Events
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Drop-in Knitting: Spun
MoreEvery Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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“Flamenco Music Singing and Dancing as Cultural Legacy”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreFlamenco singer & guitarist Raúl Fraile discusses this traditional Spanish music, then performs a brief set with a percussionist TBA. 6:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Tuesday Night Workouts: Ann Arbor Track Club
MoreEvery Tues. Runners of all skill levels age 14 & up invited to participate in short, intense interval workouts. Arrive at 6:20 p.m. to warm up. 6:30 p.m., Ferry Field, 1150 S. State. Visitors free; $30/year membership for regular participants. Preregistration required at aatrackclub.org/interval-workouts.
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“In the Wake of the Ruined”: Literati Bookstore
MoreOhio-based romance writer Kalie Cassidy discusses her new fantasy-romance. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. $24 (includes a copy of the book) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567.
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“The History of Concrete”: Michigan Theater
MoreFilm screenings every day. Tickets $11.75 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, and U.S. veterans, $9.75; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Oct. 3 & 6: “The History of Concrete” (John Wilson, 2026). Following the finale of his acclaimed HBO series How To with John Wilson, the filmmaker looks to his beloved New York City for inspiration, setting out to make the definitive documentary on concrete. 6:30 p.m. (Sat. & Tues.)
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“Trivia with Terry!”: Argus Farm Stop
MoreAll invited to form teams to answer wacky trivia questions from this longtime Aut Bar trivia night emcee. 7–8:30 p.m., 1200 Packard. Free; food & drink for sale. (734) 997–5448.
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Nightspots
Jake Reichbart.: Earle
MoreEarle 121 W. Washington, Ann ArborSolo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.
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“Cure”: Michigan Theater
MoreFilm screenings every day. Tickets $11.75 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, and U.S. veterans, $9.75; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Oct. 6: “Cure” (Kiyoshi Kurosawa, 1997). A string of shocking, seemingly unmotivated murders—each committed by a different person yet bearing the same grisly hallmarks—leads a detective into a labyrinthine investigation. Japanese, subtitles. 7 p.m.
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Community Listing
Southern Smoke Foundation Fundraiser Dinner
MoreCollaboration dinner hosted by Miss Kim that includes 5 different chefs from the Metro Detroit area. Proceeds benefit the Southern Smoke Foundation, a non-profit that provides financial support, mental health resources, and crisis management tools to food and beverage industry workers.The lineup of chefs includes Ji Hye Kim of Miss Kim and Little Kim; Mamba Hamissi and Nadia Nijimbere of Baobab Fare; Rohani Foulkes, co-founder of Folk Detroit; Ederique Goudia, founder of In the Business of Food; Joe VanWagner of Echelon Kitchen + Bar; Bob Bennet of Zingerman’s Roadhouse.7 p.m., Miss Kim Korean Restaurant, 415 N. 5th Ave. $145 per person prepaid at -
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Drop-in Improv Games: Ypsi Improv
MoreOct. 6, 10, 17, 24, & 31. All age 16 & up invited to learn about and participate in improv games in a fun, relaxed, and judgment-free setting. No experience necessary. The Oct. 17 meeting is followed by an hour-long skills session discussing and practicing a specific improv skill. 7–9 p.m. (Tues.) & 2–4 p.m. (Sat.), Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Tickets $8 (Oct. 17, $15) in advance via PayPal or Venmo linked from meetup.com/ypsi-improv or in cash at the door.
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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
MoreEvery Tues. Singers of all ages and genders invited to join rehearsals of this award-winning a cappella chorus. 7–8:45 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4001 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free to visitors; dues for those who join. (734) 796–7467, [email protected], hvharmonizers.org.
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Ann Arbor Camera Club
MoreOct. 6 & 20. Club members share their projected digital slides (Oct. 6) and prints (Oct. 20) on various topics, including this month’s assignment, “Impressionistic/Surrealist.” Also, on Oct. 6, club member Charlie Unbehaun presents photos from an Alpine motorcycle tour, a Danube cruise, and a visit to northern Italy; and on Oct. 20, club member Dietmar Haenchen shares photos of Havana, Trinidad, Cienfuegos, and the Cuban countryside, along with reflections and stories. Guests asked to arrive 15 minutes early. 7–9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 2nd fl., 1501 W. Liberty (use rear entrance). Free. [email protected], annarborcameraclub.org.
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Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
MoreEvery Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught and prompted; no complicated steps, and no partner or experience needed. Bring clean, flat, nonslip shoes. First-timers asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. 7–9:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Suggested donation $8–$12 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with caregiver, free). (734) 665–7704, aactmad.org/english-country.
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Women’s A Cappella Chorus Rehearsal: Voices in Harmony
MoreEvery Tues. Women singers invited to join a rehearsal of this local 40-member a cappella barbershop harmony chorus. 7–9:30 p.m., UAW Local 898, 8975 Textile, Ypsi. Free to visitors (dues for those who join). (734) 765–3611, [email protected], voicesinharmonychorus.org.
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Opera Faculty Recital: U-M Music School
MoreU-M voice faculty perform works by Bizet, Bolcom, Donizetti, Karamanov, Strauss, and Verdi. 7:30 p.m., U-M Moore Bldg., Britton Recital Hall, 1100 Baits. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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Scandinavian Music Jam with Jaerv
MoreAll acoustic musicians invited to jam with the members of this award-winning Swedish traditional music quintet, which appears at the Ark tomorrow night (see Nightspots). Jaerv’s members play fiddle, nyckelharpa, drums, guitar, and flute. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with a potluck dinner. Listeners welcome. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Gretchen’s House, 2340 Oak Valley Dr. Free. [email protected], jaerv.com.
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Contemporary Directions Ensemble: U-M Music School
MoreJayce Ogren directs this music grad student ensemble in modern and contemporary works, including Gabriela Lena Frank’s Four Folk Songs, Huang Ruo’s Chamber Concerto No. 3, Zosha Di Castri’s Phonotopographie, Ligeti’s Aventures, and local composer Michael Daugherty’s This Land Sings. 8 p.m., U-M Walgreen Drama Center, Stamps Auditorium, 1226 Murfin. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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Nightspots
The Bad Plus.: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborVeteran Minneapolis modern jazz-fusion ensemble that has won critical acclaim over the years for their daring live shows, innovative groove-oriented sound, and willingness to buck conventional trends. It comes to town on a farewell tour with the latest, piano-less, incarnation of the band, featuring guitarist Ben Monder and saxophonist Chris Speed joining founding members bassist Reid Anderson and drummer Dave King. $35.
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Nightspots
Jazz Jam Session.: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiWith local jazz players TBA.
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Nightspots
Congress The Band.: Blind Pig
MoreBlind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann ArborAll ages. Anthemic indie rock with country-folk and Southern-rock influences by this up-and-coming South Carolina band known for their high-energy live shows. Note: Oct. 6 is sold out. $30.
