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    Bob Skon Trio.: North Star Lounge

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

    Nashville-based indie folk singer-songwriter. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FreeJazz-tinged folk-rock covers and originals by this ensemble led by Skon, a veteran local singer-songwriter known for his wry songs about love and loss. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    “Aviary After Dark”: Aviary Aerial & Circus Arts

    “Aviary After Dark”: Aviary Aerial & Circus Arts
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    Oct. 30 & 31. Aerial artists from this local training studio present a Halloween- and horror-themed performance featuring silks, trapeze, and other aerial disciplines. Parental discretion advised. 6 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 1 p.m. (Sat.). Aviary Studio, 2875 Boardwalk, ste. A. Tickets $28 in advance at a2aviary.com/liftoff & at the door. [email protected]. 

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    D&D Adventurers League: Sylvan Factory

    D&D Adventurers League: Sylvan Factory
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    Every Fri. All invited to play the current official campaign of the popular Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game, using 5th-edition rules. Kids under 13 must have adult accompaniment. 6–10 p.m., 2459 W. Stadium. $10. Space limited, preregistration strongly recommended. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.

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    “Witchy Woo Fest”: Bløm Mead + Cider

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    Tarot readings (6–9 p.m.) and pumpkin painting (6–8 p.m.), with classic spooky movies TBA playing without sound on the big screen. Hot mulled mead and baked goods for sale. 6–10 p.m. Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food and drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729.

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    Reflejos Latinos: Ann Arbor District Library

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    This Detroit-area dance troupe performs a family-friendly program of traditional Latin American folk dances. 6:30–7 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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    “Fireside Fun”: Leslie Science & Nature Center

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    All invited to sit around a campfire, roast marshmallows, and swap stories. If you like, bring outdoor games, s’mores fixings (roasting utensils provided), and camping chairs. Rain or shine, so dress for the weather. 6:30–8:30 p.m., 1831 Traver. Free. (734) 997–1553, lesliesnc.org.   

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    “To Stay, To Stay, To Stay”: Literati Bookstore

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    Pushcart Prize–winning writer Devon Halliday discusses her debut, a literary novel about various personal entanglements in a small Appalachian college town. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.

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    U-M Volleyball

    U-M Volleyball vs. Iowa
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    U-M Volleyball vs. Iowa (7 p.m.). The U-M also has home matches this month against Oregon (Oct. 10, 7 p.m.), Nebraska (Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m.), and Indiana (Oct. 31, 7 p.m.). Crisler Center, 333 E. Stadium. $8 & $10 (groups of 10 or more, $3 each). (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com. 

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    “Euchre Change a Life!”

    “Euchre Change a Life!”
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    Oct. 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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    Jerry Mack & the Terraplanes.: Live

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    Live 102 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    Veteran local band led by singer-guitarist Mack that plays a mix of houserocking blues, uptown swing, soulful R&B, and roots rock, along with a few Motown songs.

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    Magic: The Gathering (MTG): Sylvan Factory

    Magic: The Gathering (MTG): Sylvan Factory
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    Every 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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    Whitney Mann.: JD’s Stage

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    JD’s Stage 117 ½ S. Main, Chelsea, Michigan, United States

    Alt-country singer-songwriter from Minnesota. 

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    Focus: Jazz.: Moonwinks Tavern

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    Moonwinks Tavern 5151 Plymouth Rd. (734) 994-5151.

    Jazz favorites by the trio of pianist Jeff Fessler, bassist Will van Kampen, and saxophonist Jeff Kopmanis.

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    The Nitpickers.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Ypsi ensemble led by singer-guitarist John Delcamp that plays an eclectic mix of classic country and folk.

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    “Spooky Species for Adults”: The Creature Conservancy

    “Spooky Species for Adults”: The Creature Conservancy
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    Oct. 17, 23, 24, 30, & 31. Annual Halloween event to check out and learn about animals associated with the season (possibly owls, vultures, ravens, snakes, tarantulas, and rats) and hear Halloween legends tailored to adults. Donuts & cider. Age 18 & up only. 7–9 p.m., 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $40, preregistration required at thecreatureconservancy.org. (734) 929–9324.

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    Rick Burgess Trio.: Earle

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    Earle 121 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Jazz 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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    Rodney Whitaker Group.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Ensemble led by MSU jazz professor Whitaker, a former member of Wynton Marsalis’ Sextet and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra.