Events
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Observer Editor
Country Fair: Wiard’s Orchards
MoreFinal 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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Observer Editor
Blast Corn Maze: Nixon Farms
MoreA 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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Observer Editor
“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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FreeObserver Editor
Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory
MoreEvery 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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Observer Editor
“King Lear”: Robin’s Goodfellows
MoreOct. 30–Nov. 1. This new U-M student Shakespeare company performs the bard’s tormenting yet sublime story of an aging king who decides to divide his kingdom among his 3 daughters. It’s one of Western literature’s most wrenching studies of arrogance, willful pride, and filial relationships. 2 p.m. (Sun.) & 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. $10–$16.50 in advance at muto.umich.edu & at the door. instagram.com/robinsgoodfellows.
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Observer Editor
International Folk Dance Party: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
MoreNov. 1 & 15. Traditional Eastern European and Middle Eastern circle and line dancing to recorded music. No experience or partner needed. Wear loose-fitting clothing and clean, flat, nonslip shoes. Beginners welcome. Preceded at 2 p.m. by a lesson. 3–5 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Pay what you can ($10 suggested; first time, free). [email protected].
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FreeObserver Editor
“Music for All Saints’ ”: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
MoreThe St. Andrew’s Adult Choir and Chamber Orchestra together with the St. Andrew’s Early Music Ensemble present Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem and John Tavener’s Song for Athene. Followed at 5 p.m. by a service of sung Compline. 4–5 p.m., 306 N. Division. Free. (734) 663–0518, standrewsaa.org.
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FreeObserver Editor
“Bad Asians of Ann Arbor”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreDiscussion 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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Observer Editor
“V for Vendetta”: 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. 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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Observer Editor
“Impact!: Remembering Dr. Willis C. Patterson”: The Willis Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale
MoreThis 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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FreeObserver Editor
“A Confluence of Heritage”: Dexter Community Orchestra
MoreThis 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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Nightspots
Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings.: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborLocal 10-piece big band led by tubaist Chris Smith that specializes in the old-time big band music of the late 1920s and early 1930s associated with Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver.
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Nightspots
WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series.: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborWith 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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Observer Editor
“Sip & Solve Sundays”: Washtenaw Literacy
MoreFast-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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FreeObserver Editor
Ann Arbor Morris
MoreNov. 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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FreeObserver Editor
“All Hallows Illumination of Frog Island”
MoreThis 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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Nightspots
Detroit Jazz Project.: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborEnsemble led by veteran Detroit saxophonist Mark Hershberger.
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Nightspots
Caity Gyorgy.: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborYoung 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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Observer Editor
“Extra Credit”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
MoreThree 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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Observer Editor
“V for Vendetta”: 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. 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.
