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“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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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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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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Great Lakes Cup Show: Yourist Studio Gallery
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Yourist Studio Gallery hosts The Great Lakes Cup Show, a juried exhibition celebrating the diverse forms, colors, textures, imagery and techniques of Great Lakes ceramics via the cup. You’re invited to join us in our gallery for the Opening Night Reception. On October 24th, from 6:30-8:30 pm, we will celebrate the 40 artists featured in this year’s show and their one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces. The judges will announce “Best in Show” prizes, while gallery goers can vote for their favorite cup in the “Peoples Choice” award! Come enjoy refreshments, mingle with the artists, and toast their cups. All are welcome.
Exhibition hours:
October 24-November 15
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
12:00-6:00 pm
Opening night reception:
October 24
6:30-8:30 pm
In addition to juried cups, the show will feature works by five invited ceramic artists: Charlotte Grenier, Kenyon Hansen, Elliott Kayser, Tom Phardel, and Brian Westrick.
The exhibition is free and open to the public.
Yourist Studio Gallery, 6087 Jackson Road ,Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected] https://www.youristpottery.com/news/index.html 734-662-4914.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Barton-Bandemer Pedestrian Tunnel Grand Opening Ceremony: City of Ann Arbor
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Brief program and ceremonial ribbon cutting, attended by representatives from the City of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission. The project's public art installation artist, Tatum Lowry, discusses her creative inspiration. The pedestrian tunnel, located on the city's northwest side, connects the new segment of the Border to Border (B2B) Trail in Barton Nature Area with the existing B2B Trail network in Bandemer Park and more than 20 miles to the east. 1 p.m., 2001 Whitmore Lake Rd. More information can be found here: https://www.a2gov.org/news/posts/barton-bandemer-pedestrian-tunnel-grand-opening-ceremony-is-nov-5/
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Beginners Only Watercolor: Kelly Bortles So
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Designed for the absolute beginner and people who have only dabbled in watercolor.
This 4-week class is a great starting point for any watercolor journey. Everyone starts at the same place with the same materials. The best part? All materials are included!
Wednesdays — Nov 5, 12, 19 & Dec 3
(No class Thanksgiving week)
Choose your time:
• NEW! 1–3 PM daytime session
• 6:30–8:30 PM evening session
No experience needed—just curiosity.
You’ll leave feeling confident and ready to keep painting!
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U-M Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies Colloquium Series
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Nov. 5 & 19. Talks by U-M & visiting scholars.
Nov. 5: “The Storied Gulf: Storytelling, Migration, and Masculinities.” Miami (Ohio) University anthropology professor Salman Adil Hussain discusses South Asian migrant laborers in the Middle East.
Nov. 19: “Memory as Perseverance: Memory: Archiving Palestine between Homeland and Diaspora.” Talk by U-M information grad student Tamara Rayan.
2–4 p.m., 555 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. Free. (734) 647–4143.
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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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“Spin Centennial: Celebrating 100 Years of Spin at the University of Michigan”: U-M Physics Department
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Series of short talks by U-M physics professors on the history of the concept of electron spin, and its applications in quantum mechanics and nuclear physics. Electron spin was first postulated in a 1925 publication by Dutch physicists George Uhlenbeck & Samuel Goudsmit, who a year later joined the faculty of the U-M physics department. 3–5 p.m., 340 West Hall, 1085 S. University. Free. (734) 764–4437.
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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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“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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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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Ypsi Fine Arts Club: Riverside Arts Center
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Nov. 5 & 19. Local artists show 1 or 2 pieces of their work, some of which may be for sale. If you’d like to show your own work, sign in by 6 p.m. Also, a fine art raffle ($5). 5–8 p.m., RAC, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Free admission. riversidearts.org/events.
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‘Ann Arbor’ Movie Fundraiser: Marquee Arts
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Ann Arbor native writer/director Trevor Zhou is working on a feature film set in Ann Arbor about a chance encounter between 2 former best friends that prompts them to confront the paths they’ve taken in life. The event tonight features a panel discussion that includes Zhou, recently retired longtime Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins, Zingerman’s designer Lori Saginaw, and Pioneer High social studies teacher Jim Robert, an actor in the film. Also, food and drinks from local restaurants. Proceeds support the film’s planned production and filming in spring of 2026. 6-9 p.m., Michigan Theater, $100 (students, $50). Preregistration required at bit.ly/4gy1spr.
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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. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Queer Art Showcase & Panel Discussion”: U-M Stamps Gallery
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Showcase of works in a variety of media by U‑M queer artists, including performance artist Stacey L. Kirby, whose installation closes this week with (see 8 Saturday listing). Also, a panel discussion with the artists. 6–8 p.m., U-M Stamps Gallery, 201 S. Division. Free, preregistration recommended at stamps.umich.edu/events.
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Bourbon & BBQ: Tammy's Tastings
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Join Tammy's Tastings and the team at Relish for an interactive cocktail and food event at one of Ann Arbor's hidden gems, The Kensington Hotel. At this event you will get a bourbon tasting then get to mix and sample a variety of cocktails featuring bourbon of course! Cocktails will be paired with small plates by Grub BBQ.
The Kensington Hotel 3500 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States ,Ann Arbor. https://www.tammystastings.com/upcoming-event/bourbon-bbq/ 75. [email protected] www.tammystastings.com 7342198481.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“Living with Our Wild Neighbors”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Humane Society of Huron Valley representatives discuss local wildlife, humane solutions to human-animal conflict, and what to do about orphaned baby animals. 6:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Pittsfield. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“The Last House on the Block”: Literati Bookstore
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Consumer Federation of America director Sharon Cornelissen, a national housing expert, is joined by Detroit sociologist Mo Torres to discuss her new book about depopulation and gentrification in Detroit’s Brightmoor neighborhood. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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Figure Drawing: Dzanc House
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Nov. 5 & 19. All skill levels welcome to draw a live model. Bring your own art supplies. Light refreshments. 6:30–9 p.m., Dzanc House, 402 S. Huron St., Ypsi. $20 to pay model. Preregistration required by Nov. 3 (or 17) at dzanchouse.org/register-for-events.
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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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“Female Trouble”: 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. 5: “Female Trouble” (John Waters, 1974). Dark, boundary-pushing comedy that stars drag queen Divine as a troublemaker who runs away from home, gets pregnant while hitchhiking, and works as a waitress, go-go dancer, prostitute, and petty thief. 7 p.m.
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“Rocky IV”: 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.
Nov. 5 & 9: “Rocky IV” (Sylvester Stallone, 1985). Extended director’s cut of this boxing drama about an American prizefighter who travels to the USSR to fight the Soviet champion who killed his best friend. 7 p.m. & 4 p.m. (Sun. only).
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"Live Production Electronic Music vol 39": Gear Lords
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GearLords 39th meeting/show is at Ziggys on Nov 5th from 7-1130pm. GearLords is the all live set, all hardware electronic music showcase of Washtenaw County. Think beat machines and synthesizers instead of turntables or CDJs. We love to show off interesting set ups, talk about other hardware shows, plan out future collabs, and generally enjoy figuring out what the musicians are doing. We also like to get new faces on the bills, so JOIN US. happy hour b4 8pm, so come early!
Tonights show has 5 performances:
a Delos Prismatic-Robots4Dancing duo (7pm)
Lil Rock (8pm)
a Dr. Pete Larson-TBD duo (830pm)
INDSY4 (from TechnoSnob Detroit; 930pm)
and resident OMO (1030pm)
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Ann Arbor Bridge Club
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Nov. 5 & 12. All invited to play friendly, competitive ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Arrive 20 minutes early if coming solo. 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 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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Full Moon Serenade (Beaver Moon): Friends of Scarlett Mitchell Woods
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A walk in the dark or moonlight (if skies are clear) to the pond to serenade the moon with the help of provided song sheets, followed by a walk for those who’d like. Bring a flashlight, gloves, hat, and something to sit on. 7 p.m., Scarlett Mitchell Woods main entrance, bus turnaround, Scarlett Middle School, 3300 Lorraine St. Free. tinyurl.com/scarlett-beavermoon.
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Robert Jones: On The Tracks Songwriter Showcase
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Detroit-based Baptist minister, a folk singer–guitarist and storyteller whose huge repertoire draws on Delta, Texas, Chicago, and other blues traditions. 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), Chelsea Depot, 125 Jackson St., Chelsea. $20 suggested donation. [email protected], onthetrackschelsea.com.
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The Humans Auditions: Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
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Auditions for the Tony Award-winning drama, The Humans, by Stephen Karam are November 5 & 6 at 7pm in the A2CT Studio, 322 West Ann St., Ann Arbor, 48104. Those auditioning may attend either general audition date; no preparation or pre-registration required.
Performance dates are January 9 and 10 at 7:30, January 11 at 2pm; January 16 & 17 at 7:30, and January 18 at 2pm. All performances are at the A2CT Studio Theater 322 West Ann St, A2, 48104. Additional information is available at a2ct.org.
A2CT Studio, 322 West Ann Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 ,Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected] a2ct.org 734-971-2228.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Nov. 5, 12, & 19. Performances by up to 12 aspiring and established area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. On Nov. 5, 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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“Bravery and Innovation: Early Aviation Heroes”: Michigan Flight Museum (MFM) Historic Presentation Night
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Talk by local aviation history enthusiast Wendy Zielen. 7:30–9 p.m., MFM, Willow Run Airport (off Ecorse from Beck Rd. via I-94 exit 190), Ypsi. $10. Preregistration recommended at miflightmuseum.org/events. (734) 483–4030.
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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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Open Rehearsal: The Arbor Consort
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Every Wed. (except Nov. 26). All singers invited to rehearse with this semi-professional a cappella ensemble that performs Renaissance and Victorian-era music in period dress. The official madrigal group of the Michigan Renaissance Festival. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Dixboro United Methodist Church, 5221 Church Rd. Free. thearborconsort.org.
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The Fallout Shelter: The Regal Beagle
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The Fallout Shelter presents DJs the Silent Ech0, 4JLJ, and Disco Dave. Cash bar. Concessions. Free pool.
817 E Michigan Ave ,Ypsilanti. $5 cash or Venmo. www.facebook.com/falloutshelterypsiAdd this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Visitors Night: Ann Arbor Model Railroad Club
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The chance to see trains whizzing around on a big, elaborate layout, housed in a depot restored by the club. 7:30–10 p.m., Michigan Central depot, 3487 Broad, Dexter. Free. [email protected].
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