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October 10, 2025
29th Annual Edgefest: Kerrytown Concert House
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See 8 Wednesday. Tonight: Taylor Ho Bynum & Ken Filiano Duo (7 p.m.). Trumpeter Bynum and bassist Filiano have been musical collaborators for decades, but this is their first performance as a duo. Malis/Shead/Jesalva/Washington (8 p.m.), includes pianist Michael Malis, percussionist Adam Shead, violinist Caroline Jesalva, and saxophonist Salim Washington. In Dark Blue (9 p.m.), Detroit native saxophonist Alex Harding & Romanian pianist Lucien Ban, who bonded over the power of the blues, draw from their album. Parker/Christi/TA Thompson/Nicholson/Yamamoto (10 p.m.) includes bassist William Parker, vocalist Ellen Christi, drummer Michael TA Thompson, dancer Patricia Nicholson, and pianist Eri Yamamoto. 7, 8, 9, & 10 p.m.
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Lane 9 Women’s Running Group
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Every Fri. All men & women invited to join this women-focused running group on a 3-mile loop run. All paces (including running/walking) welcome. 6:45 a.m., meet outside Argus Farm Stop, 1600 Packard. Free, preregistration required by emailing [email protected]. lane9project.org.
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“Joe’s Breakfast Club”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Fri. Moderate-paced ride, 20 miles or more, to Dexter and beyond. Pack a lunch or stop in Dexter. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 10 a.m. sharp, meet at Delhi Metropark, 3902 E. Delhi Rd. Free. [email protected]
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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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“Real World Perspectives”: U-M Poverty Solutions Fall Speaker Series
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Every Fri. (except Oct. 3). Weekly lectures by scholars and social workers, followed by Q&A.
Oct. 10: Detroit Phoenix Center founder & CEO Courtney Smith on “Detroit’s Rapid Rehousing Program Designed by Youth, for Youth: A Panel on Meaningful Youth Engagement.”
Oct. 17: U-M public health professor William D. Lopez on “The High Cost of Mass Deportation.”
Oct. 24: University of Utah pharmacy professor Joey Mattingly on “The Economics of Medication Access: Drug Prices, Insurance Design, and the Patient Experience.”
Oct. 31: We the People of Detroit founder & CEO Monica Lewis-Patrick on “Lessons from the Water Warrior on Community Coalition Building for Water Justice.”
Noon–1 p.m., 1840 School of Social Work Bldg., 1080 South University. Also via livestream at tinyurl.com/um-real-world. Free. [email protected].
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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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Sculpture Garden and Gallery Stroll: Stephenson Ceramics
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Sculpture Garden & Gallery Stroll
Friday, October 10th and Saturday, October 11th from 12-4 pm.
The Event is Free and Open To The Public. Refreshments.
The Stephenson Ceramic sculpture garden will be transformed into a festival of tents and tables housing decades of work for a 2 day only event. The gallery will feature Intertwined, a metals and fibers exhibit of works by Guest Artists, Dennis Nahabetian and Katie Shulman. Meet and greet with the artists, Saturday October 11th 2pm.
The Sculpture Garden and gallery exhibit close October 25th.
We invite you to join us as we bring out a lifetime of work from storage, by two ceramic pioneers. We have been hard at work, unboxing, unearthing and cataloging ceramics from as far back as 1960. Susanne and John Stephenson are internationally renowned for their excellence in ceramics. They shared a remarkable life together, traveling the world, creating art, and inspiring others through their teaching. Often referred to as the "dynamic duo of ceramics," their contributions to the medium are still being felt across the globe today.
The property of Susanne and John Stephenson will come alive with art enthusiasts, friends, family, and curious visitors for a 2-day art immersion! This is more than just an event, it's a time capsule that will transport you through decades of work. Sculptures are curated into the 3 acre landscape for the summer months and their studio remains a space for discovery – featuring free standing and wall mounted sculptures from floor to ceiling. The newly renovated gallery has been redefined by Dennis’s meticulously crafted metal sculptures and Katie’s gestural, woven fiber installations. Both artists investigate line, manipulating their material to weave, braid, twist, and stretch into new forms.
All artwork is available for purchase. Artworks not sold will remain on the property and can be viewed in the studio and in the storage sheds until the collection is sold.
www.stephensonceramicstudio.com
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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
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Every Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages, including the new T. Rex (noon), an exploration of the iconic dinosaur’s scientific and cinematic history that contains scenes of dinosaur violence. Also, 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, and 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. Noon, 1, 2, & 3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. $8 at the gift shop. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0480, ummnh.org.
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Violin Duet: First Baptist Church Ad Libitum Concert Series
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Visiting artists Maria Bessmeltseva and Phoebe Gelzer-Govatos perform music for 2 violins by Bartók, Mozart, and Prokofiev. Followed by refreshments. Noon, First Baptist Church, 517 E. Washington (handicap access on Washington entrance). Free. (734) 663–9376, fbca2.org.
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“Midday Morsel Drop-In Tour”: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
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30-minute docent-led tour of ancient artifacts in the museum’s collection. 12:30 p.m., Kelsey Museum, 434 S. State (meet at the Maynard St. entrance). Free. (734) 764–9304.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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Every Thurs., Fri., & Tues. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Tues. & Fri.) 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 [email protected] beforehand.
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Fall Conference: Argus Museum
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Oct. 9–11. All invited to this annual gathering of enthusiasts of the original Argus camera company, which operated in Ann Arbor 1936–1969. Events include presentations, discussions, exhibitions, field trips, photo walks, meals, and auctions. Thurs. 6–8 p.m., Fri. 2–8 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m., 525 W. William. $35 (members, $25) suggested donation. Preregistration required at argusmuseum.org/fall-conference. (313) 499–0551.
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“Bananapocalypse: Un/Making Plantation Capitalism”: U-M Anthropology Department Roy A. Rappaport Lecture
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U-M anthropology professor Alyssa Paredes discusses food cosmetic standards and the geopolitics of waste. Second in a series of 4 monthly lectures on the existential crises that hang over the banana-growing regions of the Southern Philippines. 3–4:30 p.m., 411 West Hall, 1085 South University. Free. (734) 764–7274.
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“Old-Timey Game Night”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
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Oct. 3 & 10. WCPARC representative Dana Sutton-Myers leads kids and adults in delightful games that families played in the 1800s, like master the art of graces, blindman’s bluff, and charades—or flour merchant, turn the wheel, and sack stack. 4:30–7:30 p.m., Parker Mill County Park, log cabin, 4650 Geddes. Free. Preregistration not required.
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“Laser Queen”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Fri. & Sat., Oct. 3–25. Retro date night in the planetarium & dome theater with a 45-minute laser show to the soundtrack of the hits of legendary British rock band Queen. 5, 6, & 7 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. $10 in advance by calling (734) 764–0478 and (if available) at the museum store on the weekend of the show. ummnh.org.
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“Nightmare on Cross St.”: Depot Town Merchants
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Every Fri. and Oct. 4 & Oct. 18. Haunted House (6:30 p.m.) in an old train caboose, a treasure hunt with clues collectible (anytime between Oct. 4 & Oct. 25) from Depot Town businesses, magician Jimmy the Magnificent and other street performers, and more. Also, a procession for the dead (Sat., Oct. 18, 6–7 p.m.) with live music by a quartet of members from the Ypsi-based A7 Brass Band. Food for sale. 5–9 p.m. or so, Depot Town, E. Cross between N. River St. & N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Free, except the Haunted House, which is pay-what-you can with tickets available at Depot Town shops. facebook.com/ypsiodds.
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Blast Corn Maze: Nixon Farms
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Every Fri.–Sun., Sept. 20–Nov. 1. 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. 5–9 p.m. (Fri.), 11 a.m.–9 p.m. (Sat.), & 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (Sun.), Nixon Farms, 6175 Daly Rd., Dexter. $16 (ages 5–12, $13; age 4 & under, free with adult admission). blastcornmaze.com.
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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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Community Self Defense Class: Ann Arbor Martial and Healing Arts
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The defensive tactics taught in this class are derived from South-East Asian martial arts and will equip you with skills to feel more confident out in the world. Participants will learn to defend against common attacks and grabs with techniques that work against much bigger and stronger opponents. Suitable for adults 18 and over, and younger teens with a parent participating.
1904 Federal Blvd ,Ann Arbor. Preregistration via website encouraged but not required. Free. [email protected] annarbormartialandhealingarts.com 7347700737.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Friday Jazz Night at Lake Forest Golf Club! featuring Doug Horn, David Stearns, and Louis Johnson: Lake Forest Golf Club
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Kick off your weekend with live music featuring Ann Arbor's own Doug Horn on saxophone, David Stearns on bass, and Louis Johnson on piano. A perfect evening for couples, friends and families looking for a perfect setting featuring delicious food, craft cocktails, games fire tables, blankets and more. Music will be indoors, with options for seating under the pergola!
Arrive early for Happy Hour from 3:00PM to 5:00PM, stay for dinner at Ellsworth Food Spirits featuring a modern fare, craft cocktails and made-from-scratch recipes using locally sourced ingredients.
Parking, we are just 1/2 miles South of the Ann Arbor-Saline Road exit at I-94, Exit 175.
We look forward to seeing you! We accept reservations!
3110 W. Ellsworth Road ,Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected] www.ellsworthannarbor.com 734-994-8580.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“Estuary”: Nightfire Dance Theater Collective
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Members of this local dance collective perform an outdoor dance/performance piece to a recorded classical/jazz score by the Found Objects Orchestra Internationale and Detroit composer-percussionist Curtis Glatter, who also plays incidental music live. All invited to take part in a procession and dance at the end of the performance. Rain date: Oct. 12. 6 p.m., Riverside Park East, Ann Arbor, 1000 Canal St. Parking available at the Kellogg Eye Center. Free, donations welcome. (734) 996–1772, [email protected].
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“Haunting Tales with Leanna Renee Hieber”: Ann Arbor District Library Author Event
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This bestselling NYC writer, author of The Haunted History of Invisible Women and America’s Most Gothic: Haunted History Stranger than Fiction, is joined by Haunted Mitten podcast cohosts Kay Gray & Crysta K. Coburn to discuss spooky stories and women gothic writers. Signing. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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D&D Adventurers League: Sylvan Factory
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Every Fri. All invited to play the current official campaign of the popular Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game, using 5th-edition rules. Kids under 13 must have parent or guardian accompaniment. 6–10 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. $10. Space limited, preregistration strongly recommended at sylvanfactory.com/events, (734) 929–5877.
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Media Live Ypsi (MLY): RAC
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Media Live Ypsi (MLY) is a two-day live art festival launching in October 2025 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Connecting three venues (Sometimes Space, CYNK Studios, and Riverside Art Center), MLY brings together experimental works in audio, video, projection, and performance. The inaugural festival this fall will feature artists from Southeast Michigan and beyond, transforming Ypsilanti into a walkable network of one-time-only installations.
Friday 10/10: Hosted by Riverside Arts Center (curated by Emerson Granillo & Chelsea Koga): “to care for ______, &”
Artists: Sky Christoph & Chelsea Koga, Erica Mooney, CG Pierce, Kara Roseborough, The Consulting Team, Gray Snyder
Sat October 11th: Hosted @ CYNK by CYNK & Sometimes Space, 216 West Michigan Avenue Ypsilanti:
Bring Your Own Beamer (BYOB): Live Projection!
Artists: Nathan Byrne, Avery Lawrence, Abhishek Narula, Sally Clegg, Ben Michalsky, Ruby Clay, Sam Griffith, Jennifer Metsker, Paul Echeverria, Liz Guilmet, Sky Christoph
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“Heartland Masala: An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen”: Literati Bookstore
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Indian American cooking instructor Jyoti Mukharji and her son Auyon Mukharji are joined by Foreword Reviews editor Michelle Anne Schingler to discuss their new cookbook. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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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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Tipton Lea & the Victwardian Army/Ampersand Etcetera
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Oct. 10 & 25 (different locations). Performances of 2 projects by Saline-based experimental musician Andrew Wiertella. The music features piano & percussion, with sharp, satirical lyrics that explore belief, paradox, and irony. 6:30 p.m., Ypsilanti Freighthouse, 100 Market Pl., Ypsilanti (Oct. 10), & 5 p.m., Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti (Oct. 25). Free. [email protected], thevictwardianarmy.com.
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“A Year with Frog and Toad”: Horizon Performing Arts
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Oct. 10–12 & 17–19. Two casts, one of adults (Oct. 10–12) and one of youth ages 9–16 (Oct. 17–19), perform Willie and Robert Reale’s bubbly 2002 Tony-nominated musical adaptation of Arnold Lobel’s warmly comic stories about animal friends who stick together through thick and thin. Aimed at theatergoers age 5 & up. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 1 p.m. (Sun.), Riverside Arts Center. $20–$22 at the door only. horizonpa.yapsody.com.
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“Fallout Fatalities Murder Mystery Event”: Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
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Oct. 10 & 11. Three-act, immersive post-apocalyptic murder mystery party in which every guest has a role to play in a story about a group of survivors in a luxury fallout shelter who are celebrating one hundred years underground. Optional costume rental, $7. 7 p.m. Civic Theatre, 322 W. Ann. Tickets $18 (seniors, $15; students, $10) in advance only by Oct. 8 at a2ct.ludus.com. a2ct.org.
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“She Loves Me”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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Oct. 2–5 & 9–12. U-M theater professor Sydney Morton directs drama students in a production of Joe Masteroff’s effervescent 1963 musical, an adaptation of the 1937 play Parfumerie by Hungarian playwright Miklós László that also inspired the films The Shop Around the Corner (1940) and You’ve Got Mail (1998). Set in a 1930s European perfumery, the action centers on two feuding shop clerks unaware they’re each other’s anonymous lonely-hearts pen pals. With music by Jerry Bock, and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. 7 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Encore, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $34-$65 in advance at theencoretheatre.org and at the door. (734) 268–6200.
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Chamber Concert: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
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See 9 Thursday. 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 143 E. Michigan Ave., Saline.
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Chamber Concerts: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
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Oct. 9, 10, & 11 (different locations). A small ensemble of AASO musicians performs a program of string quintets that includes Luigi Boccherini’s String Quintet in F Major and Schubert’s String Quintet in C Major. With A2SO concertmaster Aaron Berofsky, violinist Mallory Tabb, violist Kathryn Votapek, and cellists Ben Maxwell & Andrea Yun. 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Ypsilanti, 300 N. Washington, Ypsilanti. Free, but preregistration is required at a2so.org/chamber-concerts. (734) 994–4801.
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Sapphire Series III: Divine Pro Wrestling
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Live Pro Wrestling returns to Uplift A2 for 5 matches of hotly contested action including TNA Knockout DANI LUNA making her Divine Debut.
Don't miss the best All-Women's Pro Wrestling in the Midwest, only at Divine!
Tickets on $15 online or $20 at the door!
210 South First St 100N ,Ann Arbor. https://divineprowrestling.simpletix.com/ $15. [email protected] 734-649-0215.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
The 1985 Series Exhibition: Veta Art
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Veta McFall, a former commission portrait artist who broke away from the rules of precision to create from intuition and authenticity, will unveil her premier art exhibition, The 1985 Series. The exhibition features 100 original paintings - vivid, abstract compositions - with McFall completing painting Number One Hundred live on stage during the event. Her pieces will only be available for purchase during the event.
HOMES Campus - 112 Jackson Plaza ,Ann Arbor. RSVP at https://vetaart.com/pages/the-1985-series Free with RSVP. [email protected] https://vetaart.com/ (248) 515-8617.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
U-M Volleyball
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Match vs. Minnesota. The U-M also has home matches this month against Indiana (Oct. 10, 7 p.m., at Cliff Keen Arena, 616 E. Hoover), Iowa (Oct. 11, 7 p.m., at Cliff Keen Arena), Nebraska (Oct. 19, 2 p.m.), and Penn State (Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m.). 7:30 p.m., Crisler Center (except Oct. 10 & 11), 333 E. Stadium. $8 & $10 (groups of 10 or more, $3 each). (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com.
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“Night Terrors”: Wiard’s Orchards
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Every Fri.–Sun. A haunted hayride, an asylum, and three more scary attractions, all bristling with scores of costumed monsters. Refreshments available. Kids age 14 & under must be accompanied by an adult. 7:15–11:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 7:15–10:30 p.m. (Sun.), 5565 Merritt Rd., Ypsilanti. Tickets $36–$65 in advance only at hauntedhousemichigan.com. (734) 390–9212.
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Andy Beningo: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Oct. 9–11. Detroit stand-up comic known for clean humor on subjects like relationship foibles and his short-lived stint as a middle school teacher. Opening act TBA. Alcohol served. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 (Thurs., $15) at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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“Influences”: EMU Symphonic Band.
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J. Nick Smith conducts this music student ensemble in a program TBA. 7:30–8:30 p.m., EMU Pease Auditorium, W. Cross at College Pl., Ypsilanti. Tickets $8 (EMU students & kids, free) at ludus.emich.edu and (if available) at the door. (734) 487–4143, [email protected].
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10th Annual Red Hawk Glow Disc Golf Tournament: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
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All invited to compete on an 18-hole disc golf course lit by glow sticks. Bring your own glow disc, glow tape, and glow lights for your discs. Awards. Check-in starts at 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m. tee off, Independence Lake County Park, 3200 Jennings, Whitmore Lake. $35 in advance at discgolfscene.com. $6 (nonresidents, $10) vehicle entry fee. (734) 449–4437.
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Friday Night Improv: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Every Fri. Performance by Eleven Non-Blondes, the house team of experienced improvisers. 7:30–9 p.m., HSBT, 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events or $18 (if available) at the door. [email protected].
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Makaya McCraven: University Musical Society
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Chicago-based jazz drummer- composer McCraven leads an ensemble that explores the boundaries of jazz, folk, and electronic music. A 48 Hills reviewer called their show at the 2025 NYC Winter Jazz Festival a “long one-take tale/performance that feels like it was written by the ancestors and passed down to contemporary interpreters for a new generation to witness.” He has a brand-new album, Off the Record. Age 14+. 7:30 p.m., Michigan Theater. Tickets $36–$67 (students, $15-$20) in advance at marquee-arts.org/calendar. (734) 668–8397.
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“Cabaret”: U-M Musical Theatre Department
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Oct. 2–5 & 9–12. André Garner directs musical theater students in this 1966 musical centered on a love triangle and the hedonistic nightlife of a 1929 Berlin club that serves as a metaphor for the desperate distractions of a poverty-stricken people headed towards the disaster of Nazism. It’s adapted from John Van Druten’s 1951 play I Am a Camera, itself based on Goodbye to Berlin, Christopher Isherwood’s semi-autobiographical 1939 novel which drew from his experiences in the Weimar Republic and his friendship with cabaret singer Jean Ross. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, 911 North University. Tickets $34–$40 (students, $16) in advance at tickets.smtd.umich.edu & at the door. (734) 764–0583.
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“Dry Summer”: Theatre Nova
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Every Thurs.–Sun., Oct. 10–Nov. 2. Brittany Connors directs local actors in the world premiere of Ann Arbor playwright Robert Axelrod’s comedy/drama about a depressed 20-something gay Jewish man who returns to his Ann Arbor family home to get his life back on track. When he takes a job as a “sober companion” to his recovering alcoholic neighbor, an unconventional friendship ensues. The cast features Nick Smathers, Laura Mandernack, Brian Cox, and Sarah Burcon. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Tickets $30 in advance at theatrenova.org & at the door. (734) 635–8450.
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“Femme Feedback” Comedy Night: Bløm Mead + Cider
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A variety of female and trans comics try out new material, with a veteran comic presiding to offer feedback. 8–10 p.m. Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food and drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.
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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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“The Woman in Black”: Penny Seats Theatre Company
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October 3–18. Josie Eli Herman directs local actors in Stephen Mallatratt and Susan Hill’s chilling 1987 play, adapted from Hill’s 1983 gothic horror novel, about a lawyer who rehearses with an actor the story of his encounters years earlier with a vengeful ghost. The London production is the second-longest-running play in West End history. Age 13 and up. 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun., Oct. 5), & 7 p.m. (Sun., Oct. 12 only). Cahoots, 206 E. Huron St. Tickets $20 (students, $15; kids 12 and under, $14; seniors, $18), in advance at pennyseats.org and (if available) at the door. (734) 926–5346, [email protected].
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The Whiskey Charmers: Rancho Tranquilico
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House concert by this classy Detroit neo-honky-tonk trio, led by singer Carrie Shepard, that plays a dynamic blend of alt-country and roots rock. BYOB. No tobacco products or pets. 8 p.m. (doors, 7:30 p.m.), Rancho Tranquilico barn, 11300 Island Lake Rd., Dexter. Parking is in neighboring Ruhlig’s Country Market driveway. $25 payable via Venmo: @whiskeycharmers and PayPal: [email protected]. Preregistration required; space limited. (734) 223–2321, [email protected].
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“Observing Night”: U-M Detroit Observatory
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Oct. 10, 24, & 31. All invited to drop in to use the Observatory’s 1857 Fitz telescope. Exhibits are also open for viewing. 8:30–11 p.m., U-M Detroit Observatory, 1398 E. Ann at Observatory. Free. (734) 764–3482, detroitobservatory.umich.edu.
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Riverside Swings: Riverside Arts Center
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Every Fri. Swing dancing to recorded music. No partner or experience needed. Wear comfortable low-grip/tread shoes. Preceded by hour-long lessons at 7 and 8 p.m. The 1st Friday of each month is free, and the 3rd Fridays include a Charleston lesson. 9–11 p.m., RAC, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. $5 (students, $4). riversidearts.org/riverside-swings.
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“A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night”: Michigan Theater
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Michigan Theater. Film screenings every day. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 and older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Oct. 10: “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night” (Ana Lily Amirpour, 2014). Brilliantly original feminist horror film billed as the first Iranian vampire western. Farsi, subtitles. 9:30 p.m.
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