Events
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Observer Editor
International Folk Dance Party: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
MoreOct. 4 & 18. Traditional Eastern European and Middle Eastern circle and line dancing to recorded music. No experience or partner needed. Wear loose-fitting clothing and clean, flat, nonslip shoes. Beginners welcome. Preceded at 2 p.m. by a lesson. 3–5 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Pay what you can ($10 suggested; first time, free). [email protected].
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FreeObserver Editor
Chamber Concerts: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
MoreOct. 17 & 18 (different times & locations). An ensemble of 7 A2SO musicians led by A2SO concertmaster Aaron Berofsky performs a program of chamber music that includes Camille Saint-Saëns’s Fantaisie for Violin and Harp; Arthur Foote’s A Night Piece for Flute and String Quartet; Rebecca Clarke’s Prelude, Allegro, and Pastorale for Clarinet and Viola; and Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro for Flute, Violin, Harp and String Quartet. 7 p.m. (Sat.) & 3 p.m. (Sun.), First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor, 4001 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. (Sat.) & First Presbyterian Church of Ypsilanti, 300 N. Washington, Ypsi (Sun.) Free, but preregistration is required at a2so.org/chamber-concerts. (734) 994–4801.
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Observer Editor
Sphinx Virtuosi: University Musical Society
MoreThis Detroit-based chamber orchestra of string players performs American Dialogues 250, a program highlighted by Rachel McFarlane’s newly commissioned piece American Dialogue and a reimagination of the polytonal “Blues” movement from Ravel’s Violin Sonata no. 2. Also, a new song cycle by Damien Geter with a libretto by Aaron Dworkin featuring acclaimed mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges, Stravinsky’s Concerto for Strings in D, and contemporary works by Roberto Sierra and Jessie Montgomery. 4 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. Tickets $32–$54 (students $15–$20) in advance at ums.org, by phone, & (if available) at the door. (734) 764–2538.
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Observer Editor
“Spirited Away”: Fathom Entertainment
More(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).
Oct. 17–21: “Spirited Away” (Hayao Miyazaki, 2002). Dubbed (Fri., Sat., & Wed.) and subtitled (Mon. & Tues.) screenings of this Oscar-winning Japanese anime about a girl who must rescue her parents from a haunted bath house. 4 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) and 7 p.m. (Sun.–Wed.).
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FreeObserver Editor
“Nourishing Networks: A Street Food History of New Orleans”: Culinary Historians of Ann Arbor
MoreLibrary of Congress historian Ashley Rose Young presents, via Zoom on a big screen, the story of how the Crescent City’s unique Creole cuisine has been shaped by food vendors and their customers. Q&A. Note that the start time is an hour later than usual. 5–6:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Also via YouTube; URL at culinaryhistoriansannarbor.org or aadl.org/events. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Nightspots
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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Observer Editor
“Tales from the Cryptid: An Improvised Urban Legend”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
MoreOct. 11 & 18. A fully unscripted one-act theatrical show about the appearance of a new cryptid that shakes up a small town. Also, on Oct. 18, a family-friendly matinee performance (3–4 p.m.). 6–7 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.
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FreeObserver Editor
Ann Arbor Morris
MoreEvery Sun., except Oct. 11. (See My Town, pg. 29.) All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English ceremonial dance thought to be descended from the 15th-century Spanish morisca. Wear athletic shoes. 6–8 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Free. [email protected].
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Nightspots
Tim Ries Quartet.: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborJazz ensemble led by this highly regarded tenor and soprano jazz saxophonist, a Tecumseh native currently living in NYC.
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Observer Editor
“Spirited Away”: Fathom Entertainment
More(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).
Oct. 17–21: “Spirited Away” (Hayao Miyazaki, 2002). Dubbed (Fri., Sat., & Wed.) and subtitled (Mon. & Tues.) screenings of this Oscar-winning Japanese anime about a girl who must rescue her parents from a haunted bath house. 4 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) and 7 p.m. (Sun.–Wed.).
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Observer Editor
“Twin Peaks Season 2: Episodes 21 & 22”: 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. 18: “Twin Peaks Season 2: Episodes 21 & 22.” See Oct. 4 listing. 7 p.m.
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Observer Editor
Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M
MoreEvery Sun. Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including foxtrots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 6 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. 7–9 p.m., Michigan Union Ballroom. $5 ($10 includes lessons). (734) 763–6984.
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FreeObserver Editor
Traditional Irish Session: Conor O’Neill’s
MoreEvery Sun. All invited to join or listen to an instrumental jam session. 7–9 p.m., 318 S. Main. Free. (734) 665–2968.
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Nightspots
Ann Arbor/Ypsi Acoustic Jammers.: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiAll acoustic musicians invited for an open mic followed by an hour of jamming. Participants welcome to bring chord-and-lyric sheets of any well-known song.
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Observer Editor
Community Film Club: “Horror + Comedy”: 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. 18: Community Film Club: “Horror + Comedy.” Screening of a comedy horror film TBA, chosen by vote at marquee-arts.org/calendar, preceded at 5 p.m. by games and discussion. Drinks and food for sale. 7 p.m.
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Observer Editor
“Night Terrors”: Wiard’s Orchards
MoreEvery Fri.–Sun. A haunted hayride, a ghostly mental 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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Nightspots
Emily Slomovits & Friends.: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborTraditional and contemporary acoustic folk music by this local ensemble led by singer-violinist Slomovits. $24.
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Observer Editor
“An Evening of Scenes”: U-M Residential College Players
MoreOct. 18 & 19. RC students direct and perform this popular semiannual program of 5–6 brief comic sketches written by RC students. 8 p.m., East Quad Keene Theater, 701 East University. Pay what you can. (734) 647–4354.
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Nightspots
“The Sunday Circle.”: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiA set by a house jazz band led by local trumpeter Ingrid Racine. Followed by an open mic for vocalists, instrumentalists (including electronic), rappers & poets.
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Nightspots
Jazz Jam Session.: Ann Arbor Funhouse
MoreAnn Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann ArborJazz ensemble led by veteran local drummer Pete Siers and saxophonist Kenji Lee (see Blue Llama).
