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5 events,
The orchestra will perform George Gershwin's Concerto in F (to celebrate its 100th anniversary), and other works. There will be a pre-concert lecture at 7:15pm. |
5 events,
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Visitors can learn about breadboards, switches, LEDs, motors, and lots of components, in this hands-on experience. |
4 events,
The Slouches are a Dixieland/punk/polka band from Hamtramck. |
9 events,
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Over 60 ice carvings will be on display, from small carvings to large displays. "Frozen II" will be showing in the Penn Theater. The festival continues through February 2nd. New Nostalgia is a Chicago-based fusion horn band that blends jazz, pop and rock. There will be a separate ticketed show at 9:30pm. |
9 events,
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Eight experimental, documentary, animation, narrative, and hybrid short films will be shown from last year's film festival. That will be followed by a Q&A. |
6 events,
Third Coast Percussion will perform its arrangements of Philip Glass's "Aguas de Amazonia". A separate piece will feature different musicians performing Beethoven's "Diabella Variations". Writer and producer Mark Stryker will discuss the film in a Q&A after the screening. The film premiered last year. |
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2 events,
The fingerstyle guitarist has played with Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues a number of times in the last ten years. |
3 events,
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Donald Harrison is the director of "Welcome To Commie High" and other films. This music student ensemble will present works by Black composers, including Henry Dorn's "I, too, am American". Preceded by a brief lecture at 7:15pm. |
4 events,
This group plays a fusion of contemporary, straight-ahead jazz, gospel, R&B, and original compositions. |
7 events,
People can bring their stories, songs, poetry, or other kinds of expression to this safe and welcoming space. Signup starts at 6:30pm. This trio performs original compositions, and explores American jazz, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and African music. |
7 events,
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Groundcover News is a street newspaper that's designed to uplift under-represented voices in Washtenaw County. |
6 events,
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All people 21 and over can sing from the "Beer Choir Hymnal, Volume Two". Tickets are at Beyond Choir dot com, or at the door if they're available. |
4 events,
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This will include talks, demos, and workshops on knitting, crocheting, weaving, spinning, and other fiber arts. There will also be local vendors.
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2 events,
This will be a screening of experimental short films by Newsome, whose work often delves into Black and non-binary identity. |
4 events,
These two Detroit jazz ensembles are led by Skeeter Shelton and Alex Harding respectively. The Swedish trio mixes Swedish folk, jazz, American old-time and electro acoustic sounds. |
4 events,
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Participants can learn more about what domestic violence is, the effects of domestic violence, how it affects our community, and what local resources are available to survivors. This New York-based vocalist has a Caribbean-influenced sound. There will also be a separate ticketed show at 9pm. |
7 events,
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This will feature journalists from Kyrgyzstan, Estonia, and Ukraine.
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Draplin does graphic design for rock bands, comedians, restaurants, festivals, and leftie politicians. He will talk about his book "Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded In A Divided America". Tickets are at Literati Bookstore dot com. |
5 events,
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This is a celebration of queer love, creativity, and community, featuring a screening of “But I’m A Cheerleader”, live performances, and other activities. |
10 events,
This is the 7+ hour epic story of a herd of unemployed donkeys trying to get their jobs back. It’s played by a live audience from start to finish. The Brooklyn, New York-based singer performs French swing music, drawing from her French and Romanian-Roma heritage. There will also be a 9pm show. |
5 events,
This is the 7+ hour epic story of a herd of unemployed donkeys trying to get their jobs back. It’s played by a live audience from start to finish. |
2 events,
These are two short documentaries filmed on phones in Gaza in the last sixteen months. Proceeds will benefit Seen.TV, which supports Palestinian journalists. |
4 events,
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5 events,
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People can bring their stories, songs, poetry, or other kinds of expression to this safe and welcoming space. Signup starts at 6:30pm. |
9 events,
Participants will get hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment, and learn the basics of mixing and beat-matching. The nine-piece group includes Dave McMurry on saxophone and Luis Resto on keyboard. There will be another ticketed show at 9:30pm. |
6 events,
The San Francisco based group presents updated and re-imagined versions of songs by Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Miles Davis, and others. |
8 events,
Yasu Ishida will combine traditional Japanese theatre, storytelling, and other elements. Elizabeth Ellis will present stories of Appalachia. Third Coast Percussion commissioned the late Zakir Hussain to compose “Murmurs In Time”, and this will be performed. |
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3 events,
At 6pm, Public Health Students of African Descent (PHSAD) will have community-building activities. |
2 events,
Les Greene was the voice of Little Richard in the 2022 movie “Elvis”. Admission is free, and non-perishables will be accepted for the non-profit organization Food Gatherers. |
9 events,
Woma was born in Ghana and became a world-renowned performer and teacher. Professor Stone is from Oakland University. There will also be a Q & A with director Kameron Donald. In 2014, Palestinian director Mohamed Jabaly visited Norway for a film festival. Then Gaza's borders closed, and he found himself stranded there for seven years. |
6 events,
George Washington University Professor Loren Kajiwaka will discuss how the music of Eminem, a longtime antagonist of Donald Trump, has been embraced by right-wing politicians. |
7 events,
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Original artifacts span from the painful era of the trans-Atlantic slave trade to the vibrant culture of hip hop. This will be on the first floor. The film celebrates Black influence and culture, while also discussing the impact of 1980s Black and Latinx ballroom and drag culture. |
12 events,
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3 events,
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