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Events in December 2025
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December 29, 2025
“Easy Beaded Snowman Keychain”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Adults & kids grade K & up invited to use pony beads to make a snowman keychain. 1–2:30 p.m., AADL Traverwood. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Perfectly Paired: Bubbles & Cheese”: Zingerman’s Deli
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All age 21 & up invited to a guided tasting of 3 sparkling wines paired with cheese and other accompaniments. 5:30–6:30 p.m., Zingerman’s Deli, 422 Detroit St. $50. Preregistration required at zingermansdeli.com/events. (734) 663–3354.
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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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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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U-M Men’s Basketball
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Game vs. Rutgers. The U-M also plays home games this month vs. Villanova (Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m.), La Salle (Dec. 21, 4 p.m.), & McNeese St. (Dec. 29, 7 p.m.). 4 p.m., Crisler Center. Tickets from $15 in advance at mgoblue.com and at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
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“Jeff Daniels: Onstage & Unplugged”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Dec. 26–31. Purple Rose founder & playwright Daniels is a veteran movie, TV, & Broadway star who’s also a prolific singer-songwriter. He’s returning to Purple Rose for a series of concerts showcasing folk-flavored, often comically accented favorites from his ever-growing back catalog, likely including numbers from his most recent release Alive and Well Enough. 8 p.m. (Dec. 26, 29, & 30), 3 & 8 p.m. (Dec. 27 & 31), and 2 p.m. (Dec. 28). Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $125–$150 in advance at Purplerosetheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Usually sells out quickly. No discounts available. (734) 433–7673.
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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., Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. Free. (734) 996–8555.
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