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    Stella Cole.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Acclaimed young NYC-based jazz vocalist known for her classic yet contemporary interpretations of material from the Great American Songbook, along with more recent jazz standards and Broadway favorites and occasional pop covers like the Billie Eilish hit “My Future.” Dinner & show, $125.

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    Chris Higgins: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase

    Chris Higgins: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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    Nov. 27 & 28. Affable Colorado-born, Chicago-based comic delivers amusing, self-effacing anecdotes about getting fat-shamed, performing to overly drunk crowds, and the ethics of wearing a sports jersey. Opening act TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 at aacomedy.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.

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    “Chasing Clouds”: Penny Seats Theatre Company

    “Chasing Clouds”: Penny Seats Theatre Company
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    Nov. 20–Dec. 6, except Nov. 26. Lauren London directs local actors in local playwright Michael Alan Herman’s existential fantasy comedy-drama about a pair of elderly farmers who farm clouds for their silver linings as they struggle to keep their farm—and their relationship—intact. 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.). Cahoots, 206 E. Huron St. Tickets $28 (students, $20; seniors, $25), in advance at pennyseats.org & (if available) at the door. (734) 926–5346, [email protected].

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    Mr. B.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Ann Arbor’s Mark “Mr. B” Braun has established an international reputation as one of the most exciting interpreters of traditional boogie-woogie and blues piano. He has mastered the classics from Meade Lux Lewis and Jimmy Yancey to Brother Montgomery and Professor Longhair, and he has added several dynamic originals to the long tradition he works in. Mr. B returns to the Ark for his annual Thanksgiving weekend show, where he is usually joined by guest boogie and jazz pianists. $35. 

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    The Switchbacks.: Zal Gaz Grotto

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    Local hard-rocking country and blues quintet fronted by vocalist Janet Benson. 

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    Levona.: Ziggy’s

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

    Ypsi pop-rock band that tonight celebrates the release of its debut album, Lost in Rental Space. Openers: the Detroit-area psychedelic-garage trio Simulation, the new local soul and R&B band Rose Tones, and DJ That Harpy.

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    Party like it’s 2006: The Big Swap: The Funhouse

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    207 E. Washington St, Ann Arbor

    Flint heavy space rock band The Headless headlines a 2006-themed night at the Funhouse with The Kinetic Stereokids and Past Dog Beach. Bring something you made yourself (a zine, a drawing, a mix CD) and trade it at the merch table for a limited edition, hand-burned Headless CD-R. Doors 8 p.m., bands 9 p.m. $5 at the door. 21+. Details: https://theheadless.band/shows/2026-11-28-ann-arbor-funhouse/

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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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    Red Thyme.: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Grand Rapids roots-rock & Americana band. 8:30 p.m.

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    Headless.: Ann Arbor Funhouse

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    Ann Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann Arbor

    Detroit nu-grunge shoegaze quartet. 

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    Yellowhammer.: Habitat Lounge

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    Habitat Lounge 3050 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor

    Local quartet, led by Pherotones trumpeter Ross Huff, that plays jazz standards, retro lounge music, and funk.

     

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    “Voltage Fest 2026.”: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    The local indie alt-rock band Love Circle, the local punk & grunge quartet The Blank, the anthemic rock band Heartbreak America, the Illinois folk-rock singer-guitarist Marble Teeth, the Detroit-area postpunk rock band Post Eden, and the Detroit indie alt-rock band The Capstone Volunteers. $20. 

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    Chris Higgins: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase

    Chris Higgins: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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    Nov. 27 & 28. Affable Colorado-born, Chicago-based comic delivers amusing, self-effacing anecdotes about getting fat-shamed, performing to overly drunk crowds, and the ethics of wearing a sports jersey. Opening act TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 at aacomedy.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.

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    Elemental Ecstatic Dance

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    Every Sun. Dancers of all ages and abilities invited for free-form dancing to a variety of recorded music, from EDM to classical and ambient to world music. Wear loose clothes, barefoot or stocking feet. 10:45 a.m.–1 p.m., A2 Yoga, 2030 Commerce. $20 (age 11 & under, free) cash or Venmo (@andjru) at the door only. tinyurl.com/ecstatic-dance-a2.  

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    “Warner Brothers Cartoon Shorts”: Michigan Theater

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    Film 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. 29: “Warner Brothers Cartoon Shorts” (1930–1969). A selection of Looney Tunes shorts that includes Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and other characters. FREE with reservation at marquee-arts.org/calendar. 11 a.m.