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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.), 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.

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    Sunday Drop-in Tour: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

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    Every Sun. Docent-led tours exploring the museum’s collection of statues in “Statue Sunday” (Sept. 6), “Animals in the Ancient World” (Sept. 13), a look at connections between Mediterranean cultures in “Connections in the Ancient World” (Sept. 20), and “Highlights of the Kelsey” (Sept. 27). 2–3 p.m., 434 S. State. Free. (734) 764–9304.

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    U-M Field Hockey

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    Match vs. Kent State. The U-M also has home matches this month against Vermont (Sept. 6, 2 p.m.) and California (Sept. 11, 5 p.m.). 5 p.m., Ocker Field, 1202 S. State. Free. (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com.

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    “Jane American” Signing: Vault Of Midnight

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    219 S. Main St. , Ann Arbor Michigan

    Vault Ann Arbor is hosting Jason Douglas for a signing event for the launch of their latest graphic novel – JANE AMERICAN!

    Sunday, September 6th, 2026 2-4pm at Vault of Midnight Ann Arbor

    JANE AMERICAN

    The Ringo Award-winning Best Graphic Novel Jane American is a World War II, small town America rip-roaring adventure and heart breaking coming-of-age tale in the vein of Superman For All Seasons and Archie 1941.

    During the war years, Jane is living a life of family, stability, and hope… until she isn’t! Until the war delivers tragedy to her front doorstep, and changes her in unbelievable ways that are better left hidden. The end of the war brings with it the reality that dad is not coming home and society has determined that mom can no longer be a Rosie The Riveter to support her family. This leaves Jane with a choice: Stay safe, stay hidden… or embrace who she really is, and what she can truly do, for the sake of everyone that she loves!

    JASON DOUGLAS

    Jason Douglas is a Ringo Award winning, Michigan-based author of graphic novels and stage plays. He has been a public school teacher for the last 26 years and only recently fulfilled a long-deferred childhood dream of writing comics. Jason’s first book, Parallel, from Source Point Press, sold out, elicited a special edition and garnered critical praise with two Ringo Award nominations.

    His second , Jane American, was the first ever fully self-published book to win Best Original Graphic Novel at the Ringo Awards. The WWII coming-of-age tale, inspired by and dedicated to his late grandparents, is now available in both HS and SC editions from Mad Cave-Papercutz/Simon & Schuster.

    Jason’s newest graphic novel is called No Man’s Land. It is a WWI werewolf chiller exploring the horrors of war, childhood trauma, friendship, and betrayal.

    Recently, Jason was named as a finalist for the Gary Reed Independent Creator of the Year award!

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    “Casablanca”: Michigan Theater

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    Film 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. 6: “Casablanca” (Michael Curtiz, 1942). Annual return-to-school screening of this classic drama about a pair of star-crossed lovers in North Africa during WWII. Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman. FREE for students with valid ID, but reservation required at marquee-arts.org/calendar. 2 p.m.

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    Puzzle and Board Game Swap: Ann Arbor District Library

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    All invited to take home used puzzles and board games. Items may be donated at all AADL locations through Aug. 30. Only bring items that contain all of their parts. 4–6 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level program rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.  

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    Paul Vornhagen Quartet.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Jazz standards by this local ensemble led by veteran saxophonist and flutist Vornhagen.

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    Sip & Solve Sundays: Washtenaw Literacy

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    734 Brewing; 15 E Cross St, Ypsilanti

    Grab a team and join Washtenaw Literacy for a fast-paced word puzzle showdown where every guess counts and all proceeds fund adult literacy.

    First Sunday of every month, 6-8 p.m.

    www.WashtenawLiteracy.org

    $10
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    “Extra Credit”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater

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    Three 10-minute academic lectures by U-M researchers on topics TBA, each followed by a 10-minute improv comedy set on the topic by experienced improvisers. 6:30–7:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.

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    “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 2”: Fathom Entertainment

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    (734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 3165500 (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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    “Twin Peaks Season 2”: Michigan Theater

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    Film 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. 

    “Twin Peaks Season 2” (David Lynch, 1990). Screenings of season 2 of this groundbreaking surreal prime-time television show begin tonight, as idiosyncratic FBI agent Dale Cooper continues to investigate the murder of high school student Laura Palmer. Episodes 2–9 screen Sept. 13, 20, 27 & Oct. 4. 7 p.m.

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    “Community Film Club” Back-to-School Movie: Michigan Theater

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    Film 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. 6: “Community Film Club” Back-to-School Movie. Screening of a school-themed movie chosen by vote (vote at marquee-arts.org/calendar), preceded at 6 p.m. by a film club meeting, interactive games, snacks, and bar service. 7 p.m.

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    Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M

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    Every Sun. Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including foxtrots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 6 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. 7–9 p.m., Michigan Union Ballroom. $5 ($10 includes lessons). (734) 763–6984.

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    Jordan Blanchard.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

     Highly regarded local fingerstyle guitarist who plays mainly country & blues covers, along with some originals.

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    The Stinkeyes.: Ziggy’s

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    Ziggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Energetic Wisconsin lo-fi punk trio whose music has been described as “Veruca Salt meets Motorhead,” and “If Rush were a riot grrrl band.” Openers: Rat Fight, a Minnesota power-punk band, and Vampire Cowgirl, a Detroit indie doom-punk duo.

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    Jazz Jam Session.: Ann Arbor Funhouse

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    Ann Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann Arbor

    Jazz ensemble led by veteran local drummer Pete Siers and Kenji Lee, a local saxophonist whose expressive brand of jazz draws on Japanese folk music, Western classical music, and punk.

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    The Last War.: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    Detroit prog-rock duo. Openers: Detroit-area indie rock acts Painted Friends, Root Cause, and Isaac Ferraro. $16.

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    Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)

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    Every Thurs., Sat., & Mon. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Thurs. & Mon.) or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). AARC Colonnade (6 p.m. Thurs.), 2621 Plymouth Rd.; AARC Traver Village (7 a.m. Sat.), 901 W. Eisenhower; and Corner Brewery (6 p.m. Mon.), 720 Norris, Ypsi. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com. 

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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. (nonmembers must come 10 minutes early to sign a club waiver), Barton Nature Area, 1010 W. Huron River Dr. Free. annarborveloclub.org.  

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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.), 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.

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    Group Runs: A2 Runners

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    Every Wed. & Mon. Runners of all abilities invited to join a beginner or advanced 3- to 5-mile group run, followed by socializing at a downtown coffee shop. 6:30 p.m., meet at the Kerrytown Clock Tower. Preregistration requested at meetup.com/a2runners. Free. [email protected] 

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    “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes”: Fathom Entertainment

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    (734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 3165500 (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. 7: “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” (Francis Lawrence, 2023). Prequel to the Hunger Games series. 6:30 p.m. (Cinemark) & 7 p.m. (Emagine).

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    “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes”: Fathom Entertainment

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    (734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 3165500 (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. 7: “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” (Francis Lawrence, 2023). Prequel to the Hunger Games series. 6:30 p.m. (Cinemark) & 7 p.m. (Emagine).

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    Comedy Show: The Blind Pig

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    Every Mon. Performances from up to 15 aspiring stand-up comics from around the state. Local comics emcee. Age 21 & up only. Free candy. 8–9:30 p.m., 208 S. First St. Free. (734) 996–8555.