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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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Plant Bingo: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
MoreFundraiser 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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EMU Volleyball vs. Western
MoreGeorge Gervin Game Above Center 799 N Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti
Come watch and support the EMU Volleyball team as they take on WMU.
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“You Don’t Need a Smartphone: A Practical Guide to Downgrading Your Phone and Upgrading Your Life”: Literati Bookstore
MoreWriter & artist August Lam discusses her new self-help book. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567. literatibookstore.com/event/2026-11-03/august-lamm-you-dont-need-smartphone
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“Trivia with Terry!”: Argus Farm Stop
MoreNov. 3 & 17. All invited to form teams to answer wacky trivia questions from this longtime Aut Bar trivia night emcee. 6:30–8 p.m., 1200 Packard. Free; food & drink for sale. (734) 997–5448.
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“Turtle Cat Comedy”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
MoreLocal and visiting stand-up comics TBA. Hosted by Finn St. John. 7–8 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door. [email protected].
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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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“Alehouse Poets Open Reading”: The Theater Shop
MoreAll 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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Nightspots
Jake Reichbart.: Earle
MoreEarle 121 W. Washington, Ann ArborSolo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.
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Ann Arbor Camera Club
MoreNov. 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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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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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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“Wheel of Fortune: Live”: Michigan Theater
MoreNationally 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
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborEnglish 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
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiWith local jazz players TBA.
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“Chronovisor”: 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. 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
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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“The Resiliency of Oaks”: U-M Nichols Arboretum
MoreAll 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
MoreHunt, 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.
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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.
