These 867 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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November 14 at 5pm (This weekend)
Lowertown A2 · Old Fourth Ward • $8, $10 or $12
SCRAP Creative Reuse returns to Lowertown for a harvest decor and craft night, offering a semi-guided project or free choice from supply tables with admission covering entry and materials.
November 14 at 1:15pm (This weekend) +3
Zingerman’s Bakehouse · Bryant Pattengill West • Virtual $85 / In-Person $140
Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside with a finger-sized hole, traditional bagels and bialys take shape during this hands-on workshop at Zingerman’s Bakehouse, where participants mix dough, choose toppings, and bake.
November 14 at 6:15pm (This weekend)
Zingerman's Bakehouse · Bryant Pattengill West • $$
Master the art of traditional bagels and bialys in this hands-on class. You will mix, knead, and shape your own dough before boiling and baking to achieve that perfect crispy, chewy texture.
November 15 at 8am (This weekend)
Zingerman's Bakehouse · Bryant Pattengill West • $360
Two sourdough starters, home grain milling, and four loaves of bread fill this day-long advanced class at Zingerman's Bakehouse, where dedicated bakers learn to mix, shape, and maintain naturally leavened dough.
Old Fourth Ward • $$
A cozy basement wine bar where board game nights meet rotating wines and shareable bites. Vault of Midnight hosts regular game sessions in this welcoming neighborhood spot beneath Grizzly Peak Brewing.
Haisley • $$
Sherpa-owned spot serving authentic Himalayan comfort food like Shyakpa soup and Momos. The connection to Tibet and Nepal runs deep here, and you can taste it in every dish.
Old Fourth Ward
Build your own breakfast sandwich around Iggy's signature jammy-yolk eggs—soft-boiled perfection that's rich and creamy without the mess. Pair with crispy hashbrowns in a cozy, grab-and-go space.
Cranbrook • $
Ann Arbor's slice of the islands serves up tender Kalua Pork, crispy Chicken Katsu, and creamy macaroni salad that'll transport you straight to Hawaii—even streams Maui radio for atmosphere.
November 14 at 7pm (This weekend) +1
Blue LLama Jazz Club & Restaurant · Old Fourth Ward • $25
Hard-driving rhythm and a sharp melodic sensibility ground this quintet set as drummer Sean Dobbins leads an all-star tribute to Miles Davis and John Coltrane at the Blue LLama Jazz Club.
November 14 at 8pm (This weekend)
The Ark · Old Fourth Ward • 35 - 66.50 $
Formed from two rival Michigan bands in the early nineties, multi-platinum artist The Verve Pipe brings its layered vocals and textured rock to The Ark for a live performance.
November 15 at 2pm (This weekend)
Kerrytown Concert House · Old Fourth Ward
Hollywood film melodies cross over to the jazz bandstand as pianist Ellen Rowe opens her season series with bassist Paul Keller and drummer Pete Siers at Kerrytown Concert House, performing themes by Henry Mancini, Jerome Kern, and David Raksin.
November 15 at 7:30pm (This weekend)
The Ark · Old Fourth Ward • $40-$66.50
A gold-certified troubadour with a billion streams brings his tenth full-length album, One Day Home, to the stage. Joshua Radin performs at The Ark, showcasing soul and singer-songwriter stylings in an intimate set.
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Sat Nov 14, 3pm
Theatre Nova · Wildwood
General $35 · Shooting Star $50 · Northern Light $75 · Supernova $100
Fri Nov 20, 9:30pm
Club Above · Ann Arbor
$
Sat Nov 14, 8pm
Cantina · Burns Park
$
Fri Nov 20, 9pm
Necto · Old Fourth Ward
Free
Sat Nov 14, 1pm
Veterans Memorial Park Pool & Ice Arena · Haisley
Sat Nov 14, 10am
Friends Book Shop · Haisley
Sat Nov 14, 12pm
African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County · Cranbrook
Free (Donation Based)
Sat Nov 14, 12pm
Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory University of Michigan · Old Fourth Ward
Free
Sat Nov 14, 1pm
Taubman College Liberty Annex · Old Fourth Ward
Sat Nov 14, 7pm
Michigan Union · Old Fourth Ward
Sat Nov 14, 11am
Ann Arbor District Library · Ann Arbor
Free
Sat Nov 14, 12pm
African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County · Cranbrook
Free
Sat Nov 14, 11:30am
Crazy Wisdom Bookstore · Old Fourth Ward
$60
Sat Nov 14, 9pm
Necto · Old Fourth Ward
$10
Sat Nov 14, 8pm
Blind Pig · Old Fourth Ward
$
Sat Nov 14, 3pm
Crazy Wisdom Bookstore · Old Fourth Ward
Sat Nov 14, 10am
Michigan Theater · Ann Arbor
Sat Nov 14, 8:30pm
Bløm Mead + Cider · Old Fourth Ward
$15
Sat Nov 14, 9pm
Club Above · Ann Arbor
$
Sun Nov 15, 2pm
Bløm Mead + Cider · Ann Arbor
Free
Sun Nov 15, 10am
Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown · Old Fourth Ward
Sun Nov 15, 6pm
Conor's Pub · Old Fourth Ward
$$
Sun Nov 15, 2pm
Crazy Wisdom Bookstore · Old Fourth Ward
Free
Sun Nov 15, 1pm
Spice and Tea Merchants · Old Fourth Ward
$0
Sun Nov 15, 11am
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum · Old Fourth Ward
Free
Sun Nov 15, 10am
AADL's Downtown branch · Old Fourth Ward
Free Admission
Sun Nov 15, 4pm
Rackham Auditorium · Burns Park
Starting at $32 (+ fees)
Sun Nov 15, 6pm
Conor O'Neill's · Old West Side
$$
Sun Nov 15, 6pm
Monty's Public House · Colonial Square Cooperative
Free to play / $10 per game
Sun Nov 15, 1pm
Spun · Old Fourth Ward
Mon Nov 16, 8pm
The Ark · Old Fourth Ward
$29-$40
Mon Nov 16, 9am
JCPenney · Cranbrook
$$
Mon Nov 16, 9am
Lane Hall Exhibit Space · Old Fourth Ward
Mon Nov 16, 10:30am
Ann Arbor District Library: Pittsfield Branch · Lawton
Tue Nov 17, 5:30pm
Downtown Library · Old Fourth Ward
Tue Nov 17, 8pm
The Ark · Old Fourth Ward
Standard Admission $35 – $46.50
Tue Nov 17, 9pm
hear.say brewing · Lakewood
Tue Nov 17, 9pm
Rick's American Cafe · Burns Park
Tue Nov 17, 8pm
Ashley's Restaurant & Pub · Old Fourth Ward
$$
Tue Nov 17, 7pm
Conor O'Neill's · Old Fourth Ward
$$
Tue Nov 17, 11am
Schuler Books Ann Arbor · Lakewood
Free
Wed Nov 18, 3pm
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum · Old Fourth Ward
Free
Wed Nov 18, 8pm
The Ark · Old West Side
$3, students and Ark members free
Wed Nov 18, 6:30pm
Crazy Wisdom Bookstore · Old Fourth Ward
Wed Nov 18, 8pm
The Ark · Old Fourth Ward
General Admission $3 · Students and Ark members Free
Wed Nov 18, 8:30am
Bamboo Ann Arbor · Old Fourth Ward
Wed Nov 18, 5pm
Bløm Mead + Cider · Ann Arbor
$
Wed Nov 18, 7pm
North Star Lounge · Old Fourth Ward
Wed Nov 18, 6pm
Zingerman's Delicatessen · Old Fourth Ward
$15
Wed Nov 18, 8pm
The Blind Pig · Old Fourth Ward
$10 at the door
Thu Nov 19, 6:30pm
Ann Arbor District Library Downtown Library · Old Fourth Ward
Free
Thu Nov 19, 7:30pm
Conor's Pub · Old Fourth Ward
$$
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