Events
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“Ghosts of the British Museum: A True Story of Colonial Loot and Restless Objects”: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Book Club
MoreAll invited to join a discussion of Noah Angell’s 2024 exploration of the British Museum’s haunted past. Light refreshments. 6–7 p.m., 434 S. State, rm. 125. Preregistration required; see lsa.umich.edu/kelsey. Free. (734) 764–9304.
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“Thursday Evening Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
MoreEvery Thurs. Moderate-paced ride, 25 to 35 miles, along the less-traveled unpaved roads around Chelsea. Bring a chair and a beverage or snack for a postride tailgate. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 6 p.m. sharp, meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Email [email protected] for each week’s route. Free. (313) 980–5277.
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“Phoenix Girl”: Ann Arbor District Library/National Alliance on Mental Illness Washtenaw County Mental Health Book Club.
MoreAll invited to join a discussion of Observer contributor Michelle Yang’s 2025 memoir about growing up bipolar in a tight-knit immigrant family. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Can AI Help Us Build Better Connections? How Social Robots Are Transforming Human Experiences”: U-M Institute for Data & AI in Society.
MoreTalk by U-M robotics professor Patricia Alves-Oliveira. 6–7:30 p.m., 1040 Dana Bldg., 440 Church St. Free, but preregistration required at midas.umich.edu/midas-events.
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“(Spooky) Punk Embroidery”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreAdults & teens invited to learn 3 simple stitches, then use them to embroider a Halloween-themed design. Bring a cotton T-shirt to decorate. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Community Listing
Scary Movies Trivia Night: HOMES Campus: HOMES Campus
MoreHOMES Campus, 112 Jackson Plaza, Ann Arbor
Get in the Halloween spirit and join us for a scary movie themed Sporcle trivia night!
Trivia is free to attend and all ages are welcome. Enjoy food by Campo Pizza and beverages by HOMES Brewery (n/a options also available).
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“Repairsday Thursday”: All Hands Active
MoreEvery Thurs. All invited to drop in with broken electronics, furniture, toys, or any other item they’d like to try to repair or repurpose with the help and guidance of AHA members. Repairs not guaranteed. 6–8 p.m., basement of 255 E. Liberty, ste. 225. Free; donations welcome. [email protected], meetup.com/allhandsactive/events.
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Drop-in Knitting: Spun
MoreEvery Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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“Michigan and the American Civil War”: U-M Bentley Historical Library Making Michigan Series
MoreTalk by historian Jack Dempsey. Refreshments. 6–8 p.m., Detroit Observatory, 1398 E. Ann. Free. (734) 763–2230, detroitobservatory.umich.edu.
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Nightspots
Kandi Fredrick & Cameron Getto.: El Limon
MoreEl Limon 2709 PlymouthOriginals, country, folk, and some classic rock buy this local singer-songwriter duo.
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Nightspots
Open Mic.: Moonwinks Tavern
MoreMoonwinks Tavern 5151 Plymouth Rd. (734) 994-5151.All performers invited. Hosted by local folk-rock singer-songwriter Mike Gentry. 6–8 p.m.
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“Uncork a Cure” Fundraiser: Ann Arbor Active Against ALS
MoreDinner and dessert by York and Zingerman’s and a wine tasting to raise money for ALS research. Also, rock and pop covers by the local quartet Four Roses. 6–9 p.m., York Food & Drink, 1928 Packard. Tickets $130 (2 drinks included) at activeagainstals.org & at the door. (734) 717–6448.
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GriefShare: St. Luke Lutheran Church
More4205 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. 10Free -
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“Reagan: His Life and Legend”: Gerald Ford Presidential Library
MoreHistorian Max Boot discusses his 2025 Ronald Reagan biography. Signing. 6:30–8 p.m., Ford Library Auditorium, 1000 Beal. Free. (734) 205–0555.
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“Strength of What Lies Ahead: Restoring Balance in a Time of Crisis”: Literati Bookstore
MoreIowa-based writer Michael E. Shepherd discusses his new book that offers practical strategies for dealing with these challenging times. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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“Stone Mad”: Schuler Books
MoreOhio-based writer D. M. Pulley discusses her new thriller set in an infamously haunted Gilded Age mansion. 6:30 p.m., Westgate Shopping Center. Free; preregistration requested at schulerbooks.com/events. (734) 662–0600.
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Thursday Night Improv: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
MoreOct. 1, 8, & 15. Two structured improv events, both followed by a pay-what-you-want improv jam with a series of games and long-form scenes. Spectators welcome. Oct. 1 (7:30–8:30 p.m.): Reverse Draft Line. Members of the house teams are paired with teams of improv students. Oct. 8 (7:30–8:30 p.m.): Duoplicity. Experienced improvisers are randomly paired up to perform a 6-minute scene. Oct. 15 (7–8 p.m.): Super Fresh. Three improv teams perform new and experimental comedy. Various times, 2350 W. Liberty. $7.50 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $10 (if available) at the door.
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Drum Circle: Oz’s Music Environment
MoreAll invited to drum with renowned local percussionist Maruga Booker, who has played with the likes of George Clinton, Jerry Garcia, and Weather Report. 7 p.m., 1922 Packard. Free. (734) 662–8283.
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Nightspots
Jake Reichbart.: Earle
MoreEarle 121 W. Washington, Ann ArborSolo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.
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Live Trivia: Bløm Mead + Cider
MoreEvery Thurs. Bløm staffers lead 2 rounds of trivia. Teams or single players welcome. Prizes. 7 & 8 p.m., 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.
