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“Little Shop of Horrors”: Skyline High School Theatre
MoreNov. 13–15. Students perform Howard Ashman and Alan Menken’s 1982 musical, a wryly humorous, oddly tender black comedy, adapted from the 1960 Roger Corman B-movie, about a carnivorous plant that grows to monstrous proportions. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), 2552 N. Maple. Tickets $15 (seniors, students, & kids, $10) in advance at a2skylinetheatre.ludus.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 994–6515, [email protected].
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FreeObserver Editor
Michigame Design Lab Game Playtesting: Bløm Mead + Cider
MoreAll invited to try out new board and card games from local designers and provide feedback. 2–6 p.m., 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.
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“Becoming American: The Immigrant Experience Through the Eyes of the Storyteller”: Michigan Immigrant Rights Center Fundraiser
MoreOct. 27 & Nov. 15. Immigrants from Algeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Hungary, India, Laos, Mexico, and Ukraine tell their stories over 2 events, followed by a panel discussion. Proceeds benefit this nonprofit legal resource center. 3–5 p.m., St. Clare’s Episcopal Church/Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard. $35 (students & reduced income, $20) in advance at jlive.app/events/17069 & (if available) at the door.
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FreeObserver Editor
Barnstormers Revue Theatre Makers Playground: Forge Theater
MoreAll invited to help create a collaborative performance piece. 3–5 p.m., 3000 Packard, ste. B (entrance on Platt behind Little Caesars). Preregistration requested at forgetheatercollaborative.com. Free. (734) 219–9434.
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Observer Editor
International Folk Dance Party: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
MoreNov. 1 & 15. Traditional Eastern European and Middle Eastern circle and line dancing to recorded music. No experience or partner needed. Wear loose-fitting clothing and clean, flat, nonslip shoes. Beginners welcome. Preceded at 2 p.m. by a lesson. 3–5 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Pay what you can ($10 suggested; first time, free). [email protected].
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FreeObserver Editor
“Bach Vespers”: St. Paul Lutheran Church
MoreThe church’s Bach Choir and Brass Ensemble are joined by the Boychoir of Ann Arbor and local professional soloists Claudia Boonenberg, Jennifer Goltz, Brian White, and Benton DeGroot for a performance of Bach’s cantata “Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben.” 4 p.m., 420 W. Liberty. Free. (734) 665–9117, [email protected].
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FreeObserver Editor
Michigan Youth Chamber Singers & Michigan Youth Treble Singers: U-M Music School
MoreMatthew Abernathy & Julie Skadsem direct these choirs of high school singers from around the state. 4 p.m., U-M Walgreen Drama Center Stamps Auditorium, 1226 Murfin. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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Community Listing
Album Release Party: Aurora & Antheia
More704 Airport Blvd , Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Ann Arbor debut of Kalamazoo’s Aurora & Antheia, an improvisational chamber-folk trio, followed by an album-release concert with vocalists Kath Weider & Beth Patterson. Their new album, Kintsugi, features gorgeous, meditative vocal explorations around the theme of holy imperfection.
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Andy Akiho & Sandbox Percussion: University Musical Society
MoreFive-time Grammy-nominated composer-percussionist Akiho returns to Ann Arbor with his steelpan instrument and with Brooklyn-based quartet Sandbox Percussion, a group he’s been collaborating with since 2011. Tonight’s program focuses on works by Akiho, with excerpts from his Pulitzer Prize–winning Seven Pillars, which the New York Times called a “lush, brooding, celebration of noise.” Also, the group performs excerpts from Akiho’s new large-scale piece, Pentalateral, as well as other of his works. 4 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. $32–$58 (students, $15–$20) in advance only at (734) 764–2538 & tickets.ums.org.
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FreeObserver Editor
Demo Night: Maker Works
MoreDemonstrations of this nonprofit makerspace’s new apparel printer and metalfab laser. 4–6 p.m., 3765 Plaza. Free. Preregistration required at maker-works.com/demo-night. (734) 222–4911.
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FreeObserver Editor
Michigan Youth Philharmonia Orchestra, Michigan Youth Symphonic Band, & Michigan Youth Symphony Orchestra: U-M Music School
MoreThese ensembles of high school students from around the state perform works by Bach, Grieg, Dvořák, and others. 4:30 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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Nightspots
Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings.: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborLocal 10-piece big band led by tubaist Chris Smith that specializes in the old-time big band music of the late 1920s and early 1930s associated with Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver.
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Observer Editor
“Rough Little Capsule”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
MoreFerndale-based improv comedy troupe performs a completely improvised grunge rock musical, full of flannel, ripped jeans, and big emotions. 6–7 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.
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FreeObserver Editor
Ann Arbor Morris
MoreNov. 1, 15, & 29. All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English ceremonial dance thought to be descended from the 15th-century Spanish morisca. Wear athletic shoes. 6–8 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Free. [email protected].
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Nightspots
The Triumvirate.: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborYoung local jazz trio that plays a mix of originals and bebop standards.
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Observer Editor
“Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me”: Michigan Theater
MoreFilm 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. 15: “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me” (David Lynch, 1992). In this prequel to his groundbreaking surreal prime-time television show, Lynch depicts the last week of high school student Laura Palmer’s life. 7 p.m.
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Observer Editor
Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M
MoreEvery Sun. Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including foxtrots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 6 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. 7–9 p.m., Michigan Union Ballroom. $5 ($10 includes lessons). (734) 763–6984.
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FreeObserver Editor
Traditional Irish Session: Conor O’Neill’s
MoreEvery Sun. All invited to join or listen to an instrumental jam session. 7–9 p.m., 318 S. Main. Free. (734) 665–2968.
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Nightspots
Rory Nevins.: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborMid-Michigan singer-guitarist who plays mainly acoustic classic rock covers.
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FreeObserver Editor
“The George”: The Theater Shop
MorePerformances by aspiring and experienced comics. Followed by a comedy open mic. Some adult material. Sign up at 7 p.m. to perform. 7:30 p.m., Ypsi Alehouse, 124 Pearl, ste. 100, Ypsi. Free. facebook.com/unclubshow.
