THEATER

See the re-broadcast of "Manon" performed by the Metropolitan Opera at the Quality 16 movie theater. 1 p.m. A young provincial woman courted by two Parisian noblemen who is ruined by her taste for luxury. Tickets are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. Q16 is at 3686 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. 734-623-7469.

ENTERTAINMENT

Enjoy "Live Jazz and Soul Food" at the James Crawford Elks Lodge. Thursday and Friday, 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday 4 to 10 p.m. The kitchen offers soul-food main dishes and sides. Fridays feature the Tim Haldeman Trio. Following the live music, most nights feature DJs starting at 10 p.m. No cover, cost of purchases. The lodge is at 220 Sunset Road, Ann Arbor.

BOOKS

Author And auto industry expert Thomas Crumm will discuss his book "What Is Good for General Motors? Solving America's Industrial Conundrum" at the Ann Arbor District Library. 7-8:30 p.m. Crumm's corporate leadership education came during his six years in Roger Smith’s Corporate Strategic Planning Group. He thinks the American auto industry can regain the world leadership it once enjoyed in design, manufacturing and sales of world-class quality vehicles and profitability. Free. The AADL is at 343 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor. 734-327-4200.

COMEDY

Mark Sweeney will perform his stand-up act at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. Tonight, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8 and 10:30 p.m. He's hilariously out of control. This runner-up in the Johnny Walker Comedy Competition offers an evening of pure silliness and endless laughter. Tonight: $8/ in advance; $10/ at the door; Friday and Saturday: $11/ in advance; $13/ at the door. The AACS is downstairs at 314 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. 734-996-9080.