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    Halloween Costume Craft, Reuse, Mend & Trade | Adults: SCRAP

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    4567 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA, Ann Arbor

    This spooky season, skip the store-bought costume. At this costume remix event you can trade, repair, and remake costumes using SCRAP’s reuse materials, sewing tools, and notion. Got an old costume you’re done with? Bring it for the group swap and leave with something new-to-you. Got one with a busted seam or missing pieces? We’ll help you fix it. Starting from scratch? Dig into our bins of fabric, trim, and odds and ends to build anything from a quick DIY look to something cosplay-level.A seasoned professional sewist will be on hand all session to answer questions, troubleshoot, and share tips for your future projects.

    What to expect:

    Open access to sewing machines, hand-sewing supplies, and notions
    Loads of reuse materials to build, embellish, and transform
    Guidance from our resident mender, Carol Taite. She is a local artist who has been sourcing from SCRAP for many years. Her personal creative projects include garment making and whimsical textile art.
    A costume swap table (bring one to trade if you have one!)
    Walk out with a costume that’s one-of-a-kind and waste-free

    https://annarbor.scrapcreativereuse.org/Events

    $8
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    U-M Field Hockey

    U-M Field Hockey
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    Match vs. Iowa. The U-M also has home matches this month against Northwestern (Oct. 4, noon), Maryland (Oct. 9, 4 p.m.), Monmouth (Oct. 11, 11 a.m.), and Ohio State (Oct. 30, 5 p.m.). 5 p.m., Ocker Field, 1202 S. State. Free. (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com.

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    Scott Beal.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Acoustic guitar-driven postpunk folk-rock originals. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

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    U-M Softball

    U-M Softball
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    Game vs. Toledo. This month’s home schedule includes a double-header vs. Detroit Mercy (Oct. 3, 1  & 3:30 p.m.), and single games against Bowling Green (Oct. 9, 5 p.m., free). 6 p.m., Alumni Field, 1114 S. State. Tickets $8–$25 at mgoblue.com/tickets & at the gate. (734) 764–0247.

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    Deer & Elk.: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Lansing duo that specializes in classic country covers. 5 p.m.

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    Blast Corn Maze: Nixon Farms

    Blast Corn Maze: Nixon Farms
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    Every Fri.–Sun., Sept. 19–Nov. 1. A large corn maze with 3.5 miles of trails and 3 exits to allow for routes of various lengths. Also, a U-Pick pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo, pedal cars, straw maze, and yard games. On Sept. 27, Family Fun Day (11 a.m.–3 p.m.) features ice cream, balloon art, kids activities, and live music from the Saline Fiddlers. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. (Sat.), 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (Sun.), & 5–9 p.m. (Fri.), 6175 Daly, Dexter. $16 (ages 5–12, $13; age 4 & under, free with adult admission). blastcornmaze.com.

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    Blast Corn Maze: Nixon Farms

    Blast Corn Maze: Nixon Farms
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    Every Fri.–Sun. A large corn maze with 3.5 miles of trails and 3 exits. Also, a u-pick pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo, pedal cars, straw maze, and yard games. The corn maze is illuminated and guests get a free glow stick on Glow Maze Nights (Oct. 9, 16, & 23, 5–9 p.m.). On All You Can Carry Pumpkin Day (Oct. 25, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.), for $10 you can purchase all the pumpkins you can successfully stack and carry down the lane. On Pumpkin Smash Day (Oct. 30, 5–9 p.m.), each guest receives a free pumpkin to smash, which is then composted or fed to the farm’s animals. Costumes encouraged for the Halloween Spooktacular (Oct. 31, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.). 5–9 p.m (Fri.), 11 a.m.–9 p.m. (Sat.), 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (Sun.). 6175 Daly, Dexter. $16 (ages 5–12, $13; age 4 & under, free with adult admission). blastcornmaze.com.

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    Luvplanet.: North Star Lounge

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Milford rock quartet, led by vocalist Nicole Sutton and lead guitarist Mark McGee, whose throwback sound incorporates elements of blues, country, and psychedelic rock. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    “Evolution in the Public Eye Award”: Ann Arbor District Library/U-M Evolution & Human Adaptation Program

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    Talk by this year’s EPE Award–winner, Laith Al-Shawaf, a University of Colorado psychology professor and a leading voice in explaining the complexities of evolutionary science to a worldwide audience. The award recognizes individuals who share evidence-based science and challenge misinformation. 5:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200. 

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    “Golden Age Band Concert”: U-M Music School

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    A music student wind ensemble performs a program of marches and other band works by American composers from the turn of the 20th century. Part of the launch of U-M’s new Center for American Band History Research. 5:30 p.m., U-M Walgreen Drama Center, Stamps Auditorium, 1226 Murfin. Free. (734) 764–0583. 

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    Type 1 Diabetes Gala: Ford Motor Company.

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    Cocktails and dinner, followed by Michigan Stadium field and locker room access and a “dueling piano” concert by pianists TBA. Also, live and silent auctions. Proceeds benefit diabetes research. 5:30–10:30 p.m., Michigan Stadium Jack Roth Ste. $150. Preregistration required. (248) 936–1299, [email protected].  

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    30th Annual Edgefest: Kerrytown Concert House

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    Oct. 7–10. One of the world’s 50 top jazz/avant music festivals, according to DownBeat, this annual event includes multiple shows over 4 days. Tonight: U-M jazz professor and versatile composer-saxophonist Andrew Bishop (6 p.m.), often a sideman, gives a solo concert. The William Hooker Quartet (7 p.m.), known for wide-open textural improvisation, is led by renowned New York–based drummer Hooker. Free jazz ensemble New Origins Trio (8 p.m.), led by prominent French clarinetist Christophe Rocher with Americans bassist Joe Fonda and drummer Harvey Sorgen, balances structured compositions with wild improvisation. Bass clarinet–driven Chicago free jazz ensemble the Stein/Smith/Shead Trio (9 p.m.) includes bass clarinetist Jason Stein, bassist Damon Smith, and drummer Adam Shead. The quartet Fay Victor’s Herbie Nichols SUNG (10 p.m.) is led by inventive vocalist and lyricist Victor, known for her beautifully strange originality. 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10 p.m., Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $20 per show (students, age 18 & under, $10) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com & (if available) at the door. $70 day passes (Saturday, $100) and 240–390 full festival passes in advance only online & by phone. (734) 769–2999.

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    “Rebuilding Democracy”: U-M Philosophy Department

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    The New Republic editor Osita Nwanevu, author of the bestselling 2025 book The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding, is joined by U-M philosophy professor Elizabeth Anderson to discuss America’s fundamental institutional problems and the upcoming midterm elections. Followed by a Q&A and book signing. Light refreshments. 6–8 p.m., Ross School (rm. TBA), 701 Tappan. Free. (734) 764–6285. 

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    Open Blues Jam.: Water Tower Distilling Co.

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    Water Tower Distilling Co. 23 N. Washington,, Ypsilanti

    Performers of all skill levels invited. Hosted by James Bourland & the Staches, a local quintet fronted by guitarist Bourland. 6–9 p.m.

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    D&D Adventurers League: Sylvan Factory

    D&D Adventurers League: Sylvan Factory
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    Every Fri. All invited to play the current official campaign of the popular Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game, using 5th-edition rules. Kids under 13 must have adult accompaniment. 6–10 p.m., 2459 W. Stadium. $10. Space limited, preregistration strongly recommended. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.