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December 2, 2025
“36th Annual Rockin’ for the Hungry”: Food Gatherers
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Dec. 2–6. Live outdoor broadcasts by radio station 107one DJs. Cash and nonperishable food donations requested. 6 a.m.–7 p.m., Kroger, 400 S. Maple. Free admission. (734) 761–2796.
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"Rockin' for the Hungry": Food Gatherers and Ann Arbors 107.1
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Join us December 2nd-6th for Food Gatherers' 36th annual Rockin’ for the Hungry! This year our goal is to raise 1.5 million meals to meet the increased need for food in our community as we broadcast live on Ann Arbor’s 107.1 from the Westgate Kroger. Your gift will be matched by generous sponsors, so every dollar provides the equivalent of 4 meals!
The food and funds donated during Rockin’ will help our neighbors facing food insecurity in Washtenaw County.
Thank you to our amazing partners and sponsors of Rockin’ 2025: arbor’s 107one, Kroger, our matching sponsors, and our community partners.
Together we are transforming food access to ensure that everyone has the food they need to thrive. Thank you for fighting hunger where we live!
Westgate Kroger 400 S. Maple Rd. ,Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected] https://www.foodgatherers.org/get-involved/events/rockin/ 734-761-2796.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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Every Tues., Wed., & Sun., except Dec. 24. 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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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Tues.–Sun., except Dec. 24, 25, & 31, and Jan. 1. 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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Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
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Dec. 1–5 & 8. U-M carillon faculty and students play the bells on the U-M’s massive 55-bell Baird Carillon at Burton Tower and the 60-bell Lurie Carillon on North Campus. The bell towers are open to visitors during the recitals for those who’d like to get a closer look; earplugs recommended. For performers 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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U-M Center for Chinese Studies Noon Lecture Series
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Dec. 2 & 9. Talks by visiting scholars.
Dec. 2: “The Party’s Interests Come First: The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping.” Talk by American University international studies professor Joseph Torigan.
Dec. 9: “The Image of the Book in the Performance of Reading: The Drunken Man’s Talk as a Charter Text.” University of Virginia Chinese studies professor Canaan Morse discusses oral storytelling in 13th-century imperial China.
Noon–1 p.m., 1010 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. Free. (734) 764–6308.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. through Dec. 23. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Tues. & Fri.) and a 499er game (Thurs.) for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points. 1–4 p.m. or so (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. $9 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email [email protected].
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“Homo juluensis: A Pan-Eastern Asian Middle Pleistocene Hominin”: U-M Center for Korean Studies Colloquium Series
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University of Hawai’i anthropology professor Christopher J. Bae discusses this recently discovered species of hominin found across East Asia. 4–5:30 p.m., Weiser Hall 10th fl., 500 Church. Free. (734) 764–1825.
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Letterpress Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
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Dec. 2, 7, & 17 (different times). All adults invited to learn the basics of letterpress printing with movable type. 5–7 p.m. (Dec. 2 & 17) and 1–3 p.m. (Dec. 7). AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200
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“2026 Tournament of Tomes Social Mixer”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Adults invited to learn about an upcoming AADL game in which teams read 10 preselected books, then compete against each other in a trivia tournament. 6–7 p.m., AADL Pittsfield. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), an interval-based training run (Tues.), or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsi; 6 p.m. (Tues.) & 7 a.m. (Sat.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; and 6 p.m., AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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“Tour de Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Tues. 20- to 35-mile ride along Chelsea-area dirt roads. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 6:15 p.m., meet at Aberdeen Bike, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Free. For each week’s route, email [email protected].
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“Ari’s Best of 2025 Tasting”: Zingerman’s Delicatessen
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Dec. 2 & 9. Zingerman’s cofounder Ari Weinzweig discusses and offers taste samples of some of his favorite Zingerman’s products. This extremely popular annual event usually sells out. 6:30–8:30 p.m., Zingerman’s Deli, 422 Detroit St. $75 in advance at zingermansdeli.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 663–3400.
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“Trivia with Terry!”: Argus Farm Stop
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Dec. 2 & 16. All invited to form teams to answer wacky trivia questions from this longtime Aut Bar trivia night emcee. 6:30–8 p.m., Argus, 1200 Packard. Free; food & drink for sale. (734) 997–5448.
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Holiday Floral Workshop (Milan Public Library): Milan Public Library
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Create your own permanent holiday arrangement with designer Christen Mitchell of Green Witch Florals of Milan on Tuesday evening, December 2nd, 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m. in the lower level of The Bridge, 8 Park Ln. We will have a variety of decoration styles and ribbons for you to customize your design! Tweens and teens, ages 12-17, must be accompanied by an adult. Call Milan Public Library, at (734) 439-1240, to register for this free holiday event.
The Bridge, 8 Park Ln. ,Milan, MI. Free. Susan Wess https://milanlibrary.org/ (734) 439-1240.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
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Every Mon.–Wed., except Dec. 24, 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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“Alehouse Poets Open Reading”: The Theater Shop
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All invited to read an original short poem, or a favorite by another writer. Listeners welcome. Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m. 7–8:30 p.m., Ypsi Alehouse, 124 Pearl, ste. 100, Ypsi. Free. facebook.com/thetheatershop.
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“Breathless”: 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.
Dec. 2: “Breathless” (Jean-Luc Godard, 1960). Landmark New Wave film about an impulsive young criminal on the run and the young American woman who joins him. French, subtitles. 7 p.m.
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Ann Arbor Camera Club
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Dec. 2 & 16. Club members share their projected digital slides and prints on various topics, including this month’s assignment, “Abstracts.” The Dec. 16 meeting is the annual holiday party featuring a potluck dinner, photo exchange, & door prizes. Guests welcome; please arrive 15 minutes early. 7–9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty. Free. [email protected], annarborcameraclub.org.
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Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
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Every Tues., except Dec. 30. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught and prompted; no partner or experience needed. Bring clean, flat, nonslip shoes and your own water bottle. First-timers asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. 7–9:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Suggested donation: $8–$12 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with caregiver, free). (734) 665–7704, aactmad.org/english-country.
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Voices in Harmony
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Female singers invited to join a rehearsal of this local 40-member a cappella barbershop harmony chorus. 7–9:30 p.m., UAW Local 898, 8975 Textile, Ypsi. Free to visitors (dues for those who join). (734) 765–3611, [email protected].
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“Comedy Gauntlet”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Dec. 2, 9, & 16. Ninety-second sets by each of 16 area stand-up comics. 8 p.m., HSBT, 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at crowdwork.com/e/comedy-gauntlet, $18 (if available) at the door. [email protected].
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Crafty Hour: Bløm Mead + Cider
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Every Tues. All invited to bring and work on their non-messy crafting projects (knitting, collage, etc.). 8–10 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. $1 off all 12-oz pours. (734) 548–9729.
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