Events
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“Rocky”: Fathom Entertainment
More(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. 7–11: “Rocky” (John G. Avildsen, 1976). The classic saga of a small-time Philadelphia boxer who enters in a grueling, blood-soaked title fight. Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burgess Meredith. 4 p.m. (Sat. & Sun. only) and 6:40 p.m. Cinemark only.
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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
MoreEvery Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes. Rain or shine. 7 p.m., 123 E. Liberty. Free. (734) 769–5016, fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
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U-M Volleyball
MoreMatch vs. Ohio State. The U-M also has a home match this month against Purdue (Nov. 14, 6 p.m.). 7 p.m., Crisler Center, 333 E. Stadium. $8 & $10 (groups of 10 or more, $3 each). (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com.
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Jake Reichbart.: Earle
MoreEarle 121 W. Washington, Ann ArborSolo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.
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U-M Men’s Basketball
MoreGame vs. Oakland. The U-M plays home games this month against Marquette (Nov. 11, 7 p.m.) and William & Mary (Nov. 15, 2 p.m.). 6 p.m., Crisler Center. Tickets $18 & up at mgoblue.com in advance & (if available) at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
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Battle of the Bands: Glenn Miller & Tommy Dorsey Orchestras: Marquee Arts
MoreBig band music of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s by these two venerable classic jazz ensembles. The Glenn Miller Orchestra, founded in 1938 by the late composer-clarinetist Miller, has been touring continuously since 1956. Its repertoire includes Miller’s hits “In the Mood,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “Pennsylvania 6-5000,” and “Moonlight Serenade.” The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, known as a stellar dance band, produced such hits as “I’m Getting Sentimental Over You,” “On the Sunny Side of the Street,” and “Boogie Woogie.” 7 p.m., Michigan Theater. Tickets $68–$89 in advance at marquee-arts.org/calendar. (734) 668–8397.
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Bluegrass Jam Circle: Ann Arbor Senior Center
MoreAll musicians invited to bring acoustic instruments to play bluegrass-style music. Vocalists welcome. Inclement weather cancels. Call by 3 p.m. on the day of the jam with any questions. Note: Just one meeting this month. 7–9 p.m. (doors, 6:30 p.m.), 1320 Baldwin. $5. (734) 794–6250, a2blugrass.com.
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Indie Rock Royalty.: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiAn eclectic mix of covers and originals by this local quartet.
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“Introducing the Legacy Land Conservancy”: Pittsfield Union Grange
MoreTalk by LLC representative Hannah Weilnau. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a potluck; bring a dish to pass. 7:15 p.m., 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free. (734) 274–0773.
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“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
MoreNov. 4, 11, & 18. Performances by up to 12 aspiring and established area stand-up comics. On Nov. 4, attendees can mingle with the comics before they hit the stage during “Comedy Nerdz Happy Hour” (5:30–6:30 p.m.). 7:15 p.m. (doors, 5:30 p.m.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $5 in advance at aacomedy.com; $6 at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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FreeObserver Editor
BFA Dance Concerts: U-M Dance Department
MoreNov. 11–14. Dance majors showcase their original choreography. 7:30 p.m., U-M Dance Performance Studio, 1000 Baits. Free; capacity limited. (734) 764–9537.
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“Wednesday Night Swing”: Swing Ann Arbor
MoreEvery Wed. Lindy Hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, and Balboa dancing to recorded music. No partner needed. Wear comfortable low-grip shoes. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a free beginner lesson. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Michigan League Vandenberg Rm. $5 (free for members and lesson attendees) at the door.
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Abigayle Oakley & Fairhazel.: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborNashville–based indie folk-rock duo of singer Oakley and multi-instrumentalist Fairhazel. 7:30–10 p.m. $20.
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Hiss Golden Messenger.: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborPopular North Carolina indie folk-rock band, led by MC Taylor, a veteran singer-songwriter whose sound blends country, soul, and gospel influences with deeply introspective, poetic, and politically conscious songwriting. The band’s new album, I’m People, is a reflective collection of songs about resilience, community, radical hopefulness, and quiet human moments. Tonight he is joined by Sam Amidon, an adventurous Americana singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist who specializes in experimental reworkings of traditional Appalachian folk tunes. $29.
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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!Free -
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“What’s Happening in the Arctic—and Why We Should Care”: U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Thursday Morning Lecture Series
MoreEvery Thurs., Oct. 22–Nov. 19. Series of 5 weekly talks.
Oct. 22: Norwegian Arctic security expert Gabriella Gricius on “The Arctic Region in the Context of European Geopolitics and Security.”
Oct. 29: Viking Cruises Arctic guide John McCannon on “Four Ages of the North: The Broad Contours of Arctic History.”
Nov. 5: Harvard Arctic Initiative director Jennifer Spence on “The North American Arctic: Myths and Realities.”
Nov. 12: U-M ecology professor George Kling on “Environmental Changes in the Arctic: Local and Global Impacts.”
Nov. 19: Washington D.C.-based Arctic security expert Pavel Devyatkin on “Russian Arctic Policy, Security Strategy and International Cooperation.”
10–11:30 a.m., WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg., Towsley Auditorium, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Free. Preregistration required at olli-umich.org. $120 (members, $70) for the 5-lecture series. $25 per lecture (members, $15). Membership, $50 a year. (734) 998–9351.
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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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U-M Center for Japanese Studies Noon Lecture Series
MoreNov. 5 & 12 (different locations). Talks by visiting scholars.
Nov. 5: University of Arizona Japanese Studies professor Joshua Schlachet on “Nourishing Life: Cultures of Food and Health in Early Modern Japan.”
Nov. 12: Cardiff University criminology professor Yutaka Yoshida on “When Self-Empowerment Goes South (or East, More Precisely): Gender, Neoliberalism, and Romance Fraud in Japan.”
Noon–1:30 p.m., 1010 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. (Nov. 5) & 4448 East Hall, 530 Church. (Nov. 12). Free. (734) 764–6307.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
MoreEvery Mon. & Thurs., except Nov. 26. Play open to all skill levels age 18 & up, both non-ACBL-sanctioned (Mon.) and ACBL-sanctioned (Thurs.). 12:30–3:30 p.m. (Mon., $5) & noon–3:30 p.m. (Thurs., $9); $1–$2 less for AASC members. 1320 Baldwin. (734) 794–6250, a2gov.org/senior, annarborbridge.com.
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FreeObserver Editor
“Division Street Pipes”: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
MoreEvery Thurs. through early Dec., except Nov. 26. U-M organ majors and faculty perform music TBA on the church’s Richards, Fowkes & Co. organ. 12:15 p.m., 306 N. Division. Free. (734) 663–0518, standrewsaa.org.
