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December 10, 2025
“Merrily We Roll Along”: 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.
Dec. 4–18: “Merrily We Roll Along.” Prerecorded broadcast of a 2024 Broadway production of this bittersweet 1981 Stephen Sondheim musical. The story begins in 1980 with 3 disillusioned old friends who have gone their separate ways, and travels back to the 50s when the pals were brimming with excitement and enthusiasm. Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez. Various times; see website. $15.
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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, December 10 | 8:30 – 9:30 am
BrightWorks Forest Cove
Facilitator: Brad Fenkell, Commercial Leasing Associate, Oxford Companies
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.
What you’ll get:
A hands-on look at different brainstorming techniques, guided by experienced facilitators
Time to work through real-life challenges (yours or someone else’s!)
A chance to connect and network with entrepreneurs, creatives, remote workers & more
Fresh ideas + practical takeaways you can put to work right away
BrightWorks 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]Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“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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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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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. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Kerrytown Market. Free. [email protected].
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“André Rieu’s Christmas Concert”: Fathom Entertainment
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(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.
Dec. 7 & 10: “André Rieu’s Christmas Concert.” Concert film featuring old and new Christmas tunes led by this renowned Dutch violinist and conductor. Features dancing, figure skating, and an extensive lineup of musicians. 7 p.m. (Wed.) & 3 p.m. (Sat.). $18.
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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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“Button Lab”: Ann Arbor District Library
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A chance for adults & kids age 12 & up to make fun buttons using AADL button makers and their own pictures or images from the AADL collection of old magazines. 5–6 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“CommuniTEA Table”: The Washtenaw Food Hub
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Every Wed. through Dec. 17. Food- and agriculture-related discussions & demos, with tastings. (Dec. 3): “Winter Composting.” Christopher Simmons shows how to prep nutrient-rich soil for spring. (Dec. 10): “Easy Home Sprouting.” Cat Campion describes how to grow healthful, flavorful sprouts in days. (Dec. 17): “Mead Making.” Ypsi brewer Rachel Kanaan on the basics of brewing honey wine. $5 at the door. 5–6 p.m., Washtenaw Food Hub, 4175 Whitmore Lake Rd. Free, except as noted. thewashtenawfoodhub.com.
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Board Game Night: Bløm Mead + Cider
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Dec. 3, 10 & 17. All invited to play popular board games. Use provided games or bring your own. “Board Game Guru” on hand to answer questions. 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., 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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“Coniferous Splendiferous: An Exploration of Conifer Essences”: 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 different conifer species. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Let’s Be Friends: Looking for a Book Club”: Ann Arbor District Library
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All invited to meet with others interested in joining or starting a book club. 6–7 p.m., AADL Traverwood. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Let’s Eat!”: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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All invited to visit 4 tasting stations to learn about how food is grown around the world and eat small bites made from plants like the ones growing in Matthaei’s conservatory. Chefs are from U-M Dining Services. 6–7:30 p.m., UMMBG, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. (734) 647–7600, mbgna.umich.edu/events.
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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!
December 10th: One-Hit Wonders
112 Jackson Plaza ,Ann Arbor, MI. $0. https://www.facebook.com/share/1acC6MKisE/Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Group Runs: A2 Runners
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Every Mon., Wed., & Sun. 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.) & 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., 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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The Entertainer-in-Chief: How Gerald Ford and Saturday Night Live Remade the American Presidency: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation
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Gerald Ford became president at an unprecedented time of intensifying media scrutiny and growing public cynicism. To build back public trust in the presidency, he reluctantly turned to entertainment television, like the new late-night show, Saturday Night Live. His embrace of humor ultimately elevated expectations for presidents to entertain audiences and inadvertently changed what it meant to be “presidential” in the United States. Join us for a discussion with professor and author, Dr. Kathryn Cramer Brownell.
Following the event there will be a dessert reception.
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library - 1000 Beal Ave. ,Ann Arbor, MI 48109. FREE. [email protected] https://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/events/entertainer-chief-how-gerald-ford-and-saturday-night-live-remade-american-presidency [email protected].Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“Catching the Sun”: 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.
Dec. 10: “Catching the Sun” (2015). Documentary about an unemployed American worker, a Tea Party activist, and a Chinese solar entrepreneur as they race to lead the clean-energy future. FREE with reservation at marquee-arts.org. 7 p.m.
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“Community Sing with Matt Watroba”: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
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Local singer-songwriter and WKAR-FM (MSU) radio folk show host Watroba leads a sing-along of songs from the various branches of American folk music. No experience necessary. 7–8:30 p.m., 704 Airport Blvd., ste. 1. Free. (734) 327–0270, interfaithspirit.org.
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“Frozen”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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Dec. 4–Jan. 11 (different times). Daniel Cooney directs this local professional theater company in Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, and Jennifer Lee’s 2018 stage musical, itself based on the 2013 animated Disney movie, a loose adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen.” It tells the story of Queen Elsa of Arendelle, whose self-seclusion in an ice palace prompts her younger sister Anna to attempt to find her, aided by a cast of characters including Olaf the snowman and Kristoff the ice vendor. The musical features numbers like “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and “Let It Go.” 7 p.m., Encore, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $44–$65 (17 and under $34) in advance at theencoretheatre.org & at the door. (734) 268–6200.
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“Pop-Up Comedy”: Don’t Tell Comedy Show
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Both the lineup of stand-up comics and the location are not revealed until the day of the show. Age 21+. Drinks for sale. 7 & 9 p.m. (doors open 30 minutes before showtime), Kerrytown neighborhood indoor location. Tickets $30 in advance only at donttellcomedy.com/cities/ann-arbor.
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Ann Arbor Bridge Club
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Dec. 3, 10, & 17. All invited to play friendly, competitive ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Arrive 20 minutes early if coming without a partner. 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 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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Bluegrass Jam Circle: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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All musicians invited to bring acoustic instruments to play bluegrass-style music. Vocalists welcome. In inclement weather (severe thunderstorms, etc.), the jam is canceled. Please call by 3 p.m. today with any questions. 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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Plus receive a video recording of the session.
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Chinese Music Ensembles: U-M Residential College
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RC music students perform traditional Chinese music that they’ve been working on throughout the year. 7 p.m., East Quad Keene Theater, 701 East University. Free. (734) 647-4354
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Live Production Electronic Music: Gear Lords
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GearLords 41st meeting will commence at Ziggys Dec 10 from 7-1130pm. GearLords is a hardware/live set electronic music showcase series that meets 1-2x a month at various locations around Washtenaw county. Great place to hear techno but also learn about equipment or the underground electronic music scene. We have 5 performances throughout the evening. 7pm Skurwysn, 745pm Elevator Raider - Waylau duo, 830pm Produced by P, 930 Dillon Preech, and 1030 (resident) OMO.
206 W Michigan Ave. ,Ypsilanti. 5 or PWYC. [email protected] 7348834435.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Dec. 3, 10, & 17. Performances by up to 12 aspiring and established area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. On Dec. 3, 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. (doors open at 6:30 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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Dec. 3, 10, & 17. 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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Dec. 3, 10, & 17. Stand-up comedy open mic emceed by local comic Lisa Green. All age 18 & up welcome to listen, or sign up for a 5-minute set starting at 7 p.m. 7:30–10:30 p.m., 734 Brewing Company, 15 E. Cross St., Ypsi. Free. (734) 340–3468.
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“Pop-Up Comedy”: Don’t Tell Comedy Show
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Both the lineup of stand-up comics and the location are not revealed until the day of the show. Age 21+. Drinks for sale. 7 & 9 p.m. (doors open 30 minutes before showtime), Kerrytown neighborhood indoor location. Tickets $30 in advance only at donttellcomedy.com/cities/ann-arbor.
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