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    “Night Terrors”: Wiard’s Orchards

    “Night Terrors”: Wiard’s Orchards
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    Sept. 19, 25, & 26. A haunted hayride, an asylum, and three more scary attractions, all bristling with scores of costumed monsters. Refreshments available from the Wiard’s Country Store. Recommended for ages 12 & up. 7:15–11:30 p.m., 5565 Merritt, Ypsi. Tickets $36–$65 in advance only at hauntedhousemichigan.com. (734) 390–9212.

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    “Comedy Night”: Bløm Mead + Cider

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    Stand-up comedy by Jacob Barr and other local comics. Usually sells out. 7:30–9 p.m. 100 S. Fourth Ave. $10 (includes one 12-oz. pour of mead, cider, or nonalcoholic beverage) in advance at drinkblom.com/events & (if available) at the door. (734) 548–9729.

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    “The Music of John Coltrane: Africa/Brass”: University Musical Society Ypsi Freighthouse Residency

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    U-M jazz trumpet professor Kris Johnson and Detroit saxophonist Marcus Elliot lead a 10-piece brass section and rhythm players in reimagining Coltrane’s seminal 1961 large ensemble composition. Age 12 & 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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    3rd Saturday Contra Dance: Pittsfield Union Grange

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    Rick Szumski calls to live music by Debbie Jackson and friends. Bring clean shoes for dancing. Beginners’ intro at 7 p.m. 7:30–10:30 p.m., 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $10–$15 suggested donation (pay what you can). (734) 274–0773.

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    Shade Zero.: The Arboretum

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    The Arboretum 984 E. Michigan Ave., Saline

    Detroit-area alt-rock band.

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    Laith Al-Saadi.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    This veteran local singer-guitarist, a former finalist on The Voice, plays an eclectic mix of roots Americana, classic rock, and blues, including many originals. Guitar World calls him “a cross between Danny Gatton and Buddy Guy at their best.”

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    Rory Nevins.: Mash (Ypsilanti)

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    Mash (Ypsilanti) 400 W. River, Ypsilanti

    Mid-Michigan singer-guitarist who plays mainly acoustic classic rock covers.

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    “Fallout Shelter.”: Ziggy’s

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

    Freeform electronic music night with rotating DJs spinning a mix house, techno, bass, and dance music.

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    Fustercluck & Friends: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater

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    Performance by an ensemble of 4 Detroit-area improvisers with over a century of combined experience. 8:30–9:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.

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    Slothrust.: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    All ages. Boston-area alt-rock band led by singer-guitarist Leah Wellbaum, an engaging performer and versatile songwriter known for her cheeky lyrics and grungy choruses. Opener: The Velveteers, a polished female-fronted heavy alt-rock band from Colorado. $25.

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    Yellowhammer.: Habitat Lounge

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    Habitat Lounge 3050 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor

    Local quartet, led by Pherotones trumpeter Ross Huff, that plays jazz standards, retro lounge music, and funk.

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    Esh Schaden Trio.: North Star Lounge

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

    Local jazz ensemble led by pianist Schaden. 9–10:15 p.m. $20.

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    Fangs & Twang.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Ypsi trio of Black Jake & the Carnies members that plays twangy, high-energy country rock, with songs about vampires, mummies, and other fantastical creatures. 9:30–11:30 p.m.

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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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    “Heaven in Stone and Glass”: 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. 20 & 23: “Heaven in Stone and Glass” (Rob Kaczmark & Branden J. Stanley, 2026). Religious documentary exploring sacred mysteries built into Gothic cathedrals. Various times; see website.

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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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    “Ann Arbor’s 9/11 Heroes Run”: U-M Nichols Arboretum

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    This Sunday, September 20, the Michigan 9/11 Heroes Run will be held at the University of Michigan’s Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor, marking 25 years since the attacks. Since 2021, student veterans from the Armed Forces Association at Michigan’s Ross School of Business have organized the event, bringing the University and Michigan communities together to honor those lost on 9/11 and the service members who served in the wars that followed.

    Every participating veteran was impacted by 9/11 and served in some capacity during the War on Terror. Now, they’re back in the classroom at Michigan, alongside a generation with no firsthand memory of the attacks. The Ann Arbor 9/11 Heroes Run is one of over 100 races the Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) is holding nationwide this month, honoring 1stLt Travis Manion, a Marine killed in Iraq in 2007, and working to carry forward the legacy of service that followed 9/11.

    WHAT: A 5K honoring those lost on September 11 and those who served in the wars that followed

    WHERE: Michigan’s Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor, 1610 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor MI

    WHEN: Sunday, September 20 at 10:00 AM

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    CANCELLED: Bubble Fest: Broadway Park West

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    Event cancelled due to weather. Will be rescheduled for a date TBA.

     

    bubble machine, bubble blowing, and kids activities. Surprises TBA from the Detroit Circus. Pizza and ice cream for sale. 10 a.m.–1 p.m., 841 Broadway. Free. lowertowna2.org/events.