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DTSTAMP:20260515T144900
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Shakespeare in the Arb: Love's Labor's Lost
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in the Arb performs every Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday from June 4 through June 28. It is a 3-hour outdoor\, moving performance that takes place within Nichols Arboretum.\n\nAll tickets are general admission lawn-style seating. Please bring a chair or a blanket. Audience members should be prepared for weather conditions\, periods of sitting\, standing\, and 3 miles of walking to various locations in the Arboretum. Expect inclines and slopes\, staircases\, grass\, gravel\, and mulch as part of the terrain. The play will proceed in many forms of weather.  \n\nTicket prices are $25 general admission/$20 members/$15 student & youth. Youth under 5\, free.  Please note: there is a service fee for tickets purchased online.\n\nAll tickets are held at Will Call\, Nichols Arboretum Visitor Center\, 1610 Washington Heights. Ticket pick up is 5:00pm-6:00pm with showtime promptly at 6:30pm. Tickets are available in advance of the performances via the Michigan Union Ticket Office online\, in person at the Michigan Union or by phone at  (734) 763-8587.
UID:148316-21903851@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148316
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:shakespeare,Shakespeare In The Arb
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum
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DTSTAMP:20260303T152543
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T230000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres
DESCRIPTION:Explore the personal sketchbooks of Sam Karres\, Greek-American painter and artist\, as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown\, Detroit. This exhibit highlights Detroit’s Greek-American community and urban scenery during the late 20th century. Experience art and life through Sam’s eyes with scenes of music\, dance\, restaurants\, and the faces of the community. Let the vivid watercolor paintings and expressive sketches transport you to a Greektown of the past\, and learn more about Sam Karres’ life as an artist.\n\nFeaturing works from the Sam Karres Archive\, 1955-2012\, held by the University of Michigan Library's Special Collection Research Center. Curated by Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey\, Library Engagement Fellows.
UID:146151-21898516@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146151
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Library
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor)
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DTSTAMP:20260520T120622
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T220000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Movie and Magnet Making at East Quad
DESCRIPTION:Relax with the East Quad Diversity Peer Educator while we watch the movie Fantastic Mr. Fox and make clay magnets!
UID:148352-21903992@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148352
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Community Engagement,community gathering,Crafts,Movie Night
LOCATION:East Quadrangle - Abeng Mulitcultural Lounge
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DTSTAMP:20260414T144814
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T233000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Muted Volumes: Book-Objects\, Patterned Papers\, and the Closed Stacks of Buhr
DESCRIPTION:This exhibit in the Clark Library rotunda focuses on handmade decorative patterned papers when exploring books stored at the library's Buhr Offsite Shelving Facility. Decorative paper\, noticed when walking through the stack's aisles or surprising you when you casually flip through a book\, can really catch your eye. But because the Buhr stacks are closed from browsing\, the density and dimensionality of its nearly 3 million books are reduced to title searches on a screen.\n\nAs a response to these reflections\, artist and library staff member Stephanie Osorio shares her handbound unopenable book-objects as symbolic stand-ins for forgotten books at Buhr — the books that don’t get a chance to be noticed. Along with the book-objects are the carved woodblocks that made prints to decorate them. Some books from Buhr that inspired this project with their original decorated patterned papers will also be on display.\n\nView the exhibit anytime the Hatcher Library is open\, and join us for an opening reception on Thursday\, May 14th\, 5pm - 6:30pm\, for an opportunity to hear from the artist and engage with the book-objects.
UID:147739-21901690@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147739
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Library
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor)
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DTSTAMP:20260312T112628
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:VOICES feat. Al Bettis & Ki5 with Aviva Match
DESCRIPTION:Acoustic soul and indie folk\n\nInspired at age 30\, singer/songwriter Al Bettis picked up a guitar and a notepad and got to work. The self-trained acoustic guitarist has gained popularity for his smooth vocals and sincere lyrics. His shows are a journey through love\, heartbreak and redemption as he offers stories about the musings behind many of his songs. Reminiscent of legends like Al Green and Otis Redding\, with musical influence from artists such as Ed Sheeran and Jason Mraz his soothing voice and raw sound is something you surely want to experience. \n\nAnn Arbor’s electrifying musical maestro\, Kyler Wilkins aka Ki5\, is back on the Ark stage! He’s delighted to be joined once again by vocalist Aviva Match who carries a powerful\, sincere tone that compliments his breathy\, heartfelt vocal expressions.  \nDriven by a love of vocal harmony and coming off the 2026 release of the MIND EP\, Ki5 is excited to share intricately designed and entirely spontaneous moments of playful musicality with his hometown. His performance is a soul-stirring experience that transcends genres and defies expectations. Once again\, he’s not just bringing you music – he’s taking you on an exhilarating journey through the sonic universe as soulfully performed vocal lines collide with each other\, beatboxing\, and possibly even instrumentation.\n\nDrawing inspiration from musical luminaries like Reggie Watts\, Bobby McFerrin\, and Bon Iver\, Ki5’s authentic\, empathetic\, and liberating style is nothing short of transformative.\n\nVoices is a series of artist-cultivated concerts at The Ark conceived and created by Ann Arbor musician Kyler Wilkins\, AKA vocal looping artist Ki5. The series seeks to expand the representation of Michigan BIPOC artists and audiences at The Ark. Each show\, intentional time will be taken to get to know each artist in the form of brief interviews and musical breaks to have them speak about their journey as musicians and performers with the hope that people in the audience are more connected to and inspired by those voices.
UID:146274-21898825@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146274
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
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DTSTAMP:20260508T161657
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T163000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Celebrating Pride Month
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce that Pride Month is being celebrated in the Hatcher Library! See selected historical artifacts from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection.\n\nVisit our exhibit in the Special Collections Research Center\, 6th floor Hatcher South\, Monday-Friday\, 9am-4:30pm.
UID:148197-21903225@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148197
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,LGBT,Library
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections Research Center, 6th floor
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DTSTAMP:20260310T095151
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T170000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:TEAM 50th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:NIH T32 Training Program \nTissue Engineering at Michigan \n\nSymposium: \nFriday\, June 5\, 2026\n8:00-5:00 PM\nBiomedical Science Research Building
UID:146394-21899038@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146394
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Biomedical Engineering,Biosciences,Dental,Dentistry,Health Science,Health Sciences,health services research,Rackham,Research
LOCATION:Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building - Auditorium
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DTSTAMP:20260429T134150
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T100000
SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba
DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for senior adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule.
UID:148012-21902758@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148012
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness
LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing
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DTSTAMP:20260421T085257
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Debbie Thompson Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Debbie Thompson works predominantly in clay and draws inspiration from the natural world\, which she frequently references in her work. Her interest in ceramics began in high school when she took classes at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills\, Michigan. She later pursued her passion at the University of Michigan School of Art and Design\, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She also holds a Master of Arts from Eastern Michigan University and has completed post-graduate studio coursework at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, Maryland Institute College of Art\, Rhode Island School of Design\, and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.\n\nThompson taught visual art in the Ann Arbor Public Schools for 34 years and has also taught at the University of Michigan School of Education and Washtenaw Community College. She exhibits her work both locally and nationally and was a member of the Clay Gallery. She continues her practice in her home studio and at the Potters Guild in Ann Arbor\, Michigan. She is a member of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts and the Michigan Ceramic Art Association. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the International Dinnerware Museum.\n\nThompson’s work has been inspired by the natural world since childhood. Although she initially studied biology in college\, she later shifted her focus to visual art. The textures\, colors\, and forms in her pieces are drawn directly from nature.\nSeeds—structures that have enabled plants to move through space and time for over 600 million years—are central to her recent work. They are vital to the continuation of plant life\, and therefore to human survival.\n\nIn this exhibition\, Thompson explores the unseen structures of seeds as revealed through electron microscopy. These images highlight the intricate beauty and ingenuity of nature\, which she interprets through her wall-mounted ceramic sculptures.\n\nAt a time when our planet and its ecosystems face increasing threats\, Thompson’s work serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world. Recognizing the beauty and significance of these often-unseen forms is a crucial first step toward protecting the life systems on which we all depend.
UID:147884-21902238@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147884
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Art,ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Biosciences,Culture,Ecology,Environment,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Nature,North Campus,Visual Arts
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20260527T152759
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T150000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Digital IDEAS Summer Institute
DESCRIPTION:Digital IDEAS is the Digital Studies Institute’s annual summer institute exploring the cultural\, political\, and social dimensions of digital technologies. Bringing together graduate students\, artists\, scholars\, technologists\, and activists from across disciplines\, the institute creates space for collaborative inquiry\, experimentation\, and critical dialogue around technology\, media\, and justice.\n\nThe 2026 Digital IDEAS theme\, AFTER\, asks participants to consider what comes after technological\, environmental\, political\, and social rupture. Through the interconnected strands of Aftermaths\, Afterlives\, Afterworlds\, and the Hereafter\, participants will explore questions of memory\, survival\, repair\, speculation\, and collective futures in relation to digital culture and emerging technologies.\n\nDigital IDEAS 2026 will take place May 31–June 5 at the University of Michigan. This year’s institute is a closed event for registered participants and invited guests only.\n\nDigital IDEAS 2026 is co-sponsored by the Center for Russian\, Eastern European\, and Eurasian Studies\; Department of Afroamerican and African Studies\; Department of American Culture\; Department of English Language and Literature\; Department of Film\, Television\, and Media\; Department of Sociology\; Institute for Research on Women and Gender\; Life Changing Education\; Michigan Institute for Data and AI in Society\; School of Information\; and Sweetland Center for Writing.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Sarah Torsch\, DSI Academic Program Specialist\, at dsi-studentservices@umich.edu
UID:148175-21903189@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148175
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:digital,Digital Culture,Digital Cultures,Digital Scholarship,Digital Studies,Digital Studies Institute,digital technology
LOCATION:LSA Building - Room 1040
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