Events
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“Tour de Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
MoreEvery Tues. Moderate-paced ride, 25 to 35 miles, along the less-traveled unpaved roads around Chelsea. Bring a chair and a beverage or snack for a post-ride tailgate. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 6 p.m. sharp, meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Email [email protected] for each week’s route. Free. (313) 980–5277.
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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. 1–3 p.m. (Sun.) & 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.), 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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Collage & Chill: Dzanc House
MoreNov. 10 & 24. 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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“How to Handle Anything: Four Improv Principles for Navigating Life’s Curveballs”: Literati Bookstore
MoreSpeaker and consultant Mary Lemmer discusses her new self-help book. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567, literatibookstore.com/events.
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“Dead Moose on Isle Royale: Off Trail with the Citizen Scientists of the Wolf-Moose Project”: Michigan Botanical Society
MoreTalk by Jeffrey Holden about his book chronicling his experience leading week-long backpacking expeditions to search for dead moose on Isle Royale. Scientists use the bones, photos, and data to reconstruct the moose population through the years. Q&A. 7 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. michiganbotanicalsociety.org/huron-valley-chapter.
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“Tree Town Uke Drop-in”: Oz’s Music Environment
MoreMusicians of all ability 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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“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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“Return to Reason: Four Films by Man Ray”: 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. 24: “Return to Reason: Four Films by Man Ray.” (Man Ray, 1923–1929). The four films Ray directed between 1923 and 1929, Le Retour à la raison, Emak-Bakia, L’Étoile de mer, and Les Mystères du Château du Dé, represent the best of early European avant-garde cinema, as Ray experiments with technique, surrealist narrative, playful abstraction, and dark eroticism. 7 p.m.
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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
MoreNov. 10 & 24. 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. 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 Skinned Knees.
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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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“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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Nightspots
Making Movies.: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborKansas City-based Latin pop quartet plays songs influenced by rock, cumbia, psychedelia, roots music, and son cubano. Rolling Stone calls its sound “an eclectic blend of rumbero percussion, delicate organs, and grungy fuzz.” Free; nonperishable donations for Food Gatherers accepted.
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Birdog.: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiFree jazz improvisations by this local quartet.
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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.
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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
MoreEvery Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 200 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Kids welcome. Noon–12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Free. [email protected].
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“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
MoreEvery Wed.–Sun., Sept. 24–Dec. 20. Rhiannon Ragland directs retired Detroit newscaster and playwright Devin Scillian’s family comedy-drama about a conflict between brothers—an aging country rocker and a buttoned-down finance guy—after their mother’s death. Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.), & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Wed.). 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org, (734) 433–7673, & (if available) at the door. Discounts available.
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Nightspots
Irish-ish.: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater.
MoreHear.Say Brewing + Theater. 2350 W. Liberty.A trio from the Malty Taskers that plays traditional Irish music and Irish pub songs.
