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    Michigan Marching Band Practice

    Michigan Marching Band Practice
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    Every Mon.–Thurs. (except Sept. 7). The U-M’s highly disciplined 200+ member marching band or sections thereof can be seen and heard practicing on the new Elbel field, across the street from the old Elbel field. All welcome to find a spot in the bleachers and get a sneak preview of upcoming halftime shows. Rehearsals usually last 1–2 hours. 4:45 p.m., new Elbel Field, Hill at Fifth Ave. Free. (734) 764–0582.

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    Sign Making Lab: Ann Arbor District Library

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    Adults and kids age 5 & up invited to drop in and create a custom sign. 5–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.  

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    “Nature Nerds Book Club”: Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation

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    All invited to share outdoor memories and read aloud from Barbara Kingsolver’s 2000 novel, Prodigal Summer. 5:30–6:30 p.m., Natural Area Preservation Office, 3875 E. Huron River Dr. Free, preregistration required at tinyurl.com/a2parksrec or (734) 794–6250. [email protected].

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    Deacon Earl.: North Star Lounge

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

    Lansing blues singer-songwriter who accompanies himself on guitar and harmonica. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)

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    Every 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. 

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    Bad Decisions Track Club

    Bad Decisions Track Club
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    Every Thurs. Runners of all abilities invited to join this eclectic group of runners ranging from people training for their first 5K to ultramarathoners. Sessions are typically interval-based track workouts, followed by socializing at a nearby brewery. 6 p.m., Ferry Field, State at Hoover. May meet elsewhere if the weather is bad. Free. See walline.wixsite.com/bdtc to sign up for email updates on each week’s workout.  

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    “Bug Art!”: Ann Arbor District Library

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    Adults & teens invited to make a large bug using the same processes used in tying flies for fly fishing. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Malletts Creek. Free. (734) 327–4200.  

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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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    “Thursday Evening Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society

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    Every Thurs. Moderate-paced ride, 25 to 35 miles, along the less-traveled unpaved roads around Chelsea. Bring a chair and a beverage or snack for a postride tailgate. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 6 p.m. sharp, meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Email [email protected] for each week’s route. Free. (313) 980–5277.  

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    Jeff Bainter.: El Limon

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    El Limon 2709 Plymouth

    Parodies of familiar tunes by this local singer-guitarist.

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    Open Mic.: Sam Hill

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    Sam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.

    All performers invited. Hosted by Mike Gentry. Sign-up at 5:30 p.m.

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    Market Performances: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra

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    Sept. 3, 24, & 26. Chamber music performances by small groups of A2SO musicians. Today: Briarwood Mall. 6:30–8:30 p.m., 100 Briarwood Cir. Free. (734) 994–4801, a2so.org/farmers-markets.

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    “The Hunger Games”: Fathom Entertainment

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    (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). 

    Sept. 3: “The Hunger Games” (Francis Lawrence, 2012). Dystopian action film; the first installment in the Hunger Games series. 6:30 p.m. (Cinemark) & 7 p.m. (Emagine).

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    Marlon James: Literati Bookstore

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    This bestselling writer, author of the award-winning A Brief History of Seven Killings, reads from and discusses The Disappearers, his new novel about a group of gay men who survive a mob attack in 1980s Jamaica. 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 120 S. State. $38 (includes a copy of the book) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567.