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September 8, 2025
“Independence Lake Gravel Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Mon. Slow/moderate-paced 23-mile ride to Independence Lake on mostly dirt roads. See aabts.org for weather cancelations or delays. 9 a.m. sharp, meet at Old St. Patrick Catholic Church, 5671 Whitmore Lake Rd. Free. (412) 302–9960.
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Weekly Rehearsal: Women’s Chamber Chorus
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Every Mon. (except Sept. 1). All invited to join this 30-member local women’s community chorus to sing an eclectic program in four parts, including classical, folk, Broadway, pop, and jazz. Joshua Marzan directs. Eden West accompanies. 9:30–11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw, rear ground level. Free to visitors (dues for those who join; scholarships available). [email protected].
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“The Science of Social Relationships”: U-M Psychology Department Fall Seminar Series
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Sept. 8, 15, 22, & 29. Talks by resident and visiting scholars.
Sept. 8: “Leveraging Modern Technology to Better Understand Relationships from Beginning to End.” U-M social psychology professor Annie Gordon discusses the study of romantic relationships.
Sept. 15: “Friendship and the Supra-Dyadic Nature of Challenges in Close Relationships.” UCLA social psychology professor Jaimie Arona Krems discusses challenges to friendships from outside the friendship.
Sept. 22: “An Examination of Co-Rumination as a Dyadic Social Emotion Regulation Strategy.” Ohio University social psychology professor Brett Peters on the benefits and costs of intense, exhaustive intimate discussions.
Sept. 29: Topic TBA. With University of Southern California clinical psychology professor Darby Saxbe.
3:30–5 p.m., 1430 U-M Institute for Social Research, 426 Thompson. Free. (734) 764–2580.
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Michigan Marching Band Practice
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Every Mon.–Thurs. (except Sept. 1). The U-M’s highly disciplined 200+ member marching band or sections thereof can be seen and heard practicing on the new Elbel field, across the street from the old Elbel field. All welcome to find a spot in the bleachers and get a sneak preview of upcoming halftime shows. Rehearsals usually last 1–2 hours. 4:45 p.m., new Elbel Field, Hill at Fifth Ave. Free. (734) 764–0582.
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“Artificial Intelligence: How We Got Here, How It Works, and What It Means for Our Understanding of the Human Mind”: U-M Psychology Department/Ann Arbor District Library
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Talk by U-M psychology professor Richard Lewis. 6–7:30, AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327-4200.
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“Monday Migration Evenings at Matthaei”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance
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Every Mon., Sept. 1–Oct. 27. WBNA member James Weir leads a leisurely stroll along approximately 2 miles of Matthaei’s well-maintained dirt paths, looking and listening for birds during their southward migration. Birders of all skill levels welcome. 6–8 p.m., meet at the U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens building front entrance, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. washtenawbna.org.
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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
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Every Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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Group Ride: Ann Arbor Velo Club
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Every Mon. Moderate-paced 20-mile ride to Dexter and back, often with a rest stop along the way. Riders must wear a helmet and bring water and supplies to fix a flat tire. 6 p.m. (nonmembers must come 10 minutes early to sign a club waiver), Barton Nature Area. 1010 W. Huron River Dr. Free. annarborveloclub.org.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), an interval-based training run (Tues.), or a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsilanti; 6 p.m. (Tues.) & 7 a.m. (Sat.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; & 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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“A Fiber Art Gathering”: Ann Arbor Fiber Arts Guild
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Guild members Juniper Wolfenbarger, Robin Wilt, Anne Flora, and Marla Smith display their work and discuss the processes and materials they use. Techniques include weaving, felting, mixed-media, paper, and fiber. The evening begins with social time. Guests welcome. 6:30 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 2nd fl. gathering rm. (elevator access), 1501 W. Liberty. Free. annarborfiberarts.org.
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“Emerging Writers Workshop: Book People”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Local editor Alex Kourvo and young adult novelist Bethany Neal discuss sidekicks, mentors, and other supporting characters. Also, Kourvo and Neal host an open house for writers to connect with one another and/or work on their projects at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 22. 6:30–7:45 p.m., AADL Westgate, 2503 Jackson Ave. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power”: Literati Bookstore Grassroots Book Club
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All invited to join a discussion, led by Literati manager Clarisse Jorah, of Shoshana Zuboff’s 2020 book about how powerful corporations seek to predict and control human behavior. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Tickets $5 (can be redeemed for store credit) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567.
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Group Runs: A2 Runners
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Every Mon., Wed., & Sun. Runners of all abilities invited to join a beginner or advanced 3-to-5 mile group run, followed by socializing at a downtown coffee shop. 6:30 p.m. (Mon. & Wed.) and noon (Sun.), meet at the Kerrytown clock tower. Preregistration requested at meetup.com/a2runners. Free. [email protected].
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
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Every Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG).
Mon. (6:30 p.m.): Just Another Modern Monday. Three rounds using powerful cards, for experienced players, with prizes. $10.
Tues. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Pauper. A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5
Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): Casual Commander Night. A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free.
Wed. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Standard Showdown. Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.
Fri. (6:30 p.m.): Friday Night Magic. Cost and format vary.
Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
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“Darwin’s Stained Glass and Antique Slot Machines”: Chelsea Area Historical Society
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Talk by Bill Darwin, the owner of this unique business. 7 p.m., Chelsea Depot, 125 Jackson St., Chelsea. Suggested donation $10 (CAHS members, free). Preregistration requested by contacting (734) 476–2010 or [email protected].
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“Private Aaron Bromley, Monroe County, and the 102nd U.S. Colored Troops”: Ann Arbor Civil War Round Table
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Talk by Austin Ingall, a 16-year-old Temperance (MI) amateur Civil War historian who in May secured a Monroe military marker for Bromley, who fought with the First Michigan Colored Infantry Regiment. 7 p.m., Trinity Health (old St. Joe’s) Administrative Bldg. Education Center Exhibition Room, 5305 Elliott Dr. Free. [email protected], aacwrt.org.
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“Riefenstahl”: Michigan Theater
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Michigan Theater. Film screenings every day. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 and older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Sept. 8: “Riefenstahl” (Andres Veiel, 2024). Documentary about the talented but morally compromised filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl, who directed Hitler’s 1934 propaganda film, Triumph of the Will. German, subtitles. Q&A with the director. 7 p.m.
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Large Ensemble Meeting: Ann Arbor Recorder Society
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Beginning and advanced players of the recorder and other early instruments invited to play Renaissance and other early music, directed by Janet Cannon. Bring your own music stand. 7–9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church basement music rm. (enter by the back door), 1501 W. Liberty. First meeting free (annual dues $95). a2recordersociety.org.
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Season Kickoff/New Members Night: Out Loud Chorus
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Singers of all levels invited to get a preview of the coming season and participate in a rehearsal of this chorus of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their friends to see if they’d like to join. Snacks. 7–9:30 p.m., Ypsilanti First United Methodist Church, 209 Washtenaw. Free. [email protected].
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“Guns & Moses”: Fathom Entertainment
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Fathom Entertainment. (734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter, Ypsilanti) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.
Sept. 7–11: “Guns & Moses” (Salvador Litvak, 2025). Action film about an affable small-town rabbi who becomes an unlikely gunslinger after his community is violently attacked. 7:15 p.m. Ann Arbor 20 only.
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Scandinavian Music Jam
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Sept. 8 & 22. Bruce Sagan leads an acoustic jam session devoted to traditional music from Sweden and Norway. All instruments welcome, no experience necessary. 7:30–9:30 p.m., in person or virtual TBA. For location, email [email protected]. Free.
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Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
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Every Mon. (except Sept. 1). Learn to dance jigs, reels, and strathspeys. All dances taught. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and friends. 7:30–9:30 p.m., call (734) 274–0773 for location. $10 suggested donation (first evening free). (734) 474–7299.
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Comedy Show: The Blind Pig
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Every Mon. Performances from up to 15 aspiring stand-up comics from around the state. Local comics emcee. Age 21 and up only. Free candy. 8–9:30 p.m., the Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. Free. (734) 996–8555.
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