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Nightspots
Lamm & Henley.: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborLocal jazz duo of bassist August Lamm and pianist-guitarist Andy Henley specializes in arrangements of songs from the Great American Songbook. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
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Danielle Braithwaite-Shirley: U-M Stamps School of Art & Design Penny Stamps Speaker Series
MoreThis London- and Berlin-based artist and game designer discusses their work, which takes the form of immersive video games, using animation, sound, and live performance to explore and retell the stories of Black trans people. 5:30–7 p.m., Michigan Theater. Free. (734) 936–0671, stamps.umich.edu.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company
MoreEvery Mon., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations), except Nov. 26. Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.) or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). Corner Brewery (6 p.m. Mon.), 720 Norris, Ypsi.; AARC Colonnade (6 p.m. Thurs.), 901 W. Eisenhower; and AARC Traver Village (7 a.m. Sat.), 2621 Plymouth Rd. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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Bad Decisions Track Club
MoreEvery Thurs. Runners of all abilities invited to join this eclectic group of runners ranging from people training for their first 5K to ultramarathoners. Sessions are typically interval-based track workouts, followed by socializing at a nearby brewery. 6 p.m., Ferry Field, State at Hoover. May meet elsewhere if the weather is bad. Free. See walline.wixsite.com/bdtc to sign up for email updates on each week’s workout.
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“Defining the Discipline of Robotics for Excellence and Equity in an AI-driven World”: U-M Institute for Data & AI in Society
MoreTalk by U-M robotics professor Chad Jenkins. 6–7:30 p.m., Dana Bldg., rm. 1040, 440 Church, and via Zoom. Free. Preregistration required at midas.umich.edu/midas-events. [email protected].
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“Cross-Stitched Bookmark”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreCraft activity for adults & teens. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Colorful Pajaki Chandeliers”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreAdults & teens invited to use straw, colorful paper, twine, and a wooden hoop to make these Polish decorations used to celebrate important life events like birthdays and holidays. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level program rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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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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“Musical Moments 2026”: Great Lakes Performing Artist Associates Fundraiser
MoreLive music by world-renowned favorite local blues pianist Mark “Mr. B” Braun, members of local gypsy jazz ensemble Djangophonique, classical horn player and Appalachian folk vocalist Mary Beth Orr, soprano Alice McAllister Tillman, and world music ensemble AgawDilim. Silent auction. Proceeds benefit the organization’s musician support and community educational programs. Hors d’oeuvres, desserts, wine, & beer. 6–8 p.m., Michigan Firehouse Museum, 110 W. Cross, Ypsi. $75 includes food & drinks. Preregistration required by Oct. 29 at greatlakespaa.org or (734) 276–8558.
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“Repairsday Thursday”: All Hands Active
MoreEvery Thurs., except Nov. 26. All invited to drop in with broken electronics, furniture, toys, or any other item they’d like to try to repair or repurpose with the help and guidance of AHA members. Repairs not guaranteed. 6–8 p.m., basement of 255 E. Liberty, ste. 225. Free; donations welcome. [email protected], meetup.com/allhandsactive/events.
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Nightspots
Focus: Jazz.: El Limon
MoreEl Limon 2709 PlymouthJazz favorites by the trio of pianist Jeff Fessler, bassist Will van Kampen, and saxophonist Jeff Kopmanis.
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Community Listing
Murder for a Mission!: Children's Healing Center
More7400 Kalitta Ct., Ypsilanti
Murder Mystery Night
Join us at the Children’s Healing Center – Southeast Michigan for an evening of mystery, fun, and a little friendly sleuthing!
Put your detective skills to the test as you uncover clues, question suspects, and work to solve the mystery before the night is over.
Thursday, November 5 🔎 6:00–8:30 PM Mystery begins at 6:30 PM
Tickets: $45 per person
Heavy appetizers and drinks includedGather your friends and join us for a fun night out all while supporting the kids and families of Children’s Healing Center.
The Children’s Healing Center is a nonprofit, year-round recreational facility located in Ypsilanti and Grand Rapids, Michigan, designed to provide a safe, clean environment for children with weakened immune systems and their families. https://childrenshealing.org/
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“Cheese & Charcuterie”: Zingerman’s Deli
MoreAll invited to a guided tasting of 5–6 cheeses paired with various cured meats and other accompaniments. 6:30–7:30 p.m., Zingerman’s Deli, 422 Detroit St. $50. Preregistration required at zingermansdeli.com/events. (734) 663–3354.
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“Bone Symphony”: Literati Bookstor
MoreVietnamese American poet Michelle Phương Hồ discusses her debut collection of poems that mine the wreckage of colonialism and warfare in Vietnam. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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GriefShare: St. Luke Lutheran Church
More4205 Washtenaw Ave.
Find hope and healing after the death of a loved one. You are encouraged to join us on any week. Sessions are self-contained.
The group meets on Thursdays starting at 6:30 PM for one-and-a-half hours, ending at 8:00 PM.
Each meeting consists of a video seminar, a discussion, and your personal workbook.
Each week you can expect to view a 30-minute video filled with helpful guidance, discuss grief-related issues, and gain personal recovery tips through your workbook.
Get more information and register here: https://find.griefshare.org/groups/297677
Questions? Contact: [email protected]
First meeting: Thurs., Sept. 10
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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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“Mimetites Bonanza and Other Recent Finds in the Republic of the Congo”: Huron Hills Lapidary & Mineral Society
MoreDVD presentation by club member Tomasz Praszkier. 7 p.m., West Side United Methodist Church, social hall, 900 S. Seventh St. Free. (734) 665–5574.
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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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Apollo’s Troupe Theatre
MoreOct. 18, 22, & 24, Nov. 1, 5, & 7. Rochester-based veteran poet Frederick Glaysher performs stage adaptations of his epic poems, Into the Ruins of Modernity (Oct. 18 & Nov. 1) and The Parliament of Poets (Oct. 22 & 24, Nov. 5 & 7), each a combination of poetry reading, protest play, and performance art that emphasizes the transformative nature of art and its power to fight fascism & oligarchy, and celebrates human capacities for cooperation and peace. Not suitable for children. 2 p.m. (Sun.) & 7 p.m. (Thurs. & Sat.), Cahoots, 206 E. Huron St. $15–$30 (students, $12–$20; seniors, $15–$25) at buytickets.at/apollostroupe or (if available) at the door. Group rates available. (947) 203–0085.
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“V for Vendetta”: 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. 1 & 5: “V for Vendetta” (James McTeigue, 2005). Action flick, based on Alan Moore’s graphic novel, about a shadowy vigilante who uses terrorist tactics against the forces of evil in a totalitarian society. 4 p.m. (Sun. only) & 7 p.m. Cinemark only.
