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    “The Road Home”: Ann Arbor District Library

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    Occasional screenings in the Downtown Branch lower level program rm., and other locations as noted. Free. (734) 327–4200. 

    Nov. 6: “The Road Home” (Kameron Donald, 2026). Documentary exploring the critical issues of mental health, housing insecurity, and homelessness in Washtenaw County. It examines both the underlying challenges and potential solutions through a unified community effort. Followed by a discussion. 6 p.m.

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    Open Mic.: Moonwinks Tavern

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    Moonwinks Tavern 5151 Plymouth Rd. (734) 994-5151.

    All performers invited. Hosted by local folk-rock singer-songwriter Mike Gentry. 6–8 p.m.

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    Angelica Esquivel and Nadia Mota: Literati Bookstore

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    These 2 poets read from & discuss their work. Esquivel’s debut Crying My Best delves into the complex, often hidden histories of the poet’s Midwestern Mexican American family. Mota’s La Chiflada examines grief filtered through the lens of girlhood. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.

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    “Self-Guided Lantern-Lit Trail”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission

    “Self-Guided Lantern-Lit Trail”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
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    Nov. 6, 13, & 20 (various locations). Self-guided hike along about a mile of lantern-lit trail through the woods, followed by a campfire and treats. 6–8:30 p.m. (check in by 7:30 p.m.), County Farm Park, 2230 Platt (Nov. 6); Independence Lake County Park Beach Center Pavilion, 3200 Jennings, Whitmore Lake (Nov. 13); Rolling Hills County Park, 7660 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsi (Nov. 20). Admission is $20 worth of nonperishable food donations for Food Gatherers, plus $6 (nonresidents, $10) vehicle entry fee for Independence Lake. Preregistration (one per household) requested at washtenaw.org/registerparks (#56000). [email protected].

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    First Friday Shabbat: Jewish Cultural Society

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    All invited for dinner from a local restaurant, preceded by a brief secular Shabbat observance with songs, candle lighting, and challah & wine rituals. Kids welcome. 6:30–8 p.m., JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow. $10 (families, $25) for nonmembers; members, free. Preregistration required at jewishculturalsociety.org.

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    “Owl Night Hike”: Hudson Mills Metropark

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    Naturalist Abby Lauer discusses native owls and then leads a 1-mile hike through the park for all age 8 & up to look for these mysterious birds. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. 6:30–8 p.m., Hudson Mills Activity Center, 8801 North Territorial, Dexter. $5/person. Preregistration required by 4 p.m. Nov. 5 at tinyurl.com/hudson-m-nov26. Metroparks pass or $10 vehicle entrance fee required. (734) 426–8211, [email protected].

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    Bekka Madeleine: Crazy Wisdom Bookstore First Fridays Live Music

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    Performance by this young local singer-songwriter who writes pop-inflected Americana songs with haunting, melancholy lyrics. Her new EP, Don’t You Got Better Things to Do?, was made with her sister Hannah. 6:30–8:30 p.m., 114 S. Main. Free. crazywisdombookstore.com.

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    “Euchre Change a Life!”

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    Five-game euchre tournament. Sign up with a partner or get paired with one by the organizers. Prizes. Food & beverages available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Haitian children via Haitian Christian Outreach. 6:30–9 p.m., HOMES Campus, 112 Jackson Plz. $15 (HOMES members, $10). [email protected], tinyurl.com/a2euchrechange.

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    Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory

    Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
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    Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game MTG. Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): “Commander.” A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free. Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Booster Draft.” Players take turns opening booster packs to create a 40-card deck. $25. Various times & prices, 2459 W. Stadium. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.

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    “13: The Musical”: U-M Basement Arts

    “13: The Musical”: U-M Basement Arts
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    Nov. 6 & 7. This U-M student theater troupe performs Dan Elish and Robert Horn’s 2008 coming-of-age Broadway musical about a young Jewish boy who moves to a sleepy Indiana town from NYC following his parents’ divorce. Desperate to fit in as he navigates the social hierarchies of his new middle school, he sets out to win friends by turning his Bar Mitzvah into the coolest party ever. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 11 p.m. (Fri.), U-M Walgreen Drama Center, Newman Studio, 1226 Murfin. Free. instagram.com/basement_arts.

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    “Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy

    “Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
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    Every Sat. & Sun. and Nov. 6 & 20. On Sat. & Sun., staffers show some native Michigan animals, including a cougar, black rat snake, and opossum at 1 & 4 p.m.; and a wild turkey at 2 & 3 p.m. During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers show all four animals at 7:30 p.m. All tickets include a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. Noon–5 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) & 7–9 p.m. (Fri.), 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $15 (kids ages 2–12, $13; under age 2, free) cash or credit at the door only. (734) 929–9324, thecreatureconservancy.org.

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    Rick Burgess Trio.: Earle

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    Earle 121 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Jazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.

     

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    U-M Indian American Students Association Cultural Show

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    U-M students present an evening of old and new Indian culture, featuring Western and Eastern fashion shows, music, and a variety of student-choreographed performances that showcase various Indian dance styles performed in traditional regalia. One of the largest student-run productions in the country, with over 250 participants. 7 p.m., Michigan Theater. Tickets (price TBA) available in advance at mutotix.umich.edu and at the door. [email protected].

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    Pontiac Trail Blazers.: North Star Lounge

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Local bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by pianist Dutcher Snedeker. 7–10 p.m. $10.

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    Jason Jamerson: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase

    Jason Jamerson: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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    Nov. 5–7. Rising, versatile Detroit native with an amusing, wide-ranging act covering diverse topics, from attending a birthday party thrown by overly religious relatives to his annoyance at weed smokers. Opening act TBA. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 (Thurs., $15) at aacomedy.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.

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    “The Great American Songbook: George Gershwin”: Kerrytown Concert House

    “The Great American Songbook: George Gershwin”: Kerrytown Concert House
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    Nov. 6 & 8. U-M musical theater professor Tyler Driskill, a singer-pianist, and U-M musical theater professor emeritus Brent Wagner present lecture-demos on why the Great American Songbook is so great. Tonight: They demonstrate the genius of Gershwin’s masterful compositions, including his work with his lyricist brother Ira, from “I Got Rhythm,” to “They Can’t Take That Away from Me,” and one of the most lasting standards in the American songbook, “Summertime” from Porgy and Bess. Includes performances by U-M musical theater students. 7:30–9 p.m. (Fri.) & 4–6 p.m. (Sun.), 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $25–$35 (students, $15–$25) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 769–2999.

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    Duo CPE: Academy of Early Music

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    Cleveland-based duo of fortepianist Mikhail Grazhdanov and soprano Andréa Walker showcases the polarity between polite and untethered expression cultivated in the German salon circa 1800 through poetic declamation and a performance of cantatas by CPE Bach and Johann Friedrich Reichardt, dramatic keyboard music by CPE Bach, and lieder by Louise Reichardt, Mozart, and Haydn. Preceded at 6:45 p.m. by a talk. 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 306 N. Division. $35 (seniors, $30; students, $10) in advance at academyofearlymusic.org & (if available) at the door. $5 increase after Oct. 30. (734) 228–4338.

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    “Peter and the Starcatcher”: Huron Players

    “Peter and the Starcatcher”: Huron Players
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    Nov. 6–8. JD Beniston directs Huron High School students in Rick Elice’s 2009 Tony Award–winning play. Adapted from Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson’s 2004 novel which gives a backstory to Peter Pan, the narrative follows the nautical adventures of pirates, crocodiles, and three orphan boys. 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Huron High School, Meyers Auditorium, 2727 Fuller. Tickets $15 (students & staff, $10) in advance at huronplayers.ludus.com & at the door (cash, check, or Venmo). huronplayers.weebly.com.

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    “Family Pains”: PTD Productions

    “Family Pains”: PTD Productions
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    Nov. 5–8 & 11–14. Marie Jones directs local actors in the premiere of Michigan playwright Erin Osgood’s new family comedy-drama about a young woman who surprises her conservative family by bringing her new Black wife to Thanksgiving dinner. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun. & Wed.), Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Tickets $20 (students & seniors, $15; Thurs., pay what you can), in advance at ptdproductions.com, by phone, & at the door. (734) 483–7345.