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    Country Fair: Wiard’s Orchards

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    Final day of the season. A carnival atmosphere with a variety of family-oriented fall activities on this family farm, including wagon rides, a corn maze, and an apple cannon. Cider & donuts available. Free samples of various jarred goodies at the Country Store. No pets. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., 5565 Merritt (east of Carpenter), Ypsi. $27.50 (babies under 2, free), online only at wiards.com. (734) 482–7744.

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    Blast Corn Maze: Nixon Farms

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    A last chance to visit this large corn maze with 3.5 miles of trails and 3 exits to allow for routes of various lengths. Also, a U-pick pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo, pedal cars, straw maze, yard games. Donuts, cocoa, and other concessions. Bring a nonperishable item to donate for the Thanksgiving Food Drive and receive a discount on admission. 11 a.m.–7 p.m., 6175 Daly, Dexter. $16 (ages 5–12, $13; age 4 & under, free with adult admission). blastcornmaze.com.

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    Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory

    Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory
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    Every Sun. All invited to play one of a wide variety of board games in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Instruction provided. Also, on Nov. 1, game playtesting with Michigame Design Lab (2 p.m.), during which players are invited to try out new board & card games from local designers Bruce Bielawa & Joe Hopkins and provide feedback. Noon–6 p.m., 2459 W. Stadium. Free. sylvanfactory.com.

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    “Bad Asians of Ann Arbor”: Ann Arbor District Library

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    Discussion with 5 local Asian Americans who walked away from careers in medicine, engineering, law, and business to practice art, writing, and creative entrepreneurship—despite family pressure, financial fear, and other setbacks. Led by local writer Lillian Li, author of Bad Asians, a novel about 4 Chinese American friends who chafe against their families’ expectations. 4–5:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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    “V for Vendetta”: Fathom Entertainment

    “V for Vendetta”: Fathom Entertainment
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    (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. 1 & 5: “V for Vendetta” (James McTeigue, 2005). Action flick, based on Alan Moore’s graphic novel, about a shadowy vigilante who uses terrorist tactics against the forces of evil in a totalitarian society. 4 p.m. (Sun. only) & 7 p.m. Cinemark only.

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    “Impact!: Remembering Dr. Willis C. Patterson”: The Willis Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale

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    This celebrated local ensemble performs a program of spirituals, works by Black composers, and other choral favorites celebrating the legacy of Patterson, the chorale’s founder and the first Black U-M music professor, who passed away last year. Followed by a reception. A benefit for the chorale’s youth instructional program. 4 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4001 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Tickets $100 in advance at ourownthing.org & (if available) at the door. [email protected].

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    “A Confluence of Heritage”: Dexter Community Orchestra

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    This volunteer ensemble features baritone soloist Valdis Jansons in a performance of Mahler’s expressive song cycle Songs of a Wayfarer. Also, Malek Jandali’s folk-influenced Five Symphonic Dances, Ernest Bloch’s mystical, emotional Three Jewish Poems, and Ulvi Cemal Erkin’s dance suite Köçekce. 5–7 p.m., Dexter High School, 2200 N. Parker, Dexter. Free. (734) 355–0725, dextercommunityorchestra.org.

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    WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    With the ad hoc duo of 2 longtime luminaries of the local music scene, blues-rock guitarist Laith Al-Saadi (see Rumpus Room) and Rick Roe, a jazz pianist whose repertoire includes Disney songs, Star Wars music, TV themes, classical pieces, and Thelonious Monk classics, along with wildly inventive originals. 5 p.m. Free.

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    “Sip & Solve Sundays”: Washtenaw Literacy

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    Fast-paced hangman-type word puzzle play in a pub quiz format on the first Sunday of every month. Bring your own team or get matched up. All proceeds fund adult literacy. 6–8 p.m., 734 Brewing, 15 E. Cross, Ypsi. $10/person at the door. washtenawliteracy.org.

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    Ann Arbor Morris

    Ann Arbor Morris
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    Nov. 1, 15, & 29. All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English ceremonial dance thought to be descended from the 15th-century Spanish morisca. Wear athletic shoes. 6–8 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Free. [email protected].

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    “All Hallows Illumination of Frog Island”

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    This spooky family-friendly celebration closes the Halloween season with a community pumpkin display (bring your own carved pumpkin) and a jazz performance by John Hammond’s Halloween Spooktacular (7 p.m.), all lit by LED lights. Costumes encouraged and LED lights provided for your pumpkin. 6–9 p.m., Frog Island Park, 699 Rice, Ypsi. Free. tiny.cc/ypsi-all-hallows.

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    Detroit Jazz Project.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Ensemble led by veteran Detroit saxophonist Mark Hershberger.

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    Caity Gyorgy.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Young Canadian jazz singer with a rich, powerful voice who’s known for her intricate bebop and swing styling and interpretations of songs from the Great American Songbook. $50 (dinner & show, $95).

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    “Extra Credit”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater

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    Three 10-minute academic lectures by U-M researchers on topics TBA, each followed by a 10-minute improv comedy set on the topic by experienced improvisers. 6:30–7:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.

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    “V for Vendetta”: Fathom Entertainment

    “V for Vendetta”: Fathom Entertainment
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    (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. 1 & 5: “V for Vendetta” (James McTeigue, 2005). Action flick, based on Alan Moore’s graphic novel, about a shadowy vigilante who uses terrorist tactics against the forces of evil in a totalitarian society. 4 p.m. (Sun. only) & 7 p.m. Cinemark only.

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    Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M

    Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M
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    Every Sun. Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including foxtrots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 6 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. 7–9 p.m., Michigan Union Ballroom. $5 ($10 includes lessons). (734) 763–6984.  

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    Terry Farmer Band.: Old Town

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    Old Town 122 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor

    Ensemble led by Farmer, a longtime Detroit-area singer-songwriter and guitarist who spent 2 years as lead guitarist for Jan & Dean, co-founded the chamber folk group Cairn to Cairn, and taught classical guitar at the Cleveland Institute of Music. 

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    Keegan Jacko.: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Mainstream country covers, and some originals, by a band led by this Detroit-area singer-guitarist.