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Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local spots celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with festive events held from today through Tuesday. Conor O’Neill’s at 318 S. Main St. offers music and Irish dishes, while Ashley’s, Cantina, Circ Bar, and hear.say brewing + theater serve themed food and drinks for the green holiday. MLive
- ➤ A University of Michigan team is crafting a 25-foot dragon costume from donated t-shirts and recycled materials that will debut on April 6 at Hill Auditorium during a dragon dance performance. Leaders include local artists and faculty with support from UM Arts Initiative and partners. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The EPA added the former Gelman Sciences Inc. site in Ann Arbor to the Superfund National Priorities List, giving federal resources to accelerate cleanup of a chemical plume that once released 1,4-dioxane near Wagner Road. This decision aims to safeguard local drinking water. ClickOnDetroit.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Saline residents have raised concerns about heavy truck traffic hauling gravel to a new data center, prompting city officials to boost enforcement and plan action at Monday's council meeting. Oracle and OpenAI expect gravel deliveries to finish by early spring + ease noise, dust, and road damage issues. WXYZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Washtenaw County health officials reported a second measles case in an unvaccinated close contact of an earlier case (the individual is quarantined and additional exposure sites in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor have been identified for monitoring over 21 days). WXYZ
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The city uses 415 W. Washington St. as a staging area for a $20.5 million sewer project underway since January near the University of Michigan. Officials say housing development proposals, including 100 units, are under discussion (details expected within 90 to 180 days). MLive
- ➤ Ann Arbor's Historic Commission rejected a plan for a new two-story, four-bedroom home for the backyard of the vacant Civil War-era house at 717 W. Liberty St. on March 12 because its size and placement violated district guidelines. A smaller, approved single-story addition remains under development. MLive
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BeauSoleil Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — The Ark — $35.00 — Experience the energetic Cajun music of BeauSoleil, a band celebrated for its vibrant sound and rich cultural heritage.
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Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Ark — $29.00 — Experience a captivating journey through ambient soundscapes with celebrated composers Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore.
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Blind Pig Comedy Night
8-11 p.m. — The Blind Pig — Tickets from $2.50 — Enjoy a night of laughs with local comedians at one of Ann Arbor's favorite venues.
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Wine Down Wednesday Candle-Making Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Venue by 4M — 50% off wine — Unwind with a creative candle-making experience and craft a unique aroma to take home.
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Savetta Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — The Blind Pig — Ticket prices vary — Experience an engaging live show by Savetta in a vibrant Ann Arbor venue.
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Big Ten Men's Ice Hockey Tournament - Championship
8:00 PM – 2:59 AM — Yost Ice Arena — Ticket prices vary — Witness the intense finale of the Big Ten Men's Ice Hockey Tournament.
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Transfigurations: Han Kang's 'The Vegetarian' in Music and Words
4-6 p.m. — Kerrytown Concert House — $ — Experience a unique musical interpretation of Han Kang's novel showcasing themes of silence and transformation.
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Ann Arbor YMCA Indoor Triathlon
11:45 AM – 4:55 PM — 400 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI — Fundraising event — Compete in a fun indoor triathlon while supporting community programs.
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Happy Hour Concert with Kait Bimer
5:30-6:30 p.m. — North Star Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a free happy hour concert featuring genres from jazz to soul with local talent Kait Bimer.
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Rabbitology
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $29.00 — Explore eclectic soundscapes and fantastical sonic stories crafted by University of Michigan student Nat Timmerman.
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