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Events in November 2025
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Weekly Rehearsal: Women’s Chamber Chorus
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Every Mon. All invited to join this 30-member local women’s community chorus to sing an eclectic program in four parts, including classical, folk, Broadway, pop, and jazz. Joshua Marzan directs. Eden West accompanies. 9:30–11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw, rear ground level. Free to visitors (dues for those who join; scholarships available). [email protected].
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“Fanny & Alexander”: State Theatre
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Film screenings every Wed.–Sun. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 and older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; MTF members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. (734) 668–8397. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Nov. 3: “Fanny & Alexander” (Ingmar Bergman, 1982). Set in Uppsala, Sweden in the early 1900s, this searing, mystical psychological masterpiece focuses on 2 young siblings. After their father’s death, their mother remarries an abusive bishop, and the siblings must escape. Swedish, subtitles. 10 a.m.
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“Independence Lake Gravel Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Mon. Slow/moderate-paced 23-mile ride to Independence Lake on mostly dirt roads. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 10 a.m. sharp, meet at Old St. Patrick Catholic Church, 5671 Whitmore Lake Rd. Free. (412) 302–9960.
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Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
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Every Mon.–Fri. (except Nov. 26–28), 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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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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Every Mon. & Thurs. (except Nov. 27). Play open to all skill levels age 18+, both non-sanctioned (Mon. 12:30–3:30 p.m.) and ACBL-sanctioned (Thurs. noon–3:30 p.m.). 12:30 p.m. (Mon.) & noon (Thurs.), Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $5 (Mon.) & $9 (Thurs.); $1–$2 less for AASC members. (734) 794–6250, a2gov.org/senior, annarborbridge.com.
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“The Science of Social Relationships”: U-M Psychology Department Fall Seminar Series
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Nov. 3, 10, 17, & 24. Talks by resident and visiting scholars.
Nov. 3: U-M research fellow Tatum Jolink on “Dating and Relationships from a Challenge and Threat Perspective.”
Nov. 10: University of Virginia psychology professor Adrienne Wood on “Acquaintances and Friends: Balancing Social Exploration and Exploitation.”
Nov. 17: U-M psychology professor Robin Edelstein on “Testosterone Tradeoffs in Close Relationships.”
Nov. 24: U-M gerontechnology researcher Jess Francis-Levin on “Aging and Connecting in a Virtual World: Considerations for Social VR Design, Adoption, and Engagement Among Older Adults.”
3:30–5 p.m., 1430 U-M Institute for Social Research, 426 Thompson. Free. (734) 764–2580.
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Michigan Marching Band Practice
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Every Mon.–Thurs. (except Nov. 25–27). 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. 4:45 p.m., new Elbel Field, Hill at Fifth Ave. Free. (734) 764–0582.
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“Introductory Woodcarving: Simple Birds”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Adults & teens invited to learn woodcarving basics, then carve a small bird to take home. 5:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Peril & Promise: A Conversation on College Leadership”: U-M Ford School of Public Policy
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A panel discussion on leadership, student activism, institutional memory, and courageous decision-making. With Spelman College president emerita Beverly Daniel Tatum, and Smith College president emerita Ruth J. Simmons. Moderator is U-M history professor Earl Lewis. 6–8 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. Free, reservation required at fordschool.umich.edu/events. Also available via livestream. ffspp-events@umich-edu.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Sat., Mon., Tues., & Thurs. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.), a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), or an interval-based training run (Tues.). 7 a.m. (Sat.) & 6 p.m. (Tues.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsi.; and 6 p.m. (Thurs. except Nov. 27), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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“House of Monstrous Women”: Literati Bookstore Genres Book Club
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All invited to join a discussion of Daphne Fama’s bracing gothic horror set in 1986 Philippines. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Tickets $5 (can be redeemed for store credit) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567.
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“Oracles of God: The Story of the New Testament”: 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, Ypsi.) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.
Nov. 2–4: “Oracles of God: The Story of the New Testament” (Erin Zimmerman, 2023). Religious documentary about the writing of the gospels. 4:15 p.m. (Sun.) & 6:30 p.m. (Mon. & Tues.). Ann Arbor 20 only.
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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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“Teenage Townies: Tales from the ‘60s and ‘70s”: Chelsea Area Historical Society
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Panel discussion about growing up in Chelsea by Kathleen Daniels (wife of actor Jeff Daniels) and friends. 7 p.m., Chelsea Depot, 125 Jackson St., Chelsea. Suggested donation $10 at the door only (CAHS members, free). chelseahistory.org/events.
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“Catherine Cho & Albert Cano Smit”: Kerrytown Concert House
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Juilliard School violin professor Cho and Spanish-Dutch pianist Smit, winner of the 2017 Naumburg International Piano Competition, perform Beethoven’s vibrant Violin Sonata No. 1 in D major, Schubert’s technically demanding Fantasie in C major, and a selection of pieces by Fritz Kreisler, a 20th-century Austrian American composer known for his whimsical style. 7:30 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. $30–$40 (students, $20–$30) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and at the door. (734) 769–2999.
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Ann Arbor Stamp Club
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Evaluation by club members of the club’s annual stamp show (see 1 Saturday listing) and a show-and-tell of purchases from the show. Visitors welcome. 7:30 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 Scio Church Rd. Free. (734) 761–5859, [email protected], annarborstampclub.org.
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Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
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Every Mon. Learn to dance jigs, reels, and strathspeys. All dances taught. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and friends. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. $10 suggested donation (first evening free). (734) 474–7299, (734) 274–0773.
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Comedy Show: The Blind Pig
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Every Mon. Performances from up to 15 aspiring stand-up comics from around the state. Local comics emcee. Age 21 & up only. Free candy. 8–9:30 p.m., the Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. Free. (734) 996–8555.
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U-M Men’s Basketball
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Game vs. Oakland. The U-M also plays a home game this month vs. Middle Tennessee (Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m.) 8:30 p.m., Crisler Center. Tickets from $15 at mgoblue.com in advance and at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
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