Good morning, Ann Arbor.

Blueprints for Pangaea, a University of Michigan nonprofit that redirects surplus medical supplies, is hosting a benefit gala at the Tauber Colloquium at the Ross School of Business on Saturday, March 28 (6-9 p.m.) featuring an undergraduate research symposium and a Shark Tank-style pitch competition judged by Eli Lilly executives.

Ann Arbor’s sustainability office will host its 10,000 Trees Initiative giveaway on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mitchell Elementary School (3550 Pittsview Drive); residents must register starting Saturday, March 21 to pick tree seedlings and join a Climate Teach-In from 1 to 5:30 p.m.

The University of Michigan plans to invest $8.6M to repair the Huron Tunnel near its medical center campus, restoring 300 ft + connected vaults and updating essential systems.

The UM Board of Regents will vote on the proposal on Thursday, Mar. 19, with construction set to finish in spring.

The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development released the 2025 Opportunity Index on March 3, showing differences in health, job, education, and housing resources across the area.

The interactive map highlights Ann Arbor’s east side as high opportunity and pockets around Ypsilanti (low opportunity areas) as limited.

At the MHSAA Division 1 boys swimming and diving finals held at Oakland University Natatorium on March 13-14, Ann Arbor Pioneer won the team championship with 283 points and set a state record in the 400 yard freestyle relay at 3:01.84.

Edward Zhang and Charles Knoepp claimed individual state titles.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rabbitology

8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $29.00 — Explore eclectic soundscapes and fantastical sonic stories crafted by University of Michigan student Nat Timmerman.

African Violet Display & Plant Sale

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Matthaei Botanical Gardens — Free entry — Explore beautiful African violets and attend a leaf propagation class.

Yoga in the Taproom

1-2 p.m. — Bløm Mead + Cider — Cost varies — Unwind with yoga flow and enjoy refreshing mead or cider afterward.

Le Vent Du Nord Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $29.00 — Enjoy the award-winning sounds of Le Vent du Nord, a leading force in Québec's progressive Francophone folk movement.