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    Codex.: Ann Arbor Funhouse

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    Ann Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann Arbor

    Toledo electronic artist. Openers: fellow area electronic acts Maxine, Naomi Lou, and Paradise Day.

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    Sub Urban.: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    All ages. Dark alt-pop with a glitchy electronic edge by this NYC singer-songwriter known for his theatrical live shows, androgynous stage presence, and powerful vocals. Opener: Golden Cats, a NYC alt-pop duo. $30.

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    Josh Adams: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase

    Josh Adams: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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    Sept. 25 & 26. Highly versatile, nationally touring Detroit comedian known for his clever observational humor, crowdwork, and storytelling abilities, a winner of the prestigious Showtime at the Apollo competition. 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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    “Rivalry Ride”: Active Against ALS

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    Bike ride to raise funds for ALS research from Spartan Stadium in East Lansing or from Stockbridge to Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. Riders and their bicycles are transported from Ann Arbor to East Lansing for the ride back to Michigan Stadium. A half-ride is also available. Lunch provided at the halfway point in Stockbridge. 6:30 a.m., bus leaves from Pioneer High School. $85 ($40 for half-ride participants who don’t need transportation). Preregistration required at activeagainstals.org/rivalryride.

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    Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet

    Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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    Every 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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    Filament: Academy of Early Music

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    This Philadelphia trio has championed 17th- and 18th-century chamber music since 2019 with a “fervor and delight that make early music seem current,” according to the Broad Street Review. Tonight, they present “The Muse’s Prism,” a mix of “greatest hits” from their first 7 years together—including consort music of William Lawes, sonatas by Buxtehude, Bertali, and Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre, unpublished sonatas taken directly from manuscripts, and the trio’s own arrangement of Bach’s beloved Schübler Chorales. With violinist Evan Few, viola da gambist Elena Kauffman, and keyboardist John Walthausen. Preceded at 6:45 p.m. by a talk. 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 306 N. Division. $35 (seniors, $30; students, $10) in advance at academyofearlymusic.org & (if available) at the door. $5 increase after Oct. 2. (734) 228–4338. 

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    “Trash Talk”: Washtenaw Zero Waste Coalition

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    See 26 Saturday. Today: A walking tour of the Michigan Stadium (8:30 a.m., meet at gate 1) showcases its zero waste measures, and a Zero Waste Fall Festival (noon–3 p.m., Kiwanis Thrift, 100 N. Staebler), with live music TBA, games, crafts, refreshments, free clothing repair, and tours of the facility. 8:30 a.m., various locations. Preregistration required for each separate event at trashtalktour.org. Free; donations appreciated.

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    Elemental Ecstatic Dance

    Elemental Ecstatic Dance
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    Every 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. 

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    Native Plant Sale: ReLeaf Michigan, Inc

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    158 Enterprise Dr. , Ann Arbor, Mich

    Native Plant Sale
    ReLeaf Michigan is hosting our semi- annual Native Plant Sale on September 27th at Guardian Tree Experts in Ann Arbor from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Orders must be placed by 9/20; Walk-ins welcome!
    Location: Guardian Tree Experts, 158 Enterprise Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48103

    www.releafmichigan.org

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    “Nature Lab”: U-M Museum of Natural History

    “Nature Lab”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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    Every Tues.–Sun. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s labs to use scientific tools and museum specimens. The newest program lets participants try out simulated snake senses (sight, hearing, and smell) to experience the world as if they were a snake. No live snakes. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.

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    Sunday Artisan Market

    Sunday Artisan Market
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    Every Sun. Juried market of local handmade arts & crafts, now in its 35th year. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Kerrytown Farmers Market pavilion. Free admission. (734) 913–9622. 

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    “Art Under the Sun”

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    Outdoor show and sale of glass artwork by Janet Kelman. Also, Tim Berla & Relics of the Future play their quirky jazz and country tunes from 1–3 p.m., and local contemplative poet R.J. Hejna signs copies of his new collection, Emblems of Earth and Light. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., 1410 Barnard. Free. (734) 353–5859, [email protected]. 

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    Country Fair: Wiard’s Orchards

    Country Fair: Wiard’s Orchards
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    Every Sat. & Sun., Sept. 12–Nov. 21; and Wed.–Fri., Sept. 16–Oct. 30. A carnival atmosphere with a variety of family-oriented fall activities on this family farm, including wagon rides, a petting farm, a corn maze, and more. For an extra charge on Sat. & Sun., an apple cannon, paintball, apple or pumpkin picking, and other activities available. Cider and donuts available. Also, on Sept. 12 & 13, the season opens with a food truck rally, and on Sept. 19 & 20, view classic cars at the Fall Car & Jeep Show. No pets. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., 5565 Merritt. (east of Carpenter), Ypsi. Weekend admission: $27.50 (babies under 2, free). Weekday admission: $18 (babies under 2, free) online only at wiards.com. (734) 482–7744.

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    Blast Corn Maze: Nixon Farms

    Blast Corn Maze: Nixon Farms
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    Every Fri.–Sun., Sept. 19–Nov. 1. A large corn maze with 3.5 miles of trails and 3 exits to allow for routes of various lengths. Also, a U-Pick pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo, pedal cars, straw maze, and yard games. On Sept. 27, Family Fun Day (11 a.m.–3 p.m.) features ice cream, balloon art, kids activities, and live music from the Saline Fiddlers. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. (Sat.), 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (Sun.), & 5–9 p.m. (Fri.), 6175 Daly, Dexter. $16 (ages 5–12, $13; age 4 & under, free with adult admission). blastcornmaze.com.

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    H.A.C. Ultimate

    H.A.C. Ultimate
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    Every Sun. All invited to a relaxed pickup game of this spirited team sport played with a flying disc. Note: Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave. 11:15 a.m., Fuller Park, just west of the pool & parking lot (or occasionally across the street). Free. (734) 846–9418, [email protected].

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    U-M Volleyball

    U-M Volleyball
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    Match vs. South Carolina. The U-M also has regular season home matches this month against LSU (Sept. 2, 7 p.m.), EMU (Sept. 17, 7 p.m.), a doubleheader against Cornell (Sept. 19, noon; Sept. 20, 1 p.m.), Penn State (Sept. 25, 7 p.m.), & Washington (Sept. 27, noon). 6:30 p.m., Crisler Center. $8 & $10 (groups of 10 or more, $3 each). (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com.