Good morning, Ann Arbor.

Many of the University of Michigan's over 8,000 international students did not travel home for Thanksgiving (due to short breaks, long distances and high flight costs).

They stayed on campus and joined events including a Thanksgiving lunch organized by the International Center (a key gathering for international students) and planned Black Friday outings with friends.

Sean Sabo, an advanced placement English and acting teacher at Pioneer High School, won a state Excellence in Education award for his work boosting student writing and thinking skills—he will receive a $2,000 cash prize and may also be in line for a $10,000 Educator of the Year award.

Michigan Barstool Anthems

6-7:15 p.m. — North Star Lounge — Ticket prices available — Experience the soulful sounds of Michigan with tales of barroom prophets and the grit of up north.

Béla Fleck and The Flecktones Thanksgiving Concert

4-7 p.m. — Hill Auditorium — Starting at $14 — Experience an unforgettable concert blending bluegrass and jazz from the iconic GRAMMY-winning quartet.

Women's Basketball: Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Michigan Wolverines

1-4 p.m. — Crisler Center — VIP ticket options available — Experience an exciting college basketball matchup between the Chippewas and Wolverines.

Dom Flemons Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Ark — $29.00 — Experience the rich tapestry of folk music with multi-talented artist Dom Flemons, a key figure in the black country music scene.

The RFD Boys Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Ark — $16.00, $15 for students, seniors, and Ark members — Enjoy a lively bluegrass performance by the legendary RFD Boys with humor and impressive musicianship.

Jon McLaughlin & Friends: Home for the Holidays

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Ark — $40.00 — Celebrate the holiday season with a night of music and stories from Jon McLaughlin and special guests.

Ebird & Friends Holiday Show

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Ark — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holiday season with a diverse musical lineup featuring local talent and uplifting performances.

Ebird and Friends Holiday Celebration

8:00–9:30 p.m. — The Ark — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartwarming blend of musical styles and local talent as the holidays approach.

The Cure: The Show of A Lost World Film

7-8:30 p.m. — Michigan Theater — Tickets from $54 — Experience the mesmerizing film by The Cure in a historic venue.

Lucy Kaplansky Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — The Ark — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting songs of acclaimed singer-songwriter Lucy Kaplansky live in concert.