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November 26, 2025
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Tues.–Sun. (except Nov. 27). 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 Guild of Artists & Artisans Holiday Artist Market
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Every Wed.–Sat., Nov. 14–Dec. 20. Juried show & sale of art. 11 a.m.–5 p.m., The Gutman Gallery, 118 N. Fourth Ave. Free admission. (734) 662–3382.
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“Frozen 2”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Occasional free screenings in the Downtown Branch lower-level program rm., and other locations as noted. (734) 327–4200.
Nov. 26: “Frozen 2” (Jennifer Lee & Chris Buck, 2019). Disney animated adventure about a queen with supernatural powers who travels with her sister and their comic companions to an enchanted forest. Noon.
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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
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Every Sat., Wed., & Fri. 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. 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.) & noon–12:30 p.m. (Fri. & Wed.). Kerrytown Market. Free. [email protected].
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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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“CommuniTEA Table”: The Washtenaw Food Hub
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Every Wed. Food- and agriculture-related discussions & demos, with tastings.
(Nov. 5): “Sourdough Treats for the Holidays.” Home fermenter Liz Barney demonstrates how to make sourdough treats.
(Nov. 12): “The Benefits of Natural Yarn.” Fiber artist Robin Lehman on the beauty and sustainability of natural fibers.
(Nov. 19): “The Brinery Show & Tell.” David Klingenburger, founder of local pickling business The Brinery, discusses the tangy, flavorful world of fermentation.
(Nov. 26): “Fermented Drinks for the Holidays.” Ypsi kombucha brewer Rachel Kanaan on kombucha, tepache, kvass, and more.
5-6 p.m., Washtenaw Food Hub, 4175 Whitmore Lake Rd. $5 at the door. thewashtenawfoodhub.com.
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“Map Envelopes”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Adults and kids age 5 & up invited to trace maps with templates, then fold and glue the edges to make ready-to-send postal envelopes. 5–6 p.m., AADL Pittsfield. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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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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Riso Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
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All invited to use analog tools to create a 2-color design and print it with the lab’s Risograph duplicator, a kind of digital screen printer similar to a photocopier. 5–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Musical Bingo!: HOMES Campus
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Wednesday nights are Musical Bingo nights!
Join us every Wednesday starting November 12th for musical bingo! Musical bingo works exactly as it sounds: get a bingo card, listen to music, and mark off your card as you hear the songs. If you get a bingo you get a prize!
It’s free to play with two rounds at 6 & 7pm. Themed playlists weekly!
November 26th: Pop Punk and Emo
112 Jackson Plaza ,Ann Arbor, MI. Free. https://www.facebook.com/share/1acC6MKisE/Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Group Runs: A2 Runners
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Every Sun., Mon., & Wed. 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. Noon (Sun.) & 6:30 p.m. (Mon. & Wed.), meet at the Kerrytown clock tower. Preregistration requested at meetup.com/a2runners. Free. [email protected].
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Group Runs: A2 Runners
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Every Sun., Mon., & Wed. 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. Noon (Sun.) & 6:30 p.m. (Mon. & Wed.), 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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“Warren Miller’s Sno-Ciety”: Michigan Theater
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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.
Nov. 26: “Warren Miller’s Sno-Ciety” (2025). Miller, who died in 2018, made popular family-oriented ski adventure films for over 50 years. The latest film, the 76th, features ski racer Daron Rahlves, snowboarder Sarka Pancochova, and many others. 7 p.m. $16.
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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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Every Sun., Tues., & Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different locations. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. (Sun.) & 7 a.m. (Tues.), Dozer Coffee, 112 Jackson Plz., and 7 p.m. (Wed.), Fleet Feet, 123 E. Liberty. Free. (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.) & (734) 769–5016 (Wed.). fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
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U-M Volleyball
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Match vs. Purdue. The U-M also has home matches this month against Ohio State (Nov. 14, 7 p.m.), MSU (Nov. 16, 2 p.m.), UCLA (Nov. 26, 7 p.m.), and USC (Nov. 28, 2 p.m.). 2 p.m., Cliff Keen Arena (Nov. 2), 616 E. Hoover, & Crisler Center (Nov. 14, 16, & 26), 333 E. Stadium. $8 & $10 (groups of 10 or more, $3 each). (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com.
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Comedy Workshop Graduation Show: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Stand-up performances from local comics who participated in the club’s comedy workshop. Alcohol is served. 7:15 p.m., 212 S. Fourth Ave. $15 at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. Special engagement; no passes, discounts, or coupons accepted. (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, and to live music TBA on Nov. 26. 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 & 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., Ypsi. Free. (734) 340–3468.
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