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“Luna, Phoenix, Queen”: Literati Bookstore
MoreNYC-based writer Julie Orringer, bestselling author of The Invisible Bridge, discusses her new book that tells a tale of artistic and marital betrayal in a chorus of voices. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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“Trivia with Terry!”: Argus Farm Stop
MoreNov. 3 & 17. All invited to form teams to answer wacky trivia questions from this longtime Aut Bar trivia night emcee. 6:30–8 p.m., 1200 Packard. Free; food & drink for sale. (734) 997–5448.
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Astronomy on Tap
MoreAll invited to this monthly program that includes space-themed trivia and games as well as short presentations by local astronomers. 7 p.m., location TBA (see website). Free; food and drink for sale. linktr.ee/aotannarbor.
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“Sound & Silence”: Canterbury House
MoreEvery Tues. Regular gathering exploring contemplative music and silence, sometimes led by a guest artist. 7 p.m., Canterbury House, 721 E. Huron St. Free, donations welcome. canterburyhouse.org/soundandsilence.
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Nightspots
Jake Reichbart.: Earle
MoreEarle 121 W. Washington, Ann ArborSolo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.
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French Canadian Music Session: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
MoreAll musicians invited to bring acoustic instruments to trade tunes and play the dance music of French Canada: jigs, reels, waltzes, and so-called “crooked” tunes from Québec, Acadia, and the Métis traditions. Knowledge of French not required. 7–9 p.m., Pittsfield Twp. bldg., Morris Hall, 6201 W. Michigan Ave. Free. [email protected], aactmad.org/french-canadian-session.
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Polka Jam Session: American Legion Hall
MoreAll accordion players and other musicians invited to play polkas and waltzes and other old-time music. 7–9 p.m., 44 Wabash (south off Main), Milan. Free.
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“Catene”: U-M Cineforum: Italian Classics on Campus
More2435 North Quad, 105 S. State. Monthly free screenings of Italian-language films, with subtitles.
Nov. 17: “Catene” (Raffaello Matarazzo, 1949). Acclaimed melodrama about a husband who kills his wife’s ex-boyfriend, who was blackmailing her. FREE. 7 p.m.
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Ann Arbor Camera Club
MoreNov. 3 & 17. Club members share their projected digital slides (Nov. 3) and prints (Nov. 17) on various topics, including this month’s assignment, “Bad Weather.” Also, on Nov. 17, “The Influence of Lesser Known Photographers, Part 2,” presentation by club member Mary Whiteside. Guests asked to arrive 15 minutes early. 7–9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 2nd fl., 1501 W. Liberty (use rear entrance). Free. [email protected], annarborcameraclub.org.
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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
MoreEvery Tues. Singers of all ages and genders invited to join rehearsals of this award-winning a cappella chorus. 7–8:45 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4001 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free to visitors; dues for those who join. (734) 796–7467, [email protected], hvharmonizers.org.
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Nightspots
Open Mic.: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiAll acoustic musicians invited. Hosted by singer-songwriter Phil McMillion.
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Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
MoreEvery Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught and prompted; no complicated steps, and no partner or experience needed. Bring clean, flat, nonslip shoes. First-timers asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. 7–9:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Suggested donation $8–$12 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with caregiver, free). (734) 665–7704, aactmad.org/english-country.
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“Comedy On Tap”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
MoreSets by area stand-up comics. 7:30–8:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $10 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $12 (if available) at the door.
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The Moth StorySlam: U-M Michigan Public
MoreNov. 5 & 17. Open mic storytelling competition sponsored by the Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization. Ten storytellers are selected at random from among those who sign up to tell a 3- to 5-minute story on the theme “Home for the Holidays” (Nov. 3) and “Origins” (Nov. 17). Stories are judged by 3 audience members. Winners compete in a semiannual GrandSlam. Seating limited; arrive early. 7:30–9 p.m. (doors & sign-up, 6:30 p.m.), Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. Tickets $20 general admission in advance only at themoth.org beginning 3 weeks before the event. [email protected].
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“O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy”: Live Nation
MoreDavid MacMurray Smith directs the absurdist British comedy duo James & Jamesy (aka Aaron Malkin and Alastair Knowles) in a show that uses physical comedy, imaginative writing, and audience participation in the tradition of classic British Christmas pantos, which combine familiar children’s stories with vaudevillian hijinks. The setting is a Christmas tea party that spins into chaos, flooding the world with tea and resulting in “complete and utter fun … for all ages” according to the CBC. James & Jamesy are an Edinburgh Fringe Festival hit who have won the London Impresario Award three times. 7:30 p.m., Michigan Theater. Tickets $45–$85 (subsidized option, $20) in advance at the Michigan Theater, marquee-arts.org/calendar & (if available) at the door. (734) 668–8397.
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“Don’t Let the Sun”: U-M Chamber Choir & University Choir
MoreEugene Rogers leads these music student choirs in a world premiere of composer Theodore Wiprud and librettist Richard Wesley’s new 90-minute oratorio inspired by Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism, sociologist James Loewen’s landmark 2005 book exposing the history and persistence of all-white municipalities across the US. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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Nightspots
Jackie Greene.: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborAcclaimed veteran Sacramento singer-songwriter with a distinctive poetic touch whose facility with folk, blues, and honky-tonk idioms and attitudes has provoked comparisons to Dylan and Tom Waits. $35.
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Nightspots
MV3.: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiJazz ensemble led by local guitarist Michael Varverakis.
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Community ListingFree
Volunteer Event – Woody Invasive Species Removal: Scio Outside
More6393 W Joy Rd, Dexter
Join us to remove woody invasive species from an ongoing restoration site! We will be clearing and treating woody invasive species with a goal to eradicate existing populations. This site is undergoing active restoration, and we need your help with invasive species removal!
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
MoreEvery Tues.–Sun., except Nov. 26. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s labs to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. The newest program examines how membranes can help solve water shortages. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.
