All invited to socialize and build their clowning skills. Games, refreshments. Clown attire encouraged. 6–8 p.m., 402 S. Huron St., Ypsi. Free. dzanchouse.org/all-events.

UMMA, Stern Auditorium, 525 S. State. 

Nov. 9: “The Janes” (Emma Pildes, 2022). Documentary about the 1960s and 70s Chicago underground abortion network, the Jane Collective. Followed by a Q&A with the director. Part of “Film Sampler,” screenings of films focused on themes of protest and resistance. FREE. 6–9 p.m.

Regular New York Review of Books contributor Jacob Weisberg is joined by U-M law professor Barbara McQuade to discuss his new book that examines the people and institutions who failed to stand up to Trump’s brazen grab for authoritarian power. 6:30 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 585–5567, aadl.org/events. 

Detroit tapestry weaver Sam Dienst describes how her colorful textile explorations of the tensions between representational and abstract composition are inspired by the objects around her. The evening begins with social time. Guests welcome. 6:30 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 2nd fl. gathering rm. (elevator access), 1501 W. Liberty. Free. annarborfiberarts.org.

Club member Dick Wolff discusses the last major Union offensive in the Trans-Mississippi Theater. 7 p.m., Trinity Health Administrative Bldg., Education Center Exhibition Rm., 5305 Elliott. Free. [email protected], aacwrt.org.

Beginning and advanced players of the recorder and other early instruments invited to play Renaissance and other early music. Directed by Janet Cannon. Bring your own music stand. 7–9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, basement music rm. (enter by the back door), 1501 W. Liberty. First meeting free (dues for those who join). a2recordersociety.org.

All invited to sing or listen to rousing choruses, drinking songs, sea shanties, and folk songs. Bring a song to share. No lyric sheets. Choose a song with a chorus or repeating lines so the rest of the room can easily join in. 7–9 p.m., 318 S. Main. Free. (734) 665–2968.

Club members show and discuss their finds from the club’s annual show (see 6 Friday). Also, a mini-auction of US & foreign stamps and covers. Visitors welcome. 7:30 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 Scio Church Rd. Free. (734) 761–5859, [email protected], annarborstampclub.org.

Kenneth Kiesler directs this music student ensemble in a program of music inspired by the stage highlighted by U-M Concerto Competition–winning mezzo-soprano Grace Ryan singing arias from two very different portrayals of Cinderella—Massenet’s tender and lyrical Cendrillon and Rossini’s dazzling and playful La Cenerentola. Also, Mozart’s sparkling Magic Flute overture and Richard Strauss’s exuberant Le Bourgeois gentilhomme, featuring virtuosic violin, cello, and piano soloists. Preceded at 7:15 p.m. by a brief talk. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. (734) 764–2538.