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Ann Arbor
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ann Arbor resident Michelle Silverthorn will represent her city in the 2026 Ms. Michigan Corporate America pageant to share a message of workplace reinvention — the competition is set for April 25 at the MSU Management Education Center in Troy. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Ann Arbor Fiber Arts Expo invites crafters to join free workshops at Downtown Library on Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event features hands on activities in knitting, weaving, and other fiber arts while local vendors offer tools and supplies. MLive
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FRÄNDER Concert
8-10 PM — The Ark — $29.00 — Experience the heavy grooves and seductive harmonies of Sweden's folk sensation FRÄNDER.
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Folk Fest Kickoff: A Tribute to Todd Snider
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — Tickets start at $118 — Celebrate the music of Todd Snider in an unforgettable tribute evening.
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USC Trojans vs. Michigan Wolverines Women's Basketball
1-4 p.m. — Crisler Center — Check for affordable tickets — Enjoy an exciting college basketball rivalry showdown.
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Michigan Wolverines Wrestling vs. Northwestern Wildcats
7:00 PM – 7:30 AM — Crisler Center — VIP packages available — Experience premier seating and hospitality at an exciting wrestling match.
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49th Ann Arbor Folk Fest Opening Night Concert
7:30 p.m. — Hill Auditorium — $56.50 — Experience an acoustic journey featuring Michigan's own Greensky Bluegrass at The Ark's largest annual fundraiser.
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Ronnie Baker Brooks Live Performance
8-10 PM — The Ark — $35.00 — Experience the electrifying talent of Chicago bluesman Ronnie Baker Brooks, a true legend of the genre.
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Improv Jam
7:30-9:30 p.m. — hear.say brewing — Pay What You Want — Enjoy a night of fun short form improv games with a touch of long form performance.
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Artist Reception: Wendy Bauer Braun - Distances
5-6:30 p.m. — Kerrytown Concert House — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant work of Wendy Bauer Braun with an evening of art, conversation, and community.
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Run Broadway Fun Run
7:14 a.m. — Lowertown Cafe — Free entry — Celebrate your love for running in a challenging 2-mile loop through Ann Arbor.
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Jake Xerxes Fussell Concert
8-11 PM — The Ark — $24.00 — Experience a night of poignant folk music with Jake Xerxes Fussell as he explores his personal musical roots.
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