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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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Board Game Night: Bløm Mead + Cider
MoreEvery Wed. All invited to play popular board games. Use provided games or bring your own. 5–10 p.m., 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.
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“In the Belly of AI”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreOccasional screenings in the Downtown Branch lower level program rm., and other locations as noted. Free. (734) 327–4200.
Nov. 11: “In the Belly of AI” (Henri Poulain, 2025). Feature-length documentary about the millions of data workers, often from the developing world, who work in obscurity to train frontier AI models. 6 p.m.
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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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Crazy Wisdom Bookstore Gathering Series
MoreNov. 11, 13, 18, & 21. Community gatherings and talks by local practitioners.
Nov. 11 (6–8 p.m.): “Witches Night Out.” Group meeting and discussion.
Nov. 13 (6:30–8:30 p.m.): “Tarot, Mocktails, and Witches.” Local author Lindsay Merbaum leads a night of witchery, tarot, and a reading from her new dark fantasy novel, Witches of the Wheel.
Nov. 18 (6:30–8:30 p.m.): “Goddesses of the Arbor.” Discussion geared toward late millennial and Gen X women.
Nov. 21 (11 a.m.–1 p.m.): “Death Cafe.” Frank conversation about death led by Ann Arbor Death Cafe representatives.
Various times, 114 S. Main, upstairs. Free. (734) 665–2757, crazywisdom.net.
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Figure Drawing: Dzanc House
MoreNov. 11 & 25. All skill levels welcome to draw a live model. Bring your own art supplies. Light refreshments. 6:30–9 p.m., 402 S. Huron St., Ypsi. $10 to pay model. Preregistration required by the Mon. before the event. dzanchouse.org.
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Community Listing
EMU Men’s Basketball vs. Great Lakes Christian – Home Opener: Eastern Michigan University Athletics
More799 N. Hewitt Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball hosts Great Lakes Christian in the 2026-27 home opener at the George Gervin GameAbove Center. Military Appreciation Night with free posters and schedule magnets for fans on Veterans 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.
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EMU Men’s Basketball vs. Great Lakes Christian
MoreGeroge Gervin Game Above Center, 799 N Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti
Come watch and support the EMU Men’s Basketball team as they take on Great Lakes Christian College for their home opener.
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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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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
MoreEvery Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes. Rain or shine. 7 p.m., 123 E. Liberty. Free. (734) 769–5016, fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
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U-M Volleyball
MoreMatch vs. Ohio State. The U-M also has a home match this month against Purdue (Nov. 14, 6 p.m.). 7 p.m., Crisler Center, 333 E. Stadium. $8 & $10 (groups of 10 or more, $3 each). (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com.
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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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U-M Men’s Basketball
MoreGame vs. Oakland. The U-M plays home games this month against Marquette (Nov. 11, 7 p.m.) and William & Mary (Nov. 15, 2 p.m.). 6 p.m., Crisler Center. Tickets $18 & up at mgoblue.com in advance & (if available) at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
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Battle of the Bands: Glenn Miller & Tommy Dorsey Orchestras: Marquee Arts
MoreBig band music of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s by these two venerable classic jazz ensembles. The Glenn Miller Orchestra, founded in 1938 by the late composer-clarinetist Miller, has been touring continuously since 1956. Its repertoire includes Miller’s hits “In the Mood,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “Pennsylvania 6-5000,” and “Moonlight Serenade.” The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, known as a stellar dance band, produced such hits as “I’m Getting Sentimental Over You,” “On the Sunny Side of the Street,” and “Boogie Woogie.” 7 p.m., Michigan Theater. Tickets $68–$89 in advance at marquee-arts.org/calendar. (734) 668–8397.
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Bluegrass Jam Circle: Ann Arbor Senior Center
MoreAll musicians invited to bring acoustic instruments to play bluegrass-style music. Vocalists welcome. Inclement weather cancels. Call by 3 p.m. on the day of the jam with any questions. Note: Just one meeting this month. 7–9 p.m. (doors, 6:30 p.m.), 1320 Baldwin. $5. (734) 794–6250, a2blugrass.com.
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Nightspots
Indie Rock Royalty.: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiAn eclectic mix of covers and originals by this local quartet.
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“Introducing the Legacy Land Conservancy”: Pittsfield Union Grange
MoreTalk by LLC representative Hannah Weilnau. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a potluck; bring a dish to pass. 7:15 p.m., 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free. (734) 274–0773.
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“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
MoreNov. 4, 11, & 18. Performances by up to 12 aspiring and established area stand-up comics. On Nov. 4, attendees can mingle with the comics before they hit the stage during “Comedy Nerdz Happy Hour” (5:30–6:30 p.m.). 7:15 p.m. (doors, 5:30 p.m.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $5 in advance at aacomedy.com; $6 at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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BFA Dance Concerts: U-M Dance Department
MoreNov. 11–14. Dance majors showcase their original choreography. 7:30 p.m., U-M Dance Performance Studio, 1000 Baits. Free; capacity limited. (734) 764–9537.
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“Wednesday Night Swing”: Swing Ann Arbor
MoreEvery Wed. Lindy Hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, and Balboa dancing to recorded music. No partner needed. Wear comfortable low-grip shoes. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a free beginner lesson. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Michigan League Vandenberg Rm. $5 (free for members and lesson attendees) at the door.
