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U-M Women’s Basketball
MoreGame vs. UConn. The U-M also has home games this month against Wright State (Nov. 8, 2 p.m.), Niagara (Nov. 18, 7 p.m.), & Southern Indiana (Nov. 30, 7 p.m.). 6:30 p.m., Crisler Center. Tickets $8–$12 in advance at mgoblue.com & at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
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Nightspots
Paul Keller Orchestra.: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborAward-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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Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
MoreEvery Mon. Learn to dance jigs, reels, and strathspeys. All dances taught. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and friends. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $10 suggested donation (first-timers free). (734) 474–7299, (734) 274–0773.
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Comedy Show: The Blind Pig
MoreEvery 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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Open Stage.: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborAll acoustic performers invited. Fifteen acts are selected randomly from those who sign up (doors open 7:30 p.m.) to perform 8 minutes (or 2 songs) each. The most talented and popular Open Stage performers are offered their own evenings at the Ark. $3 (members & students, free) at the door only.
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Skeleton Drive.: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiEmo-punk band from Northeast Ohio. Openers: the Detroit-area all-female hardcore band Pillow Princess, the Ypsi spooky folk-punk band Closet Ghost, and the young local pop-punk trio The Vitascopes.
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Rockin’ for the Hungry: Food Gatherers/Ann Arbor’s 107one/Kroger
More400 S. Maple Rd, Ann Arbor
Join Food Gatherers and Ann Arbor’s 107one December 1st – 5th outside of the Westgate Kroger (Maple Rd.) for Rockin’ for the Hungry – Food Gatherers’ largest fundraising event of the year. Help raise 1.5 million meals to meet the increased need for food in our community. Your gift will be matched by generous sponsors, so every dollar provides the equivalent of 4 meals! foodgatherers.org
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Community ListingFree
“Come As You Are” Memory Café: Dementia Friendly Services: AARP Michigan
MoreFirst Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor, 4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor MI
Memory Cafés are comfortable social gatherings in dementia friendly venues that allow people experiencing memory loss and a loved one to connect, socialize, and build new support networks. Cafés are free and all are welcome. Co-sponsored by AARP Michigan.
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Michigan Marching Band Practice
MoreEvery Mon.–Thurs., except Nov. 24–26. U-M’s highly disciplined 200+ member marching band or sections thereof can be seen and heard practicing on the new Elbel Field (across the street from the old Elbel Field). All welcome to find a spot in the bleachers and get a sneak preview of upcoming halftime shows. Rehearsals usually last 1–2 hours. 4:45 p.m., Hill at Fifth Ave. Free. (734) 764–0582.
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Easy Street Jazz Band.: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborEarly jazz classics from Scott Joplin and Bessie Smith to Louis Armstrong and beyond by this veteran local septet led by trombonist Terry Kimura.
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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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Community ListingFree
Rockin’ for the Hungry: Food Gatherers/Ann Arbor’s 107one/Kroger
More400 S. Maple Rd, Ann Arbor
Join Food Gatherers and Ann Arbor’s 107one December 1st – 5th outside of the Westgate Kroger (Maple Rd.) for Rockin’ for the Hungry – Food Gatherers’ largest fundraising event of the year. Help raise 1.5 million meals to meet the increased need for food in our community. Your gift will be matched by generous sponsors, so every dollar provides the equivalent of 4 meals!
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Community ListingFree
Volunteer Event – Woody Invasive Species Removal: Scio Outside
More1000 Chestnut Boulevard, Ann Arbor
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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“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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Community Listing
“Autism Travel”: We Rock The Spectrum
More4370 Varsity Dr. Suite A, We Rock The Spectrum Ann Arbor
Join Stephanie for a practical presentation and Q&A at We Rock The Spectrum – Ann Arbor about what it takes to become a neurodivergent family that travels. She’ll share real stories of the growth travel has sparked in her own children, along with airport strategies, a personalized planning framework,
and mindset shifts that can make travel possible.December 2nd from 4:00pm-5:00pm
Open play $10.00 per child for 3 hours. Play for one hour before and after the event. Walk-ins welcome but RSVP preferred.
https://ecom.roller.app/werockthespectrumannarbor/booknow/en-us/product/1588421?date=2026-12-02
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Michigan Marching Band Practice
MoreEvery Mon.–Thurs., except Nov. 24–26. U-M’s highly disciplined 200+ member marching band or sections thereof can be seen and heard practicing on the new Elbel Field (across the street from the old Elbel Field). All welcome to find a spot in the bleachers and get a sneak preview of upcoming halftime shows. Rehearsals usually last 1–2 hours. 4:45 p.m., Hill at Fifth Ave. Free. (734) 764–0582.
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Community Listing
EMU Men’s Basketball vs. UMass
MoreGeorge Gervin Game Above Center, 799 N Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti
Come watch and support the EMU Men’s Basketball team as they take on The University of Massachusetts. https://emueagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule
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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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Community ListingFree
Rockin’ for the Hungry: Food Gatherers/Ann Arbor’s 107one/Kroger
More400 S. Maple Rd., Ann Arbor
Join Food Gatherers and Ann Arbor’s 107one December 1st – 5th outside of the Westgate Kroger (Maple Rd.) for Rockin’ for the Hungry – Food Gatherers’ largest fundraising event of the year. Help raise 1.5 million meals to meet the increased need for food in our community. Your gift will be matched by generous sponsors, so every dollar provides the equivalent of 4 meals!
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FreeObserver Editor
Michigan Marching Band Practice
MoreEvery Mon.–Thurs., except Nov. 24–26. U-M’s highly disciplined 200+ member marching band or sections thereof can be seen and heard practicing on the new Elbel Field (across the street from the old Elbel Field). All welcome to find a spot in the bleachers and get a sneak preview of upcoming halftime shows. Rehearsals usually last 1–2 hours. 4:45 p.m., Hill at Fifth Ave. Free. (734) 764–0582.
