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October 8, 2025

“Grow”: Fathom Entertainment
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(734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 3165500 (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. 3–9: “Grow” (John McPhail, 2025). Tenderhearted comedy-drama about a young English girl with an ability to sense plants’ feelings who enters a pumpkin-growing contest. Various times; see website.

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29th Annual Edgefest: Kerrytown Concert House
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Oct. 8–11. One of the world’s 50 top jazz/avant music festivals, according to DownBeat, this annual festival includes multiple shows over 4 days. Tonight: A double bill (6:30 p.m.) featuring a solo performance by Australian pianist Marc Hannaford of The Pink Marlena Trio, an ensemble known for its improvisatory prowess led by U-M music grad student Marlena Boegdigheimer, an Indigenous tenor saxophonist from Duluth. With bassist Stephen Castiglione, and drummer Chris Pyke. The Dave Hurley & Zekkereya El-Magharbel Duo (7:30 p.m.) includes local drummer Hurley and Detroit trombonist El-Magharbel. The Truss Quartet (8:30 p.m.), known for its sensitivity to pacing, dynamics, and space in improvisation, includes saxophonist Dave Rempis, Boston-based pianist Pandelis Karayorgis, bassist Jakob Heinemann, and Chicago-based drummer Bill Harris. Air Legacy (9:30 p.m.), one of the most impactful small avant-jazz groups of the 1970s and 80s, includes reeds player Marty Ehrlich, bassist Hilliard Greene, and drummer Pheeroan akLaff. 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, & 9:30 p.m., Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Individual show tickets $17 (students, $10) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and (if available) at the door. $60 (Saturday, $80) day passes and $200–$350 Edgepasses in advance only online & by phone. (734) 769–2999. 

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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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Crossing the Divide: Is Civil Discourse Possible in Today's American Culture?
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Crossing the Divide: Is Civil Discourse Possible in Today's American Culture?: Zion Lutheran Church
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"Conflict over issues isn't new in the US. However, in today's conflicts, divisions have heightened, some families are divided, and information sources seem to be coming from different realities. Come and learn the tone of voice, affirmations, word choices, and cautions to encourage dialogue and understanding"
Class led by Rev. George Lambrides
Retired Director of the Washtenaw Interfaith Round Table

1501 W. Liberty St. ,Ann Arbor MI 48103. Free. [email protected] www.zlc-aa.org 7346631664.

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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
11:00 am - 3:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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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
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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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
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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.”

Noon1 p.m., Kempf House, 312 S. Division. Free; donations accepted. (734) 9944898, kempfhousemuseum.org.

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U-M Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies Colloquium Series
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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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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“Norma & Wanda”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Every Wed.Sun., Sept. 25Dec. 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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“‘The Politics of No!’: Armenia’s National Survival and Queer Futures”: U-M Center for Armenian Studies
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
“‘The Politics of No!’: Armenia’s National Survival and Queer Futures”: U-M Center for Armenian Studies
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University of Tennessee anthropology professor Tamar Shirinian discusses morality and politics in contemporary Armenia. 4–5:30 p.m., 555 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. Free. (734) 763–0622. 

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“Einstein, Gravitational Waves, Black Holes, and Other Matters”: U-M Physics Department Ta-You Wu Lecture
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“Einstein, Gravitational Waves, Black Holes, and Other Matters”: U-M Physics Department Ta-You Wu Lecture
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Louisiana State University physics professor Gabriela González discusses the emerging era of gravitational wave astronomy. 4–5 p.m., Rackham Amphitheatre. Free. (734) 764–4437.

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The Politics of 'No!': Armenia's National Survival and Queer Futures
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The Politics of 'No!': Armenia's National Survival and Queer Futures: Center for Armenian Studies
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CAS Guest Lecture.

In this talk, based on my recent book Survival of a Perverse Nation: Morality and Queer Possibility in Armenia (Duke University Press, 2024), I discuss the intricate links between two popular rhetorics in Armenia at the time of my research (2012-2014): aylaserutyn (sexual perversion, attributed by right wing nationalists and by mainstream media to the figuration of the homosexual, and aylandakutyun (moral perversion) attributed by residents of Yerevan (largely working class) to the figure of the oligarch. These were both, critically, moral and not necessarily political narratives that resided in a seemingly overwhelming feeling that the nation was on a perverse path toward its annihilation. According to these narratives of perversion, Armenia was missing proper Father figures both as national leadership as well as within households, leading the nation on deviant and improper paths toward becoming something other than Armenia. I locate what I call the politics of "No!" as forms of aesthetic and stylistic refusal of these daddy politics, drawing on examples from grass roots initiatives aimed at democratic and not necessarily moral futures, and argue that rather than mourning these perverse presents lingering on the nation's survival, we might locate in them queer futures toward liberation.

Bio: Tamar R. Shirinian is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her work explores themes of gender, sexuality, and political economy and especially their interconnectedness in the postsocialist world, focused particularly on the Republic of Armenia. Tamar's first book, Survival of a Perverse Nation: Morality and Queer Possibility in Armenia, which explores homosexual panic and its ties to post-Soviet crises in social reproduction, was published by Duke University Press in 2024. She is currently working on a second book manuscript, tentatively entitled Yakhq and Other Feminisms from the Post-Second World, which investigates post-Soviet ideologies and practices of feminism as well as their tensions with one another. Tamar was the co-editor of the 2018 Armenian Review special issue entitled Queering Armenian Studies is the editor of the forthcoming volume Toward a Political Economy of Intimate Life: Social Reproduction Revisited (Emerald, 2026), is working on a co-edited volume entitled It is Possible to Cry for the Whole World: Reflections on Armenian Feminist Solidarities (Wayne State University Press), and has published numerous articles in journals such as Feminist Formations, American Ethnologist, Gender & Society, PoLAR: Political and Legal Anthropology Review, and Anthropology and Humanism amongst others. Additionally, she is the co-editor of the "Third Space" section of the Journal of Middle East Women's Studies, a member of the 61 Collective in Armenia, and the co-host of the Other Armenias Podcast (available on YouTube and Spotify).

Zoom: 950 7881 1372
https://umich.zoom.us/j/95078811372

Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
Email: -- [email protected]

Co-sponsors:
Department of Women and Gender Studies, U-M, National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR)

Weiser Hall Room 555, 500 Church St. ,Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected] https://ii.umich.edu/armenian

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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 12 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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“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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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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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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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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“Pocket Forest Findings at Year 1”: Wild Ones
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
“Pocket Forest Findings at Year 1”: Wild Ones
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Club members Lissa Spitz and Meg Delaney discuss the planning, planting, and observations of the 300 trees and shrubs planted in a 2,500-square-foot area of Buhr Park. 6:30–8 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. [email protected], annarbor.wildones.org.

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“Underspin”: Literati Bookstore
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St. Louis–based writer E.Y. Zhao, a U-M grad, is joined by U-M creative writing professor Julie Buntin to discuss her debut novel, a coming-of-age story about a charismatic and enigmatic table tennis prodigy. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.

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Figure Drawing: Dzanc House
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Oct. 8 & 22. All skill levels welcome to draw a live model. Bring your own art supplies. Light refreshments. 6:30–9 p.m., Dzanc House, 402 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti. $20 to pay model. Preregistration required by Oct. 6 (or 20) at dzanchouse.org/register-for-events.

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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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“An Evening of Poetry and Written Word”: Crazy Wisdom Poetry Circle
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
“An Evening of Poetry and Written Word”: Crazy Wisdom Poetry Circle
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All invited to read and discuss (via Zoom) their poetry or short fiction. For guidelines, see cwcircle.poetry.blog/poetry-workshop-guidelines. 7–9 p.m. (sign-up for new participants begins at 6:45 p.m.), for URL email [email protected]. Free. 

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“Community Sing with Matt Watroba”: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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Local singer-songwriter and WKAR-FM (MSU) radio folk show host Watroba leads a sing-along of songs from the various branches of American folk music. No experience necessary. 7–8:30 p.m., 704 Airport Blvd., ste. 1. Free. (734) 327–0270, interfaithspirit.org.

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“Pop-Up Comedy”: Don’t Tell Comedy Show
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Both the lineup of stand-up comics and the location are not revealed until the day of the show. Age 21 and up. Two shows. Drinks for sale. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. 7 & 9 p.m., Ann Arbor Kerrytown indoor location. Tickets $30 in advance only at donttellcomedy.com/cities/ann-arbor.

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Ann Arbor Bridge Club
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Every Wed. (except Oct. 15). All invited to play friendly, competitive ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Arrive 20 minutes early if coming solo. 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 marked 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
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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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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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Live Production Electronic Music vol 37
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Live Production Electronic Music vol 37: Gear Lords
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GearLords is a regularly occurring all live set/hardware showcase at various venues across Washtenaw County. Think synths, beat machines, samplers, loopers, filters/pedals; rather than turntables or CDJs. These are great places to enjoy this kind of techno music but also places to find resources for musicians that play it. For the 37th show we have a lineup that looks like:
Chuck Sipperley 7
NoNRG 8
Leading Space Scientists 845
Butch baxter 945
OMO-Glitch333 duo 1030

206 W. Michigan Ave ,Ypsilanti. PWYC/5$. [email protected] 7348834435.

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Mary Chapin Carpenter & Brandy Clark: Live Nation
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Since June, these 2 renowned singer-songwriters have been on a well-received tour that ends in a few days in Minneapolis. Carpenter brings a beautifully expressive voice, intelligent lyrics, and a subtle sense of humor to her performances, which are as much fun to watch as to hear. Carpenter’s penchant for sentimental ballads gets her categorized as a country singer, but her range encompasses everything from exuberant dance numbers to bluesy funk to haunting ballads. Her introspective new album, Personal History, was released on June 6. Veteran multi-Grammywinning songwriter Clark opens the show with her darkly humorous songs about variously defeated individuals that have been recorded by everyone from Reba McEntire and LeAnn Rimes to Sheryl Crow. 7 p.m., Michigan Theater. $70 in advance at ticketmaster.com & all Ticketmaster outlets, & (if available) at the door. (800) 745–3000.

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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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“North Macedonia”: Pittsfield Union Grange
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Grange member Zlatko Pavloski discusses the culture and history of his birthplace. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a potluck; bring a dish to pass. 7:15 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. (734) 2740773.

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“Nigamon/Tunai”: University Musical Society
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Oct. 2-5, 7, & 8. Canadian Anishinaabe-Algonquin performance and installation artist Émilie Monnet and Colombian interdisciplinary artist Waira Nina, a member of the Inga nation, perform an immersive ritual mourning the plundering of the planet. The piece incorporates movement, music, dramatic lighting, audio interviews, and sounds of the natural world. When they performed the piece at the Edinburgh International Festival in 2024, the Guardian UK reviewer called it “utterly unique, magnetic, beautiful and sad.” Performed with audience members seated throughout the space on cushions, low stools, and chairs. Accessible seating available. Post-show Q&A. Age 14+. 7:30 p.m. (Wed.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Power Center. Tickets $48 in advance ($15–$20 students) at tickets.ums.org and (734) 764–2538. 

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“The Devil’s Rejects”: Fathom Entertainment
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(734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 3165500 (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. 6 & 8: “The Devil’s Rejects” (Rob Zombie, 2005). Cult horror film about a family of rural psychopaths who take to the road to escape a vengeful sheriff. 7:30 p.m. Ann Arbor 20 only.

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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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“Pop-Up Comedy”: Don’t Tell Comedy Show
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Both the lineup of stand-up comics and the location are not revealed until the day of the show. Age 21 and up. Two shows. Drinks for sale. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. 7 & 9 p.m., Ann Arbor Kerrytown indoor location. Tickets $30 in advance only at donttellcomedy.com/cities/ann-arbor.

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