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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
MoreEvery Tues., Thurs., & Fri., except Nov. 26. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Tues. & Fri.) and a game (Thurs.) for players with no more than 750 ACBL master points. 1–4 p.m. (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $9–$11 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email [email protected].
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Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club
MoreEvery 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.
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“Laughter in the Dark: The Consolation of Comedy”: U-M Philosophy Department Tanner Lecture on Human Values
MoreMIT philosophy professor Kieran Setiya discusses how we use humor to confront adversity, in particular how confessional comedy offers a temporary, interpersonal solution to the emotional problem of evil. 4–6 p.m., Rackham Amphitheatre. Free. (734) 764–6285, lsa.umich.edu/philosophy/news-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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Game Night: Sylvan Factory
MoreEvery 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.
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“Reading Through the Double Archival Grain: Yugoslav Socialist Humanitarianism and Its Whiteness”: U-M Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Borka Tomljenović Lecture
MoreUniversity of Mainz (Germany) cultural studies professor Čarna Brković discusses alternatingly ironic and nostalgic attitudes toward humanitarian activities in socialist Yugoslavia. 5:30–7 p.m., Michigan League, Vandenberg Rm. Free. (734) 764–0351, [email protected].
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“Intro to 3D Modeling: Keychains”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreA chance for adults & teens to learn about the library’s 3D printing resources, then make a keychain to take home. 5:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Tour de Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
MoreEvery 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.
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“Make (Almost) Anything a Keychain”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreAdults & teens invited to use small power tools and hand tools to drill holes in random objects, then connect them to make a keychain to take home. 6–7 p.m., AADL Pittsfield. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“UMS 101: Explore the World of Contemporary Percussion”: University Musical Society
MoreNew York composer-percussionist Andy Akiho and Brooklyn-based quartet Sandbox Percussion offer an interactive hands-on session exploring the incredible variety of instruments and sounds they’ll use in their upcoming performance (see 15 Sun. listing). 6–7:30 p.m., Cahoots, 206 E. Huron St. $15 at ums.org/performance. Preregistration required. (734) 764–2538.
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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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Collage & Chill: Dzanc House
MoreNov. 10 & 24. All invited to make collages. Supplies provided, but bring your own if you like. 6–8 p.m., 402 S. Huron St., Ypsi. $5 suggested donation. dzanchouse.org.
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Songwriting Meet-up: Bløm Mead + Cider
MoreAll local songwriters invited to share songs in progress, give constructive feedback, and grow their writing practice. At 7:30 p.m., a featured singer-songwriter performs. 6–8:30 p.m., 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.
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“The Black Hole Whisky Gang: An Alternative History of Modern Detroit”: Schuler Books
MoreDetroit writer Christian Klaver discusses his new sci-fi novel, set in a dystopian future where Earth has been conquered by aliens, about a gunslinger roaming the deserted streets of Detroit. 6:30 p.m., Westgate Shopping Center. Free; preregistration requested at schulerbooks.com/events. (734) 662–0600.
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“Love and Other Incurable Ailments”: Literati Bookstore
MoreMichigan writer Linda K. Sienkiewicz discusses her new novel about a lonely Michigan woman who uncovers a box of passionate letters written by a mysterious man in North Carolina. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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“Rocky”: Fathom Entertainment
More(734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Cinemark (4100 Carpenter, Ypsi) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline).
Nov. 7–11: “Rocky” (John G. Avildsen, 1976). The classic saga of a small-time Philadelphia boxer who enters in a grueling, blood-soaked title fight. Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burgess Meredith. 4 p.m. (Sat. & Sun. only) and 6:40 p.m. Cinemark only.
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“Sound & Silence”: Canterbury House
MoreEvery 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.
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“The Short Films of David Lynch”: Michigan Theater
MoreFilm screenings every day. Tickets $11.75 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, and US veterans, $9.75; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Nov. 10: “The Short Films of David Lynch.” (David Lynch, 1966–2022). Six short films by the singular auteur across the length of his career, from the 1967 Six Men Getting Sick (Six Times), an experimental animated film that incorporates elements of sculpture and painting, to the flash-animated DumbLand (2002), which chronicles the daily routines of a dull-witted man. 7 p.m.
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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
MoreEvery 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.
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“Dead Bees Don’t Make Honey: 10 Tips for Healthy Productive Bees”: Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers
MoreTalk by author and master beekeeper Theresa Martin. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a beginners’ Q&A session. 7–9 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Also available online. Free; metered parking. a2b2club.org.
