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Michigan Marching Band Practice
MoreEvery 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 1–2 hours. 4:45 p.m., Hill at Fifth Ave. Free. (734) 764–0582.
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“Voices of Dissent”: U-M Stamps School of Art & Design Penny Stamps Speaker Series
MoreStage performance, inspired by Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States, that combines dramatic readings with live musical performances to bring the words of ordinary people throughout US history to life. Featuring performances by actor David Strathairn, singer-songwriter Allison Moorer, and Detroit singer Thornetta Davis. Directed by Anthony Arnove. 5:30–7 p.m., Michigan Theater. Free. (734) 936–0671, stamps.umich.edu.
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Breadboard Electric Piano: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreAll invited to follow a simple diagram to make an electric piano using simple computer circuitry. 5:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Malletts Creek. Free. 327–4200.
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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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“All That I’m Asking”: Ann Arbor Jewish Book Series
MoreLocal author Ellen Halter discusses her new coming-of-age novel, set in New York in the late 1960s, about a college-aged woman and her struggles with grief, financial hardship, and a series of personal and political upheavals. 6–7 p.m., JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow. $12.50, preregistration required at jlive.app/events/17947. (734) 971–0990, jccannarbor.org.
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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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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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“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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“The Rise and Fall of the NCAA: How We Got Into This Mess”: U-M Bentley Historical Library Making Michigan Series
MoreTalk by U-M lecturer Greg Dooley. Refreshments. 6–8 p.m., Detroit Observatory, 1398 E. Ann. Free, preregistration recommended at detroitobservatory.umich.edu. (734) 763–2230.
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Nightspots
Steve Somers & Friends.: El Limon
MoreEl Limon 2709 PlymouthJazz & blues standards by an ensemble led by WCC jazz guitar instructor Somers.
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Board Game Night: Vault of Midnight
MoreAll invited to play popular board games, from easy to advanced. “Game clerics” on hand to answer questions. 6–9 p.m., 219 S. Main. $10. Preregistration required (usually sells out) at vaultofmidnight.com/events.
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“Clarity Before Crisis: Beyond Financial, Legal, and Healthcare Guidance for Aging, Caregiving, and Family Legacy”: Schuler Books
MoreMichigan-based financial planner Benjamin Bolen discusses his new book. 6:30 p.m., Westgate Shopping Center. Free; preregistration requested at schulerbooks.com/events. (734) 662–0600.
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“Bring Me Men … Brought Women: Marching with the First Female Cadets at the US Air Force Academy”: Gerald Ford Presidential Library
MoreRetired Air Force officer Kathleen Kornahrens discusses her new book which chronicles the academy’s first co-ed class in 1980. 6:30–7:30 p.m., Ford Library Auditorium, 1000 Beal. Free. (734) 205–0555.
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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
Last meeting: Thurs., Dec. 10Free -
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Opening Reception: John Pappas & Candace Compton Pappas: Gallery 100: Gallery 100
More100 Silver Maples Drive, Chelsea
Gallery 100 presents: The Art of John Pappas and Candace Compton Pappas, a new exhibition featuring the work of two Chelsea artists whose individual approaches to art reflect a shared appreciation for observation, exploration, and the natural world.
The exhibition will run November 4, 2026, through January 10, 2027.
Chelsea residents since 1995, John and Candace Compton Pappas bring distinct artistic backgrounds and creative practices to this joint exhibition. Together, their work offers visitors an opportunity to explore the relationship between artistic observation and interpretation, from the expressive lines and colors of John’s drawings to the nature-inspired paintings and sculptural forms of Candace
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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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Detroit Irish Music Association Seisiún
MoreEvery Thurs., except Nov. 26. All acoustic musicians invited to join members of this local chapter of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann for an informal evening playing traditional Irish music. Lessons offered. 7–9 p.m., Grace Church main bldg., 3150 Glazier Way. Free. [email protected], detroitirishmusic.org.
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Live Trivia: Bløm Mead + Cider
MoreEvery Thurs., except Nov. 26. Bløm staffers lead 2 rounds of trivia. Teams or single players welcome. Prizes. 7 & 8 p.m., 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.
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Ann Arbor Trout Unlimited
MoreLegacy Land Conservancy staff present on the practical and legal considerations of creating wildlife preserves. This fisheries conservation organization’s monthly meeting is preceded at 5:30 p.m. by a social hour. 7 p.m., Jolly Pumpkin, 2319 Bishop Cir. E., Dexter. Free; food and drink available for purchase. annarbortu.org.
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“Hadestown: Teen Edition”: Pioneer Theatre Guild
MoreNov. 12–15. High school students perform pop-folk singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell’s musical, which sets the myths of Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone in a hellish industrial version of the Greek underworld. The 2019 show won Tonys for best musical and best original score, which draws on American folk music and New Orleans jazz. 7 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), PHS Schreiber Auditorium, 601 W. Stadium. Tickets $20 (students & seniors, $15) in advance at a2ptguild.org & at the door. [email protected].
