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    “Alice in the Cities”: 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: “Alice in the Cities” (Wim Wenders, 1974). In Wenders’s first road movie, a German writer entrusted by a wayward mother with her young daughter tries to help the girl find her grandmother. English & German, subtitles. 8 p.m.

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    Hullabaloo.: Zal Gaz Grotto

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    Veteran local 9-piece collective whose upbeat, energetic music draws on ska, jazz, funk, punk, and Latin influences.

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    Kat Steih & the Ferals.: Ziggy’s

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

    Ethereal folk-rock by this new band, led by local singer-songwriter Steih, that tonight celebrates the release of its debut album, Feral Geometry. Opener: Milan & the Ellipsis, a quartet led by Milan Anderson, a local pop-folk singer-songwriter who plays cello and guitar.

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    The Pherotones.: Last Word

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    Last Word 301 W. Huron, Ann Arbor

    A wide range of jazz and jazzed-up popular music, from the 1920s to the present, by this all-star local quintet. With trumpeter Ross Huff, pianist Giancarlo Aversa, bassist Brennan Andes, violinist Jordan Adema, and drummer Wes Fritzemeier. 

     

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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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    “Dance Marathon.”: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    Dance party hosted by this U-M student group, with U-M student bands Square Change, 5twelve, and Carouselle. A benefit for Mott Children’s Hospital. $20.

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    Ann Arbor Stamp Show: Ann Arbor Stamp Club

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    Nov. 6 & 7. This venerable annual stamp show, Michigan’s largest, features 23 dealers and 2 auction firms from 13 states selling US and foreign stamps, covers, postcards, and collector supplies. Also, displays of stamps and postal history, a youth area with free stamps and supplies for beginning stamp collectors, a global postcard exchange, and more. The UN Postal Administration and the US Postal Service, an event cosponsor, sell recent issues. Food available. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Fri.) & 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Sat.), WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg., 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Free admission. Sign-in and name tags required. (734) 761–5859, [email protected], annarborstampclub.org.

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    Choosing your Medicare options wisely: Michigan Medicine

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    Online

    Join Michigan Medicine and the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation for a free virtual event on navigating Medicare options.

    Experts will discuss recent research on Medicare decision-making, coverage considerations, changes to Medicare Part D, cost-saving programs and where to turn for help choosing coverage that best meets your needs and budget.

    Register to receive a link to view the discussion live or as a recording, and to submit a question for consideration: https://michmed.org/mKvkR

    The event will also be livestreamed on Michigan Medicine social media.

    https://michmed.org/VR9XY

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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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    Mary Ann Kirt.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Pop-folk and indie rock originals by this local singer-guitarist. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

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    Dave Moore.: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Outlaw country and 90s country covers by this mid-Michigan singer-guitarist. 5 p.m.