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October 3, 2022

“Playgroups for Babies”: Ann Arbor District Library.
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“Playgroups for Babies”: Ann Arbor District Library.
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Every Mon.–Wed. For kids up to 24 months (with caregiver). No older siblings. Mon. 10:30–11:30 a.m. (Malletts Creek), Tues. 11 a.m.noon (Traverwood), Wed. 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. (Westgate). Free. 327–4200.

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Magic: The Gathering Game Play: Sylvan Factory.
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Magic: The Gathering Game Play: Sylvan Factory.
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Every Sat., Mon., Wed., & Fri. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. Intro to Magic: The Gathering (Sat. noon–3 p.m.), free. Commander Pods, casual groups of 4 players (Sat. 6–10 p.m.), free. Just Another Modern Monday power cards (Mon. 6–9 p.m.), $10. Casual Commander, the most popular form of the game (Wed. 5–8 p.m.), free. Friday Night Magic rotating draft (Fri. 6–10 p.m.), cost varies. Prizes paid in store credit. Various times. Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.

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Preschool Storytimes: Ann Arbor District Library.
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Preschool Storytimes: Ann Arbor District Library.
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Every Mon.–Fri. Half hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 25 (with caregiver). Mon. 10:30 a.m. (Pittsfield), Tues. 11 a.m. (Downtown), Wed. 10:30 a.m. (Malletts Creek), Thurs. 11 a.m. (Traverwood), Fri. 1 p.m. & Oct. 11, 7 p.m. (Westgate). Free. 327–4200.

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Trivia Night at Venue
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Trivia Night at Venue: Sporcle Trivia
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Grab your friends, family, and peers and head out for a fun-filled evening of trivia at Venue. Enjoy free parking, a beautiful/spacious environment, full-bar, lounge area, and several large screens spread throughout for the ultimate Trivia experience. Cash prizes and bragging rights to the winners. See you there!

1919 S Industrial Hwy ,Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Free to the public Free to the public. chris@prentice4m.com https://www.experience4m.com 734-800-0128.

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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater.
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Daily. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Expedition Reef (11:30 a.m.) reveals the secrets of coral reefs, the “rainforests of the sea” that are the Earth’s most vibrant and endangered marine ecosystems. The Sky Tonight (12:30 & 2:30 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. Tales of the Maya Skies (1:30 p.m.) immerses viewers in the wonders of Mayan science, examining how Mayan scholars developed a sophisticated understanding of astronomy, architecture, and mathematics that enabled them to predict solstices, solar eclipses, weather patterns, and planetary movements. Various times, MNH, 1105 North University. $8. Limited capacity. 764–0478.

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Rise & Shine Exercise
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Rise & Shine Exercise: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Rise & Shine Exercise (Mon. & Fri. 9-9:45 a.m.). Pittsfield Township Community Center (701 W. Ellsworth, 822-2120, recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov). Free. Check meeting status before coming.

Free.

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Creative Writers.
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Creative Writers.: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Creative Writers (Mon. 10-11:30 a.m.). Pittsfield Township Community Center (701 W. Ellsworth, 822-2120, recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov). Free. Check meeting status before coming.

Free.

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Weekly Rehearsal: Women’s Chamber Chorus.
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Weekly Rehearsal: Women’s Chamber Chorus.
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Every Mon., Sept. 12–Dec. 12. All invited to join this independent 30-member local women’s chorus to sing an eclectic program including classical, folk, Broadway, pop, and jazz. Ben Gaughran directs; Joshua Marzan accompanies. Concert on December 16. 10–11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw. Free to visitors ($125 per semester for those who join). womenschamberchorus.com, 665–9271.

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“Mizrahi Prose and Poetry: Meet the Authors”: U-M Frankel Center for Judaic Studies.
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“Mizrahi Prose and Poetry: Meet the Authors”: U-M Frankel Center for Judaic Studies.
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Mizrahi Jewish writers Tehila Hakimi, Shlomi Hatuka, Amira Hess, Adi Keissar, Mati Shemuelof, and Yossi Sucary read from and discuss their work (via Zoom). Noon, for URL preregister at myumi.ch/n8bxy. Free. 615–8503.

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“Monday Noon Dexter Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
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“Monday Noon Dexter Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
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Every Mon. Slow/moderate-paced rides, 10 to 30 miles, around B2B Trails in Hudson Mills and Dexter Huron Metroparks. Noon sharp, meet at Forest Lawn Cemetery parking lot, corner of Broad & Grand, Dexter. Free. 426–5116.

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Potluck and Plant Exchange: Ann Arbor Garden Club.
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Potluck and Plant Exchange: Ann Arbor Garden Club.
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A chance to trade garden plants and learn about the club’s upcoming activities. 12:30 p.m., Ion residence patio, 1456 Kensigton Dr. Free. 769–2015.

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Michigan Marching Band Practice.
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Michigan Marching Band Practice.
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Every Mon.–Thurs. The U-M’s highly disciplined 200-plus-member marching band or sections thereof can be seen and heard practicing on 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. 4:45 p.m., Elbel Field, Hill at Division. Free. 764–0582.

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Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club.
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Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club.
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Every Mon. 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. burrbarr7@hotmail.com.

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“ABCs of Medicare”: Ann Arbor District Library.
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“ABCs of Medicare”: Ann Arbor District Library.
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Maximize Your Medicare author Jae Oh explains Medicare Parts A & B, prescription drug benefits, Medigap and Medicare Advantage, as well as upcoming changes due to the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act. 6 p.m., AADL Malletts Creek. Free. 3274200.

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“Focus on Women”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
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“Focus on Women”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
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Every Mon. Moderate-paced ride, 20 miles or more, along the Huron River and B2B Trail. Geared toward women new to riding. 6 p.m. sharp, meet at Barton Nature Area parking lot, W. Huron River Dr. near Bird Rd. Free. Preregistration recommended at bit.ly/aabtsfocusonwomen. (248) 880–9775.

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“Gradually, Then Suddenly”: EMU College of Arts & Sciences.
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“Gradually, Then Suddenly”: EMU College of Arts & Sciences.
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Screening of this award-winning documentary about the bankruptcy of Detroit. Producer and script writer Nathan Bomey is on hand for a Q&A moderated by political science professor Jeff Bernstein. 6–8 p.m. EMU Student Center, 900 Oakwood St., Ypsilanti. Free. 487–4344.

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Group Ride: Ann Arbor Velo Club.
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Group Ride: Ann Arbor Velo Club.
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Every Mon. Moderate-paced 20-mile ride to Dexter and back, often with a rest stop along the way. Riders must wear a helmet and bring water and supplies to fix a flat tire. 6 p.m., Forsythe Middle School, 1655 Newport. Free. annarborveloclub.org.

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“Whale Fall”: Literati Bookstore.
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“Whale Fall”: Literati Bookstore.
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Award-winning Ohio-based poet David Baker joins NYC poet Page Hill Starzinger to discuss his new book, a collection of poems that highlight the ecology of different measurements of time, from the wing beats of a hummingbird, to the decay of a whale carcass, to a melting glacier, and epochs of geological change. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. 585–5567.

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“Mother Teresa: No Greater Love”: Fathom Events.
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“Mother Teresa: No Greater Love”: Fathom Events.
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Special screenings in local theaters. For updated schedule, see FathomEvents.com/events. $12.50 (unless otherwise noted) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter, 973–8424), Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline, 316–5500). Different times. Oct. 3 & 4: “Mother Teresa: No Greater Love” (David Naglieri, 2022). Documentary about the beloved Albanian-born Catholic Saint who devoted her life to serving the poor. 7 p.m.

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"Mean Girls": State Theatre.
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Sept. 30 & Oct. 3. (Mark Waters, 2004). Hit teen comedy about female high school social cliques. Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Tiny Fey, Amy Poehler.

9:30 p.m. (Fri.) & 7:30 p.m. (Mon.). State Theatre. Mask and proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within 72 hours) required for all patrons over the age of 12. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; MTF members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see MichTheater.org.

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Tartan & Thistle Scottish Country Dancers.
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Tartan & Thistle Scottish Country Dancers.
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Every Mon. Jigs, reels, and strathspeys. Usually with live music. All dances taught; beginners welcome. 7:30–9:30 p.m., call 274–0773 for location. Mask and proof of vaccination required. $5.

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8-Ball Movie Night.
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facebook.com/8ballmovienight. Formerly known as the Burnout Society. All age 21 and older are invited to watch 2 films each night, with trivia at intermission. Prizes. FREE. 8 Ball Saloon (201 S. First St.). Sundown, or 8 p.m.(ish).

Oct. 3: “Patio’s Adios with Chiodos.” Double feature to mark the end of this year’s patio movie nights that includes 2 science fiction comedy horror flicks from the Chiodo brothers B-movie team. The poorly reviewed alien invader movie Critters 2: The Main Course (Mick Garris, 1988) is set  2 years after Critters: Killer Klowns from Outer Space (Stephen Chiodo, 1988), a goofy cult classic in which aliens who look like clowns invade a small town.

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Comedy Open Mic: The Blind Pig.
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Comedy Open Mic: The Blind Pig.
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Every Mon. Performances by up to 15 aspiring stand-up comics from around the state. Local comics emcee. To perform, sign up by sending a message on Instagram, bit.ly/comedyblindpig. Age 21 & up only. 8–9:30 p.m., Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. Free. 996–8555.

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Concert Band: U-M Music School.
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Concert Band: U-M Music School.
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Courtney Snyder directs this music student ensemble in a program of contemporary band pieces highlighted by the late Polish American composer David Maslanka’s short symphony, Give Us This Day. Also, WMU band director Scott Boerma’s “Zoom,” Lansing-based composer Elena Specht’s “Into Her Care,” Canadian composer Barbara Pentland’s Octet for Winds, and an improvised “Soundpainting.” 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. 764–0583.

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Hippo Campus: Live Nation.
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Hippo Campus: Live Nation.
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This veteran Saint Paul (MN) band specializes in melodic, ambient, heartfelt indie pop-rock in the vein of Vampire Weekend. Its 2022 album, LP3, was called an “invigorating and revealing” anthem to growing up by Conor Lochrie in Clash Music. 8 p.m., Michigan Theater. Mask required. Tickets $29.50-$117 in advance at Ticketmaster.com & all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge by phone, call (800) 745-3000.

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Jaerv: U-M Center for World Performance Studies.
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Jaerv: U-M Center for World Performance Studies.
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This innovative Swedish quintet performs a lively blend of folk music from a variety of musical traditions with lush, 5-part vocal arrangements, energetic dances, and free improvisation. Opener is The OK Factor, a Minneapolis-based self-styled “new classical” cello and violin instrumental pop-folk duo. Also, tomorrow Jaerv leads an open jam session (6–9 p.m., East Quad front lobby, followed by Q&A.) 8 p.m., East Quad Keene Theater, 701 E. University. Free. 936–2777.

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