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DTSTAMP:20260916T170249
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261018T130000
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SUMMARY:Performance:Wheelchair Sports Camp & Gaelynn Lea (the kalyn & Gaelynn tiny mountain tour)
DESCRIPTION:Free concert & discussion by artists Wheelchair Sports Camp & Gaelynn Lea at The Ark. Part of the 2026 Michigan Arts Festival\, presented by the U-M Arts Initiative\, with partners The Ark\, Booksweet\, and the Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston.\n\n—Wheelchair Sports Camp—\nWheelchair Sports Camp is certainly not your average act. Hailing from Denver\, CO\, fronted by Kalyn Rose Heffernan - a wheelchair-using\, profanely queer and tiny rapper\, with a very distinctly high-pitched sense of humor. Backed by her gimp Greggy on drums\, the band combines fantastic beats with an absolutely face-shredding live show. After playing shows everywhere they could\, the band expanded into performance art\, museum takeovers\, politics\, prison tours\, permanent installations\, theatre\, film\, and now the release of their newest album\, “oh imperfecta” on Alternative Tentacles Records.\n\n—Gaelyn Lea—\nGaelynn Lea has carved out a singular place in contemporary music since winning NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2016. With her haunting songs and cinematic arrangements of live-looped fiddle tunes\, she has captivated audiences around the world and gone on to compose the original score for Macbeth on Broadway. Her work moves fluidly across genres—she has collaborated with Michael Stipe\, The Decemberists\, Wilco\, LOW\, and Pigface. In 2026\, Algonquin Books published Gaelynn Lea's debut memoir\, *IT WASN’T MEANT TO BE PERFECT*. Her book is a warm\, witty look at music\, disability advocacy\, and the complicated but beautiful life of a touring artist. Gaelynn is one of the leading public voices on Disability Culture and accessibility in the arts.\n\n+Doors open at noon+ \n+Livestream available+\n+Masks welcome/encouraged+\n\n📖 Book Signing—\nAfter the concert\, Booksweet will offer sales of Gaelynn Lea's 2026 memoir\, *IT WASN’T MEANT TO BE PERFECT*. The artists will be present for a signing.\n\n🎉 Staff Explorer Pass Perk—\nThe first 20 U-M staff members to check in at The Ark on performance day (Staff ID required) will receive a free copy of Gaelynn's memoir!\n\n📣 Panel Discussion on Oct. 17—\nDisability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston is hosting a panel discussion on Art & Disability\, featuring Kalyn Rose Heffernan of Wheelchair Sports Camp and Gaelynn Lea\, alongside local artists. \n\n—Accessibility—\nThe Ark is fully accessible to those with disabilities and works to accommodate anyone with special seating needs. The listening room is located on the second floor and is wheelchair accessible by elevator\, which is located just behind the box office\, straight back from the main entrance. If you have any concerns about your specific needs\, please indicate them via the RSVP form and/or contact The Ark at (734) 761-1800.\n\n—Sponsors—\nThis program is sponsored in part by Neil and Annmarie Hawkins and U-M Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services.
UID:151138-21910966@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151138
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Staff Explorer Pass,Music,Michigan Arts Festival,Disability,Voices Of The Staff
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20261006T121729
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261018T160000
SUMMARY:Performance:Come from Away
DESCRIPTION:*Come from Away* is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander\, Newfoundland\, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover\, when 38 planes\, carrying thousands of people from around the globe\, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11\, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers\, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music\, an open bar\, and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.\n\n*Come from Away* has earned global success with 37 award nominations and 13 wins\, most notably Best New Musical at the 2019 Olivier Awards and Outstanding Musical at the 2017 Drama Desk Awards. The show’s global presence resonates with audiences as an uplifting reminder of humanity’s ability to come together.\n\nBook\, Music\, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein\nDirected by Vincent J. Cardinal\nMusic Direction by Cynthia Kortman Westphal\n\n–––\n*Parking / Traffic alert for attendees:*\nhttps://smtd.umich.edu/2026-construction\n
UID:148665-21904581@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148665
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Music,Theater,Storytelling
LOCATION:Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20261014T180213
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261018T160000
SUMMARY:Meeting:Crafting Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us every Sunday from 2:00-4:00p for our weekly crafting meeting! All skills are welcome with plenty of teachers and projects for knitting and crocheting each week. Our meetings are entirely free along with all of our materials. If you have more questions\, please DM us on Instagram or email vipsclub-admin@umich.edu \nTime: 2:00-4:00 pm\nLocation: Central Campus\, Michigan Union in the Parker Room (2nd floor) \nVIPs Club GCal: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y183OWUyMmFkNTQ2NDk4NDdmNWZiN2U1NmE4ZDMwNjIzMWUwYTE4MWUyYjY0YTQyNjZkYjIzNzdlMTRlODhlYzczQGdyb3VwLmNhbGVuZGFyLmdvb2dsZS5jb20\nVIPs Club Instagram: @vipsclubumich\nNonprofit Website: vipsfund.org\nNonprofit Instagram: @vipsfund
UID:151214-21911091@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151214
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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LOCATION:Michigan Union: Parker Room
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DTSTAMP:20261014T212118
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261018T160000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up.
UID:102102-21914769@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour
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DTSTAMP:20261007T123544
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261018T160000
SUMMARY:Performance:Staff Explorer Pass | *Dead Man’s Cellphone*: A Production of UM-Flint Fine & Performing Arts
DESCRIPTION:After a man dies quietly in a café\, an ordinary woman answers his endlessly ringing cell phone and finds herself entangled in the lives of his grieving family\, mysterious past\, and unexpected romance. Sarah Ruhl's inventive comedy explores identity\, morality\, grief\, and our universal longing to connect\, weaving together absurd humor with surprising emotional depth. Equal parts quirky\, poetic\, and profoundly human\, *Dead Man’s Cellphone* reminds us that every life leaves echoes in the people who answer the call.\n\n+2 hours with intermission+\n+Directed by William Irwin+\n+UM-Flint Theatre: 327 E Kearsley St\, Flint+\n\nPerformances: \n+Fri\, Oct 16 • 7:30 p.m.+\n+Sat\, Oct 17 • 7:30 p.m.+\n+Sun\, Oct 18 • 2 p.m.+\n+Fri\, Oct 23 • 7:30 p.m.+\n+Sat\, Oct 24 • 7:30 p.m.+\n+Sun\, Oct 25 • 2 p.m.+\n\nTo claim tickets:\n+Visit myumi.ch/J4AEV +\n+Select 2 UM Faculty/Staff Tickets +\n+Enter code \"UMSTAFF\" in the Promo Code box*+\n\n*Located near top of page by View Cart\n\n••••••\n*This program is part of the Michigan Arts Festival Staff Explorer Pass. In partnership with Voices of the Staff\, the U-M Arts Initiative is offering limited complimentary tickets for select campus events and extra special experiences for U-M staff members throughout October!*
UID:153317-21915619@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/153317
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Michigan Arts Festival,Staff Explorer Pass,Flint
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260916T132626
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261018T150000
SUMMARY:Tours:Sunday Drop-In Tour | Walk with an Egyptian
DESCRIPTION:A journey that transcends millennia begins at the Kelsey Museum as you step into the heart of ancient Egypt and walk with an ancient Egyptian. Unseal the deeper significance of geography\, history\, culture\, and spiritual beliefs by looking at fascinating artifacts as an Egyptian of ancient times would have understood them.\n\nThis event is free and open to all visitors. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event\, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
UID:152300-21913501@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152300
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Religion,Archaeology,Art,Culture,egypt,Free,History,Museum,Mythology,Tour,Ancient Egypt
LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
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DTSTAMP:20260914T101404
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261018T144500
SUMMARY:Film Screening:Tales of the Maya Skies
DESCRIPTION:Tales of the Maya Skies immerses viewers in the wonders of Maya science\, cosmology and myth. This beautifully illustrated story takes us back in time to the jungles of Mexico to discover how Maya scholars developed a sophisticated understanding of astronomy\, architecture\, and mathematics that enabled them to predict solstices\, solar eclipses\, weather patterns and planetary movements.
UID:124089-21908171@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/124089
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Space,Science,natural history museum,Museum
LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater
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