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“Pro Tools: Ancestry”: Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County
MoreTalk by professional genealogist Leah Larkin, followed by a small group discussion on the same or other topics with facilitators (in person and on Zoom). 1:30 p.m., Trinity Health Education Center Auditorium, 5305 Elliott, parking lot P, Ypsi. Also via livestream; for URL email [email protected] by Oct. 23. Free.
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Sunday Drop-in Tour: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
MoreEvery Sun., except Oct. 4. Docent-led tours exploring surprising highlights of the museum’s collection in “What’s Around the Corner?” (Oct. 11); various everyday ancient Egyptian artifacts in “Walk with an Egyptian” (Oct. 18); and objects related to death, burial, and the afterlife in the ancient world in “Halloween Visits to the Ancient Dead” (Oct. 25). 2–3 p.m., 434 S. State. Free. (734) 764–9304.
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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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“Hotel Transylvania”: 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.
Oct. 25: “Hotel Transylvania” (Genndy Tartakovsky, 2012). Animated comedy about Dracula’s struggles to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson. FREE, but preregistration requested at marquee-arts.org/calendar. 2 p.m.
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Ann Arbor Storytellers’ Guild
MoreAll invited to listen to guild members swap stories or bring their own to tell. 2–4 p.m., Schuler Books, Westgate Shopping Center. Free. annarborstorytelling.org.
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“Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young Tribute”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
MoreOct. 23–25. An ensemble of local musicians performs songs written and originally performed by the folk rock supergroup of singer-songwriters David Crosby (of the Byrds), Graham Nash (of the Hollies), Stephen Stills, and Neil Young (both of Buffalo Springfield). They were known for their close singing harmonies and their hits “Woodstock,” “Marrakesh Express,” “Our House,” and others. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $39–$58 in advance at theencoretheatre.org & (if available) at the door. (734) 268–6200.
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Dharma Disc Golfers: Jewel Heart Buddhist Center
MoreAll invited to play 9 or 18 holes. Discs available for those who don’t have them. Weather permitting; ground may be muddy. 2–4 p.m., Mary Beth Doyle Park, 3500 Birch Hollow. Free. [email protected], jewelheart.org/chapters/ann-arbor
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“Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical”: Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
MoreOct. 22–25. Ella Soto and Emily Slomovitz direct local actors in Leslie Bricusse and Frank Wildhorn’s Tony-nominated 1990 pop-rock musical, a dark thriller adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic about a doctor whose experiments on his personality create a murderous double. This production features nontraditional casting, with actors of all genders playing men and women. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin. Tickets $29 (seniors, $26; students, $20) at a2ct.ludus.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 971–2228.
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“Marvelous Magnets”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
MoreEvery Sat. & Sun., except Oct. 3 & 4. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demo for age 5 & up that explores magnetism, magnetic fields, and what they have to do with everyday life. 12:30 & 2:30 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.
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Rededication of the Charles Baird Carillon: University of Michigan
MoreIngalls Mall, Ann Arbor
Experience the return of the landmark 53-bell Charles Baird Carillon, which went silent this summer for replacement of the 30 largest clappers as well as a restoration of the great steel frame from which the 43 tons of bells are suspended. Guest artist Jonathan Lehrer, University Carillonist of Grand Valley State University and Michigan State University, will perform the rededication recital, beginning with the first full performance of “The Victors” on the Baird Carillon since the 2017 U-M Bicentennial as a duet with U-M University Carillonist Tiffany Ng. “The Victors” will also be livestreamed to SMTD’s YouTube channel.
Lehrer’s program includes “To The Sun,” an interactive 10-minute performance for carillon and audience cell phones celebrating data from NASA’s Parker Solar Probe. The U-M Frankel Detroit Observatory will coordinate a solar observation station at the base of the carillon throughout the recital, weather permitting. Their solar telescope provides magnificent views of sunspots, prominences, and more.
The outdoor audience listening space is Ingalls Mall, and listeners are advised to dress for the weather. Tours of the bell chamber will begin after the conclusion of the recital around 4:00 pm. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs, and is not ADA accessible.Free -
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“Cold Reads, New Plays”: Forge Theater
MoreAll invited to participate in, or just listen to, readings of new theater works by Forge members. 3–5 p.m., 3000 Packard, ste. B (entrance on Platt behind Little Caesars). Preregistration requested at forgetheatercollaborative.com. Free. (734) 219–9434.
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Halloween Concert for All Ages, Huron Valley Chamber Orchestra: First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor
More608 E William Street, Ann Arbor
Join the Huron Valley Chamber Orchestra and First Congregational Church Chancel Choir for a magical afternoon of music, mystery, and Halloween fun! Conducted by Rebecca Lord, this family-friendly concert features an enchanting mix of classical favorites, spooky surprises, and interactive activities for children and adults alike.
Highlights include Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4, featuring Boston violin soloist Alice Hallstrom; Saint-Saëns’ delightfully eerie Danse macabre; Grieg’s thrilling In the Hall of the Mountain King; and Gounod’s mischievous Funeral March of a Marionette. You’ll also hear “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken,” dance along to the spirited spiritual “Dem Bones,” and become part of the choir for Christopher Tin’s marvelous “Baba Yetu!”
Children’s original artwork will help bring a musical fairy tale to life, and audience members of all ages are encouraged to come in costume and participate in a costume contest. Winners will get to conduct the orchestra during the concert!
Free and open to the public. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of extraordinary music, imagination, and Halloween enchantment!
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Band-O-Rama: U-M Music School
MoreThe U-M Symphony Band, Concert Band, and Michigan Marching Band perform standards from the U-M songbook, as well as light classics, marches, and jazz-influenced works in a rousing celebration of U-M homecoming. 4 p.m., Hill Auditorium. $11–$25 in advance at tickets.smtd.umich.edu & at the door. (734) 764–0583.
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“Halloween Spooktacular”: U-M Figure Skating Team
MoreYost Ice Arena - 1116 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI
Come celebrate Halloween season and watch some amazing performances by the UofM Figure Skating team at Yost this October! Free apple cider for all guests! Free with a valid MCard; General admission: $5.
https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/umichskating/home?authuser=0
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Nightspots
Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings.: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborLocal 10-piece big band led by tubaist Chris Smith that specializes in the old-time big band music of the late 1920s and early 1930s associated with Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver.
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“Hymns and Homages”: Vocal Arts Ensemble
MoreBen Cohen directs this local 24-voice choir in a program featuring Caroline Shaw’s powerful To the Hands and a timely retelling of Buxtehude’s “Ad manus” movement from Membra Jesu nostri. Also, Kerensa Briggs’s sublime modern take on the Gregorian chant “Media Vita,” Britten’s masterpiece “Hymn to St. Cecilia,” and the music of Brahms and Lili Boulanger. 5 p.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 306 N. Division. $25 (seniors & students, $20; ages 18 & under, free) at a2tix or at the door. vocalartsannarbor.org.
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Michigan Theater: “Nosferatu”
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.
Oct. 25: “Nosferatu” (F.W. Murnau, 1922). Influential German expressionist silent horror classic, an adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. With live organ accompaniment by Stephen Warner. FREE, but preregistration requested at marquee-arts.org/calendar. 6 p.m.
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Ann Arbor Morris
MoreEvery Sun., except Oct. 11. (See My Town, pg. 29.) All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English ceremonial dance thought to be descended from the 15th-century Spanish morisca. Wear athletic shoes. 6–8 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Free. [email protected].
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Jacob Hart Quartet.
MoreEnsemble led by this award-winning 17-year-old Detroit pianist.
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“Mic Drop”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
MoreExperienced improvisers compete by improvising songs with live accompaniment. Followed at 7:30 p.m. by a pay-what-you-want Musical Improv Jam: All invited to sing or move in musical/comical improv games and exercises. No experience required. Spectators welcome. 6:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.
