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September 23, 2025
“Neighborhood Week: Envisioning How Ann Arbor Lives and Moves Together”: Neighborhood Institute/More Neighbors A2/U-M Urbanism Club
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Sept. 14–20.
DATE CHANGE from Sept. 20–25 to Sept. 14–20.
A week-long series of lectures, workshops, social events, tours, and more, focused on the future of Ann Arbor’s land use and transportation. Free. Details TBA at moreneighborsa2.org/neighborhoodweek.
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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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“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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U-M Library Presents: Phimmasone Owens, Founder of Refugee Garden Initiatives: U-M Library
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Michigan alum Phimmasone Kym Owens, director of the Refugee Garden Initiative, will speak on her experience as a refugee and as the creator of an interconnected space active in sustaining community, culture, and relationships with the Earth through gardening.
During U-M Climate Week, we hope to empower you to use resources at hand to creatively respond to local sustainability issues. Learn about ways to support refugee communities and the international community at large through campus organizations. Our hope is that, through this engagement opportunity, students and others will understand that our globally connected campus can be a model for change at the local level.
Join us in person for the talk, or visit the U-M Library's events listing on lib.umich.edu to join via Zoom.
Hatcher Gallery, Hatcher Graduate Library, 913 S. University Ave. ,Ann Arbor, MI. Free. [email protected], [email protected] https://lib.umich.edu/visit-and-study/events-and-exhibits/today-and-upcoming/u-m-library-presents-phimmasone-owens 734-764-0401.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
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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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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Rhiannon Giddens: U-M Arts Initiative Book Talk
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This acclaimed Americana singer–multi-instrumentalist & music scholar discusses and plays songs from Go Back and Fetch It: Recovering Early Black Music in the Americas for Fiddle and Banjo, her new book that presents 20 examples of early Black Atlantic music, from 1687 through the 1850s, in modern treble clef and banjo tablature. Each song is paired with an engaging essay on its historical background and how the tune transformed over time. Signing. 5–7:30 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. Preregistration required at booktalkgiddens.eventbrite.com. Free. [email protected].
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“Cosmic Dawn”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Ann Arbor District Library. Occasional free screenings in the Downtown Branch lower level program rm., and other locations as noted. (734) 327–4200.
Sept. 23: “Cosmic Dawn” (James Tralie, 2025). Documentary that gives a behind-the-scenes look at the development and deployment of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. With a brief talk and Q&A with local NASA ambassador Jim Ottaviani.
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Caring for the Caregiver, Help Along the Journey: The Memory Support Center at Brecon Village, EHM Senior Solutions
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Speaker: Jim Mangi from Dementia Friendly Services
- Light refreshments
- A heartfelt, informative talk from Jim Mangi with Q&A discussion
- Free take-home resources
Caring for a loved one can be one of life’s most challenging roles. To give your best, you also need to take care of yourself!
Join Jim Mangi for a meaningful presentation on the importance of caregiver self-care. Jim will share practical tools, resources, and ideas to help caregivers stay healthy, supported, and resilient.
As a longtime Alzheimer’s Association educator and founder of Dementia Friendly Services, Jim draws on 17 years of caregiving experience and trusted sources to provide guidance, encouragement, and hope for caregivers.
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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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Craft & Drink with SCRAP Creative Reuse: Bløm
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Enjoy all that Bløm has to offer while diving into SCRAP's wide variety of reuse materials. They always bring collage and cardmaking materials, open-creation supplies, and a few specific crafts with staff made examples. Along with their usual collage and craft materials, they'll have supplies for some special monthly projects!
This month: Junk Journals
If you are solo or a small group, you may be sharing table space with other crafters. Make some new crafting pals!
100 S 4th Ave Suite 110 ,Ann Arbor. https://www.drinkblom.com/events/scrap-craft-sep25 $10-$15 (pay what you can). https://www.drinkblom.com/events/scrap-craft-sep25Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
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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Heat Press Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
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A chance for adults to use the AADL heat press to transfer their own design onto a provided tote bag, or bring a T-shirt or other fabric material to print on. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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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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“Noah Live!”: 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. 18–24: “Noah Live!” Broadcast of a Sight & Sound Theatres (Lancaster, PA) production of this drama about the Biblical story of Noah and the Ark. The production uses massive sets, lots of special effects, and live animals. 6:30 p.m. & 3:15 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.).
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“Octaves”: Literati Bookstore
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Poet Tyler Dunston, a U-M grad student, is joined by Pennsylvania poet Jason Barry to discuss his debut, a collection of 8-line poems. 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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“Current Invasive Species Concerns in Southern Michigan”: Michigan Botanical Society
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Jackson Lenawee Washtenaw Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area coordinator Shikha Singh discusses identification, prevention, and reporting of both aquatic and terrestrial invasive species. Q&A. 7–8 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. (734) 718–6114, michiganbotanicalsociety.org/huron-valley-chapter.
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“Howl’s Moving Castle”: 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. 20–24: “Howl’s Moving Castle” (Hayao Miyazaki, 2004). Dubbed (Sat., Sun., & Wed.) and subtitled (Mon. & Tues.) screenings of this Oscar-nominated Japanese anime love story about an 18-year-old girl, cursed into an old woman’s body, and a wizard who can see through the curse. 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) and 7 p.m. (Sun.–Wed.).
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“Party Girl”: 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. 23: “Party Girl” (Daisy von Scherler Mayer, 1995). Art-house queen Parker Posey is a librarian by day, party girl by night in this New York club scene indie comedy. 7 p.m.
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"Canning Myths":: Milan Public Library
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Canning methods have changed from what we used to think was safe. Learn about the updated recommendations and also about techniques that are now considered downright dangerous with Mary Donaldson, Food Safety Program Educator, Michigan State University Extension. Call the library at (734) 755-8864 to register for this free class.
The Center, 45 Neckle Ct. ,Milan. free. Susan Wess https://milanlibrary.org/ (734) 439-1240.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
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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Skazat! Poetry Series
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Reading (via Zoom) by poet Dunya Mikhail, author of Tablets: Secrets of the Clay (New Directions, 2024). Preceded by open mic. 7–8:30 p.m., for URL preregister at facebook.com/skazat. Free. (734) 223–3165.
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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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“Open Mic at the Freighthouse”: University Musical Society
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Comics, musicians, jugglers, and performers of all skill levels are welcome to try their hand at this all-ages open mic. Alcohol for sale. Registration to perform begins at 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m., Ypsilanti Freighthouse, 100 Market Pl., Ypsilanti. Free. ums.org/season.
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German Speakers Round Table
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Sept. 9 & 23. All German speakers, native or non-native, invited for conversation. 7:30 p.m., Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. (734) 358–1845.
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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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“Neighborhood Week: Envisioning How Ann Arbor Lives and Moves Together”: Neighborhood Institute/More Neighbors A2/U-M Urbanism Club
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Sept. 14–20.
DATE CHANGE from Sept. 20–25 to Sept. 14–20.
A week-long series of lectures, workshops, social events, tours, and more, focused on the future of Ann Arbor’s land use and transportation. Free. Details TBA at moreneighborsa2.org/neighborhoodweek.
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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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“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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U-M Library Presents: Phimmasone Owens, Founder of Refugee Garden Initiatives: U-M Library
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Michigan alum Phimmasone Kym Owens, director of the Refugee Garden Initiative, will speak on her experience as a refugee and as the creator of an interconnected space active in sustaining community, culture, and relationships with the Earth through gardening.
During U-M Climate Week, we hope to empower you to use resources at hand to creatively respond to local sustainability issues. Learn about ways to support refugee communities and the international community at large through campus organizations. Our hope is that, through this engagement opportunity, students and others will understand that our globally connected campus can be a model for change at the local level.
Join us in person for the talk, or visit the U-M Library's events listing on lib.umich.edu to join via Zoom.
Hatcher Gallery, Hatcher Graduate Library, 913 S. University Ave. ,Ann Arbor, MI. Free. [email protected], [email protected] https://lib.umich.edu/visit-and-study/events-and-exhibits/today-and-upcoming/u-m-library-presents-phimmasone-owens 734-764-0401.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
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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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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Rhiannon Giddens: U-M Arts Initiative Book Talk
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This acclaimed Americana singer–multi-instrumentalist & music scholar discusses and plays songs from Go Back and Fetch It: Recovering Early Black Music in the Americas for Fiddle and Banjo, her new book that presents 20 examples of early Black Atlantic music, from 1687 through the 1850s, in modern treble clef and banjo tablature. Each song is paired with an engaging essay on its historical background and how the tune transformed over time. Signing. 5–7:30 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. Preregistration required at booktalkgiddens.eventbrite.com. Free. [email protected].
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“Cosmic Dawn”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Ann Arbor District Library. Occasional free screenings in the Downtown Branch lower level program rm., and other locations as noted. (734) 327–4200.
Sept. 23: “Cosmic Dawn” (James Tralie, 2025). Documentary that gives a behind-the-scenes look at the development and deployment of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. With a brief talk and Q&A with local NASA ambassador Jim Ottaviani.
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Caring for the Caregiver, Help Along the Journey: The Memory Support Center at Brecon Village, EHM Senior Solutions
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Speaker: Jim Mangi from Dementia Friendly Services
- Light refreshments
- A heartfelt, informative talk from Jim Mangi with Q&A discussion
- Free take-home resources
Caring for a loved one can be one of life’s most challenging roles. To give your best, you also need to take care of yourself!
Join Jim Mangi for a meaningful presentation on the importance of caregiver self-care. Jim will share practical tools, resources, and ideas to help caregivers stay healthy, supported, and resilient.
As a longtime Alzheimer’s Association educator and founder of Dementia Friendly Services, Jim draws on 17 years of caregiving experience and trusted sources to provide guidance, encouragement, and hope for caregivers.
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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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Craft & Drink with SCRAP Creative Reuse: Bløm
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Enjoy all that Bløm has to offer while diving into SCRAP's wide variety of reuse materials. They always bring collage and cardmaking materials, open-creation supplies, and a few specific crafts with staff made examples. Along with their usual collage and craft materials, they'll have supplies for some special monthly projects!
This month: Junk Journals
If you are solo or a small group, you may be sharing table space with other crafters. Make some new crafting pals!
100 S 4th Ave Suite 110 ,Ann Arbor. https://www.drinkblom.com/events/scrap-craft-sep25 $10-$15 (pay what you can). https://www.drinkblom.com/events/scrap-craft-sep25Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
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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Heat Press Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
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A chance for adults to use the AADL heat press to transfer their own design onto a provided tote bag, or bring a T-shirt or other fabric material to print on. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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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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“Noah Live!”: 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. 18–24: “Noah Live!” Broadcast of a Sight & Sound Theatres (Lancaster, PA) production of this drama about the Biblical story of Noah and the Ark. The production uses massive sets, lots of special effects, and live animals. 6:30 p.m. & 3:15 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.).
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“Octaves”: Literati Bookstore
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Poet Tyler Dunston, a U-M grad student, is joined by Pennsylvania poet Jason Barry to discuss his debut, a collection of 8-line poems. 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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“Current Invasive Species Concerns in Southern Michigan”: Michigan Botanical Society
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Jackson Lenawee Washtenaw Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area coordinator Shikha Singh discusses identification, prevention, and reporting of both aquatic and terrestrial invasive species. Q&A. 7–8 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. (734) 718–6114, michiganbotanicalsociety.org/huron-valley-chapter.
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“Howl’s Moving Castle”: 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. 20–24: “Howl’s Moving Castle” (Hayao Miyazaki, 2004). Dubbed (Sat., Sun., & Wed.) and subtitled (Mon. & Tues.) screenings of this Oscar-nominated Japanese anime love story about an 18-year-old girl, cursed into an old woman’s body, and a wizard who can see through the curse. 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) and 7 p.m. (Sun.–Wed.).
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“Party Girl”: 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. 23: “Party Girl” (Daisy von Scherler Mayer, 1995). Art-house queen Parker Posey is a librarian by day, party girl by night in this New York club scene indie comedy. 7 p.m.
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"Canning Myths":: Milan Public Library
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Canning methods have changed from what we used to think was safe. Learn about the updated recommendations and also about techniques that are now considered downright dangerous with Mary Donaldson, Food Safety Program Educator, Michigan State University Extension. Call the library at (734) 755-8864 to register for this free class.
The Center, 45 Neckle Ct. ,Milan. free. Susan Wess https://milanlibrary.org/ (734) 439-1240.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
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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Skazat! Poetry Series
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Reading (via Zoom) by poet Dunya Mikhail, author of Tablets: Secrets of the Clay (New Directions, 2024). Preceded by open mic. 7–8:30 p.m., for URL preregister at facebook.com/skazat. Free. (734) 223–3165.
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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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“Open Mic at the Freighthouse”: University Musical Society
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Comics, musicians, jugglers, and performers of all skill levels are welcome to try their hand at this all-ages open mic. Alcohol for sale. Registration to perform begins at 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m., Ypsilanti Freighthouse, 100 Market Pl., Ypsilanti. Free. ums.org/season.
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German Speakers Round Table
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Sept. 9 & 23. All German speakers, native or non-native, invited for conversation. 7:30 p.m., Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. (734) 358–1845.
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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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