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    Bart Moore & Cody Wilson: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Duo of veteran folk-rock & Americana singer-songwriters. 5 p.m.

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    Friday Night Live Music: Lake Forest Golf Club

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    3110 West Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor

    🍂 Friday Nights Are Getting Cozy at Lake Forest! 🔥🎶

    Join us Friday, October 23rd for an evening of live music, great food, and all the things we love about fall at Lake Forest.

    🎹 Louis Johnson on piano
    🎸 David Stearns on bass
    🎶 Live music beginning at 5 PM

    Come early for Happy Hour from 3–5 PM, then settle in for the evening. Grab a blanket, gather around the firetables, enjoy the gardens and games, and relax with friends and family while Louis & David provide the soundtrack.

    And come hungry! Chef Blake’s new Fall Menu is here, along with Friday’s special:

    🍂 Butternut Squash Lasagna
    Layers of pasta, ricotta, butternut squash purée and Parmesan, finished with a sage cream sauce.

    🔥 Firetables & cozy blankets
    🎲 Games for kids & adults
    🍁 Gardens & fall views
    🍸 Happy Hour 3–5 PM
    🎶 Live music at 5 PM
    🍽️ New Fall Menu & Friday Specials

    Good music. Great food. Cozy fall nights.
    That’s Friday at Lake Forest.

    Open to everyone — bring your friends, bring the family, and make a night of it!

    www.lakeforestgc.com

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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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    Tony Pinnell: Argus Farm Stop Packard Cafe

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    Versatile local singer-guitarist with country-rock roots who plays an eclectic mix of acoustic rock, indie pop-folk, and world music covers. Featuring vocalist Lizzie Randolph. 5:30–7:30 p.m., 1200 Packard. Free; food & drink for sale. Tips welcome. (734) 997–5448, argusfarmstop.com.

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    Walking Tours: U-M Detroit Observatory

    Walking Tours: U-M Detroit Observatory
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    Oct. 3, 10, 17, 23, & 30. Student docents lead walks to historically rich areas of the U-M campus.

    Oct. 3 (1–2:30 p.m) & Oct. 23 (4–5:30 p.m.): “Key Moments in U-M’s Early History.” A tour of the original 40-acre campus and stories of U-M’s history in the early 1800s.

    Oct. 10 (1–2:30 p.m.): “Invisible to Indispensable: Black Legacies.” Focuses on the legacy of Black students and academics and the social movements they led on campus.

    Oct. 17 (1–2:30 p.m.): “The Origins of the Law Quadrangle.” A visit to the law school campus, with discussion of its architecture and important historical moments.

    Oct. 23 (6–7:30 p.m.): “Paths of Protest: Stories of Campus Activism.” Visits to places on campus that were sites of important protests.

    Oct. 30 (4–5:30 p.m.): “Forest Hill Cemetery.” A trek to the final resting place of numerous figures from U-M history.

    Various times & locations. Free, preregistration required at detroitobservatory.umich.edu. (734) 763–2230.

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    “Self-Guided Lantern-Lit Trail”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission

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    Self-guided hike along about a mile of lantern-lit trail through the woods, followed by a campfire and treats. Dog walkers welcome. 6–8:30 p.m. (check in by 7:30 p.m.), Independence Lake County Park Beach Center Pavilion, 3200 Jennings, Whitmore Lake. $15 per household (up to 4 people), plus $6 (nonresidents, $10) vehicle entry fee. Preregistration (one per household) required at washtenaw.org/registerparks; #IL431310. [email protected]. 

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    Blou Reed.: North Star Lounge

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

    Young jazz sextet that plays funky original compositions along with classics from the hard-bop and post-bop catalog.

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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.

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    “Euchre Change a Life!”

    “Euchre Change a Life!”
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    Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30. Five-game euchre tournament. Sign up with a partner or get paired with one by the organizers. Prizes. Food & beverages available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Haitian children via Haitian Christian Outreach. 6:30–9 p.m., HOMES Campus, 112 Jackson Plz. $15 (HOMES members, $10). [email protected], tinyurl.com/a2euchrechange. 

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    The Mighty Swells.: Live

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    Live 102 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    Grateful Dead tribute band.

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    Magic: The Gathering (MTG): Sylvan Factory

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    Every 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. Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Booster Draft.” Players take turns opening booster packs to create a 40 card deck. $25. Various times & prices, 2459 W. Stadium. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.

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    U-M Ice Hockey

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    Game vs. Bowling Green. This month’s schedule also includes a double header against Alaska Anchorage (Oct. 9 & 10) and WMU (Oct. 23). All games are likely to sell out. 7 p.m., Yost Ice Arena, 1016 S. State. Tickets $100 & up at stubhub.com/michigan-wolverines-hockey-tickets. (734) 764–0247.

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    “Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young Tribute”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company

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    Oct. 23–25. An ensemble of local musicians performs songs written and originally performed by the folk rock supergroup of singer-songwriters David Crosby (of the Byrds), Graham Nash (of the Hollies), Stephen Stills, and Neil Young (both of Buffalo Springfield). They were known for their close singing harmonies and their hits “Woodstock,” “Marrakesh Express,” “Our House,” and others. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $39–$58 in advance at theencoretheatre.org & (if available) at the door. (734) 268–6200.

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    Djangophonique.: JD’s Stage

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    JD’s Stage 117 ½ S. Main, Chelsea, Michigan, United States

    Vintage jazz in the style of gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt’s 1930s Parisian swing by this veteran local ensemble led by guitar virtuoso Andrew Brown and vocalist Katie Smith.