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Nikki D & The Sisters of Thunder.: JD’s Stage
MoreJD’s Stage 117 ½ S. Main, Chelsea, Michigan, United States7-piece multi-generational sacred steel family band from Toledo with a sound the Toledo Blade describes as “crisp, harmonious perfection, a mixture of church-ready gospel music and down home, gritty blues.” Sacred steel is a style of gospel music built around the steel guitar.
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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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“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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Rick Burgess Trio.: Earle
MoreEarle 121 W. Washington, Ann ArborJazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.
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Tam White: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
MoreSept. 4 & 5. Rising Detroit-area stand-up comic, improv performer, and host of the comedy hip-hop show “Hip-Prov” shares her thoughts on everything from marriage to her inability to twerk. 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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First Saturday Contra Dance: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
MoreJason Little calls to music by the Pittsfield Open Band. Bring clean shoes for dancing. Beginner’s introduction 7 p.m. 7:30–10:30 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $10–$15 suggested donation. (734) 274–0773, aactmad.org.
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U-M Football vs. WMU
MoreSold out. 7:30 p.m., Michigan Stadium. (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com/sports/football.
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Eric Moore.: Mash (Ypsilanti)
MoreMash (Ypsilanti) 400 W. River, YpsilantiBluesy folk-rock singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist.
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Jerry Mack & the Terraplanes.: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborVeteran local band led by singer-guitarist Mack that plays a mix of houserocking blues, uptown swing, soulful R&B, and roots rock, along with a few Motown songs.
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SoZen.: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiWaterford progressive thrash-metal band. Openers: fellow Detroit-area area heavy-metal bands Defect, Life Has Taught, and Sins of Hate.
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Rollie Tussing Trio.: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborEnsemble led by Tussing, a nationally known local guitar virtuoso who specializes in prewar country blues, hot jazz, and pop tunes of the 1920s & 30s, along with occasional “contemporary” fare like Buck Owens 1964 hit “Crying Time.” $20.
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Corndaddy.: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborVeteran local alt-country band led by singer-songwriters Kevin Brown and Jud Branam, whose original songs filter early 70s country-rock through the influences of bluegrass, power pop, and 60s rock. 8:30 p.m.
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“Disco Boutique.”: Ann Arbor Funhouse
MoreAnn Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann ArborWith local DJs Mogi Grumble and Gemstone James.
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“The Ann Arbor Fall Beard Day Fest 2026.”
MoreWith performances by various local and Detroit-area bands, including the classic-rock cover band Van Haven, the Christian-centered rock band Redemption Road, the psychedelic-leaning alt-rock band Lucid, the heavy rock band Unholy Honor, and the hard-rock band Keller. $20.
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“The Three Wishes Tour.”: Blind Pig
MoreBlind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann ArborShowcase of 3 rising female alt-folk acts, including L.A–based cinematic pop-folk singer-songwriter Amélie Farren, Texas-based folk-fantasy singer-songwriter Lilith Max, and Rabbitology, the stage name of quirky Michigan-based folktronica singer-songwriter Nat Timmerman. $35.
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Tam White: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
MoreSept. 4 & 5. Rising Detroit-area stand-up comic, improv performer, and host of the comedy hip-hop show “Hip-Prov” shares her thoughts on everything from marriage to her inability to twerk. 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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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
MoreEvery Sun., Tues., & Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different locations. Rain or shine. Dozer Coffee (7 a.m. Tues. & 8 a.m. Sun.), 112 Jackson Plz., (734) 929–9022 & Fleet Feet (7 p.m. Wed.), 123 E. Liberty, (734) 769–5016. Free. fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
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2026 Saline Community Fair
MoreSept. 2–6. Old-fashioned community fair featuring agricultural and craft exhibits, carnival rides every day (open at 4 p.m. weekdays, 1 p.m. weekends), and a variety of special events, including a dog of the year contest (winners announced 5:30 p.m. Fri.), touch a truck (10 a.m. Thurs.), an instrument petting zoo (11 a.m.–1 p.m. Thurs.) led by members of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, a talent show (6:30 p.m. Fri.), a rodeo (7 p.m. Fri.), the USA Auto Cross Championship Derby (7 p.m. Sun.), livestock shows & auctions, tractor & draft horse pulls, a reptile show, a euchre tournament, and more. Live music includes popular Michigan-based a cappella comedy & music quartet Three Men and a Tenor (6 p.m. Sat.), renowned touring student fiddle ensemble the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic (3 p.m. Sun.), and more. See salinefair.org for complete schedule. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. (Wed.–Sat.) & 10 a.m.–9 p.m. (Sun.), Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $5 (Wed.) & $10 (Thurs.–Sun.). Ride armbands $22–$25. [email protected].
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MI Postcards for Patriots
MoreSept. 6, 13, 20, & 27. All invited to drop-in to volunteer to help turn out the vote for the November 2026 election by writing postcards and other activities. 10:30 a.m.–noon, AADL Pittsfield. Free. [email protected], equalityingov.org.
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Elemental Ecstatic Dance
MoreEvery Sun. Dancers of all ages and abilities invited for free-form dancing to a variety of recorded music, from EDM to classical and ambient to world music. Wear loose clothes, barefoot or stocking feet. 10:45 a.m.–1 p.m. A2 Yoga, 2030 Commerce. $20 (age 11 & under, free) cash or Venmo (@andjru) at the door only. tinyurl.com/ecstatic-dance-a2.
