Week of Events
Sunday, December 13, 2026
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December 13, 2026 -Sunday Artisan Market
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December 13, 2026 -EMU Women’s Basketball vs. Valparaiso
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December 13, 2026 -EMU Women’s Basketball vs. Valparaiso
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December 13, 2026 -“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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December 13, 2026 -“Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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December 13, 2026 -Meet Santa: Sam Hill
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December 13, 2026 -Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings.
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December 13, 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. Valparaiso
Eastern Michigan University women's basketball hosts Valparaiso at the George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti. Future Eagles 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.
EMU Women’s Basketball vs. Valparaiso
Eastern Michigan University women's basketball hosts Valparaiso at the George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti. Future Eagles 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 […]
Meet Santa: Sam Hill
Bring your family to The Hall at Sam Hill on Sunday December 13th from 3pm-6pm! Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, snap some family photos, and enjoy hot cocoa and s'mores! Write your wish list for Santa, pull up a seat at the craft table, or try your hand at a holiday game. Make a whole […]
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 14, 2026
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December 14, 2026 -Michigan Marching Band Practice
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December 14, 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 15, 2026
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December 15, 2026 -Michigan Marching Band Practice
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December 15, 2026 -Easy Street Jazz Band.
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December 15, 2026 -Jake Reichbart.
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December 15, 2026 -The Ann Arbor Tuesday Night GMRS Radio Net
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.
The Ann Arbor Tuesday Night GMRS Radio Net
Every Tuesday. Practice your walkie-talkie skills and meet like minded people on the Ann Arbor 700 - Ann Arbor’s new GMRS radio repeater built for the public to utilize. Learn about old fashion analog communication over the radio waves while having a lot of fun. Tuesday nights at 8pm. Listen / Receive at 462.700 MHz […]
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
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December 16, 2026 -Volunteer Event – Woody Invasive Species Removal
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December 16, 2026 -“Come As You Are” Memory Café: Dementia Friendly Services
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December 16, 2026 -“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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December 16, 2026 -Michigan Marching Band Practice
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December 16, 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!
“Come As You Are” Memory Café: Dementia Friendly Services
Memory Cafés are comfortable social gatherings in dementia friendly venues that allow people experiencing memory loss and a loved one to connect, socialize, and build new support networks. Cafés are free and all are welcome. Co-sponsored by AARP Michigan.
“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 17, 2026
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December 17, 2026 -Michigan Marching Band Practice
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December 17, 2026 -Jake Reichbart.
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December 17, 2026 -“Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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December 17, 2026 -“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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December 17, 2026 -The Pherotones.
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December 17, 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 […]
“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 18, 2026
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December 18, 2026 -Rick Burgess Trio.
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December 18, 2026 -“Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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December 18, 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 19, 2026
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December 19, 2026 -“Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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December 19, 2026 -“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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December 19, 2026 -Rick Burgess Trio.
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December 19, 2026 -“Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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December 19, 2026 -“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
“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. 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. […]
