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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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    Plant Bingo: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater

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    Fundraiser for FedUp Ministries. Play bingo to win a real plant to take home, with winners taking home bigger and bigger plants as the evening goes on. 6–8 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $10 suggested donation. heardotsay.com.

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    “Alehouse Poets Open Reading”: The Theater Shop

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    All invited to read an original short poem or a favorite by another writer. Listeners welcome. Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m. 7–8:30 p.m., Ypsi Alehouse, 124 Pearl, ste. 100, Ypsi. Free. facebook.com/thetheatershop.

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    Ann Arbor Camera Club

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    Nov. 3 & 17. Club members share their projected digital slides (Nov. 3) and prints (Nov. 17) on various topics, including this month’s assignment, “Bad Weather.” Also, on Nov. 17, “The Influence of Lesser Known Photographers, Part 2,” presentation by club member Mary Whiteside. Guests asked to arrive 15 minutes early. 7–9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 2nd fl., 1501 W. Liberty (use rear entrance). Free. [email protected], annarborcameraclub.org.

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    Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance

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    Every 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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    “Wheel of Fortune: Live”: Michigan Theater

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    Nationally touring stage production of this long-running TV game show, with a few audience members picked to compete for cash and prizes by spinning the wheel and solving puzzles on stage. Not a TV taping. 8 p.m. Michigan Theater. Tickets in advance at marquee-arts.org/calendar. $45–$367. (734) 668–8397.

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    Teddy Thompson.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    English folk-rock singer-songwriter, the son of Richard Thompson, whom Uncut reviewer Nigel Williamson calls “a writer of precocious talent,” and comparing him to his father, adds, “his voice is sweeter, his songs more romantic, and [Crowded House frontman] Neil Finn would be a closer reference point.” Opener: Jenna Nicholls, an indie folk-rock singer-songwriter whose sound blends elements of New Orleans jazz & cowboy tales. $29.

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    Jazz Jam Session.: Ziggy’s

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    Ziggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    With local jazz players TBA.

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    “Chronovisor”: Michigan Theater

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    Film 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. 4: “Chronovisor” (Jack Auen & Kevin Walker, 2026). Sci-fi thriller about a respected academic who becomes infatuated with an occult device that allegedly reproduces visuals from any point in history. Time TBA.

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    Volunteer Event – Woody Invasive Species Removal: Scio Outside

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    6393 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!

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    “The Resiliency of Oaks”: U-M Nichols Arboretum

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    All invited to join naturalist Jeff Plakke for a guided walk through the Arb to learn how white oaks are critical to the biodiversity of species in a healthy ecosystem. 9:30–11 a.m., Reader Center, 1610 Washington Hts. Free. (734) 647–7600, mbgna.umich.edu/events.

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    Haley Hunt: Society for Musical Arts

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    Hunt, a contralto U-M voice student who won the 2026 SMA young artist competition, performs works by Debussy, Strauss, Bach, William Bolcom, Rosephanye Powell, Gluck, and Rossini. Followed by a meet-the-artist lunch. Accompaniment by pianist Philip Roragen. 10:30 a.m., Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $20 (lunch & concert, $40) in advance at annarborsma.org & at the door. Lunch reservations required by calling (734) 995–4417. annarborsma.org.