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Country Fair: Wiard’s Orchards
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Every Wed.–Sun. A carnival atmosphere with a variety of family-oriented fall activities on this family farm, including wagon rides, a petting farm, a corn maze, and more. Also, for an extra charge on Sat. & Sun., an apple cannon, paintball, apple or pumpkin picking, and other activities available. Cider and donuts available. No pets. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Wed.–Fri.) & 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.). Wiard’s Orchards, 5565 Merritt Rd. (east of Carpenter), Ypsilanti. Weekend admission: $25.50 (babies under 2, free). Weekday admission: $18 (babies, free) online only at wiards.com. (734) 482–7744.
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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. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.
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Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
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Every Mon.–Fri. (different locations). Performances by U-M carillon faculty and students. The carillons are open to visitors during the recitals; earplugs recommended. For a complete schedule see smtd.umich.edu/events. Noon, Burton Tower, 230 N. Ingalls & 1:20 p.m., Lurie Tower, 1230 Murfin, North Campus. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
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Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 200 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Kids welcome. Noon–12:30 p.m. (Fri. & Wed.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Kerrytown Market. Free. [email protected].
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Noon Lecture Series: Kempf House Museum
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Oct. 8: Local photographer Corey Seeman discusses “Park, Wildlife, and Landmark Photography in Michigan.”
Oct. 15: Former Michigan History editor Patricia Majher on her new book, 100 Things to Do in Ann Arbor Before You Die.
Oct. 22: Local music historian Stu Johnson discusses and plays examples of music from the 1940s in a talk entitled “The Fabulous 40s.”
Oct. 29: Local historian Christine Crockett discusses “Victorian Christmas Cards and Celebrations.”
Noon–1 p.m., Kempf House, 312 S. Division. Free; donations accepted. (734) 994–4898, kempfhousemuseum.org.
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“A History of House N2 Home”: AAUW-Ann Arbor
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House N2 Home founder & co-director Ginger Raymond and volunteer Aileen Burke discuss this housing and homelessness nonprofit. 12:30 p.m., Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. Free. (844) 973–6287, aauw-mi.aauw.net.
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“PlayLab: Exploring Storytelling”: Ann Arbor Art Center (A2AC)
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Kids ages 8 and up, accompanied by an adult, invited to join author and storyteller Upasna Kakroo for a 2-day storytelling gathering where they can write, paint, and record an audio story using guided prompts and a story-writing kit. Participants are asked to attend both days. A2AC, 117 W. Liberty. Free, but preregistration required at annarborartcenter.org.
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Letterpress Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
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Oct. 4, 10, 15, & 26 (different times). All adults invited to learn the basics of letterpress printing with movable type. 1–3 p.m. (Oct. 4), 5–7 p.m. (Oct. 10 & 15), & 2–4 p.m. (Oct. 26), AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200
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U-M Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies Colloquium Series
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Every Wed. (except Oct. 29). Talks by U-M & visiting scholars.
Oct. 1: “When Enslaved Men Could Sue Their Masters and Win: A Case from Nineteenth-Century Egypt.” Tufts University North Africa & Middle East studies professor Khaled Fahmy discusses an 1858 case in which a group of enslaved men successfully sued a high official for the beating death of a colleague.
Oct. 8: U.S. Massacres of Civilians in Iraq.” Talk by veteran investigative journalist Madeleine Baran, host of the New Yorker podcast In the Dark.
Oct. 15: “The Revolution Within: Islamic Media and the Struggle for a New Egypt.” Talk by U-M anthropology professor Yasmin Moll.
Oct. 22: “The Caribbean Qasida: Muslim Devotional Performance in Guyana and Trinidad.” U-M Afroamerican and African studies professor Aliyah Khan discusses poetic praise songs brought to the Caribbean by 19th-century Urdu-speaking indentured Indian Muslims.
2–4 p.m., 555 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. Free. (734) 647–4143.
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“Norma & Wanda”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Every Wed.–Sun., Sept. 25–Dec. 21. Rhiannon Ragland directs Purple Rose founder Jeff Daniels’ 2005 comedy about two very different sisters who get themselves into an outrageous pickle over an old high school boyfriend, a chaotic church social, and a secret family recipe for Christmas sausage. Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (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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Michigan Marching Band Practice
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Every Mon.–Thurs. (except Oct. 13 & 14). 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. Also, at 5:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, the band hosts its monthly free Open Stadium Rehearsal at Michigan Stadium. 4:45 p.m., new Elbel Field, Hill at Fifth Ave. Free. (734) 764–0582.
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“West Side Nite Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Wed. Slow/moderate-paced ride, 10 to 30 miles, along the B2B Trail to Hudson Mills Metropark and/or Dexter-Huron Metropark with a possible visit to the Dexter Dairy Queen. This ride is a favorite with newcomers and casual riders. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 5 p.m. sharp, meet at Forest Lawn Cemetery parking lot, corner of Broad & Grand, Dexter. Free. (734) 426–5116.
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Board Game Night: Bløm Mead + Cider
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Every Wed. All invited to play popular board games. “Board Game Guru” on hand to answer questions. Use provided games or bring your own. 5–10 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.
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Food Truck Rally: Ann Arbor Farmers Market
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Entertainment includes a performance by local folk & Americana duo Root Cause Analysis and temporary tattoos by henna artist Surya Patel. 5–8 p.m., Farmers Market Pavilion, Kerrytown. Free admission. a2gov.org/market.
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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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Ypsi Fine Arts Club: Riverside Arts Center
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Oct. 1 & 15. Local artists show 1 or 2 pieces of their work, some of which may be for sale. If you’d like to show your own work, sign in by 6 p.m. Also, a fine art raffle ($5). 5–8 p.m., RAC, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Free admission. riversidearts.org/events.
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“A Lens on Panamanian Wildlife”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance
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WBNA member Keith Dickey discusses and shows photographs of some of the more than 300 species of animals that he and his wife Alison observed on a recent trip to Panama. Includes a white-tipped sicklebill, Panamanian night monkeys, several Caribbean whiptail stingrays, and more. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. washtenawbna.org.
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“Crochet Coasters: Eyeballs”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Adults and teens invited to learn how to crochet in the round to make an eyeball coaster. Suitable for beginners who know how to do a chain stitch, slip stitch, and single crochet. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Dhamrades”: Dzanc House
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Oct. 1 & 15. All invited to discuss various Buddhist topics followed by a 20 minute meditation. 6–7:30 p.m., Dzanc House, 402 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Free. dzanchouse.org/all-events.
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“Ghosts Around Detroit”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Haunted Mitten podcast cohosts Kay Gray & Crysta Coburn discuss spooky events in Detroit history. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“More than Muscle: How U-M Men’s Gymnasts Become Champions”: Evenings with OLLI (U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute)
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U-M men’s gymnastics team members and coaches discuss team culture, training, and balancing the demands of sport and school. Light refreshments at 5:30 p.m. 6–7:30 p.m., Kellogg Eye Center Auditorium, 1000 Wall St. $25 for nonmembers (members, $15). Membership, $50 a year. (734) 998–9351.
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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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Say it with Stitch! Embroidery workshop: CLUSTER
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This workshop is inspired by and in collaboration with artist and CLUSTER co-founder Kim Debord’s artwork in "The Dam Broke" gallery show, currently on view at CLUSTER.
Using the threads deconstructed from a hospital blanket which artist Kim Debord then hand dyed, participants will learn various embroidery techniques and create a “sampler” using the various stitches. All materials are provided in the workshop and participants can also bring designs/slogans they wish to create.
Workshop fee is $25 and includes a take home kit. Best for ages 18 years and up.
Registration required at https://clustermuseum.org/events/sayitwithstitchoct15
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“Dream Wisdom Oracle: 46 Cards and Guidebook”: Schuler Books
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Psychiatrists Greg Mahr & Heather Taylor-Zimmerman discuss their new dream interpretation guide. 6:30 p.m., Schuler Books, Westgate, 2513 Jackson Ave. Free; preregistration requested at schulerbooks.com/events-ann-arbor. (734) 662–0600.
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“Joy Is My Middle Name: Poems”: Literati Bookstore
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Georgia-based poet Sasha Debevec-McKenney is joined by GVSU creative writing professor Jane Morton to discuss her debut collection of poems about crawling through your twenties and emerging into your thirties. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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Group Runs: A2 Runners
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Every Wed., Sun., & Mon. 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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“Craft & Chat”: Pittsfield Union Grange
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All invited to work on their knitting, crocheting, and other craft projects together. 7–9 p.m., Pittsfield Grange back door, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. (734) 274–0773.
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“Critical Role: Jester and Fjord’s Wedding: Live from Radio City Music Hall”: Fathom Entertainment
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(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.
Oct. 15: “Critical Role: Jester and Fjord’s Wedding: Live from Radio City Music Hall.” Broadcast of a live Dungeons & Dragons session played on stage in NYC by a group of professional voice actors. 7 p.m.
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“Quakers: Who Are We?”: Ann Arbor Friends Meeting
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Oct. 1 & 15. A small group of local Quakers answers questions and discusses their beliefs and practices. 7–8 p.m., Friends Meeting House Corner Rm., 1420 Hill or via Zoom at tinyurl.com/aafm-zoom. Free. annarborfriends.org.
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"Salomé": Theatre Nova
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Staged reading by U-M students of writer and composer Emilio Rodriguez's new bilingual musical based on a Puerto Rican folktale on themes of love and destiny. Musical genres include Spanish rock, música urbana, and Latin pop. Light refreshments. 7 p.m., Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Free.
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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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Every Wed., Sun., & Tues. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different locations. Rain or shine. 7 p.m. (Wed.), Fleet Feet, 123 E. Liberty; and 7 a.m. (Tues.) & 8 a.m. (Sun.). Dozer Coffee, 112 Jackson Plz. Free. (734) 769–5016 (Wed.) & (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.). fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
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Bluegrass Jam Circle: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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Oct. 15 & 29. All musicians invited to bring their acoustic instruments to play bluegrass-style music. Vocalists welcome. In inclement weather (severe thunderstorms, etc.), the Senior Center closes and the jam is canceled. In very nice weather, the jam may convene outdoors at an earlier time. Please call by 3 p.m. on the day to find out if either is the case. 7–9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $5. (734) 794–6250, a2blugrass.com.
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“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Every Wed. Performances by up to 12 aspiring and established area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Also, on Oct. 1, attendees can mingle with the comics before they hit the stage during “Comedy Nerdz Happy Hour” (5:30–6:30 p.m.). 7:15 p.m., 212 S. Fourth Ave. $5 in advance at aacomedy.com; $6 at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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Comedy Workshop Graduation Show: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Stand-up performances from local comics who participated in the club’s comedy workshop. Alcohol is served. 7:15 p.m., 212 S. Fourth Ave. $15 at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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“A Taste of Ireland”: Pace Live Entertainment
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This world-renowned touring stage show explores Irish history and mythology through a mix of storytelling and traditional and contemporary music, song, and dance. Performers include dancers from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, live musicians, and a vocalist. 7:30 p.m., Michigan Theater. $25–$65 in advance only at marquee-arts.org.
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“Wednesday Night Swing”: Swing Ann Arbor
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Every Wed. Lindy Hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, and Balboa dancing to music spun by DJs. No partner needed. Wear comfortable low-grip shoes. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a free beginner lesson. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Michigan League, Vandenberg Rm. $5 (free for members) at the door. swingannarbor.com/calendar.
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Depot Town Open Mic Comedy Night
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Every Wed. Stand-up comedy open mic emceed by local comic Lisa Green. All age 18 and up welcome to come listen, or sign up starting at 7 p.m. for 5-minute sets. 7:30–10:30 p.m., 734 Brewing Company, 15 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti. Free. (734) 340–3468.
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Open Rehearsal: The Arbor Consort
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Every Wed. All singers invited to rehearse with this semi-professional a cappella ensemble that performs Renaissance and Victorian-era music in period dress. The official madrigal group of the Michigan Renaissance Festival. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Dixboro United Methodist Church, 5221 Church Rd. Free. thearborconsort.org.
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The Fallout Shelter: The Regal Beagle
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The Fallout Shelter presents DJs The Silent Ech0 (Wax Kings), Loamsy (Wax Queens), Dyspia at the Regal Beagle. 817 E. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. 7:30pm-12:00am. $5 cover (cash/venmo). Cash bar.
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“On Hold-A Show”: Dreamland Theater
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Oct. 15 & 16. Area comic Shelly Smith invites attendees to help her workshop a new show, which includes standup, music, and sketches. Doors 7:30 p.m. 8–9 p.m., Dreamland Theater, 26 N. Washington, Ypsilanti. $20 in advance at tinyurl.com/holdashow-dreamland or (if available) at the door. facebook.com/theaterdreamland.
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University Philharmonia Orchestra: U-M Music School
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Jayce Ogren directs this music student ensemble in a program highlighted by Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 (“Eroica”), a work so revolutionary in form, harmony, and emotional range it is widely considered a landmark in the transition between the Classical and the Romantic eras. Also, Mahler’s inky and fatalistic Totenfeier (Funeral Rite) and Frank Zappa’s orchestral work The Dog-Breath Variations/Uncle Meat. Preceded at 7:15 p.m. by a brief talk. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. (734) 764–2538.
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