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Events in November 2022
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November 7, 2022
“D & D Adventures”: Sylvan Factory.
“Planes, Trains & Automobiles": 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. 6 & 7: “Planes, Trains & Automobiles" (John Hughes, 1987). 35th anniversary screening of the beloved tale of holiday travel gone awry. Steve Martin, John Candy. Emagine only. 3 (Sun.) & 7 p.m. (Sun. & Mon.)
“Playgroups for Babies”: Ann Arbor District Library.
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.
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.
Weekly Rehearsal: Women’s Chamber Chorus.
Every Mon., Sept. 12–Dec. 12. All invited to join this independent 30-member local women’s chorus to sing an eclectic program including classical, folk, Broadway, pop, and jazz. Ben Gaughran directs; Joshua Marzan accompanies. Concert on December 16. 10–11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw. Free to visitors ($125 per semester for those who join). womenschamberchorus.com, 665–9271.
“Monday Noon Dexter Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Walking Group: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
“Sex and the City: Urban Geographies of Sexual Space”: U-M Anthropology Department Roy A. Rappaport Lecture.
“Creating Wise Crowds: How Positive Culture and Fair Process Can Prevent ‘Madness’”: U-M Ross Center for Positive Organizations Positive Links Speaker Series.
Michigan Marching Band Practice.
Every Mon.–Thurs. through Nov. 17. The U-M’s highly disciplined 200-plus-member marching band or sections thereof can be seen and heard practicing on 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., Elbel Field, Hill at Division. Free. 764–0582.
Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club.
Group Ride: Ann Arbor Velo Club.
Sewing Lab: Ann Arbor District Library.
Nov. 7 & 21. All invited to get basic sewing help with their unfinished projects or learn how to use the AADL sewing machines. Bring your own sewing machine, if you wish. No experience necessary. Also, local crafter Amber Adams-Fall shows how to sew in-seam pockets (Nov. 7) and sewing instructor Rae Hoekstra demonstrates making buttonholes (Nov. 21). 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. 327–4200.
“As Long as I Know You: The Mom Book”: Literati Bookstore.
Traverse City poet and nonfiction writer Anne-Marie Oomen reads from and discusses her new book, a funny and compassionate account of caring for her defiant, elderly mother in the late stages of dementia. Also, readings by Michigan poets Cindy Hunter Morgan, Ellen Stone, & Keith Taylor. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. 585–5567.
