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    Sewing Lab: Ann Arbor District Library

    Sewing Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
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    Nov. 9 & 23. All invited to get basic sewing help with unfinished projects or learn how to use the AADL sewing machines. Bring your own sewing machine, if you wish. No experience necessary. Also, local crafter Amber Adams-Fall demonstrates mitered corners with bias binding (Nov. 9). 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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    “Famous Men”: Literati Book Club

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    All invited to join a discussion of local writer Julie Buntin’s new novel about a young woman looking for a father and finding herself. Buntin will be in attendance and signing books. 6 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Tickets $5 (can be redeemed for store credit) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567. 

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    Open Mic: Dzanc House

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    All invited to share acoustic music, short stories, or poetry. Sign up on arrival. 6–8 p.m., 402 S. Huron St., Ypsi. Free. dzanchouse.org.

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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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    Tim Berla.: El Limon

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    El Limon 2709 Plymouth

    This local bassist leads an ensemble in a mix of jazz, country, and pop tunes.

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    “Emerging Writers Workshop: Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Writer?”: Ann Arbor District Library

    “Emerging Writers Workshop: Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Writer?”: Ann Arbor District Library
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    Local editor Alex Kourvo and young adult novelist Bethany Neal discuss real-world skills needed to thrive as a writer. Also, the two host an open house for writers to connect with one another and/or work on their projects at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 23. 6:30–7:45 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free. (734) 327–4200.  

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    “A Beautiful Mind”: Fathom Entertainment

    “A Beautiful Mind”: 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. 22 & 23: “A Beautiful Mind” (Ron Howard, 2001). Biopic about John Forbes Nash, a Nobel-winning mathematician who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and eventually recovered. Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly. 2:30 p.m. (Sun.) & 6:30 p.m. (Mon.)

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    “Doctor Who: The Satan Pit”: 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. 23: “Doctor Who: The Satan Pit” (James Strong, 2006). Extended director’s cut of an episode of this cult sci-fi series in which the Doctor descends into a bottomless pit to face a devil-like entity, forcing him to question his deep-seated rational and scientific worldview. 7 p.m.

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    “Acappellapalooza”: Ann Arbor Public Schools

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    Annual event featuring pop music performed by student a cappella groups from Huron, Pioneer, and Skyline high schools. 7 p.m., Huron High Auditorium, 2727 Fuller. Free. (734) 994–2189, ext. 2.

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    Paul Keller Orchestra.: Zal Gaz Grotto

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    Award-winning 14-piece big band led by bassist Keller and featuring vocalist Sarah D’Angelo and occasional guest vocalists. Also, each week features a middle set by a guest college or high school student ensemble.

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    Scandinavian Music Jam

    Scandinavian Music Jam
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    Nov. 9 & 23. Bruce Sagan leads an acoustic jam session devoted to traditional music from the Scandinavian countries. All instruments welcome, no experience necessary. 7:30–9:30 p.m., location TBA; email [email protected]. Free.

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    Comedy Show: The Blind Pig

    Comedy Show: The Blind Pig
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    Every Mon. Performances from up to 15 aspiring stand-up comics from around the state. Local comics emcee. Age 21 & up only. Free candy. 8–9:30 p.m., 208 S. First St. Free. (734) 996–8555.

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    “For All”: U-M Concert Band

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    Courtney Snyder and grad student conductors direct this music student wind and percussion ensemble in a program of works celebrating liberation, including Katheryn McCall Noblitt’s The New Spirit of ’76, Viet Cuong’s John and Jim, Giovanni Santos’s symphony for band Delores, AmeriCan, Ben Horne’s Motherless Child, and James David’s Symphony No. 2. Preceded at 7:15 p.m. by a brief talk. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. (734) 764–0538.

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    Game Night: Sylvan Factory

    Game Night: Sylvan Factory
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    Every Tues. All invited to play board games, assemble a puzzle, paint miniatures, or try a tabletop role-playing game, all in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. 5–9 p.m., 2459 W. Stadium. Free. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.