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    Ann Arbor Turkey Trot: RF Events

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    All invited to run or walk 5K along a downtown route. Also, a 1K “Tot Trot” for kids under age 10. Three deep awards in each age group. Hot chocolate and cookies at the finish line, and appearances by Turkey Tom and Santa. Holiday-themed costumes encouraged. A portion of the proceeds support child empowerment nonprofit Washtenaw Promise. 8:15 a.m. (1K Tot Trot) & 8:45 a.m. (5K), 123 E. Liberty at Fourth Ave. $42 (Tot Trot, $20), in advance online at theturkeytrot.com, & $55 (Tot Trot, $30) after Nov. 14 online & in person on race morning, if available. The race is expected to sell out. (734) 929–9027.

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    Thanksgiving parkrun USA

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    All invited to join a timed but noncompetitive 5K run/walk. 9 a.m., Lillie Park South, 4365 Platt. Free, but first-timers are requested to arrive at 8:45 a.m. & preregister at parkrun.us/register. [email protected], parkrun.us/lillie.

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    Open Mic.: Tap Room

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    Tap Room 201 W. Michigan, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    All musicians invited. Hosted by singer-guitarist Brian Brickley.

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    “Blue Friday”: Marquee Arts

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    Screening of one of the many (which one is revealed today) U-M football victories against the Ohio State Buckeyes, projected on the big screen. Games, chants, photo ops in the lobby starting at noon. Recommended dress: maize & blue. Concessions, $3 Labatt Blue special. 1 p.m. (doors, 12:30 p.m.), Michigan Theater, $5 in advance at marquee-arts.org & at the door.

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    U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater

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    Every Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? (noon) looks at cosmic collisions across the solar system including the 6-mile-wide asteroid that hit the earth 66 million years ago; The Sky Tonight (1 & 3 p.m.) explores the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own; and T. Rex (2 p.m.) describes the iconic dinosaur’s scientific and cinematic history (includes scenes of dinosaur violence). Noon, 1, 2, & 3 p.m., 1105 North University. $9 at the gift shop. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0480, ummnh.org.

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    Kedron.: North Star Lounge

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Chelsea bluegrass & country-folk quartet. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Medicine Men.: Live

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    Live 102 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    This local dance quintet plays classic R&B and Motown. With vocalist Terry Samuels, guitarist Pete Bullard, keyboardist Andy Adamson, bassist Doug Katchorek, and drummer Mike Moneart. They are backed by the Westside Girls, the vocal duo of Cheryl McIntire and Carol Shaw. 

     

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    Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory

    Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
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    Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game MTG. Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): “Commander.” A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free. Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Booster Draft.” Players take turns opening booster packs to create a 40-card deck. $25. Various times & prices, 2459 W. Stadium. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.

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    U-M Ice Hockey

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    Sold-out double header vs. Penn State today and tomorrow. This month’s schedule also includes a single game against MSU (Nov. 20) and a double header against Ferris State (Nov. 27 & 28). All games are likely to sell out. 7 p.m., Yost Ice Arena, 1016 S. State. Tickets $33 & up at stubhub.com/michigan-wolverines-hockey-tickets. (734) 764–0247.

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    Bark’s Tales.: Moonwinks Tavern

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    Moonwinks Tavern 5151 Plymouth Rd. (734) 994-5151.

    Folk-rock originals and occasional covers by local singer-songwriter Michael Snyder-Barker.

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    No Conflict.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Local acoustic alt-rock & alt-country quintet.

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    Rick Burgess Trio.: Earle

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    Earle 121 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Jazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.

     

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    “Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company

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    Thurs.–Sun., Nov. 27–Jan. 3. Dan Cooney directs this local professional company in Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge’s 2014 stage musical, an adaptation of the 1942 Irving Berlin film about a singer-dancer who leaves Broadway to settle down in the countryside. When he meets a spirited schoolteacher who longs to perform, he decides to turn his farmhouse into an inn with performances to celebrate each holiday from Thanksgiving to the 4th of July. Berlin’s score includes such hits as “Blue Skies,” “Easter Parade,” and “Cheek to Cheek.” 7 p.m. (Fri., Sat., & most Thurs.) and 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun., some Thurs. & Wed.), 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $25–$63 in advance at theencoretheatre.org & (if available) at the door. (734) 268–6200.

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    Pontiac Trail Blazers.: North Star Lounge

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Local bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess.  Tonight they are joined by Mike Harrington on pedal steel guitar. 7–10 p.m. $10.