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Compiled by Whitney Meschke Events are subject to change.
MUSIC
”Shakespeare — The nearest thing in incarnation to the eye of God.” — Laurence Olivier
O Star Slinger, Shlohmo, Shigeto: 9:30 p.m. Nov. 3. O Ann Arbor Soul Club: 9:30 p.m. Nov. 4. O Chrome Sparks, Tree City, Kohwi: 9:30 p.m. Nov. 5. O Blue Scholars, Bambu, Grynch: 8 p.m. Nov. 6. O Trampled by Turtles, Jonny Corndawg: 8 p.m. Nov. 8. O The Meat Puppets, the Black Box Revelation: 8 p.m. Nov. 9.
The Ark
Bronze Boar
This small venue offers a showcase for lesser-known acts. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451, (734) 761-1800 or www.theark.org. O Tom Chapin: 8 p.m. Nov. 3, $22.50. O The RFD Boys: 8 p.m. Nov. 4, $11. O Theodore Katman, Hotels & Highways: 8 p.m. Nov. 5, $15. O The Devil Makes Three: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6, $15. O Howie Day, Nick Zuber: 8 p.m. Nov. 8, $20. O Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys: 8 p.m. Nov. 9, $15.
Be sure to check out this Warehouse District tavern’s namesake, overhead near the entrance. 20 S. Huron St. (419) 244-2627 or www.bronzeboar.com. O Open mic night with Chris Knopp: Mondays. O Luke James: Tuesdays. O DJ Jerod: Wednesdays and Thursdays. O Beg to Differ: Nov. 4. O Suburban: Nov. 5.
Bar 145 This new venue features burgers, bands and bourbon, if its slogan is to be believed. 5304 Monroe St. (419) 593-0073 or bar145toledo.com. O 88 Keys Dueling Pianos: Nov. 2. O Killer Flamingos: Nov. 3. O Fibbion Handful: Nov. 4. O Tricky Dick and the Cover-Up: Nov. 5. O Dan Fester: Nov. 9.
The Blarney Irish Pub Catch local acts while taking in the pub’s modern Irish and American fare. 601 Monroe St. (419) 418-2339 or www. theblarneyirishpub.com. O Rick Whited: Nov. 3. O Arctic Clam: Nov. 4. O Tru Brew: Nov. 5.
Blind Pig A variety of rock, soul, pop and alternative acts perform at this bar. 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $3-$20 unless noted. (734) 996-8555 or blindpigmusic.com. O Karaoke: 9:30 p.m. Mondays, no cover. O 40 Oz. to Freedom: 9 p.m. Nov. 2.
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Caesars Windsor If you have your passport, consider hopping the Detroit River for this casino’s entertainment offerings. Ticket prices, in Canadian dollars, are for the cheapest seats; attendees must be 19 or older. Caesars Windsor Colosseum, 377 Riverside Dr. East, Windsor, Ontario. (800) 991-7777 or www.caesarswindsor.com. O Battle of the Blues bands: 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 9. O Straight No Chaser: 9 p.m. Nov. 5, $20.
The Distillery
Manhattan’s
Karaoke is offered Tuesdays, but paid entertainers rock out Wednesdays-Saturdays. 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 382-1444 or www.thedistilleryonline.com. O Dave Carpenter: Nov. 2. O 56 Daxe: Nov. 3-5. O Nathan Cogan: Nov. 9.
This “slice of the Big Apple” in the Glass City provides entertainment most weekends. 1516 Adams St. (419) 243-6675 or www.manhattanstoledo.com. O Open mic: 9 p.m. Monday nights. O Jam session hosted by Tom Turner & Slow Burn: 8 p.m. Tuesdays. O Rachel Richardson: 7 p.m. Nov. 2. O Dick Lange Trio: 6 p.m. Nov. 3. O Dick Lange Trio, Blue Flamingos: 6 p.m. Nov. 4. O Quartet Bernadette: 8:30 p.m. Nov. 5. O The Eight Fifteens: 7 p.m. Nov. 9.
Fat Fish Blue Serving blues and similar sounds, as well as bayoustyle grub. Levis Commons, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. (419) 931-3474 or fatfishfunnybonetoledo.com. O DJ Special K: 9:30 p.m. Nov. 4 and 8 p.m. Nov. 5. O Bourbon Street: 9:30 p.m. Nov. 11 and 8:30 p.m. Nov. 12.
French Quarter J. Pat’s Pub Live entertainment after 9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg. (419) 874-3111 or www.hifq.com. O Green Eyed Soul: Nov. 4-5.
ICE Restaurant & Bar This local, family-owned enterprise offers food, drinks and music in a sleek atmosphere. 405 Madison Ave. (419) 2463339 or icerestaurantandbar.com. O Dan and Don: 7 p.m. Nov. 4 and 11. O Mike Fisher: 7 p.m. Nov. 5.
Cheetah’s Den
JJ’s Pub
A different band performs each week. 702 E. Broadway St. (419) 754-1903. O DJ Lamont: Tuesdays. O Devious: Thursdays (also open mic night)-Saturdays.
Live music is on Saturday’s menu; the genre varies, along with the cover charge. Karaoke is on tap 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, and a DJ starts spinning at 9 p.m. Fridays. 26611 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. (419) 874-9058 or jjsperrysburg.com. O John Barile and Bobby May: 8 p.m. Nov. 8.
Dégagé Jazz Café Signature drinks, such as pumpkin martinis, plus live local jazz performers. 301 River Road, Maumee. $5 weekends for cafe seating. (419) 794-8205 or www. degagejazzcafe.com. O Gene Parker & Friends: 7-10 p.m. Nov. 2 and 9. O Leo Darrington: 7 p.m. Nov. 3 and 8. O Dick Lange Trio: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4-5. O Michael Peslikis: 7 p.m. Nov. 10.
Braxton Miller, the Buckeyes’ freshman starting QB, helped lead Ohio State to a 33-29 last-second victory over Michigan State in front of 105,511 at Buckeye Stadium. Miller was 7-12 through the air and also ran for 99 yards and two TDs. The Buckeyes are now 5-3 overall and host Indiana at home this weekend. We congratulate Braxton Miller and the Ohio State Buckeyes for their outstanding performance.
Kerrytown Concert House This venue focuses on classical, jazz and opera artists and music. 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. $5-$30, unless noted. (734) 769-2999 or www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com. O Steve Rush, Jeremy Edwards, Andrew Bishop, Jef Mallett: 8 p.m. Nov. 4. O A Tribute to Jussi Bjorling: 7 p.m. Nov. 5. O Ellen Rowe Trio: 2 p.m. Nov. 6.
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1515 South Byrne Road ✧ (419) 389-6003
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Mickey Finn’s A variety of genres to wash your drinks down with. Open mic nights, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, no cover; $5-$7 cover other nights. 602 Lagrange St. (419) 246-3466 or www. mickeyfinnspub.com. O Rock the Stage, featuring local bands: 9 p.m. Thursdays, free. O Murdock: 9:30 p.m. Nov. 4-5.
Mutz @ The Oliver House This pub offers handcrafted brews … and live entertainment. 27 Broadway. St. (419) 243-1302 or www.ohmaumeebaybrewingco.com. O Open mic hosted by Breaking Ground: 10 p.m. Wednesdays. O Karaoke: 10 p.m. Thursdays. O DJs Aaron Brown and Nate Mattimoe: Saturdays. O Breaking Ground: 10 p.m. Nov. 4.
Omni This club is a venue for music (and music lovers) of all types. 2567 W. Bancroft St. (419) 535-6664 or omnimidwest.com. O Taking Back Sunday, the Maine: 7 p.m. Nov. 4, $23-$25. O Mike Posner: 7 p.m. Nov. 6, $20-$25. O Framing Hanley: 7 p.m. Nov. 9, $10-$12.
One2 Lounge at Treo Live music starts at 7:30 p.m. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. (419) 882-2266 or treosylvania.com. O NOPA: Nov. 4. O MightHaveBen: Nov. 5.
Fitzgerald Toussaint, the Wolverines’ starting sophomore tailback, helped lead the Wolverines to a 36-14 win over Purdue in front of 112,115 at the Big House in Ann Arbor. He carried the ball 20 times for 170 yards and two TDs as Michigan improved to 7-1 overall. The team travelsl to Iowa this weekend. We congratulate Fitzgerald Toussaint and the Michigan Wolverines for their outstanding performance.