Every Tues., except Nov. 24. All invited to play the classic word game, using the 5th-edition Scrabble dictionary. Bring your own set, if you like. 3:30–8 p.m., Arbor Brewing Company Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsi. Free. [email protected], meetup.com/ann-arbor-scrabble-meetup. 

Every Mon.–Thurs., except Nov. 24–26. 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., Hill at Fifth Ave. Free. (734) 764–0582.

Nov. 3, 8, 16, & 22 (different times). A chance for adults to learn the basics of printing with movable type. 5–7 p.m. (Nov. 3 & 16), noon–2 p.m. (Nov. 8), and 1–3 p.m. (Nov. 22), AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.  

Every Tues. All invited to play board games, assemble a puzzle, paint miniatures, or try a tabletop role-playing game, all in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. 5–9 p.m., 2459 W. Stadium. Free. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.

Every Tues. Moderate-paced ride, 25 to 35 miles, along the less-traveled unpaved roads around Chelsea. Bring a chair and a beverage or snack for a post-ride tailgate. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 6 p.m. sharp, meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Email [email protected] for each week’s route. Free. (313) 980–5277.  

Every Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 1–3 p.m. (Sun.) & 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.), 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.

Nov. 3 & 17. All invited to form teams to answer wacky trivia questions from this longtime Aut Bar trivia night emcee. 6:30–8 p.m., 1200 Packard. Free; food & drink for sale. (734) 997–5448.

Every Tues. Regular gathering exploring contemplative music and silence, sometimes led by a guest artist. 7 p.m., Canterbury House, 721 E. Huron St. Free, donations welcome. canterburyhouse.org/soundandsilence.

Nov. 3 & 17. Club members share their projected digital slides (Nov. 3) and prints (Nov. 17) on various topics, including this month’s assignment, “Bad Weather.” Also, on Nov. 17, “The Influence of Lesser Known Photographers, Part 2,” presentation by club member Mary Whiteside. Guests asked to arrive 15 minutes early. 7–9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 2nd fl., 1501 W. Liberty (use rear entrance). Free. [email protected], annarborcameraclub.org.

Every Tues. Singers of all ages and genders invited to join rehearsals of this award-winning a cappella chorus. 7–8:45 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4001 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free to visitors; dues for those who join. (734) 796–7467, [email protected], hvharmonizers.org.