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    Saints of Soul.: Live

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    Live 102 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    Detroit R&B, soul, and funk septet fronted by vocalist Sorilbran Stone.

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    Magic: The Gathering (MTG): Sylvan Factory

    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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    Ann Arbor Kirtan

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    All invited to try kirtan, an ancient yogic spiritual practice that involves singing and chanting. Accompanied by live music on tabla, harmonium, bass, sarangi, and finger cymbals. The program ends with silent meditation and homemade chai tea. 7 p.m., Prana Yoga Studio, 5060 Jackson Rd. Free; donations accepted. (734) 476-2621.

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    “Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy

    “Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
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    Fri. 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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    Saahnjoo.: Water Tower Distilling Co.

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    Water Tower Distilling Co. 23 N. Washington,, Ypsilanti

    Detroit-based ambient-pop artist who layers field recordings with synth, voice, and other instruments.

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    The Non-Prophits.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Blues-inflected Southern rock ensemble.

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    Ray Bonneville.: JD’s Stage

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    JD’s Stage 117 ½ S. Main, Chelsea, Michigan, United States

    Veteran blues and country-rock guitarist and harmonica player from Montreal known for his raspy, laid-back vocals.

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    Oktoberfest: The Circ Bar

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    210 South 1st Street, Ann Arbor

    Oktoberfest at Circ is back. Grab your lederhosen and dirndls (prizes for best dressed) and join us for an evening of steins, strings, and spirited tradition. We’ll have German Polka, Oktoberfest beer samplings from local breweries, and a courtyard alive with music, laughter, and a little Bavarian magic. Come raise a glass, stay for the celebration.

    thecircbar.com

    Free admittance
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    Oktoberfest: The Circ Bar

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    Celebration featuring live polka music by the Meridian Band, German food and drink specials, beer samples, themed games including Hammerschlagen (a traditional game involving driving nails into a large log) and steinholding contests, and prizes for best dressed (in traditional Alpine garb like lederhosen and dirndls). 7–10 p.m., 210 S. First St. Free admission. thecircbar.com.

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    Rick Burgess Trio.: Earle

    Rick Burgess Trio.
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    Earle 121 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Jazz 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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    “Sofa Stories: Stories on Stage and Screen”: University Musical Society Ypsi Freighthouse Residency

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    Performances of original monologues and screenings of short films from the Detroit-based Sofa Stories Project about the experiences of young people impacted by housing insecurity. Age 14 & up. 7:30 p.m., 100 Market Pl., Ypsi. Tickets $5 (additional donation appreciated) in advance at ums.org/season/2026-27-season & (if available) at the door. (734) 764–2538.

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    “The Road Less Traveled By: A Tribute to H. Robert Reynolds”: U-M Symphony Band

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    Jason Fettig and guest conductors lead this music student ensemble in works by Grainger, Holst, Bach, William Bolcom, and others. The program honors Reynolds, the longtime U-M director of bands who passed away earlier this year, and includes the premiere of Elegy, a new work by contemporary American composer Giovanni Santos featuring saxophone soloist Timothy McAllister. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. (734) 764–0583.

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    Ladyship Warship.: The Arboretum

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    The Arboretum 984 E. Michigan Ave., Saline

    Detroit hard-rock duo of singer-guitarist EZ Myers and singer-drummer Kristin Lyn.

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    David Nail.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Veteran Nashville country singer-songwriter from Missouri known for his raw & direct lyrics and powerful voice. “Nail’s robust, resonant tenor just might be country’s most limber and soulful this side of Ronnie Dunn,” writes The Washington Post. Tonight he plays songs from his extensive catalog, along with new tunes from an album set to be released later this year. $40.