February
FEBRUARY
LITERARY EVENTS
Book & Poetry Readings, Publication Parties, Writers Groups, etc., are listed in the LITERARY EVENTS Calendar (page 10).
VISUAL ARTS
Art Exhibitions, Workshops, Artist Opportunities, etc., are listed in the ARTS AGENDA Calendar (page 11).
Unless otherwise noted, all events are in these Calendars are FREE and open to the public
PEACE AND JUSTICE
Meetings, protests and rallies, film showings, lectures, benefits, etc., related specifically to politics or grassroots actions are now listed in the PEACE & JUSTICE Calendar (page 13).
To publicize March Calendar events, send information by February 15 to AGENDA, 220 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
Unless otherwise noted, all events are listed in the CALENDAR are free and open to the public. All locations are in Ann Arbor unless otherwise noted.
1 Sunday
Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team call for time & location. Coached work-out; all swimming abilities welcome. Kelly (248) 543-9716
Music Festival of India: U-M School of Music 8am - 3 pm, Britton Recital Hall, N. Campus. Celebrate the life and music of Thyagaraja, the greatest computer of he Carnatic tradition. 764-5582
M-Fit Taste of Health: Whole Foods Market 11:30 am-3 pm, WCC, Morris Lawrence Bldg. Sample food and learn recipes with local chefs and food experts. 998-6274
Swim Lessons: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team noon, Mack Pool. Free swim lessons for lesbians. A2QUA will help you learn to swim. 663-0036
Groundhog Day Celebration: A2 Parks & Rec 12:30-2 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Road. Children ages 3-5 search for signs of this furry friends & its shadow, $6 per child. Register 662-7802
Live Music: Borders Books 1 pm, 612 E. Liberty. Featuring "Fountainhead." 668-7652
Annual Meetings: Ecology Center of Ann Arbor 2-4 pm, NEW Center, 1100 N. Main. With keynote speaker Jane Holtz Kay, author of "Asphalt Nation: How the Automobile Took Over America and How We Can Take It Back." 761-3186
"Inhlanzi Ishelwe Amanzi—As Fish Out Of Water": Walk & Squawk Performance Project 2 pm & 7 pm, Performance Network, 408 West Washington. A multi-lingual tapestry of diverse South African characters, images, observations and personal stories exploring question of culture, identity, race and tradition, $15,/$12 students & seniors. 668-0407
"You Can't Take It With You": A2 Civic Theatre 2 pm, Civic Playhouse, 2275 Platt Rd. Play by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman in which the one stable daughter of a quirky, free-spirited family falls for the "down-to-earth" son of a snotty wealthy family. Call for ticket info. 971-AACT
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 2 pm, Garage Theatre, 137 Park Street, Chelsea. Wendy Hammond's play tells the story of an uneducated young mother who seeks a better life for herself and her two children. Contains adult language and situations, $20-$25. (734) 475-7902
Rhythm Writers: Pierpont Commons 2-4 pm, Piano Lounge in Pierpont Commons. Variety of poetry and music. (248) 652-8568
"The Adventures of Contemporary Piano Music": University Musical Society 3 pm, Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. 4th Ave. Piano master class with Ursula Oppens. 764-2538
Meeting: Zen Meditation Group/LGBTA 4-6 pm, e-mail for location. Meditation, a Dharma talk, discussion and socializing. areelian@juno.com.
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Comm. Church 6 pm, 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 485-3922
Meeting: Unscouts 7 pm, Zingerman's Next Door. Bisexual women's support and social group for ages 21 and over. 913-8660
Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm, downstairs (back entrance), 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 721-2081
A2 Bluestage: Arbor Brewing Company 8pm-midnight, 116 E. Washington. 213-1393
Paul Finkbeiner's Jazz Jam Session: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am, 207 S. Ashley. Listen/perform. 662-8310
2 Monday
Support Group for Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth: Ozone House call for time, 1705 Washtenaw Ave. Meets every Mon. 662-2265
HIV & Recovery: HIV/AIDS Resource Center (HARC) call for time and place. Every Mon. For HIV-positive men & women who are in recovery from chemical dependence. 800-578-3200
Job Hunters Networking Group: Soundings-A Center For Women 10-11:30 am, 4090 Packard. Ongoing drop-in program. Meet with other job seekers, $5. 973-7723
Ursula Oppens: University Musical Society 12:30, U-M School of Music, Room 2043. Oppens and Amnon Wolman discuss and perform Wolman's "New York for Two Interactive Disklaviers." 764-2538
Piano Master Class: U-M School of Music 4:30 pm, Britton Recital Hall, N. Campus. With Ursula Oppens. 764-0594
Women's Support Group: LGBTA 5:15 pm, LGBTA Lounge, Mich. Union 3rd Floor. Every Mon. Open to all women. 763-4186
Live Jazz: Mondays in Leonardo's 7-9 pm, Pierpont Commons (lower level), N. Campus. With Randy Napoleon & Friends. 764-7544
Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus 7:30 pm, A2 Civic Theater, 2275 Platt Rd. A Lesbian Gay Bi and Trans chorus open for all. Every Mon. email outloud@umich.edu
New Lesbian Group: LGBTA 7:30 pm, Aut Bar, 315 Braun Ct. Meet other professional lesbian singles over coffee or cocktails, every 1st Monday. 747-7322
Interactive Theater: Hillel/U-M Housing Division 8 pm, call for place. "Talk To Us" troupe presents "The Other Side of the Mirror" and "Identity Indemnity." 769-0500x436
Israeli Movie Night: American Movement for Israel 9 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Showing of the film "Song of the Siren." 769-0500
The Bird of Paradise Orchestra: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am, 207 S. Ashley. Big band jazz, $3. 662-8310.
"The Adventures of Contemporary Piano Music": University Musical Society 3 pm, Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. 4th Ave. Piano master class with Ursula Oppens. 764-2538
Meeting: Zen Meditation Group/LGBTA 4-6 pm, e-mail for location. Meditation, a Dharma talk, discussion and socializing. areelian@juno.com.
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Comm. Church 6 pm, 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 485-3922
Meeting: Unscouts 7 pm, Zingerman's Next Door. Bisexual women's support and social group for ages 21 and over. 913-8660
Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm, downstairs (back entrance), 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 721-2081
A2 Bluestage: Arbor Brewing Company 8pm-midnight, 116 E. Washington. 213-1393
Paul Finkbeiner's Jazz Jam Session: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am, 207 S. Ashley. Listen/perform. 662-8310
3 Tuesday
Living with HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center call for time & location. Every Tue. & Wed. Support group for men & women. 572-9355
Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team call for time (see 1 Sun)
Moving Beyond the Basics: A2 District Library 10 am, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Web class 3: discussing bookmarks, saving to disk and how to evaluate Websites. $5. Register 327-4550
Downtown Sounds: A2 District Library 12:10-1 pm 343 S. Fifth Ave. WCC instructor and musician John Lawrence performs contemporary jazz. 327-4525
Guest Recital: U-M School of Music 12:30 pm, Rehearsal Hal, E.V. Moore Bldg., N. Campus. Percussionist J.B. Smith joined by U-M Percussion Ensemble. 764-0594
Free HIV/AIDS Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center (HARC) 6-9 pm, HARC offices, 3075 Clark Rd., Ste. 203. Walk-in, confidential testing. 572-9355
Frontrunners/walkers 6:15 pm (walkers) & 6:35 pm (runners), Fuller Pool parking lot Tue & Thu. Runners and walkers, various paces and distances. Call to confirm locations. 434-4494
Meeting: Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30-8 pm, SAFE House, 4100 Clark Rd. Weekly meeting for lesbian survivors of lesbian battering. 973-0242 x201
String Figure Fun: A2 District Library 6:30-7:30 pm, 343 S. Fifth Ave. For 8 years and up. Register 327-8301
Men's Support Group: LGBTA 7 pm, 3116 Mich. Union. Every Tue. Open to all men. 763-4186
English Country Dancing: A2 Council for Traditional Music and Dance 7-9:45 pm, Chapel Hill Condo Clubhouse, 3350 Green Rd. Workshop and dancing, all levels welcome, $4. 663-0744
Lecture: Whole Foods Market 7-8:30 pm, Tappan Middle School, E. Stadium. "Non-Invasive Diagnostic Techniques" by Cindy Klement. Register 971-3366
Meeting: Cleptomaniacs & Shoplifters Anonymous (CASA) 7-8:30 pm, First Baptist Church, 512 E. Huron. Weekly support group. 913-6990
Herbal Wisdom Series: People's Food Co-op 7:30-9:30 pm, 216 N. 4th Ave. "Herbal Allies for Childbearing and Menopause." Register 769-0095
Weekly Meeting: Conservative Minyan 7:30 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Help plan activities for the minyan. 769-0500
Fellowship of Isis: Magical Education Council of A2 7:30 pm, ICC Ed Ctr, 1522 Hill. New group for the study and celebration of ancient Egyptian religion. 665-3522
University Symphony Orchestra: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Hill Aud. First orchestral concert of the new semester. 764-0594
Guest Recital: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Britton Recital Hall, N. Campus. Euphonium recital features Angie Hunter. 764-0594
Meeting: Sappho Gamma Phi 2 pm, 2nd Cooley Lounge, East Quad. Dyke discussion group, every Tue. 763-4186
Piognant Plecostomus: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm-1:30 am, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310
4 Wednesday
Living with HIV: HIVS/AIDS Resource Center call for time (see 3 Tue)
"Dr. Suess On The Loose": A2 Parks & Rec call for time, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Road. Hear these famous silly stories with a real life twist, for children ages 4-5. Register 662-7802
Beginner's Guide to the World Wide Web: A2 District Library 8:30 am West Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave. and Northeast Branch, 2713 Plymouth Rd. Register 994-1674 (W), 996-3180 (N)
Buhrrr Blasts: A2 Parks & Rec 3:30-5:15 pm, Buhr Ice Rink, 2751 Packard Rd. Special activities for kids, $3 adults/$2.50 youths & seniors ($2 skate rental). 971-3228
Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm. Closets R 4 Clothes (6 pm) & Radio Q (6:30 pm). News and more for the Les/Bi/Gay/Trans communities. 763-3500
Free HIV/AIDS Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center (HARC) 6-9 pm, Community Family Health Center, 1230 N. Maple Rd. Walk-in confidentil testing. 998-6117
Parsha & Pizza: American Movement for Israel 6-7:15 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Torah study & pizza. 769-0500
Support Group for LGBT Parents: Commong Language Bookstore 6:30-7:30 pm, 215 S. 4th Ave. Support/discussion group exploring issues for gay parents, every Wed. 663-0036
Open Class in Wicca: Magical Education Council of A2 7 pm, call for location. Beginning instruction. Kami 761-1137
Public Screening: 36th Ann Arbor Film Festival 7 pm-midnight, Gypsy Cafe, 214 N. 4th Ave. Screening of film entries for the March festival. 995-5356
Reform Chavurah Weekly Meeting: Hillel 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill. Help plans services and special events. 769-0500
Shamanic Journeys: Magical Education Council of A2 7:30 pm, ICC Ed Ctr, 1522 Hill. Trance-like visits to other worlds to the accompaniment of the shaman's drum. 665-3522
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Fesival [sic]: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. With George Kahumoko Jr., Rev. Dennis Kamakahi and Cyril Phinui, $15. 761-1454
Concert Band: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Hill Aud. With conductor James Tapia. 764-0594
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theater Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun)
East Quad Group: LGBTA 9 pm, 2nd Cooley Lounge, E. Quad. Weekly social group for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. 763-4186
Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am, 207 S. Ashley. With Brooks (bass), Rick Roe (piano), and Pete Siers (drums), $3. 662-8310
5 Thursday
Shulchan Ivrit: American Movement for Israel 5:30 pm, Cava Java (E.U. at S.U.), downstairs. A fun way to practice Hebrew. 769-0500
Frontrunners/Walkers 6:15 pm & 6:35 pm (see 3 Tue)
"Face the Music": WCBN 88.3 FM 7-8 pm. Radio show with the one-and-only arwulf arwulf. 763-3500
"Sexuality & Spirituality—Exploring the Connections": LGBTA 7-8 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. Discussion group. 662-5189
Intro to the Electronic Card Catalog: A2 District Library 7 pm. 343 S. Fifth Ave. 327-4550
Women's Basketball: LGBTA 7 pm, CCRB. All skill levels welcome, every Thu. women's.b-ball@u-mich.edu
"Open" Open Mic: Oz's Music 7:30-9:30 pm, 1920 Packard. With hosts Lili Fox and Shell. Perform or listen. 662-8283
Whirleyball" Grabs & Professionals/Hillel 8 pm, meet at Hillel, 1429 Hill. Learn to play whirleyball, $5. 769-0500
Al & Emily Cantrell: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Acoustic music with fiddle, $11. 761-1451
Guest/Faculty Recital: U-M School of Music 8 pm, McIntosh Theatre, N. Campus. Lecture/recital on the MIDI-flute. 764-0594
"Inhlanzi Ishelwe Amanzi—As Fish Out Of Water": Walk & Squawk Performance Project 8 pm, Wayne State University, General Lectures Bldg. Aud., Detroit. A multilingual tapestry of diverse South African characters, images, observations and personal stories exploring questions of cultures, identity, race and tradition, $15/$12 students & seniors. 668-0407
Dale Ward Singers: University Musical Society 8 pm, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. 40-person ensemble sings a wide variety of music, $20. 764-2538
"The Choreography of Geography": University Dance Company 8 pm, Power Center. Works inspired by the four points of the compass, including choreography by Merce Cunningham, $14-$18. 764-0450
Live Jazz: Thursdays at Leonardo's 8-10 pm, Pierpont Commons (lower level), N. Campus. Featured jazz combos of U-M students. 764-7544.
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun)
Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am (see 4 Wed)
Freakwater: Prism 9:30 pm, Blind Pig, 208 S. First. With special guests Mike Ireland & Holler, $6. 99-MUSIC
6 Friday
Delivering Shabbat Meals: Volunteers in Action/Hillel call for details. Help deliver Shabbat dinners to homebound elderly in A2. 769-0500
Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team call for time (see 1 Sun)
"How Could You Stoop SoLo?": Walk & Squawk Performance Project call for time and price, Hagopian World of Rugs, 850 S. Maple. Hilary Ramsden in an evening of solo pieces which examine love, time, cooking, traveling & the geography of our bodies. 643-8198
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Family Reading Night: A2 District Library call for time, Northeat Branch, 2713 Plymouth Rd. Local celebrities read their favorite books for children and families. 996-3180
Lady Sunshine & the X Band: The Tap Room call for time and price, 201 W. Mich., Ypsi. 482-5320
Graduate & Professional Mishneh Torah Chug: Hillel 8:30 am, 1429 Hill. Study of Rambam's cofe of Jewish law. 769-0500
Master Class: U-M School of Music 11 am, School if Music Recital Hall. Featuring choral conductor Dale Ward. 764-0594
Chamber Choir Master Class: University Musical Society 1:30 pm, U-M School of Music Recital Hall. Conductor Dale Ward works with the U-M Chamber Choir. 764-2538
Paul Klinger's E-Z Street Quintet: Bird of Paradise 5-8 pm, 207 S. Ashley. Dixieland to swing, $2. 662-8310
Women of Color Support Group: LGBTA 7 pm, LGBTA Loungue, Mich. Union 3rd Floor. For lesbian, bisexual, and questioning women of color. Every fri. 763-4186
Opera Workshop: U-M School of Music 7 pm, McIntosh Theatre, N. Campus. An evening of staged art song. 764-2538
Chesapeake: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. With Special guests Slaid Cleaves and The RDF Boys, $12.50. 761-1451
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra with Emanuel Ax: University Musical Society 8 pm, Hill Aud. One of the country's best chamber orchestras, featuring pianist Emanuel Ax, $16-$45. 764-2538
"The Choreography of Geography": University Dance Company 8 pm (see 5 Thu)
Guest Recital: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Britton Recital Hall, N. Camps. Darryl Taylor, tenor, presents African-American recital literature. 764-2538
David Mosher: Cafe Anzu 8-10 pm, 1733 Plymouth Rd. Acoustic folk. 769-1212
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun)
Preview "Inverted Pyramid": Performance Network 8 pm (see 12 Thu)
SongCrafters: Cafe Zola 9-11 pm, 112 W. Washington. With Liz Monblamco, Vint & Matilda, Elissa White Hatt and Michael Brock. 769-2020
Firebird Balalaika Ensemble: Espresso Royal Caffe 9-11 pm, 214 S. Main. Music of Russia and Eastern Europe performed on traditional instruments 769-2331
"Winner's Gig": Friday in Leonardo's 9-11 pm, Pierpont Commons. The winner of January's "Open Mic Night" will perform an entire evening's program. 764-7544
Janet Hailey & Tim Lyons: Cafe Felix 9-11 pm, 304 S. Main. Singer/songwriters. 662-8650
Jeannine Miller & Vincent Shandor Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 11 pm, & 12:30 am, 207 S. Ashley. Jazz, $5. 662-8310
Danny Cox: Cafe Afundi 10 pm-midnight, 304 S. Ashley. Live music. 665-0770
Friday Dance Jam: People Dancing 10:30 pm, People Dancing Studio, 111 Third St. Eclectic, recorder dance music (bring your own tapes). Smoke-and-alcohol-free, children welcome, wheelchair accessible, $3. 459-8136
7 Saturday
"Don't Let a Little Bit of Gravity Keep You Down": Reform Chavurah call for time, meet and Hillel, 1429 Hill. Indoor rock climbing. 647-4365
Movie Night: Conservative Minyan/Hillel call for time, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Mel Brooks Movie Marathon. 769-0500
Free HIV/AIDS Testing: HIV/AIDS Recourse Center (HARC) 10 am-2 pm, HARC offices, 3075 Clark Rd., Ste. 203, Ypsi. Second location: St. Peter A.M.E. Church, 948 Wating Bldv., Ypsi. Walk-in, confidential testing. 572-9355
Creative Expression Group: LGBTA 1 pm, Walk & Squawk Studio, 122 E. Mosley. Teens interested in exploring issues of sexual orientation and gender identity; no artistic experience necessary. Allies welcome. 763-4186.
Winter Hike: Jewish Environmental Awareness Project 1:30 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Afternoon hike. 769-0500
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 3 pm (see 1 Sun)
Open Jam: A2 Council for Traditional Music and Dance 4-6 pm, Pittsfield Grange, 3337 A2-Saline Rd. All levels of string band musicians invited. 662-3371
Interfaith Worship Service: Guild House 5:30-6:30 pm, 802 Monroe. Weekly worship. 662-5189
Kenny Baron: Kerrytown Concert House 7 & 9 pm, 415 N. Fourth Ave. In celebration of his newest Verve recording "Things Unseen," this pianist masterfully blends open space and edgy rhythms, $10-$15, call for reservations. 769-2999
Steve Ferguson & The Midwest Creole Ensemble: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Cajun blues-rock, $12.50. 761-1451
Contemporary Directions Ensemble: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Rackham Lecture Hall. Music by U-M composers. 764-0594
First Saturday Contra Dance: A2 Council for Traditional Music & Dance 8 pm, Pittsfield Grange, 3337 A2-Saline Rd. Dance to live music, $6. 769-1052
February Frolic: Tree of Life MCC 8 pm-midnight, First Congregational Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. Fun, food and dancing for LGBT and friends, $3-5 donation. 485-3922
Valentine Skate: Ann Arbor Parks & Rec 8-9:30 pm, Veterans Memorial Park Indoor Ice Arena, Jackson and Maple. Skating for all ages, with live dj, $4.25/adult, $3.50/youth & senior, $2 skate rental/ 761-7240
Coffeehouse Series: Mich. Union Arts & Programs 8 pm, U-Club, Mich. Union. Dynamic Duos and Trios Night. 763-3202
"Inhlanzi Ishelwe Amanzi—As Fish Out Of Water": Walk & Squawk Performance Project 8 pm (see 5 Thu)
"The Choreography of Geography": University Dance Company 8 pm (see 5 Thu)
Preview "Inverted Pyramid": Performance Network 8 pm (see 12 Thu)
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun)
"Sur": Sweetwaters Cafe 9-11 pm, 123 W. Washington. Singer/guitarist of the Sur Trio performs her solo repertoire. 769-2331
Superfastrunners: Cafe Felix 9-11 pm, 304 S. Main. Acoustic-based, post-punk world folk. 662-8650
Luna: Prism 9:30 pm, Blind Pig, 208 S. First. With Apples in Stereo, $12. 99-MUSIC
Jeannine Miller & Vincent Shandor Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 11 pm & 12:30 am (see 6 Fri)
8 Sunday
3rd Annual Progressive Concert & Reception: UMGALAS call for time, U-M School of Music, Blanche Anderson Moore Organ Hall. 764-3292
Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team call for time (see 1 Sun)
Swim Lessons: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team noon (see 1 Sun)
Kids Concerts: Oz's Music 1 pm, 1920 Packard Rd. Open stage for the young ones. Perform or listen. 662-8283
Meeting: A2 Co-Housing Group 1-3 pm, Nicola's Books, 2513 Jackson Rd. Update on the local Co-Housing project. 663-7523
Live Music: Borders Books 1 pm, 612 E. Liberty. "Buzzrats" unplugged. 668-7652
Preview "Inverted Pyramid": Performance Network 2 & 7 pm (see 12 Thu)
"The Choreography of Geography": University Dance Company 2 pm (see 5 Thu)
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 2 pm (see 1 Sun)
"Fatty & Mabel": A2 Silent Film Society 3 pm, Clarion Hotel, 2900 Jackson Rd. 4 short-subject films with Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle and feature film "Mickey" (1918), $4. 677-1359
Canadian Brass:University Musical Society 4 pm, Hill Aud. Unlikely blend of vaudeville and high culture, $18-$30. 764-2538
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 1 Sun)
Folkin' A-Squared: The Ark 7 pm, 316 S. Main. A2 Songwriters In The Round with Chris Buhalis, K.C. Groves, Lisa Hunter, Brian Lillie, Kevin Meisel, Jim Roll, Jo Serrapere and Rollie Russing III; hosted by Dick Siegel, $10. 761-1451
"Inhlanzi Ishelwe Amanzi—As Fish Out Of Water": Walk and Squawk Performance Project 7 pm (see 5 Thu)
Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men & Biexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 1 Sun)
"When Night is Falling": Queer Visibility Week 8 pm, Trotter House. Story of a love affair between two women, this film touches on sexuality, race, religion and class. 763-4186
Israeli Dancing: Hillel 8-10 pm, 1429 Hill. Instruction & dancing, $2.50. 769-0500
Gramercy Trio: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Evening of music with this newly formed trio, $5-$12. Reservations 769-2999
Gender Explorers: LGBTA 8 pm, Room 3110, Mich. Union. New social/support group for transgenderists, trans-sexuals, cross-dressers, Third Genders, intersexuals, those questioning their gender, and all others who live outside of society's gender expectations. 763-4186
A2 Bluestage: Arbor Brewing Company 8pm-midnight (see 1 Sun)
Jazz Jam Session: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm- 1 am (see 1 Sun)
9 MONDAY
"The Environmental Semester, Rethinking the Relationship": Organization of African-American Students in Architecture and Urban Planning call for time, Atrium Gallery. Exhibition of renderings and models in support of the LSA theme semester (thru 25 Wed). 764-7544
HIV & Recovery: HARC (see 2 Mon)
Support Group for Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth: Ozone House (see 2 Mon)
Introduction to Computers: A2 District Library 10 am, 343 S. Fifth Ave. "Hands on" class, $5. Register 327-4550
Job Hunters Networking: Soundings 10-11:30 am (see 2 Mon)
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Women's Support Group: LGBTA 5:15 pm (see 2 Mon)
African-American History Month Reception: A2 District Library 7-8 pm, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Community reception with delicacies and music. 327-4525
Live Jazz: Mondays in Leonardo's 7-9 pm (see 2 Mon)
"Mental Illness in Children and Adolescents": Aliiance for the Mentally Ill of Washtenaw County 7:30-9:30 pm, St. Clare/Temple Beth Emeth Bldg., 2309 Packard. Q&A with guest speaker. 994-6611
Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus 7:30 pm (see 2 Mon)
Composers Forum: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Britton Recital Hall, N. Campus. Showcase of new works by U-M students. 964-0594
"Network Chiropractic's Role in Your Health Care Plan": Dr. Rob Koliner 8 pm, 1210 North Maple. An introduction to the practice and philosophy of Network Chiropractics. 761-5908
Midrash & Munchies: Conservative Minyan/Hillel 8-9 pm, 1429 Hill. With Rabbi Rich Kirschen 769-0500
Interactive Theater: Hillel/U-M Housing Division 8 pm (see 2 Mon)
Movie Night: Reform Chavurah 8:30 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Showing of "Billy Madison." 769-0500
The Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 2 Mon)
10 Tuesday
Living with HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center call for time (see 3 Tue)
Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team call for time (see 1 Sun)
"No Two Snowflakes Are Alike": A2 Materials Recovery Facility 1-4 pm, MRF Education Center, 4120 Platt Rd. Learn all about reducing, reusing and recycling paper while exercising your creativity. 994-2807
Community Ethnic Festival & African Fashion Show: A2 Parks & Rec 6-8:30 pm, Bryant Community Center, 3 W. Eden Court. African-inspired designs by local artists. Bring a favorite dish to share; call for fees and registration. 994-2722
Free HIV/AIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 3 Tue)
Frontrunners/Walkers 6:15 pm & 6:35 pm (see 3 Tue)
Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30 pm (see 3 Tue)
Advanced Contra-English Dance: Rocky Road 7-9:45 pm, Chapel Hill Condo Clubhouse, 3350 Green Rd. All dances taught, $5. 662-5158
Introduction to Genealogy Resources: A2 District Library 7 pm, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Register 327-4550
Movie Night: Frankel Center for Judaic Studies 7 pm, 1300 Chemistry Bldg. Showing of the film "Shop On Main Street." 769-0500
Origami Demonstration: A2 District Library 7-8 pm, Main Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Don Shall, A2's
Origami Guy" returns. Register 327-8301
Men's Support Group: LGBTA 7 pm (see 3 Tue)
Meeting: CASA 7-8:30 pm (see 3 Tue)
Movie Night: Jewish Women's Forum/Ahava—Jewish LesBiGay Collective 7:30 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Showing of the film "Torch Song Trilogy" 769-0500
Weekly Meeting: Conservative Minyan 7:30 pm (see 3 Tue)
Fellowship of Isis: Magical Education Council of A2 7:30 pm (see 3 Tue)
Queer People of Color: Queer Visibility Week 8 pm, Anderson Room D, Mich. Union. Discussion with panel of students from All Us and Mothra. 763-4186
Guy Davis: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Acoustic blues, $11. 761-1451
University Philharmonia Orchestra: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Hill Aud. Works by Mendelssohn and Bizet, with conductor Pier Calabria. 764-0594
"Get Curious w/ Safety Girl & Butch Curious": CTV Channel 9 9 pm. Public access live call-in TV show. 975-9975
Meeting: Sappho Gamma Phi 9 pm (see 3 Tue)
Acid Jazz Night with Transmission: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm-1:30 am, 207 S. Ashley. Funky, avant-garde dance music, $5. 662-8310
11 Wednesday
Living with HIV: HIVS/AIDS Resource Center call for time (see 3 Tue)
"Dr. Suess On The Loose": A2 Parks & Rec call for time (see 4 Wed)
Lecture: Frankel Center for Judaic Studies noon, Commons Room, Lane Hall. Assistant Prof. Kemal Bakar frm the Univ. of Sarajevo will discuss "The Sarajevo Hagadah—Keepers, Seekers and Retrievers." 769-0500
Buhrrr Blasts: A2 Parks & Rec 3:30-5:15 pm (see 4 Wed)
Free HIV/AIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 4 Wed)
Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm (see 4 Wed)
Parsha & Pizza: AMI 6-7:15 pm (see 4 Wed)
Support Group for LGBT Parents: Common Language Bookstore 6:30-7:30 pm (see 4 Wed)
Beginner's Guide to the World Wide Web: A2 District Library 7 pm, Loving Branch, 3042 Creek Drive. Register 994-2353
"When Harry Met Sally": Pierpont Commons 7 pm, Easy Room. Rob Reiner's buoyant romantic comedy, $1. 764-7544
Reform Chavurah: Hillel 7:30 pm (see 4 Wed)
Shamanic Journeys: Magical Ed. Council of A2 7:30 (see 4 Wed)
LGBT Faculty, Staff & Administration: Queer Visibility Week 8 pm, Kuenzel Room, Mich. Union. Panelists will discuss their experience of being queer and working for the U-M. 763-4186
Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Perform or listen, sign-up begins at 7:30, $3. 761-1451
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam: University Musical Society 8 pm, Hill Aud. Program of Mahlet and Bruckney, $20-$55. 764-2538
BR5-49: PRISM 8 pm, Majestic, 4140 Woodward, Detroit. With Gino & The Lone Valley Boys and Swingin Demons, $12.50. 99-MUSIC
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun)
Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am (see 4 Wed)
East Quad Group: LGBTA 9 pm (see 4 Wed)
12 Thursday
"Become Outrageous": Town Hall Celebrity Lecture Series 10:30 am, Mendelssohn Theater. With gerontologist, sociologist and educator Ruth Harriott Jacobs. Luncheon to follow, $15/lecture, $15/luncheon. 663-4451
Dinner for the Homeless: Volunteers in Action/Hillel 3-5 pm (cook food), 5-7 pm (serve food), First United Methodist Church (across from Frieze). Walk-in help needed. 769-0500
Women of Influence Series: SOS Community Services 5-6 pm, Genesis Center, 2309 Packard, St. Clare's Church and Temple Beth Emeth. Theme: "Each one of us is a woman of influence." 485-8730
Shulchan Ivrit: American Movement for Israel 5:30 pm (see 5 Thu)
Frontrunners/Walkers 6:15 pm & 6:35 pm (see 3 Tue)
Women's Basketball: LGBTA 7 pm (see 5 Thu)
"Sexuality & Spirituality—Exploring the Connections": LGBTA 7-8 pm (see 5 Thu)
"Face the Music": WCBN 88.3 FM 7-8 pm (see 5 Thu)
Songwriters Open Mic: Oz's Music 7:30-9:30 pm, 1920 Packard. With host Jim Novak. Perform or listen. 662-8283
Lani Ka'ahumanu—Bisexual and Bicultural: Queer Visibility Week 8 pm, Rackham Amphitheater. First major bisexual speaker to appear at U-M. 763-4186
Jazz Combos: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Rackham Lecture Hall. 764-0594
"Inverted Pyramid": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. Opening night. Comedy by Larry Dean Harris about Gary, an ambitious gay art director who approaches Diana, a Jewish woman, for a position in her high-powered advertising agency, and their ensuing friendship, $15/$12 students & seniors, Thu is pay-what-you-can-day. (Sign-language interpreter provided for the 2 pm show on March 1). 663-0681
"The Man Who Came To Dinner": P.T.D. Productions 8 pm, Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron, Ypsi. Comedy by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman in which the celebrity "houseguest from hell" lands on the doorstep of the Stanley family's Ohio home, $12/$9 students & seniors. 483-7345
"The Best People": U-M Dept. of Theatre and Drama 8 pm, Mendelssohn Theatre. Avery Hopwood's and David Gray's 1924 period comedy which reveals how perceptions of moral character are colored by class differences, $14-$18. 764-0450
David Barrett & Kitty Donohoe: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Live music, $10. 761-1451
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun)
Live Jazz: Thursdays in Leonardo's 8-10 pm (see 5 Thu)
Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am (see 4 Wed)
"Get Curious w/ Safety Girl & Butch Curious": CTV Channel 9 10 pm. (see 10 Tue)
13 FRIDAY
Delivering Shabbat Meals: Volunteers in Action/Hillel call for time (see 1 Sun)
Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team call for time (see 1 Sun)
Moving Beyond the Basics: A2 District Library 8:30 am, West Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave. Web class 3. Register 994-1674
Graduate & Professional Mishneh Torah Chug: Hillel 8:30 am (see 6 Fri)
Kiss-In: Queer Visibility Week noon, U-M Diag. People of all sexual orientations will gather to demonstrate affection in a safe public space. 763-4186
Safer-Sex Workshop: Queer Visibility Week 2 pm, Kuenzel Room, Mich. Union. Lani Ka'ahumanu and her "safer-sex sluts" present a wild safer-sex education workshop for people of all sexual orientations. 763-4186
Paul Klinger's E-Z Street Quintet: Bird of Paradise 5-8 pm (see 6 Fri)
Winter Evening at Cobblestone Farm: A2 Parks & Rec 6-9 pm, 2781 Packard. Experience a typical evening on the farm with craft projects and games, $2/person, $8/family. 994-2928
Sharing Shabbat & Dinner: Reform Chavurah 6:25 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Bring your friends, Jews and non-Jewish, to services and dinner. Reservations 769-0500
Moonlight Serenade: A2 Parks & Rec 6:30-9 pm, Huron Hills Cross Country Ski Center, 3465 E. Huron River Dr. Cross country ski under the stars, $2.50/trail fee, $1.25-$3.50/equipment rental. 971-6840
"Hearts For The Arts '98": A2 Symphony Orchestra & Heart Care Program of the U-M Health System 6:30 pm, Crowne Plaza, 610 Hilton Blvd.
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Annual benefit dinner dance and celebrity art acution promotes public support for the arts and awareness of the prevention of heart diseas, $75 & $125. 994-4801
Booklover's Guide to the Internet: A2 District Library 7 pm, Northeast Branch, 2713 Plymouth Road. Introduction to websites of interest to readers. Register 996-3180
Women of Color Support Group: LGBTA 7 pm (see 6 Fri)
Empatheater: Kerrytown Concert House 7:30 pm 415 N. 4th Ave. Improvisation troupe trained in Drama Therapy and Psychodrama. Performances are designed from situations written by audience members, $7-$12. 769-2999
Discussion Group: OLO (Older Lesbians Organizing) 7:30 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 215 S. 4th Ave. Topics will be love, lust and passion. 663-0036
Mack Pool Luau: A2 Parks & Rec 7:30-9 pm, Mack Indoor Pool, 715 Brooks. Tropical refreshments and games, $2.50/adults, $1.50/youth & seniors. 994-2898
Veggie Shabbat Potluck: Grads & Professions/Hillel 7:45 pm, Lawyers' Club, Law Quad. This month's focus is on Judaism and the environment. 769-0500
Benefit: A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm, Civic Playhouse, 2275 Platt Rd. An evening of cabaret entertainment in a fundraiser to support the A2 Civic Theatre, $15. 971-AACT
Juan-José Mosalini and His Grand Tango Orchestra: University Musical Society 8 pm, Rackham Aud. This Parisian tango orchestra celebrates romance with passionate sounds, $16-$30. 764-2538
Symphony Band: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Hill Aud. With conductor Kevin Sedatole. 764-0594
Saffire—The Uppity Blues Women: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. More than just acoustic blues, $15. 761-1451
Jennifer Jean Smith: Cafe Anzu 8-10 pm, 1733 Plymouth Rd. Folk music. 769-1212
Jonny Lang: Prism 8 pm, Clutch Cargo's 65 E. Huron, Pontiac. With guest G.B.Leighton, $17.50. 99-MUSIC
"Inverted Pyramid": Performance Network 8 pm (see 12 Thu)
"The Man Who Came To Dinner": P.T.D. Productions 8 pm (see 12 Thu)
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun)
"The Best People": U-M Department of Theatre & Drama 8 pm (see 12 Thu)
An Oneg of Laughter: Reform Chavurah 9 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. With Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg. 769-0500
Danny Cox: Cafe Felix 9-11 pm, 304 S. Main. Live music. 662-8650
Five Guys Named Moe: Espresso Royal Caffe 9-11 pm, 214 S. Main. Acoustic swing. 668-1838
Owain Phyfe & the New World Renaissance Band: Cafe Zola 9-11 pm, 112 W. Washington. Live music. 769-2020
Paul Vornhagen Quartet: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 11 pm, & 12:30 am, 207 S. Ashley. Live jazz, $5. 662-8310
Ricardo Seir: Cafe Afundi 10 pm-midnight, 304 S. Ashley. Latin music. 665-0770
14 Saturday
Blizzard Ball Scramble: Ann Arbor Parks & Rec 9 am, Leslie Park Gold Course, 2120 Traver Road. Play six holes of golf in the snow with sloppy joes and cake afterwards, $48/per 4-person team, pre-register. 971-6840
"No Two Snowflakes Are Alike": A2 Materials Recovery Facility 10 am-noon (see 10 Tue)
Free HIV/AIDS Testing: HARC 10 am-2 pm (see 7 Sat)
Beginner's Guide to the World Wide Web: A2 District Library 11 am, 343 S. Fifth Ave., $5. Register 327-4550
Creative Expression Group: LGBTA 1 pm (se 7 Sat)
Victorian Valentine's Day: A2 Parks & Rec 1:30 & 3:30 pm, Kempf House, 312 S. Division. Enjoy the old world charm and romance of a traditional Valentine's Day tea, reservations required with pre-payment of $10/person. 994-4898
Buhrrr Fest: A2 Parks & Rec 2:30-4:30 pm, Buhr Outdoor Ice Rink, 2751 Packard. Variety of winter events on and around the ice rink, $3/adults, $2.50/youth & seniors, $2/skate rental. 971-3228
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 3 pm (see 1 Sun)
Interfaith Worship Service: Guild House 5:30-6:30 pm (see 7 Sat)
Owl Prowl—A Winter Hoot: A2 Parks & Rec 6:30-8:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Family event filled with night hikes, owl calling, games and more, $6/person, $15/family. 662-7802
"Pandora's Box": Cinema guild 7 & 10:20 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud. 994-0027
Mark "Mr. B" Braun's Annual Birthday Bounce...Valentine's Day Blues & Boogie: Kerrytown Concert House 7 & 9 pm, 415 N. Fourth Ave. An evening of blues, boogie & beyond, with George Bedard, $10-$25. Reservations 769-2999
Biza Sopa & Bichinis Bia Congo Dance Troupe: The Ark 8 pm, 315 S. Main. Congolese music and dances, $10. 761-1451
Chen Zimbalista: University Musical Society 8 pm, Rackham Aud. One man with over 40 drums, cymbals, a marima and a vibraphone, with special guests, $10-$26. 764-2538
"Inverted Pyramid": Performance Network 8 pm (see 12 Thu)
"The Man Who Came To Dinner": P.T.D. Productions 8 pm (see 12 Thu)
"The Best People": U-M Dept. of Theatre & Drama 8 pm (see 12 Thu)
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun)
"The Passion of Joan of Arc": Cinema Guild 9 pm, Nat. Sci. Aud. 994-0027
Poetry Love Fest: Cafe Felix 9-11 pm, 304 S. Main. Ten poets and musicians share their Valentine offerings. 662-8650
Wild Birds: Sweetwaters Cafe 9-11 pm, 123 W. Washington. Live music with Katherine Weider, David Goldfinger and Glenn Bering. 769-2331
Paul Vornhagen Quarter: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 11 pm, & 12:30 am (see 13 Fri)
15 Sunday
Monthly Meeting: A. Lorde Collective call for time, Affirmations Community Center, 195 W. Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale. Serving the needs and interested of Black lesbians in the metro Detroit area; every 3rd Sun. 313-862-3396
International Conference: Frankel Center for Judaic Studies call for time, Rackham Assembly Hall. Theme: "A Century of Modern Jewish Politics: The Bund and Zionism in Poland and Eastern Europe." 769-0500
Community Singing Workshop: Walk & Squawk Performance Project call for time, Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren, Detroit. The South African cast of "As Fish Out Of Water" performs and teaches traditional South African music. 668-0407
Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team noon (see 1 Sun)
Live Music: Borders Books 1 pm, 612 E. Liberty. Surf music with the "Prodigals." 668-7652
Victorian Valentine's Day: A2 Parks & Rec 1:30 & 3:30 pm (see 14 Sat)
Gender-Free Contra Dance: A2 Rainbow Contra Dancers 2-5 pm, A2 Friends Meeting House, 1420 Hill St. American folk dancing without gender-specific dance roles, $6/$5 students. 764-6958
Meeting: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays/PFLAG Ann Arbor 2-5 pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1917 Washtenaw. 741-0659
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 2 pm (see 1 Sun)
"The Best People": U-M Dept. of Theatre & Drama 2 pm (see 12 Thu)
"Inverted Pyramid": Performance Network 2 & 7 pm (see 12 Thu)
Yuki & Tomoko Mack: Kerrytown Concert House 4 pm, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Piano duo, call for ticket info. 769-2999
Michigan Chamber Players: U-M School of Music 4 pm, Britton Recital Hall, N. Campus. Program of Turina and Brahms. 764-0594
Meeting: Zen Meditation Group/LGBTA 4-6 pm (see 1 Sun)
Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 1 Sun)
Skating Party: Professional Womyn's Social Group 7 pm, Buhr Park. For womyn and their (girl)friends & families. 213-5452
Jonatha Brooke: The Ark 7:30 pm, 316 S. Main. Singer, songwriter & guitarist, $15. 761-1451
Henry Rollins: Prism 7:30 pm, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. Spoken Word Tour, $13.50. 99-MUSIC
Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 1 Sun)
"The Man Who Came To Dinner": P.T.D. Productions 8 pm (see 12 Thu)
Israeli Dancing: Hillel 8-10 pm (see 8 Sun)
A2 Bluestage: Arbor Brewing Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun)
Jazz Jam Session: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 1 Sun)
16 Monday
Support Group for Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth: Ozone House (see 2 Mon)
HIV & Recovery: HARC (see 2 Mon)
Job Hunters Networking: Soundings 10-11:30 am (see 2 Mon)
Women's Support Group: LGBTA 5:15 pm (see 2 Mon)
Meet Your Local Witch Night: Magical Education Council of A2 6-8 pm, Gypsy Cafe, 214 N. 4th Ave. Monthly fathering from all Wiccan traditions. Kami 761-1137
Kid's World Wide Web Demonstration: A2 District Library 7-8 pm, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Families welcome. 327-8301
Meeting: Unscouts 7 pm, Eastern Accents Bakery & Cafe. Bisexual women's support and social group for ages 21 and over. 913-8660
Audition: Ypsilanti Players 7-10 pm, St. Luke's Church, 120 N. Huron, Ypsi. Auditioning for the two act comedy "The Cashier" by Glen Merzer. 15 roles available for men and women of ages 18 to 60-plus. 487-PLAY
Live Jazz: Mondays in Leonardo's 7-9 pm (see 2 Mon)
Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus 7:30 pm (see 2 Mon)
Interactive Theater: Hillel/U-M Housing Division 8 pm (see 2 Mon)
The Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 2 Mon)
17 Tuesday
Living with HIV: HARC call for time (see 3 Tue)
Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team call for time (see 1 Sun)
Moving Beyond the Basics: A2 District Library 3 pm, Loving Branch, 3042 Creek Dr. Web class 3. Register 994-2353
Free HIV/AIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 3 Tue)
Frontrunners/Walkers 6:15 pm & 6:35 pm (see 23 Tue)
Lesbian Survivor Support Group: LGBTA 6:30 pm (see 3 Tue
African-American History Month Forum: A2 District Library 7-8 pm, 343 S. Fifth Ave. "Ann Arbor: Then And Now," a discussion forum on race relations in the community. 327-4525
LGBT Graduate Student Forum: LGBTA 7 pm, East Conference Room, Rackham. Topic: "LGBT Graduate Student & Faculty Interactions—Building Professional Relationships." 763-4186
Introduction to Computers: A2 District Library 7 pm, (see 9 Mon)
Audition: Ypsilanti Players 7-10 pm (see 16 Mon)
Men's Support Group: LGBTA 7 pm (see 3 Tue)
Meeting: CASA 7-8:30 pm (see 3 Tue)
English Country Dancing: A2 Council for Traditional Music & Dance 7-9:45 pm (see 3 Tue)
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Weekly Meeting: Conservative Minyan 7:30 pm (see 3 Tue)
Fellowship of Isis: Magical Education Council of A2 7:30 pm (see 3 Tue)
Bill Morrisey: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Blues, $11. 761-1451
Chamber Choir and University Chamber Orchestra: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Hill Aud. Program of Haydn. 764-0594
"Get Curious w/ Safety Girl & Butch Curious": CTV Channel 9 9 pm (see 10 Tue)
Meeting: Sappho Gamma Phi 9 pm (see 3 Tue)
Poignant Plecostomus: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm-1:30 am (see 3 Tue)
18 Wednesday
Living with HIV: HARC call for time (see 3 Tue)
"Dr. Suess On The Loose": A2 Parks & Rec call for time (see 4 Wed)
Introduction to the Electronic Card Catalog: A2 District Library 8:30 am, West Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave. Register 994-1674
Moving Beyond the Basics: A2 District Library 8:30 am, Northeast Branch, 2713 Plymouth Road. Web class 3. Register 996-3180
Community Singing Workshop: Walk & Squawk Performance Project 2 pm, Rackham Aud. (see 15 Sun)
Buhrr Blasts: A2 Parks & Rec 3:30-5:15 pm (see 4 Wed)
Free HIV/AIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 4 Wed)
Parsha & Pizza: AMI 6-7:15 pm (see 4 Wed)
String Figures & Games Workshop: People's Food Co-op 6:30-8:30 pm, 216 N. 4th Ave. Creative fun with string, for ages 6 and beyond. Register 769-0095
Support Group for LGBT Parents: Common Language Bookstore 6:30-7:30 pm (see 4 Wed)
Beginner's Guide to the Web: A2 District Library 7 pm (see 14 Sat)
Open Class in Wicca: Magical Ed. Council of A2 7 pm (see 4 Wed)
Reform Chavurah: Hillel 7:30 pm (see 4 Wed)
Shamanic Journeys: Magical Ed. Council of A2 7:30 pm (see 4 Wed)
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun)
Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm (see 11 Wed)
East Quad Group: LGBTA 9 pm (see 4 Wed)
Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am (see 4 Wed)
19 Thursday
Web Walk: A2 District Library 4 pm, 343 S. Fifth Ave. How to navigate netscape while exploring kid-safe websites. For first through fifth grades accompanied by an adult, $5. Register 327-4550
Shulchan Ivrit: American Movement for Israel 5:30 pm (see 5 Thu)
Frontrunners/Walkers 6:15 pm & 6:35 pm (see 3 Tue)
Healthy Family Series: People's Food Co-op 7-8:30 pm, 216 N. 4th Ave. "Men Talk About Heath,' a holistic discussion with Dr. Susie Zick. Register 769-0095
"Face the Music": WCBN 88.3 FM 7-8 pm (ee 5 Thu)
Women's Basketball: LGBTA 7 pm (see 5 Thu)
"Sexuality & Spirituality": LGBTA7-8 pm (see 5 Thu)
Rap Session: Jewish Women's Forum 7:30 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Discussion of body image. 769-0500
Blue-Green Open Mic: Oz's Music 7:30-9:30 pm, 1920 Packard. Acoustic blues, bluegrass, old time country & folk, with host Sid Rosenburg. Perform or listen. 662-8283
Dos Fallopia: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Comedy; "Dos Fallopia" are Lisa Koch & Peggy Platt, $13.50. 761-1451
Petersen Quartet: Musical Society 8 pm, Rackham Aud. Comprised of former principal players in the leading orchestras in Berlin and Leipzig. Meet the artists for a post-performance dialogue from the state, $14-$28. 764-2538
Ellen Rowe-Jiggs Whigam Quartet: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. Fourth Ave. U-M jazz faculty pianist Ellen Rowe brings her friends together for a dynamite evening of jazz, $5-$15. Reservations 769-2999
"The Man Who Came To Dinner": P.T.D. Productions 8 pm (see 12 Thu)
"Inverted Pyramid": Performance Network 8 pm (see 12 Thu)
Live Jazz: Thursdays in Leonardo's 8-10 pm (see 5 Thu)
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun)
Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am (see 4 Wed)
"Get Curious w/ Safety Girl & Butch Curious": CTV Channel 9 10 pm. (see 10 Tue)
20 Friday
Family Reading Night: A2 District Library call for time, West Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave. Local celebrities read their favorite books for children and families. 994-1674
Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team call for time (see 1 Sun)
Delivering Shabbat Meals: Volunteers in Action/Hillel call for time (see 6 Fri)
Mishneh Torah Chug: Hillel 8:30 am (see 6 Fri)
Beginner's Guide to Investment Resources: A2 District Library 7 pm, Loving Branch, 3042 Creek Drive. Overview of the Library's investment resources. Register 994-2353
Women of Color Support Group: LGBTA 7 pm (see 6 Fri)
Kid's Web Demonstration: A2 District Library 7-8 pm, (see 16 Mon)
1998 Huaren Cultural Show: Huaren Cultural Association 8 pm, Power Center. Featuring the Asian- American dramatic troupe, Descendants of the Monkey God, the Chinese Students Association Dance Troupe, and speaker Robert Kumaki, $3-$7. 913-1067
Chick Corea & Gary Burton: University Musical Society 8 pm, Michigan Theater. A double dose of jazz artistry on both keyboard and vibes, $20-$30. 764-2538
University Choir: U-M School of Music 8 pm, Hill Aud. 764-0594
"The Taffetas": Crosswell Opera House 8 pm, Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St, Adrian. This fictional female singing group will lead you on a musical journey through the fabulous '50s, $14-$16. 517-264-SHOW
RDF Boys: The Ark 9 pm, 316 S. Main. Bluegrass, $9. 761-1451
Danny Cox: Cafe Anzu 8-1o pm, 1733 Plymouth Rd. Live music. 769-1212
"The Man Who Came To Dinner": P.T.D. Productions 8 pm (see 12 Thu)
"Inverted Pyramid": Performance Network 8 pm (see 12 Thu)
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun)
Vint & Mathilda: Cafe Felix 9-11 pm, 304 S. Main. Guitar, vocals & violin. 662-8650
The Others: Cafe Zola 9-11 pm, 214 S. Main. Music of the Andres. 668-1838
Jim Carroll: Prism 9:30 pm, Blind Pig, 208 S. First, $12.50. 99-MUSIC
Sunny Wilkinson: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 11 pm & 12:30 am, 207 S. Ashley. Live jazz, $5. 662-8310
David Mosher: Cafe Afundi 10 pm-midnight, 304 S. Ashley. Acoustic folk. 665-0770
Friday Dance Jam: People Dancing 10:30 pm (see 6 Fri)
21 Saturday
"Toward Understanding" Workshop: American Friends Service Committee 9 am-5 pm, Lord of Light Lutheran Church, 801 S. Forest. Workshop on nonviolent, respectful communication about sexual orientation, $35 sliding scale. Register 761-8283
Introduction to Macrobiotics: Whole Foods Market 10 am-noon, WCC (call for location). Cooking demo and information packages, $15. 667-5008
Free HIV/AIDS Testing: HARC 10 am-2 pm (see 7 Sat)
Creative Expression Group: LGBTA 1 pm (see 7 Sat)
"The Tafettas": Crosswell Opera House 3 pm (see 16 Fri)
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 3 pm (see 1 Sun)
Open Jam: Cobblestone Farm Dancers 4-6 pm, Pittsfield Grange, 3337 A2-Saline Rd. All levels of string band musicians invited. 662-3371
Interfaith Worship Service: Guild House 5:30-6:30 pm (see 7 Sat)
Meeting: Lutherans Concerned 6:30 pm, Lord of Light Lutheran Church, 801 S. Forest. Lutheran group for lesbian, gay, and bisecual people. Scott 663-6954
Buckwheat Zydeco: Prism 7:30 & 10:30 pm, Blind Pig, 208 S. First, $14. 99-MUSIC
Glenda Kirkland: Great Lakes Performing Artist Associates 8 pm, Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Sopranist performs in celebration of Black History Month, $5-$12. 769-2999
Third Saturday Contra Dance: Cobblestone Farm Dancers 8 pm, Pittsfield Grange, 3337 A2-Saline Rd. All dances taught, all levels welcome, $6. 665-8863
International Performing Arts Series: Mich. Union Arts & Programs 8 pm, U-Club, Mich. Union. Music, dance & other talents representing many cultures of the world. 763-3202
Four Bitchin' Babes: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. With Sally Fingerett, Megon McDonough, Debi Smith and Camille West, $15. 761-1451
"The Taffetas": Crosswell Opera House 8 pm (see 20 Fri)
"The Man Who Came To Dinner": P.T.D. Productions 8 pm (see 12 Thu)
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun)
"Inverted Pyramid": Performance Network 8 pm (see 12 Thu)
Firebird Balalaika Ensemble: Sweetwaters Cafe 9-11 pm, 123 W. Washington. Music of Russia and Eastern Europe performed on traditional instruments. 769-2331
Jim Carroll: Prism 9 pm, Magic Stick, 4140 Woodward, Detroit. With guest American Mars, $12.50. 99-MUSIC
Superdot: Cafe Felix 9-11 pm, 204 S. Main. Reggae/jazz from metro Detroit. 662-8650
Sunny Wilkinson: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 11 pm, & 12:30 am (see 20 Fri)
Club Fabulous: LGBTA 10 pm-midnight, Rackham Assembly Hall. Mega-mix dance party. Smoke, drug & alcohol free. $5 slid[ing] scale. 763-4186
22 Sunday
Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team call for time (see 1 Sun)
Swim Lessons: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team noon (see 1 Sun)
Workshop "Towards Understanding": American Friends Service Committee 1-5 pm (see 21 Sat)
Mardi Gras: Whole Foods Market 1-4 pm, 2398 E. Stadium. Entertainment and food tasting. 971-3366
Family Dance Series: A2 Parks & Rec 2-4:30 pm, Cobblestone Farm Barn, 2781 Packard. Learn squares, contras and other dances geared towards families with children, $6/individual, $10/families. 975-9059
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 2 pm (see 1 Sun)
"Inverted Pyramid": Performance Network 2 & 7 pm (see 12 Thu)
Russian/German Classics: A2 Silent Film Society 3 pm, Clarion Hotel, 2900 Jackson Rd. "Strike" (1924) by Sergei Eisenstein
23 Monday
Support Group for Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth: Ozone House (see 2 Mon)
HIV & Recovery: HARC (see 2 Mon)
Job Hunters Networking: Soundings 10-11:30 am (see 2 Mon)
Beginner's Guide to the World Wide Web: A2 District Library 11 am (see 14 Sat)
Women's Support Group: LGBTA 5:15 pm (see 2 Mon)
Live Jazz: Mondays in Leonardo's 7-9 pm (see 2 Mon)
Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus 7:30 pm (see 2 Mon)
Interactive Theater: Hillel/U-M Housing Division 8 pm (see 2 Mon)
"Health Care In The USA": Dr. Rob Koliner 8 pm (see 9 Mon)
The Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 2 Mon)
24 Tuesday
Living with HIV: HARC call for time (see 3 Tue)
Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team call for time (see 1 Sun)
Searching the World Wide Web: A2 District Library 9:30 am, 343 S. Fve Ave. Web class 2: engines, metasearch engines and subject directories, $5. Register 327-4550
"Jewish Names—A Cultural Code": Frankel Center for Judaic Studies noon, 2040 Frieze Building. Presented by Aharon Demsky of Bar Ilan University. 769-0500
Habitat for Humanity: Volunteers in Action/Hillel 5-8 pm, 1429 Hill. Assist Habitat for Humanity in building homes for low-income families. 764-6718
Free HIV/AIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 3 Tue)
Frontrunners/Walkers 6:15 pm & 6:35 pm (see 3 Tue)
Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30 pm (see 3 Tue)
Men's Support Group: LGBTA 7 pm (see 3 Tue)
Meeting: CASA 7-8:30 pm (see 3 Tue)
Tips & Tricks on the Internet: A2 District Library 7 pm, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Easy ways to simplify navigation of the World Wide Web, $5. Register 327-4550
Advanced Contra-English Dance: Rocky Road 7-9:45 pm (see 10 Tue)
Fellowship of Isis: Magical Education Council of A2 7:30 pm (see 3 Tue)
Weekly Meeting: Conservative Minyan 7:30 pm (see 3 Tue)
Ellis Paul: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Singer/songwriter, $10. 961-1451
University Symphony Orchestra U-M School of Music 8 pm, Hill Aud. 764-0594
"Get Curious w/ Safety Girl & Butch Curious": CTV Channel 9 9 pm (see 10 Tue)
Meeting: Sappho Gamma Phi 9 pm (see 3 Tue)
Acid Jazz Night with Transmission: The Birth of Paradise 9:30 pm-1:30 am (see 10 Tue)
25 Wednesday
Living with HIV: HARC call for time (see 3 Tue)
"Dr. Suess On The Loose": A2 Parks & Rec call for time (see 4 Wed)
Community Singing Workshop: Walk & Squak Performance Project 2 pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4605 Cass at Forest, Detroit. (see 15 Sun)
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 3 pm (see 1 Sun)
Buhrr Blasts: A2 Parks & Rec 3:30-5:15 pm (see 4 Wed)
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Parsha & Pizza: AMI 6-7:15 pm (see 4 Wed)
Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 4 Wed)
Free HIV/AIDS Testing: HARC 6-9 pm (see 4 Wed)
Financial Planning Seminar: Common Language Bookstore 7 pm, 215 S. 4th Ave. Seminar emphasizing issues for gay and lesbian couples. 663-0036
Vitamins—Pros and Cons: Whole Foods Market 7-8 pm, Washtenaw Community College (cal for location), $15. 971-3366
Patty Griffin: The Ark 7 & 9:30 pm, 316 S. Main. Folk music, $15. 761-1451
Adult Support Group: Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Washtenaw County 7:30-9 pm, St. Clare/Temple Beth Emeth Building. 2309 Packard. Support group for relatives with family members with mental illness. 994-6611
Rosh Hodesh Service: Jewish Women's Forum/Hillel 7:30 pm, 1429 Hill. Creative, feminist service. 769-0500
Shamanic Journeys: Magical Ed. Council of A2 7:30 pm (see 4 Wed)
Reform Chavurah: Hillel 7:30 pm (see 4 Wed)
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun)
Open Mic Night: Wednesdays in Leonardo's 8-10 pm, Pierpont Commons. Interested performers should arrive at 7:45 to ensure a slot. 764-7544
Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am (see 4 Wed)
26 Thursday
Coffee Hour: SOS Community Services 10 am-noon, Espresso Royal Caffe, 214 S. Main. Bring a friend and meet others for (free) coffee and a discussion about homelessness, hunger and helping. 485-8730
"The Vulnerabilities of Gay Youth": LGBTA noon-2 pm, Library Resource Center, 2201 Hogback Rd. Karen Baker, MSW, will discuss why and how gay adolescents are vulnerable and at risk, $5. Reservations 761-7071
Beginners Guide to the Web: A2 District Library 3 pm (see 11 Wed)
Shulchan Ivrit: American Movement for Israel 5:30 pm (see 5 Thu)
Frontrunners/Walkers 6:15 pm & 6:35 pm (see 3 Tue)
Positive Women's Group: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 6:30-8:30 pm (see 8 Thu)
Beginners Guide to the World Wide Web: A2 District Library 7 pm, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Learn the basics of the World Wide Web, how to navigate Netscape and other search skills. 327-4550
Introduction to Lomi: Whole Foods Market 7-8:30 pm, Tappan Middle School, E. Stadium. History and demonstration of the Hawaiin art of Lomo La Hoku. 971-3366
Meeting: Southeast Michigan Naturists/Michigan Nude Beach Advocates 7-8 pm, Gypsy Cafe, 214 N. Fourth Ave. Monthly meeting. 475-9198
"Face the Music": WCBN 88.3 FM 7-8 pm (see 5 Thu)
"Sexuality and Spirituality": LBGTA 7-8 pm (see 5 Thu)
Women's Basketball: LGBTA 7 pm (see 5 Thu)
Acoustic Jam: Oz's Music 7:30-9:30 pm, 1920 Packard. With host Michael Northrup. Perform or listen. 662-8283
Solas: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. "New" Irish music, $15. 761-1451
Live Jazz: Thursdays in Leonardo's 8-10 pm (see 5 Thu)
"Inverted Pyramid": Performance Network 8 pm (see 12 Thu)
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun)
Ron Brooks Trio: The Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am (see 4 Wed)
"Get Curious w/ Safety Girl & Butch Curious": CTV Channel 9 10 pm (see 10 Tue)
27 Friday
Delivering Shabbat Meals: Volunteers in Action/Hillel call for time (see 6 Fri)
Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team call for time (see 1 Sun)
"Days Off Outdoors": A2 Parks * Rec 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. For children ages K-5, $30/child. Pre-registration is necessary. 662-7802
"No School Days at the Farm": A2 Parks & Rec 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Cobblestone Farm Center, 2781 Packard. Crafts, cooking, stories, and games for children ages k-5, $28/child. Pre-registration is necessary. 994-2928
The Art of Midwifery noon-3 pm, 106 E. Liberty. First of 8 Classes taught by Pat Kramer and Patty Brennan, $300. Register 663-1523
What's for Dinner?: Whole Foods Market 3-7 pm, 2398 E. Stadium. Cooking demonstration, food samples and recipes. 971-3366
Paul Klinger's E-Z Street Quintet: Bird of Paradise 5-8 pm (see 6 Fri)
Women of Color Support Group: LGBTA 7 pm (see 6 Fri)
11th Annual Storytelling Festival: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Weekend festival (thru Sunday, March 1). With Jay O'Callahan, Sheila Kay Adams and Mustard's Retreat, $12.50. 761-1451
Lisa Hunter: Cafe Anzu 8-10 pm, 1733 Plymouth Rd. Live music. 769*1451
Stephen Aron: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Classical guitar, $5-$12. 769-2999
"Inverted Pyramid": Performance Network 8 pm (see 12 Thu)
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 12 Thu)
"The Taffetas": Croswell Opera House 8 pm (see 20 Fri)
Blue Moon Quartet: Espresso Royale Caffe 9-11 pm, 214 S. Main. Swing & jazz, with violinist James Sneyd. 668-1838
David Mosher: Cafe Felix 9-11 pm, 304 S. Main. Acoustic folk. 662-8650
Richard Tillinghast & Poignant Plecostomus: Cafe Zola 9-11 pm, 112 W. Washington. Poetry & music. 769-2020
Lori LeFebre: The Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, 11 pm & 12 :30 am, 207 S. Ashley. With Jimmy Lee Troit, $5. 662-8310
Owain Phyfe & the New World Renaissance Band: Cafe Afundi 10 pm-midnight, 304 S. Ashley. 665-0770
28 Saturday
11th Annual Storytelling Festival: The Ark 9 am-noon, 316 S. Main. Weekend festival, thru March 1. Storytelling & creativity workshop with Jay O'Callahan, $30. Register 761-1800
Free HIV/AIDS Testing: HARC 10 am-2 pm (see 7 Sat)
Beginner's Guide to the Web: A2 District Library 11 am (see 14 Sat)
"Likety-Split Meals": Whole Foods Market noon-3 pm, 2398 E. Stadium. With Zonia Foco, author of "Likety Split Meals: For Health Conscious People On The Go." Book-signing and samples from recipes in the book. 971-3366
Creative Expression Group: LGBTA 1 pm (see 7 Sat)
"Give Us A Hand": Community Action on Substance Abuse 2-4 pm, A2 District Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Family program featuring performers with a drug-free message. 327-4525
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 3 pm (see1 Sun)
Interfaith Worship Service: Guild House 5:30-6:30 pm (see 7 Sat)
Saturday Night at the Farm OLO (Older Lesbians Organizing) 7:30 pm, call for location. Potluck. 428-8824
Jacob Sacks Quintet: Kerrytown Concert House 8 pm, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Jazz, $5-$12. 769-2999
11th Annual Storytelling Festival: The Ark 8 pm, 316 S. Main. Weekend festival, thru March 1. With Michael Cooney, Bill Harley and Patricia Vereen-Dixon, $12.50. 761-1451
"Inverted Pyramid": Performance Network 8 pm (see 12 Thu)
"Julie Johnson": Purple Rose Theatre Company 8 pm (see 1 Sun)
"The Taffetas": Croswell Opera House 8 pm (see 20 Fri)
Pena WorldBeat: Cafe Felix 9-11 pm, 304 S. Main. Tropical Latin/jazz. 662-8650
"Salero": Sweetwaters Cafe 9-11 pm, 123 W. Washington. Flamenco. 769-2331
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