Events
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“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
MoreFri. Sept. 4 & 18 and every Sat. & Sun. During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers show some barnyard buddies, including a Highland cow, a chicken, a Flemish giant rabbit, and a miniature donkey at 7:30 p.m. On Sat. & Sun., staffers show the cow, chicken, and rabbit at 1 & 4 p.m., and the donkey at 2 & 3 p.m. All tickets include a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. 7–9 p.m. (Fri.) and noon–5 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $15 (kids ages 2–12, $13; under age 2, free) cash or credit at the door only. (734) 929–9324, thecreatureconservancy.org.
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“Vintage Victors: Historic U-M Football Films at the Observatory”: U-M Bentley Historical Library
MoreAll invited to kick off the season by viewing some vintage U-M football films on the Observatory’s 14-foot video screen. Archivists on hand to answer questions. Also, a pop-up exhibit featuring some historic U-M football treasures. Noon–5 p.m., Detroit Observatory, 1398 E. Ann. Free. detroitobservatory.umich.edu.
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“Hiveside Chat”: Community Farm of Ann Arbor
MoreBeekeeper Eileen Dickenson leads a hands-on introduction to biodynamic beekeeping. 1–3 p.m., 1525 S. Fletcher, Chelsea. Free. communityfarmofannarbor.com.
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International Vulture Awareness Day Celebration: Leslie Science & Nature Center
MoreAll invited to learn about the important role vultures play in the ecosystem through talks and hands-on activities. Also, a “Bald Is Beautiful” photo booth, a vulture-themed relay race, vulture trivia, and a chance to meet a live turkey vulture. 1–4 p.m. 1831 Traver. Tickets (price TBA) in advance at discoverscienceandnature.org/calendars & at the door. (734) 997–1553.
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Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History
MoreEvery Sat. Thirty-minute tour of the museum’s exhibits and galleries, as well as an introduction to some current U-M biological sciences research projects. 1:30 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. (734) 764–0478.
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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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Rumble of the Bumble
MoreStreet festival highlighting environmental issues and the plight of pollinators, featuring live outdoor wrestling matches (8–10 p.m.) on a stage on the street. Also, a puppet parade (2 p.m.), dancers, acrobats, and other street performers, games, vendor booths, interactive art installations, art for sale, and a kids area with activities. At the Freighthouse, live music TBA and a storytime. Food for sale. 2–10 p.m., Depot Town, E. Cross between N. River St. & N. Huron St., Ypsi. Free, donations welcome. For event details, go to rumbleofthebumble.org. m.
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Pittsfield Open Band: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
MoreSept. 5 & 19. Jam session open to all musicians interested in working on jigs, reels, and waltzes to have fun, learn tunes, and develop contra dance music skills. All instruments welcome. Bring the Ruffwater Fakebook, the Portland Collection, and the Waltz Books if you have them. The band also hosts a workshop this month, Contra Play for Acoustic Musicians (Sept. 6, 7 p.m., Gretchen’s House 2340 Oak Valley Dr., $15) with the band Raven and Goose (Corwin and Grace). 3–5 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Masking optional. Free. (734) 709–8748, [email protected].
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“The Side Questers”: Ann Arbor District Library Author Event
MoreLocal author J.J. Kochmanski reads from & discusses his debut sci-fi fantasy about a pair of video game side characters who team up to prove to themselves—and their creators—that they can be heroes too. Signing. 4–5:30 p.m., AADL Traverwood. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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A2 Summer Streets Music Series: Main Street Area Association
MoreEvery Thurs.–Sun., June 4–Sept. 28. Local musicians TBA perform at several locations along Main St. downtown. Rain cancels. 4 p.m. Thurs.–Sun., S. Main between E. Washington & W. William. For the complete lineup, go to mainstreetannarbor.org/a2-summer-streets.
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Nightspots
Rounding Third.: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiLocal folk-rock quartet with bluegrass & Irish music flavors whose instrumentation features guitars, banjo, flute, and keyboard. 4:30–6:30 p.m.
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“Let’s Be Friends: Cycling & Mountain Biking”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreAll invited to meet with others interested in bicycle riding. 5–6 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Nightspots
Keegan Jacko.: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborMainstream country covers, and some originals, by a band led by this Detroit-area singer-guitarist. 5 p.m.
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Magic: The Gathering (MTG): Sylvan Factory
MoreEvery Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game MTG.
Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): “Commander.” A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free.
Wed. (6 p.m.): “Pauper.” A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5.
Wed. (6:30 p.m.): “Standard.” Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.
Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Friday Night Draft.” Cost and format vary. Various times, 2459 W. Stadium. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
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Nightspots
Fred & Dan.: Sam Hill
MoreSam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.Duo that plays cover songs from a variety of genres.
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Nightspots
Joshua Elwood & Friends.: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborYoung jazz ensemble led by West Michigan saxophonist Elwood. $18.
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“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 1”: 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. 5: “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 1” (Francis Lawrence, 2014). The third installment in the Hunger Games series. 6:30 p.m. (Cinemark) & 7 p.m. (Emagine).
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“Saturday Night Improv: Double Header”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
MoreEvery Sat., except Sept. 26. Rotating lineup of two local improv troupes. On Sept. 5, the show is followed by Tony & Friends (8:30–9:30 p.m.), featuring Hear.Say owner Tony DeRosa and other improv comics TBA performing long-form comedy. 7–8 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.
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Nightspots
Isis Damil.: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborJazz ensemble led by this Detroit singer-songwriter with a sultry, soulful mezzo voice whose jazzy R&B songs seamlessly blend spirituality and sensuality.
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Nightspots
Paul Sprawl.: Moonwinks Tavern
MoreMoonwinks Tavern 5151 Plymouth Rd. (734) 994-5151.Rootsy blues- and folk-style singer-songwriter from California known for his wry, quirky lyrics and inventive guitar style that incorporates lots of alternate tunings and rhythmic tapping.
