Week of Events
Sunday, December 6, 2026
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December 6, 2026 -Sunday Artisan Market
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December 6, 2026 -EMU Women’s Basketball vs. Canisius
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December 6, 2026 -“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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December 6, 2026 -“Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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December 6, 2026 -“Chasing Clouds”: Penny Seats Theatre Company
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December 6, 2026 -The Village Playgroup & Parent Support group
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December 6, 2026 -Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings.
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December 6, 2026 -Jazz Jam Session.
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.
EMU Women’s Basketball vs. Canisius
Eastern Michigan University women's basketball hosts Canisius at the George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti. Military Appreciation Day. Tickets start at $8; EMU students receive free admission through the Flight Crew program. Buy tickets at https://emueagles.com/tickets or call the EMU Ticket Office at 734-487-3669.
“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.). […]
“Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
Thurs.–Sun., Nov. 27–Jan. 3. Dan Cooney directs this local professional company in Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge’s 2014 stage musical, an adaptation of the 1942 Irving Berlin film about a singer-dancer who leaves Broadway to settle down in the countryside. When he meets a spirited schoolteacher who longs to perform, he decides to turn his […]
“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 […]
The Village Playgroup & Parent Support group
The Village Playgroup & Parent Support group is an inclusive group for families with special needs. We meet the first Sunday of every month from 2pm-4pm at We Rock The Spectrum Ann Arbor. Parents can connect and discuss topics that are important to them while the kids get to play in the gym. It truly […]
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.
Jazz Jam Session.
Jazz ensemble led by veteran local drummer Pete Siers and saxophonist Kenji Lee (see Blue Llama).
Monday, December 7, 2026
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December 7, 2026 -Michigan Marching Band Practice
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December 7, 2026 -Paul Keller Orchestra.
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 […]
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.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
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December 8, 2026 -Michigan Marching Band Practice
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December 8, 2026 -Easy Street Jazz Band.
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December 8, 2026 -Jake Reichbart.
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 […]
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.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
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December 9, 2026 -Volunteer Event – Woody Invasive Species Removal
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December 9, 2026 -“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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December 9, 2026 -Michigan Marching Band Practice
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December 9, 2026 -Jake Reichbart.
Volunteer Event – Woody Invasive Species Removal
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!
“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.). […]
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 […]
Thursday, December 10, 2026
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December 10, 2026 -Michigan Marching Band Practice
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December 10, 2026 -GriefShare
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December 10, 2026 -Jake Reichbart.
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December 10, 2026 -“Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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December 10, 2026 -“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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December 10, 2026 -The Pherotones.
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December 10, 2026 -Open Mic.
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 […]
GriefShare
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 […]
“Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
Thurs.–Sun., Nov. 27–Jan. 3. Dan Cooney directs this local professional company in Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge’s 2014 stage musical, an adaptation of the 1942 Irving Berlin film about a singer-dancer who leaves Broadway to settle down in the countryside. When he meets a spirited schoolteacher who longs to perform, he decides to turn his […]
“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
Every Wed.–Sun., Sept. 24–Dec. 20, except Nov. 26. 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. […]
The Pherotones.
A wide range of jazz and jazzed-up popular music, from the 1920s to the present, by this all-star local quintet. With trumpeter Ross Huff, pianist Giancarlo Aversa, bassist Brennan Andes, violinist Jordan Adema, and drummer Wes Fritzemeier.
Friday, December 11, 2026
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December 11, 2026 -Rick Burgess Trio.
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December 11, 2026 -“Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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December 11, 2026 -“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
Rick Burgess Trio.
Jazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.
“Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
Thurs.–Sun., Nov. 27–Jan. 3. Dan Cooney directs this local professional company in Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge’s 2014 stage musical, an adaptation of the 1942 Irving Berlin film about a singer-dancer who leaves Broadway to settle down in the countryside. When he meets a spirited schoolteacher who longs to perform, he decides to turn his […]
“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
Every Wed.–Sun., Sept. 24–Dec. 20, except Nov. 26. 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. […]
Saturday, December 12, 2026
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December 12, 2026 -Winter Market
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December 12, 2026 -“Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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December 12, 2026 -EMU Men’s Basketball vs CMU
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December 12, 2026 -EMU Men’s Basketball vs. Central Michigan
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December 12, 2026 -“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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December 12, 2026 -Rick Burgess Trio.
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December 12, 2026 -“Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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December 12, 2026 -“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
Winter Market
Motawi Tileworks will host its fourth annual Winter Market on Saturday, December 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join us at the studio for a festive day of holiday shopping, art, and fun! Browse Motawi’s Gallery and shop our collection of handcrafted art tiles, find unique gifts and home décor, and explore the Boneyard […]
“Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
Thurs.–Sun., Nov. 27–Jan. 3. Dan Cooney directs this local professional company in Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge’s 2014 stage musical, an adaptation of the 1942 Irving Berlin film about a singer-dancer who leaves Broadway to settle down in the countryside. When he meets a spirited schoolteacher who longs to perform, he decides to turn his […]
EMU Men’s Basketball vs CMU
Come watch and support the EMU Men's Basketball team as they take on the CMU Chips.
EMU Men’s Basketball vs. Central Michigan
Eastern Michigan University men's basketball hosts Central Michigan at the George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti. MAC rivalry game - Eagles vs. Chippewas. Tickets start at $8; EMU students receive free admission through the Flight Crew program. Buy tickets at https://emueagles.com/tickets or call the EMU Ticket Office at 734-487-3669.
“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.). […]
Rick Burgess Trio.
Jazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.
“Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
Thurs.–Sun., Nov. 27–Jan. 3. Dan Cooney directs this local professional company in Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge’s 2014 stage musical, an adaptation of the 1942 Irving Berlin film about a singer-dancer who leaves Broadway to settle down in the countryside. When he meets a spirited schoolteacher who longs to perform, he decides to turn his […]
“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
Every Wed.–Sun., Sept. 24–Dec. 20, except Nov. 26. 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. […]
