Events
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“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
MoreEvery Wed.–Sun., Sept. 24–Dec. 20. Rhiannon Ragland directs retired Detroit newscaster and playwright Devin Scillian’s family comedy-drama about a conflict between brothers—an aging country rocker and a buttoned-down finance guy—after their mother’s death. Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.), & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Wed.). 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org, (734) 433–7673, & (if available) at the door. Discounts available.
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FreeObserver Editor
“Diplomacy and the Indian Subcontinent”: U-M Weiser Diplomacy Center Ambassadors Forum
MoreFormer U.S. ambassadors Robert Blake, Gerald Feierstein, Ronald E. Neumann, and Robin Raphel, who between them have served in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Yemen, Algeria, Bahrain, Afghanistan, Tunisia, India, and South Africa, discuss how the U.S. can manage its multiple security, economic, and strategic interests in South Asia. 4–5:30 p.m., Weill Hall Annenberg Auditorium, 735 S. State. Free. Preregistration required at fordschool.umich.edu/events.
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FreeObserver Editor
Michigan Marching Band Practice
MoreEvery Mon.–Thurs., except Oct. 19 & 20. 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. Also, at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, the band hosts its monthly free Open Stadium Rehearsal at Michigan Stadium. 4:45 p.m., Hill at Fifth Ave. Free. (734) 764–0582.
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Ypsi Fine Arts Club: Riverside Arts Center.
MoreOct. 7 & 21. All invited to this gathering where artists show 1 or 2 pieces of their work, some of which may be for sale. Participation not required. 5–6:30 p.m., 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Free. (734) 480–2787, riversidearts.org/events.
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Trunk or Treat (with free community dinner): Chelsea St. Louis Center
More16195 W Old US 12, Chelsea
Join Saint Louis Center on October 21 for our free community Trunk or Treat! Enjoy trick-or-treating, games, a free dinner, live music, a costume contest, and both scary and not-so-scary haunted house experiences in a welcoming, sensory-friendly environment where individuals of all abilities can celebrate Halloween together.
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Board Game Night: Bløm Mead + Cider
MoreEvery Wed. All invited to play popular board games. Use provided games or bring your own. 5–10 p.m., 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.
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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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Nightspots
Bart Moore & the Hot Boys of Jenison.: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborLansing-area ensemble led by singer-songwriter Moore whose music is influenced by the Pogues, Warren Zevon, Talking Heads, Tom Petty, and Weezer. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
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“Community Table”: The Washtenaw Food Hub
MoreEvery 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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FreeObserver Editor
“Let’s Be Friends: Geneology”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreAll invited to meet with others interested in genealogy research. 6–7 p.m., AADL Traverwood. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“When Driving Changes: How Automation Keeps People Moving”: Evenings with OLLI (U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute)
MoreU-M Transportation Institute faculty Arpan Kusari and Renee St. Louis discuss advanced driver assistance systems. Light refreshments at 5:30 p.m. 6–7:30 p.m., Kellogg Eye Center auditorium, 1000 Wall. $25 for nonmembers (members, $15) in advance at olli-umich.org (create an account) & at the door. First OLLI event, free. Membership, $50 a year. (734) 998–9351.
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FreeObserver Editor
Drop-in Knitting: Spun
MoreEvery 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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“We’ve Been Here the Whole Time!: A Not So Sacred Guide to All Things Native America”: Literati Bookstore
MoreL.A.-based writer Joey Clift discusses his new book, an irreverent history of the U.S. from a Native American perspective that covers everything from Pocahontas and sports mascots to ancestry claims and the Land Back movement. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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Group Runs: A2 Runners
MoreEvery 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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“Celebrating Legacy & the Future”: U-M Bipolar Research Program 20th Annual Prechter Lecture
MoreRemarks on the idea that launched the Prechter Program, its scientific discoveries, and its next chapters by U-M Medical School dean Thomas J. Wang, program founder Waltraud “Wally” Prechter, and nine other program researchers, administrators, and research participants. Preceded by a 5:30 p.m. reception with light refreshments. 6:30–8:15 p.m., U-M Biomedical Science Research Bldg. Kahn Auditorium, 109 Zina Pitcher. Free. Preregistration required at tinyurl.com/prechterlecture26. Livestream available.
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FreeObserver Editor
Crazy Wisdom Bookstore Gathering Series
MoreOct. 14 & 21. Community gatherings and talks by local practitioners. Oct. 14 (6–8 p.m.): “Witches Night Out.” Group meeting and discussion. Oct. 21 (6:30–8:30 p.m.): “Goddesses of the Arbor.” Discussion geared toward late millennial and Gen X women. 6 p.m., Crazy Wisdom, 114 S. Main, upstairs. Free. (734) 665–2757, crazywisdom.net.
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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
MoreEvery Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes. Rain or shine. 7 p.m., 123 E. Liberty. Free. (734) 769–5016, fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
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“Quakers: Who Are We?”: Ann Arbor Friends Meeting
MoreOct. 7 & 21. A small group of local Quakers discusses their beliefs and answers questions about Quakerism, conscientious objection to war, and other topics. 7–8 p.m., Friends Meeting House, corner rm., 1420 Hill St. Free. annarborfriends.org.
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Nightspots
Jake Reichbart.: Earle
MoreEarle 121 W. Washington, Ann ArborSolo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.
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Observer Editor
“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.).
