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    Jill & Wolf: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Local husband-and-wife acoustic duo of Jill & Wolf Reuter. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

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    Rounding Third: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Local 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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    Magic: The Gathering (MTG): Sylvan Factory

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    Every 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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    Mallery Lynn: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Jackson-based country-rock singer.

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    “Nude Noir”: Marquee Arts

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    An evening of live performance and visual art celebrating the human form. Attendees are invited to move freely between aerialist dance and drag performances in the main auditorium and intimate burlesque performances in the screening room. Also, in the lobby and throughout the venue, performances by dancers and contortionists, as well as body painting, live figure drawing, and an exhibition of art. 6 p.m., Michigan Theater. Tickets $65–$100 in advance at (800) 745–3000, marquee-arts.org/live-events & (if available) at the door.

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    Heather Black Project: Sam Hill

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    Sam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.

    Vintage jazz and blues by an ensemble led by Heather Schwartz, a talented local singer whose vocal style also reflects gospel, R&B, soul, and hip-hop influences. 

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    “Go4Garrett’s Space”: Garrett’s Space Fundraiser

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    Light dinner, drinks, speakers, a silent auction, and performances TBA in a benefit for this Ann Arbor–based mental health nonprofit for adults age 18–28. Also, mindfulness workshops, including meditation and sound bath sessions. 6–9 p.m.,WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg., Towsley Auditorium, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. $100 (age 29 & up), $25 (ages 18–28), & $10 (high school students), or pay what you can. Registration required at garrettsspace.org/go4garrettsspace. [email protected].

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    Bobby Pennock Trio: North Star Lounge

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Folk-rock ensemble led by Pennock, a Plymouth singer-songwriter whose style draws its influences from Paul Simon and Harry Chapin, with a helping of the Beatles thrown in for good measure. 6:30–7:45 p.m. $15.

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    Kait Bimer: Moonwinks Tavern

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    Moonwinks Tavern 5151 Plymouth Rd. (734) 994-5151.

    Thoughtful folk-style originals by this U-M jazz vocals student.

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    Ben Paterson Organ Trio: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Ensemble led by acclaimed NYC jazz organist Paterson. Tonight they are joined by veteran guitarist Randy Napoleon, an Ann Arbor native and MSU jazz professor.

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    Sal Demilio: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase

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    Aug. 28 & 29. Veteran Detroit comic who blends observational humor with self-deprecating commentary about his Italian American family, getting thrown out of school, and dealing with modern technology. Opening act TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 at aacomedy.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.

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    “Emma’s Wedding(s)”: Purple Rose Theatre Company

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    Every Wed.–Sun., June 25–Aug. 30. (See review) Kate Thomsen directs longtime Purple Rose resident playwright Carey Crim’s comedy-drama about a group of old friends gathered to celebrate their friend Emma’s fourth wedding. Together, they revisit their memories of each of her previous three weddings to “the one.” Adult language and subject matter. 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). 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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    BlankSlate: Ziggy’s

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

    Detroit-based progressive alt-rock band. Openers: Pillow Princess (see above), the young local pop-punk trio Vitascopes, and psychedelic blues-rock and grunge by the Will Conrad Band.

     

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    Ralph McKee Blues Band: Zal Gaz Grotto

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    Energetic, sophisticated blend of danceable soul, blues, and rock by this band led by Hoodang bassist McKee.

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    Maddy Ringo: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Canadian singer-songwriter, a recent U-M voice grad, whose songs are inspired by the likes of Joni Mitchell, K. D. Lang, and Suzanne Vega. Opener: Mikey Abbasspour, an eclectic local singer-songwriter & classical guitarist. $24.

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    My Salamander: North Star Lounge

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Eclectic young local indie rock band. 9–10:15 p.m. Ticket price TBA.

     

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    Team Cabin: Ann Arbor Funhouse

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    Ann Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann Arbor

    Detroit-area pop-punk and emo band. Opener: Shindig Machine, a local postpunk rock trio.

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    “Fuzz Fest 10.”: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    Aug. 27–29: “Fuzz Fest 10.” With 30-minute sets by 11 different area heavy rock bands each night.

    Aug. 29: the Detroit postpunk power pop garage trio The Strains, the Detroit psychedelic punk band Cherry Drop, the popular veteran Ypsi Detroit-style rock ‘n’ roll band Mazinga, the Ypsi psychedelic garage rock band Velvet Snakes, the Detroit hardcore band Supreme Mystic, the Detroit prog rock band Blood Rune Sigil, the Detroit self-styled “poolside glitter punk” band Hayley & The Crushers, the Grand Rapids doom-metal stoner band Ghost Pipe, the Grand Rapids skate punk band Reckless Rhythms, the Chicago instrumental prog-rock duo Coyote Man, and the Ypsi self-styled “space-sludge emo-crust” band Tongue. $20.