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December 4, 2025

“Merrily We Roll Along”: Fathom Entertainment
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Fathom Entertainment. (734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 3165500 (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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“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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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
11:00 am - 3:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
“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
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Observer Editor
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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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“Recrafting Closeness in Death: Relational Proxies for Future Japan/ese”: U-M Center for Japanese Studies Noon Lecture Series
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
“Recrafting Closeness in Death: Relational Proxies for Future Japan/ese”: U-M Center for Japanese Studies Noon Lecture Series
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Duke University cultural anthropology professor Anne Allison discusses the recent rise in Japan of virtual companions and other stand-ins for social connection for aging single people. Bring a bag lunch. Noon–1:30 p.m., 555 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. Free. (734) 764–6307.

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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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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Cente
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Every Mon. & Thurs. through Dec. 18. Play open to all skill levels age 18+, both non-sanctioned (Mon. 12:30–3:30 p.m.) and ACBL-sanctioned (Thurs. noon–3:30 p.m.). 12:30 p.m. (Mon.) & noon (Thurs.), Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $5 (Mon.) & $9 (Thurs.); $1–$2 less for AASC members. (734) 794–6250, a2gov.org/senior, annarborbridge.com.

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“Division Street Pipes”: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
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U-M organ majors and faculty perform music TBA on the church’s Richards, Fowkes & Co. organ. 12:15 p.m., St. Andrew’s, 306 N. Division. Free. (734) 663–0518, standrewsaa.org.

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“Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament”: Ann Arbor District Library
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
“Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament”: Ann Arbor District Library
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All invited to play this popular Nintendo Switch video game. Participants may bring their own Switch handheld consoles or borrow one from the library. Prizes for top finishers. 1–4 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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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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“The Islamic Mary: Maryam Through the Centuries”: U-M Global Islamic Studies Center
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
“The Islamic Mary: Maryam Through the Centuries”: U-M Global Islamic Studies Center
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Shenandoah University Islamic studies professor Younus Y. Mirza discusses his new book about references to the mother of Jesus in the Quran and other Islamic texts and artworks. 4–6 p.m., 555 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. Free. (734) 615-9558.

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“Wedding Crashers”: Fathom Entertainment
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(734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 3165500 (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 & 11: “Wedding Crashers” (David Dobkin, 2005). Romantic comedy about a pair of playboys who sneak into weddings to meet vulnerable women. Their game hits a bump in the road when they crash a high-profile wedding of a politician’s daughter. 4:30 p.m., 7:10 p.m., & 9:55 p.m. (Dec. 4) and 4:15 p.m., 7:05 p.m., & 9:45 p.m. (Dec. 11). Ann Arbor 20 only.

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“One Light for Justice: Celebrating Hanukkah, Diwali, and Sigd”: Jewish Community Center
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
“One Light for Justice: Celebrating Hanukkah, Diwali, and Sigd”: Jewish Community Center
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All invited to a joint Jewish and Hindu celebration of the winter holidays, including the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd. Traditional dances, crafts, candle lighting, dreidel games, and food. Bring a new toy and nonperishable food item to donate to Mott Children’s Hospital and Food Gatherers. 5:30–8:30 p.m., JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. Free, preregistration required at jlive.app/events/13169. (734) 971–0990.

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Brenda Hillman: U-M English Department Zell Visiting Writers Series
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
Brenda Hillman: U-M English Department Zell Visiting Writers Series
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Reading by this California poet celebrated for her sensuous, adventurous verse that explores nature, politics, and spirituality. Her work is described by the Poetry Foundation as creating “its own experimental configuration, within which the phrase swerves and discombobulates sense.” Q&A. Also, tomorrow Hillman gives a free craft lecture (10–11 a.m., Michigan Union Anderson Rm.). 5:30–6:30 p.m., UMMA Stern Auditorium, 525 S. State. Free. [email protected].

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Gallup, Glow + Cocoa
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FREE WINTER FUN IN THE PARKS
Take a glowing evening walk across the Gallup Park islands Dec. 4 & 5 and Dec. 12 & 13 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Bring a flashlight or follow the lighted path, then warm up with hot cocoa on the other side. Parking is available near the boat launch at Fuller and 3310 Geddes roads. Cocoa is first come, first served. Expect uneven terrain. Check Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation social media channels the day of each event for weather related cancellations.

3310 Geddes Road ,Ann Arbor. free. [email protected] https://www.a2gov.org/parks-and-recreation/events/ 7345166971.

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“Repairsday Thursday”: All Hands Active
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Every Thurs., except Dec. 25. All invited to drop in with broken electronics, furniture, toys, or any other item they’d like to try to repair or repurpose with the help and guidance of AHA members. Repairs not guaranteed. 6–8 p.m., AHA, basement of 255 E. Liberty, ste. 225. Livestream available at meetup.com/allhandsactive/events. Free; donations welcome. [email protected].

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Bad Decisions Track Club
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Every Thurs., except Dec. 25. Runners of all abilities invited to join this eclectic group of runners ranging from people training for their first 5K to ultramarathoners. Sessions are typically interval-based track workouts, followed by socializing at a nearby brewery. 6 p.m. Ferry Field, State at Hoover. May meet elsewhere if the weather is bad. Free. See walline.wixsite.com/bdtc to sign up for email updates on each week’s workout.

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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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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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Open Mic: Dzanc House
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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All invited to share acoustic music, short stories, or poetry. Sign up on arrival. Check website before coming to make sure the event is being held. 6–8 p.m., Dzanc House, 402 S. Huron St., Ypsi. Free. dzanchouse.org.

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“Euchre Change a Life!”
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Dec. 4 & 18. Five-game euchre tournament. Sign up with a partner, or get paired with one by the organizers. Prizes. Proceeds benefit Haitian children via Haitian Christian Outreach. 6:30–9 p.m., HOMES Campus, 112 Jackson Plz. $15 (HOMES community members, $10). [email protected].

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“Khaled and Jamila”: Literati Bookstore
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Dearborn-based Palestinian American writer Anan Ameri discusses her new novel, a multigenerational saga about a Palestinian family that moves to Michigan in the late 50s. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.

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“A Seussified Christmas Carol”: Saline Area Players
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Dec. 4–7. Barbara Day directs local child and adult actors in Peter Bloedel’s archly comic 2011 play, which renders the classic Dickens Christmas story in rhymed couplets, à la Dr. Seuss. Several Seussian characters, like Bed-Headed Fred and Timmy Loo Hoo, even show up, as does Santa, at the very end of the show. 7 p.m. (Thurs. & Fri.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), The Well Church, 211 Willis Rd., Saline. The venue has some stairs. $15 ($12, seniors and kids 17 & under) in advance at our.show/sapaseussifiedchristmascarol or at the door. [email protected], salineareaplayers.com.

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“Frozen”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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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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“The Last Murder at the End of the World”: Booksweet Bookshop Thursday Murder Mystery Book Club
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All invited to a discussion of Stuart Turton’s 2024 mystery about a murder among a group of survivors living on an island following a global apocalypse. 7–8 p.m., Booksweet, Courtyard Shops, 1729 Plymouth Rd. Free. Preregistration requested at shopbooksweet.com.

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Annual Holiday Dance: Ann Arbor Ski Club
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Annual Holiday Dance: Ann Arbor Ski Club
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All invited to learn about the club’s ski, snowboard, and snowshoe outings and other social activities. Followed by dancing to live music by Ferrario, a local pop, rock, and blues quintet fronted by vocalist Carrie Ferrario. Must be 21 or older. Festive attire encouraged. 7–10:30 p.m., UA Local 190 Hall, 7920 Jackson Rd. $20 (members, $5) at the door. [email protected].

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Detroit Irish Music Association Seisiún
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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Dec. 4 & 11. All invited to join members of this local chapter of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann for an informal evening playing traditional Irish music on various instruments. Lessons offered. 7–9 p.m., Grace Church, main building, 3150 Glazier Way. Free. [email protected], detroitirishmusic.org.  

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Live Trivia: Bløm Mead + Cider
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Every Thurs., except Dec. 25. Bløm staffers lead 2 rounds of trivia. Teams or single players welcome. Prizes. 7 & 8 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.

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Trivia Night - Lake Forest Golf Club
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Every Thursday at 7:00PM! - Happy Hour 3PM to Close!

Get ready to test your knowledge! Assemble your brainiest friends and prepare for an evening of fun and friendly competition. Check-in begins at 6:45 PM, with the first question dropping right at 7:00 PM. Come enjoy a fantastic night filled with great beverages, delicious drinks, and engaging questions. We can't wait to see you there! Reservations are greatly appreciated but not required.

734-994-8580 Ext. 2.

Appetizers, dinner and drinks! Check out our new winter menu at Ellsworthannarbor.com featuring home made soups, mac & cheese, chicken tacos and much more! Happy Hour Specials - Shareables $9; Specialty Cocktails $3 off, All wines $5/glass, $20 bottles, Draft Beers $5.

3110 W Ellsworth Rd ,Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected] lakeforestgc.com 7349948580.

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“Wedding Crashers”: Fathom Entertainment
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(734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 3165500 (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 & 11: “Wedding Crashers” (David Dobkin, 2005). Romantic comedy about a pair of playboys who sneak into weddings to meet vulnerable women. Their game hits a bump in the road when they crash a high-profile wedding of a politician’s daughter. 4:30 p.m., 7:10 p.m., & 9:55 p.m. (Dec. 4) and 4:15 p.m., 7:05 p.m., & 9:45 p.m. (Dec. 11). Ann Arbor 20 only.

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Bo Johnson: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Dec. 4–6. Seattle-based comic whose warm monotone belies a sardonic, self-deprecating sense of humor. Postings on Johnson’s popular TikTok account have gone viral several times, leading to widespread media coverage. Preceded by opening acts TBA. Alcohol served. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $21 (Thurs., $16) at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.

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“Norma & Wanda”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Every Wed.Sun., Sept. 25Dec. 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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Klezmephonic: Kerrytown Concert House
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This classy local quintet plays swing- and Roma-influenced klezmer music, including rollicking freylakhs, soulful khosidls, and other works representative of the rich musical traditions of Eastern Europe. With bassist Dave Sharp, vocalist-accordionist Jennifer Goltz, clarinetist Eric Schweizer, violinist Henrik Karapetyan, and percussionist Mike List. 7:30 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $30–$40 (students, $20–$30) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 769–2999. 

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Pub Quiz: Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub
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Dec. 4 & 11. Popular weekly trivia fest. Come with a team of up to 6 people. Prizes. 7:30 p.m. or so, Conor O’Neill’s, 318 S. Main. $5 team fee that goes to the winning team. (734) 665–2968, tinyurl.com/a2pubquiz.

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Winter Concert: Pioneer High School Orchestras
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Jonathan Glawe & Reid Smith direct ensembles of student orchestra musicians in various combinations in music by Brahms, Wagner, 19th-century French composer Louise Farrenc, 20th-century American composer Leroy Anderson, contemporary Mexican composer Arturo Marquez, and contemporary Korean American composer Soon Hee Newbold. 7:30 p.m., PHS Schreiber Auditorium. Free. (734) 994–2189, ext. 3.

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“Say What?” Comedy Open Mic: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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“Say What?” Comedy Open Mic: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Every Thurs., except Dec. 25. Stand-up comedy open mic hosted by local comics Ned Rice and Jeff Teed. All age 18 & up welcome to listen or sign up for a 6-minute set starting at 7:30 p.m. 8–10 p.m., HSBT, 2350 W. Liberty. Free, but preregistration advised at heardotsay.com/events. [email protected]

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“The Gondoliers”: U-M Gilbert & Sullivan Society
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Dec. 4-7. This accomplished town-and-gown company performs Gilbert & Sullivan’s 1889 comic operetta about 2 handsome gondoliers whose romances with Venetian peasant girls are interrupted when a misunderstanding makes them kings for a day. Accidental bigamy, an arranged royal marriage, and switched-at-birth babies add twists to the lighthearted musical satire. 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, 911 North University. Tickets $30 (seniors, $27; students with ID, $10) in advance at the Michigan League Ticket Office, muto.umich.edu, and at the door. (734) 763–8587.

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“The Thanksgiving Play”: Penny Seats Theatre Company
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Every Thurs.–Sun. (except Nov. 27), Nov. 21–Dec. 7. Kelley Rawls directs local actors in Larissa FastHorse’s 2018 satirical comedy about a troupe of terminally woke theater artists who scramble to create a grade school pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month. 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat., except Dec. 5), 10 p.m. (Fri., Dec. 5), and 2 p.m. (Sun.), Cahoots, 206 E. Huron St. Tickets $20 (students, $15; kids 12 & under, $14; seniors, $18) in advance at pennyseats.org and (if available) at the door. (734) 926-5346, [email protected].

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Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Lab Ensemble: U-M Music School
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Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Lab Ensemble: U-M Music School
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These 2 music major ensembles perform a program of big band standards and contemporary jazz. 8 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. Free. (734) 764-0583.

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Live Trivia: Bløm Mead + Cider
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Every Thurs., except Dec. 25. Bløm staffers lead 2 rounds of trivia. Teams or single players welcome. Prizes. 7 & 8 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.

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Tokyo Godfathers”: 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. 4: “Tokyo Godfathers” (Satoshi Kon, 2003). Japanese anime drama about a trio of homeless misfits who stumble upon an abandoned newborn baby in a trash bin and set out to find the baby's parents. Dubbed. 8 p.m.

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Christmas Eve Music: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
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St. Andrew’s music director Deborah Friauff directs the church adult choir in a performance of Margaret Burk’s This Holy Hour, a 2023 cycle of her carols loosely modeled on Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols, itself inspired by medieval texts and music. Detroit Opera Orchestra principal harpist Juan Riveros accompanies. Followed at 9:30 p.m. by a Christmas Eve service. 9 p.m., St. Andrew’s, 306 N. Division. Free. (734) 663–0518.

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“Wedding Crashers”: Fathom Entertainment
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(734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 3165500 (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 & 11: “Wedding Crashers” (David Dobkin, 2005). Romantic comedy about a pair of playboys who sneak into weddings to meet vulnerable women. Their game hits a bump in the road when they crash a high-profile wedding of a politician’s daughter. 4:30 p.m., 7:10 p.m., & 9:55 p.m. (Dec. 4) and 4:15 p.m., 7:05 p.m., & 9:45 p.m. (Dec. 11). Ann Arbor 20 only.

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