4 GROUNDCOVER NEWS COMMUNITY EVENTS community EVENTS RIVERSIDE SWINGS Friday, March 6, 9-11 p.m. Riverside arts center. 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Swing dancing every Friday to recorded music. No partner or experience required. Wear comfortable low-grip/tread shoes. Preceded at 7 and 8 p.m. by hour-long lessons. Followed by a “late-night blues-&-fusion” dance. The 1st Friday of each month is free, and the 3rd Friday includes a Charleston lesson. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY BENEFIT SHOW Saturday, March 7, 5-8 p.m., LIVE nightclub 102 S. First Ave. Ann Arbor. Performances by Maddy Ringo, SK Rodriguez, Me Again Medicine Show, Juniper, Kira Blue and Michele Smolarski. Benefit show for Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. ANNUAL ADULTS SKATE TOO EXHIBITION Sunday, March 8, 12:45 -1:35 p.m., Ann Arbor Ice Club, 2121 Oak Valley. Local adult skaters of all levels show off their skills in freestyle, dance and showcase skating. Presented by the Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club. WONDER WALKS Matthaei Botanical Gardens lobby, 1800 N Dixboro Rd. Ann Arbor. Sunday, March 8, 1 p.m., "Signs for Spring." Walk to look for signs of thaw and birds returning. Wednesday March 18, 5 p.m. "Beaver Tales and Co-existence." Learn about how beavers have shaped local history and see changes in Matthaei since a family of beavers took up residence in 2023. OSCARS PREVIEW Wednesday, March 11, 6-7:30 p.m., AADL downtown, lower level program room. Attention all film fans! Join movie buffs Nick Alderink (Cinema Program Director at the Michigan Theater), Tara Calligan (Marketing Director at the Michigan Theater), Erica Gleichman (Head Projectionist at the Michigan Theater) and Martin Bandyke (host of Fine Tuning on Ann Arbor’s 107one) as they discuss who will win and who should win Oscars at the 98th Academy Awards. This Oscars preview event will include lots of movie clips and audience participation. SAFFRON KINGDOM SCREENING Thursday, March 12, 6-9 p.m., Rackham Auditorium 915 E Washington St., Ann Arbor. Screening of Saffron Kingdom, an exploration of the impacts of the Kashmir conflict, told through the journey of a family from Srinagar to Atlanta, highlighting themes of trauma, identity and resilience. Followed by Q+A with director Arfat Sheikh. Presented by United Asian American Organizations and Daffodil Productions. 2026 ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT Friday, March 13, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor This summit is designed to connect entrepreneurs and small business owners at any stage with the resources to help them grow their business successfully. This year’s event will include a government panel, a resource fair, presentations, multiple breakout growth lab offerings, and time dedicated to networking. If you plan to attend, please register here: bit.ly/4qjCMVp GROUNDCOVER WRITING WORKSHOP: STORY CONSTRUCTION Friday, March 13, 10 a.m., Groundcover News office. Sam Killian will be leading a workshop on presenting news stories: leads, hooks, closings and titles. Attend alongside Groundcover vendors and writers. BIKE SUMMIT 2026 Sunday, March 15, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., WCC Student Center, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. All invited to join area bicycle advocates and enthusiasts for speeches and breakout sessions on topics related to improving individual skills and local cycling. Food and drink will be available for purchase. POTENTIAL ART SHOW: THE NEUTRAL ZONE Monday, March 16, 4-6 p.m., The Neutral Zone, 310 E. Washington St. Ann Arbor. Juried exhibition of art by high school students from across the country. Winning artists will receive cash prizes, scholarships, art supplies and a chance to exhibit at art galleries. EMU GEN AI SUMMIT Monday, March 16, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., EMU Student Center, 900 Oakwood Street, Ypsilanti. EMU is convening a regional "Gen AI Summit: Learning Together at the Forefront of Change" to bring together community members, educators, professionals, students and more for meaningful dialogue about how generative AI is reshaping our lives, work and learning. 30TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF ART BY MICHIGAN PRISONERS Tuesday, March 17, 6 p.m., U-M North Campus, Duderstadt Gallery, 2281 Bonisteel Blvd. The opening reception for this annual exhibit and sale of hundreds of art works by incarcerated residents of 26 state correctional facilities, features talks by U-M PCAP faculty. Artist talks and workshops throughout the week — for complete schedule see lsa. umich.edu/pcap AAFF 2026 SCREENING: FIND ONE WHO WAS NOT BORN OF WOMAN THAT ONE IS YOUR FATHER Wednesday, March 25, 9 p.m., Michigan Theater. Ann Arbor Film Festival Feature in Competition. Groundcover is community partner org. MARCH 6, 2026
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