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(734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Cinemark (4100 Carpenter, Ypsi) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline). 

Feb. 5–9: “Still Hope” (Richie Johns, 2026). Harrowing drama about a sex trafficking victim who reunites with her family and must reconcile all that she’s endured. 6:30 p.m. (Thurs., Fri., & Mon.) and 4 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.).

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Every Tues., Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG).

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.” Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.

Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Friday Night Draft.” Cost and format vary.

Various times, SF, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.

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Feb. 5–8. An ensemble of local musicians performs songs written and originally performed by the Ann Arbor–bred roots rock legend known for his raspy voice and thrilling live shows. His hits include heartland rock anthems like “Night Moves,” “Old Time Rock & Roll,” “Still the Same,” and “Against the Wind,” which tell blue-collar stories and feature powerful vocals. 7 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Encore, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $34–$56 in advance at theencoretheatre.org (with $4 fee) and (if available) at the door (no fee). (734) 268–6200.

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Feb. 6–8. A chorus of singers ages 7–18 perform this musical review of Disney music about a group of trainees on their first day as employees at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. Featuring music from musicals like The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II, as well as old favorites like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Pinocchio. Geared toward grades K–5. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) and 2 p.m. (Sun.), Liberty Auditorium, 7265 N. Ann Arbor St., Saline. Tickets $11 in advance at salinevarsityblues.com and at the door.

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Feb. 6–8. Quinn Strassel directs Pioneer students in Shakespeare’s masterful tragedy about the tormented Prince of Denmark, whose quest to avenge his father’s murder leads to the deaths of almost everyone close to him. The production sets the action in the present day, adds a student-written hip-hop number to the famous “play within a play,” and the title role is played by 5 actors of very different backgrounds who weave in and out of scenes throughout the show. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), PHS Little Theatre, 601 W. Stadium. Tickets $20 (students & seniors, $15) in advance at a2ptguild.org and (if available) at the door. (734) 994-2120.

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Feb. 5–8. Huron High School students perform Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s acclaimed 1986 musical, a funny, postmodern mash-up of Brothers Grimm fairy tales. The tale, about the dangers of getting what you wish for, features a scheming witch, Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella, Jack (of beanstalk fame), and Jack’s trusty cow, Milky White. 7 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Huron High School, Meyers Auditorium, 2727 Fuller. Tickets $15 (students, $10) in advance at thehuronplayers.ludus.com & at the door (cash, check, or Venmo). huronplayers.weebly.com.

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Feb. 6–8. Brodie Brockie directs Skyline students in Moss Hart’s 1948 backstage comic drama, set on the opening night of a new play. The larger-than-life director, cast, and playwright careen from jubilation to despair and back again as they wait for critics’ reviews. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), SHS Theatre, 2552 N. Maple. Tickets $15 (students, $10) in advance at a2skylinetheatre.ludus.com and at the door. (734) 994–6515. [email protected]. 

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Feb. 6, 7, & 21. Both the lineup of stand-up comics and the location are not revealed until the day of the show. Age 21 & up. Drinks available for purchase. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. 7 & 8 p.m. (Feb. 6 & 7) & 9 p.m. (Feb. 21), Ann Arbor locations TBA. Tickets $30 in advance only at donttellcomedy.com/cities/ann-arbor.

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Match vs. MSU. Sold out. The U-M team, ranked 1st nationally as of mid-January, faces off against 3rd-ranked MSU. This month’s home schedule also features sold-out double-headers against Penn State (Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m. & Feb. 14, 5 p.m.) and Minnesota (Feb. 26, 6:30 p.m. & Feb 27, 6 p.m.). 7 p.m., Yost Ice Arena, 1016 S. State. (734) 764–0247.

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Feb. 5–7. Charlotte (NC) comic with a quick-witted, observational style that uncovers humor in everyday experiences. Preceded by opening acts TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs., Fri., & Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 (Thurs., $15) at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.

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Every Fri.–Sun., Jan. 30–Feb. 22. Briana O’Neal directs Canadian playwright Jordan Hall’s 3-character comic drama about a doting suburban mother who recounts the chain of events that leaves her stranded in a kayak alone on a vast stretch of water. Her son’s penchant for peacemaking, his love for a woman who’s a preachy environmental activist, and the mother’s own bourgeois complacency all pave the way. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Tickets $32 (seniors, $27; students, $17) in advance at theatrenova.org & at the door. (734) 635–8450.

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Feb. 6, 7, & 21. Both the lineup of stand-up comics and the location are not revealed until the day of the show. Age 21 & up. Drinks available for purchase. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. 7 & 8 p.m. (Feb. 6 & 7) & 9 p.m. (Feb. 21), Ann Arbor locations TBA. Tickets $30 in advance only at donttellcomedy.com/cities/ann-arbor.

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Every Wed.–Sun., Jan. 29–Mar. 8. Purple Rose founder Jeff Daniels directs the world premiere of Michigan playwright Richard Johnson’s poignant comedy about three veteran used car salesmen at a Metro Detroit dealership, struggling to cope with a changing industry and customers who are digital natives. When a sharp Gen Z salesman joins the team, he proposes a daring scheme to save the dealership—and its “dinosaur” salesmen—from extinction. Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), & 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.). Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $30–$60 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org & by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available. (734) 433–7673.

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Feb. 5–8. Dance majors and faculty perform in this annual showcase of contemporary dance featuring new works by NYC-based choreographer Maleek Washington, U-M dance professor Amy Chavasse, and U-M dance alums Catherine Coury & Sean McKnight. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Power Center. Tickets $20–$25 (students, $16) in advance at smtd.umich.edu/events and (if available) at the door. (734) 764–9537.

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