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Featured Events

Jun 15 Thursday
- Spoken Word
Michigan Radio & GLC Live at 20 Monroe present: The Moth Mainstage - June 15, 2023

20 Monroe

$35-$89

07:30 PM - 09:00 PM on Thu, 15 Jun 2023

Michigan Radio and GLC Live at 20 Monroe will present a live performance of The MOTH Mainstage in Grand Rapids on Thursday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. The MOTH Mainstage features a line-up of writers, performers, and other unique national and Michigan storytellers, each with a ten-minute story to tell live without notes.

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Apr 01 Saturday
- Art & Museum Exhibits
27th Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons - March 21 - April 4, 2023

Duderstadt Center

10:00 AM - 07:00 PM, every day through Apr 04, 2023.

The 27th Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons showcases the hard work and talents of artists incarcerated in Michigan prisons.
The work is by men and women from all 25 state prisons in both the upper and the lower peninsulas: 24 men’s prisons and 1 women’s prison.
This year there are 645 works in two and three dimensions, including portraits, tattoo imagery, landscapes, fantasy, and wildlife as well as images about incarceration and visions that are entirely new.
We invite you to enjoy the work and, if you like, make a purchase. All proceeds, minus necessary taxes and fees, go directly to the artists.
After March 21st, gallery hours for the exhibit are:
Sunday–Monday: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
Tuesday–Saturday: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
Presented with support from U-M Residential College and the Michigan Arts and Culture Council

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Apr 05 Wednesday
Our Planet Live in Concert - April 5, 2023

Miller Auditorium

Tickets range from $35-$40. For more information please visit or call our Miller Auditorium Box Office at (269) 387-2300.

07:00 PM - 11:59 PM on Wed, 5 Apr 2023

The landmark Emmy Award®-winning Netflix series that took the world by storm is now a live concert event! OUR PLANET LIVE IN CONCERT combines breathtaking HD cinematography with all-new orchestrations by Oscar®-winning composer Steven Price performed by a live onstage orchestra. A journey of discovery across our planet featuring narration by legendary broadcaster David Attenborough, this mesmerizing concert is a spectacular celebration of the planet we call home – welcoming audiences to be fully immersed into the wonders of earth’s wildlife and their habitats. A donation will be made to the World Wildlife Fund for each concert.
Academy Award®-winning composer Steven Price states, “I can’t wait for the audience to experience the music of Our Planet live. Using a combination of the most memorable sequences from the Netflix series exclusively designed for this show, the incredible musicians plan to take you on a journey that celebrates the wonders of our planet - the one home we all share - whilst showing the urgent need to treasure and protect it.”

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Apr 14 Friday
- Live Music: Jazz & Blues
- Live Music
Cécile McLorin Salvant - UMS Presents - April 14, 2023

Hill Auditorium

$12-$66

08:00 PM - 09:15 PM on Fri, 14 Apr 2023

A UMS favorite since her 2017 debut, Cécile McLorin Salvant continues to defy expectations with her genre-obliterating virtuosity. Singer, composer, and visual artist Cécile McLorin Salvant has a passion for storytelling and finding the connections between blues, folk traditions from around the world, theater, jazz, and Baroque music.
$12-$66
More info at https://ums.org/performance/cecile-mclorin-salvant-2023/

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Apr 18 Tuesday
- Storytelling
The Moth StorySLAM - April 18, 2023

The Blind Pig

$17.50

07:30 PM - 09:00 PM on Tue, 18 Apr 2023

Here is info on the next Moth Storytelling event:
The theme is RAIN: From light drizzles to hurricanes, prepare a five-minute story about precipitation. Does it leave you feeling glum or make you want to sing? Ruined plans and unexpected joys. Getting drenched and making all efforts to stay dry. Itsy bitsy spiders and old men who can’t get up in the morning. Tell us about an experience with the rain; pour out your heart!
*This venue is 18+, Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final.
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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Apr 23 Sunday
- Live Music
Audra McDonald - UMS Presents - April 23, 2023

Hill Auditorium

$17-$42

04:00 PM - 05:15 PM on Sun, 23 Apr 2023

Audra McDonald has secured her place atop Broadway’s pantheon with a record-breaking six Tony Awards, the only actor ever to achieve the Tony Grand Slam. Blessed with a luminous soprano and an incomparable gift for storytelling, she is equally at home on Broadway and opera stages and in roles on film and television (Private Practice, The Good Fight). A 2015 National Medal of Arts recipient, she was a founder of Black Theatre United in 2020 and is also a committed advocate for at-risk youth and LGBTQ equality, among other causes.

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Apr 27 Thursday
- Fundraiser
- Misc.
American Cancer Society - Michigan Softball Academy - April 27, 2023

Alumni Field at Carol Hutchins Stadium

$125

05:00 PM - 09:30 PM on Thu, 27 Apr 2023

Michigan Softball Academy unites the community behind the American Cancer Society's efforts to save lives from cancer.
The Michigan Softball Academy benefitting the ACS will take place on Thursday, April 27, 2023! At this one-of-a-kind event, 250+ community members participate in the two-hour instructional clinic from University of Michigan Softball players and coaches on how to hit, throw, pitch, field and run the base, followed by a social mixer & silent auction. You can register a team or register as an individual participant.
Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023
Location: Alumni Field

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May 02 Tuesday
Fiddler on the Roof - May 2, 2023

Miller Auditorium

$25-$85

07:00 PM - 11:59 PM on Tue, 2 May 2023

Audiences across North America are toasting a new production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF!
Rich with musical hits you know and love, including “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset;’ “If I Were A Rich Man;’ “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life (L’Chaim!),” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love and laughter.
Tony®-winning director Bartlett Sher and the team behind South Pacific and The King and I bring a fresh and authentic vision to this beloved theatrical masterpiece from Tony winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. Featuring a talented cast, lavish orchestra and stunning movement and dance from Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will introduce a new generation to the uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!
This performance is an ASL interpreted performance and is supported by Theatre Kalamazoo and The Irving S. Gilmore Foundation.

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May 02 Tuesday
- Storytelling
The Moth GrandSLAM - May 2, 2023

The Ark

$39.50

08:00 PM - 09:30 PM on Tue, 2 May 2023

Listen as ten StorySLAM champs tell Stories of springing into action, clearing hurdles, impulsive decisions or concentrating everything they have on a single bound. In short: busting a move.
The Moth is dedicated to finding intriguing people to tell inspired stories. At The Moth StorySLAM, those people find us. On this night, using words as weapons, they compete to determine The Moth's Ann Arbor GrandSLAM Story Champion.
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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Apr 01 Saturday
- Film
- Kids & Family
Teen Mewvie Night at Tiny Lions Lounge

Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center

$20 per person

Every 4 weeks through Apr 08, 2023.
Saturday: 07:15 PM - 09:30 PM

Youth between the ages of 12-17 are invited to join the felines at Tiny Lions once a month for a special Teen Mewvie Night! Pop and popcorn are included, but you're also welcome to bring any snacks and drinks of your own choice. While Tiny Lions does have some comfy chairs, we recommend you bring any pillows, sleeping bags or blankets you'd like to use (just remember: the cats will likely be snuggling with you)!
Movies are rated either PG or PG-13. To find out what's playing, call 734.661.3564 or email humaneed@hshv.org.
Parents, this is a drop-off event, but the program is supervised by TLC staff and volunteers. We request that parents arrive promptly for pick-up by 9:30 pm. Unfortunately, Tiny Lions does not have the staff to supervise participants after the program ends.

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Apr 05 Wednesday
Capital City Film Festival

Multiple

$5-100

05:00 PM - 12:00 AM, every day through Apr 15, 2023.

The Capital City Film Festival (CCFF) celebrates artists from around the world by curating outstanding multimedia experiences for the community. The annual festival showcases an eclectic mix of independent films, live music, interactive media, and more in Michigan’s capital city.
When: April 5-15, 2023 (recurring daily)
5pm - midnight (weekend days are noon - midnight)
Where: Multiple venues/locations, including the Lansing Public Media Center.
How to attend: Buy your festival passes at ccff.co or capitalcityfilmfest.com.
You can also check out our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest and greatest updates!

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Apr 06 Thursday
Capital City Film Festival

Multiple

$5-100

05:00 PM - 12:00 AM, every day through Apr 15, 2023.

The Capital City Film Festival (CCFF) celebrates artists from around the world by curating outstanding multimedia experiences for the community. The annual festival showcases an eclectic mix of independent films, live music, interactive media, and more in Michigan’s capital city.
When: April 5-15, 2023 (recurring daily)
5pm - midnight (weekend days are noon - midnight)
Where: Multiple venues/locations, including the Lansing Public Media Center.
How to attend: Buy your festival passes at ccff.co or capitalcityfilmfest.com.
You can also check out our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest and greatest updates!

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Apr 07 Friday
Capital City Film Festival

Multiple

$5-100

05:00 PM - 12:00 AM, every day through Apr 15, 2023.

The Capital City Film Festival (CCFF) celebrates artists from around the world by curating outstanding multimedia experiences for the community. The annual festival showcases an eclectic mix of independent films, live music, interactive media, and more in Michigan’s capital city.
When: April 5-15, 2023 (recurring daily)
5pm - midnight (weekend days are noon - midnight)
Where: Multiple venues/locations, including the Lansing Public Media Center.
How to attend: Buy your festival passes at ccff.co or capitalcityfilmfest.com.
You can also check out our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest and greatest updates!

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Apr 07 Friday
- Film
- Kids & Family
Pets & Pajamas Movie Night at the Humane Society of Huron Valley

Humane Society of Huron Valley

$35 per child

Every 4 weeks through Apr 14, 2023.
Friday: 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM

What could be more fun than spending your Friday night with our furry friends at the Humane Society of Huron Valley?
This paw-tastic event is appropriate for ages 6 to 11 and includes adoptable animal interaction, a cheese pizza dinner, and an animal-themed movie with popcorn! Children are invited to wear their pajamas, bring a sleeping bag and pillow and be ready for some animal-themed fun while parents enjoy a night to themselves! We’re sorry – but we are unable to accommodate private groups of 5 or more kids.
Dinner is served from 5:50-6:15 pm, movie begins at 6:50 pm.
Please call us for details regarding the evening's movie selection! 734-661-3564.

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Apr 08 Saturday
Capital City Film Festival

Multiple

$5-100

05:00 PM - 12:00 AM, every day through Apr 15, 2023.

The Capital City Film Festival (CCFF) celebrates artists from around the world by curating outstanding multimedia experiences for the community. The annual festival showcases an eclectic mix of independent films, live music, interactive media, and more in Michigan’s capital city.
When: April 5-15, 2023 (recurring daily)
5pm - midnight (weekend days are noon - midnight)
Where: Multiple venues/locations, including the Lansing Public Media Center.
How to attend: Buy your festival passes at ccff.co or capitalcityfilmfest.com.
You can also check out our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest and greatest updates!

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Apr 08 Saturday
- Film
- Kids & Family
Teen Mewvie Night at Tiny Lions Lounge

Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center

$20 per person

Every 4 weeks through Apr 08, 2023.
Saturday: 07:15 PM - 09:30 PM

Youth between the ages of 12-17 are invited to join the felines at Tiny Lions once a month for a special Teen Mewvie Night! Pop and popcorn are included, but you're also welcome to bring any snacks and drinks of your own choice. While Tiny Lions does have some comfy chairs, we recommend you bring any pillows, sleeping bags or blankets you'd like to use (just remember: the cats will likely be snuggling with you)!
Movies are rated either PG or PG-13. To find out what's playing, call 734.661.3564 or email humaneed@hshv.org.
Parents, this is a drop-off event, but the program is supervised by TLC staff and volunteers. We request that parents arrive promptly for pick-up by 9:30 pm. Unfortunately, Tiny Lions does not have the staff to supervise participants after the program ends.

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Apr 09 Sunday
Capital City Film Festival

Multiple

$5-100

05:00 PM - 12:00 AM, every day through Apr 15, 2023.

The Capital City Film Festival (CCFF) celebrates artists from around the world by curating outstanding multimedia experiences for the community. The annual festival showcases an eclectic mix of independent films, live music, interactive media, and more in Michigan’s capital city.
When: April 5-15, 2023 (recurring daily)
5pm - midnight (weekend days are noon - midnight)
Where: Multiple venues/locations, including the Lansing Public Media Center.
How to attend: Buy your festival passes at ccff.co or capitalcityfilmfest.com.
You can also check out our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest and greatest updates!

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Apr 10 Monday
Capital City Film Festival

Multiple

$5-100

05:00 PM - 12:00 AM, every day through Apr 15, 2023.

The Capital City Film Festival (CCFF) celebrates artists from around the world by curating outstanding multimedia experiences for the community. The annual festival showcases an eclectic mix of independent films, live music, interactive media, and more in Michigan’s capital city.
When: April 5-15, 2023 (recurring daily)
5pm - midnight (weekend days are noon - midnight)
Where: Multiple venues/locations, including the Lansing Public Media Center.
How to attend: Buy your festival passes at ccff.co or capitalcityfilmfest.com.
You can also check out our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest and greatest updates!

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Apr 11 Tuesday
Capital City Film Festival

Multiple

$5-100

05:00 PM - 12:00 AM, every day through Apr 15, 2023.

The Capital City Film Festival (CCFF) celebrates artists from around the world by curating outstanding multimedia experiences for the community. The annual festival showcases an eclectic mix of independent films, live music, interactive media, and more in Michigan’s capital city.
When: April 5-15, 2023 (recurring daily)
5pm - midnight (weekend days are noon - midnight)
Where: Multiple venues/locations, including the Lansing Public Media Center.
How to attend: Buy your festival passes at ccff.co or capitalcityfilmfest.com.
You can also check out our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest and greatest updates!

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