May

MAY

LITERARAY EVENTS Book & Poetry Readings, Publication Parties, Writers Groups, etc. are now listed in the LITERARY EVENTS Calendar (page 8-9).

VISUAL ARTS Art Exhibitions, Workshops, Artists Opportunities, etc., are now listed in the VISUAL ARTS CALENDAR (page 10).

To publicize June calendar events, send information by May 5 to AGENDA, 220 S. Main St., A2, MI 48104

Unless otherwise noted, all events listed in the CALENDAR are free and open to the public. All locations are in Ann Arbor unless otherwise noted.

1 Wednesday

Teen/Peer Educators HIV/AIDS Conference 9 am-3:30 pm. Call for more information. 810-545-1435

"Changes in Policy That Women Make in Politics": Community Television Network noon, CTN-TV, Cable Channel 9. Talk by Alma Wheeler Smith. 663-0001

Financial Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards: Nonprofit Enterprise at Work 4:30-6:30 pm, 1100 N. Main, $25. 998-0160

Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm. Closets R 4 Clothes (6 pm) shares the hour with Radio Q (6:30 pm). News and more for the Les/Bi/Gay communities. 763-3500

Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Community Church 6 pm, First Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 677-1418

Men's Support Group 7 pm, LGBPO Lounge, 3116 Mich. Union. Open to all men. 763-4186

Living With HIV Support Group: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30-9 pm, (every Wed.). Call HARC for info. 572-9355

"The Purple Rose Spring Comedy Festival": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm, 137 Park St. Chelsea. Some of Michigan's best playwrights, actors, directors and designers are showcasing new material regarding the theme: "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Lust!", $15-$20. 475-7902

Latin/Jazz Night: Bird of Paradise 8 pm-midnight, Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley. With Dr. Alberto Nacif's Cu-Bop Band, $3. 662-8310

Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm, 637-12 S. Main. Budding musicians welcome-sign up at 7:30pm, $3. 761-1800

Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm, Mich. Union. Group organized around human rights in Latin America. 663-0173

"Clinton's War on US Citizens, Your Children": Community Television Network 10 pm, CTN-TV, Cable Channel 9. (Rebroadcast on 2 Thu, 11:30am). 769-7422

2 Thursday

Grief Counseling Training: A2 Parks & Rec. Bryant Community Center, 3 W. Eden Ct. Topics: Kids' Grief, Helping Grieving Friends, Community Response to Crisis. Call for times and to pre-register 994-2722

"Graduate Instructors Protest Pay Cuts at U": Community Television Network noon, CTN-TV, Cable Channel 9 (rebroadcast 3 Fri, 3 pm). 663-0001

Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm, 802 Monroe. Group organized to address the problems of poverty and homelessness. 930-0601

Building & Maintaining Self Esteem: Blackburn & Grob Associates 7-9 pm, 1945 Pauline Blvd., Suite 10. Six-week educational and experiential workshop designed for women to develop positive self images, $20/session. 994-1531

Positive Women's Support Group: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7-9 pm, call HARC for info. 572-9355

Meeting: Shining Lakes Grove Druidic Group 7 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 215 S. 4th Ave. Planning Beltaine ritual. 665-8428

Social Group: Bi-Ways 8 pm, call for location. New group for bisexual/bi affectionate people. Dorian 213-2437

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Mump & Smoot in "Something": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. Take a laugh-riot-filled trip to planet Ummo with these "Clowns from Hell" (no children please!), $12/$9 studs & srs. 663-0681

Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 8 pm-midnight, Bird of Paradise, 207 S.Ashley. Annie Award-winning jazz trio, $3. 662-8310

"Spring Comedy Festival": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Wed)

Lowell Sanders: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty. Motor City native, EMU alumni, LA hit, $10. 996-9080

II-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm, 1585 Franklin, Detroit. Big band jazz, $2. 313-259-1374

3 Friday

Yoga Workshop Weekend: Neahtawanta Inn/Research & Education Center 1308 Neahtawanta Rd., Traverse City. With Chicago-based yoga teacher Sudda Weixler in a 3-day weekend workshop: "Yoga as Spiritual and Physical Practice: Ashtananga Vinyasa Yoga." The Neahtawanta center is a bed and breakfast/ retreat center on Bowsers Harbor Bay. Handicap accessible. CAll for more info. 616-223-7315

Support Group Facilitator Training: Domestic Violence Project Are you a lesbian who is interested in helping support lesbians who have experienced domestic violence? Two weekend training sessions required, May 3-5 and May 17-19. 973-0242

Summer Clothing Give Away: A2 Parks & Rec. 9-11 am, Bryant Community Center, 3 W. Eden Ct. Summer clothing for children will be available (see 10 Fri & 17 Fri). Clothing donations are welcomed. 994-2722

Disarmament Group Meeting: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice noon, ICPJ office, Memorial Church, 730 Tappan St. at Hill. 663-1870

Celebration of Chant & Harmony: Grail Singers Choir 7:30 pm, Northside Community Church, 929 Barton Dr. All-woman choir will perform a program of traditional Gregorian chant and original compositions, &10 donation suggested. 995-5320

Celtic Fiddle Festival II: The Ark 7:30 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Fest includes legendary fiddlers Brian McNeil, Natalie MacMaster, and Martin Hayes, $15. 761-1800

Meeting: Lesbians, GayMen, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm, Rainbow RM (AA); Upstairs Lounge (Alanon), St. Andrew's Episcopal, 306 N. Division. 665-6939

Meeting: Queer Asian/Pacific Islanders 7:30 pm, call for location. 763-4186

"Living a magical Life": Magical Education Council 7:30 pm, ICC Ed. Ctr., 1522 Hill. Esoteric Lecture series. 665-3522

Teenagers Support Group: PFLAG 8 pm, St. Andrews Church, 306 N. Division. A safe place for weekly discussion for middle or high school students who are gay, lesbian or bisexual or have friends or family who are. 996-1927

Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim team 8-9:30 pm, Kimball High School, Royal Oak. Kelly, 663-0036

The Notre Dame String Trio: Kerrytown Concert house 8 pm, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Members of the Artist Faculty of Univ. of Notre Dame, $5-$10. 769-2999

Mump & Smoot in "Something": Performance Network 8 pm (see 2 Thu)

"Spring Comedy Festival": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Wed)

Lowell Sanders: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 2 Thu)

Lori LeFevre w/Jimmy Lee Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm, Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310

Friday Dance Jam: People Dancing 10:30 pm, People dancing Studio, 111 Third St. Eclectic, recorded dance music (bring your own tapes). Smoke-and alcohol-free, children welcome, wheelchair accessible, $2. 663-6845 (10 am-8pm)

4 Saturday

3rd World handcrafts Sale: Zion Lutheran Church/SERRV International 9 am-noon, Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 w. Liberty. Jewelry, baskets, boxes, weavings, toys, etc. Great opportunity to buy gifts and help people support themselves by paying them fairly for their crafts. 663-0362

"Toward Understanding" Workshop: American Friends Service Committee 9am-5pm, Lord of Light Lutheran Church, 801 S. Forest. For people interested in learning non-violent techniques about lesbian, gay, & bisexual issues. 761-8283

"Healing the Intestinal System with Food & Herbs" 9-10:30 am, Community Room, Society Bank, 2300 E. Stadium. Seminar led by Cindy klement (miller), $12. 665-0383

Taking Charge of your Health Care: Gray Panthers 1- am-noon, A2 Senior center, 1320 Baldwin. Discussion led by Gaie Rubenfeld and Kathie Hillegas from EMU's Dept. of Nursing Ed. 769-7530

Cinco de Mayo Celebration: Ypsilanti Food Co-op 11 am-3 pm, 312 N. River St., Ypsi Compete in the Great Vegetarian Chili Cook-Off (begins at noon) or sample chili and vote for your favorite salsa. 483-1520

Potluck: Gays & Lesbians Older & Wiser 11 am-1 pm, Turner Clinic, 1010 Wall. 936-5962

Beltaine Ritual: Druids of Shining Lakes Grove 2-5 pm, Botsford Recreational Preserve, 3015 Miller Rd. Celtic spring ritual. 665-8428

BETTY: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. NYC-based high-octane trio returns, $15. 761-1800

Muump & Smoot in "Something": Performance Network 8 pm (see 2 Thu)

"Spring Comedy Festival": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Wed)

Lowell Sanders: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 2 Thu)

Lori LeFevre w/Jimmy Lee Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 3 Fri)

5 Sunday

"Toward Understanding" Workshop: AFSC 9am (see 4 Sat)

3rd-World Handcrafts Sale: SERRV International 9 am-noon (see 4 Sat)

Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 9:30 am, call for location. Kelly, 663-0036

Living History Day: A2 Parks & Rec. noon-4 pm, Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard. Demos of mid-19th century farmstead activities, $1.50. 994-2928

Informational Meeting: National Writer's Union 1-4 pm, 1442 Pontiac Trail. NWU/UAW Local 1981 will offer advice and information about contracts, health insurance, free speech rights, and electronic rights to authors, journalists, and freelance writers. Confirmation of attendance requested. 996-4659

Children's Concert w/Tom Paxton: The Ark 1 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Tickets at Generations. 973-7722

The Italian Quartet: Upstairs at Borders 1 pm, Borders, 612 E. Liberty. Traditional Italian music. 668-7652

"El Penitente"-Dance Performance: Peter Sparling & Co. 2 pm, Dance Gallery Studio, 111 Third St. Special Open House discussion and performance of Martha Graham masterwork, with costumes by Martha Graham and the set by Isami Noguchi on display, $8 suggested donation. Reservations 747-8885

"Spring Comedy Festival" : Purple Rose Theatre 2 & 7 pm (see 1 Wed)

Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9 pm, 122 W. Washington. 761-2530

Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Community Church 6 pm, 1st Congregational Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 677-1418

Il-V-I Orchestra: Heidelberg 7 pm, 215 N. Main. Big band jazz, $3. 663-7758

Meeting: 22+ Bi Women's Group 7 pm, call for location. 763-4186

Mump & Smoot in "Something": Performance Network 7 pm (see 2 Thu)

"A Challenge to Congregations-Working for Justice & Peace": Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 7:30 pm (reception 7 pm), 1st United Methodist Church, State & Huron. Panel discussion with local clergy sharing the ways their congregations work for justice and peace. 663-1870

Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm, downstairs (back entrance), 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 721-2081

Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am, Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley. Paul Finkbeiner & Friends. 662-8310

6 Monday

Grief Counseling Training: A2 Parks & Rec. (see 2 Thu)

Family, Friends, and Caregivers Support Group: HIV/AIDS Resource Center Call for time and place. Meets every Monday. 572-9355

Women's Support Group 5 pm, LGBPO Lounge, 3116 Mich. Union. Open to all women. 763-4186

Druidic Study Program: Shining Lakes Grove 7-9 pm, 808 Brooks 761-1137

"Sarachi (Vacant Lot)": Center for Japanese Studies 8 pm, Power Center. Play performed in Japanese with English supertitles by veteran Japanese actors; co-starring Kyoko Kishida, known for her role as the Woman in the film "Woman in the Dunes." One of three U.S. performances, $12-$30. 763-TKTS

Open Mic Blues Jam Session: Mel's 8 pm, Ramada Inn, 3750 Washtenaw. With Steve Somers & Friends. 971-2000

Social for Lesbians, Bisexuals & Gay Men: Monday Night Out Group 9 pm, Lord of Light Lutheran Church, 801 S. Forest. 763-4186

Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm-1 am. Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley. 1 2-piece big band jazz, $3. 662-8310

7 Tuesday

Wake Up!: A2 Parks & Rec. 1 -2:30 pm. Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Hikes, stories, and crafts for children ages 4-5, $25/four Tuesday sessions. Pre-register 662-7802

Tenant Talk: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-6:30 pm. Call-in radio show with Pattrice Maurer of the A2 Tenants Union. 763-3500

Bike Maintenance Clinic: A2 Parks & Rec. 6:30-8:30 pm, A2 Cyclery, 1224 Packard. Bring your bike, learn basic repair skills, $5. Pre-register 761-2749

Meeting: Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 6:30 pm, call Alan or Marion for location. 662-2222

"Transgendered Officers Protect and Serve": Rainbow Oasis Program 7 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 215 S. 4th Ave. 764-5191

"The Impact of Military Spending, Part 2": Peace InSight 7 pm, TV Cable Channel 9. Panel discussion. 769-7422

Folk Music Hootenanny: Griff's Jams 7:30-9:30 pm, 106 E. Liberty, 3rd floor rear. For folk singers & string musicians (bring snacks), $2 donation. 930-2680

Living With HIV Support Group: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30-9 pm, every Tuesday. Cali HARC for info. 572-9355

Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 7:30 pm, Botsford Pool, Livonia. Kelly 663-0036

Video Planning Meeting: Peace InSight 8 pm, Espresso Royale Caffe II, 214 S. Main. Help produce shows for local cablecast on peace and social justice issues, local and national. 761-7749

Acid Jazz Night: Prism/Bird of Paradise 8 pm-midnight, Bird of Paradise, 207 S Ashley. DJ spinning hip-bop and acid jazz favorites, $5. 662-8310

The Daytonas: Arbor Brewing Co. 8:30 pm, 116 E. Washington. Blues jam session with ex-Urbation types. 213-1393

8 Wednesday

Second Wednesday Supper Forum: Guild House Campus Ministry 5:15 pm rice and beans supper, 6 pm forum and discussion, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Topic: "Beyond Services: Values and Visions for Shelter 2000" with Alfreda Rooks, President A2 Shelter Assoc., $5 suggested donation. 662-5189

Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 1 Wed)

Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm (see 1 Wed)

Women & Relationships: Blackburn & Grob Associates 7-9 pm, 1945 Pauline Blvd., Suite 10. Ten-week group for women to explore and discuss relationship-oriented topics such as communication, intimacy, co-dependency, and more, $20/session. 994-1531

Meeting: LesBiGay Teen Reading Group 7 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 215 S. 4th Ave. 663-0036

Bardic Guild: Shining Lakes Grove Druidic Group 7 pm, 808 Brooks. Monthly meeting. 761-1137

Mens Support Group: LGBPO 7 pm (see 1 Wed)

Shamanic Journeys: Magical Education Council 7:30 pm, ICC Ed. Center, 1522 Hill St. Shamanic healing and trance work. 665-3522

Living with HIV Support Group 7:30 pm (see 1 Wed)

Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm (see 1 Wed)

Latin/Jazz Night: Bird of Paradise 8 pm (see 1 Wed)

"Spring Comedy Festival": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Wed)

Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm. 8pm (see1 Wed)

9 Thursday

Lunchtime Shorts: TVQ noon, LGBPO Lounge, Mich. Union. Weekly series of video, film, and TV made by, for, and about LGB people. 763-4186

Racial & Economic Justice Meeting: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice noon-1 :30 pm, ICPJ office, 730 Tappan St. at Hill. 663-1870

Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 2 Thu)

Bike Maintenance Clinic: A2 Parks & Rec. 6:30pm (see 7 Tue)

Monthly Meeting: Druids of Shining Lakes Grove 7 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. 665-8428

Building & Maintaining Self Esteem: Blackburn & Grob Associates 7-9 pm (see 2 Thu)

Positive Women'sSupport Group: HARC 7 pm (see 2 Thu)

Songwriters Open Mic: Oz's Music 7:30 pm, 1920 Packard. Songwriters perform and talk about their songs, optional videotaping. 662-8283

"The Enchanted" : Ann Arbor Civic Theatre 8 pm, A2 Civic Theatre, 2275 Platt Rd. Romantic comedy by Jean Giraudoux written in 1933 about a young school teacher who is torn between loving a mysterious ghost, and the charming, but earthly Supervisor, $9. 971-2228

"Hoedown" -An Evening of Modern Dance 8 pm, The Grange (Plymouth YMCA), 273 Union St. Transplanted Chicago dancers Kelly Borcherts and Elaine Economou make their area debut, $7. 313-459-1477

Robert Earl Keen Jr.: The Ark 8 pm, 637 12S. Main. Texan musician blends country and folk, $12.50 761-1 800

Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 8 pm (see 2 Thu)

"Spring Comedy Festival": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Wed)

Jennie McNulty, Jill Washburn: Main-street Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty. For mothers and women celebrating womanhood, $10. 996-9080

Il-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm (see 2 Thu)

10 Friday

Summer Clothing Give Away: A2 Parks & Rec. 9-11 am (see 3 Fri)

"Friends" on Friday: LGBPO noon, LGBPO Lounge, Mich. Union. Re-runs of television show "Friends." 763-4186

"The Impact of Military Spending, Part 2": Peace InSight 6 pm (see 7 Tue)

"How-To" Workshop: A2 Community Development Corporation 6:30-8:30 pm, 2008 Hogback Road, Suite A. Topic: "How to Master Basic Bookkeeping," $5. Register 677-1400

Rodney Whitaker (Jazz): Kerrytown Concert House 7 pm & 9 pm, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Jazz quintet celebrating Whitaker's new CD, "Children of the Light," $5-$12. 769-2999

Bardic Night: Shining Lakes Grove Druidic Group 7 pm, ICC Ed. Ctr., 1522 HM. Gathering of musicians/poets. 665-8428

Lisa Hunter:P.J.'s No-Kickdrum Acoustic Concert Series 7:30-8:30 pm, PJ's Used Records & CDs, 617-B Packard. In-store performance by acoustic artist who mixes pop, folk, and rock. 663-3441

Tim & Mollie O'Brien: The Ark 7:30 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Brother and sister team play bluegrass favorites, original, and traditional tunes, $12.50. 761-1800

Discussion: Older Lesbians Organizing (OLO) 7:30-9:30 pm, Common Language, 215 S. Fourth Ave. Topic: Women in Jazz. Nancy, 769-4750

Meeting: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 3 Fri)

Meeting: Queer Asian/Pacific Islanders 7:30 pm (see 3 Fri)

Dance: PFLAG 8-11 pm, St. Andrews Church, 306 N. Division. Smoke-and drug-free dance for LGB youth and friends, no cover. 996-1927

"The Sentimental Father" (PREVIEW): Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. Adaptation of Balzac's "Pere Goriot," the story of social climbing Parisian parasites, by playwright Rachel Feldbin Urist, $6. 663-0681

"The Enchanted": Ann Arbor Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 9 Thu)

Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8 pm (see 3 Fri)

"Spring Comedy Festival": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Wed)

McNulty & Washburn: Mainstreet Comedy 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 9 Thu)

Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm. Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley. With drummer TBA, $5. 662-8310

11 Saturday

Food Bank Collection: National Association of Letter Carriers NALC, U.S. Postal Service, and United Way will be collecting non-perishable food items for distribution to community food banks. Place your food donation by your mailbox today and your letter carrier will pick it up. 747-9172

"Walk the Boulevard for Peace Neighborhood Center": PNC & W. Stadium Business and Professional Association 9 am, Veteran's Park, N. Maple entrance. Stroll down W. Stadium with a "Bingo" card to be stamped for entry into prize drawings. Free T-shirts for kids, refreshments, and a performance by PNC's VIVE theater group. (Rain date 18 Fri, same time and place.) 662-3564

Disc Golf Weekend: A2 Parks & Rec. 9 am-5 pm, Brown Park. Fee includes golf disc and t-shirt, $10. Reserve tee time 677-2506

Open House: Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project (WRAP) 11 am, Common Language, 215 S. 4th Ave. 995-9867

Canoe Auction: A2 Parks & Rec. noon, Gallup Park Canoe Livery, 3000 Fuller Road. Public auction of used and damaged canoes and equipment. 662-9319

Wildflower Walk: Shining Lakes Grove 1-5 pm, meet at Oasis Hot Tub Gardens parking lot, 2301 S. State. 665-8428

Philosophy Talks: Delphi Institute 3-5 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Topic: "You and Sisyphus: The Meaning of Your Labor" with Don Demetriades. 663-5738

Auditions: Peter Sparling & Co.Dance Gallery 4-6 pm Dance Gallery Studio, 111 Third St. Try-outs forages 12 and up for 4-week dance workshop with the Martha Graham Dance Co. & Artisitic Director Peter Sparling & Co. Workshop cost is $175. 761-2728

Van Cliburn Recital & Tribute: University Musical Society 6 pm Recital and Tribute at Hill Aud., 8 pm Gala Dinner & Dance at Rackham. Van Cliburn returns to receive the UMS Distinguished Artist Award. $25-$150. 764-2538

Basic Witchcraft: Magical Education Council of A2 6 pm, ICC Ed. Center, 1522 Hill St. Discussion of the Old Religion of Europe. 665-3522

Empatheatre Performance/Dinner Show: Kerrytown Concert House 7:30 pm , 415 N. 4th Ave., 5 pm & 6 pm pre-show dinner at Cafe Pastiche. Improv experience in which performers, trained in psychodrama, enact situations requested by the audience, $8 performance only, $22 dinner and show. Reservations required, 769-2999 or 913 9733

Drums for Mother Earth: Detroit Women's Coffeehouse 7:30 pm, First Unitarian Church, 4605 Cass (at Forest), Detroit. Mother's Day celebration featuring a multitude of women drummers, mother-daughter performances by Nkenge Zola/Maya Beaumon and Marcia/Laurel Federbush, Hilary Ramsden of Walk & Squawk Performance Project, and more. Sliding scale $5-$1 0.810-398-4297

Laura Love Band: The Ark 7:30 & 10 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. African/Caribbean rhythms w/traditional acoustic instruments, $12.50. 761-1800

"The Sentimental Father" (PREVIEW): Performance Network 8 pm (see 10 Fri)

"Spring Comedy Festival": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Wed)

"The Enchanted": Ann Arbor Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 9 Thu)

McNulty & Washburn: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 9 Thu)

Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 10 Fri)

12 Sunday

Disc Golf Weekend: A2 Parks & Rec. 9 am-5 pm (see 11 Sat)

Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 9:30 am (see 5 Sun)

2nd Sunday Stroll: A2 Parks & Rec. 1-2:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver. Program: "Mud, Microscopes and Mom." Explore Black Pond, $3/$10 family. Pre-register 662-7802

"Spring Comedy Festival": Purple Rose Theatre 2 & 7 pm (see 1 Wed)

"The Impact of Military Spending, Part 2": Peace InSight 2 pm (see 7 Fri)

Meeting: Lesbian & Bisexual Women of Color Collective 3 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 215 S. 4th Ave. Topic TBA. 763-4186

The Sartory String Quartet: Kerrytown Concert House 4 pm, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Classical program by Twin Cities longest-established string quartet, $5-$12. 769-2999

Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 5 Sun)

Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9 pm (see 5 Sun)

Meeting: Amnesty International Community Group 7-8 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. 662-5189

Il-V-I Orchestra: Heidelberg 7 pm (see 5 Sun)

"The Sentimental Father" (PREVIEW): Performance Network 7 pm (see 10 Fri)

Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 5 Sun)

Laura Love Band: The Ark 7:30 pm (see 11 Sat)

Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 5 Sun)

13 Monday

Family, Friends, and Caregivers Support Group: HIV/AIDS Resource Center (see 6 Mon)

Women's Support Group 5 pm (see 6 Mon)

Meeting: Labor Party Advocates 7 pm, Wooden Spoon Books, 200 N. 4th Ave. Organizing on behalf of the U.S. Labor Party. 480-7923

Discussion: Washtenaw Alliance for the Mentally III 7:30 pm, St. Clare's Episcopal Church, 2309 Packard. Presentation and discussion, topic TBA. 994-6611

Sandy Ross: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. California singer/songwriter will perform acoustically in the cafe. 668-7652

Open-Mic Blues Jam Session: Mel's 8 pm (see 6 Mon)

Group: Monday Night Out 9 pm (see 6 Mon)

Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 6 Mon)

14 Tuesday

"Identification/Interventions with Domestic Violence Survivors" SAFE House noon-2 pm, SAFE House 4100 Clark Rd. Brown bag lunch/discussion. 973-0242

Tenant Talk: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-6:30 pm (see 7 Tue)

Bike Maintenance Clinic: A2 Parks & Rec. 6:30 pm (see 7 Tue)

Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 6:30 pm (see 7 Tue)

"Distinguishing Between Nourishing and Medicinal Herbs": Whole Foods Market 7-8:30 pm, Key Bank conference room, E. Stadium at St. Francis. With herbalist Diane Feldt. Call to register 971-3366

"Cuba and the Changing World Economy: Restructuring in the '90s": Peace InSight 7 pm, TV Cable Channel 9. Videotape of speech. 769-7422

Service of Hope in the Face of AIDS: Metropolitan Community Church 7 pm, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 485-3922

Religious Coalition on Latin America: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 7:30 pm, 1st Baptist Church, 512 E Huron. Planning for bringing Carmen Peña, the first woman ordained in Nicaragua, to A2 in May. 663-1870

Meeting: Amnesty International Group 61 7:30 pm, Mich. Union. Local chapter of independent worldwide movement. 668-0660

Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 7:30 pm (see 7 Tue)

Living with HIV Support Group 7:30 pm (see 7 Tue)

Folk Era Records Free Concert: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. With folk duo Small Potatoes (from Chicago) & Tamarack (from Canada). 761-1800

Acid Jazz Night: Bird of Paradise 8 pm (see 7 Tue)

The Daytonas: Arbor Brewing Co. 8:30 pm (see 7 Tue)

15 Wednesday

In-Gathering for "Stand for Children ": Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 5-6:30 pm, ICPJ office, Memorial Church, 730 Tappan St. at Hill. Last call for reservations and "ridership" gifts ($60) for buses to Wahington, D.C. for June 1 rally. 663-1870

Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 1 Wed)

Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 1 Wed)

"Self Defense": WRAP Education Program 7 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 215 S. 4th Ave. 995-9867

"lt's Never Too Late to Heal Your Body Naturally": Whole Foods Market 7-8:30 pm, Key Bank conference room, E. Stadium at St. Francis. Call to register 971-3366

Women & Relationships: Blackburn & Grob Associates 7 pm (see 8 Wed)

Men's Support Group 7 pm (see 1 Wed)

Living with HIV Support Group 7:30 pm (see 1 Wed)

SpringFest'96: Chamber Music Ann Arbor 8 pm, Kerrytown Concert House, 415 ll. Fourth Ave. Program of Schubert by A2 musicians, Eastern Wind Quartet, and Orion String Quartet with pre-concert discussion at 7 pm, $18/$9 students. 930-1960

Open Stage: The Art 8 pm (see 1 Wed)

Latin/Jazz Night: Bird of Paradise 8 pm (see 1 Wed)

Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm.8 pm (see 1 Wed)

"Spring Comedy Festival": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Wed)

16 Thursday

Lunchtime Shorts: TVQ noon (see 9 Thu)

Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 2 Thu)

Flycasting Clinic: A2 Parte & Rec. 6:30-8:30 pm, Gallup Park Canoe Livery, 3000 Fuller Road. Equipment is included, $20. Pre-register 662-9319

Bike Maintenance Clinic: A2 Parks & Rec. 6:30 pm (see 7 Tue)

Building & Maintaining Self Esteem: Blackburn & Grob Associates 7-9 pm (see 2 Thu)

Positive Women's Support Group: HARC 7 pm (see 2 Thu)

Jazz Jams: Oz's Music 7:30 pm, 1920 Packard. In-store jazz jam with host Anna Callahan. 662-8283

"The Sentimental Father" : Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. Adaptation of Balzac's "Pere Goriot,"the story of social climbing Parisian parasites, by playwright Rachel Feldbin Urist, $12/$9 studs & srs (Thursdays are "Pay-What-You-Can"). 663-0681

Patrick Street: The Art 8 pm, 637-1 2 S. Main. Traditional Irish music performed by four famed Irish musicians, $13.50. 761-1800

"The Enchanted": Ann Arbor Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 9 Thu)

"Spring Comedy Festival": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Wed)

Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 8 pm (see 2 Thu)

Blair Shannon: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty. Singer and comedian, Mainstreet favorite, $10. 996-9080

Meeting: Queer Unity Project 9 pm, Mich. Union (meet at CIC desk area). Campus group working to overcome discrimination against lesbian, gay, and bisexual people. 763-4186

Il-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm (see 2 Thu)

17 Friday

"Men's Spring": Neahtawanta Inn/Research & Education Center 1308 Neahtawanta Rd., Traverse City. "Passage Spirit Camp" with Jeffrey Duvall of the Men's Council Project of Boulder, Colorado. The Neahtawanta Center is a bed and breakfast retreat center on Bowers Harbor Bay. Handicap accessible. Call for more info. 616-223-7315

Weekend Contemplative Dance Workshop thru 19 Sun. Offering Authentic Movement as spiritual practice, artistic resource and psychological narrative. Call for further info. 913-5810

Summer Clothing Give Away: A2 Parks & Rec. 9-11 am (see 3 Fri)

"Friends" on Friday: LGBPO noon (see 10 Fri)

Disarmament Group Meeting: ICPJ noon (see 3 Fri)

"Cuba and the Changing World Economy: Restructuring in the 90s": Peace lnSight 6pm (see 14 Tue)

Drivetrain: P.J.'s No-Kickdrum Acoustic Concert Series 7:30-8:30 pm, PJ's Used Records & CDs, 617-B Packard. In-store performance by 5-piece acoustic bluegrass, jazz, folk band. 663-3441

"The Kabbalah": Magical Education Council 7:30 pm, ICC Education Ctr., 1522 Hill. Esoteric Lecture series. 665-3522

Meeting: Queer Asian/Pacific Islanders 7:30 pm (see 3 Fri)

Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 3 Fri)

"Holistic Healing for Animals": Crazy Wisdom Bookstore Lecture Series 8 pm, Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 206 N. 4th Ave. Learn about nutrition for animals, energy healing, animal communication, vaccination, and more, $3 donation. 665-2757

RFD Boys: The Ark 8 pm, 637 12 S. Main. A2's favorite bluegrass band, $8.75. 761-1800

Donald Bryant pianist/composer: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. Fourth Ave. A recital of new compositions for piano and voice as well as the Chopin Etudes Opus 10, $5-$12. 769-2999

SpringFest'96: Chamber Music Ann Arbor 8 pm, U-M Museum of Art. Program of Schubert by A2 musicians, Eastern Wind Quartet, and Orion String Quartet with pre-concert discussion at 7 pm, $18/$9 students. 930-1960

"The Sentimental Father" : Performance Network 8 pm, reception to follow performance. (see 16 Thu)

"The Enchanted": Ann Arbor Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 9 Thu)

"Spring Comedy Festival": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Wed)

Teenagers Support Group: PFLAG 8 pm (see 3 Fri)

Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics 8 pm (see 3 Fri)

Blair Shannon: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 1 0:30 pm (see 16 Thu)

Ramona Collins & Friends: Bird of Paradise 9 pm, Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley. Jazz/blues vocalist from Toledo returns, $5. 662-8310

Steve Somers Band: Quarterback 9:30 pm, 9901 N. Main St, Whitmore Lake. Funk, R & B, Motown, blues, rock, jazz. 449-0500

Friday Dance Jam: People Dancing 10:30 pm (see 3 Friday)

18 Saturday

8th Annual Downtown Spring Cleanup: A2 Parks 4Rec. 8am-noon, meet in front of City Hall. Bring gloves, brooms, planting trowels. Complimentary t-shirt and pizza lunch. 994-2780

Free Tree Clinic: A2 Parks & Rec. 9 am-1 pm, Burns Park. Consult with expert from Forestry Division. 994-2769

"Healing the Nervous System with Food & Herbs" 9-10:30 am, Community Room, Society Bank, 2300 E. Stadium. Seminar led by Cindy Klement (Miller), $12. 665-0383

"Animal Safari": A2 Parks & Rec. 10-11:30 am, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Children ages 3-4 (accompanied by an adult) will hike into forest and field in search of wildlife, $6. Pre-register 662-7802

Special Store Tour: Whole Foods Market 10 am, 2398 E. Stadium. Call to register or to arrange a convenient time for a personal or group tour. 971-3366

Bandemeer Park Outdoor Expo & Dedication: A2 Parks & Rec. 10 am-6 pm, Bandemeer Park, N. Main St. Outdoor activities for all ages. 994-1913

"Wetlands by Canoe": A2 Parks & Rec. 10 am-noon, Gallup Park Canoe Livery, 3000 Fuller Road. Paddle by canoe and discover the wetland areas of the Huron River, $7.50. Preregister 662-9319

Dinner Meeting: Sherlock Holmes Society 5:30 pm, Mich. League, Kalamazoo Room, 911 N. Univ. 22nd annual gathering honoring the famous creation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle with games, contests, toasts, poems, etc...,$28 meal included. Reserve by 14 Tue, 761-3556

Red Richards & Charlie Gabriel: Jazz at Kerrytown Concert House 7 pm & 9 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. Jazz performance by pianist/singer and saxophonist, $10-25. Reservations suggested 769-2999

Philosophy Talks: The Delphi Institute 7-9 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Topic: "Philosophy, Meditation, and Enlightenment" with Maija Kibens. 663-5738

"Crossing 8 Mile": Mosaic Youth Theatre 8 pm, Music Hall, 350 Madison Ave., Detroit. Outrageous "city/suburban" comedy for teens and adults. Directed by Rick Sperling, $8-$15. 645-6666 or 313-554-1422

"The Enchanted": Ann Arbor Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 9 Thu)

SpringFest'96: Chamber Music Ann Arbor 8 pm (see 17 Fri)

"The Sentimental Father": Performance Network 8pm (see 16 Thu)

"Spring Comedy Festival": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Wed)

Blair Shannon: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 16 Thu)

Ramona Collins & Friends: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 17 Fri)

Steve Somers Band: Quarterback 9:30 pm (see 17 Fri)

19 Sunday

Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 9:30 am (see 5 Sun)

SpringFest'96: Chamber Music Ann Arbor 10:30 am brunch at Mich. Union, 12:30 pm concert (see 17 Fri)

Steve Leggett: Upstairs at Borders 1 pm, 612 E. Liberty. Live music with local songwriter. 668-7652

Bluegrass & Old-Time Country Music Jam Sessions 1:30-5 pm, Ypsilanti Freighthouse, Depot Town. Rain or shine, acoustic music only, $2 donation. 930-2680

Meeting: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays/PFLAG Ann Arbor 2-5 pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1917 Washtenaw. Helping family and friends understand and accept gay loved ones. 741-0659

"Spring Comedy Festival": Purple Rose Theatre 2 & 7 pm (see 1 Wed)

"Cuba and the Changing World Economy: Restructuring in the 90s" : Peace InSight 2 pm (see 14 Tue)

10th Anniversary Concert: The Boychoir of Ann Arbor 4 pm, St.Andrew's Episcopal Church, 306 N. Division. Festive program by 24-member choir ranging in age from 9 to 14, with guest appearances by The Consort of Voices and Today's Brass Quintet, $5-$8. 665-5377

Spring Concert: Ann Arbor Cantata Singers 4 pm, First Congregational Church, State and William. Program includes Mozart, Poulenc, and more, $5-$10. 994-3704

Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6 pm (see 5 Sun)

Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 5 Sun)

"Crossing 8 Mile": Mosaic Youth Theatre 7 pm (see 18 Sat)

Il-V-I Orchestra: Heidelberg 7 pm (see 5 Sun)

Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 5 Sun)

Fred Small: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. Singer/songwriter in the Woody Guthrie-Phil Ochs tradition, $10. 761-1800

Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 5 Sun)

20 Monday

Family, Friends, and Caregivers Support Group: HIV/AIDS Resource Center (see 6 Mon)

Women's Support Group 5 pm (see 6 Mon)

Artisans Guild: Druids of Shining Lakes Grove 7 pm, 507 Pearl St., Ypsi. Discussion and demos. 485-8632

Alternative Medicine cabinet, Part 1 7-8:30 pm, Community Room, Society Bank, 2300 E. Stadium. Seminar led by Cindy Klement (Miller), $12. 665-0383

Open mic Blues Jam Session: Mel's 8 pm (see 6 Mon)

Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 6 Mon)

Group: Monday night out 9 pm (see 6 Mon)

21 Tuesday

Bike to Work Day: A2 Parks & Rec. Part of Bike to Work Week, May 9-25. Prizes and perks, call for more information. 971-5471

Tenant Talk: WCBN 88.3 FM6-6:30 pm (see 7 Tue)

Community potluck: Ann Arbor-Juigalpa Sister City committee 6:30 pm Potluck (RSVP), 7:30 pm Program, First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw. With Jose Galagarza, candidate for mayor of Juigalpa, and Rev. Carmen Peña, the first woman ordained in Nicaragua, and church pastor in Juigalpa for 8 years. 663-1870

Canoe instruction Clinic: A2 Parks & Rec. 6:30-8:30 pm, Gallup park Canoe Livery, 3000 Fuller Road. Learn basic techniques, canoe included, &7.50. Pre-register 662-9319

Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 6:30 pm (see 7 Tue)

ROC Rap Group 7 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 315 S. 4th Ave. 764-5191

Warriors' Guild Meeting: Druids of Shining Lakes Grove 7 pm, 507 Pearl St., Ypsi. 485-8632

"Enjoying Food, enjoying Health-Soy Foods": Whole Foods Market 7 pm, Key Bank conference room, E. Stadium at St. Francis. with Judy Stone, director of feeding Your Whole Self. Call to register 971-3366

Middle East Task Force: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 7:30 pm, Bethlehem United Church, 423 S. 4th Ave. 663-1870

Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 7:30 pm (see 7 Tue)

Living with HIV Support Group 7:30 pm (see 7 Tue)

Hugh Moffat: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. Nashville troubadour, $10. 761-1800

Acid Jazz night: bird of Paradise 8 pm (see 7 Tue)

The Daytonas: Arbor Brewing co. 8:30 pm (see 7 Tue)

22 Wednesday

Effective Cycling Class: A2 parks & rec. 6-8 pm, A2 Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Meets on Weds. and Sats., thru June 15, $55 includes textbook. 971-5471

Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 1 Wed)

Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 1 Wed)

Men's Support Group 7 pm (see 1 Wed)

Women & Relationships: Blackburn & Grob Associates 7 pm (see 8 Wed)

Family Support Group Meeting: Washtenaw Alliance for the Mentally III 7:30 pm , St. Clare's Episcopal Church, 2309 Packard. For people who have mentally ill family members. 994-6611

Living with HIV Support Group 7:30 pm (see 1 Wed)

Shamanic Journeys: Magical Education Council 7:30 pm (see 8 Wed)

Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 1 Wed)

Latin/Jazz Night: Bird of Paradise 8 pm (see 1 Wed)

Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm (see 1 Wed)

23 Thursday

Lunchtime Shorts: TVQ noon (see 9 Thu)

Racial & Economic Justice Meeting: ICPJ noon (see 9 Thu)

Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 2 Thu)

"Herbs For Kids": Whole Foods Market 7-8:30 pm, Key Bank conference room, E. Stadium at St. Francis. Informal discussion of herbal first aid, herbal preventative care, and use of herbs for nourishment. Call to register 971-3366

Positive Women's Support Group: HARC 7 pm (see 2 Thu)

Building & Maintaining Self Esteem: Blackburn & Grob Associates 7-9 pm (see 2 thu)

Acoustic Jam: Oz's Music 7:30 pm, 1920 Packard. In-store acoustic jam with host Mike Northrup. 662-8283

Jose Galagarza y los Gringos Solidarios: The Ark 8 pm,  637-1/2 S. Main. Singer and mariachi band member from A2's Sister City of Juigalpa, Nicaragua, Jose Galagarza, is joined by local talent in celebration of the 10th anniversary of our sister-city relationship. All proceeds benefit projects in Juigalpa where Jose is head of Communal Movement and a candidate for mayor, $10 ($25-$50 benefactor). 761-1800

"The Sentimental Father": Performance Network 8 pm (see 16 Thu)

"The Enchanted": Ann Arbor Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 9 Thu)

Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 8 pm (see 2 Thu)

Judy Tenuta: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty, &17.50. 996-9080

II-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm (see 2 Thu)

24 Friday

"Friends" On Friday: LGBPO noon (see 10 Fri)

Philosophy Talks: The Delphi Institute 5-7 pm, Guild house, 802 Monroe. Topic: "Technology and You: Who Controls Whom?" with David Reed-Maxfield. 663-5738

"ICPJ 30th Year Anniversary": Peace InSight 6 pm (See 21 Tue)

Evening Bird Walk: A2 Parks & Rec. 6:30-8:30 pm, Gallup Park Canoe Livery, 3000 Fuller Road. Meet at Gallup Park Meeting Room for shuttle to Furstenburg Park, $2 includes refreshments. 662-9319

Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 3 Fri)

Meeting: Queer Asian/pacific Islanders 7:30 pm (see 3 Fri)

Folkin' A-Squared: The Ark 8 pm 637-1/2 S. Main. Featuring eight "fresh voices of the area's new folk scene," including Chris Buhalis, Adam Druckman, K.C. Groves, Lisa hunter, Brian Lillie, jo Serrapere, Jack Spack Jr., and Roland Tussing III. Hosted by Dick Siegel, $10. 761-1800

"The Sentimental Father": Performance Network 8 pm (see 16 Thu)

"The Enchanted": Ann Arbor civic Theatre 8 pm (see 9 Thu)

Teenagers Support Group: PFLAG 8 pm (see 3 Fri)

Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics 8 pm (see 3 Fri)

Judy Tenuta: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 23 Thu)

Sunny Wilkinson: Bird of Paradise 9 pm. Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley. Jazz singer from mid-Michigan, $5. 662-8310

Steve Somers Band: Quarterback 9:30 pm (see 17 Fri)

25 Saturday

Dedication of Greg Louganis Garden of Hope: Metropolitan community church call for more information. 485-3922

Celebration of Buddha's Birthday 1996/2540 BE:Zen Buddhist Temple 11 am, 1214 Packard. A special children's service with the traditional Bathing of the Baby buddha. 761-6520

"Remnants of Buddhist Insight": Zen buddhist Temple 2:30 pm, 1214 Packard. Talk by U-M prof. of Buddhist studies Luis Gomez, $5 suggested donation. 761-6520

Basic Witchcraft: Magical Educational Council 6 pm (see 11 Sat)

Celebration of Buddha's Birthday: Zen buddhist Temple 6:30 pm, 1214 Packard. hors d'oeurve and dessert extravaganza followed by a buddhist song concert from reggae to rock-n-roll, $3-$8. 761-6520

Food & Games Night at the Farm: Older Lesbians Organizing (OLO) 7:30 pm. Call for location 428-8824

Tracy Leigh komarmy: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. A night of new words and songs, from acoustical to theatrical to driving rock & roll. CD release party, $10. 761-1800

"The Sentimental Father": Performance Network 8 pm (see 16 Thu)

"The Enchanted": Ann Arbor Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 9 Thu)

Judy Tenuta: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 & 10:30 pm (see 23 Thu)

Astronomy: A2 Parks & Rec. sunset-11:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 traver Rd. join the Lowbrow Astronomy Club in viewing stars, planets, and moons. Telescopes, slides, and expertise provided. 662-7802

Sunny Wilkinson: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 24 Fri)

Steve Somers Band: Quarterback (9:30 pm (see 17 Fri)

26 Sunday

Celebration of Buddha's Birthday: Zen buddhist Temple 9 am, 1214 Packard. Meditation and 9:30 am service. 761-6520

Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 9:30 am (see 5 Sun)

Woodland & Wildflower Walk: A2 Parks & Rec. 1-2:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Explore Black pond woods with naturalist Carol Clements, $3/$10 family. Preregister 662-7802

12th Annual memorial Day Observance: Arborcrest Memorial Park 2 pm, 2521 Glacier Way. Local and state officials, a drill team performance and refreshments. 761-4572

"ICPJ 30th Year Anniversary": Peace InSight 2 pm (see 21 Tue)

Celebration of Buddha's Birthday: Zen Buddhist Temple 3 pm, 1214 Packard. Meditation demo and talk. 761-6520

Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9 pm (see 5 Sun)

Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 5 Sun)

Mark Whitfield: Bird of Paradise 7 & 9 pm, Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley. Verve Recording Artist, jazz guitarist, $12.50. 662-8310

Meeting: Amnesty International Community Group 7 pm (see 12 Sun)

II-V-I Orchestra: Heidelberg 7 pm (see 5 Sun)

"The Sentimental Father": Performance Network 7 pm (see 16 Thu)

Celebration of Buddha's Birthday: Zen Buddhist Temple 7:30 pm 1214 Packard Traditional dedication of lanterns and chanting service to support peace and happiness in the world. 761-6520

Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 5 Sun)

Shawn Phillips: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S.Main. Outstanding vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter since the '60s, $13.75. 761-1800

Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 5 Sun)

27 Monday

Family, Friends, and Caregivers Support Group: HIV/AIDS Resource Center (see 6 mon)

Memorial Day Co-Ed Volleyball: A2 Parks & Rec. 10 am, Fuller Pool Sand Volleyball Court, $25/team. 994-4263

Women's Support Group 5 pm (see 6 mon)

Meeting: Labor Party Advocates 7 pm, Wooden Spoon Books, 200 N. 4th Ave. Organizing on behalf of the U.S. Labor Party. 480-7923

Open Mic Blues Jam Session: Mel's 8 pm (see 6 mon)

Group: Monday Night Out 9 pm (see 6 Mon)

Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 6 Mon)

28 Tuesday

Tenant Talk: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-6:30 (see 7 Tue)

Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 6:30 pm (see 7 Tue)

"If The Mango Tree Could Speak": Peace InSight 7 pm, TV Cable Channel 9. Video portraying the lives of Guatemalan & Salvadoran teenagers growing up in the midst of war. 769-7422

Alternative Medicine Cabinet, Part 2 7-8:30 pm, Comm. Room, Society Bank, 2300 E. Stadium. With Cindy Klementt, $12. 665-0383

A2-Juigalpa Sister City comm.:ICPJ 7:30 pm, 1st Baptist Church, 512 E. huron. 663-1870

Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim team 7:30 pm (see 7 Tue)

Living with HIV Support Group 7:30 pm (see 7 Tue)

Acid Jazz Night: Bird of Paradise 8 pm (see 7 Tue)

The Daytonas: Arbor Brewing Co. 8:30 pm (see 7 Tue)

29 Wednesday

Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 1 Wed)

Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 1 Wed)

Women & Relationships: Blackburn & Grob Associates 7 pm (see 8 Wed)

Men's Support Group 7 pm (see 1 Wed)

Meeting: LesBiGay Teen Reading Group 7 pm (see 8 Wed)

Living with HIV Support Group 7:30 pm (see 1 Wed)

Meeting: Latin American Solidarity comm. 8 pm (see 1 Wed)

Latin/Jazz night: Bird of Paradise 8 pm (see 1 Wed)

30 Thursday

Lunchtime Shorts: TVQ noon (see 9 Thu)

Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 2 Thu)

"How-To" Workshop: A2 community Development Corp. 6:30-8:30 pm, 2008 Hogback road, Suite A. "How to Mix Business With Pleasure," $5. 677-1400

Building & Maintaining Self Esteem: Blackburn & Grob 7-9 pm (see 2 Thu)

Positive Women's Support Group: HARC 7 pm (see 2 Thu)

Len Wallace: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Music where "Karl Marx meets Lawrence Welk." With guitarist Martin Smit, $10. 761-1800

"The Sentimental Father": Performance Network 8 pm (see 16 Thu)

Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 8 pm (see 2 Thu)

Symba: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty, $10. 996-9080

II-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm (see 2 Thu)

Meeting: Queer Unity Project 9 pm (see 16 Thu)

31 Friday

"What's For Dinner?": Whole Foods Market 3-7 pm, 2398 E. Stadium. Learn how to prepare pasta primavera with seasonal vegetables. 971-3366

"If The Mango Tree Could Speak": Peace InSight 6 pm (see 28 Tue)

Borax: P.J.'s No-Kickdrum Acoustic Concert Series 7:30-8:30 pm, PJ's Used Records & CDs, 617-B Packard. In-store performance. 663-3441

RFD Boys: The Ark 7:30 & 9:30 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Premier A2 bluegrass band, $8.75. 761-1800

"Dream Magic": Magical Education Council 7:30 pm, ICC Education Ctr., 1522 hill. Esoteric Lecture series. 665-2522

Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 3 Fri)

Meeting: Queer Asian/Pacific Islanders 7:30 pm (see 3 Fri)

Cabaret Evening with Blossom Dearie: Jazz at Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. 4th Ave. NYC-based cabaret/jazz singer, $15-25. 769-2999

"They Do It With Mirrors: walk & Squawk Performance Project 8 pm, Betty pease Theater, U-M Dance Bldg., 1310 N. Univ. Ct. Multi-media presentation with live performance by Hilary Ramsden, Video elements by Terri Sarris, and original music composed by Frank Pahl. Call for ticket prices and info. 668-0407

"The Sentimental father": Performance Network 8 pm (see 16 Thu)

Teenagers Support Group: PFLAG 8 pm (see 3 Fri)