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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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“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.
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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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Nightspots
Save State.: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborSongs from popular video games by this U-M student jazz trio. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
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“Intro to 3D Printing”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreAdults & teens invited to learn about the library’s 3D printing resources and basics of 3D design, then print something to take home. 5:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200. aadl.org/node/669622
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“Community Table”: The Washtenaw Food Hub
MoreNov. 4, 11, & 18. Food- and agriculture-related discussions and demos.
Nov. 4: “Hand-Rolled Beeswax Candles.” Malinda Barr of the Beeswax Barrn leads participants in making hand-rolled taper candles from beeswax sheets and wicks. $10.
Nov. 11: “Botanical Bath Bombs.” Tiani Body Care owner Violet Whitney leads attendees in decorating bath bombs with natural plant powders, herbs, and dried flowers. $5.
Nov. 18: “Fresh-Hopped Wild Rice Ale.” Rachel Kanaan and Mason Shipe of the Jupiter Fen Kombucha Club lead a follow-up discussion and tasting to their Oct. 28 seasonal beer-making session. Free.
6–7 p.m., 4175 Whitmore Lake Rd. Various prices. Preregistration required for all events at tinyurl.com/a2-foodhub. thewashtenawfoodhub.com.
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“Tadhana: Modern Niche Perfumes from the Philippines”: Ann Arbor District Library Smell & Tell
MoreLocal writer and fragrance expert Michelle Krell Kydd, creator of the award-winning flavor and fragrance blog Glass Petal Smoke, leads a guided smelling of these modern fragrances that pair uncommon Philippine and regional Asian ingredients with the discipline of French perfumery. 6–7:30, AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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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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“How to Win a Culture War: LGBTQ+ Social Change through Pop Culture”: Literati Bookstore
MoreNYU sociology professor Lisa M. Stulberg discusses her new book. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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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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“Quakers: Who Are We?”: Ann Arbor Friends Meeting
MoreNov. 4 & 18. A small group of local Quakers discusses their beliefs and answers questions about Quakerism, conscientious objection to war, and other topics. 7–8 p.m., Friends Meeting House, corner rm., 1420 Hill. Free. Also via Zoom at tinyurl.com/aafm-zoom.
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Nightspots
Jake Reichbart.: Earle
MoreEarle 121 W. Washington, Ann ArborSolo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.
