Check out our picks for the best in visual art, music, family fun, theater, film and more this week, and then vote on the event that interests you most:

• Monday, Nov. 2-Friday, Nov. 6 (continues through 12/11):

Jim Cogswell: “Meanwhile”: U-M art professor Jim Cogswell won the competition for an installation in the WCC Library in the Gunder Myron Building. Colorful and exciting, Cogswell’s work originates in the figure; by the time the piece is completed the figure has merged into an abstract design. At Gallery One at Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. | Dates and times

• Monday, Nov. 2-Saturday, Nov. 7 (continues through 2/28): Bob the Builder and his Can-Do Crew: 2,000 square-foot multimedia exhibit replicates elements from Bob the Builder’s world, inviting exploration, inspiring teamwork and bringing environmentally friendly building themes to life for children and families. At the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, 220 E. Ann St. | AnnArbor.com story | Dates and times

• Tuesday, Nov. 3-Sunday, Nov. 8 (continues through 11/15) 22nd Annual Jewish Book Festival: Author talks, "Lunch and Learn" events, and books for sale, all featuring Jewish authors. At the Jewish Community Center, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. | AnnArbor.com story | Dates and times

• Wednesday, Nov. 4-Saturday, Nov. 7 (continues Wed.-Sat. through Nov.) Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase 25th Anniversary: The ongoing Wednesday night Comedy Jamm and special performances by Megan Mooney kick off the club's 25th Anniversary month. At the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 314 E. Liberty. | AnnArbor.com story | Dates and times

• Thursday, Nov. 5 “Lightworks”: U-M Department of Screen Arts and Cultures hosts a curated selection from past “Lightworks” festivals, the student-run event showcasing the the department students' production projects. At the University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 S. State St., at 7 p.m. | More info

• Thursday, Nov. 5-Saturday, Nov. 7 “Katinka” and “The Charlatan”: Comic Opera Guild's “American Musicals in Concert” series continues with the presentation of these two largely-forgotten operettas. “Katinka” tells the story of a young woman in Russia who’s trapped in a loveless marriage until her first love returns; and “Charlatan” focuses on a Russian family that schemes to keep Prince Boris from inheriting his title and estate.. At Vitosha Guest Haus, 1917 Washtenaw Ave. | AnnArbor.com story | Dates and times

• Friday, Nov. 6 Ignite Ann Arbor 2: The Ignite event format gives speakers five minutes each and twenty slides that rotate automatically after fifteen seconds. It gives an equal opportunity for food, technology, music, art, history, and other enthusiasts to share their expertise and passions. At Blau Auditorium, Ross School of Business, 701 Tappan St., from 7 p.m-9 p.m. | AnnArbor.com story | More info

• Saturday, Nov. 7 Ann Arbor Conversations: An Evening with Anthony Bourdain: Michigan Radio hosts a talk by the renowned host of Travel Channel's “No Reservations,” author and executive chef of Les Halles. At the Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., 8 p.m.-10 p.m. | More info

• Saturday, Nov. 7 Clowns Without Borders Benefit: Local artists come together to create an evening of variety entertainment to raise money and support the Clowns without Borders expedition to India, Project Muskurahat (Smile). The show features several local acts including the acclaimed Srishti Dances of India, Wild Swan Theater, Brass Tacks Ensemble, Sumkali and the Vocal Experiment (UM-Dearborn). At the Wild Swan Theater, 410 S. Maple Rd., at 7 p.m. | AnnArbor.com story | More info

• Saturday, Nov. 7 Gal Costa and Romero Lubambo: The great Brazilian vocalist Gal Costa, accompanied by guitarist Romero Lubambo, makes her area debut as part of UMS’s ongoing exploration of the superstars of Brazilian music. At Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave., at 8 p.m. | More info