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    Open Mic: Dzanc House

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    All invited to share acoustic music, short stories, or poetry. Sign up on arrival. 6–8 p.m., 402 S. Huron St., Ypsi. Free. dzanchouse.org.

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    “Acappellapalooza”: Ann Arbor Public Schools

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    Annual event featuring pop music performed by student a cappella groups from Huron, Pioneer, and Skyline high schools. 7 p.m., Huron High Auditorium, 2727 Fuller. Free. (734) 994–2189, ext. 2.

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    Paul Keller Orchestra.: Zal Gaz Grotto

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    Award-winning 14-piece big band led by bassist Keller and featuring vocalist Sarah D’Angelo and occasional guest vocalists. Also, each week features a middle set by a guest college or high school student ensemble.

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    “For All”: U-M Concert Band

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    Courtney Snyder and grad student conductors direct this music student wind and percussion ensemble in a program of works celebrating liberation, including Katheryn McCall Noblitt’s The New Spirit of ’76, Viet Cuong’s John and Jim, Giovanni Santos’s symphony for band Delores, AmeriCan, Ben Horne’s Motherless Child, and James David’s Symphony No. 2. Preceded at 7:15 p.m. by a brief talk. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. (734) 764–0538.

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    “Dead Moose on Isle Royale: Off Trail with the Citizen Scientists of the Wolf-Moose Project”: Michigan Botanical Society

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    Talk by Jeffrey Holden about his book chronicling his experience leading week-long backpacking expeditions to search for dead moose on Isle Royale. Scientists use the bones, photos, and data to reconstruct the moose population through the years. Q&A. 7 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. michiganbotanicalsociety.org/huron-valley-chapter.

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    “Long Story Short”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater

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    Storytelling event where participants share true, personal stories inspired by a different theme each month. 7:30–8:30 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

    “Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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    Every 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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    Video Game Music Live!: Ann Arbor District Library

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    Musicians from the U-M student-run Video Game Music Band perform selections of various Nintendo and other video game music. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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    Ann Arbor Turkey Trot: RF Events

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    All invited to run or walk 5K along a downtown route. Also, a 1K “Tot Trot” for kids under age 10. Three deep awards in each age group. Hot chocolate and cookies at the finish line, and appearances by Turkey Tom and Santa. Holiday-themed costumes encouraged. A portion of the proceeds support child empowerment nonprofit Washtenaw Promise. 8:15 a.m. (1K Tot Trot) & 8:45 a.m. (5K), 123 E. Liberty at Fourth Ave. $42 (Tot Trot, $20), in advance online at theturkeytrot.com, & $55 (Tot Trot, $30) after Nov. 14 online & in person on race morning, if available. The race is expected to sell out. (734) 929–9027.

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    Thanksgiving parkrun USA

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    All invited to join a timed but noncompetitive 5K run/walk. 9 a.m., Lillie Park South, 4365 Platt. Free, but first-timers are requested to arrive at 8:45 a.m. & preregister at parkrun.us/register. [email protected], parkrun.us/lillie.

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    GriefShare: St. Luke Lutheran Church

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    4205 Washtenaw Ave.

    Find hope and healing after the death of a loved one. You are encouraged to join us on any week. Sessions are self-contained.

    The group meets on Thursdays starting at 6:30 PM for one-and-a-half hours, ending at 8:00 PM.

    Each meeting consists of a video seminar, a discussion, and your personal workbook.

    Each week you can expect to view a 30-minute video filled with helpful guidance, discuss grief-related issues, and gain personal recovery tips through your workbook.

    Get more information and register here: https://find.griefshare.org/groups/297677

    Questions? Contact: [email protected]

    First meeting: Thurs., Sept. 10
    Last meeting: Thurs., Dec. 10

    https://find.griefshare.org/groups/297677

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