Community Calendar

One of Shakespeare’s most enduring and beloved comedies! In this play full of mistaken identities and unexpected revelations, love and loyalty are tested in the aftermath of war. The story follows two very different romances: one sweet and straightforward, the other tangled in teasing and stubborn pride. As friends plot to bring enemies-turned-lovers together, a darker scheme threatens to pull everything apart.

This production balances laugh-out-loud wit with the emotional weight of betrayal and redemption. With themes of honor, forgiveness, and the power of truth, Much Ado About Nothing offers a fun night at the theatre for audiences of all ages. Prepare to be captivated by a story where laughter and heartbreak intertwine, and where the most unexpected heroes might just save the day.

Founded in 1963, the Ann Arbor Film Festival is the oldest independent and experimental film festival in North America. The week-long event is dedicated to promoting bold, visionary filmmakers through the advancement of film and new media art, and engaging communities with remarkable cinematic experiences. The 64th AAFF will be a hybrid event, with online and in-person options for attendees. Online passes will allow access to most in-competition films and juror programs as well as an online film forum and filmmaker interviews. For more information, visit https://www.aafilmfest.org/

This exhibition features artwork created by 28 students enrolled in Northville High School’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Visual Art experience. In the program, students developed problem-solving skills and proficiency as artists by exploring and experimenting in a variety of contemporary practices and media. For the program’s culmination, the students install a selection of their best works in our galley, each with thoughtfully written object labels.

Celebrate a century of beauty at Hidden Lake Gardens! Our Spring Flower Show returns with a spectacular tribute to 100 years of growth and inspiration. Step inside the Conservatory and experience its breathtaking transformation into a vibrant showcase of color with daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, amaryllis, and more, ushering in the season of renewal. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM, with last admission at 4:30 PM. Join us for a special after-hours evening on Friday, March 27 until 7:00 PM with last admission at 6:30 PM. Included with regular admission to HLG, learn more at hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu.

Michigan high school seniors: Looking for college money and a way to make a difference in your community?

LAFCU is now accepting entries for its 2026 Write to Educate Essay Contest, awarding $20,000 in college scholarships—plus $2,000 donated to Michigan charities chosen by student winners.

Four students will each receive a $5,000 scholarship to a Michigan college or university and select a local nonprofit to receive a $500 donation from LAFCU. No minimum GPA. No financial-need requirement. No LAFCU membership required.

Students simply submit a one-page essay responding to this year’s prompt, focused on identifying a community issue and proposing a solution. Submit entries by March 31, 2026. For more information: www.lafcu.com/writetoeducate

Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” was one of the most influential works of the American Revolution. The first edition was published on January 10, 1776, with an initial print run of just 1,000 copies; but within weeks demand soared. The students of Andy Murphy’s POLISCI 495 course co-curated the exhibition “Revolutionary Paine” to document the whirlwind caused by its publication. On view at the Clements January 16-May 8, weekdays from 12-4 pm.

Every Wednesday at 6pm, UrtbanBeat invites you to showcase your musical talent!

Whether you're experienced or just starting, the stage is open to all.

Not a performer? Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music from local artists. No cover charge and all ages are welcome. Come early and enjoy the local flavor of Old Town.

Sign ups are first come, first serve.

Doors at 5PM

Join Cranbrook Academy of Art at deSalle Auditorium for a free, public lecture with Noah Breuer on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 6pm. Please enter through the Cranbrook Academy of Art Library; Cranbrook Art Museum’s galleries close at 5pm.

In his lecture, “Republishing the Archive,” Breuer will discuss cultural legacy, authorship, the tension between appropriation and contemporary artistic production.

Noah Breuer is an American artist and Professor of Print Media at the University at Buffalo, SUNY. His practice occupies the intersection of traditional printmaking and 21st-century digital technology, utilizing this hybrid approach to examine themes of family identity, labor, and the Jewish diaspora.

Breuer’s current research focuses on the cultural legacy of early-20th-century Jewish-owned textile printing companies in Czech Bohemia. Through what he describes as a “reclamation project,” Breuer investigates his own family’s lost industrial history, resurrecting and reinterpreting archival designs to explore the tension between ancestral memory and contemporary artistic ownership.

Presented by Don La Barre
Historian for the Michigan History Center & Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Join historian Don La Barre as he examines the early to mid-20th century history of Rockport Quarry and Stone Plant, focusing on its growth and technical development.

La Barre will explore how the quarry operated during its most active decades, including the methods used to extract and process stone, the machinery and technology that powered production, and the innovations that improved efficiency and output. The presentation will also highlight how the plant adapted to changing industrial demands and economic conditions during this period. Through an overview of mining practices, changes in national trends, and operational milestones, the audience will gain insight into how Rockport Quarry functioned as a key industrial enterprise in its era.

Today, Rockport is a public recreation area that stretches along the Lake Huron and Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary coast and is managed by Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources. Its 4,237 acres offers hiking trails, sinkholes, mountain biking, and a boat launch to visitors. It is also a designated dark sky preserve.

This is Jeopardy! Get ready for an epic trivia experience like no other with Jeopardy! Bar League. Geeks Who Drink is partnering with Sony Pictures Television and bringing America's Favorite Quiz Show® out of the studio and straight to your local bar. No more shouting at your TV: with Jeopardy! Bar League you get a thrilling, team-based experience with real clues from the Jeopardy! writers' room, all on your phone. Gather your smartest (or most entertaining) friends, form your team, and head to The Bev for Jeopardy! Bar League every Wednesday at 7pm.

To learn more, visit jeopardybarleague.com.