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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
MoreEvery Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 200 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Kids welcome. 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.) & noon–12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.). Free. [email protected].
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“The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”: Kempf House Museum
MoreTheater historian Kevin Peshick discusses the evolution of stage productions of Robert Louis Stevenson’s spine-tingling short story, from the theaters of Victorian London to the opera houses of Michigan. Noon–1 p.m., 312 S. Division. Free; donations accepted. (734) 994–4898, kempfhousemuseum.org.
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MI Postcards for Patriots
MoreSept. 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30. All invited to drop-in to volunteer to help turn out the vote for the November 2026 election by writing postcards and other activities. 1–3 p.m., York Food & Drink, 1928 Packard. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. [email protected], equalityingov.org.
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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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“25 Years After 9/11: Reflections on the U.S. War on Terror”: U-M Ford School of Public Policy Rosenthal Lecture
MoreAward-winning journalist and author Peter Bergen joins U-M public policy professors Javed Ali and Susan D. Page for a timely conversation on the attacks’ enduring impact on U.S. national security and the future of terrorism. 4–5:30 p.m., Weill Hall, Annenberg Auditorium, 735 S. State. Free. Preregistration required at fordschool.umich.edu/events. ffspp-events@umich-edu.
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Distinguished U-M Professorship Lecture Series
MoreShort talks by U-M scholars recently appointed to endowed chairs, including history professor Juan Cole on “The 1857 Indian Revolution and the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam,” internal medicine professor Kenneth Langa on “Studying Aging and Dementia in Patients and Populations,” and neuroscience professor John Jonides discusses his research into human cognition in “Paying Attention.” 4–6 p.m., Michigan League Ballroom. Free. (734) 764–0322.
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Michigan Marching Band Practice
MoreEvery Mon.–Thurs. (except Sept. 7). The U-M’s highly disciplined 200+ member marching band or sections thereof can be seen and heard practicing on the new Elbel field, across the street from the old Elbel field. All welcome to find a spot in the bleachers and get a sneak preview of upcoming halftime shows. Rehearsals usually last 1–2 hours. 4:45 p.m., new Elbel Field, Hill at Fifth Ave. Free. (734) 764–0582.
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Board Game Night: Bløm Mead + Cider
MoreEvery Wed. All invited to play popular board games. Use provided games or bring your own. 5–10 p.m., 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.
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Magic: The Gathering (MTG): Sylvan Factory
MoreEvery Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game MTG.
Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): “Commander.” A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free.
Wed. (6 p.m.): “Pauper.” A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5.
Wed. (6:30 p.m.): “Standard.” Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.
Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Friday Night Draft.” Cost and format vary. Various times, 2459 W. Stadium. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
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Nightspots
Kid Cooper Levy.: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborYoung folk-rock singer-songwriter whose music channels Bob Dylan and Tom Waits. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
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U-M Climate Week: University of Michigan
MoreSee 27 Sunday. Today: “Foraging a Better Future with ‘Black Forager’ Alexis N. Nelson.” Talk by James Beard Award–winning chef, forager, and writer Alexis Nikole Nelson, author of Happy Snacking, Don’t Die!, about wild foods, sustainability and cultural traditions. Signing. 5:30–7:30 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. Free; preregistration required at climateweek.umich.edu/calendar.
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“The Stories We Carry”: U-M Institute for the Humanities
MoreBestselling novelist Colum McCann, author of Let the Great World Spin, among others, is joined by Michigan Public host April Baer to discuss how literature and storytelling foster openness, compassion, and imagination. Followed at 7 p.m. by a Community Story Exchange, a workshop in which participants pair with another attendee, share a personal story in response to a shared prompt, and then retell their partner’s story in the first person. 5:30 p.m., UMMA, Stern Auditorium, 525 S. State. Free. (734) 936–3518.
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“Medicare 101 and Open Enrollment”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreState Health Insurance Assistance Program counselor Peggy Kahn discusses Medicare enrollment options. 6–7 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Korean Food: Culture, Politics, and Identities”: Ann Arbor District Library Korea Week
MoreTalk by Rory Walsh, host of the U-M Center for Korean Studies podcast Korea in Maize and Blue: How Did You Get Here? 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Community Table”: The Washtenaw Food Hub
MoreEvery Wed. Food- and agriculture-related discussions and demos.
Sept. 2: “Harvest to Pantry.” Dehydrating vegetables with Tantré Farm co-owner Deb Lentz. Free.
Sept. 9: “Herbal Syrups.” Making syrups for drinks and teas with Unity Vibrations cofounder Rachel Kanaan. $7.
Sept. 16: “Seasonal Salad Dressings.” Food Hub instructor Robin Lehman teaches simple, adaptable recipes. Free.
Sept. 23: “Wet Felting Basics.” With local fiber artist and shepherd Mitch Fehrle. $15.
Sept. 30: “Black Walnut Revival.” Billy Sullivan covers collecting and processing black walnuts for the table. Free.
6–7 p.m., 4175 Whitmore Lake Rd. Cost varies. Preregistration required for all events at tinyurl.com/a2-foodhub. thewashtenawfoodhub.com.
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“Extra Fluffy Cloud Decorations”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreA chance for adults & teens to use polyester stuffing, hot glue guns, and various other craft supplies to make cloud decorations, complete with lights and glittering blue rain drops. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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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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“A2 Crokinole Club”: Lowertown Bar & Cafe
MoreEvery Wed. All invited to play this century-old Canadian game. Players flick discs across concentric scoring rings on a circular hardwood board. All skill levels welcome; boards provided. On the patio, weather permitting. 6–8 p.m., 1031 Broadway. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. lowertowna2.com/events.
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“Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution”: Gerald Ford Presidential Library
MoreLegal scholar Jonathan Turley discusses his new book about how the U.S. escaped the cycles of violence and instability that plagued other democratic movements, from ancient Athens to 19th-century France. Signing. 6:30–8 p.m., Ford Library Auditorium, 1000 Beal. Free. (734) 205–0555.
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“Fallow”: Literati Bookstore
MoreU-M Hopwood Award–winning writer Sarah Anderson is joined by U-M creative writing professor Julie Buntin to discuss her new novel about a young woman who signs up to be an in-house surrogate for a mysterious company, delivering babies for its female executives. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
