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    Matt Watroba.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    WKAR-FM (MSU) radio host Watroba presents his annual post-Thanksgiving concert, a program of lyrical songs and poignant ballads, including several originals. Watroba sings in a sweet tenor voice, accompanying himself on guitar and punctuating his performance with sharply humorous observations. This show usually features several guest musicians. $29.

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    Jerry Mack & the Terraplanes.: Zal Gaz Grotto

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    Veteran local band led by singer-guitarist Mack that plays a mix of houserocking blues, uptown swing, soulful R&B, and roots rock, along with a few Motown songs.

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    Honey Static.: Ziggy’s

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    Ziggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    New local alt-rock band. Openers: local folk-rock singer-songwriter Annie Bacon and the local jazz duo of vocalist Erika Ventura & guitarist Alex Anest.

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    NuAudio.: Mash (Ypsilanti)

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    Mash (Ypsilanti) 400 W. River, Ypsilanti

    Toledo classic rock & pop cover trio.

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    “Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company

    “Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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    Every Wed.–Sun., Sept. 24–Dec. 20, except Nov. 26. Rhiannon Ragland directs retired Detroit newscaster and playwright Devin Scillian’s family comedy-drama about a conflict between brothers—an aging country rocker and a buttoned-down finance guy—after their mother’s death. Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.), & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Wed.). 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org, (734) 433–7673, & (if available) at the door. Discounts available.

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    Deer & Elk.: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Lansing duo that specializes in classic country covers. 8:30 p.m.

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    Corndaddy.: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Veteran local alt-country band led by singer-songwriters Kevin Brown and Jud Branam, whose original songs filter early 70s country-rock through the influences of bluegrass, power pop, and 60s rock. 8:30 p.m.

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    Riverside Swings: Riverside Arts Center

    Riverside Swings: Riverside Arts Center
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    Every Fri. Swing dancing to recorded music. No partner or experience required. Wear comfortable low-grip/tread shoes. Preceded at 7 & 8 p.m. by hour-long lessons. Followed by a “late-night blues-&-fusion” dance. The 1st Friday of each month is free, and the 3rd Friday includes a Charleston lesson. 9–11 p.m., 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. $5 (students, $4). riversidearts.org/riverside-swings.

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    Habitat Jazz Collective.: Habitat Lounge

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    Habitat Lounge 3050 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor

    Jazz originals and standards by a local ensemble led by singer-bassist Rob Crozier.

     

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    “Voltage Fest 2026.”: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    Nov. 27 & 28. With short sets by different acts each night. Nov. 27: the Detroit “chill pop-punk” solo project Kept on Hold, the Monroe ska punk band Wipeout, the Detroit-area alternative pop-rock band Follow The Protocol, Nashville alt-rock singer-songwriter Nicole Alexis, the veteran Chicago pop-punk band When The Sun Sets, and Vampire Cowgirl, a Detroit indie doom-punk duo. $20.

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    Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company

    Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company
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    Every 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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    parkrun USA

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    Every Sat. 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 preregister at parkrun.us/lillie and arrive at 8:45 a.m. [email protected].

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    “Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy

    “Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
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    Every Sat. & Sun. and Nov. 6 & 20. On Sat. & Sun., staffers show some native Michigan animals, including a cougar, black rat snake, and opossum at 1 & 4 p.m.; and a wild turkey at 2 & 3 p.m. During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers show all four animals at 7:30 p.m. All tickets include a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. Noon–5 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) & 7–9 p.m. (Fri.), 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $15 (kids ages 2–12, $13; under age 2, free) cash or credit at the door only. (734) 929–9324, thecreatureconservancy.org.

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    “Splatoon 3: Hyper-Local Splatfest”: Ann Arbor District Library

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    All invited to play a tournament version of this popular Nintendo Switch video game. Participants may bring their own Switch handheld consoles or borrow one from the library. 1–4 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.