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Events in October 2024
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Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
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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“Move and Groove”: Ann Arbor Senior Center
Activities: Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave., bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt, (734) 794–6250. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for some events by emailing mfulton@a2gov.org or calling.
Move and Groove (Wed. through Dec. 18, 9:30–10:15 a.m.). Free. Call to register.
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“Mind Matters Brain Games”: Ann Arbor Senior Center
Activities: Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave., bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt, (734) 794–6250. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for some events by emailing mfulton@a2gov.org or calling.
Mind Matters Brain Games (Wed. 10–11 a.m.) via Zoom at bit.ly/a2-senior-mind. $2; members, free.
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Joel Schoenhals: A2 Society for Musical Arts
This EMU piano professor performs works by Navajo composer Connor Chee, including Etudes for Piano, a work Schoenhals commissioned. Followed by a meet-the-artist lunch ($19). 10:30 a.m., Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. $18 (groups of 5 or more, $10 each; students with ID, $5) in advance at annarborsma.org & at the door. Lunch reservations required by calling (734) 995–4417. annarborsma.org.
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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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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
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. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Kerrytown Market. Free. ofglobal@aol.com.
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Tai Chi: 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.
Tai-Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12–12:30 p.m.), online.
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“Walking Off the Pounds”: 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.
Walking off the Pounds (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:30–1 p.m.), online.
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Coral Reef Tank Visit: U-M Museum of Natural History
Every Fri. & Wed. (except Oct. 2). U-M biology professor Jim Bardwell leads a 30-minute tour of his lab’s large coral reef tank featuring many species of coral, anemone, and fish. Age 6 and up. 12:30 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Same-day sign-up at the welcome desk. (734) 764–0478.
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Scrabble: Ann Arbor Senior Center
Activities: Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave., bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt, (734) 794–6250. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for some events by emailing mfulton@a2gov.org or calling.
Scrabble (Wed. 1:30–3 p.m.). $2; members, free.
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“Office Christmas Party, Grinch in Fight with Rudolph, Police Called”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
Every Wed.–Sun., Sept. 26–Dec. 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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“Nature Play Pop-Ups”: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Wed. Oct. 2, 16, & 30 (4–5:30 p.m.) & Sun. Oct. 6 & 20 (2–3:30 p.m.): “Nature Play Pop-Ups”: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Kids ages 3-7 (accompanied by a parent or caregiver) invited to learn about nature and take part in hands-on craft and other activities. Matthaei Gaffield Children’s Garden, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. mbgna.umich.edu/event/nature-play-pop, (734) 647–7600.
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Michigan Marching Band Practice
Every Mon.–Thurs., except Oct. 14 & 15. 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 one. 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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Board Game Night: Bløm Mead + Cider
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.
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
Every Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG).
Mon. (6:30 p.m.): Just Another Modern Monday. Powerful cards for experienced players, with prizes. $10.
Tues. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Pauper. A fun and fast format for all skill levels. $5.
Wed. (5 p.m.): Casual Commander. The most popular form of the game. Free.
Wed. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Standard Showdown. Play with competitive tournament rules. $10.
Fri. (6:30 p.m.): Friday Night Magic. Cost varies.
Sat. (6 p.m.): Casual Commander Pods. For groups of 4 players. Free.
Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. sylvanfactory.com, (734) 929–5877.
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West Side Ride: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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. 5 p.m. sharp, meet at Forest Lawn Cemetery parking lot, corner of Broad & Grand, Dexter. Free. (734) 426–5116.
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“Intro to 3D Printing”: Ann Arbor District Library
Oct. 16 & 30 (different times). All invited to learn about the library’s 3D printing resources and basics of 3D design, then print an item to take home. 1–3 p.m. (Oct. 16) & 5:30–7:30 p.m. (Oct. 30), AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Nature Walks”: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Oct. 6, 16, 20, 23, 27, & 30. Walks led by Matthaei naturalists.
Oct. 6 (1 p.m.): “Fall Seeds and Fruits.”
Oct. 16 (5:30 p.m.) & Oct. 20 (1 p.m.): “Noticing Nature.”
Oct. 23 (5:30 p.m.) & Oct. 27 (1 p.m.): “Powerful Plants.”
Oct. 30 (5:30 p.m.): “Spooky Creatures.” Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
Dress for the weather. Arrival 15 minutes early recommended. Various times, Matthaei lobby, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. Preregistration required (space limited) at mbgna.umich.edu/events, (734) 647–7600.
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“Summer of Soul”: Chelsea District Library
Chelsea District Library. FREE. McKune Rm., 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. chelseadistrictlibrary.org, (734) 475–8732.
Oct. 30: “Summer of Soul” (Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, 2021). Documentary featuring footage from the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, including sometimes electrifying performances by Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly and the Family Stone, the Staple Singers, and others, interspersed with interviews. Followed by discussion led by longtime 107.1-FM host Martin Bandyke. 5:30 p.m.
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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. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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“Blood Test”: Schuler Books
Minneapolis-based novelist (and former U-M creative writing director) Charles Baxter discusses his new novel about a divorced dad who takes a cutting-edge medical test and learns he has a predisposition to murder. 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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“Everything the Light Touches”: Literati Bookstore Eco Book Club
All invited to join a discussion, led by local poet Alison Swan, of Janice Pariat’s 2023 novel that interweaves the stories of 4 travelers from different eras. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
Every Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG).
Mon. (6:30 p.m.): Just Another Modern Monday. Powerful cards for experienced players, with prizes. $10.
Tues. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Pauper. A fun and fast format for all skill levels. $5.
Wed. (5 p.m.): Casual Commander. The most popular form of the game. Free.
Wed. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Standard Showdown. Play with competitive tournament rules. $10.
Fri. (6:30 p.m.): Friday Night Magic. Cost varies.
Sat. (6 p.m.): Casual Commander Pods. For groups of 4 players. Free.
Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. sylvanfactory.com, (734) 929–5877.
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Scott Kaufman: Gerald Ford Presidential Library
This presidential historian, author of Ambition, Pragmatism, and Party: A Political Biography of Gerald R. Ford, discusses Ford’s legacy and his special relationship with Jimmy Carter. 6:30–8 p.m., Ford Library, 1000 Beal. Free. (734) 205–0555.
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“Kiki’s Delivery Service”: Fathom Events
Fathom Events. (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.
Oct. 26–30: “Kiki’s Delivery Service” (Hayao Miyazaki, 1989). Subtitled (Sat., Mon., & Wed.) and dubbed (Sun. & Tues.) screenings of this coming-of-age Studio Ghibli anime about a teen witch trying to find her place in the world. 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) & 7 p.m. (Sun.–Wed).
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Ann Arbor Bridge Club
Every Wed. (except Oct. 16). All invited to play friendly, competitive ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Bring a partner if you can, or call in advance or arrive 20 minutes early if you can’t. Call before coming to check that the game is being held. 7–10:30 p.m., Walden Hills clubhouse, 2114 Pauline east of Maple. (Park in the designated spaces in the lot on the north side of Pauline.) $6 per person. (734) 945–6021.
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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
Every Tues., Wed., & Sun. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different Fleet Feet locations. Rain or shine. 7 a.m. (Tues.) & 8 a.m. (Sun.), Dozer Coffee, 112 Jackson Plaza, and 7 p.m. (Wed.), Fleet Feet, 123 E. Liberty. Free. (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.) & (734) 769–5016 (Wed.). fleetfeet.com.
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Kerrytown Crafters
Every Wed. All crocheters, knitters, spinners, weavers, sewers, and other crafters invited to work on their own projects with others, via Zoom. Questions welcome, help available. 7 p.m. or so, for URL join facebook.com/groups/ktcrafters. Free. (734) 926–8863.
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“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
Every Wed. Performances by up to 12 aspiring and established area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. Doors open at 6:30. 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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“Wednesday Night Swing”: Ann Arbor Swing Dance Association
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., locations TBA at swingannarbor.com/calendar. $5 (free for members).
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Depot Town Open Mic Comedy Night
Every Wed. Stand-up comedy open mic emceed by local comic Lisa Green. All age 18 & up welcome to come listen, or, starting at 7 p.m., sign up for 5-minute sets. 7:30–10:30 p.m., 734 Brewing Company, 15 E. Cross, Ypsilanti. Free. (734) 340–3468.
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Open Rehearsal: The Arbor Consort
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 St. Free. thearborconsort.org.
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“Darkening, Then Brightening”: U-M Symphony Band
Jason Fettig directs this music student percussion & wind ensemble in a program highlighted by contemporary American composer David Maslanka’s Symphony No. 7, an epic work for band that evokes movement through darkness to the light. Also, the premiere of NYC-based composer Christopher Cerrone’s Darkening, Then Brightening with guest soprano Lindsay Kesselman, along with U-M composition professor Paul Dooley’s Boom Goes the Dynamite and 20th-century Spanish composer Joaquin Rodrigo’s Adagio para Orquesta de Instrumentos de Viento. Preceded at 7:15 p.m. by a brief talk. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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“The Crow”: 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. (734) 668–8397. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Oct. 30: “The Crow” (Alex Proyas, 1994). Superhero film in which Brandon Lee plays a rock musician who is resurrected from the dead to seek vengeance for his murder. Lee was killed by a faulty prop gun during the film shoot. 8 p.m.
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