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Fresh Berrys.: El Limon
MoreEl Limon 2709 PlymouthAn evening of jazz by guitarists Dan Denison and Austin Netherton, members of the local rock band Street Fiction.
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“Changemakers’ Fall Fundraiser”: Ecology Center
MoreFood trucks, local craft beer, and live music TBA, along with a panel discussion on community and environmental justice. 6 p.m., HOMES Campus, 112 Jackson Plz. $75 (includes a meal & drink ticket) in advance only at ecocenter.org. (734) 369–9268.
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GriefShare: St. Luke Lutheran Church
More4205 Washtenaw Ave.
Find hope and healing after the death of a loved one. You are encouraged to join us on any week. Sessions are self-contained.
The group meets on Thursdays starting at 6:30 PM for one-and-a-half hours, ending at 8:00 PM.
Each meeting consists of a video seminar, a discussion, and your personal workbook.
Each week you can expect to view a 30-minute video filled with helpful guidance, discuss grief-related issues, and gain personal recovery tips through your workbook.
Get more information and register here: https://find.griefshare.org/groups/297677
Questions? Contact: [email protected]
First meeting: Thurs., Sept. 10
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Cocktails: Garden to Glass: Tammy's Tastings
MoreDragonfly & Birch, 115 E Main St, Manchester, MI, United States
Celebrate the changing seasons with an evening of fresh, vibrant cocktails inspired by the late-summer harvest. In this hands-on class, we’ll explore how herbs, fruits, vegetables, and botanicals from the garden can be transformed into beautiful, balanced cocktails that capture the best flavors of September.
Each booking includes: pretzels, and nuts.
The class includes a combination of history and stories, technique instruction, and hands-on making of cocktails. Plus sampling, of course! Total consumption is equivalent to around 2 cocktails per person over the 2 hour class. Please anticipate working with other groups, sharing ingredients, and doing a mix of sitting or standing throughout the class.
Please note that we have a restricted table layout and use communal seating. Parties of two will almost always be seated with at least one other party of two. Groups of four or more will usually have their own table. You may request a private table in the “seat with” section of the booking form, and we will attempt to honor your request, but there is no guarantee that one will be available.
Sale ends 3:00pm 09/22/2026
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“Mental Health Isn’t Funny”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
MoreSept. 24, 26, & 27 (different times). Educational sketch comedy show about mental health issues, written by mental health professionals who are also improv performers. All proceeds benefit the suicide-prevention nonprofit Garrett’s Space. 7–8 p.m. (Sept. 24 & 26), & 4–5 p.m. (Sept. 27), 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.
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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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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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Nate Topo Group.: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborDetroit jazz-funk ensemble led by the young saxophonist Nate Topolewski.
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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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Deer & Elk Duo.: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborClassic country, western swing, and hillbilly boogie covers by the Lansing-area duo of Jason Lantrip and Jeffery Gower.
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“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
MoreSept. 17 & 24. Performances by up to 12 aspiring and established area stand-up comics. 7:15 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $5 in advance at aacomedy.com & $6 at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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Ypsilanti Community Choir Rehearsal
MoreEvery Thurs., except Sept. 3 & 10. All invited to join this independent 50+ member community chorus to sing an eclectic program of choral works, Broadway show tunes, seasonal music, pop, and more. Weekly rehearsals, semiannual concerts. Ariel Toews Ricotta directs. 7 p.m. registration. 7:30 p.m., Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 201 N. River St., Ypsi. Free to visitors ($40 to join). ypsicommchoir.org.
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“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
MoreEvery Wed.–Sun., Sept. 24–Dec. 20. Rhiannon Ragland directs retired Detroit newscaster and playwright Devin Scillian’s family comedy-drama about a conflict between brothers—an aging country rocker and a buttoned-down finance guy—after their mother’s death. Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.), & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Wed.). 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org, (734) 433–7673, & (if available) at the door. Discounts available.
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“Classic Meets Cool”: Kerrytown Concert House
MoreTulsa (OK) pianist and composer Barron Ryan performs a repertoire that stretches from classical to jazz to pop to his own compositions, which are influenced by soul, funk, and country. Tonight’s program includes the Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back,” Debussy’s “Suite Bergamesque,” Pharrell Williams’ “Happy,” Oscar Peterson’s “Blues Etude,” and others. 7:30 p.m., 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $32–$42 (students, $20–$30) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com & at the door. (734) 769–2999.
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“Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping”: 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. 24: “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” (Akiva Schaffer & Jorma Taccone, 2016). Mockumentary musical comedy by the SNL-associated Lonely Island trio about the breakup of a pop rap group called the Style Boyz. Andy Samberg. 8 p.m.
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Paula Cole.: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborSold out.
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The Velvet Walrus.: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborLocal dance band with a huge repertoire of classic, New Wave, and modern rock hits.
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James Bourland & His Ex-Husbands.: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiRock ensemble led by versatile local singer-guitarist Bourland. Tonight they celebrate the 35th anniversary of the release of Nirvana’s Nevermind by playing the album in its entirety. Opener: Gregory Stovetop, a veteran Chelsea singer-songwriter whose influences range from Elvis and Johnny Cash to Soundgarden and The Replacements.
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Catzap.: Ann Arbor Funhouse
MoreAnn Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann ArborKalamazoo indie psych-rock and bedroom-pop instrumentalist who specializes in live digital loops. Opener: the East Lansing psych-rock and emo trio Tequila Mockingbird, the East Lansing rock quartet Final Boss Fight, and the Detroit-area pop-punk and emo band Team Cabin.
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My Salamander.: Blind Pig
MoreBlind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann ArborEclectic young local indie rock band. Openers: the Grand Haven indie rock singer-songwriter Stephen Lubera, the local indie alt-country-rock-flavored power-pop band Petalwave, and Toadally.
