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“Self-Guided Lantern-Lit Trail”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
MoreSelf-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
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborYoung 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
MoreEvery 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!”
MoreOct. 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
MoreLive 102 S. First St., Ann ArborGrateful Dead tribute band.
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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. 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
MoreGame 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
MoreOct. 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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Concert4aCause: Northside Community Church
MoreOct. 22 & 23. U-M piano and violin students perform Mozart sonatas to benefit the Ypsilanti–based nonprofit, Blessed Hands and Loving Hearts, that has the mission of empowering underserved individuals. 7 p.m., 929 Barton Dr. Free; donations appreciated at concert4acause.org. (734) 904–6935.
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Djangophonique.: JD’s Stage
MoreJD’s Stage 117 ½ S. Main, Chelsea, Michigan, United StatesVintage 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.
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Billy Brandt & Elaine Schoendorf.: Moonwinks Tavern
MoreMoonwinks Tavern 5151 Plymouth Rd. (734) 994-5151.Duo of veteran Detroit country-flavored psychedelic folk-rock singer-songwriters.
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McLaughlin’s Alley.: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiDetroit Irish-tinged pop-rock quintet fronted by sibling singer-songwriters Tina and Maureen Paraventi.
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“Spooky Species for Adults”: The Creature Conservancy
MoreOct. 17, 23, 24, 30, & 31. Annual Halloween event to check out and learn about animals associated with the season (possibly owls, vultures, ravens, snakes, tarantulas, and rats) and hear Halloween legends tailored to adults. Donuts & cider. Age 18 & up only. 7–9 p.m., 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $40, preregistration required at thecreatureconservancy.org. (734) 929–9324.
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Rick Burgess Trio.: Earle
MoreEarle 121 W. Washington, Ann ArborJazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.
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Tiffany Gridiron.: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborEnsemble led by this sultry-voiced Lansing jazz singer. 7 & 9 p.m.
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Pontiac Trail Blazers.: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborLocal bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by saxophonist Jack Wagner. 7–10 p.m. $10.
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David Dyer: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
MoreOct. 22–24. This Grand Rapids comic, a contributing writer to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, offers unexpected takes on everything from marriage and raising kids to suddenly using his shirt pockets now that he’s in his 50s. Opening act TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 (Thurs., $15) at aacomedy.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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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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“Lineage 26”: Terpsichore Collective
MoreOct. 23 & 24. This local professional contemporary dance troupe performs Martha Graham’s seminal 1930 work Lamentation, as well as U-M dance professor emeritus Peter Sparling’s Studies in Schmaltz, veteran local choreographer Aimee McDonald’s Gateway to Enough, and works by 2026 ChoreoLab Artists Lynn Miller and Carly Liegel. 7:30–9 p.m., Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. $28 (student & low income, $18) for both shows in advance at terpsichorecollective.com & (if available) at the door.
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“The Lord of the Rings” Symphony: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
MoreGuest conductor Robert Boardman, a specialist in composer Howard Shore, leads the A2SO in a performance of Shore’s sweeping scores to the Lord of the Rings film trilogy, a musical interpretation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth. With guest mezzo-soprano Kaitlyn Lusk and the U-M Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs. Note that this performance does not include film projections. 7:30 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Tickets $30–$65 (kids & students, $15–$33) in advance only at a2so.com. (734) 994–4801.
