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Designing a Great Sober Night Out in Ann Arbor (19+): Project New Ann Arbor (Future Music Online)
MoreOnline, Ann Arbor (online event)
For 19- and 20-year-olds and anyone who doesn’t drink: what would a great alcohol-free night out in Ann Arbor look like? We’ll discuss an early, independent proposal for a large sober nightclub (no building or approvals exist; not affiliated with or endorsed by U-M). Free, online, 45 min, 19+. Register for the join link. Hosted by Fox Parton (Future Music Online). AllSpace is a prelaunch pilot and is not in app stores.
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“Spirited Away”: Fathom Entertainment
More(734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Cinemark (4100 Carpenter, Ypsi) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline).
Oct. 17–21: “Spirited Away” (Hayao Miyazaki, 2002). Dubbed (Fri., Sat., & Wed.) and subtitled (Mon. & Tues.) screenings of this Oscar-winning Japanese anime about a girl who must rescue her parents from a haunted bath house. 4 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) and 7 p.m. (Sun.–Wed.).
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“Twin Peaks Season 2: Episodes 21 & 22”: Michigan Theater
MoreFilm screenings every day. Tickets $11.75 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, and U.S. veterans, $9.75; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Oct. 18: “Twin Peaks Season 2: Episodes 21 & 22.” See Oct. 4 listing. 7 p.m.
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Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M
MoreEvery Sun. Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including foxtrots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 6 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. 7–9 p.m., Michigan Union Ballroom. $5 ($10 includes lessons). (734) 763–6984.
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Traditional Irish Session: Conor O’Neill’s
MoreEvery Sun. All invited to join or listen to an instrumental jam session. 7–9 p.m., 318 S. Main. Free. (734) 665–2968.
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Ann Arbor/Ypsi Acoustic Jammers.: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiAll acoustic musicians invited for an open mic followed by an hour of jamming. Participants welcome to bring chord-and-lyric sheets of any well-known song.
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Community Film Club: “Horror + Comedy”: Michigan Theater
MoreFilm screenings every day. Tickets $11.75 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, and U.S. veterans, $9.75; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Oct. 18: Community Film Club: “Horror + Comedy.” Screening of a comedy horror film TBA, chosen by vote at marquee-arts.org/calendar, preceded at 5 p.m. by games and discussion. Drinks and food for sale. 7 p.m.
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“Night Terrors”: Wiard’s Orchards
MoreEvery Fri.–Sun. A haunted hayride, a ghostly mental 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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Emily Slomovits & Friends.: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborTraditional and contemporary acoustic folk music by this local ensemble led by singer-violinist Slomovits. $24.
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“An Evening of Scenes”: U-M Residential College Players
MoreOct. 18 & 19. RC students direct and perform this popular semiannual program of 5–6 brief comic sketches written by RC students. 8 p.m., East Quad Keene Theater, 701 East University. Pay what you can. (734) 647–4354.
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“The Sunday Circle.”: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiA set by a house jazz band led by local trumpeter Ingrid Racine. Followed by an open mic for vocalists, instrumentalists (including electronic), rappers & poets.
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Jazz Jam Session.: Ann Arbor Funhouse
MoreAnn Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann ArborJazz ensemble led by veteran local drummer Pete Siers and saxophonist Kenji Lee (see Blue Llama).
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Red Leather.: Blind Pig
MoreBlind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann ArborAll ages. An up-and-coming pseudonymous alt-country singer-songwriter from Reno, Nevada, known for hiding his identity behind a bandana and signature tasseled red leather hat. His music incorporates elements of pop-punk and rap, with emotional, angst-ridden lyrics that draw on his journey through addiction and recovery. Openers: The Romance, an indie rock trio, and Northern Lights, a Chicago alt-rock band. $30.
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“Independence Lake Gravel Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
MoreEvery Mon. Slow/moderate-paced 23-mile ride to Independence Lake on mostly dirt roads. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 9 a.m. sharp, meet at Old St. Patrick Catholic Church, 5671 Whitmore Lake Rd. Free. (412) 302–9960.
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Weekly Rehearsal: Washtenaw Women’s Community Chorus
MoreEvery Mon. All invited to join this independent local women’s chorus to sing an eclectic program, including classical, folk, Broadway, pop, and jazz. Joshua Marzan directs. 9:30–11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, rear ground level, 1432 Washtenaw Ave. Free to visitors ($175 per semester for those who join; partial scholarships available). [email protected].
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“1A Live with Jenn White”: Michigan Public
MoreLive broadcast of a taping of the election issues-focused “If You Can Keep It” segment of NPR’s daily 1A program. Q&A. 10 a.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. Free, but preregistration required at michiganpublic.org/events.
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Blood Drive: Michigan Theater
MoreFilm screenings every day. Tickets $11.75 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, and U.S. veterans, $9.75; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Oct. 19: Blood Drive. Screening of a mystery film TBA on a loop throughout the day. Donate your blood any time between noon and 6 p.m. to see the film and kick off an annual competition between U-M and Ohio State. Bring a photo ID. FREE, but preregistration requested at marquee-arts.org/calendar. Noon–6 p.m.
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Riso Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreAll invited to use analog tools to create a 2-color design and print it with the lab’s Risograph duplicator, a digital screen printer similar to a photocopier. 5–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Monday Evening Migration at Matthaei”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance
MoreEvery Mon. All invited to join club member James Weir on a leisurely stroll through the well-maintained dirt paths of the Botanical Gardens to observe migrating warblers, thrushes, flycatchers, cuckoos, and other birds making their way south. Binoculars provided if needed. 5:30–7:30 p.m., 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. washtenawbna.org.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
MoreEvery Thurs., Sat., & Mon. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Thurs. & Mon.) or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). AARC Colonnade (6 p.m. Thurs.), 2621 Plymouth Rd.; AARC Traver Village (7 a.m. Sat.), 901 W. Eisenhower; and Corner Brewery (6 p.m. Mon.), 720 Norris, Ypsi. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
