Events
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“The Hunger Games”: Fathom Entertainment
More(734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Cinemark (4100 Carpenter, Ypsi) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline).
Sept. 3: “The Hunger Games” (Francis Lawrence, 2012). Dystopian action film; the first installment in the Hunger Games series. 6:30 p.m. (Cinemark) & 7 p.m. (Emagine).
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Marlon James: Literati Bookstore
MoreThis bestselling writer, author of the award-winning A Brief History of Seven Killings, reads from and discusses The Disappearers, his new novel about a group of gay men who survive a mob attack in 1980s Jamaica. 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 120 S. State. $38 (includes a copy of the book) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567.
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Live Trivia: Bløm Mead + Cider
MoreEvery Thurs. Bløm staffers lead 2 rounds of trivia. Teams or single players welcome. Prizes. 7 & 8 p.m., 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.
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Open Mic: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
MoreSept. 3 & 17. All musicians invited to play a 1- to 3-song set. Material should be family-friendly. Hosted by local singer-songwriter Don Digirolamo. Sign up on arrival. 7–9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), 704 Airport Blvd., ste. 1. $5 suggested donation. (734) 327–0270, interfaithspirit.org.
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Annual Members Show-and-Tell: Huron Hills Lapidary & Mineral Society
MoreClub members show and discuss choice specimens from summer rockhounding adventures. Guests always welcome. 7 p.m., West Side United Methodist Church social hall, 900 S. Seventh. Free. (734) 665–5574.
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U-M Women’s Soccer
MoreMatch vs. Georgia Southern. The U-M also has home games this month against Washington (Sept. 24, 7 p.m.) and Nebraska (Sept. 27, 1 p.m., $9–$11). 7 p.m., U-M Soccer Stadium, 2250 S. State. $2–$6 (groups of 10 or more, $3 per person; kids 5 & under, free). Exhibition games, free. (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com.
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Nightspots
Max Bowen.: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborJazz ensemble led by local guitarist Bowen, a U-M jazz studies grad.
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Jake Reichbart.: Earle
MoreEarle 121 W. Washington, Ann ArborSolo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.
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McLaughlin’s Alley.: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiDetroit Irish-tinged pop-rock quintet fronted by sibling singer-songwriters Tina and Maureen Paraventi.
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Rory Nevins.: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborMid-Michigan singer-guitarist who plays mainly acoustic classic rock covers.
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“The Hunger Games”: Fathom Entertainment
More(734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Cinemark (4100 Carpenter, Ypsi) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline).
Sept. 3: “The Hunger Games” (Francis Lawrence, 2012). Dystopian action film; the first installment in the Hunger Games series. 6:30 p.m. (Cinemark) & 7 p.m. (Emagine).
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“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”: Fathom Entertainment
More(734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Cinemark (4100 Carpenter, Ypsi) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline).
Sept. 4: “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (Francis Lawrence, 2013). The second installment in the Hunger Games series. 6:30 p.m. (Cinemark) & 7 p.m. (Emagine).
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“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 2”: Fathom Entertainment
More(734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Cinemark (4100 Carpenter, Ypsi) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline).
Sept. 6: “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 2” (Francis Lawrence, 2015). The fourth installment in the Hunger Games series. 6:30 p.m. (Cinemark) & 7 p.m. (Emagine).
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“Anything Goes”: Professional Youth Theatre of Michigan
MoreSept. 3–6. Megan Wright-Jones directs young local actors in grades 2–12 in Cole Porter, Guy Bolton, and P.G. Wodehouse’s 1934 madcap musical comedy set aboard an ocean liner and involving a nightclub singer, a lovestruck stowaway, and a zany cast of passengers. Featuring Cole Porter hits like “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “You’re the Top,” and “Anything Goes.” 7 p.m. (Thurs., Fri., & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sat.), and noon (Sun.). Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Tickets $20–$30 in advance only at pytmi.com/tickets.
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“Comedy Bingo”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
MoreSeven stand-up comics perform, incorporating specific tropes into their acts for audience members to catch and mark on bingo cards for a chance to win prizes. Hosted by Esteban Touma, with Patty Rooney, Julianna Wiggins, Andy Peters, Erich Laux, Toi Too Tall, Yogi, & Jason Jamerson. Attendees can mingle with the comics before they hit the stage during “Comedy Nerdz Happy Hour” (5:30–6:30 p.m.). 7:15 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $10 in advance at aacomedy.com & at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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Thursday Night Improv: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
MoreEvery Thurs., except Sept. 24. Two structured improv events, both followed by a pay-what-you-want improv jam with a series of games and long-form scenes. Spectators welcome.
Sept. 3 (7:30–8:30 p.m.): Draft Line. Improv students are selected to perform a set with one of the house teams.
Sept. 10 (7:30–8:30 p.m.): Duoplicity. Experienced improvisers are invited to be randomly paired up to perform a 6-minute scene.
Sept. 17 (7–8 p.m.): Super Fresh. Three improv teams perform new and experimental comedy.
Various times, 2350 W. Liberty. $7.50 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $10 (if available) at the door.
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U-M School of Music Faculty Recital
MoreU-M tuba professor David Zerkel, accompanied by pianist Liz Ames, performs a program highlighted by American composer Raymond Premru’s 1992 Tuba Concerto, along with contemporary Norwegian composer Trygve Madsen’s Tuba Sonata, Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina’s expressionistic 1977 piece Lamento, and American composer John Harmon’s Silhouette. 8 p.m., U-M Walgreen Drama Center Stamps Auditorium, 1226 Murfin. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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Nightspots
Open Mic.: The Arboretum
MoreThe Arboretum 984 E. Michigan Ave., SalinePerformers of all ages invited. 6–9 p.m. Free.
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Ki5 & Friends.: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborKi5 is the stage name of Kyler Wilkins, a local singer-producer who layers vocals and beatbox rhythms using looping pedals to create a unique one-man a cappella band. Tonight he is joined by some of his musical friends TBA. Part of Voices, a series showcasing up-and-coming Southeast Michigan musical acts. $24.
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Relics of the Future.: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborLocal jazz ensemble led by bassist Tim Berla. With clarinetist & percussionist Charles Dayringer, keyboardist Paul Bairley, and saxophonist & flutist Paul Girard.
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Billy Gunther & The Midwest Riders.: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiFlint band, led by singer-guitarist Gunther, that plays a high-energy mix of country, southern-rock, and blues. Openers: local country & rock singer-guitarists Blaine Luise, Bleau Otis, and Kevin Rousse.
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“Total Recall”: Michigan Theater
MoreFilm screenings every day. Tickets $11.75 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, and U.S. veterans, $9.75; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Sept. 3: “Total Recall” (Paul Verhoeven, 1990). Sci-fi action film based on a Philip K. Dick story about a construction worker who receives an implanted memory of a fantastical adventure on Mars, but soon finds the adventure bleeding into his real life. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sharon Stone. 8 p.m.
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“Pop-Up Comedy”: Don’t Tell Comedy Show
MoreBoth the lineup of stand-up comics and the location are not revealed until the day of the show. Age 21+. Drinks for sale. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. 8 p.m., Northside outdoor location. Tickets $30 in advance only at donttellcomedy.com/cities/ann-arbor.
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Greek.: Blind Pig
MoreBlind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann ArborAll ages. The stage name of Michael Davie, a young Virginia indie pop singer-songwriter known for his lo-fi crooning anthems that incorporate elements of soul and R&B. Marvin magazine calls his sound “reminiscent of James Blake and Frank Ocean with a little Leonard Cohen thrown in.” Opener: Paco. $29.
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The Pherotones.: Last Word
MoreLast Word 301 W. Huron, Ann ArborA wide range of jazz and jazzed-up popular music, from the 1920s to the present, by this all-star local quintet. With trumpeter Ross Huff, pianist Giancarlo Aversa, bassist Brennan Andes, violinist Jordan Adema, and drummer Wes Fritzemeier.
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Open Mic.: Tap Room
MoreTap Room 201 W. Michigan, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiAll musicians invited. Hosted by singer-guitarist Brian Brickley.
