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“Full Moon Campfire”: Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy
MoreAll invited to enjoy a family-oriented campfire (the final one of the season) in one of the largest conservancy-owned nature preserves in southeast Michigan. Bring blankets, chairs, and campfire refreshments; locally cut firewood appreciated. No pets. Come early to walk the trails if you like. 7–10 p.m., LeFurge Woods, 2452 N. Prospect (½ mile north of Geddes), Superior Twp. Free, donations welcome. (734) 484–6565, [email protected].
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Rick Burgess Trio.: Earle
MoreEarle 121 W. Washington, Ann ArborJazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.
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Community Listing
Alt Rock Concert with Cinema Hearts, Wanted Alien, Nic Stevens, Birds From Dinosaurs: The Arboretum
More984 E Michigan Ave, Saline, MI 48176
It’s a night of alt rock at The Arboretum! Cinema Hearts, from Washington, DC, and Wanted Alien, from Ohio, come to Saline to play with local bands Birds From Dinosaurs and Nic Stevens. For fans of grunge, indie rock, psych rock, and 1960s rock. Tickets $10-15.
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Josh Adams: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
MoreSept. 25 & 26. Highly versatile, nationally touring Detroit comedian known for his clever observational humor, crowdwork, and storytelling abilities, a winner of the prestigious Showtime at the Apollo competition. Opening act TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 at aacomedy.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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“Night Terrors”: Wiard’s Orchards
MoreSept. 19, 25, & 26. A haunted hayride, an 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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Community Listing
The Ripples: An Evening Soundscape: Cluster Museum
More307 N. Main St. , Ann Arbor MI
Join musicians Fred Thomas, Sara Tea, and Garrett Schumann, as well as poet Hannah Ensor and writers Aisha Sabatini Sloan and Linette Lao, for an evening of music and words that honors the interdisciplinary legacy of CLUSTER Museum through ambient improvisation accompanying live readings.
This bold program embraces CLUSTER Museum’s spirit by emphasizing local voices, connections across artistic communities, and the determination to continue creating in spite of the world’s many obstacles. Through a soundscape of spoken writing and poetry, synthesizers, guitars, noise, and amplified objects, this event will celebrate the many ripples generated by CLUSTER Museum’s impact, and show how they will continue to resonate for a long time to come.
Visit www.clustermuseum.org/events for additional details. Free/Suggested $5-$10
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Dames Brown: University Musical Society Ypsi Freighthouse Residency
MoreLive music by this Detroit funk group fronted by three women vocalists that specializes in classic soul and R&B-inflected vocals over pulse-pounding music. Age 12 & up. 7:30 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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“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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Jive Colossus: Rancho Tranquilico
MoreTwo sets of Afro-Caribbean, funk, rock, and blues dance music by this local 10-piece ensemble with a killer horn section. “Trumpet, sax, and trombone surge and sail over guitars, bass and drums to create music that is intent on movement, celebration, and dance,” writes the Detroit News. 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: @jivecolossus or PayPal: @khan431. (734) 223–2321, [email protected].
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Nightspots
Wanted Alien.: The Arboretum
MoreThe Arboretum 984 E. Michigan Ave., SalineOhio-based jam-oriented instrumental funk-rock band.
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Ron Pope.: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborRootsy pop-rock by this NYC-based, Georgia-bred singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist whose music ranges from guitar-fueled anthems to introspective ballads. Lonesome Highway calls him a “a terrific guitar and keyboard player, and a natural storyteller, with an ease that endears him immediately to the audience.” $40.
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Jay Frydenlund.: Mash (Ypsilanti)
MoreMash (Ypsilanti) 400 W. River, YpsilantiChirp singer-guitarist who plays rock ’n’ roll, blues, and folk covers and originals.
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Nightspots
Salmagundi.: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborLocal horn-powered Motown/Memphis soul tribute band featuring vocalist Sheila Rhodes.
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Levona.: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiYpsi pop-rock band. Openers: the new local soul and R&B band Rose Tones and the Macomb country indie rock band Ricochet The Kid.
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“Who Can Say?”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
MoreSept. 12 & 26. Game show–style performance by experienced improvisers responding to prompts and challenges. 8:30–9:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.
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Codex.: Ann Arbor Funhouse
MoreAnn Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann ArborToledo electronic artist. Openers: fellow area electronic acts Maxine, Naomi Lou, and Paradise Day.
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Sub Urban.: Blind Pig
MoreBlind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann ArborAll ages. Dark alt-pop with a glitchy electronic edge by this NYC singer-songwriter known for his theatrical live shows, androgynous stage presence, and powerful vocals. Opener: Golden Cats, a NYC alt-pop duo. $30.
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Josh Adams: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
MoreSept. 25 & 26. Highly versatile, nationally touring Detroit comedian known for his clever observational humor, crowdwork, and storytelling abilities, a winner of the prestigious Showtime at the Apollo competition. Opening act TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 at aacomedy.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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“Rivalry Ride”: Active Against ALS
MoreBike ride to raise funds for ALS research from Spartan Stadium in East Lansing or from Stockbridge to Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. Riders and their bicycles are transported from Ann Arbor to East Lansing for the ride back to Michigan Stadium. A half-ride is also available. Lunch provided at the halfway point in Stockbridge. 6:30 a.m., bus leaves from Pioneer High School. $85 ($40 for half-ride participants who don’t need transportation). Preregistration required at activeagainstals.org/rivalryride.
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FreeObserver Editor
Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
MoreEvery Sun., Tues., & Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different locations. Rain or shine. Dozer Coffee (7 a.m. Tues. & 8 a.m. Sun.), 112 Jackson Plz., (734) 929–9022 & Fleet Feet (7 p.m. Wed.), 123 E. Liberty, (734) 769–5016. Free. fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
