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September 29, 2024

U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
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Every Fri.–Sun. (except Sept. 6). Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. We Are Stars (noon) explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, connecting life on Earth to the evolution of the universe. The Sky Tonight (1 & 3 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 (2 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. Noon, 1, 2, & 3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. $8 at the door. Limited capacity. lsa.umich.edu/ummnh, (734) 764–0478.

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“Annual Trash Talk Tour”: Washtenaw Zero Waste Coalition
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“Annual Trash Talk Tour”: Washtenaw Zero Waste Coalition
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Self-guided tour around town with stops at retail and nonprofits, the U-M, and AAPS sites showcasing places and people innovating ways to reverse our throwaway culture. 8 a.m.–3 p.m., preregister for suggested route at TrashTalkTour.org. Free. hello@zerowaste.org.

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“Weekend Walk for Birds at the Arb”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance (formerly Washtenaw Audubon Society)
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“Weekend Walk for Birds at the Arb”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance (formerly Washtenaw Audubon Society)
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Club member Matthew Spoor leads a hike through this birding hotspot looking for migrating warblers and other fall visitors. 8–10 a.m., meet in the cul-de-sac at the end of Riverview Ct. (off Geddes near the east end of Dow Field). Free. washtenawaudubon.org.

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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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Every Sun., Tues., & Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different Fleet Feet locations. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. (Sun.) & 7 a.m. (Tues.), Dozer Coffee, 112 Jackson Plaza, and 6 p.m. (Wed.), Fleet Feet, 123 E. Liberty. Free. (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.) & (734) 769–5016 (Wed.). fleetfeet.com.

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“Walk a Mile in My Shoes”: Jewish Family Services
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“Walk a Mile in My Shoes”: Jewish Family Services
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All invited to join a 1-mile-long walk to support the organization’s work resettling refugees. 9 a.m. check-in for a 10 a.m. start time. Burns Park Elementary, 1414 Wells. Free, but sponsorship and donations encouraged. Preregistration required at jfsannarbor.org/wam24. gabbym@jfsannarbor.org.

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“Elemental Ecstatic Dance”: Our Play Ground
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“Elemental Ecstatic Dance”: Our Play Ground
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Every Sun. Dancers of all ages and abilities invited for free-form dancing. Flow toys, hula hoops, and other props provided. Wear loose clothes, barefoot or stocking feet. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. A2 Yoga, 2030 Commerce Blvd. $20 (age 13 and under, free) cash or Venmo (@andjru) at the door only. andjru@yahoo.com. bit.ly/ecstatic-dance-a2.

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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Tues.–Sun. 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.

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Blast Corn Maze: Nixon Farms
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Blast Corn Maze: Nixon Farms
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Every Fri.–Sun., Sept. 21–Nov. 2. A large corn maze with 3.5 miles of trails and 3 exits to allow for routes of various lengths. Also, a U-pick pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo, pedal cars, straw maze, and yard games. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. (Sat.), 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (Sun.), & 5 p.m.–9 p.m. (Fri.), Nixon Farms, 6175 Daly Rd., Dexter. $15 (ages 5–12, $12; age 4 & under, free). blastcornmaze.com, blastcornmaze@gmail.com.

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Country Fair: Wiard’s Orchards
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Country Fair: Wiard’s Orchards
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Every Sat. & Sun., Sept. 7–Oct. 27 and Wed.–Fri., Sept. 18–Oct. 25. 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.) & 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Wed.–Fri.), Wiard’s Orchards, 5565 Merritt Rd. (east of Carpenter), Ypsilanti. Weekend admission: $26.50 (babies under 2, free). Weekday admission: $18 (babies, free) online only at wiards.com. (734) 482–7744.

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Sunday Artisan Market
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Every Sun., Apr. 7–Dec. 22. Juried market of local handmade arts and crafts, now in its 33rd year. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Farmers Market Pavilion, Kerrytown. Free admission. (734) 913–9622.

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H.A.C. Ultimate
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H.A.C. Ultimate
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Every Sun. All invited to a relaxed pick-up 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.

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U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
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Every Sat. & Sun. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demos for age 5 & up. “Out of the Water and Back Again: A Whale’s Tale” (11:30 a.m.) investigates the evolutionary history of whales and what the museum’s fossil whales and other related species reveal. “All About Owls” (2:30 p.m.) uses museum specimens to learn about owls’ unique adaptations. 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m., MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.

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“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, such as a warthog, Dumeril’s boa, and black throated monitor (1 & 4 p.m.). Also, an animal keeper talk about a leopard tortoise (2 & 4 p.m.), and a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. Featured animals subject to change. Noon–5 p.m., Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $15 (kids ages 2–12, $13; under age 2, free) cash or credit at the door only (no longer available online). (734) 929–9324. thecreatureconservancy.org.

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“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.

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Drop-In Postcard-Writing: Ann Arbor District Library
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Drop-In Postcard-Writing: Ann Arbor District Library
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Adults and kids age 5 & up invited to write and decorate postcards to mail out on World Postcard Day (Oct. 1). Noon–2 p.m., AADL Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory
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Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory
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Every Sun. & Thurs. All invited to play one of a wide variety of board games on hand in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Instruction provided. Noon–6 p.m. (Sun.) & noon–4 p.m. (Thurs.), Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com.

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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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Free kayak trips, river-themed exhibits and education, arts & crafts for kids, games, a live river critters exhibit, a shuttle for paddlers, and more. Noon3 p.m., Frog Island Park, Ypsilanti. Free. Walk-up registration only for paddling. cityofypsilanti.com/fallriverday, (734) 7695123.  

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Zero Waste Fall Festival at Kiwanis
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Zero Waste Fall Festival at Kiwanis: Washtenaw Zero Waste Coalition
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Join us for an afternoon of live music, donuts, cider, games, screen printing, a zero waste scavenger hunt, goats and more family-friendly fun! Kiwanis Thrift Safe will be open for shopping and behind-the-scenes tours of their operations that saves thousands of items from the landfill each year. Attendees will also have an opportunity to learn more about Ann Arbor’s circular economy through fun activities with 20+ local businesses and organizations like the Hands-On Museum, SCRAP Creative Resuse and All Hands Active. Register at TrashTalkTour.Org for a chance to win prizes like gift cards to BYOC, Maker Works, Found and more!

100 N Staebler Rd Suite C ,Ann Arbor, MI 48103. https://lu.ma/hqhxz10d Free. lydia@zerowaste.org trashtalktour.org (347) 276-2823.

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“Discovery Day”: AADL Downtown
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Sept. 29 (1–2:15 p.m.): Local high school students lead a program of science activities for kids grades K–5.

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“Walking with Whales Tour”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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“Walking with Whales Tour”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Sun. Thirty-minute tour that uses the museum’s specimens to tell the story of the prehistoric whales and dolphins who had 4 limbs and walked on land. 1 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. (734) 764–0478.

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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
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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. 1–3 p.m. (Sun.) &  6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.

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PandaCamp Fall Fest
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Join PandaPrograms for an afternoon of free family fun outdoors at Zion Lutheran church! Activities will include a bounce house, Kidokinetics classes, face painting and more. Kona Ice and Chapala Taco Truck will be onsite with food for purchase. All are welcome to come out and enjoy the fun! A raffle will also be taking place to support the camp scholarship fund. Win exciting prizes including: Birkenstocks, Launch Jump passes, free bowling, and Cherry Republic goodies.

Zion Lutheran Church 1501 W. Liberty ,Ann Arbor. Free. sarahjesse.pandaprogram@gmail.com https://sites.google.com/view/pandafit

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Peoples of India Film Series: Ann Arbor District Library
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Peoples of India Film Series: Ann Arbor District Library
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Ann Arbor District Library. Occasional free screenings in the Downtown branch Multipurpose Rm. (lower level) (734) 3274200 and the Pittsfield branch, 2359 Oak Valley. 

Sept. 29 (AADL Downtown): Peoples of India Film Series. EMU sociology professor Arifa Javed screens 4 of her short films about identity among Indian immigrants in America. 1 p.m.

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U-M Field Hockey
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Match vs. Wake Forest. The U-M also has home matches this month against Ohio (Sept. 13, 6 p.m.), CMU (Sept. 15, 1 p.m.), and Miami (Ohio) (Sept. 29, 1 p.m.). 2 p.m., Ocker Field, 1202 S. State. Free. (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com.

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U-M Women’s Soccer
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Matchvs. Ball State. The U-M also has regular season home games this month against Alabama (Sept. 8, 1 p.m.), Nebraska (Sept. 22, 1 p.m.), Rutgers (Sept. 26, 7 p.m.), and Ohio State (Sept. 29, 1 p.m.), 1 p.m., U-M Soccer Stadium, 2250 S. State. $6 & $8 (groups of 10 or more, $3 each) at mgoblue.com. (734) 764–0247.

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“Fight Night”: Ontroerend Goed (University Musical Society)
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“Fight Night”: Ontroerend Goed (University Musical Society)
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Sept. 2529. This pioneering Belgian theater company explores themes of free will and electoral politics in a theatrical political contest. Each performance takes a different trajectory, depending on audience choices via handheld electronic voting devices. A hit at the 2013 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this work has been reimagined for its 2024 run. Without political messages or discernable ideology, the work explores the motivations behind voting behavior. It is a “collective experience that felt somehow invigorating,” according to a Vancouver Presents reviewer. 7:30 p.m. (Wed.-Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Power Center. Tickets $48 in advance ($12–20, students) at ums.org & by phone, and (if available) at the door. (734) 764–2538.

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“Julius Caesar”: U-M Theatre Department
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“Julius Caesar”: U-M Theatre Department
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Sept. 26–Oct. 6. Priscilla Lindsay directs drama students in Shakespeare’s early tragedy exploring the savage ironies that shape political struggle and conflict. Caesar rejects the crown offered him by Mark Antony but is unable to elude the apprehensions of the  Roman senators who assassinate him. After his death, the focus shifts to the struggle between Antony and two of the conspirators, Brutus and Cassius. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. Tickets $29–$35 (students, $16) in advance at tickets.smtd.umich.edu & and at the door. (734) 764–0583.

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“Office Christmas Party, Grinch in Fight with Rudolph, Police Called”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Every Wed.Sun., Sept. 26Dec. 22. Purple Rose founder Jeff Daniels directs the premiere of his comedy about an office Christmas party that goes wrong when 2 employees dressed as the Christmas-stealing Grinch and red-nosed reindeer Rudolph disagree over where to clap along on “Silent Night.” When a video of this non-brawl goes viral, internet followers offer the two non-violent coworkers $100,000 to livestream a staged rematch. Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., except Sept. 26, & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $30–$50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org & by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. (734) 433–7673.

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“Sam Cooke”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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“Sam Cooke”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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Sept. 26–29. An ensemble of musicians back local actor and singer Chris Joseph in performing pioneering soul singer Cooke’s hits ranging across gospel, R&B, soul, and pop genres. “A Change Is Gonna Come” “You Send Me,” and more. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) and 2 p.m. (Sun.), Encore, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $28 in advance at theencoretheatre.org & at the door. (734) 268–6200.

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3D Egg Carton Animal Portraits: Ann Arbor District Library
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3D Egg Carton Animal Portraits: Ann Arbor District Library
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Adults and kids age 5 & up invited to use an egg carton, cardboard, paints, brushes, scissors, and glue to make 3D animal portraits. 2–3 p.m., AADL Traverwood, 3333 Traverwood. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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Fall Painting: AADL Malletts Creek
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Fall Painting: AADL Malletts Creek
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Sept. 29 (2–3 p.m.): Kids grades preK–3 invited to use outlines to create a colorful fall-themed painting.

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Guided Walking Tour of Forest Lawn Cemetery: Dexter Historical Society
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A small group walking tour exploring the history of the cemetery and featuring actors portraying some of the prominent people buried there. The tour involves walking over uneven ground. Part of Dexter’s bicentennial celebration. 2 p.m., Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8095 Grand, Dexter. Space limited, registration required at dexter.lib.mi.us/adults/adults-calendar or by calling (734) 426–4477. Free, donations accepted. dexterhistory.org.

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“11th Annual RunTough”: ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation
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Family-friendly 5K and 1-mile fun runs, along with a free tot sprint for the toddler crowd. Entry fee includes a T-shirt. A fundraiser for pediatric brain cancer research. Virtual race available. 2:30 p.m. (packet pickup 4–6 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 28 or today beginning at 1 p.m.), Saline Hornet Stadium, Saline High School, 1300 Campus Pkwy., Saline. $40 (5K) & $35 (1-mile); kids 5 and under free. Preregistration required at chadtough.org/runtough.

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U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
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Every Sat. & Sun. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demos for age 5 & up. “Out of the Water and Back Again: A Whale’s Tale” (11:30 a.m.) investigates the evolutionary history of whales and what the museum’s fossil whales and other related species reveal. “All About Owls” (2:30 p.m.) uses museum specimens to learn about owls’ unique adaptations. 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m., MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.

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“14th Annual Pie Lovers Unite!”: Slow Food Huron Valley
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“14th Annual Pie Lovers Unite!”: Slow Food Huron Valley
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Tastings of homemade pies. Also, pie walks (a combination of raffle and musical chairs that’s a spin on the traditional carnival “cake walk”), a pie baking contest with prizes, a “Pie-Ku” poetry recital, music, and more. Bring a camp chair or picnic blanket and your own plate & utensils. 3–5 p.m., Raindance Organic Farm, 2015 E. North Territorial, Whitmore Lake. Preregistration required. $12.56 ($3 extra for those who need tableware; free for those who bring a pie, for volunteers, and for kids age 8 & under; $35 for a family of 4-6 who are not bringing a pie) at a2tix.com/events.

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“Howl’s Moving Castle”: Fathom Events
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Fathom Events. (734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 3165500 (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. 26–30: “Howl’s Moving Castle” (Hayao Miyazaki, 2004). Subtitled (Thurs., Sat., & Mon.) and dubbed (Fri. & Sun.) 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. Ann Arbor 20 only. 7 p.m. & 3 p.m. (Sun. only).

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P.O.R.K. – Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings
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10-piece big band led by Chris Smith, specializing in hot jazz of the 1920s and 30s. Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Duke Ellington and other jazz legends are prominent in their repertoire. For listening or dancing.

2070 W. Stadium Blvd ,Ann Arbor. Free (tipjar for the band). cdsmith68@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/porkjazz 248-446-0403.

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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, Conor O’Neill’s, 318 S. Main. Free. For more info, email Drew at dwright8182@hotmail.com or check bit.ly/annarborgo.

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“A Joyride in Memory Care”: U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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“A Joyride in Memory Care”: U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit founder Rick Sperling, an Ann Arbor native and longtime fixture in the local theater scene, portrays a multitude of characters in his hourlong one-man play about his mother’s journey through memory care. Followed by Q&A. 6–7:30 p.m., Washtenaw Community College Towsley  Auditorium (Morris Lawrence Bldg.), 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Tickets $25 (members, $17) at the door only. olli-umich.org, (734) 998–9351.

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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. Rain site TBA. 6–8 p.m., County Farm Park, 2230 Platt. Free. Email a2morris@umich.edu or check annarbormorris.org in advance to confirm. (734) 717–1569.

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“Howl’s Moving Castle”: Fathom Events
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“Howl’s Moving Castle”: Fathom Events
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Fathom Events. (734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 3165500 (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. 26–30: “Howl’s Moving Castle” (Hayao Miyazaki, 2004). Subtitled (Thurs., Sat., & Mon.) and dubbed (Fri. & Sun.) 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. Ann Arbor 20 only. 7 p.m. & 3 p.m. (Sun. only).

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“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. Games may include Murder Mystery Whodunnit, Pictionary, Boggle, and Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me! Have a pencil and paper handy. 7 p.m., for URL email burrbarr7@hotmail.com. Free.

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Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M
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Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M
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Every Sun., except Sept. 1. Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including foxtrots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 6 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. 7–9 p.m., Michigan Union Ballroom. $5 ($10 includes lessons). (734) 763–6984.

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U-M Volleyball
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Game vs. Kent State. The U-M also has home matches this month against EMU (Sept. 4, 7 p.m.), Sacramento State (Sept. 12, 7 p.m.), Akron (Sept. 13, 7 p.m.), Oakland (Sept. 15, 1 p.m.), MSU (Sept. 27, time TBA), and Rutgers (Sept. 29, time TBA). 2 p.m., Crisler Center. $6 & $8 (groups of 10 or more, $3 each). (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com.

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“Office Christmas Party, Grinch in Fight with Rudolph, Police Called”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Every Wed.Sun., Sept. 26Dec. 22. Purple Rose founder Jeff Daniels directs the premiere of his comedy about an office Christmas party that goes wrong when 2 employees dressed as the Christmas-stealing Grinch and red-nosed reindeer Rudolph disagree over where to clap along on “Silent Night.” When a video of this non-brawl goes viral, internet followers offer the two non-violent coworkers $100,000 to livestream a staged rematch. Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., except Sept. 26, & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $30–$50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org & by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. (734) 433–7673.

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“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, ste. 100, Ypsilanti. Free. facebook.com/thetheatershop.

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Aguankó: Kerrytown Concert House
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Aguankó: Kerrytown Concert House
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Composer-percussionist Alberto Nacif leads this southeastern Michigan Afro-Cuban jazz band in original works from its latest album, Unidad (2023), along with other Latin jazz music. With timbales player Olman Piedra, pianist Rick Roe, saxophonist Russ Miller, bassist Pat Prouty, trombonist Chris Smith, and trumpeter Charlie Miller. 7:30 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. $29–$40 (students, $18–$30) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and at the door. (734) 769–2999.

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