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“Independence Lake Gravel Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
MoreEvery Mon. Slow/moderate-paced 23-mile ride to Independence Lake on mostly dirt roads. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 10 a.m. sharp, meet at Old St. Patrick Catholic Church, 5671 Whitmore Lake Rd. Free. (412) 302–9960.
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“Washtenaw Literacy Digital Skills”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreEvery Mon. Adults invited to drop in and get 1-on-1 help navigating websites, emailing, and performing basic computer functions. Noon–2 p.m., AADL Downtown, 3rd fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
MoreEvery Mon. & Thurs., except Nov. 26. Play open to all skill levels age 18 & up, both non-ACBL-sanctioned (Mon.) and ACBL-sanctioned (Thurs.). 12:30–3:30 p.m. (Mon., $5) & noon–3:30 p.m. (Thurs., $9); $1–$2 less for AASC members. 1320 Baldwin. (734) 794–6250, a2gov.org/senior, annarborbridge.com.
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Collage Making: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreA chance for adults and kids grade K & up to make collages out of old magazines. 2–4 p.m., AADL Pittsfield. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“American Diplomacy in a Divided Era”: U-M Ford School of Public Policy Vandenberg Lecture
MoreFormer US Senator and US Ambassador to Türkiye Jeff Flake discusses how bipartisan cooperation can help the United States navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. 4:30–6 p.m., Weill Hall, Annenberg Auditorium, 735 S. State. Also available via livestream. Free. Preregistration required at fordschool.umich.edu/events.
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Michigan Marching Band Practice
MoreEvery 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.
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“Let’s Be Friends: Board Games”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreAll invited to meet with others interested in tabletop games. 5–6 p.m., AADL Pittsfield. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Letterpress Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreNov. 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.
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“The Ever-Present Camera: Understanding Photography on Your Smartphone”: Ann Arbor District Library
MorePhotographer Corey Seeman shares tips on how to take better pictures with a smartphone. 6–7 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company
MoreEvery Mon., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations), except Nov. 26. Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.) or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). Corner Brewery (6 p.m. Mon.), 720 Norris, Ypsi.; AARC Colonnade (6 p.m. Thurs.), 901 W. Eisenhower; and AARC Traver Village (7 a.m. Sat.), 2621 Plymouth Rd. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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Drop-in Knitting: Spun
MoreEvery 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.
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Fiber Arts Drop-in: Dzanc House
MoreNov. 2 & 16. All invited to join in crocheting, knitting, embroidering, and other fiber arts. 6–9 p.m., 402 S. Huron St., Ypsi. Free. dzanchouse.org.
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“Human Nature: Nine Ways to Feel About Our Changing Planet”: Literati Bookstore Eco Book Club
MoreAll invited to join a discussion about Kate Marvel’s 2026 book that uses 9 different emotions to better understand the science, history, and future of our evolving planet. Led by local poet and WMU environmental studies professor Alison Swan. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Tickets $5 (can be redeemed for store credit) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567.
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Embroiderers’ Guild of America
MoreStitchers of all abilities and interests are invited to work on their own stitching projects and socialize. 6:30–9 p.m., West Side Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh St. (enter from the back parking lot). Free. [email protected], ega-glr.org/chapters/ann-arbor.
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“2026 Wrongful Conviction Summit”: U-M Sociology, Survivors Speak, & the Michigan Innocence Club.
MoreKeynote speech by Wendell L. Brown Sr. about his journey from professional athlete to author, philanthropist, and nonprofit organization founder following his wrongful imprisonment in China. Followed by talks and panel discussions by exonerees, families, advocates, and community members on wrongful convictions and injustices within the criminal legal system. 7–9 p.m., Michigan Union Rogel Ballroom, 530 S. State. Free.
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The Airmen of Note
MoreThis jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force Band performs a program ranging from big band hits of the 1930s and 40s to new compositions. 7:30 p.m., EMU Pease Auditorium, 494 College Pl., Ypsi. Free, preregistration required at emich.ludus.com. music.af.mil/usafband.
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Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
MoreEvery Mon. Learn to dance jigs, reels, and strathspeys. All dances taught. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and friends. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $10 suggested donation (first-timers free). (734) 474–7299, (734) 274–0773.
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Comedy Show: The Blind Pig
MoreEvery 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., 208 S. First St. Free. (734) 996–8555.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
MoreEvery Tues.–Sun., except Nov. 26. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s labs to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. The newest program examines how membranes can help solve water shortages. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.
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U-M Center for Chinese Studies Noon Lecture Series
MoreEvery Tues., except Nov. 24. Talks by U-M and visiting scholars.
Nov. 3: Columbia University Chinese studies professor Gavin Healy on “Foreign and Diaspora Tourism to Mao-Era China.”
Nov. 10: U-M Chinese studies professor Pär Cassel discusses a series of anti-missionary riots in the 1890s in “The Sacred Edict as Hate Speech: Griffith John, the Hunan Riots, and Qing Imperial Ideology.”
Nov. 17: U-M history professor Gyatso Marnyi on “Chinese and Muslim Refugees on the Tibetan Frontier, 1860–1965.”
Noon–1 p.m., 1010 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. Free. (734) 764–6308, [email protected].
