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    “Colorful Pajaki Chandeliers”: Ann Arbor District Library

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    Adults & teens invited to use straw, colorful paper, twine, and a wooden hoop to make these Polish decorations used to celebrate important life events like birthdays and holidays. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level program rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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    Drop-in Knitting: Spun

    Drop-in Knitting: Spun
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    Every 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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    “Musical Moments 2026”: Great Lakes Performing Artist Associates Fundraiser

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    Live music by world-renowned favorite local blues pianist Mark “Mr. B” Braun, members of local gypsy jazz ensemble Djangophonique, classical horn player and Appalachian folk vocalist Mary Beth Orr, soprano Alice McAllister Tillman, and world music ensemble AgawDilim. Silent auction. Proceeds benefit the organization’s musician support and community educational programs. Hors d’oeuvres, desserts, wine, & beer. 6–8 p.m., Michigan Firehouse Museum, 110 W. Cross, Ypsi. $75 includes food & drinks. Preregistration required by Oct. 29 at greatlakespaa.org or (734) 276–8558.

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    Focus: Jazz.: El Limon

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    El Limon 2709 Plymouth

    Jazz favorites by the trio of pianist Jeff Fessler, bassist Will van Kampen, and saxophonist Jeff Kopmanis.

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    Murder for a Mission!: Children's Healing Center

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    7400 Kalitta Ct., Ypsilanti

    Murder Mystery Night

    Join us at the Children’s Healing Center – Southeast Michigan for an evening of mystery, fun, and a little friendly sleuthing!

    Put your detective skills to the test as you uncover clues, question suspects, and work to solve the mystery before the night is over.

    Thursday, November 5 🔎 6:00–8:30 PM Mystery begins at 6:30 PM
    Tickets: $45 per person
    Heavy appetizers and drinks included

    Gather your friends and join us for a fun night out all while supporting the kids and families of Children’s Healing Center.

    The Children’s Healing Center is a nonprofit, year-round recreational facility located in Ypsilanti and Grand Rapids, Michigan, designed to provide a safe, clean environment for children with weakened immune systems and their families. https://childrenshealing.org/

    https://childrenshealing.org/

    $45
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    “Cheese & Charcuterie”: Zingerman’s Deli

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    All invited to a guided tasting of 5–6 cheeses paired with various cured meats and other accompaniments. 6:30–7:30 p.m., Zingerman’s Deli, 422 Detroit St. $50. Preregistration required at zingermansdeli.com/events. (734) 663–3354.  

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    “Bone Symphony”: Literati Bookstor

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    Vietnamese American poet Michelle Phương Hồ discusses her debut collection of poems that mine the wreckage of colonialism and warfare in Vietnam. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.

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    GriefShare: St. Luke Lutheran Church

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    4205 Washtenaw Ave.

    Find hope and healing after the death of a loved one. You are encouraged to join us on any week. Sessions are self-contained.

    The group meets on Thursdays starting at 6:30 PM for one-and-a-half hours, ending at 8:00 PM.

    Each meeting consists of a video seminar, a discussion, and your personal workbook.

    Each week you can expect to view a 30-minute video filled with helpful guidance, discuss grief-related issues, and gain personal recovery tips through your workbook.

    Get more information and register here: https://find.griefshare.org/groups/297677

    Questions? Contact: [email protected]

    First meeting: Thurs., Sept. 10
    Last meeting: Thurs., Dec. 10

    https://find.griefshare.org/groups/297677

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    U-M Women’s Basketball

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    Game vs. UConn. The U-M also has home games this month against Wright State (Nov. 8, 2 p.m.), Niagara (Nov. 18, 7 p.m.), & Southern Indiana (Nov. 30, 7 p.m.). 6:30 p.m., Crisler Center. Tickets $8–$12 in advance at mgoblue.com & at the gate. (734) 764–0247.

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    Apollo’s Troupe Theatre

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    Oct. 18, 22, & 24, Nov. 1, 5, & 7. Rochester-based veteran poet Frederick Glaysher performs stage adaptations of his epic poems, Into the Ruins of Modernity (Oct. 18 & Nov. 1) and The Parliament of Poets (Oct. 22 & 24, Nov. 5 & 7), each a combination of poetry reading, protest play, and performance art that emphasizes the transformative nature of art and its power to fight fascism & oligarchy, and celebrates human capacities for cooperation and peace. Not suitable for children. 2 p.m. (Sun.) & 7 p.m. (Thurs. & Sat.), Cahoots, 206 E. Huron St. $15–$30 (students, $12–$20; seniors, $15–$25) at buytickets.at/apollostroupe or (if available) at the door. Group rates available. (947) 203–0085.

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    “V for Vendetta”: Fathom Entertainment

    “V for Vendetta”: Fathom Entertainment
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    (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. 1 & 5: “V for Vendetta” (James McTeigue, 2005). Action flick, based on Alan Moore’s graphic novel, about a shadowy vigilante who uses terrorist tactics against the forces of evil in a totalitarian society. 4 p.m. (Sun. only) & 7 p.m. Cinemark only.

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    “A Place at the Table”: 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. 5: “A Place at the Table” (Kristi Jacobson & Lori Silverbush, 2012). Documentary about the struggle of 3 people to find adequate nutrition in different parts of the US. Sponsored by A2Zero. FREE, but preregistration required at marquee-arts.org/calendar. 7 p.m.

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    Living on the Spectrum: Know Obstacles

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    This band comprised of kids & adults with special needs, led by young local singer Meera Kumar, performs local pianist Dean Solden’s new rock opera about what it’s like to live on the autistic spectrum. Followed by a panel discussion. 7 p.m., Ann Arbor Academy, 1153 Oak Valley. $20 suggested donation (kids, $10). (734) 260-3600, [email protected]. 

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    Live Trivia: Bløm Mead + Cider

    Live Trivia: Bløm Mead + Cider
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    Every Thurs., except Nov. 26. Bløm staffers lead 2 rounds of trivia. Teams or single players welcome. Prizes. 7 & 8 p.m., 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events. 

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    The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys.: JD’s Stage

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    JD’s Stage 117 ½ S. Main, Chelsea, Michigan, United States

    Top-notch contemporary bluegrass outfit from Eastern Tennessee, led by mandolinist-vocalist C.J. Lewandowski, who won the 2018 International Bluegrass Music Association Emerging Artist of the Year. “While effusing a contemporary flair, the Tennessee-born band revels in next-level interplays, infectious melodies, and tongue-in-cheek lyrics,” writes No Depression in a review of the band’s brand-new album, Welcome to the Club. $28.