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September 24, 2023

Late Night: Black Renaissance
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Late Night: Black Renaissance: Blue LLama Jazz Club
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Led by the visionary Kevin Brewster, Black Renaissance, together with the exceptional talents of Brandon Rose and Joshua Watkins, fearlessly propels the essence of Black American Music into uncharted territories.

There is no cover and reservations aren’t required for this show.

314 S. Main St. ,Ann Arbor. Free. hello@bluellamaclub.com https://bluellamaclub.com/event/late-night-black-renaissance/ 7343723200.

Late Night: Black Renaissance
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Late Night: Black Renaissance: Blue LLama Jazz Club
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Led by the visionary Kevin Brewster, Black Renaissance, together with the exceptional talents of Brandon Rose and Joshua Watkins, fearlessly propels the essence of Black American Music into uncharted territories.

There is no cover and reservations aren’t required for this show.

314 S. Main St. ,Ann Arbor. Free. hello@bluellamaclub.com https://bluellamaclub.com/event/late-night-black-renaissance/ 7343723200.

Community Fall Party
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Community Fall Party: West Side United Methodist Church
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Join us for our Community Fall Party. There will be a Taco Truck, rootbeer floats, and 2 bounce houses! One for big kids and one for smaller kids. We will also have a variety of outdoor games. Hope to see you there! Feel free to invite friends and announce this on your neighborhood apps.

900 S. Seventh St. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 ,Ann Arbor. Free. westside@westside-umc.org www.gowestsidechurch.org 734-663-4164.

“Weekend Walks for Birds”: Washtenaw Audubon Society
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“Weekend Walks for Birds”: Washtenaw Audubon Society
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Sept. 10, 17, & 24. Club member Matthew Spoor leads hikes through top September birding hotspots to search for fall migrants. Binoculars available to use. Sept. 10 (8–10:30 a.m.): Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Meet at the steps to the conservatory; metered parking. Sept. 17 (8–10:30 a.m.): Nichols Arboretum. Meet at the Dow Prairie entrance at the end of Riverview Ct. off Geddes. Sept. 24 (9–11:30 a.m.): Cherry Hill Preserve. Meet in the preserve parking lot at 6375 Cherry Hill Rd. Various times & places. Free. washtenawaudubon.org/events.

Just Between Friends Sale
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Just Between Friends Sale
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Sept. 20–24. Show and sale of used maternity items, baby and children’s clothes, toys, and baby gear. Prices drop Sat. at 6 p.m. Doors shut 30 minutes (1 hour on Thurs.) before closing. 4–9 p.m. (Wed., preregistration required), noon–9 p.m. (Thurs.), 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Fri.), 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. & 4–8 p.m. (Sat.), & 9 a.m.–noon (Sun.), Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free, but a $5–$25 “priority pass” allows you early bird access. To preregister see tinyurl.com/4fp3ufkx.

Volunteer Stewardship Workday: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division
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Volunteer Stewardship Workday: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division
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Sept. 9, 10, 11, 17, 23, 24, 30. All invited to help maintain natural areas and remove invasive plants in various city parks. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes and bring heavy gloves; tools, snacks, & know-how provided. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or obtain a release form in advance. Sept. 9 (9 a.m.–noon): Dhu Varren Nature Area, corner of Cardinal Ave. and Sharon Dr. Sept. 10 (1–4 p.m.): Hickory Nature Area, between 2867 and 2869 Dillon Dr. Sept. 11 (9 a.m.–noon): Olson Park, entrance on Dhu Varren Rd. just east of Pontiac Tr. Sept. 17 (1–4 p.m.): Lakewood Nature Area, entrance on Sunnywood Dr. Sept. 23 (9 a.m.–noon): Barton Nature Area, Barton Dam parking lot on Huron River Drive. Sept. 23 (1–4 p.m.): Bluffs Nature Area, park entrance at 1300 Orkney Dr. Sept. 24 (9 a.m.–noon): Kuebler Langford Nature Area, park entrance on Beechwood Dr., north of Sunset Rd. Sept. 24 (1–4 p.m.): Fuller Park, Island Park parking lot at the end of Island Dr. Sept. 30 (9 a.m.–noon): Ruthven Nature Area, park entrance off Huron Pkwy. Sept. 30 (1–4 p.m.): Huron Parkway Nature Area, park steward’s house, 3470 Woodland Rd. off E. Huron River Dr. Various times and locations. Free. Preregistration highly recommended. bit.ly/a2stewardworkday, (734) 794–6627.

Volunteer Stewardship Workday: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division
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Volunteer Stewardship Workday: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division
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Sept. 9, 10, 11, 17, 23, 24, 30. All invited to help maintain natural areas and remove invasive plants in various city parks. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes and bring heavy gloves; tools, snacks, & know-how provided. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or obtain a release form in advance. Sept. 9 (9 a.m.–noon): Dhu Varren Nature Area, corner of Cardinal Ave. and Sharon Dr. Sept. 10 (1–4 p.m.): Hickory Nature Area, between 2867 and 2869 Dillon Dr. Sept. 11 (9 a.m.–noon): Olson Park, entrance on Dhu Varren Rd. just east of Pontiac Tr. Sept. 17 (1–4 p.m.): Lakewood Nature Area, entrance on Sunnywood Dr. Sept. 23 (9 a.m.–noon): Barton Nature Area, Barton Dam parking lot on Huron River Drive. Sept. 23 (1–4 p.m.): Bluffs Nature Area, park entrance at 1300 Orkney Dr. Sept. 24 (9 a.m.–noon): Kuebler Langford Nature Area, park entrance on Beechwood Dr., north of Sunset Rd. Sept. 24 (1–4 p.m.): Fuller Park, Island Park parking lot at the end of Island Dr. Sept. 30 (9 a.m.–noon): Ruthven Nature Area, park entrance off Huron Pkwy. Sept. 30 (1–4 p.m.): Huron Parkway Nature Area, park steward’s house, 3470 Woodland Rd. off E. Huron River Dr. Various times and locations. Free. Preregistration highly recommended. bit.ly/a2stewardworkday, (734) 794–6627.

“Ancient Wisdom. Modern Times.”: Jewel Heart Buddhist Center Sunday Talks
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“Ancient Wisdom. Modern Times.”: Jewel Heart Buddhist Center Sunday Talks
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Every Sun. Livestream talks by Jewel Heart resident spiritual advisor Demo Rinpoche, followed by a discussion facilitated by Jewel Heart staffers. Once a month, Demo Rinpoche presents a story from Jakata Tales, the Indian canon of 547 poems, dated 300 BC–400 AD, that concern the previous births of Gautama Buddha in both human and animal form. 11 a.m., for URL preregister at tinyurl.com/yc3yff7s. Free. (734) 994–3387.

“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Daily (except Sept. 4). All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s Nature Lab and Micro Worlds Lab to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. Schedule subject to change. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.

Country Fair: Wiard’s Orchards
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Country Fair: Wiard’s Orchards
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Every Sat. & Sun., Sept. 9–Oct. 29 and Wed.–Fri., Sept. 20–Oct. 27. A carnival atmosphere with a variety of family-oriented fall activities on this family farm. Wagon rides, a petting farm, a corn maze, and more. An apple cannon, paintball, apple or pumpkin picking, and other activities available Sat. & Sun. for an extra charge. Cider and donuts available. No pets. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Wed.–Fri.), Wiard’s Orchards, 5565 Merritt Rd. (east of Carpenter), Ypsilanti. Weekend admission: $23.50 (babies under 2, free). Weekday admission: $17.50 (babies, free) online only at wiards.com. (734) 482–7744.

Sunday Artisan Market
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Sunday Artisan Market
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Every Sun. Juried market of local handmade arts and crafts, now in its 31st year. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Farmers Market Pavilion, Kerrytown. Free admission. (734) 913–9622.

U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
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U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
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Every Sat. & Sun. (except Sept. 2 & 3). Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demos for age 5 & up. “How to Become a Fossil” (11 a.m.) explores how fossils form and what they can tell us. “Out of the Water and Back Again: A Whale’s Tale” (3 p.m.) investigates the evolutionary history of whales and what the museum’s fossil whales and other related species reveal. 11 a.m. & 3 p.m., MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.

H.A.C. Ultimate
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H.A.C. Ultimate
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Every Sun. All invited to a relaxed pickup game of this spirited team sport played with a flying disc. Note: Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave. 11:15 a.m., Fuller Park, just west of the pool & parking lot (or occasionally across the street). Free. hac-ultimatelist@googlegroups.com, (734) 846–9418.

U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
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Daily (except Sept. 4). Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. We Are Stars (11:30 a.m.) explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, connecting life on Earth to the evolution of the universe. The Sky Tonight (12:30 & 2:30 p.m.) is an exploration of the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own. Tales of the Maya Skies (1:30 p.m.) immerses viewers in the wonders of Mayan science, examining how Mayan scholars developed a sophisticated understanding of astronomy, architecture, and mathematics that enabled them to predict solstices, solar eclipses, weather patterns, and planetary movements. Various times, U-M MNH, 1105 North University. $8 at the door. Limited capacity. lsa.umich.edu/ummnh, (734) 764–0478.

“Critter House Open Hours”: Leslie Science & Nature Center
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“Critter House Open Hours”: Leslie Science & Nature Center
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Every Sun. A chance to view LSNC birds of prey and its Critter House animals, which include frogs, turtles, snakes, and other species native to Michigan. Noon–3 p.m., LSNC, 1831 Traver. $5 suggested donation. lesliesnc.org, (734) 997–1553.

Ypsi Fall River Day: Ypsilanti Parks & Recreation Commission & Huron River Watershed Council
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Ypsi Fall River Day: Ypsilanti Parks & Recreation Commission & Huron River Watershed Council
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Kayak rentals, river-themed exhibits and education, a shuttle for paddlers, and more. Noon3 p.m., Frog Island Park, Ypsilanti. Free. Walk-up registration only. bit.ly/ypsifallriver2023.

“Creature Encounters”: The Creature Conservancy
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“Creature Encounters”: The Creature Conservancy
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Every Sat. & Sun. Conservancy staffers show off some animals native to Africa (2 & 4 p.m.), including an African crested porcupine, a pixie frog, & a Nigerian dwarf goat. Also, an alligator feeding at 3 p.m., weather permitting (if it rains, a leopard tortoise is featured). 1–5 p.m., Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Mask encouraged. $13 (kids ages 2–12, $11; under age 2, free) at the door; $1 discount in advance at thecreatureconservancy.org. (734) 929–9324.

“FM Radio Favorites”: Ann Arbor Concert Band Brass Choir
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“FM Radio Favorites”: Ann Arbor Concert Band Brass Choir
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John Janevic directs the band’s brass players & percussionist in a unique spin on favorites like “At the Copacabana,” “Feeling Stronger Every Day,” “Ironman,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “Margaritaville,” an ABBA medley, and “9 to 5.” 1–2 p.m., Farmers Market Pavilion, Kerrytown. Free.

9th Annual Ann Arbor Russian Festival: St. Vladimir Russian Orthodox Church
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9th Annual Ann Arbor Russian Festival: St. Vladimir Russian Orthodox Church
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Sept. 23 & 24. Slavic food and drinks, including blini, borscht, shashlik (kebab), pelmeni (dumplings), and more. Live entertainment by bell ringers, St. Vladimir’s Choir, a Kazak’s games group, and others. Also, a tearoom with Russian sweets, church tours, and a kids corner with a bounce house, games & crafts, and more. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. (Sat.) & 1–7 p.m. (Sun.), St. Vladimir Church, 9900 Jackson, Dexter. Free admission. (734) 475–4590, annarborrussianfestival.org.

Detroit Lions vs Atlanta Falcons Watch Party
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Detroit Lions vs Atlanta Falcons Watch Party: Lions Fans - Ann Arbor Area
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Join us at Fraser’s as the Detroit Lions host the undefeated Falcons at Ford Field.

Come enjoy a tasty beverage and some nachos as we drink the Honolulu blue kool-aid once again this Sunday.

In the comments section give us your prediction for which rookie running back has more all-purpose yards this game:
Bijan Robinson or jahmyr Gibbs

See you soon!

Fraser’s pub 2045 Packard St ,Ann Arbor. Free. leodenoyer@gmail.com https://facebook.com/events/s/detroit-lions-vs-atlanta-falco/588245436649619/?mibextid=RQdjqZ 7344899215.

Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Sat. & Sun. (except Sept. 2 & 3). 30-minute tour of the museum’s exhibits and galleries, including Exploring Michigan, Evolution: Life Through Time, and artist Jim Cogswell’s installation Unseen Worlds. Also, introductions to current U-M Biological Sciences research projects. 1 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. (734) 764–0478.

Tour: Kempf House Museum
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Tour: Kempf House Museum
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Sept. 10, 17, & 24. Guided tours of this restored 19th-century Greek Revival home, named for the family of German American musicians who occupied it circa 1900. 1–4 p.m., Kempf House, 312 S. Division. Free, donations accepted. kempfhousemuseum.org, (734) 994–4898.

Volunteer Stewardship Workday: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division
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Volunteer Stewardship Workday: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division
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Sept. 9, 10, 11, 17, 23, 24, 30. All invited to help maintain natural areas and remove invasive plants in various city parks. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes and bring heavy gloves; tools, snacks, & know-how provided. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or obtain a release form in advance. Sept. 9 (9 a.m.–noon): Dhu Varren Nature Area, corner of Cardinal Ave. and Sharon Dr. Sept. 10 (1–4 p.m.): Hickory Nature Area, between 2867 and 2869 Dillon Dr. Sept. 11 (9 a.m.–noon): Olson Park, entrance on Dhu Varren Rd. just east of Pontiac Tr. Sept. 17 (1–4 p.m.): Lakewood Nature Area, entrance on Sunnywood Dr. Sept. 23 (9 a.m.–noon): Barton Nature Area, Barton Dam parking lot on Huron River Drive. Sept. 23 (1–4 p.m.): Bluffs Nature Area, park entrance at 1300 Orkney Dr. Sept. 24 (9 a.m.–noon): Kuebler Langford Nature Area, park entrance on Beechwood Dr., north of Sunset Rd. Sept. 24 (1–4 p.m.): Fuller Park, Island Park parking lot at the end of Island Dr. Sept. 30 (9 a.m.–noon): Ruthven Nature Area, park entrance off Huron Pkwy. Sept. 30 (1–4 p.m.): Huron Parkway Nature Area, park steward’s house, 3470 Woodland Rd. off E. Huron River Dr. Various times and locations. Free. Preregistration highly recommended. bit.ly/a2stewardworkday, (734) 794–6627.

“Mastering Digital Filing for Genealogists”: Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County
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“Mastering Digital Filing for Genealogists”: Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County
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Talk by genealogist Cyndi Ingle, creator of genealogy web guide CyndisList.com. Followed at 3:15 p.m. by a talk by genealogist Daniel Schwalm on “Researching Civil War Veterans.” 1:30 p.m., Trinity Health Education Center Auditorium, 5305 Elliott Dr., Ypsilanti. Also via livestream; for URL email info@washtenawgenealogy.org by Sept. 21. Free.

“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King”: Michigan Theater
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“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King”: Michigan Theater
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Film screenings every Wed.–Sun. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older & U.S. veterans, $8.50; MTF members, $8; matinee, $7.50) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see michtheater.org.

Sept. 24: “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (Peter Jackson, 2003). Frodo, Sam, and Gollum overcome many obstacles, including the corrupting influence of the powerful ring they carry, as they travel towards a culminating battle against the evil Sauron. 1:30 p.m.

“A Grand Night for Singing”: U-M Music School
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“A Grand Night for Singing”: U-M Music School
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Showcase of U-M choral ensembles, including the Chamber Choir, University Choir, Orpheus Singers, Women’s Glee Club, Men’s Glee Club, musical theater students, and opera students. 2 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Tickets $8-$20 in advance at tickets.smtd.umich.edu. (734) 764-2538.

“American Revolution Marker Dedication Ceremony”: Daughters & Sons of the American Revolution
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“American Revolution Marker Dedication Ceremony”: Daughters & Sons of the American Revolution
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Ceremony to place new markers at the graves of Archibald Armstrong (1765–1847) and Samuel Waldron (1762–1838), who served as soldiers in the American Revolutionary War. 23 p.m., Oakwood Cemetery, 224 W. Michigan Ave., Saline. Free. dmfrost@comcast.net, (734) 646–1425, sca-dar.org.

“Fall Mushroom Hunt”: Waterloo Natural History Association
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“Fall Mushroom Hunt”: Waterloo Natural History Association
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Mushroom experts Phil Tedeschi and Kirk Coppernoll lead a search for mushrooms and help participants identify what they have collected and learn whether it’s edible or not. Bring waxed paper and a basket or paper bag. 23:30 p.m., Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd., Chelsea. $2 (families, $5). Preregistration required by calling (734) 4753170; space limited to 35. $13 Michigan recreation passport ($18 at the gate) required.

“Little Shop of Horrors’”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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“Little Shop of Horrors’”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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Every Thurs.–Sun., Sept. 7–24. Dan Cooney and Anna Dreslinski co-direct this local professional theater company in Howard Ashman and Alan Menken’s 1982 musical, a wryly humorous, oddly tender hearted black comedy, adapted from the 1960 Roger Corman B-movie, about a carnivorous plant that grows to ferocious proportions. Adopted by a nerdy store clerk who fondly names it “Audrey” after the object of his unrequited affections, it initially seems to bring him good fortune—but as the plant thrives, it grows increasingly bloodthirsty, driving its owner to murder. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Encore, 3126 Broad St., Dexter. Tickets $41.50-$57.50 (youth 12 and under $31.50) in advance at theencoretheatre.org and at the door. (734) 268–6200.

“Mlima’s Tale”: Theatre Nova
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“Mlima’s Tale”: Theatre Nova
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Every Thurs.–Sun., Sept. 1–24. Lynch Travis directs the Michigan premiere of Pulitzer-winning playwright Lynn Nottage’s 2018 tale of plunder and commerce in which the ghost of a murdered elephant haunts all who profit from its death. It’s a world in which we’re all unsettlingly connected and unconditional virtue is nonexistent. The New York Times reviewer called it a “visually inventive” and “transfixing” work that “never feels sensational, on the one hand, or pious, on the other.” 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Mask required on opening night and for all Thurs. and Sun. performances. Tickets $22 in advance at theatre-nova.ticketleap.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 635–8450.

American Revolution Patriot Marker Dedication Ceremony
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American Revolution Patriot Marker Dedication Ceremony: Sarah Caswell Angell & Ypsilanti Chapters, NSDAR and Huron Valley Chapter, NSSAR
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American Revolutionary Patriots, Archibald Armstrong and Samuel Waldron will have new markers placed at their graveside by the Sarah Caswell Angell and Ypsilanti Chapters, NSDAR along with the Huron Valley Chapter, NSSAR. This dedication ceremony is a tangible way to honor our earliest Patriots who fought for our independence as we march towards the 250th Celebration of the U.S.A.

Oakwood Cemetery at 224 W. Michigan Ave., Saline, MI 49176 ,Saline, MI 48176. Free. dmfrost@comcast.net sca-dar.org 734-646-1425.

Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild
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All invited to listen to guild members swap stories or bring their own to tell. 2–4 p.m., AADL Downtown, 3rd fl. meeting rm. Mask appreciated. Livestream available; for URL preregister at annarborstorytelling.org. Free.

DIY Disco Ball: AADL Pittsfield
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DIY Disco Ball: AADL Pittsfield
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Sept. 24 (2–3 p.m.): Kids in grade K5 invited to make a shimmering disco ball. Free.

Petal Fold Book: Ann Arbor District Library
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Petal Fold Book: Ann Arbor District Library
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All invited to use colorful patterned paper to make an origami book that can double as a decoration. 2–4 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. (724) 3274200.

“Seed Saving with Green Things Farm Collective”: Ann Arbor District Library
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“Seed Saving with Green Things Farm Collective”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Green Things Farm seed company manager Stacy Mates discusses good crops for seed saving, the wet process technique for saving tomato seed, seed saving resources, and how to clean, test and store seeds. 3–4 p.m. AADL Downtown, lower level. Free. (734) 3274200.

U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
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U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
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Every Sat. & Sun. (except Sept. 2 & 3). Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demos for age 5 & up. “How to Become a Fossil” (11 a.m.) explores how fossils form and what they can tell us. “Out of the Water and Back Again: A Whale’s Tale” (3 p.m.) investigates the evolutionary history of whales and what the museum’s fossil whales and other related species reveal. 11 a.m. & 3 p.m., MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.

“Howl’s Moving Castle”: Fathom Events
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“Howl’s Moving Castle”: Fathom Events
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(734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomevents.com/events and at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.

Sept. 23-27: “Howl’s Moving Castle” (Hayao Miyazaki, 2004). Subtitled (Sept. 23 & 26) & dubbed (Sept. 24, 25, & 27) screenings of this Oscar-nominated Japanese anime love story about an 18-year-old girl, cursed into an old woman’s body, and a wizard who can see through the curse. 3 p.m. (Sat.), 4 p.m. (Sun.), & 7 p.m. (Mon.–Wed.). Ann Arbor 20 only.

“Chefs in the Garden”: Growing Hope Fundraiser
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“Chefs in the Garden”: Growing Hope Fundraiser
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Strolling appetizer and cocktail hour with live music by local keyboardist and rapper Roy Finny, followed by dinner served in the farm hoop house prepared by Miss Kim chef/owner Ji Hye Kim. 58 p.m., Growing Hope Urban Farm, 922 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti. $200 in advance only at a2tix.com/events.

Pinball Tournament: Pinball Pete’s
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Pinball Tournament: Pinball Pete’s
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Sept. 10 & 24. Players of all ages and skill levels invited to play 8 games of pinball for International Flipper Association points and other prizes. 5 p.m. (registration opens at 4:45 p.m.; ask for Ryan at the glass desk), Pinball Pete’s, 1214 South University. No entry fee; $1 per game. (734) 2132502.

Ann Arbor Go Club
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Ann Arbor Go Club
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Every Sun. Players of all skill levels invited to play this challenging strategy board game. Game materials provided. 5:30 p.m. until whenever, Bill’s Beer Garden, 218 Ashley St. (or Conor O’Neill’s, 318 S. Main, if weather is bad). Free. For more info, email Drew at dwright8182@hotmail.com or check bit.ly/annarborgo.

“D & D Adventures”: Sylvan Factory
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“D & D Adventures”: Sylvan Factory
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Every Sun. & Mon. All age 12 and up invited to play Dungeons & Dragons role-playing games. 6–10 p.m. (Sun.) & 5–8 p.m. (Mon.), Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. $10. Preregistration recommended. info@sylvanfactory.com.

Ann Arbor Morris
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Ann Arbor Morris
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Every Sun. All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English ceremonial dance thought to be descended from the 15th-century Spanish moresca. Wear athletic shoes. 68 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse Dr. Free. Email a2morris@umich.edu or check annarbormorris.org in advance to confirm. (734) 7171569.

“Sunday Evening Game Night”: Ann Arbor Adventure Club
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“Sunday Evening Game Night”: Ann Arbor Adventure Club
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Every Sun. Popular board games, played online. Participants help decide which game to play at the beginning of the night. Have a pencil and paper handy. 7 p.m., for URL email burrbarr7@hotmail.com. Free.

High Holiday Observances: Ann Arbor Jewish Cultural Society
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High Holiday Observances: Ann Arbor Jewish Cultural Society
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Sept. 15 & 16 and Sept. 24 & 25. All invited to this secular Rosh Hashanah observance (Sept. 15, 7 p.m., JCC) celebrating the Jewish New Year with readings, meditation, and music. Also, a free Tashlich observance (Sept. 16, 10:30 a.m., Island Park, registration required. Please note change from The Observer’s print version of the calendar, which had the location as Gallup Park.). The event features a secular ceremony celebrating the Jewish New Year with participants encouraged to “let go of shortcomings” by tossing flower petals into the river. The Kol Nidre observance (Sept. 24, 7 p.m., JCC) includes time for reflection on the Day of Atonement while listening to haunting melodies. Yom Kippur (Sept. 25, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.) brings the Jewish New Year to a close with a ceremony and final breaking of the fast. Various times, JCC (except as noted), 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. No one is turned away because of inability to pay; suggested donation of $10 (family, $25) for nonmembers. Registration required at jewishculturalsociety.org. (734) 975–9872.

“The UnClub”: The Theater Shop
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“The UnClub”: The Theater Shop
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Every Sun. Performances by aspiring and experienced comics attending former Tonight Show staff writer Chili Challis’s comedy dojo. Emcee is Mark Sweetman. 7:30 p.m. The Ypsi Alehouse, 124 Pearl St., ste. 100, Ypsilanti. Mask and vaccination encouraged. Free. facebook.com/thetheatershop.

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Kalos: Kerrytown Concert House
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This Celtic roots trioguitarist & mandolinist Eric McDonald, fiddler Ryan McKasson, and accordionist & pianist Jeremiah McLanepresents “A Celtic Roots Journey,” a program of originals and improvisatory takes on traditional Celtic tunes. According to Hearth Music, their debut album, Headland,really shows how masterful musicians listen and play off each other.” 7:30 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. $29–$50 (students, $19) in advance online and at the door. kerrytownconcerthouse.com, (734) 769–2999.