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November 21, 2022
“D & D Adventures”: Sylvan Factory.
Every Mon., Thurs., & Fri. (except Nov. 24). All age 16+ invited to play Dungeons and Dragons role-playing games. 6–8 p.m. (Thurs.), 6–10 p.m. (Fri.), & 5–8 p.m. (Mon.), Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. $10. Preregistration recommended. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.
“Playgroups for Babies”: Ann Arbor District Library.
Every Mon.–Wed. For kids up to 24 months (with caregiver). No older siblings. Mon. 10:30–11:30 a.m. (Malletts Creek), Tues. 11 a.m.–noon (Traverwood), Wed. 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. (Westgate). Free. 327–4200.
“The Chosen”: Fathom Events.
Fathom Events. Special screenings in local theaters with reduced capacity. For updated schedule, see FathomEvents.com/events. $12.50 (unless otherwise noted) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter, 973–8424), Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline, 316–5500).
Nov. 18–22: (Dallas Jenkins, 2022). The first two episodes of the third season of this serialized retelling of the story of Jesus and his disciples. Noon, 3:25 p.m., 6:45 p.m. (Ann Arbor 20) & 1 & 7 p.m. (Emagine).
Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory.
Every Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., & Mon. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. MTG Pauper, a fun and fast format for all skill levels (Tues. 6–9 p.m.), $5. Casual Commander, the most popular form of the game (Wed. 5–8 p.m.), free. Friday Night Magic rotating draft (Fri. 6–10 p.m.), cost varies. Intro to Magic: The Gathering (Sat. noon–3 p.m.), free. Commander Pods, casual groups of 4 players (Sat. 6–10 p.m.), free. Just Another Modern Monday power cards (Mon. 6–9 p.m.), $10. Prizes paid in store credit. Various times. Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.
Preschool Storytimes: Ann Arbor District Library.
Every Mon.–Fri. (except Nov. 7 & 24). Half hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver). Mon. 10:30 a.m. (Pittsfield), Tues. 11 a.m. (Downtown), Wed. 10:30 a.m. (Malletts Creek), Thurs. 11 a.m. (Traverwood), Fri. 1 p.m. (Westgate). Free. 327–4200.
U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater.
Daily. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Sea Monsters (11:30 a.m.) follows a curious dolichorhynchops (an extinct species of marine reptile) as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history, meeting long-necked plesiosaurs, giant turtles and fish, sharks, and the most dangerous sea monster of all, the mosasaur. The Sky Tonight (12:30 & 2:30 p.m.) is an exploration of the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own. Mars: One Thousand One (1:30 p.m.) tells the story of what humans might face with the first manned journey to Mars. Various times, MNH, 1105 North University. $8. Limited capacity. 764–0478.
Rise & Shine Exercise: Pittsfield Township Community Center.
Rise & Shine Exercise (Mon. & Fri. 9-9:45 a.m.). Pittsfield Township Community Center (701 W. Ellsworth, 822-2120, recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov). Free. Check meeting status before coming.
Creative Writers: Pittsfield Township Community Center.
Creative Writers (Mon. 10-11:30 a.m.). Pittsfield Township Community Center (701 W. Ellsworth, 822-2120, recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov). Free. Check meeting status before coming.
U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Free. Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353. No meetings Nov. 24 & 25.
Today:
Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri., noon–12:30 p.m.) via Zoom.
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
Drop-in $3, members $2. Ann Arbor Senior Center (1320 Baldwin Ave., 794–6250). Free. Check meeting status before coming.
Walking Group: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353. No meetings Nov. 24 & 25.
Today:
Walking Group (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:30–1 p.m.) via Zoom.
Euchre: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Free. Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353. No meetings Nov. 24 & 25.
Today:
Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m.) in person.
“How to Baptize a Child in Flint, Michigan”: Literati Bookstore.
Chicago poet Sarah Carson joins poet and essayist C. Russell Price to discuss her latest chapbook, a collection of poems that examine the decline of the American Dream by tracing the lineage of 4 generations of a Flint family. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. 585–5567.
“An Evening with Conifers”: Michigan Botanical Club.
U-M graduate Bill Brodovich, a botanist who has worked for many years mapping wetlands and conducting tree surveys, discusses (online) the biogeography of the world’s 630 conifer species. 7 p.m., for URL see michbotclub.org/huron-valley-chapter or email khaw@comcast.net. Free. 718–6114.
“We All Have to Start Somewhere”: Huron River Art Collective Speaker Series.
Self-taught Nigerian artist Ini Usoro speaks, via Zoom, about her work in portraiture and figurative art. 7–8:30 p.m., for the registration URL, see HuronRiverArtCollective.org. Free.
Monthly Meeting: Embroiderers' Guild of America.
Member Sue Koehler leads stitchers of all abilities in a dragonfly stumpwork (dimensional embroidery) project. Kit fee TBA. 7 p.m., Westside Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh St. Mask recommended. Free to visitors ($52 annual dues). Preregistration required this month by calling 355–0019.
Daryl Hall & the Daryl’s House Band: Live Nation.
This veteran rock and R&B musician is regarded as one of the best soul singers of his generation. Best known as a co-founder of Hall & Oates, he has also released 5 solo albums. This is his first solo tour in a decade. Veteran progressive rock singer-songwriter Todd Rundgren, a Philadelphia-bred pop chameleon who got his start during the 1960s British Invasion, appears as a guest member of the band. 7:30 p.m., Michigan Theater. Mask required. Tickets $75 & up in advance at Ticketmaster.com & all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge by phone, call (800) 745–3000.
Tartan & Thistle Scottish Country Dancers.
Every Mon. Jigs, reels, and strathspeys. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and friends. All dances taught; beginners welcome. 7:30–9:30 p.m., call 274–0773 for location. Mask and proof of vaccination required. $5.
“A Cappellapalooza”: Ann Arbor Public Schools.
Performances by extracurricular a cappella groups from Huron, Pioneer, and Skyline high schools. 8 p.m., Skyline High School, 2552 N Maple. Free. 994–6515.
