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    “Community Table”: The Washtenaw Food Hub

    “Community Table”: The Washtenaw Food Hub
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    Every Wed. Food- and agriculture-related discussions and demos. Oct. 7: “Lacto-Fermented Hot Sauce.” Fermentation enthusiast Louis Daher demonstrates how to turn hot peppers and mango into hot sauce. Oct. 14: “Heirloom Corn.” Local farmer Ben Monroe gives a farm-to-table portrait of this traditional crop. Oct. 21: “Washtenaw Tool Bank Collective.” Washtenaw County Conservation District representative Doug Reith discusses which tools are best suited for different projects, and how to use them. Oct. 28: “Fresh-Hopped Wild Rice Ale.” Rachel Kanaan and Mason Shipe of Jupiter Fen Kombucha Club show how to brew this seasonal beer. $22. 6–7 p.m., 4175 Whitmore Lake Rd. Free, except Oct. 28. Preregistration required for all events at tinyurl.com/a2-foodhub. thewashtenawfoodhub.com.  

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    “America at 250: History, Memory, and Truth”: U-M Institute for the Humanities

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    Smithsonian Institution secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III, author of the 2019 book A Fool’s Errand: Creating the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the Age of Bush, Obama, and Trump, discusses how museums play a crucial role in helping Americans understand the nation’s complex past. Last month, in the wake of mounting scrutiny from the Trump administration, Bunch announced that he will be stepping down from the Smithsonian at the end of the year. Followed by Q&A and signing. 6–8 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. Free. Preregistration requested at tinyurl.com/UMAmerica-at-250. (734) 936–3518.

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    Drop-in Knitting: Spun

    Drop-in Knitting: Spun
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    Every 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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    Group Runs: A2 Runners

    Group Runs: A2 Runners
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    Every Mon. & Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a beginner or advanced 3- to 5-mile group run, followed by socializing at a downtown coffee shop. 6:30 p.m., meet at the Kerrytown Clock Tower. Preregistration requested at meetup.com/a2runners. Free. [email protected].   

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    Figure Drawing: Dzanc House

    Figure Drawing: Dzanc House
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    Oct. 14 & 28. All skill levels welcome to draw a live model. Bring your own art supplies. Light refreshments. 6:30–9 p.m., 402 S. Huron St., Ypsi. $10 to pay model. Preregistration required by the Mon. before the event. dzanchouse.org.

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    Bonsai Trivia: Ann Arbor Bonsai Society

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    The society’s final meeting of the year includes bonsai trivia, prizes, and the announcement of new board members. 6:30–9:30 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free admission; metered parking. [email protected], annarborbonsaisociety.org/events.

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    Barnstormers Revue Salon Night and Open Mic: Forge Theater

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    All invited to share an original short skit or performance piece up to 10 minutes long. Followed by a chance to receive feedback. Sign up on arrival. 7–9 p.m., 3000 Packard, ste. B (entrance on Platt behind Little Caesars). Preregistration requested at forgetheatercollaborative.com. Free. (734) 219–9434.

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    “Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase

    “Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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    Oct. 7, 14, & 28. Performances by up to 12 aspiring and established area stand-up comics. On Oct. 7, attendees can mingle with the comics before they hit the stage during “Comedy Nerdz Happy Hour” (5:30–6:30 p.m.). 7:15 p.m. (doors 6:30 p.m.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $5 in advance at aacomedy.com; $6 at the door. (734) 996–9080.

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    Runnin’ on Blues.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Southern rock, blues-rock, and blues by this Livonia trio.

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    Steve Nelson.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    This highly acclaimed veteran vibraphonist and marimba player, a longtime member of the Dave Holland Quintet, is widely recognized as one of the preeminent improvisers in modern jazz, known for his inventive, fluidly harmonic approach. Tonight he is joined by members of the Kzoo Jazz Collective.

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    Ann Arbor Bridge Club

    Ann Arbor Bridge Club
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    Every Wed. All invited to play friendly, competitive ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Arrive 20 minutes early if coming without a partner. Call before coming to check that the game is being held. 7–10:30 p.m., Walden Hills clubhouse, 2114 Pauline (park in marked spaces in the lot on the north side of Pauline). $6 per person. (734) 945–6021. 

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    Bruce Liu: University Musical Society

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    Not yet 30, Canadian pianist Liu has become a classical music sensation worldwide. The first prize winner of the 2021 International Chopin Piano Competition, he’s been praised by Bachtrack for his “virtuosity and elegance” and “effortless expertise.” He makes his Ann Arbor debut with a program that includes avant-garde Hungarian composer György Ligeti’s Etude No. 4: Fanfares, Beethoven’s “Moonlight” and “Waldstein” sonatas, Chopin’s Nocturnes Nos. 1 and 2, Ravel’s Alborada del Gracioso, Debussy’s Rêverie, and works by Federico Mompou, Isaac Albéniz, and Liszt. 7:30 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Tickets $23–$91 (students, $15–$20) in advance at ums.org, by phone, & (if available) at the door. (734) 764–2538.