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October 21, 2025
“Spirited Away”: Fathom Entertainment
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Fathom Entertainment. (734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter, Ypsilanti) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.
Oct. 18–22: “Spirited Away” (Hayao Miyazaki, 2002). Dubbed (Sat., Sun., & Wed.) and subtitled (Mon. & Tues.) screenings of this Oscar-winning Studio Ghibli Japanese anime about a girl who must rescue her parents from a haunted bath house. Various times; see website.
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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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Every Wed., Sun., & Tues. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different locations. Rain or shine. 7 p.m. (Wed.), Fleet Feet, 123 E. Liberty; and 7 a.m. (Tues.) & 8 a.m. (Sun.). Dozer Coffee, 112 Jackson Plz. Free. (734) 769–5016 (Wed.) & (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.). fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Tues.–Sun. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s Nature Lab and Micro Worlds Lab to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.
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Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
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Every Mon.–Fri. (different locations). Performances by U-M carillon faculty and students. The carillons are open to visitors during the recitals; earplugs recommended. For a complete schedule see smtd.umich.edu/events. Noon, Burton Tower, 230 N. Ingalls & 1:20 p.m., Lurie Tower, 1230 Murfin, North Campus. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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U-M Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies Noon Lecture Series
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Every Tues. (except Oct. 14). Talks by U-M and visiting scholars.
Oct. 7: University of Pennsylvania sociology professor Emily Hannum on “Children’s Ambient Heat Exposures, Family Adaptation, and Early Developmental Outcomes.”
Oct. 21: Harvard University East Asian legal studies professor Lobsang Sangay on “Beyond Spiritual Succession: The Dalai Lama’s Reincarnation and Its 21st-Century Geopolitics.”
Oct. 28: “New Discovery of Datong Music Society ‘Ancient Musical Instruments’ Collection in Munich: Towards Modeling an Invention of ‘Heritage’ in Chinese Musical Modernity.” National Taiwan Normal University ethnomusicology professor Joys H.Y. Cheung discusses musical revivalism and reformism in early 20th-century China.
Noon–1 p.m., 1010 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. Free. (734) 764–6308, [email protected].
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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Every Thurs., Fri., & Tues. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Tues. & Fri.) and a 499er game (Thurs.) for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points. 1–4 p.m. or so (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. $8 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email [email protected] beforehand.
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“Should Hate Speech Be Regulated on Social Media?”: U-M Raoul Wallenberg Institute Samantha Woll Dialogues
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Panel discussion with former Meta (Facebook) vice-president of civil rights and deputy general counsel Roy Austin and U-M information professor Paul Resnick, moderated by U-M social work professor Karla Goldman. 4–5:30 p.m., Rackham Amphitheatre. Free. [email protected].
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Babies & Brews at Bløm: Bløm
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Look, we’ve been the parents of an itty bitty and a toddler trying to figure out where we could take them to relax, meet other humans, and not feel like we were constantly chasing. The first few years can be isolating, but it doesn’t have to be! This is a community space, and that includes the youngest members. So we’re doubling down with a weekly time for the parent, cool uncle, craft beer gramma, or any other caregiver to come hang for a bit.
Food, bevvies and N/A options available for purchase.
100 S 4th Ave Suite 110 ,Ann Arbor. Free. https://www.drinkblom.com/events/Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Michigan Marching Band Practice
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Every Mon.–Thurs. (except Oct. 13 & 14). The 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. Also, at 5:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, the band hosts its monthly free Open Stadium Rehearsal at Michigan Stadium. 4:45 p.m., new Elbel Field, Hill at Fifth Ave. Free. (734) 764–0582.
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Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club
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Every Tues. All invited to play the classic word game, using the 5th-edition Scrabble dictionary. Bring your own set, if you like. 5–9 p.m., Arbor Brewing Company Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti. Free. [email protected], meetup.com/ann-arbor-scrabble-meetup.
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Board Game Night: Ann Arbor District Library
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Adults & kids age 9 & up invited to play the library’s board games, including Splendor, Outfoxed, Clue, Sushi Go, Azul, Dixit, Carcassonne, and Scrabble, or bring one to play from home. 5–7 p.m., AADL Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Shifting Roots: Hair Is the Garden We Wear”: U-M Institute for the Humanities
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Detroit barber and visual artist Tzu Poré is joined by Detroit writer Kahn Santori Davison to discuss Poré’s recent work. 5:30–7:30 p.m., South Thayer Bldg., Osterman Common Rm., 202 S. Thayer. Free. (734) 936–3518.
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“Student-Led Direct Democracy in Serbia’s Hybrid Regime”: U-M Center for Russian, East European, & Eurasian Studies Borka Tomljenović Lecture
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University of Belgrade (Serbia) social theory professor Gazela Pudar Draško discusses recent tactics by Serbian students in protest of the government’s creeping authoritarianism. 5:30–7 p.m., 1010 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. Free. (734) 764–0351, [email protected].
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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
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Every Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Thurs., Sat., Mon., & Tues. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.), or an interval-based training run (Tues.). 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower; 7 a.m. (Sat.) & 6 p.m. (Tues.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; and 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsilanti. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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Very Special Games Night: Moonwinks Cafe and Tavern
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Come to Moonwinks Cafe and Tavern on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month for a night of cozy, in-person gaming. Try out a variety of party games and light strategy games courtesy of Very Special Games, makers of Abducktion, Ransom Notes, Bloomchasers and other hit titles. Or, bring your own favorite game to share! Game designer Tavey Lean is hosting and has a round of drinks for whoever helps playtest his latest invention.
5151 Plymouth Rd. ,Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected]Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“Tour de Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Tues. 20- to 35-mile ride along Chelsea-area dirt roads. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 6:15 p.m., meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Free. For each week’s route, email [email protected].
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
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Every Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG).
Mon. (6:30 p.m.): Just Another Modern Monday. Three rounds using powerful cards, for experienced players, with prizes. $10.
Tues. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Pauper. A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5.
Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): Casual Commander Night. A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free.
Wed. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Standard Showdown. Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.
Fri. (6:30 p.m.): Friday Night Magic. Cost and format vary.
Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
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Tuesday Night Workouts: Ann Arbor Track Club
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Every Tues. Runners of all skill levels, age 14 & up, invited to participate in short, intense interval workouts. Arrive at 6:20 p.m. to warm up. 6:30 p.m., Ferry Field, 1150 S. State. Visitors free; $30/year membership for regular participants. Preregistration required at aatrackclub.org/interval-workouts.
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“Agora”: State Theatre
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Film screenings every Wed.–Sun. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 and older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; MTF members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. (734) 668–8397. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Oct. 21: “Agora” (Alaeddine Slim, 2024). Tunisian mystery/drama. When 3 missing people return to a remote town in Tunisia, the local police inspector, Fathi, tries to unravel the mystery with the help of her friend Amine. Then a second inspector arrives from the capital. Arabic, subtitles. Part of the Halaloween Muslim Horror Film Festival. FREE, but preregistration required at watch.eventive.org/halaloween. 7 p.m.
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“Sound & Silence”: Canterbury House
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Every Tues. Regular gathering exploring contemplative music and silence, sometimes led by a guest artist. 7 p.m., Canterbury House, 721 E. Huron St. (Occasionally held in Nichols Arboretum). Free, donations welcome. canterburyhouse.org/soundandsilence.
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“Trivia with Terry!”: Argus Farm Stop
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Oct. 7 & 21. All invited to form teams to answer wacky trivia questions from this longtime Aut Bar trivia night emcee. 7–8:30 p.m., Argus, 1200 Packard. Free; food & drink for sale. (734) 997–5448.
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Ann Arbor Camera Club
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Oct. 7 & 21. Club members share their projected digital slides (Oct. 7) and prints (Oct. 21) on various topics, including this month’s assignment, “Water.” Also, local photographer Glenn Taylor gives a presentation on making pinhole cameras (Oct. 7) and Dietmar Haenchen presents photos from travels to South Africa and Botswana (Oct. 21). Guests, please arrive 15 minutes early. 7–9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty. Free. [email protected], annarborcameraclub.org.
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Astronomy on Tap
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All invited to this monthly program that includes space-themed trivia and games as well as short presentations by local astronomers TBA. 7 p.m., Grizzly Peak, 120 W. Washington St. Free; food and drink for sale. bit.ly/aotannarbor.
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Blind Kwanhyun: Korean Traditional Orchestra of the Blind: U-M Center for Korean Studies
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An evening of traditional Korean music by this internationally touring ensemble of visually impaired performers from the Siloam Welfare Center for the Blind in Seoul. 7 p.m., Michigan Theater. Free. (734) 764–1825.
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French Canadian Music Session: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
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All musicians invited to bring acoustic instruments to trade tunes and play the dance music of French Canada: jigs, reels, waltzes, and so-called “crooked” tunes from Quebec, Acadia, and the Métis traditions. Knowledge of French not required. 7–9 p.m., Pittsfield Twp. Bldg., Morris Hall, 6201 W. Michigan Ave. Free. [email protected], aactmad.org/french-canadian-session.
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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
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Every Tues. Singers of all genders invited to join this rehearsal. 7–8:45 p.m., Interfaith Center, 704 Airport Blvd., ste. 1. Free to visitors (annual dues for those who join). (734) 796–7467, [email protected], tinyurl.com/hvharmonizers.
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Live Trivia: Bløm Mead + Cider
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Every Thurs. & 21 Tues. Bløm staffers lead 2 rounds of trivia. Teams or single players welcome. Prizes. 7 & 8 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.
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Polka Jam Session: American Legion Hall
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All accordion players and other musicians invited to play polkas and waltzes and other ethnic and old-time music. 7–9 p.m., American Legion Hall, 44 Wabash St. (south off Main St.), Milan. Free. (734) 529–3903.
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Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
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Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught and prompted; no partner or experience needed. Wear comfortable clothes and bring clean, flat, nonslip shoes and your own water bottle. First-timers asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. 7–9:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Suggested donation: $8 (students, $4; kids age 13 and under with caregiver, free). (734) 665–7704, aactmad.org/english-country.
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Tuesday Trivia at Bløm: Bløm
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Trivia is coming to Tuesdays at Bløm once a month for those who can’t make to our weekly Thursday trivia series! Two one-hour-long games (7pm & 8pm) with a $15 gift card for first place and a $10 gift card for second place. No limit to group size - come by yourself or with a team! Great music, awesome host, food menu + lots of seasonal meads, ciders and beers (N/A options, too!).
FREE [This event is free. Attendees are asked to consider purchasing drinks/snacks throughout the event to support free use of the space]
100 S 4th Ave Suite 11- ,Ann Arbor. Free. https://www.drinkblom.com/events/2025-trivia-oct21Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“Do Humans Have a Future? And How Do We Get There?”: The Being Human Project
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Every Tues., Oct. 21–Nov. 11. Being Human magazine founding editor John Beck leads a discussion on how we can meet the challenges of AI, climate chaos, persistent warfare, and sociopolitical strife. 7:15–9:30 p.m., Rudolf Steiner House, 1923 Geddes Ave. Free. (718) 644–7913, [email protected].
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“Suspiria”: Michigan Theater
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Film screenings every day. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 and older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Oct. 21: “Suspiria” (Dario Argento, 1977). A new student at a ballet academy realizes that the school is a front for something supernatural in this cult classic. Italian, subtitles. 7:30 p.m.
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Jacob Collier & Chris Thile: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
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Two renowned contemporary musicians—jazz and pop singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Collier and singer-songwriter & composer Thile, also a prominent bluegrass and classical mandolinist—join the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Suzie Collier, for an evening of duets, “classics” with a twist, orchestral arrangements of Collier and Thile’s discographies, and improvisations. 7:30 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Tickets $100–$205 in advance only at a2so.org.
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The Moth StorySLAM: U-M Michigan Public
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Open mic storytelling competition sponsored by the Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization. Ten storytellers are selected at random from among those who sign up to tell a 3- to 5-minute story on tonight’s theme: “Go, Team!” Stories are judged by 3 people recruited from the audience. Winners compete in a semiannual GrandSLAM. Seating limited; arrive early. 7:30–9 p.m. (doors open and sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m.), the Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. Tickets $15 general admission in advance only at themoth.org beginning 3 weeks before event. [email protected].
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“Comedy Gauntlet”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Every Tues. Ninety-second sets by each of 16 area stand-up comics TBA. 8 p.m., HSBT, 2350 W. Liberty. $17 in advance at crowdwork.com/e/comedy-gauntlet and $18 (if available) at the door. [email protected].
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Crafty Hour: Bløm Mead + Cider
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Every Tues. All invited to bring and work on their non-messy crafting projects (knitting, collage, etc.) together. 8–10 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. $1 off all 12-oz pours. (734) 548–9729.
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