Events
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Christine Hume & Justine van der Leun: Literati Bookstore
MoreThese 2 writers read from and discuss their new books. EMU creative writing professor Hume’s All the Women I Know profiles women who have experienced gendered violence. NYC-based journalist van der Leun’s Unreasonable Women: Three Stories of Violence, Imprisonment, and Extraordinary Survival profiles domestic violence survivors who were prosecuted for protecting themselves from their abusers. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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First Friday Shabbat: Jewish Cultural Society
MoreAll invited for a dinner from a local restaurant, preceded by a brief secular Shabbat observance with songs, candle lighting, and challah & wine rituals. Kids welcome. 6:30–8 p.m., JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow. $10 (families, $25) for nonmembers; members, free. Preregistration required at jewishculturalsociety.org.
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Clean Comedy Fundraiser: Corner Health Center
MorePerformances by 6 Metro Detroit stand-up comics to benefit this nonprofit Ypsi health clinic for teens and young adults. Hosted by local comic Jeff Teed. 6:30–8:30 p.m., Hear.Say Brewing + Theater, 2350 W. Liberty. Tickets $25 at tinyurl.com/5dutxpy9.
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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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Nightspots
Al Jacquez Band.: Live
MoreLive 102 S. First St., Ann ArborAll-star local ensemble led by veteran local blues and blues-rock singer-guitarist Jacquez. With keyboardist & guitarist Tom Loncaric, bassist Randy Tessier, and drummer Rich Dishman.
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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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“Black Cat Preview”: Neighborhood Theatre Group
MoreAll invited to craft a costume headband or mask and meet the cast of the upcoming production Black Cat: Ghoulita Graves Presents … The Curse of Blood. Followed at 8 p.m. by a teaser for the show, which premieres Oct. 16. (See listing). Part of First Fridays Ypsilanti. 7 p.m., The Back Office Studio, 13 N. Washington, Ypsi. Free; preregistration recommended at ntgypsi.org. [email protected].
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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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“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
MoreFri. Oct. 2 & 16 and every Sat. & Sun. (See review) During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers show some animals that live in the rainforest, including a two-toed sloth, a Dumeril’s boa, an iguana, and a red-footed tortoise at 7:30 p.m. On Sat. & Sun., staffers show a two-toed sloth, a Dumeril’s boa, and an iguana at 1 & 4 p.m., and a red-footed tortoise at 2 & 3 p.m. All tickets include a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. 7–9 p.m. (Fri.) and noon–5 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $15 (kids ages 2–12, $13; under age 2, free) cash or credit at the door only. (734) 929–9324, thecreatureconservancy.org.
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Nightspots
65 North Pickers.: JD’s Stage
MoreJD’s Stage 117 ½ S. Main, Chelsea, Michigan, United StatesProgressive bluegrass band from Kentucky known for its lightning-fast picking and extended improvisational jams.
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Jordan Smith-Hays.: Moonwinks Tavern
MoreMoonwinks Tavern 5151 Plymouth Rd. (734) 994-5151.A mix of mostly instrumental funk, rock, jazz, R&B, and blues covers by this local guitarist.
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“Freakfest.”: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiWith various acts TBA.
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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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Erena Terakubo Quartet.
MoreEnsemble led by this acclaimed young Japanese saxophonist known for her nimble and powerful playing style.
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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 guitarist Mike Savina. 7–10 p.m. $10.
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Open Mic.: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborAll invited to present a song, story, poem, monologue, comedy bit, magic act, other performance. Hosted by Annie Bacon & Forrest Hejkal. Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m. 7–10 p.m. $5.
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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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“Donnie Darko”: 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. 2–4: “Donnie Darko” (Richard Kelly, 2001). Jake Gyllenhaal stars in this dark, original, and somewhat incoherent psychological sci-fi thriller about a hallucinating teen. Maggie Gyllenhaal, Drew Barrymore. 7:30 p.m. Cinemark only.
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Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers: University Musical Society
MoreSinger-keyboardist Hornsby, who draws from a wide array of traditions, from classical and jazz to bluegrass, folk, and Motown, has played with the likes of Ricky Skaggs and the Grateful Dead. Now 71, he’s cited as an influence by a new generation of musicians, including Bon Iver and Haim. His sets with his touring band the Noisemakers are known for their spontaneity; the band often doesn’t even have a set list, relying instead on audience requests and songs chosen on the fly. Their 2026 album, Indigo Park, boasts guest appearances from Bonnie Raitt and Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig, among others. 7:30 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Tickets $23–$87 (students, $20) in advance at ums.org/season, by phone, & (if available) at the door. (734) 764–2538.
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“Joel Schoenhals: The Schubert Project”: Kerrytown Concert House
MoreOct. 2 & 4. EMU piano professor Schoenhals plays works by Schubert, from his poetic and introspective Sonata in G Major to his beloved Four Impromptus. 7:30 p.m. (Fri.) & 4 p.m. (Sun.), 415 N. Fourth Ave. $37–$47 (students, $25–$35) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com & at the door. (734) 769–2999.
