Events
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U-M Football vs. MSU
MoreSold out. Time TBA, Michigan Stadium. (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com/sports/football.
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Ann Arbor Stamp Show: Ann Arbor Stamp Club
MoreNov. 6 & 7. This venerable annual stamp show, Michigan’s largest, features 23 dealers and 2 auction firms from 13 states selling US and foreign stamps, covers, postcards, and collector supplies. Also, displays of stamps and postal history, a youth area with free stamps and supplies for beginning stamp collectors, a global postcard exchange, and more. The UN Postal Administration and the US Postal Service, an event cosponsor, sell recent issues. Food available. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Fri.) & 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Sat.), WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg., 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Free admission. Sign-in and name tags required. (734) 761–5859, [email protected], annarborstampclub.org.
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“21st Annual Wine, Walk, & Shop”: Chelsea Merchants
MoreNov. 6 & 7. Vendor market, with art by Chelsea painters until 4 p.m. at the depot. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., downtown Chelsea. Free admission. chelseamich.com/wws.
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“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
MoreEvery 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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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
MoreEvery 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 to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own; and T. Rex (2 p.m.) describes the iconic dinosaur’s scientific and cinematic history (includes scenes of dinosaur violence). Noon, 1, 2, & 3 p.m., 1105 North University. $9 at the gift shop. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0480, ummnh.org.
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Community ListingFree
Unshrouding Natural Burial: Michigan Deathcare Collaborative
MoreTraverwood Program Room, 333 Traverwood Dr, Ann Arbor
Unshrouding Natural Burial is part of a new free educational series at libraries and other third spaces around our region. This series is hosted by the The Michigan Deathcare Collaborative and serves to reintroduce sustainable and community-rooted deathcare practices. During this program, attendees will:
-Learn about natural burial
-Receive free funeral planning resources for planning a natural burial
-Discover the ancient and accessible practice of burial shroudinghttps://www.hickorynutfarmstead.com/unshrouding-natural-burial/
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“National Bison Day Hike”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
MoreWCPARC naturalist Shawn Severance leads a hike through the late fall prairie to honor the history and future of North America’s last megafauna, the mighty bison. Attendees are welcome to wear bison-tribute beards, real and fake. 2–4 p.m., Leonard Preserve, 375 N. Union, Manchester. Free, but preregistration required (capacity limited) at washtenaw.org/registerparks; #811009.
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Cold-Weather Gear Swap: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreAll invited to pick up gently used coats, hats, gloves, and other winter gear the AADL has collected and cleaned. Donations accepted at all AADL locations through Nov. 1. 2–4 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level program rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
MoreEvery 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.). 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org, (734) 433–7673, & (if available) at the door. Discounts available.
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Traditional Korean Music Performance: Kerrytown Concert House
More415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor
Three gugak musicians will share the beautiful sounds and stories of three traditional instruments: gayageum, haegeum, and daegeum. Join us for a special Saturday afternoon of Korean traditional music and wine. 🎵🍷
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Pittsfield Open Band: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
MoreNov. 7 & 21. Jam session open to all musicians interested in working on jigs, reels, and waltzes to have fun, learn tunes, and develop contra dance music skills. All instruments welcome. Bring the Ruffwater Fakebook, the Portland Collection, and the Waltz Books if you have them. 3–5 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Masking optional. Free. [email protected].
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“Rocky”: Fathom Entertainment
More(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. 7–11: “Rocky” (John G. Avildsen, 1976). The classic saga of a small-time Philadelphia boxer who enters in a grueling, blood-soaked title fight. Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burgess Meredith. 4 p.m. (Sat. & Sun. only) and 6:40 p.m. Cinemark only.
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Brewery Book Fair: The Crooked Nook
MoreHOMES Campus, 112 Jackson Plaza, Ann Arbor
Remember Book Fairs? Well get excited, because Crooked Nook MI is coming back to Campus Saturday, November 7 from 4 – 9pm! 📚🤓
The Crooked Nook is a traveling book shop that pops up in all sorts of places that adults like to hang out—like breweries! Grab a drink from @dozercoffee or beer from us and find your new favorite book; or maybe get some early holiday shopping done.
Meet the authors!
VL Barycz
Robin Roy
Amy Piper
Ken MacGregorThis event is free to attend and all ages are welcomed.
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Nightspots
Josh McCullough.: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiLocal indie pop singer-songwriter. 4:30–6:30 p.m.
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Justin Judge.: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborMid-Michigan country singer-guitarist. 5 p.m.
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
MoreEvery 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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University Lowbrow Astronomers
MoreA chance to join local astronomy buffs for a look at the sky through instruments, including the observatory’s 24-inch McMath classical Cassegrain telescope. Participants encouraged to bring their own telescopes. Visitors must turn off all electronic equipment (car radios, transmitters, phones, etc.) at the observatory entrance. Canceled if sky is overcast at sunset or if the weather is extremely inclement. If in doubt, call after 4 p.m. day of event. Rain date is Nov. 14. Sunset–12:30 a.m. or as long as the sky remains clear, Peach Mountain Observatory, 10296 North Territorial (about 1¼ miles west of Hudson Mills Metropark), Dexter. Free. (734) 975–3248.
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Nightspots
Big Sky Company.: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborNew all-star local folk-rock ensemble of singer-guitarists Geoff Michael, Mike Ward, and Dave Boutette, backed by Neil Donato on Hammond organ, and backing vocalists Annie Bacon, Kristi Davis, and Jim Latini. Tonight they celebrate the release of “Walk Up This Hill,” their new single recorded at Big Sky Studios. 6–7:45 p.m. $25.
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Comedy Mystery Dinner Show: The Dinner Detective Ann Arbor
MoreNov. 7 & 21. Dinner served while actors masquerading as fellow diners enact a comical murder mystery in which audience members may find themselves prime suspects. 6–9 p.m., Ann Arbor Marriott, 1275 S. Huron St., Ypsi. $85 includes gratuity. Preregistration required at thedinnerdetective.com. (866) 496–0535.
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“Rocky”: Fathom Entertainment
More(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. 7–11: “Rocky” (John G. Avildsen, 1976). The classic saga of a small-time Philadelphia boxer who enters in a grueling, blood-soaked title fight. Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burgess Meredith. 4 p.m. (Sat. & Sun. only) and 6:40 p.m. Cinemark only.
