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    Heather Morris: Literati Bookstore

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    This New Zealand–based writer, author of the bestselling The Tattooist of Auschwitz, discusses The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse, her new historical novel, set in Nazi-occupied Paris, about a young girl who takes shelter with her piano teacher following her parents’ arrest. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. $37 (includes a copy of the book) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567. [highlight in pink – notable event] 

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    Andy Hendrickson: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase

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    Oct. 29–31. NYC-based observational comic known for his wry sense of humor, conversational style, and “exasperated guy-next-door” persona. Opening act TBA. 7:15 p.m., 212 S. Fourth Ave. $21 (Thurs., $16) at aacomedy.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080. 

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    Live Trivia: Bløm Mead + Cider

    Live Trivia: Bløm Mead + Cider
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    Every 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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    Pittsfield Open Band.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Veteran local ensemble that plays old-time American and Irish dance tunes.

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    “Pitch-a-Friend Costume Party”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater

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    All 21 & over invited to give a lighthearted match-making proposal of their single friends to the crowd. Followed by mingling and games. LGBTQ+ friendly. Costumes encouraged. 7–9:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. Free. heardotsay.com. 

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    Alex Harding & Organ Nation.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Jazz organ trio led by Harding, a veteran Detroit baritone saxophonist known for his bluesy, church-steeped style.

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    “A Hauntingly Musical Cabaret.”: North Star Lounge

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

    Halloween show of spooky jazz and Broadway tunes by the Detroit-area ensemble of tenors Jeffrey Willets & Jay Kaplan, pianist Nick Frederick, and percussionist Jesse Gibbs.

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    “Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company

    “Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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    Every 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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    “Things that Go Bump”: Washtenaw Community Concert Band.

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    J. Nick Smith directs this popular 80-piece band in a spooky program of spine-chilling music, some from Halloween-inspired movies, with works that range from David Maslanka’s Rollo Takes a Walk to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” The evening includes a fiery trumpet solo by Anderson Romero and a bevy of kazoos. The audience is invited to join the band by dressing in costume. Light refreshments follow. 7:30 p.m., WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg., Towsley Auditorium, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Free. wccband.org.  

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    Kylee Phillips.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Pop-folk singer-songwriter and pianist from Plymouth known for her intimate performing style and probingly personal lyrics. Tonight she celebrates the release of her first full length album, Before I Am Invisible, a collection of sensual, articulate, and unpretentiously therapeutic pop anthems. Opener: Robby Hecht, a mellow-voiced singer-songwriter from Nashville. $29.

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    Another Grand Design.: Ziggy’s

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    Ziggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Detroit-area classic rock cover band. Opener: Straight Eights, a local blues-rock cover band.

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    Thumb.: Ziggy’s

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    Ziggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Detroit-area rock cover band. Openers: Detroit-area rock acts Strength Beyond You, Building a Death Ray, and Miss Alaynius.

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    The Pherotones.: Last Word

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    Last Word 301 W. Huron, Ann Arbor

    A wide range of jazz and jazzed-up popular music, from the 1920s to the present, by this all-star local quintet. With trumpeter Ross Huff, pianist Giancarlo Aversa, bassist Brennan Andes, violinist Jordan Adema, and drummer Wes Fritzemeier. 

     

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    Open Mic.: Tap Room

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    Tap Room 201 W. Michigan, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    All musicians invited. Hosted by singer-guitarist Brian Brickley.

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    The Sweet Spot.: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    High-energy Ohio indie pop-punk band led by singer-songwriter Maddie Indré. Openers: the Monroe ska punk band Wipeout, the Detroit-area female-fronted indie rock band Nopèsetic, and Petalwave, a local indie alt-country-rock-flavored power-pop band. $14.