Events
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Touch Rugby: U-M Rugby Football Club
MoreEvery Tues. & Thurs. All invited to play a low-contact version of rugby. Beginners welcome. 6–7:30 p.m., Riverside Park, 1000 Canal. Free. [email protected].
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Community Listing
Lord of the Rings Trivia Night: HOMES Campus
More112 Jackson Plaza, Ann Arbor
Grab your trivia team and join us for a Lord of the Rings themed trivia night!
Trivia is free to play with two rounds at 6 and 7pm.
Food is available for purchase by Campo Pizza, and beverages by HOMES Brewery.
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“Repairsday Thursday”: All Hands Active
MoreEvery Thurs. All invited to drop in with broken electronics, furniture, toys, or any other item they’d like to try to repair or repurpose with the help and guidance of AHA members. Repairs not guaranteed. 6–8 p.m., basement of 255 E. Liberty, ste. 225. Free; donations welcome. [email protected], meetup.com/allhandsactive/events.
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Drop-in Knitting: Spun
MoreEvery Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 1–3 p.m. (Sun.) & 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.), 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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Nightspots
Focus: Jazz: El Limon
MoreEl Limon 2709 PlymouthJazz favorites by the trio of pianist Jeff Fessler, bassist Will van Campen, and saxophonist Jeff Kopmanis.
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“The Smallest Mistake We Call Human”: Literati Bookstore
MorePoet Isaac Pickell discusses his new collection of poems exploring the tensions between Blackness and Jewishness, loss and inheritance, being seen and being claimed. Also, readings by poet Tommye Blount and others. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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DonationObserver Editor
“End-of-Summer Circle Singing Jam”: Ann Arbor Friends Meeting House
MoreVocalists Kath Weider, Lori Fithian, Abby Alwin, and Irene Soléa lead the audience for a night of songs, song prayers, chants, and improvisational group “Circle Songs” inspired by the work of Bobby McFerrin and his Voicestra. A benefit for We the People Opportunity Farm. 6:30–8:30 p.m., 1420 Hill. $10–$20 suggested donation. (313) 461–9000, [email protected].
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Observer Editor
“Young Frankenstein”: Michigan Theater
MoreFilm screenings every day. Tickets $11.75 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, and U.S. veterans, $9.75; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Aug. 27: “Young Frankenstein” (Mel Brooks, 1974). Hilarious parody of old Frankenstein movies with standout performances by Gene Wilder, Teri Garr, Peter Boyle, Cloris Leachman. 7 p.m.
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Live Trivia: Bløm Mead + Cider
MoreEvery Thurs. Bløm staffers lead 2 rounds of trivia. Teams or single players welcome. Prizes. 7 & 8 p.m., 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.
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Observer Editor
U-M Women’s Soccer
MoreMatch vs. Loyola Chicago. Exhibition game. The U-M has regular season home games this month against Xavier (Aug. 22, 5 p.m.) and Notre Dame (Aug. 27, 7 p.m., $11–$13). 3 p.m., U-M Soccer Stadium, 2250 S. State. $9–$11 (groups of 10 or more, $3 per person; kids 5 & under, free). Exhibition games, free. (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com.
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Nightspots
Norm & Sandy: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiLocal duo of singer-guitarists.
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FreeObserver Editor
“Salty Summer Sounds Live Music Series”: Saline Main Street
MoreSee 6 Thursday. Tonight: The Favorites, a local classic rock ’n’ roll dance band. 7–9 p.m.
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Nightspots
Rollin Brummette: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborLansing country band.
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Nightspots
Stephen Rush Trio: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborEdgy contemporary jazz by this ensemble led by pianist Rush, a U-M music professor.
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Observer Editor
“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
MoreEvery Thurs. Performances by up to 12 aspiring and established area stand-up comics. 7:15 p.m. (doors at 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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FreeObserver Editor
Dance Showcase: Shape//Matter
MoreAug. 27 & 28. Outdoor tap, tango, hip-hop, and modern dance performances by regional dance troupes TBA. 8 p.m., Liberty Plaza, E. Liberty at S. Division. Free. shapemattershowcas.wixsite.com/shapematter.
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FreeObserver Editor
Live Trivia: Bløm Mead + Cider
MoreEvery Thurs. Bløm staffers lead 2 rounds of trivia. Teams or single players welcome. Prizes. 7 & 8 p.m., 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.
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Nightspots
Cracked & Hooked: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiYpsi rock band whose music is said to occupy the territory “somewhere between Paul Westerberg and Neil Young.” Openers: Krumudgeon and Pillow Princess, a Detroit-area all-female hardcore band.
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Nightspots
Jim Dandy Band: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborRock ’n’ roll classics by local one-man band Jim Burd.
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Nightspots
Annie & Rod Capps Band: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborLocal ensemble led by the duo of singer-guitarist Rod Capps and his wife Annie, a singer-songwriter and electric guitarist who writes thoughtful, distinctively personal, warmly exuberant folk-rock songs and ballads that are both musically sophisticated and down-home. Tonight they celebrate the release of their brand-new album, Never Done. $24.
