Week of Events
Joe Jencks & Deidre McCalla.
Joe Jencks & Deidre McCalla.
Double bill. Jencks is a Chicago singer-songwriter, a member of the longtime all-male vocal harmony trio Brother Sun, who Pete Seeger called “a fantastic singer who carries on the traditions.” McCalla is a veteran California-based singer-songwriter known for her rich alto voice and assured lyricism. $29.
Sunday, November 22, 2026
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November 22, 2026 -Ann Arbor Orchid Festival: Ann Arbor Orchid Society
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November 22, 2026 -Elemental Ecstatic Dance
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November 22, 2026 -Sunday Artisan Market
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November 22, 2026 -Holiday Art Fair: Riverside Arts Center
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November 22, 2026 -H.A.C. Ultimate
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November 22, 2026 -“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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November 22, 2026 -“Sharon Mills Quilting Bee”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
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November 22, 2026 -“Beginner Knitting”: Ann Arbor District Library
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November 22, 2026 -Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory
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November 22, 2026 -Critter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center
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November 22, 2026 -“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
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November 22, 2026 -“Marvelous Magnets”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
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November 22, 2026 -U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
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November 22, 2026 -Drop-in Knitting: Spun
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November 22, 2026 -Letterpress Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
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November 22, 2026 -Black Washtenaw County & the Civil War: Motorcoach & Walking Tour
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November 22, 2026 -The Art of Sashiko: Rescue Rose
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November 22, 2026 -“Growing Genealogy’s Future: Attracting and Engaging Younger People”: Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County
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November 22, 2026 -“Walking with Whales Tour”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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November 22, 2026 -“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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November 22, 2026 -Exhibition Tour: “We Hold These Truths” with Dean Celeste Watkins-Hayes
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November 22, 2026 -Ari Axelrod: Kerrytown Concert House
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November 22, 2026 -Michigan Youth Jazz Orchestra: U-M Music School
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November 22, 2026 -Ann Arbor Storytellers’ Guild
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November 22, 2026 -“Chasing Clouds”: Penny Seats Theatre Company
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November 22, 2026 -“West Side Story”: U-M MUSKET
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November 22, 2026 -“Silent Sky”: Dexter Community Players
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November 22, 2026 -“Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde”: U-M Theatre Department
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November 22, 2026 -“Jack Tucker Comedy Standup Show”: University Musical Society
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November 22, 2026 -“A Beautiful Mind”: Fathom Entertainment
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November 22, 2026 -“Recollections, Change, & Hope”: Washtenaw Chorale
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November 22, 2026 -Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony Concerts: EMU Music Department
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November 22, 2026 -“Cold Reads, New Plays”: Forge Theater
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November 22, 2026 -“Fragments”: Ann Arbor Grail Singers
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November 22, 2026 -“Cooking to the President’s Taste: Asian Heritage Chefs in White House History”: Culinary Historians of Ann Arbor
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November 22, 2026 -Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings.
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November 22, 2026 -“Hunger for Truth: The Rhea Clyman Story”: Ann Arbor District Library
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November 22, 2026 -Pinball Tournament: Pinball Pete’s
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November 22, 2026 -Janis Siegel.
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November 22, 2026 -“Mic Drop”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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November 22, 2026 -Orpheus Singers: U-M Music School
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November 22, 2026 -Campus Orchestras: U-M Music School
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November 22, 2026 -Percussion Ensemble: U-M Music School
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November 22, 2026 -Small Jazz Ensembles: U-M Music School
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November 22, 2026 -Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M
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November 22, 2026 -Traditional Irish Session: Conor O’Neill’s
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November 22, 2026 -Mike Root.
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November 22, 2026 -French Toads.
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November 22, 2026 -Jazz Jam Session.
Ann Arbor Orchid Festival: Ann Arbor Orchid Society
Nov. 21 & 22. Show and sale of thousands of tropical and hardy orchids, orchid-growing supplies, and related items. Also, free talks and demos by orchid growers on the “Basics of Growing Orchids” (11 a.m.) and “How to Repot or Mount Your Orchid” (1:30 p.m.) on both days. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, […]
Elemental Ecstatic Dance
Every Sun. Dancers of all ages and abilities invited for free-form dancing to a variety of recorded music, from EDM to classical and ambient to world music. Wear loose clothes, barefoot or stocking feet. 10:45 a.m.–1 p.m., A2 Yoga, 2030 Commerce. $20 (age 11 & under, free) cash or Venmo (@andjru) at the door only. […]
Sunday Artisan Market
Every Sun. through Dec. 20. Juried market. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Farmers Market Pavilion, Kerrytown. Free admission. (734) 913–9622.
Holiday Art Fair: Riverside Arts Center
Nov. 21 & 22. Show and sale of original art, craft items, and self-care products. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sat.) & 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sun.), 76 N. Huron, Ypsi. $1 suggested entry donation.
H.A.C. Ultimate
Every Sun. All invited to a relaxed pick-up game of this spirited team sport played with a flying disc. Beginners welcome. Play proceeds regardless of the weather. Note: Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Fuller Park, just west of the pool & parking lot (or occasionally across the street). Free. […]
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Every 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.
“Sharon Mills Quilting Bee”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
Nov. 1, 10, & 22. WCPARC docents lead both seasoned quilters and novices in stitching a traditional 1860s quilt top around a frame. Materials provided. The final product will be displayed in the historic cabin at Parker Mill. All ages welcome. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (Sun.) & 10 a.m.–1 p.m. (Tues.), Sharon Mills Park, 5701 Sharon […]
“Beginner Knitting”: Ann Arbor District Library
Craft activity for adults & teens led by local knitting instructor Beth Battey. Noon–3 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level program rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.
Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory
Every Sun. All invited to play one of a wide variety of board games in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Instruction provided. Also, on Nov. 1, game playtesting with Michigame Design Lab (2 p.m.), during which players are invited to try out new board & card games from local designers Bruce Bielawa & Joe Hopkins and […]
Critter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center
Every Sat. & Sun. A chance to view LSNC birds of prey and its Critter House animals, which include frogs, turtles, snakes, and other species native to Michigan. Noon–3 p.m., 1831 Traver. $5 suggested donation. (734) 997–1553, lesliesnc.org.
“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
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 […]
“Marvelous Magnets”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
Every Sat. & Sun., except Nov. 15, 28, & 29. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demo for age 5 & up that explores magnetism, magnetic fields, and what they have to do with everyday life. 12:30 & 2:30 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.
U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
Every Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? (noon) looks at cosmic collisions across the solar system including the 6-mile-wide asteroid that hit the earth 66 million years ago; The Sky Tonight (1 & 3 p.m.) explores the current night sky, with tips on how […]
Drop-in Knitting: Spun
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.
Letterpress Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
Nov. 3, 8, 16, & 22 (different times). A chance for adults to learn the basics of printing with movable type. 5–7 p.m. (Nov. 3 & 16), noon–2 p.m. (Nov. 8), and 1–3 p.m. (Nov. 22), AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
Black Washtenaw County & the Civil War: Motorcoach & Walking Tour
Visit the sites connected to Black Civil War veterans who called Washtenaw County home. Historians Deborah Meadows and Matthew Siegfried will lead visitors on a motorcoach and walking journey through Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti including historic Black neighborhoods, Depot Town, and Highland Cemetery, the final resting place of at least 19 Black Civil War soldiers. […]
The Art of Sashiko: Rescue Rose
If you've ever mourned the loss of a favorite garment due to wear and tear, this decorative hand-stitching workshop is for you! Discover the Japanese tradition of Sashiko, the art of functional and decorative fabric repair, taught by skilled sewist Chelsea Keenan. Sessions will take place on Saturday November 21 from 1-4, and Sunday November […]
“Growing Genealogy’s Future: Attracting and Engaging Younger People”: Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County
Talk, via Zoom on a big screen, by genealogist Sarah Day. Followed by small group discussions (in person and on Zoom) on the same topic, as well as on genealogy research questions. 1:30–4:30 p.m., Trinity Health Education Center Auditorium, 5305 Elliott, parking lot P, Ypsi. Also via livestream; for URL email [email protected] by Nov. 20. […]
“Walking with Whales Tour”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Nov. 1, 8, & 22. Thirty-minute tour that uses the museum’s specimens to tell the story of prehistoric whales and dolphins, who had 4 limbs and walked on land. 1:30 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. (734) 764–0478.
“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
Every 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.). […]
Exhibition Tour: “We Hold These Truths” with Dean Celeste Watkins-Hayes
Join Dean Celeste Watkins-Hayes and award-winning artist Holly Bass for a tour of "We Hold These Truths". 🗓️ Sunday, Nov 22 ⏰ 2-3 PM 📍UMMA 🎟️ Free & open to the public: registration required. "We Hold These Truths" marks the return of visitors to UMMA’s iconic Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Apse following a nearly year-long […]
Ari Axelrod: Kerrytown Concert House
See 19 Thursday. Today, Axelrod reprises his program, L’chaim!, performed at KCH in March 2026. Built around songs that give him chills and celebrate the gift of life, the program blends Broadway, Jewish, and international music. 2–4 p.m.
Michigan Youth Jazz Orchestra: U-M Music School
Dennis Wilson directs high school students from around the state in a program of big band jazz standards. 2 p.m., U-M Moore Bldg. Hankinson Rehearsal Hall, 1100 Baits. Free. (734) 764–0538.
Ann Arbor Storytellers’ Guild
All invited to listen to guild members swap stories or bring their own to tell. 2–4 p.m., Schuler Books, Westgate Shopping Center. Free. annarborstorytelling.org.
“Chasing Clouds”: Penny Seats Theatre Company
Nov. 20–Dec. 6, except Nov. 26. Lauren London directs local actors in local playwright Michael Alan Herman’s existential fantasy comedy-drama about a pair of elderly farmers who farm clouds for their silver linings as they struggle to keep their farm—and their relationship—intact. 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.). Cahoots, 206 E. Huron St. Tickets […]
“West Side Story”: U-M MUSKET
Nov. 20–22. Gonzalo Delgado directs fellow U-M students in Arthur Laurents’ spirited musical adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, set in New York and featuring the rival street gangs the Sharks and the Jets. The beloved Leonard Bernstein–Stephen Sondheim score includes such favorites as “Maria,” “Tonight,” and “America.” 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. […]
“Silent Sky”: Dexter Community Players
Nov. 20–22. Members of this local theater troupe perform Lauren Gunderson’s 2015 biographical drama, a fictionalized retelling of the story of the 1926 Nobel Prize–nominated Harvard astronomer Henrietta Leavitt. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Columbus Hall, 8265 Dexter-Chelsea Rd., Dexter. Tickets $20 (students & seniors, $15) in advance at […]
“Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde”: U-M Theatre Department
Nov. 19–22. Halena Kays directs drama students in Moisés Kaufman’s award-winning 1997 play that chronicles the swift and tragic downfall of the famous Irish playwright. Wilde sued the Marquess of Queensberry in 1895 for criminal libel after the Marquess called him a “posing sodomite.” This lawsuit backfired on Wilde, resulting in two additional trials to […]
“Jack Tucker Comedy Standup Show”: University Musical Society
Nov. 18–22. New York City cult favorite Zach Zucker, a French-trained comedic performer known for blending clowning with satire, appears as Tucker, a dim, delusional, and overconfident hack stand-up whose desperate need to be adored drives him to the brink of comedy chaos. With an absurdist sound design fueling the unraveling, the result is a […]
“A Beautiful Mind”: Fathom Entertainment
(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. 22 & 23: “A Beautiful Mind” (Ron Howard, 2001). Biopic about John Forbes Nash, a Nobel-winning mathematician who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and […]
“Recollections, Change, & Hope”: Washtenaw Chorale
Alex Cave directs this 40-member local choir in a program that includes songs from musical theater, Americana, and pieces by contemporary composers, as well as Scottish favorites “Skye Boat Song” and “Loch Lomond.” Cellist Carol Gagliardi joins the chorale in Elaine Hagenberg’s “Refuge” and Paul Langford’s (arr.) “When October Goes/Autumn Leaves.” 3 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian […]
Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony Concerts: EMU Music Department
Mary Schneider and J. Nick Smith direct these music student ensembles in a joint performance. 3–5 p.m., EMU Pease Auditorium, 494 College Pl., Ypsi. Tickets $8 (EMU students & kids, free) only at emich.ludus.com. (734) 487–4143, [email protected].
“Cold Reads, New Plays”: Forge Theater
All invited to participate in, or just listen to, readings of new theater works by Forge members. 3–5 p.m., 3000 Packard, ste. B (entrance on Platt behind Little Caesars). Preregistration requested at forgetheatercollaborative.com. Free. (734) 219–9434.
“Fragments”: Ann Arbor Grail Singers
Jacob Carroll directs this women’s early-music choir in a program that juxtaposes English choral music of the Renaissance with the medieval-era music of the Notre Dame school of polyphony. Works include John Dunstable’s Magnificat, John Taverner’s Missa Playnsong, and a selection of Gregorian chants dedicated to holy women. Also, the premiere of four short pieces […]
“Cooking to the President’s Taste: Asian Heritage Chefs in White House History”: Culinary Historians of Ann Arbor
Chefs and coauthors Adrian Miller and Deborah Chang discuss their book about chefs who have served US presidents on yachts, at retreats, and in the White House. 4–5:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Also via YouTube; URL at culinaryhistoriansannarbor.org or aadl.org/events. Free. (734) 327–4200.
Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings.
Local 10-piece big band led by tubaist Chris Smith that specializes in the old-time big band music of the late 1920s and early 1930s associated with Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver.
“Hunger for Truth: The Rhea Clyman Story”: Ann Arbor District Library
Occasional screenings in the Downtown Branch lower level program rm., and other locations as noted. Free. (734) 327–4200. Nov. 22: “Hunger for Truth: The Rhea Clyman Story” (Andrew Tkach, 2018). Feature-length documentary about this young Canadian reporter who traversed the starving Soviet heartland in 1932 when Stalin's man-made famine was ravaging Ukraine. Followed by a […]
Pinball Tournament: Pinball Pete’s
Nov. 8 & 22. Players of all ages and skill levels invited to play 8 games of pinball for International Flipper Association points and other prizes. 5 p.m. (registration opens at 4:45 p.m.; ask for Ryan at the glass desk), Pinball Pete’s, 500 E. Liberty. No entry fee; $1 per game. michiganflippers.com.
Janis Siegel.
Jazz ensemble led by this veteran Grammy-winning vocalist, a member of the celebrated vocalese trio Manhattan Transfer. Dinner & show, $95.
“Mic Drop”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
Experienced improvisers compete by improvising songs with live accompaniment. Followed at 7:30 p.m. by a pay-what-you-want Musical Improv Jam: All invited to sing or move in musical/comical improv games and exercises led by a facilitator and accompanist. No experience required. Spectators welcome. 6:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if […]
Orpheus Singers: U-M Music School
This small choir of music students, accompanied by student musicians, performs a program highlighted by Kim D. Sherman’s The Promise of America, a new song cycle that explores the impact of different constitutional amendments on the American people. Also, Moses Hogan’s I Can Tell the World, William Grant Still’s Plain-Chant for America, and Randall Thompson’s […]
Campus Orchestras: U-M Music School
Grad student conductors lead these ensembles of nonmusic majors in a program highlighted by Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 2 and Alexander Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances, along with works by Puccini, Hubert Parry, Beethoven, Bizet, and Enrique Granados. Preceded at 6:15 p.m. by a brief talk. 7 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. (734) 764–0583.
Percussion Ensemble: U-M Music School
This U-M student ensemble performs a program of percussion works TBA. 7 p.m., U-M Moore Bldg. Hankinson Rehearsal Hall, 1100 Baits, North Campus. Free. (734) 764–0583.
Small Jazz Ensembles: U-M Music School
Nov. 22 & 23. Dennis Wilson leads this music major ensemble in a program of contemporary jazz and standards. 7 p.m., U-M Earl V. Moore Bldg., McIntosh Theatre, 1100 Baits. Free. (734) 764–0583.
Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M
Every Sun. Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including foxtrots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 6 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. 7–9 p.m., Michigan Union Ballroom. $5 ($10 includes lessons). (734) 763–6984.
Traditional Irish Session: Conor O’Neill’s
Every Sun. All invited to join or listen to an instrumental jam session. 7–9 p.m., 318 S. Main. Free. (734) 665–2968.
French Toads.
A Pennsylvania art-rock band whose eclectic sound blends elements of fusion, acid rock, metal, psychedelic, and jazz. Openers: Leadfoot Granny, an up-and-coming Toledo retro-rock band, and Zero Sun, a Kalamazoo alt-rock band.
Jazz Jam Session.
Jazz ensemble led by veteran local drummer Pete Siers and saxophonist Kenji Lee (see Blue Llama).
Monday, November 23, 2026
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November 23, 2026 -Weekly Rehearsal: Washtenaw Women’s Community Chorus
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November 23, 2026 -“Independence Lake Gravel Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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November 23, 2026 -“Washtenaw Literacy Digital Skills”: Ann Arbor District Library
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November 23, 2026 -Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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November 23, 2026 -Michigan Marching Band Practice
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November 23, 2026 -“Famous Men”: Literati Book Club
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November 23, 2026 -“Making Modern Homes in Mid-Century Ann Arbor”: Ann Arbor District Library
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November 23, 2026 -Open Mic: Dzanc House
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November 23, 2026 -Drop-in Knitting: Spun
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November 23, 2026 -Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company
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November 23, 2026 -Sewing Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
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November 23, 2026 -Tim Berla.
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November 23, 2026 -“A Beautiful Mind”: Fathom Entertainment
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November 23, 2026 -“Emerging Writers Workshop: Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Writer?”: Ann Arbor District Library
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November 23, 2026 -Paul Keller Orchestra.
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November 23, 2026 -“Acappellapalooza”: Ann Arbor Public Schools
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November 23, 2026 -Small Jazz Ensembles: U-M Music School
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November 23, 2026 -“Doctor Who: The Satan Pit”: Fathom Entertainment
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November 23, 2026 -Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
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November 23, 2026 -Scandinavian Music Jam
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November 23, 2026 -“For All”: U-M Concert Band
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November 23, 2026 -Comedy Show: The Blind Pig
Weekly Rehearsal: Washtenaw Women’s Community Chorus
Every Mon. All invited to join this independent local women’s chorus to sing an eclectic program, including classical, folk, Broadway, pop, and jazz. Joshua Marzan directs. 9:30–11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, rear ground level, 1432 Washtenaw Ave. Free to visitors (dues for those who join; scholarships available). [email protected].
“Independence Lake Gravel Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
Every Mon. Slow/moderate-paced 23-mile ride to Independence Lake on mostly dirt roads. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 10 a.m. sharp, meet at Old St. Patrick Catholic Church, 5671 Whitmore Lake Rd. Free. (412) 302–9960.
“Washtenaw Literacy Digital Skills”: Ann Arbor District Library
Every Mon. Adults invited to drop in and get 1-on-1 help navigating websites, emailing, and performing basic computer functions. Noon–2 p.m., AADL Downtown, 3rd fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
Every Mon. & Thurs., except Nov. 26. Play open to all skill levels age 18 & up, both non-ACBL-sanctioned (Mon.) and ACBL-sanctioned (Thurs.). 12:30–3:30 p.m. (Mon., $5) & noon–3:30 p.m. (Thurs., $9); $1–$2 less for AASC members. 1320 Baldwin. (734) 794–6250, a2gov.org/senior, annarborbridge.com.
Michigan Marching Band Practice
Every 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 […]
“Famous Men”: Literati Book Club
All invited to join a discussion of local writer Julie Buntin’s new novel about a young woman looking for a father and finding herself. Buntin will be in attendance and signing books. 6 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Tickets $5 (can be redeemed for store credit) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567.
“Making Modern Homes in Mid-Century Ann Arbor”: Ann Arbor District Library
Architectural historian Deirdre Hennebury discusses local buildings designed in the mid-century modern style. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200, aadl.org/events.
Open Mic: Dzanc House
All invited to share acoustic music, short stories, or poetry. Sign up on arrival. 6–8 p.m., 402 S. Huron St., Ypsi. Free. dzanchouse.org.
Drop-in Knitting: Spun
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.
Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company
Every 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 […]
Sewing Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
Nov. 9 & 23. All invited to get basic sewing help with unfinished projects or learn how to use the AADL sewing machines. Bring your own sewing machine, if you wish. No experience necessary. Also, local crafter Amber Adams-Fall demonstrates mitered corners with bias binding (Nov. 9). 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) […]
“A Beautiful Mind”: Fathom Entertainment
(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. 22 & 23: “A Beautiful Mind” (Ron Howard, 2001). Biopic about John Forbes Nash, a Nobel-winning mathematician who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and […]
“Emerging Writers Workshop: Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Writer?”: Ann Arbor District Library
Local editor Alex Kourvo and young adult novelist Bethany Neal discuss real-world skills needed to thrive as a writer. Also, the two host an open house for writers to connect with one another and/or work on their projects at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 23. 6:30–7:45 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free. (734) 327–4200.
Paul Keller Orchestra.
Award-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.
“Acappellapalooza”: Ann Arbor Public Schools
Annual event featuring pop music performed by student a cappella groups from Huron, Pioneer, and Skyline high schools. 7 p.m., Huron High Auditorium, 2727 Fuller. Free. (734) 994–2189, ext. 2.
Small Jazz Ensembles: U-M Music School
Nov. 22 & 23. Dennis Wilson leads this music major ensemble in a program of contemporary jazz and standards. 7 p.m., U-M Earl V. Moore Bldg., McIntosh Theatre, 1100 Baits. Free. (734) 764–0583.
“Doctor Who: The Satan Pit”: Fathom Entertainment
(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. 23: “Doctor Who: The Satan Pit” (James Strong, 2006). Extended director’s cut of an episode of this cult sci-fi series in which the Doctor […]
Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
Every 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.
Scandinavian Music Jam
Nov. 9 & 23. Bruce Sagan leads an acoustic jam session devoted to traditional music from the Scandinavian countries. All instruments welcome, no experience necessary. 7:30–9:30 p.m., location TBA; email [email protected]. Free.
“For All”: U-M Concert Band
Courtney Snyder and grad student conductors direct this music student wind and percussion ensemble in a program of works celebrating liberation, including Katheryn McCall Noblitt’s The New Spirit of ’76, Viet Cuong’s John and Jim, Giovanni Santos’s symphony for band Delores, AmeriCan, Ben Horne’s Motherless Child, and James David’s Symphony No. 2. Preceded at 7:15 […]
Comedy Show: The Blind Pig
Every 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.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
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November 24, 2026 -“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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November 24, 2026 -Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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November 24, 2026 -Easy Street Jazz Band.
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November 24, 2026 -Game Night: Sylvan Factory
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November 24, 2026 -“Felted Eyeballs”: Ann Arbor District Library
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November 24, 2026 -Drop-in Knitting: Spun
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November 24, 2026 -“Tour de Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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November 24, 2026 -Collage & Chill: Dzanc House
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November 24, 2026 -“How to Handle Anything: Four Improv Principles for Navigating Life’s Curveballs”: Literati Bookstore
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November 24, 2026 -Jake Reichbart.
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November 24, 2026 -“Dead Moose on Isle Royale: Off Trail with the Citizen Scientists of the Wolf-Moose Project”: Michigan Botanical Society
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November 24, 2026 -“Tree Town Uke Drop-in”: Oz’s Music Environment
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November 24, 2026 -“Return to Reason: Four Films by Man Ray”: Michigan Theater
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November 24, 2026 -Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
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November 24, 2026 -Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
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November 24, 2026 -“Sound & Silence”: Canterbury House
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November 24, 2026 -Shape Note Singing Ypsi
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November 24, 2026 -Open Mic.
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November 24, 2026 -“Long Story Short”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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November 24, 2026 -Making Movies.
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November 24, 2026 -Birdog.
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Every 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.
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri., except Nov. 26. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Tues. & Fri.) and a game (Thurs.) for players with no more than 750 ACBL master points. 1–4 p.m. (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $9–$11 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email [email protected].
Easy Street Jazz Band.
Early jazz classics from Scott Joplin and Bessie Smith to Louis Armstrong and beyond by this veteran local septet led by trombonist Terry Kimura.
Game Night: Sylvan Factory
Every Tues. All invited to play board games, assemble a puzzle, paint miniatures, or try a tabletop role-playing game, all in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. 5–9 p.m., 2459 W. Stadium. Free. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
“Felted Eyeballs”: Ann Arbor District Library
Adults & teens invited to learn how to felt wool and make spooky eyeballs using needles. 6–7 p.m., AADL Traverwood. Free. (734) 327–4200.
Drop-in Knitting: Spun
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.
“Tour de Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
Every Tues. Moderate-paced ride, 25 to 35 miles, along the less-traveled unpaved roads around Chelsea. Bring a chair and a beverage or snack for a post-ride tailgate. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 6 p.m. sharp, meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Email [email protected] for each week’s route. Free. (313) 980–5277.
Collage & Chill: Dzanc House
Nov. 10 & 24. All invited to make collages. Supplies provided, but bring your own if you like. 6–8 p.m., 402 S. Huron St., Ypsi. $5 suggested donation. dzanchouse.org.
“How to Handle Anything: Four Improv Principles for Navigating Life’s Curveballs”: Literati Bookstore
Speaker and consultant Mary Lemmer discusses her new self-help book. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567, literatibookstore.com/events.
“Dead Moose on Isle Royale: Off Trail with the Citizen Scientists of the Wolf-Moose Project”: Michigan Botanical Society
Talk by Jeffrey Holden about his book chronicling his experience leading week-long backpacking expeditions to search for dead moose on Isle Royale. Scientists use the bones, photos, and data to reconstruct the moose population through the years. Q&A. 7 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. michiganbotanicalsociety.org/huron-valley-chapter.
“Tree Town Uke Drop-in”: Oz’s Music Environment
Musicians of all ability levels invited to play ukulele with members of Michigan’s oldest ukulele club. 7 p.m., 1922 Packard. Free. (734) 662–8283.
“Return to Reason: Four Films by Man Ray”: Michigan Theater
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. 24: “Return to Reason: Four Films by Man Ray.” (Man Ray, 1923–1929). The four films […]
Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
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). […]
Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
Every 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.
“Sound & Silence”: Canterbury House
Every 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.
Shape Note Singing Ypsi
Nov. 10 & 24. All invited to join an evening of this early American form of hymn singing that uses musical notation with distinct shapes to make learning easier. 7–9 p.m., Riverside Arts Center, Off Center Bldg., 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Free. (734) 480–2787, riversidearts.org/shape-note-singing-ypsilanti.
“Long Story Short”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
Storytelling event where participants share true, personal stories inspired by a different theme each month. 7:30–8:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.
Making Movies.
Kansas City-based Latin pop quartet plays songs influenced by rock, cumbia, psychedelia, roots music, and son cubano. Rolling Stone calls its sound “an eclectic blend of rumbero percussion, delicate organs, and grungy fuzz.” Free; nonperishable donations for Food Gatherers accepted.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
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November 25, 2026 -“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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November 25, 2026 -Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
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November 25, 2026 -“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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November 25, 2026 -Irish-ish.
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November 25, 2026 -Board Game Night: Bløm Mead + Cider
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November 25, 2026 -Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
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November 25, 2026 -Jordan Smith-Hays.
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Every 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.
Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 200 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Kids welcome. Noon–12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Free. [email protected].
“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
Every 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.). […]
Board Game Night: Bløm Mead + Cider
Every Wed. All invited to play popular board games. Use provided games or bring your own. 5–10 p.m., 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.
Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
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. […]
Jordan Smith-Hays.
A mix of mostly instrumental funk, rock, jazz, R&B, and blues covers by this local guitarist. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
Thursday, November 26, 2026
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Friday, November 27, 2026
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Saturday, November 28, 2026
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