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September 16, 2025
“The Sound of Music”: Fathom Entertainment
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Fathom Entertainment. (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.
Sept. 13–17: “The Sound of Music” (Robert Wise, 1965). Perennially popular film adaptation of the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, set in Austria on the eve of WWII, about the Von Trapp family’s singing governess. Julie Andrews. Various times (see website).
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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
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Every Tues.–Sun. (except Sept. 1-5). 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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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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Every Tues., Wed., & Sun. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different locations. Rain or shine. 7 a.m. (Tues.) & 8 a.m. (Sun.), Dozer Coffee, 112 Jackson Plz., and 7 p.m. (Wed.), Fleet Feet, 123 E. Liberty. Free. (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.) & (734) 769–5016 (Wed.). fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
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“Old Money: Campaign Finance and Gerontocracy in the U.S.”: U-M Stone Center for Inequality Dynamics
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Talk by University of California public policy professor Jake Grumbach. 10:30 a.m.–noon, CID Studio, ISR 2030, 426 Thompson. Free, but preregistration required at inequality.umich.edu/jacob-grumbach. (734) 763–2066.
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U-M Stone Center for Inequality Dynamics Speaker Series
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Sept. 9 & 16. Talks by visiting scholars.
Sept. 9: University of North Carolina public policy professor Manuel Schechtl on “Rising Wealth Concentration and Disparities in Social Outcomes Across the United States.”
Sept. 16: University of California public policy professor Jake Grumbach on “Old Money: Campaign Finance and Gerontocracy in the United States.”
10:30 a.m.–noon, Institute for Social Research, rm. 2030, 426 Thompson. Free; preregistration requested at inequality.umich.edu. (734) 763–8316.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Tues.–Sun. All age 6 and 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.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 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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“The Constitution and the Second Trump Administration’s Assault on Immigrants’ Rights”: U-M Law School
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Talk in commemoration of Constitution Day by American Civil Liberties Union Immigrants’ Rights Project deputy director Lee Gelernt. Followed by a reception. 4:30–6 p.m., 100 Hutchins Hall, 625 S. State. Free. tinyurl.com/umlaw-const-day-2025.
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Michigan Marching Band Practice
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Every Mon.–Thurs. (except Sept. 1). 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. 4:45 p.m., new Elbel Field, Hill at Fifth Ave. Free. (734) 764–0582.
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“Jewish Music in 4 Objects”: U-M Center for Judaic Studies
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Panel discussion with Hebrew University of Jerusalem musicology professor Assaf Shelleg and U-M Judaic studies fellows Jeremiah Lockwood, Uri Schreter, and Tamar Sella. 5–7 p.m., South Thayer Bldg., 202 S. Thayer rm. 2022. Preregistration requested at myumi.ch/vvg1x. Free. (734) 615–8503.
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Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club
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Every Tues. All invited to play the classic word game, using the 5th-edition Scrabble dictionary. Bring your own set, if you like. 5–9 p.m., Arbor Brewing Company Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti. Free. [email protected], meetup.com/ann-arbor-scrabble-meetup.
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Letterpress Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
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Sept. 7, 16, & 26 (different times). All adults invited to learn the basics of letterpress printing with movable type. 1–3 p.m. (Sept. 7) & 5–7 p.m. (Sept. 16 & 26), AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Animation Station”: Ann Arbor District Library
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A chance for adults and kids grade 5 & up to learn the basics of hand-drawn animation, then make a flipbook to take home. 5:30–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“A Night of Insect Encounters”: State Theatre
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State Theatre. Film screenings every Wed.–Sun. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 and 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.
Sept. 16: “A Night of Insect Encounters” (Catherine Chalmers, 2025). A compilation of video artwork by Chalmers that includes her American Cockroach series and Leafcutters quadrilogy. Both capture surreal and at times hauntingly anthropomorphic views of these insects. The screening is followed by a conversation between Chalmers, Ann Arbor Film Festival director Leslie Raymond, and curator Amanda Krugliak. In conjunction with a Stamps lecture by Chalmers (see 11 Thursday Events listing) and an Institute for the Humanities Gallery show of Chalmers’ art (see Galleries). 6-8 p.m.
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“Collage and Chill”: Dzanc House
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Sept. 2, 16, & 30. All invited to make collages. Supplies provided, but bring your own if you like. 6–8 p.m., Dzanc House, 402 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Free ($5 suggested donation). dzanchouse.org.
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“Dog and Suds Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Tues. Moderate-paced ride, 20 to 30 miles, along the less-traveled roads west and north of Chelsea. See aabts.org for weather cancelations or delays. 6 p.m. sharp, meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Start location occasionally changes; see aabts.org. Free. (734) 678–8297.
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“Folk Song Jam Along”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Lori Fithian and Jean Chorazyczewski lead this family-friendly sing-along. Lyrics and chords are projected so all can play together to familiar folk and pop songs. Participants welcome to bring their own acoustic instruments. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Malletts Creek, 3090 E. Eisenhower. Free. [email protected].
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“Slow Stitching: Peaceful Patchwork Embroidery”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Adults and teens invited to try slow stitching, a hand-sewing movement that often takes inspiration from Japanese boro mending and Bangladeshi kantha stitching. 6–7 p.m., AADL Westgate, 2503 Jackson Ave. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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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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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), an interval-based training run (Tues.), or a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsilanti; 6 p.m. (Tues.) & 7 a.m. (Sat.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; & 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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“Tour de Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Tues. 20- to 35-mile ride along Chelsea-area dirt roads. See aabts.org for weather cancelations or delays. 6:15 p.m., meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Free. For each week’s route, email [email protected].
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“Operation Mind: A Brief Documentary Account of the House Committee on Un-American Activities”: Literati Bookstore
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U-M literature professors Silke-Maria Weineck and Alan Wald discuss this 1952 pamphlet, recently reprinted with a new introduction, documenting the House Committee on Un-American Activities’ attacks on accused communist sympathizers. 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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Tuesday Night Workouts: Ann Arbor Track Club
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Every Tues. Runners of all skill levels, age 14 & up, invited to participate in short, intense interval workouts. Arrive at 6:20 p.m. to warm up. 6:30 p.m., Ferry Field, 1150 S. State. Visitors free; $30/year membership for regular participants. Preregistration required at aatrackclub.org/interval-workouts.
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“Dazed and Confused”: 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.
Sept. 16: “Dazed and Confused” (Richard Linklater, 1993). Coming-of-age comedy about the last day of school in 1976 Austin, Texas. Parker Posey, Matthew McConaughey. 7 p.m.
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“Trivia with Terry!”: Argus Farm Stop
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Sept. 2 & 16. All invited to form teams to answer wacky trivia questions from this longtime Aut Bar trivia night emcee. 7–8:30 p.m., Argus, 1200 Packard. Free; food & drink for sale. (734) 997–5448.
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Ann Arbor Camera Club
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Sept. 2 & 16. Club members share their projected digital slides (Sept. 2) and prints (Sept. 16) on various topics, including this month’s assignment, “Dawn or Dusk.” 7–9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty. Free. [email protected], annarborcameraclub.org.
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Fall Concert: Chelsea Chamber Players
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Sept. 16 & 21. This local ensemble performs Luigi Boccherini’s Ritirata Notturna di Madrid for string quintet and Mendelssohn’s Octet for Strings in E-flat major. With violinists Nathan Peters, Paula Elliott, Ian Cumming and Graham Emberton, violists David Schultz and Elizabeth Boyce, and cellists Anthony Elliott and Sara Cumming. 7 p.m., Silver Maples of Chelsea (Sept. 16), 100 Silver Maples Dr., & Chelsea Depot (Sept. 21), 125 Jackson St. Free. (734) 433–1622. chelseachamberplayers.com.
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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
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Every Tues. Singers of all genders invited to join this rehearsal. 7–8:45 p.m., Interfaith Center, 704 Airport Blvd., ste. 1. Free to visitors (annual dues for those who join). (734) 796–7467, [email protected], tinyurl.com/hvharmonizers.
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Polka Jam Session: American Legion Hall
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All accordion players and other musicians invited to play polkas and waltzes and other ethnic and old-time music. 7–9 p.m., American Legion Hall, 44 Wabash St. (south off Main St.), Milan. Free. (734) 529–3903.
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Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
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Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught and prompted; no partner or experience needed. Wear comfortable clothes and bring clean, flat, nonslip shoes and your own water bottle. First-timers asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. 7–9:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Suggested donation: $8 (students, $4; kids age 13 and under with caregiver, free). (734) 665–7704, aactmad.org/english-country.
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Voices in Harmony
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Every Tues. (except Sept. 2). Female singers invited to join a rehearsal of this local 40-member a cappella barbershop harmony chorus. 7–9:30 p.m., UAW Local 898, 8975 Textile, Ypsilanti. Free to visitors (dues for those who join). (734) 765–3611, [email protected].
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The Moth StorySLAM: U-M Michigan Public
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See 2 Tuesday. Tonight’s theme: “Tests.” 7:30–9 p.m.
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“Comedy Gauntlet”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Every Tues. (except Sept. 2). Ninety-second sets by each of 16 area stand-up comics TBA. 8 p.m., HSBT, 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at crowdwork.com/e/comedy-gauntlet and $18 (if available) at the door. [email protected].
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Crafty Hour: Bløm Mead + Cider
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Every Tues. All invited to bring and work on their non-messy crafting projects (knitting, collage, etc.) together. 8–10 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. $1 off all 12-oz pours. (734) 548–9729.
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