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Events in September 2024
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“Fall Migration in Nichols Arboretum”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance (formerly Washtenaw Audubon Society)
Every Thursday, Aug. 29–Oct. 3. WBNA members lead a hike through the Arb to look for fall warblers and other southbound migrants. Birders of all skill levels welcome. 8–10:30 a.m., meet in the cul-de-sac at the end of Riverview Ct. (off Geddes near the east end of Dow Field). Free. washtenawbna.org.
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Artists' Open Studio: Ann Arbor Senior Center
Activities: Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Weekly activities. bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt. Preregistration required for some events by emailing bpatton@a2gov.org or calling (734) 794–6250.
Artists’ Open Studio (Thurs. 9:30–11 a.m.), bring projects to work on or use supplied materials. $2 (members, free).
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Chinese Mah-Jongg: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
Activities: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events at michmed.org/tswp. (734) 998–9353, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Chinese Mah-jongg (Thurs. 10 a.m.–noon).
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“Little Paws Story Time”: HSHV
Every Thurs. (10:30–11:30 a.m.): Stories, crafts, finger plays, and interaction with adoptable cats and dogs. Also, a chance to make a toy or treat for the animals. For kids ages 2–5, accompanied by an adult. HSHV. $5 (babies under age 1, free). Preregistration required at hshv.org/event-calendar, humaneed@hshv.org, (734) 661–3575.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
Every Mon.–Fri. (different times): Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver). Pittsfield (Mon. 10:30 a.m., except Sept. 2, & Thurs. 11 a.m.), Downtown (Tues. 11 a.m.), Malletts Creek (Tues. 11 a.m. & Wed. 10:30 a.m.), Traverwood (Thurs. 11 a.m.), and Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m.). Free.
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Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory
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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Sanctioned Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
Activities: Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Weekly activities. bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt. Preregistration required for some events by emailing bpatton@a2gov.org or calling (734) 794–6250.
Sanctioned Bridge (Thurs. noon–3:30 p.m.), $9 (members, $8).
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Fri. & Tues.) and a 499er game (Thurs.) for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points. 1–4 p.m. or so (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. $8 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email ronmeade@comcast.net beforehand.
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Talks: Ann Arbor Senior Center
Talks: Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Senior-focused talks and activities. Free. a2gov.org/senior. Preregistration required for all events by emailing bpatton@a2gov.org or calling (734) 794–6250.
Lunch & Learn: “Vertigo and Balance Dysfunction” (Sept. 4, noon–1 p.m.).
“Travels with George: South American Cruise” (Sept. 5, 1:30–4 p.m.), preregistration required.
“Care Management by Natalie” (Sept. 11, 9:30–10:30 a.m. or 10:30–11:30 a.m.) individual consultations, preregistration required.
Lunch & Learn: “Strategies from a Geriatric Care Manager” (Sept. 12, noon–1 p.m.), preregistration required.
Lunch & Learn: “Fall Risk Prevention” (Sept. 18 & 25, noon–1 p.m.), preregistration required.
Tech Talks: “Why Tech Is Tough for Seniors (Sept. 25, 2:30–3:30 p.m.), preregistration required.
“Tigers and Tots” (Sept. 26, 12:30–4 p.m.), viewing of a televised Detroit Tigers game, with baseball guidance and tater tot nachos, $3 (members, $2), preregistration required.
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"Monuments": Ann Arbor Summer Festival & Ann Arbor District Library
Sept. 4-8. Outdoor installation of large-scale nighttime projections of portraits of community leaders Bonnie Billups, Jr., Joyce Hunter, Martin Contreras, and Keith Orr by by video artist Craig Walsh. Part of the City's A200’s Living History project. 8:30-10:45 p.m., Wheeler Park, 200 Depot St. a2sf.org, aadl.org/annarbor200.
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Open House: Ann Arbor City Club
A chance to learn about and sign up for the various classes and other opportunities offered at the club. Also, tour the historic home, if you’d like. Hors d’oeuvres. 4–6 p.m., Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. Free. annarborcityclub.org, (734) 662–3279, ext. 1.
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Michigan Marching Band Practice
Every Mon.–Thurs., except Sept. 2. The U-M’s highly disciplined 200-plus-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, Sept. 13 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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“Barley, BBQ & Beats”: Arbor Hospice Fundraiser
Hand-crafted cocktails from local distilleries, BBQ from local eateries, and giant lawn games. Also, dancing to live music by Rio & the Rockabilly Revival, a Detroit vintage rockabilly band led by dynamic vocalist Rio Scafone (the niece of rockabilly pioneer Jack Scott), and by Lady Sunshine and the X Band, the popular local gospel-flavored blues band led by Lady Sunshine, a fiery, rich-voiced singer whose style blends elements of Aretha Franklin, Koko Taylor, and Denise LaSalle. 5–9 p.m., Revel Run, 555 S. Dancer Rd., Chelsea. $65 in advance at arborhospice.org/bbb or $75 at the door includes 3 servings of BBQ and 3 cocktails. arborhospice.org/bbb, (734) 794-5120, kstreich@hom.org.
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Depot Town Cruise Nights
Sept. 5 & 12. Classic car cruise, hula hoop contest for kids (7 p.m.), and free ice cream. Artwork, crafts, & antiques for sale. Extreme weather cancels. 5–9 p.m., E. Cross St. between Rice and N. River St., Ypsilanti. Free. tinyurl.com/ypsi-cruise-2024, info@ypsiautoheritage.org.
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“Grist Mill & Log Cabin Tours”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
Thurs.–Sat., Sept. 5–7. All invited to take a guided tour of an 1800s grist mill and learn about how waterpower was used to mill corn and wheat into flour. 5:30–7:30 p.m. (Thurs. & Fri.) & 1–4 p.m. (Sat.), Parker Mill County Park, 4650 Geddes. parksonline.ewashtenaw.org.
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“Thursday Evening Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
Every Thurs. Moderate-paced ride, 25 to 35 miles, along the less-traveled unpaved roads around Chelsea. Bring a chair, beverage, or snack for a post-ride tailgate. 5:30 p.m. sharp, meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Email mmotowski@hotmail.com for each week’s route. Free. (313) 980–5277.
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Faculty Flash Reading: U-M English Department Zell Visiting Writers Series
U-M creative writing MFA program teachers and other English department faculty read their original poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Readers include Kelly Hoffer, Natalie Bakopoulos, Tung-Hui Hu, Aaron Coleman, Gabe Habash, and Aisha Sabatini Sloan. 5:30–6:30 p.m., UMMA Stern Auditorium, 525 S. State. Livestream available at tinyurl.com/zellwriters23. Free. kimjulie@umich.edu.
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“Common Sense Diner”: UMMA
Every Thurs. & Fri., Sept. 5–Nov. 1 (except Sept. 27 and Oct. 10 & 11). All invited to apply to share a free meal with a small group of strangers; online application required to ensure a diverse mix of participants. The meal features a conversation guided by artist Philippa Pham Hughes, whose current exhibit, Hey, We Need to Talk! (see Galleries) explores how to find common ground in the current U.S. political landscape and what it means to be American. 6 p.m. (Thurs.) & noon (Fri.), UMMA, 525 S. State. Free. (734) 764–0395, heyweneedtotalk.com.
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“Repairsday Thursday”: All Hands Active
Every Thurs. All invited to drop in with broken electronics, furniture, toys, or any other item they’d like to try to repair or repurpose with the help and guidance of AHA members. AHA’s goal is to empower everyone to explore, learn, and repair things. Repairs not guaranteed. 6–8 p.m., AHA, basement of 255 E. Liberty, ste. 225. Livestream available at meetup.com/allhandsactive/events. Free; donations welcome. info@allhandsactive.org.
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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
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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“Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes”: Literati Bookstore
Massachusetts-based writer Jessica Fein is joined by Detroit-area business podcaster Lynne Golodner to discuss her new book, a heart-wrenching memoir about the challenges of parenting a child with a rare degenerative disease. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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“Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships”: Ann Arbor District Library
U-M business professor Scott Rick discusses his new book of financial advice for couples. 6:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327-4200.
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“Two Novembers: A Memoir of Love ’n’ Sex in Sonnets”: Schuler Books
D.C.-area poet Liza Achilles, a Plymouth (MI) native, reads from and discusses her new collection of sonnets about color, light, painting, photography, and the beauty and agony of love. 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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Banjo Mike Evans: Carrigan Cafe
Come listen to some Banjo Music with Mike Evans
101 S Ann Arbor St, Saline, MI 48176 ,Downtown Saline, MI. Free, Food and Drinks at own expense.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Annual Members Show and Tell: Huron Hills Lapidary & Mineral Society
Club members show and discuss choice specimens from summer rockhounding adventures. 7 p.m., West Side United Methodist Church social hall, 900 S. Seventh. Free. (734) 665-5574.
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Live Trivia: Bløm Meadworks
Every Thurs. Bløm staffers lead 2 rounds of trivia. Teams or single players welcome. Prizes. 7 & 8 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729.
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“Hip-Prov with Tam White”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
This Detroit-based comedian & improv performer hosts a game show featuring improv & hip-hop challenges for audience members with a chance to win prizes. Featuring comics Josh McDaniel, Smada Adams, & Tanner Oliver as contestants, celebrity impressionist Heather Sejnow as judge, and beatboxing from Stevie Soul. Alcohol 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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“Princess Mononoke”: State Theatre
State Theatre. 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) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Aug. 31 & Sept. 5: “Princess Mononoke” (Hayao Miyazaki, 1997). Complex Studio Ghibli anime fantasy adventure set in Japan’s Iron Age that depicts a siege by samurai and forest gods of a remote village populated by outcasts. 1:30 p.m. (Fri.) & 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.)
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Pub Quiz: Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub
Every Thurs. Popular weekly trivia fest. Come with a team of up to 6 people. Prizes. 7:30 p.m. or so, Conor O’Neill’s, 318 S. Main. $5 team fee that goes to the winning team. (734) 665–2968.
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“The Princess Bride”: Michigan Theater
Michigan Theater. 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) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Sept. 5: “The Princess Bride” (Rob Reiner, 1987). Hilarious cult metafictional comic fairy tale adventure about a beautiful young woman and her one true love. 8 p.m.
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"Back to School with Purpose" Live Masterclass for Parents: Extraordinary Purpose: Life Coaching For Teens and Young Adults
Free Masterclass For Parents of Teens & Young Adults - Let's Connect & Collaborate With Each Other and Learn How to Support Our Kids in a Revolutionary Way!
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https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com/pl/2148521945 ,Ann Arbor, MI. Free. chrisanderin@myextraordinarypurpose.com https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com 734-330-1311.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Live Trivia: Bløm Meadworks
Every Thurs. Bløm staffers lead 2 rounds of trivia. Teams or single players welcome. Prizes. 7 & 8 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729.
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