Events
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Friday Night Improv: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
MoreEvery Fri. Performance by 11 Non-Blondes, a house team of experienced improvisers. 8–9:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.
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“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
MoreEvery Wed.–Sun., Sept. 24–Dec. 20. Rhiannon Ragland directs retired Detroit newscaster and playwright Devin Scillian’s family comedy-drama about a conflict between brothers—an aging country rocker and a buttoned-down finance guy—after their mother’s death. Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.), & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Wed.). 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org, (734) 433–7673, & (if available) at the door. Discounts available.
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Observer Editor
Billy King: Rancho Tranquilico
MoreDanceable original pop-folk with roots-rock and country-swing flavors, along with some tasty covers by an ensemble led by this talented veteran local singer-songwriter and guitarist. BYOB and a chair. No tobacco products or pets. 8 p.m. (doors, 7:30 p.m.), 11300 Island Lake Rd., Dexter. Parking is in neighboring Ruhlig’s Country Market driveway. $25 payable via Venmo: @william-king-673 & PayPal: @[email protected]. Preregistration required; space limited. (734) 223–2321, [email protected].
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Nightspots
Joe Pug & Willie Watson.: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborDouble bill of 2 of the top acts in contemporary American roots music. Pug is a highly regarded Chicago-based folk-rock singer-songwriter whose music draws on a variety of influences from John Prine to the late alt-country songwriter Walter Hyatt. Watson is an Americana folk singer best known for singing the tenor lead and playing rhythm guitar with Old Crow Medicine Show. His repertoire ranges from Utah Phillips and Leadbelly tunes to traditional songs collected by the 1930s folk-country crossover pioneer Bascom Lamar Lunsford and Rabbit Brown’s iconic “James Alley Blues.” He made his acting debut in the Coen Brothers’ 2018 Netflix film The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. $35.
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NuAudio.: Mash (Ypsilanti)
MoreMash (Ypsilanti) 400 W. River, YpsilantiToledo classic rock & pop cover trio.
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Medicine Men.: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborThis local dance quintet plays classic R&B and Motown. With vocalist Terry Samuels, guitarist Pete Bullard, keyboardist Andy Adamson, bassist Doug Katchorek, and drummer Mike Moneart. They are backed by the Westside Girls, the vocal duo of Cheryl McIntire and Carol Shaw.
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Observer Editor
“Maestro”: Theatre Nova
MoreEvery Fri.–Sun., Sept. 25–Oct. 18. Briana O’Neal directs local actors in Michigan playwright Michael Alan Herman’s cheeky comedy of manners about two 18th-century Viennese composers who go to ridiculous lengths to compete for a recently vacated royal court position. 8 p.m. (Fri.), 3 & 7 p.m. (Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Tickets $33 (seniors, $30; students, $20) in advance at theatrenova.org & (if available) at the door. (734) 635–8450.
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FreeObserver Editor
Full Moon Festival: U-M Detroit Observatory
MoreAll invited to this celebration of various East Asian mid-autumn lunar festivals featuring kids activities, musical performances, tours of the observatory, and viewing the moon through the observatory’s telescopes (weather permitting). 8–11 p.m. 1398 E. Ann at Observatory. detroitobservatory.umich.edu.
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Ghettotech, Electro and Drum ‘N Bass: G.E.D.
MoreAshley Street Social; 336 Ashley, Ann Arbor
ITS BACK! The GED/Ghettotech, Electro, Drum N Bass is a multi-genre sampler music showcase of these 3 amazing subgenres of electronic music. Electro early, Ghettotech in the middle, and Drum N Bass late. All local DJs on the decks. Come for all or just the genres you are into! Since we don’t have regular shows with expressly these types of music shows/sets in Washtenaw County….we were hoping to make this a spot heads could meet up the organize more shows.
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“Telescope Observing”: U-M Detroit Observatory
MoreEvery Fri. All invited to drop in to use the observatory’s 1857 Fitz telescope and other modern instruments. Exhibits are also open regardless of viewing conditions. Last visitors admitted 30 minutes prior to closing. 9–11 p.m., 1398 E. Ann at Observatory. Free, no registration required. (734) 763–2230, detroitobservatory.umich.edu.
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Observer Editor
Riverside Swings: Riverside Arts Center
MoreEvery Fri. Swing dancing to recorded music. No partner or experience required. Wear comfortable low-grip/tread shoes. Preceded at 7 & 8 p.m. by hour-long lessons. Followed by a “late-night blues-&-fusion” dance. The 1st Friday of each month is free, and the 3rd Friday includes a Charleston lesson. 9–11 p.m., 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. $5 (students, $4). riversidearts.org/riverside-swings.
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FreeObserver Editor
Angell Hall Observatory Open House: U-M Student Astronomical Society
MoreSept. 11 & 25. All invited to peer through the observatory and rooftop telescopes (weather permitting) and view planetarium shows. Also, short astronomy presentations by club members. 9–11 p.m., Angell Hall Planetarium, rm. 3118. Free. (734) 764–3440.
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Nightspots
Sacha.: Ann Arbor Funhouse
MoreAnn Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann ArborLocal pop-soul singer-songwriter.
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Jervis Campbell.: Blind Pig
MoreBlind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann ArborAll ages. Popular Nashville-based Christian alt-rock singer-songwriter. Opener: Nathan Colberg, a Virginia indie pop singer-songwriter whose sound has drawn comparisons to Noah Kahan and Jon Bellion. $27.
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Observer Editor
“Tree Town Stand-up Showcase”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
MorePerformances by 6 area stand-up comics TBA. 9:30–10:45 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at tinyurl.com/a2treetownstandup & $18 (if available) at the door.
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Observer Editor
U-M Football vs. Iowa
MoreSold out. Time TBA, Michigan Stadium. (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com/sports/football.
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FreeObserver Editor
Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
MoreEvery Thurs., Sat., & Mon. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Thurs. & Mon.) or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). AARC Colonnade (6 p.m. Thurs.), 2621 Plymouth Rd.; AARC Traver Village (7 a.m. Sat.), 901 W. Eisenhower; and Corner Brewery (6 p.m. Mon.), 720 Norris, Ypsi. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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FreeObserver Editor
parkrun USA
MoreEvery Sat. All invited to join a timed but noncompetitive 5K run/walk. 8 a.m., Lillie Park South, 4365 Platt. Free, but first-timers are requested to preregister at parkrun.us/lillie and arrive at 7:45 a.m. [email protected].
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“Dexter/Chelsea Saturday Morning Breakfast Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
MoreEvery Sat. Moderate-paced ride, 20 miles or more, to Dexter and beyond. Pack something to eat or stop in Dexter or Chelsea for coffee or breakfast. Note: Riders should be prepared to take care of themselves on all AABTS rides. Carry a water bottle, a spare tire or tube, a pump, a cell phone, and snacks. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 8 a.m. sharp, meet at Barton Nature Area parking lot, W. Huron River Dr. near Bird. Free. (734) 649–9762, [email protected].
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Community Listing
Danish: The Breakfast of Vikings: BAKE! at Zingerman's Bakehouse
More3723 Plaza Dr, Ann Arbor
Sail ashore and conquer the mysterious and rich world of Danish dough. In this hands-on class, we’ll teach you the techniques for creating rich, laminated (layering the dough with butter and folding it over) and yeasted Danish dough. You’ll get plenty of hands-on practice in class mixing, kneading, laminating, hand-shaping, and proofing yeasted dough. We’ll create 18 hand-shaped Danish, including almond-filled Bear Claws, Pinwheels, and Pockets filled with cream cheese or fruit.
You’ll leave the BAKE! class with our recipes, the knowledge to recreate them at home, and all the Danish you made in class.
$140
