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    Shelby & Jake.: Mash (Ypsilanti)

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    Mash (Ypsilanti) 400 W. River, Ypsilanti

    Lansing wife-and-husband duo of acoustic country-pop singer-guitarists.

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    Outbound Packard.: Zal Gaz Grotto

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    A mix of rock and alt-country covers and originals by this local band led by guitarist Dave Buehrer (aka Paledave).

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    TV Blackout.: Ziggy’s

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

    Ypsi psychedelic blues-rock trio. Openers: local blues-rock singer-songwriter & guitarist Adam Snyder, and the Detroit soul-inflected alt-pop singer-songwriter Bega.

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    Candlelight Concerts: Kalkaska String Quartet

    Candlelight Concerts: Kalkaska String Quartet
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    This Detroit-based ensemble presents 2 candlelight concerts tonight. “Tribute to Drake” (6:30 p.m.) features instrumental arrangements of music by the Canadian rapper, and “90s Hip-Hop on Strings” (8:45 p.m.) highlights instrumental arrangements of 90s hip-hop music. Age 8 & up. 6:30 & 8:45 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw Ave. $36–$56 per show. Preregistration required at feverup.com/en/ann-arbor/candlelight.

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    Riverside Swings: Riverside Arts Center

    Riverside Swings: Riverside Arts Center
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    Every Fri. Swing dancing to recorded music. No partner or experience required. Wear comfortable low-grip/tread shoes. Preceded at 7 & 8 p.m. by hour-long lessons. Followed by a “late-night blues-&-fusion” dance. The 1st Friday of each month is free, and the 3rd Friday includes a Charleston lesson. 9–11 p.m., 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. $5 (students, $4). riversidearts.org/riverside-swings.

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    “Comedy Gauntlet”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater

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    Ninety-second sets by 16 area stand-up comics, advancing tournament-style until a winner is decided. 9:30–10:45 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.

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    Briscoe.: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    All ages. Austin-based Americana folk-rock duo known for their twangy, countrified vocal harmonies on songs that evoke 60s & 70s classic folk-rock. Americana UK praises their 2025 album Heat of July as “a hugely satisfying listen from start to finish. For anyone who likes their Americana to be closer to the folky end, but still wants something to play in the car with the ‘top down’, this is a record that is full of fresh air, clear skies and open roads.” Opener: Leon Majcen, a Florida folk-rock singer-songwriter. $25.

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    “The Transformers: The Movie”: Fathom Entertainment

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    (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. 17–23: “The Transformers: The Movie” (Nelson Shin, 1986). Animated sci-fi action based on the popular television series about a war between 2 robotic clans. Various times; see website.

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    Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)

    Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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    Every Thurs., Sat., & Mon. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Thurs. & Mon.) or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). AARC Colonnade (6 p.m. Thurs.), 2621 Plymouth Rd.; AARC Traver Village (7 a.m. Sat.), 901 W. Eisenhower; and Corner Brewery (6 p.m. Mon.), 720 Norris, Ypsi. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com. 

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    parkrun USA

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    Every Sat. All invited to join a timed but noncompetitive 5K run/walk. 8 a.m., Lillie Park South, 4365 Platt. Free, but first-timers are requested to preregister at parkrun.us/lillie and arrive at 7:45 a.m. [email protected].

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    “Dexter/Chelsea Saturday Morning Breakfast Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society

    “Dexter/Chelsea Saturday Morning Breakfast Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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    Every Sat. Moderate-paced ride, 20 miles or more, to Dexter and beyond. Pack something to eat or stop in Dexter or Chelsea for coffee or breakfast. Note: Riders should be prepared to take care of themselves on all AABTS rides. Carry a water bottle, a spare tire or tube, a pump, a cell phone, and snacks. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 8 a.m. sharp, meet at Barton Nature Area parking lot, W. Huron River Dr. near Bird. Free. (734) 649–9762, [email protected].  

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    Just Between Friends Sale

    Just Between Friends Sale
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    Sept. 16–19. Semi-annual consignment sale, eagerly anticipated by parents of young children, offering a chance to buy & sell used maternity items, baby & children’s clothes, toys, and baby gear. Prices drop Sat. at 2 p.m. Doors shut 30 minutes before closing. 3–9 p.m. (Wed., tickets required), noon–9 p.m. (Thurs.), 9 a.m.–7 p.m. (Fri.), and 9–11 a.m. & 2–7 p.m. (Sat.), Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free if reserved online, $3 at the door; $5–$25 early access. For preregistration, discounts, and to sell items, go to annarbor.jbfsale.com.

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    “Quilt Day”: Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild

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    Local textile artist Debbie Grifka discusses her art quilts. The program begins with a brief business meeting and ends with a member show-and-tell and sale of quilting supplies. 9 a.m., WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg., Towsley Auditorium, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. $10/per lecture (members, free). [email protected].

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    POSTPONED: Michigan Folk School Folk Festival: Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation

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    Postponed to a date TBA due to weather.

    Live traditional old-time music by the local Vintage Stringband, country and folk songs by Ypsilanti singer-guitarist Kandy Fredrick, and traditional Irish folk music by Lochanna Móra. Display and sale of folk art and crafts, and demos of traditional crafts like blacksmithing, stained glass, leathercraft, basket weaving, and more. Also, participatory field games and food trucks. 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Staebler Farm County Park, 7734 Plymouth Rd. Free. (734) 926–0060, [email protected], mifolkschool.com.

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    Jesus is Lord women’s Conference: New Arbor Bible Church

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    8318 Carpenter Rd., Ypsilanti

    Sign up by August 30th for an extra prize!!

    ✨ You’re invited—no pressure, no pretending ✨

    If you’ve ever felt confused about faith… hurt by church… or you love Jesus and just want to grow deeper—this is for you.

    What does it really mean to say “Jesus is Lord”—and how does that shape our everyday lives?

    Join us for a one-day women’s gathering in Ann Arbor 💛
    A safe, honest space to ask questions, grow in your faith, or simply come and be.

    🗓 September 19
    🕙 10AM–6PM (doors open at 9)
    📍 New Arbor

    A full day of:
    • live worship
    • real, relatable messages
    • honest conversations (no pressure to share)
    • a powerful personal story
    • space to reflect, pray, or just be

    Lunch is provided 🥗
    Come alone or with a friend—you’ll be welcomed either way.

    Whether you’re searching, healing, or growing—you belong here 🤍

    💬 Questions or want to come? Message me or sign up here: https://subspla.sh/67bjx2w

    $10
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    “Pressing for Cider”: Hudson Mills Metropark

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    All invited to learn about the history of the milling hamlet of Hudson, take a short walk, join in pressing apple cider, and taste the fresh product. Open to all ages, but geared to families with kids age 4 & up. 11 a.m.–noon, HMM Activity Center, 8801 North Territorial, Dexter. $5 (kids under 2, free). Preregistration required at tinyurl.com/hudsonm-sep2026 by 4 p.m. the day before the program. $10 vehicle entrance fee. (734) 426–8211.