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October 29, 2025
Bright Minds Collective: BrightWorks Coworking
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Introducing the Bright Minds Collective – a hands-on brainstorming meetup designed to help you think differently and solve smarter.
Each month, we’ll try out different brainstorming styles—whether it’s fast-paced idea sprints or deeper dive group sessions—so you can sharpen your creative problem-solving skills and bring fresh thinking back to whatever you’re working on.
Next Session:
Wednesday, October 29 | 8:30 – 9:30 am
BrightWorks Forest Cove
Whether you’re stuck on a business issue, navigating a creative block, or just want to expand your thinking toolkit, Bright Minds Collective gives you space to workshop real challenges, connect with other bright minds, and walk away with actionable insights.
Bright Works Collective is open to everyone! Walk-ins are welcome, but we’d love it if you RSVP so we know you’re coming. Just bring your brain - we’ll bring the coffee.
3027 Miller Road ,Ann Arbor. https://brightworkscoworking.com/bright-minds-collective-rsvp/ Free. [email protected] https://brightworkscoworking.com/bright-minds-collective-rsvp/Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Trick or Treat: Ann Arbor Farmers Market
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All ages welcome to decorate pumpkins, play lawn games, and visit candy stations. Costumes encouraged. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Farmers Market. Free admission. (734) 794–6255.
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Country Fair: Wiard’s Orchards
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Every Wed.–Sun. A carnival atmosphere with a variety of family-oriented fall activities on this family farm, including wagon rides, a petting farm, a corn maze, and more. Also, for an extra charge on Sat. & Sun., an apple cannon, paintball, apple or pumpkin picking, and other activities available. Cider and donuts available. No pets. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Wed.–Fri.) & 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.). Wiard’s Orchards, 5565 Merritt Rd. (east of Carpenter), Ypsilanti. Weekend admission: $25.50 (babies under 2, free). Weekday admission: $18 (babies, free) online only at wiards.com. (734) 482–7744.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Tues.–Sun. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s Nature Lab and Micro Worlds Lab to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.
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“The Una Runs Through It: A Bosnian City Mobilizes Around Its River”: U-M Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Noon Lecture Series
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Syracuse University anthropology professor Azra Hromadžić discusses recent protests against a proposed dam on the Una River which runs through the Bosnian city of Bihać. Noon–1:20 p.m., 555 Weiser Hall, 500 Church St. Free. (734) 764–0351, [email protected].
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Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
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Every Mon.–Fri. (different locations). Performances by U-M carillon faculty and students. The carillons are open to visitors during the recitals; earplugs recommended. For a complete schedule see smtd.umich.edu/events. Noon, Burton Tower, 230 N. Ingalls & 1:20 p.m., Lurie Tower, 1230 Murfin, North Campus. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
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Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 200 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Kids welcome. Noon–12:30 p.m. (Fri. & Wed.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Kerrytown Market. Free. [email protected].
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Great Lakes Cup Show: Yourist Studio Gallery
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Yourist Studio Gallery hosts The Great Lakes Cup Show, a juried exhibition celebrating the diverse forms, colors, textures, imagery and techniques of Great Lakes ceramics via the cup. You’re invited to join us in our gallery for the Opening Night Reception. On October 24th, from 6:30-8:30 pm, we will celebrate the 40 artists featured in this year’s show and their one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces. The judges will announce “Best in Show” prizes, while gallery goers can vote for their favorite cup in the “Peoples Choice” award! Come enjoy refreshments, mingle with the artists, and toast their cups. All are welcome.
Exhibition hours:
October 24-November 15
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
12:00-6:00 pm
Opening night reception:
October 24
6:30-8:30 pm
In addition to juried cups, the show will feature works by five invited ceramic artists: Charlotte Grenier, Kenyon Hansen, Elliott Kayser, Tom Phardel, and Brian Westrick.
The exhibition is free and open to the public.
Yourist Studio Gallery, 6087 Jackson Road ,Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected] https://www.youristpottery.com/news/index.html 734-662-4914.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Noon Lecture Series: Kempf House Museum
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Oct. 8: Local photographer Corey Seeman discusses “Park, Wildlife, and Landmark Photography in Michigan.”
Oct. 15: Former Michigan History editor Patricia Majher on her new book, 100 Things to Do in Ann Arbor Before You Die.
Oct. 22: Local music historian Stu Johnson discusses and plays examples of music from the 1940s in a talk entitled “The Fabulous 40s.”
Oct. 29: Local historian Christine Crockett discusses “Victorian Christmas Cards and Celebrations.”
Noon–1 p.m., Kempf House, 312 S. Division. Free; donations accepted. (734) 994–4898, kempfhousemuseum.org.
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“Norma & Wanda”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Every Wed.–Sun., Sept. 25–Dec. 21. Rhiannon Ragland directs Purple Rose founder Jeff Daniels’ 2005 comedy about two very different sisters who get themselves into an outrageous pickle over an old high school boyfriend, a chaotic church social, and a secret family recipe for Christmas sausage. Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $30–$50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org & by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. (734) 433–7673.
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Michigan Marching Band Practice
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Every Mon.–Thurs. (except Oct. 13 & 14). The U-M’s highly disciplined 200+ member marching band or sections thereof can be seen and heard practicing on the new Elbel field, across the street from the old Elbel field. All welcome to find a spot in the bleachers and get a sneak preview of upcoming halftime shows. Rehearsals usually last 1–2 hours. Also, at 5:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, the band hosts its monthly free Open Stadium Rehearsal at Michigan Stadium. 4:45 p.m., new Elbel Field, Hill at Fifth Ave. Free. (734) 764–0582.
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“West Side Nite Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Wed. Slow/moderate-paced ride, 10 to 30 miles, along the B2B Trail to Hudson Mills Metropark and/or Dexter-Huron Metropark with a possible visit to the Dexter Dairy Queen. This ride is a favorite with newcomers and casual riders. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 5 p.m. sharp, meet at Forest Lawn Cemetery parking lot, corner of Broad & Grand, Dexter. Free. (734) 426–5116.
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Board Game Night: Bløm Mead + Cider
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Every Wed. All invited to play popular board games. “Board Game Guru” on hand to answer questions. Use provided games or bring your own. 5–10 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
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Every Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG).
Mon. (6:30 p.m.): Just Another Modern Monday. Three rounds using powerful cards, for experienced players, with prizes. $10.
Tues. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Pauper. A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5.
Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): Casual Commander Night. A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free.
Wed. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Standard Showdown. Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.
Fri. (6:30 p.m.): Friday Night Magic. Cost and format vary.
Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
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“DIY Sprouts & Microgreens”: Ann Arbor District Library
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All invited to learn how to cultivate various countertop greens, including soil-based microgreens and water-based sprouts. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Getting to Know Your Sense of Smell”: Ann Arbor District Library Smell & Tell
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Local writer and fragrance expert Michelle Krell Kydd, creator of the award-winning flavor and fragrance blog Glass Petal Smoke, leads a guided smelling of various scents. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Handmade Felt Food: Pumpkins”: Ann Arbor District Library
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A chance for adults to make colorful toy pumpkins out of felt. This beginner-level craft involves using sharp needles. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley. Free. (734) 327–4200. [2x]
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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
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Every Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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“Enduring Erasures: Afterlives of the Armenian Genocide.”: Literati Bookstore
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U-M Armenian history professor Hakem Amer Al-Rustom discusses his new book about how the specter of the Armenian Genocide still looms over the lives of the survivors’ descendants and the social fabric of Turkey. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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“Haunted Histories”: U-M Clements Library
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Halloween-themed masquerade ball where guests are invited to solve a murder mystery while enjoying a variety of 19th-century games and activities. Also, a costume contest and a dramatic reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Black Cat.” Costumes encouraged. Prizes. 6:30–9 p.m., Clements Library, 909 South University. Free; preregistration required at clements.umich.edu. (734) 764–2347.
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“Pets on Parade”: Depot Town
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All costumed cats and dogs, with their humans, welcome to join this annual sidewalk parade. 6:30 p.m., Depot Town, E. Cross between N. River St. & N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Free. facebook.com/ypsiodds.
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Group Runs: A2 Runners
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Every Wed., Sun., & Mon. Runners of all abilities invited to join a beginner or advanced 3-to-5 mile group run, followed by socializing at a downtown coffee shop. 6:30 p.m. (Mon. & Wed.) and noon (Sun.), meet at the Kerrytown clock tower. Preregistration requested at meetup.com/a2runners. Free. [email protected].
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
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Every Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG).
Mon. (6:30 p.m.): Just Another Modern Monday. Three rounds using powerful cards, for experienced players, with prizes. $10.
Tues. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Pauper. A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5.
Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): Casual Commander Night. A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free.
Wed. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Standard Showdown. Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.
Fri. (6:30 p.m.): Friday Night Magic. Cost and format vary.
Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
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“Arsenic and Old Lace”: Michigan Theater
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Michigan Theater. Film screenings every day. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 and older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Oct. 29: “Arsenic and Old Lace” (Frank Capra, 1944). Macabre screwball comedy starring Cary Grant as a writer who discovers his 2 beloved aunts’ hobby of poisoning lonely old bachelors and burying them in the basement. 7 p.m.
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“Twilight”: Fathom Entertainment
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Fathom Entertainment. (734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter, Ypsilanti) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.
Oct. 29: “Twilight” (Catherine Hardwicke, 2008). Popular fantasy-romance, based on Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling novel, about a teen who falls in love with a vampire. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson. 7 p.m.
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Ann Arbor Bridge Club
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Every Wed. (except Oct. 15). All invited to play friendly, competitive ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Arrive 20 minutes early if coming solo. Call before coming to check that the game is being held. 7–10:30 p.m., Walden Hills clubhouse, 2114 Pauline east of Maple. (Park in marked spaces in the lot on the north side of Pauline.) $6 per person. (734) 945–6021.
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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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Every Wed., Sun., & Tues. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different locations. Rain or shine. 7 p.m. (Wed.), Fleet Feet, 123 E. Liberty; and 7 a.m. (Tues.) & 8 a.m. (Sun.). Dozer Coffee, 112 Jackson Plz. Free. (734) 769–5016 (Wed.) & (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.). fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
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Bluegrass Jam Circle: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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Oct. 15 & 29. All musicians invited to bring their acoustic instruments to play bluegrass-style music. Vocalists welcome. In inclement weather (severe thunderstorms, etc.), the Senior Center closes and the jam is canceled. In very nice weather, the jam may convene outdoors at an earlier time. Please call by 3 p.m. on the day to find out if either is the case. 7–9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $5. (734) 794–6250, a2blugrass.com.
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Channeling Fall 2025: Evenings with Aaron: Deep Spring Center
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“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Every Wed. Performances by up to 12 aspiring and established area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Also, on Oct. 1, attendees can mingle with the comics before they hit the stage during “Comedy Nerdz Happy Hour” (5:30–6:30 p.m.). 7:15 p.m., 212 S. Fourth Ave. $5 in advance at aacomedy.com; $6 at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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“Wednesday Night Swing”: Swing Ann Arbor
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Every Wed. Lindy Hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, and Balboa dancing to music spun by DJs. No partner needed. Wear comfortable low-grip shoes. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a free beginner lesson. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Michigan League, Vandenberg Rm. $5 (free for members) at the door. swingannarbor.com/calendar.
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Depot Town Open Mic Comedy Night
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Every Wed. Stand-up comedy open mic emceed by local comic Lisa Green. All age 18 and up welcome to come listen, or sign up starting at 7 p.m. for 5-minute sets. 7:30–10:30 p.m., 734 Brewing Company, 15 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti. Free. (734) 340–3468.
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Open Rehearsal: The Arbor Consort
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Every Wed. All singers invited to rehearse with this semi-professional a cappella ensemble that performs Renaissance and Victorian-era music in period dress. The official madrigal group of the Michigan Renaissance Festival. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Dixboro United Methodist Church, 5221 Church Rd. Free. thearborconsort.org.
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The Fallout Shelter: The Regal Beagle
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The Fallout Shelter presents DJs Fractured Fox, Student Driver, Prophet Ecks (Wax Kings) at the Regal Beagle. 817 E. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti. 7:30pm-12:00am. $5 cover (cash/venmo). Cash bar.
817 E Michigan Ave ,Ypsilanti. $5. https://www.facebook.com/falloutshelterypsiAdd this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal