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“Sharon Mills Open House Tour”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
MoreSept. 20 & 27. Docent-led tour of historic building and grounds along the River Raisin, which includes a hydroelectric generator that was one of many Southeast Michigan facilities that comprised Henry Ford’s Village Industry project. 1–5 p.m., Sharon Mills County Park, 5701 Sharon Hollow, Manchester. Free. 971–6337.
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International Day of Peace: Community Commons Initiating Committee
MoreCommunity celebration including music, poetry, speeches, and art-making TBA. Bring your own music, words, and art to contribute. 1-5 p.m., Liberty Plaza Park, Liberty and Division. Free. [email protected]
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Annual Ann Arbor Russian Festival: St. Vladimir Russian Orthodox Church
MoreSept. 19 & 20. Slavic food and drinks, including blini, borscht, and more. Live entertainment by bell ringers, St. Vladimir’s Choir, traditional dancers, and others. Also, a tearoom with Russian sweets, church tours, and a kids corner with a bounce house, petting zoo, games, and more. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. (Sat.) & 1–7 p.m. (Sun.), St. Vladimir Church, 9900 Jackson Rd., Dexter. Free admission. (734) 475–4590, annarborrussianfestival.org.
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“Walking with Whales Tour”: U-M Museum of Natural History
MoreEvery Sun. Thirty-minute tour that uses the museum’s specimens to tell the story of prehistoric whales and dolphins, who had 4 limbs and walked on land. 1:30 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. (734) 764–0478.
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“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring”: 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.
Sept. 20: “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (Peter Jackson, 2001). Extended version of the first in the epic adventure movie trilogy based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic 3-volume fantasy series concerning a humble hobbit trying to save the world of Middle-earth. The other 2 films screen Sept. 27 & Oct. 4. 1:30 p.m.
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Sunday Drop-in Tour: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
MoreEvery Sun. Docent-led tours exploring the museum’s collection of statues in “Statue Sunday” (Sept. 6), “Animals in the Ancient World” (Sept. 13), a look at connections between Mediterranean cultures in “Connections in the Ancient World” (Sept. 20), and “Highlights of the Kelsey” (Sept. 27). 2–3 p.m., 434 S. State. Free. (734) 764–9304.
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Artist Interview: WSG Gallery
MoreInterview with artist and longtime gardener Valerie Mann about her art and her practice. Mann is showing her paintings, drawings, and sculptures of flowers this month at WSG (see Galleries). 2–3 p.m., 111 E. Ann. Free. (734) 761–2287.
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“Fall Mushroom Hunt”: Waterloo Natural History Association
MoreMushroom experts Phil Tedeschi and Kirk Coppernoll lead a search for mushrooms and help participants identify what they have collected. Bring waxed paper and a basket or paper bag. 2–3:30 p.m., Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush, Chelsea. $2 (families, $5); preregistration required at [email protected] (include name, phone number, and number of attendees). $15 Michigan recreation passport ($20 at the gate) required.
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Forest Lawn Cemetery Tour: Dexter Heritage Society/Dexter District Library
MoreWalking tour of this historic cemetery and the graves of prominent Dexter residents portrayed by Dexter residents in period costume. Includes U.S. Senator Royal Samuel Copeland, Dr. William C. and Lillian Wylie, Calvin Turner Fillmore, and others. Uneven ground. 2–4 p.m., preregistration required (space limited) at dexter.lib.mi.us/events or (734) 426–4477, ext. 120. Free, donations to the cemetery tree fund gratefully accepted.
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“Photographing Orchids”: Ann Arbor Orchid Society Monthly Meeting
MorePresentation by Michigan master gardener Lynn O’Shaughnessy. Also, a silent auction, orchid raffle table, and show-and-tell. 2–4 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, rm. 125, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. [email protected], annarbororchidsociety.org.
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Farmstead Tours: Pittsfield Township Historical Society
MoreGuided tours of the historic 1832 Sutherland-Wilson farmstead. Also, in the house, Somewhere in Time, an exhibit mounted by the Ann Arbor Modern Quilt Guild. 2–5 p.m., Sutherland-Wilson Farm, 797 W. Textile. Free. [email protected], pittsfieldhistory.org.
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Michigame Design Lab Game Playtesting: Bløm Mead + Cider
MoreAll invited to try out new board and card games from local designers and provide feedback. 2–6 p.m., 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.
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Artists’ Mixer: Neighborhood Theatre Group
MoreAll invited to meet, connect, and collaborate with fellow local creatives. Light refreshments and drinks served. 3–5 p.m., the Back Office Studio, 13 N. Washington, Ypsi. Free; preregistration recommended at ntgypsi.org. [email protected].
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“Bacon: The History of America’s Most (Un)Desirable Food”: Culinary Historians of Ann Arbor
MoreUniversity of Tennessee-Chattanooga history professor Mark Johnson discusses how bacon overcame religious prohibition, cultural contempt, and dietary advice to become a gastronomic and pop cultural phenomenon. Q&A. 4–5:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level program rm. Also via YouTube,; URL at culinaryhistoriansannarbor.org or aadl.org/events. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“The Great Library Brawl”: Ann Arbor District Library
MorePro wrestlers from Flint-based Pure Pro Wrestling compete in family-friendly bouts featuring classic pro wrestling storylines, props, and elaborate costumes. Concessions. 4–6 p.m., AADL Warehouse, 265 Parkland Plz. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Stories of Home: Storytelling”: University Musical Society Ypsi Freighthouse Residency
MoreAll invited to join the artists behind Sofa Stories (see 18 Fri. listing) in an interactive storytelling session designed to help participants craft, shape, and then perform their own personal stories on the theme of “home.” Age 14 & up. 4 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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A2 Summer Streets Music Series: Main Street Area Association
MoreEvery Thurs.–Sun., June 4–Sept. 28. Local musicians TBA perform at several locations along Main St. downtown. Rain cancels. 4 p.m. Thurs.–Sun., S. Main between E. Washington & W. William. For the complete lineup, go to mainstreetannarbor.org/a2-summer-streets.
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Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings: Zal Gaz Grotto
More2070 W. Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor
10-piece big band led by Chris Smith, specializing in hot jazz of the 1920s and 30s. Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Duke Ellington and other jazz legends are prominent in their repertoire. Great for listening or dancing.
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Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings.: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborLocal 10-piece big band led by tubaist Chris Smith that specializes in the old-time big band music of the late 1920s and early 1930s associated with Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver.
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Patty PerShayla.: JD’s Stage
MoreJD’s Stage 117 ½ S. Main, Chelsea, Michigan, United StatesHigh-energy rock ’n’ roll by a trio led by this Nashville-based, Michigan-bred singer-songwriter & bassist, who draws on blues, classic, and progressive rock traditions to make her energetic and introspective songs.
