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“Intro to Laser Engraving: Wooden Coasters”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreAdults & teens invited to use a laser cutter to engrave a provided coaster to take home. 5:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“The Extraordinary Caterpillar”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreOccasional free screenings in the Downtown branch lower level program rm., and other locations as noted. (734) 327–4200.
Oct. 27: “The Extraordinary Caterpillar” (Jeff McKay, 2025). Hour-long documentary that explores the hidden world of caterpillars and their role in global biodiversity and food webs. 6 p.m.
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“Whose City? Street Art and the Performance of Belonging in Tbilisi, Georgia”: U-M Center for World Performance Studies
MoreU-M international studies professor Greta Uehling discusses how street art functions as a form of cultural resistance in politically constrained societies like Georgia. 6 p.m., Michigan League, Vandenberg Rm. Free. (734) 763–0622.
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Drop-in Knitting: Spun
MoreEvery Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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Collage & Chill: Dzanc House
MoreOct. 13 & 27. All invited to make collages. Supplies provided, but bring your own if you like. 6–8 p.m., 402 S. Huron St., Ypsi. $5 suggested donation. dzanchouse.org.
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“Chamber Music & Dance With a View”: U-M Music School Rush Hour Concerts
MoreOct. 13 & 27. Performances by U-M dance and chamber music students. 6:30–7:20 p.m., U-M Dance Bldg. Percy Granoff Studio, 1000 Baits. Free. smtd.umich.edu/events.
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“Conservation of Imperiled Insects in Michigan”: Michigan Botanical Society
MoreMichigan Natural Features Inventory conservation scientist Logan Rowe gives an overview of rare insect species found in Michigan and highlights their close associations with native plants. Followed by refreshments. 7 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens auditorium, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. (734) 718–6114, michiganbotanicalsociety.org/huron-valley-chapter.
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Skazat! Poetry Series
MoreReading (via Zoom) by poet Derrick Austin, author of This Elegance (Boa Editions, 2026). Preceded by open mic. 7–8:30 p.m., for URL preregister at facebook.com/skazat. Free. (734) 223–3165.
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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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“La Signora senza camelie”: U-M Cineforum: Italian Classics on Campus
More2435 North Quad, 105 S. State. Monthly free screenings of Italian-language films, with subtitles.
Oct. 27: “La Signora senza camelie” (Michelangelo Antonioni, 1953). Melodrama about a shopgirl-turned-screen siren and the tensions arising with her new film executive husband, who pushes her into a “serious, artistic” production of the life of Joan of Arc. FREE. 7 p.m.
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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 dessert reception tonight, and by a panel discussion on Nov. 15. Proceeds benefit this nonprofit legal resource center. 7–9 p.m. (tonight) & 3–5 p.m. (Nov. 15), St. Clare’s Episcopal Church/Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard. $50 for one or both nights (students & reduced income, $25) in advance at jlive.app/events/17069 & (if available) at the door.
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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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Shape Note Singing Ypsi
MoreOct. 13 & 27. All invited to join an evening of this early American form of hymn singing that uses musical notation with distinct shapes to make learning easier. Also, on Oct. 3, the “1st Annual Ypsi-Arbor All Day Sing” (10 a.m.–3 p.m.) includes songs from The Sacred Harp (2025 edition) and a potluck (see website for sign-up). Songbooks available. No experience required. 7–9 p.m., Riverside Arts Center, Off Center Bldg., 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Free. (734) 480–2787, riversidearts.org/shape-note-singing-ypsilanti.
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Nightspots
Open Mic.: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiHosted by local singer-songwriter Skinned Knees.
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“Tree Town Uke Drop-in”: Oz’s Music Environment
MoreMusicians of all levels invited to play ukulele with members of Michigan’s oldest ukulele club. 7 p.m., 1922 Packard. Free. (734) 662–8283.
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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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Women’s A Cappella Chorus Rehearsal: Voices in Harmony
MoreEvery Tues. Women singers invited to join a rehearsal of this local 40-member a cappella barbershop harmony chorus. 7–9:30 p.m., UAW Local 898, 8975 Textile, Ypsi. Free to visitors (dues for those who join). (734) 765–3611, [email protected], voicesinharmonychorus.org.
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“Long Story Short”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
MoreStorytelling event where participants share true, personal stories inspired by a different theme each month. 7:30–8:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.
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“Octubafest”: U-M Music School
MoreOct. 26–28. Three-day celebration of music for the tuba and euphonium with recitals featuring solo and chamber music performances by students and faculty from the U-M Tuba & Euphonium Studio. 7:30 p.m., U-M Moore Bldg., Britton Recital Hall, 1100 Baits. Free. (734) 764–0583, smtd.umich.edu/event/26-october-2026.
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“Joyful Melodies”: U-M University Choir Fall Choral Concert
MoreMatthew Abernathy leads this music student choir, accompanied by student musicians, in 2 canonic works of the choral repertoire separated by nearly 200 years—Bach’s Cantata no. 4 (“Christ lag in Todesbanden”) and early 20th-century African American composer Robert Nathaniel Dett’s Chariot Jubilee. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. (734) 764–0583.
