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Game Night: Sylvan Factory
MoreEvery 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.
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EMU Volleyball vs. Western
MoreGeorge Gervin Game Above Center 799 N Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti
Come watch and support the EMU Volleyball team as they take on WMU.
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Jake Reichbart.: Earle
MoreEarle 121 W. Washington, Ann ArborSolo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.
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Ann Arbor Camera Club
MoreNov. 3 & 17. Club members share their projected digital slides (Nov. 3) and prints (Nov. 17) on various topics, including this month’s assignment, “Bad Weather.” Also, on Nov. 17, “The Influence of Lesser Known Photographers, Part 2,” presentation by club member Mary Whiteside. Guests asked to arrive 15 minutes early. 7–9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 2nd fl., 1501 W. Liberty (use rear entrance). Free. [email protected], annarborcameraclub.org.
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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
MoreEvery 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.
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Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
MoreEvery 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). (734) 665–7704, aactmad.org/english-country.
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“Wheel of Fortune: Live”: Michigan Theater
MoreNationally touring stage production of this long-running TV game show, with a few audience members picked to compete for cash and prizes by spinning the wheel and solving puzzles on stage. Not a TV taping. 8 p.m. Michigan Theater. Tickets in advance at marquee-arts.org/calendar. $45–$367. (734) 668–8397.
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Teddy Thompson.: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborEnglish folk-rock singer-songwriter, the son of Richard Thompson, whom Uncut reviewer Nigel Williamson calls “a writer of precocious talent,” and comparing him to his father, adds, “his voice is sweeter, his songs more romantic, and [Crowded House frontman] Neil Finn would be a closer reference point.” Opener: Jenna Nicholls, an indie folk-rock singer-songwriter whose sound blends elements of New Orleans jazz & cowboy tales. $29.
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Jazz Jam Session.: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiWith local jazz players TBA.
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“Chronovisor”: Michigan Theater
MoreFilm 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. 4: “Chronovisor” (Jack Auen & Kevin Walker, 2026). Sci-fi thriller about a respected academic who becomes infatuated with an occult device that allegedly reproduces visuals from any point in history. Time TBA.
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Volunteer Event – Woody Invasive Species Removal: Scio Outside
More6393 W Joy Rd, Dexter
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!Free -
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“The Resiliency of Oaks”: U-M Nichols Arboretum
MoreAll invited to join naturalist Jeff Plakke for a guided walk through the Arb to learn how white oaks are critical to the biodiversity of species in a healthy ecosystem. 9:30–11 a.m., Reader Center, 1610 Washington Hts. Free. (734) 647–7600, mbgna.umich.edu/events.
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Haley Hunt: Society for Musical Arts
MoreHunt, a contralto U-M voice student who won the 2026 SMA young artist competition, performs works by Debussy, Strauss, Bach, William Bolcom, Rosephanye Powell, Gluck, and Rossini. Followed by a meet-the-artist lunch. Accompaniment by pianist Philip Roragen. 10:30 a.m., Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $20 (lunch & concert, $40) in advance at annarborsma.org & at the door. Lunch reservations required by calling (734) 995–4417. annarborsma.org.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
MoreEvery 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.
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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
MoreEvery 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].
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“Pious Politics: Cultural Foundations of the Islamist Movement in Turkey”: U-M Center for Emerging Democracies
MoreTalk by New York University–Abu Dhabi history professor Zeynep Ozgen. Noon–1:30 p.m., 1430 Institute for Social Research bldg. Free. (734) 764–0351.
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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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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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Ypsi Fine Arts Club: Riverside Arts Center
MoreNov. 4 & 18. All invited to this gathering where artists show 1 or 2 pieces of their work, some of which may be for sale. Participation not required. 5–6:30 p.m., 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Free. (734) 480–2787, riversidearts.org/events.
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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.
