Week of Events
“Paranormal Activity”: State Theatre
“Paranormal Activity”: State Theatre
Film screenings every Wed.–Sun. 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. (734) 668–8397. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar. Oct. 10: “Paranormal Activity” (Oren Peli, 2007). This found footage horror film centers on […]
Sunday, October 11, 2026
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October 11, 2026 -U-M Men’s Basketball
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October 11, 2026 -Monday Momentum
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October 11, 2026 -“The Purple 5K Walk/Run”: U-M Division of Public Safety/Ann Arbor Police Department/Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office
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October 11, 2026 -“A2 Artoberfest”: Guild of Artists & Artisans
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October 11, 2026 -Ypsi Flea Market
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October 11, 2026 -Elemental Ecstatic Dance
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October 11, 2026 -MI Postcards for Patriots
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October 11, 2026 -Country Fair: Wiard’s Orchards
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October 11, 2026 -Blast Corn Maze: Nixon Farms
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October 11, 2026 -Annual Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair: Ann Arbor Antiquarian Booksellers Association
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October 11, 2026 -U-M Field Hockey
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October 11, 2026 -H.A.C. Ultimate
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October 11, 2026 -Sunday Artisan Market
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October 11, 2026 -Contact Improv
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October 11, 2026 -“Acid and Anthems”: Zion Lutheran Church
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October 11, 2026 -Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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October 11, 2026 -“Reopening Celebration Weekend”: U-M Museum of Art
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October 11, 2026 -“Trick or Treat on the River”: Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation
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October 11, 2026 -“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
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October 11, 2026 -Critter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center
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October 11, 2026 -Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory
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October 11, 2026 -“Marvelous Magnets”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
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October 11, 2026 -Drop-in Knitting: Spun
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October 11, 2026 -U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
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October 11, 2026 -“Mad Luck Club Mah-jongg Hang”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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October 11, 2026 -“Chesstastic”: Ann Arbor District Library
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October 11, 2026 -“Tinkered Toy Box”: Ann Arbor District Library
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October 11, 2026 -Highlights Tour: Art, Architecture and Renewal
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October 11, 2026 -“Sharon Mills Open House Tour”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
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October 11, 2026 -“Found Footage Shorts”: Michigan Theater
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October 11, 2026 -CANCELLED: “Family & Politics”: Braver Angels Alliance of Washtenaw County and Interfaith Roudtable
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October 11, 2026 -“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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October 11, 2026 -“Gone with the Wind”: Fathom Entertainment
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October 11, 2026 -“Maestro”: Theatre Nova
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October 11, 2026 -“Metamorphoses”: EMU Theatre Department
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October 11, 2026 -“Sister Act”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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October 11, 2026 -“Come from Away”: U-M Musical Theatre Department
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October 11, 2026 -“Walk a Mile in My Shoes”: Jewish Family Services
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October 11, 2026 -Sunday Drop-in Tour: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
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October 11, 2026 -“All About Multicolored Corn and Traditional Native Preparation Methods with Anishnabe Meejim”: Ann Arbor District Library
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October 11, 2026 -Exhibition Tour: American Sampler with Jason Young
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October 11, 2026 -“Time Passes: 8 Short Plays by Samuel Beckett”: U-M Theatre Department
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October 11, 2026 -“Marvelous Magnets”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
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October 11, 2026 -Candle-Making Event
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October 11, 2026 -Beer + Candle-Making
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October 11, 2026 -“Ypsi Photo Walk”: Dzanc House
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October 11, 2026 -“Phase 11 of the Living Oral History Project”: Ann Arbor District Library/African American Cultural & Historical Museum of Washtenaw County.
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October 11, 2026 -“Appalachian Spring & Pathétique”: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
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October 11, 2026 -“Cloverfield”: Michigan Theater
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October 11, 2026 -“Porter’s Place & Dunbar Tower Celebration”: Ann Arbor Housing Commission
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October 11, 2026 -Drag Becomes Her presents “Death Becomes Her”: Michigan Theater
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October 11, 2026 -Curtis Glatter: Maple Street Studios
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October 11, 2026 -“Tales from the Cryptid: An Improvised Urban Legend”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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October 11, 2026 -Open Mic Night: Jewel Heart Buddhist Center
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October 11, 2026 -“Paul Keller’s Ray Brown Tribute.”
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October 11, 2026 -“V/H/S”: Michigan Theater
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October 11, 2026 -“The Opera Ghost”: Penny Seats Theatre Company
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October 11, 2026 -Symphony Band Chamber Winds: U-M Music School
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October 11, 2026 -U-M Orpheus Singers Fall Choral Concert
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October 11, 2026 -Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M
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October 11, 2026 -Traditional Irish Session: Conor O’Neill’s
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October 11, 2026 -Symphony Band Chamber Winds: U-M Music School
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October 11, 2026 -Joshua Redman Quartet.
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October 11, 2026 -“Night Terrors”: Wiard’s Orchards
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October 11, 2026 -Skyrie: Acoustic Routes
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October 11, 2026 -Sarah Jarosz.
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October 11, 2026 -Jazz Jam Session.
U-M Men’s Basketball
U-M Men’s Basketball vs. EMU. Exhibition game. The U-M plays another exhibition game this month against Oregon State (Oct. 16). Times TBA, Crisler Center. Tickets TBA at mgoblue.com in advance & at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
Monday Momentum
Join us at any of our locations to start the week with intention and a plan. Come in grab your accountability card, fill it out, network, and head to work. Open to all.
“The Purple 5K Walk/Run”: U-M Division of Public Safety/Ann Arbor Police Department/Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office
Family-friendly 5K walk/run. No dogs, strollers okay. Proceeds benefit SafeHouse, a domestic violence services shelter. 9 a.m. (registration, 8–9 a.m.), Duderstadt Center, 2281 Bonisteel. $40 (kids under age 12, free) in advance before Oct. 7 at purplerunannarbor.org; $45 on race day.
“A2 Artoberfest”: Guild of Artists & Artisans
Oct. 10 & 11. Juried art fair featuring works by about 100 regional artists, ranging from paintings and jewelry to ceramics and fiber. Also, demos by popular local street chalk artist David Zinn (11 a.m.–1 p.m., both days), and family-friendly art-making activities. Live music TBA. Snacks & drinks available for purchase. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Sat.) […]
Ypsi Flea Market
Show and sale of vintage items ranging from the early 1930s to the 90s, featuring clothing, jewelry, furniture, records, and more. Concessions. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Ypsilanti Freighthouse, 100 Market Pl., Ypsi. Free admission & parking. [email protected], facebook.com/ypsifleaswap.
Elemental Ecstatic Dance
Every Sun. Dancers of all ages and abilities invited for free-form dancing to a variety of recorded music, from EDM to classical and ambient to world music. Wear loose clothes, barefoot or stocking feet. 10:45 a.m.–1 p.m., A2 Yoga, 2030 Commerce. $20 (age 11 & under, free) cash or Venmo (@andjru) at the door only. […]
MI Postcards for Patriots
Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Nov. 1. All invited to drop-in to volunteer to help turn out the vote for the November 2026 election by writing postcards and other activities. 10:30 a.m.–noon, AADL Pittsfield. Free. [email protected], equalityingov.org.
Country Fair: Wiard’s Orchards
Every Wed.–Sun. A carnival atmosphere with a variety of family-oriented fall activities on this family farm, including wagon rides, a petting farm, a corn maze, and more. For an extra charge on Sat. & Sun., an apple cannon, paintball, apple or pumpkin picking, and other activities available. Cider & donuts available. Also, on Oct. 3 […]
Blast Corn Maze: Nixon Farms
Every Fri.–Sun. A large corn maze with 3.5 miles of trails and 3 exits. Also, a u-pick pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo, pedal cars, straw maze, and yard games. The corn maze is illuminated and guests get a free glow stick on Glow Maze Nights (Oct. 9, 16, & 23, 5–9 p.m.). On All You […]
Annual Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair: Ann Arbor Antiquarian Booksellers Association
One of the country’s top regional antiquarian fairs, up to 40 dealers from 12 states offer manuscripts, vintage photos and prints, antique maps, children's books, and a wide array of old, rare, curious, and fine books. Admission charge benefits the U-M Clements Library. 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Michigan Union Ballroom. $5 donation. (734) 995–1891, annarborbookfair.com.
U-M Field Hockey
Match vs. Iowa. The U-M also has home matches this month against Northwestern (Oct. 4, noon), Maryland (Oct. 9, 4 p.m.), Monmouth (Oct. 11, 11 a.m.), and Ohio State (Oct. 30, 5 p.m.). 5 p.m., Ocker Field, 1202 S. State. Free. (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com.
H.A.C. Ultimate
Every Sun. All invited to a relaxed pickup game of this spirited team sport played with a flying disc. Beginners welcome. Play proceeds regardless of the weather. Note: Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Fuller Park, just west of the pool & parking lot (or occasionally across the street). Free. […]
Sunday Artisan Market
Every Sun. Juried market of local handmade arts & crafts, now in its 35th year. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Kerrytown Farmers Market pavilion. Free admission. (734) 913–9622.
Contact Improv
All invited to try this interactive, free-form dance style that involves a rolling point of contact between two or more people through which dancers give and share weight. No partner required; beginners welcome. Preceded at 10:30 a.m. by a lesson. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Gretchen’s House, 2340 Oak Valley Dr. $15 ($25 includes lesson). Preregistration required […]
“Acid and Anthems”: Zion Lutheran Church
Talk by pastor Rob Zahn about his book, Acid and Anthems: How Psychedelic Seekers Became Jesus People and Their Music Became Contemporary Christian Music. 11:45 a.m., 1501 W. Liberty. Free. […]
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
Every Thurs. & Mon. Play open to all skill levels age 18 & up, both ACBL-sanctioned (Thurs.) and non-sanctioned (Mon.). Noon–3:30 p.m. (Thurs., $9) & 12:30–3:30 p.m. (Mon., $5); $1–$2 […]
“Reopening Celebration Weekend”: U-M Museum of Art
Oct. 10 & 11. After an 8-month renovation, UMMA’s Alumni Memorial Hall reopens with art-making activities (noon–5 p.m. both days), a discussion with renowned social-practice artist and MacArthur Fellow Rick […]
“Trick or Treat on the River”: Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation
All invited to paddle Gallup Pond in a kayak or canoe to enjoy the fall colors and gather candy from costumed characters at stops along the way. Paddlers encouraged to […]
“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
Fri. Oct. 2 & 16 and every Sat. & Sun. (See review) During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers show some animals that live in the […]
Critter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center
Every Sat. & Sun. A chance to view LSNC birds of prey and its Critter House animals, which include frogs, turtles, snakes, and other species native to Michigan. Noon–3 p.m., […]
Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory
Every Sun. All invited to play one of a wide variety of board games in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Instruction provided. Also, on Oct. 4, game playtesting with Michigame Design […]
“Marvelous Magnets”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
Every 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 […]
Drop-in Knitting: Spun
Every 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.
U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
Every Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. T. Rex (noon) describes the iconic dinosaur’s scientific and cinematic history (includes scenes of dinosaur violence); The Sky Tonight (1 & 3 p.m.) explores the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own; and […]
“Mad Luck Club Mah-jongg Hang”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
All invited to play mah-jongg in a friendly, relaxed setting. No experience required. Instruction and tiles provided. 1–4 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. Free. heardotsay.com.
“Chesstastic”: Ann Arbor District Library
Adults and kids age 5 & up invited to drop in and play chess. All skill levels welcome. Instruction not provided. Chess sets provided. 1–3 p.m., AADL Traverwood. Free. (734) 327–4200.
“Tinkered Toy Box”: Ann Arbor District Library
A chance for adults & teens to modify toys to make them more accessible for children with disabilities. 1–4 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
Highlights Tour: Art, Architecture and Renewal
After an eight-month renovation, experience UMMA and Alumni Memorial Hall with fresh eyes! Go behind the scenes to uncover the building’s history, learn how its historic marble floors were renovated, […]
“Sharon Mills Open House Tour”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
Docent-led tour of historic building and grounds along the River Raisin, which includes a hydroelectric generator that was one of many southeast Michigan facilities that comprised Henry Ford’s Village Industry project. 1–5 p.m., Sharon Mills County Park, 5701 Sharon Hollow Rd., Manchester. Free. (734) 971–6337.
“Found Footage Shorts”: Michigan Theater
Film 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. 11: “Found Footage Shorts.” Program of found footage shorts chronicling the history of the genre. […]
CANCELLED: “Family & Politics”: Braver Angels Alliance of Washtenaw County and Interfaith Roudtable
This event has been cancelled. Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this in-person workshop will offer you: […]
“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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.). […]
“Gone with the Wind”: Fathom Entertainment
(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. 10–14: “Gone with the Wind” (Victor Fleming, 1939). The classic Civil War soap opera, centered on the narcissistic spitfire belle Scarlett O’Hara. Vivien Leigh, […]
“Maestro”: Theatre Nova
Every Fri.–Sun., Sept. 25–Oct. 18. Briana O’Neal directs local actors in Michigan playwright Michael Alan Herman’s cheeky comedy of manners about two 18th-century Viennese composers who go to ridiculous lengths to compete for a recently vacated royal court position. 8 p.m. (Fri.), 3 & 7 p.m. (Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). Theatre Nova, 410 W. […]
“Metamorphoses”: EMU Theatre Department
Oct. 8–11. Jennifer Felts directs EMU drama students in Mary Zimmerman’s 1996 adaptation of the 1st-century Roman poet Ovid’s epic masterpiece. Includes such familiar stories as “King Midas,” “Narcissus,” and “Orpheus & Eurydice.” Suggested for ages 13 & up. 7 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), EMU Legacy Theatre, 1031 E. Circle Dr., Ypsi. Tickets […]
“Sister Act”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
Thurs.–Sun., Oct. 8–18. This local professional company performs Bill and Cheri Steinkellner, Glenn Slater, and Alan Menken’s musical based on the 1992 comedy film that starred Whoopi Goldberg as a Reno lounge singer who’s put under protective custody in a convent. The score draws on Motown, soul, funk, and disco. 7 p.m. (Thurs., Fri., & […]
“Come from Away”: U-M Musical Theatre Department
Oct. 8–11 & 14–18. Vincent Cardinal directs musical theater students in Irene Sankoff & David Hein’s award-winning 2017 upbeat musical set in the week following the September 11 attacks, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the world, were diverted to the tiny town of Gander, Newfoundland. Despite culture clashes and language barriers, […]
“Walk a Mile in My Shoes”: Jewish Family Services
All invited to join a 1-mile-long walk to support the organization’s work resettling refugees. 2–5 p.m. Burns Park Elementary, 1414 Wells. Free, but sponsorship and donations encouraged. Preregistration required at jfsannarbor.org/walk-a-mile. [email protected].
Sunday Drop-in Tour: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Every 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). […]
“All About Multicolored Corn and Traditional Native Preparation Methods with Anishnabe Meejim”: Ann Arbor District Library
Staff from this Michigan-based Native American food truck and catering business discuss traditional recipes and offer samples of Native corn soup. 2–3:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level program rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.
Exhibition Tour: American Sampler with Jason Young
Join Professor Jason Young in a conversation about American Sampler: Activating the Archive. This research-driven, immersive exhibition in UMMA’s Vertical Gallery is a collaboration with the Joseph A. Labadie Collection of anarchism, protest, and social movements housed in the U-M Library’s Special Collections Research Center. 🗓️ Sunday, Oct. 11th ⏰ 2-3 PM 📍UMMA 🎟️ Free […]
“Time Passes: 8 Short Plays by Samuel Beckett”: U-M Theatre Department
Oct. 1–4 & 8–11. Malcolm Tulip directs drama students in short works by this celebrated Irish playwright known for his verbal play, visual precision, and political imagination. The plays, written between the late 1950s and the early 1980s, include Act Without Words II, Play, Come and Go, Footfalls, Rockaby, Catastrophe, What Where, and Quad. 8 […]
“Marvelous Magnets”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
Every 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.
Candle-Making Event
An afternoon designed for trying something new, getting creative, and having a really good time. Join us for a relaxed candle-making experience where handcrafted scents and craft beer come together. Sip, pour, laugh, and create your own custom candle in a warm and welcoming brewery atmosphere — no experience needed. Whether you’re coming with friends […]
Beer + Candle-Making
An afternoon designed for trying something new, getting creative, and having a really good time. Join us for a relaxed candle-making experience where handcrafted scents and craft beer come together. Sip, pour, laugh, and create your own custom candle in a warm and welcoming brewery atmosphere — no experience needed. Whether you’re coming with friends […]
“Ypsi Photo Walk”: Dzanc House
Photographers of all skill levels with any kind of camera invited to walk together around Ypsi and take pictures. 3–4 p.m., 402 S. Huron St., Ypsi. Free. dzanchouse.org.
“Phase 11 of the Living Oral History Project”: Ann Arbor District Library/African American Cultural & Historical Museum of Washtenaw County.
Premiere showing of the latest installment of this ongoing oral history project of filmed interviews with local African Americans. Also, a chance to talk with the interviewees. Light refreshments. 3–4:30 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327-4200.
“Appalachian Spring & Pathétique”: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Earl Lee leads the A2SO in a program highlighted by Aaron Copland’s poignant high lonesome Appalachian Spring Suite, with its open chords, spare textures, and folk song influences. Also, charismatic guest solo violinist Amaryn Olmeda anchors a performance of Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto. A world premiere of renowned German American Samuel Adler’s To Life!, […]
“Cloverfield”: Michigan Theater
Film 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. 11: “Cloverfield” (Matt Reeves, 2008). Found footage monster movie in which 6 friends attempt to […]
“Porter’s Place & Dunbar Tower Celebration”: Ann Arbor Housing Commission
Grand opening of this new community gathering space and affordable apartment building, with food trucks dispensing free food, storytelling performances, art installations about the city’s historic Black West Side, self-guided building tours, and speeches. 4:30–6:30 p.m., 121 Catherine. Free. [email protected], a2gov.org/housing-commission/porters-place.
Drag Becomes Her presents “Death Becomes Her”: Michigan Theater
Film 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) […]
Curtis Glatter: Maple Street Studios
This local composer-percussionist performs electro-acoustic soundscapes from his new album, Code: Color: Field. 6 p.m., 418 Maple, Ypsi. Donation requested. Preregistration required at maplestreetstudios.org. (734) 216–1375.
“Tales from the Cryptid: An Improvised Urban Legend”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
Oct. 11 & 18. A fully unscripted one-act theatrical show about the appearance of a new cryptid that shakes up a small town. Also, on Oct. 18, a family-friendly matinee performance (3–4 p.m.). 6–7 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.
Open Mic Night: Jewel Heart Buddhist Center
All acoustic musicians, storytellers, poets, and spoken word artists invited. Sign-up starts at 5:30 p.m. 6–9 p.m., 1129 Oak Valley Dr. Free. [email protected], jewelheart.org.
“Paul Keller’s Ray Brown Tribute.”
Veteran local bassist Keller leads an ensemble in a tribute to legendary jazz bassist Brown. Free.
“V/H/S”: Michigan Theater
Film 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) […]
“The Opera Ghost”: Penny Seats Theatre Company
October 2–17. Brandy Joe Plambeck directs local actors in Joseph Zettelmaier’s new gothic drama. Deep beneath the famed Palais Garnier Opera House, a mysterious masked man recalls the events of […]
Symphony Band Chamber Winds: U-M Music School
This music student wind ensemble performs a program of chamber works, including mid-century classics by Francis Poulenc and Robert Washburn, along with contemporary pieces by Rubén Gómez, Stephen Elsinger, and […]
U-M Orpheus Singers Fall Choral Concert
This small choir of music students, accompanied by student musicians, perform 16th-century German composer Joseph Martin Kraus’s intense and dramatic Requiem in D minor, along with excerpts from Buxtehude’s Membra […]
Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M
Every Sun. Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including foxtrots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 6 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. 7–9 p.m., […]
Traditional Irish Session: Conor O’Neill’s
Every Sun. All invited to join or listen to an instrumental jam session. 7–9 p.m., 318 S. Main. Free. (734) 665–2968.
Symphony Band Chamber Winds: U-M Music School
This music student wind ensemble performs a program of chamber works, including mid-century classics by Francis Poulenc and Robert Washburn, along with contemporary pieces by Rubén Gómez, Stephen Elsinger, and […]
Joshua Redman Quartet.
Jazz ensemble led by saxophonist Redman, the son of saxophonist Dewey Redman, who has established himself as one of the brightest stars of contemporary jazz with his technical virtuosity, his […]
“Night Terrors”: Wiard’s Orchards
Every Fri.–Sun. A haunted hayride, a ghostly mental asylum, and three more scary attractions, all bristling with scores of costumed monsters. Refreshments available from the Wiard’s Country Store. Recommended for […]
Skyrie: Acoustic Routes
Contemporary Celtic trio from Fife, Scotland, known for its dynamic and innovative sound that relies heavily on live looping to create lush and atmospheric interpretations of traditional Scottish and Irish […]
Jazz Jam Session.
Jazz ensemble led by veteran local drummer Pete Siers and saxophonist Kenji Lee (see Blue Llama).
Monday, October 12, 2026
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October 12, 2026 -“Independence Lake Gravel Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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October 12, 2026 -Weekly Rehearsal: Washtenaw Women’s Community Chorus
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October 12, 2026 -“Shifting Tides: The US-Africa Relationship Amid Global Competition”: U-M Ford School of Public Policy
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October 12, 2026 -“Τhe Greek Poet of the 21st-Century: Between Melancholic Rupture and Insurgent Utopia”: U-M Classical Studies Department
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October 12, 2026 -Michigan Marching Band Practice
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October 12, 2026 -“Aanikoobijigan”: U-M Stamps School of Art & Design Penny Stamps Speaker Series
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October 12, 2026 -“Monday Evening Migration at Matthaei”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance
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October 12, 2026 -Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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October 12, 2026 -Drop-in Knitting: Spun
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October 12, 2026 -US Congressional District 6 Candidate Forum
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October 12, 2026 -“Ypsi Clown Social”: Dzanc House
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October 12, 2026 -Group Ride: Ann Arbor Velo Club
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October 12, 2026 -Alvorada.
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October 12, 2026 -“End Times Fascism and the Fight for the Living World”: Literati Bookstore Grassroots Book Club
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October 12, 2026 -“Biodegradable Textiles”: Ann Arbor Fiber Arts Guild
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October 12, 2026 -Group Runs: A2 Runners
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October 12, 2026 -Paul Keller Orchestra.
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October 12, 2026 -“Gone with the Wind”: Fathom Entertainment
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October 12, 2026 -Large Ensemble Meeting: Ann Arbor Recorder Society
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October 12, 2026 -“102nd U.S.C.T.”: Ann Arbor Civil War Round Table
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October 12, 2026 -Scandinavian Music Jam
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October 12, 2026 -Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
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October 12, 2026 -Comedy Show: The Blind Pig
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October 12, 2026 -Alash.
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October 12, 2026 -Brian McFarlane.
“Independence Lake Gravel Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
Every Mon. Slow/moderate-paced 23-mile ride to Independence Lake on mostly dirt roads. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 9 a.m. sharp, meet at Old St. Patrick Catholic Church, 5671 […]
Weekly Rehearsal: Washtenaw Women’s Community Chorus
Every Mon. All invited to join this independent local women’s chorus to sing an eclectic program, including classical, folk, Broadway, pop, and jazz. Joshua Marzan directs. 9:30–11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian […]
“Shifting Tides: The US-Africa Relationship Amid Global Competition”: U-M Ford School of Public Policy
Oct. 12–13. The public is welcome to attend all or part of this 2-day conference that includes speeches and panel discussions with policymakers, scholars, diplomats, and practitioners to explore international […]
“Τhe Greek Poet of the 21st-Century: Between Melancholic Rupture and Insurgent Utopia”: U-M Classical Studies Department
Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs press attaché Athina Rossoglou discusses how contemporary Greek poetry engages with the past. 4–6 p.m., Michigan League, Michigan rm. Free. (734) 764-0360.
Michigan Marching Band Practice
Every 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 […]
“Aanikoobijigan”: U-M Stamps School of Art & Design Penny Stamps Speaker Series
Screening of this documentary film about the work of the Michigan Anishinaabek Cultural Preservation and Repatriation Alliance, which works to repatriate human remains and funerary objects from institutions like museums, libraries, and archives. Followed by a reception and Q&A at the Stamps Gallery (201 S. Division) with directors Zack & Adam Khalil. 5:30–6:30 p.m., Michigan […]
“Monday Evening Migration at Matthaei”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance
Every Mon. All invited to join club member James Weir on a leisurely stroll through the well-maintained dirt paths of the Botanical Gardens to observe migrating warblers, thrushes, flycatchers, cuckoos, and other birds making their way south. Binoculars provided if needed. 5:30–7:30 p.m., 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. washtenawbna.org.
Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
Every Thurs., Sat., & Mon. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Thurs. & Mon.) or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). AARC Colonnade (6 p.m. Thurs.), 2621 Plymouth Rd.; AARC Traver Village (7 a.m. Sat.), 901 W. Eisenhower; and Corner Brewery (6 p.m. Mon.), 720 […]
Drop-in Knitting: Spun
Every 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.
US Congressional District 6 Candidate Forum
Q&A session with congressional candidates Debbie Dingell, Heather Smiley, and Clyde Shabazz. Refreshments to follow. 6–7:30 p.m., Ypsi District Library Whittaker, 5577 Whittaker, Ypsi. Free. [email protected].
“Ypsi Clown Social”: Dzanc House
All invited to socialize and build their clowning skills. Games, refreshments. Clown attire encouraged. 6–8 p.m., 402 S. Huron St., Ypsi. Free. dzanchouse.org/all-events.
Group Ride: Ann Arbor Velo Club
Every Mon. Moderate-paced 20-mile ride to Dexter and back, often with a rest stop along the way. Riders must wear a helmet and bring water and supplies to fix a flat tire. 6 p.m. (nonmembers must come 10 minutes early to sign a club waiver), Barton Nature Area, 1010 W. Huron River Dr. Free. annarborveloclub.org. […]
“End Times Fascism and the Fight for the Living World”: Literati Bookstore Grassroots Book Club
All invited to join a discussion, led by Literati manager Clarisse Jorah, of Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor’s new book about the Christian nationalists, tech-bro reactionaries, and populist survivalists who increasingly define the contemporary right. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Tickets $5 (can be redeemed for store credit) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567.
“Biodegradable Textiles”: Ann Arbor Fiber Arts Guild
Freelance Detroit fashion designer Nadia Boone describes how their sustainable fashion studio, BioSpoke, develops biodegradable textiles and bespoke garments. The evening begins with social time. Guests welcome. 6:30 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 2nd fl. gathering rm. (elevator access), 1501 W. Liberty. Free. annarborfiberarts.org.
Group Runs: A2 Runners
Every 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].
Paul Keller Orchestra.
Award-winning 14-piece big band led by bassist Keller and featuring vocalist Sarah D’Angelo and occasional guest vocalists. Also, each week features a middle set by a guest college or high school student ensemble.
“Gone with the Wind”: Fathom Entertainment
(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. 10–14: “Gone with the Wind” (Victor Fleming, 1939). The classic Civil War soap opera, centered on the narcissistic spitfire belle Scarlett O’Hara. Vivien Leigh, […]
Large Ensemble Meeting: Ann Arbor Recorder Society
Beginning and advanced players of the recorder and other early instruments invited to play Renaissance and other early music. Directed by Janet Cannon. Bring your own music stand. 7–9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, basement music rm. (enter by the back door), 1501 W. Liberty. First meeting free (dues for those who join). a2recordersociety.org.
“102nd U.S.C.T.”: Ann Arbor Civil War Round Table
Local historical reenactors Guyler Turner, Nathan Rushing, and Joe Imhoff present a living history program about the first Michigan African American volunteer infantry regiment, mustered in early 1864. 7 p.m., Trinity Health Administrative Bldg., Education Center Exhibition Rm., 5305 Elliott. Free. [email protected], aacwrt.org.
Scandinavian Music Jam
Oct. 12 & 26. Bruce Sagan leads an acoustic jam session devoted to traditional music from the Scandinavian countries. All instruments welcome, no experience necessary. 7:30–9:30 p.m., location TBA; email [email protected]. Free.
Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
Every Mon. Learn to dance jigs, reels, and strathspeys. All dances taught. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and friends. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $10 suggested donation (first-timers free). (734) 474–7299, (734) 274–0773.
Comedy Show: The Blind Pig
Every Mon., except Oct. 5. Performances from up to 15 aspiring stand-up comics from around the state. Local comics emcee. Age 21 & up only. Free candy. 8–9:30 p.m., 208 S. First St. Free. (734) 996–8555.
Alash.
This male vocal trio from the tiny Central Asian Russian republic of Tuva performs traditional throat singing, also known as overtone singing. Each singer is able to produce 2 or 3 different notes simultaneously, creating an eerie, otherworldly, often startlingly nonhuman sound that is also ravishingly musical. $29.
Brian McFarlane.
Local electronica artist. Openers: Ladina Schaller, a U-M dance student, and KTCHN, a local jazz ensemble.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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October 13, 2026 -“America’s First Medical Experiments in the Wilds of Northern Michigan: A 19th-Century Physician’s 33-Year Study of Digestion via a Fur Trader’s Abdominal Shotgun Wound”: U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Distinguished Lecture Series
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October 13, 2026 -“Shifting Tides: The US-Africa Relationship Amid Global Competition”: U-M Ford School of Public Policy
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October 13, 2026 -U-M Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies Noon Lecture Series
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October 13, 2026 -Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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October 13, 2026 -“American Home Cooking in the 1920s”: U-M Library Coffee with the Curator
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October 13, 2026 -Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club
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October 13, 2026 -“Examining Contemporary Antisemitism”: U-M Center for Judaic Studies
“America’s First Medical Experiments in the Wilds of Northern Michigan: A 19th-Century Physician’s 33-Year Study of Digestion via a Fur Trader’s Abdominal Shotgun Wound”: U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Distinguished Lecture Series
Retired U-M internal medicine professor Joel Howell discusses how physician William Beaumont performed long-range experiments through an opening in a patient he first treated on Mackinac Island in 1822. Second in a series of 4 monthly lectures. 10–11:30 a.m., WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg., Towsley Auditorium, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Preregistration required at olli-umich.org. $105 […]
“Shifting Tides: The US-Africa Relationship Amid Global Competition”: U-M Ford School of Public Policy
Oct. 12–13. The public is welcome to attend all or part of this 2-day conference that includes speeches and panel discussions with policymakers, scholars, diplomats, and practitioners to explore international law, power, security, climate, and Africa’s economic future. 10:15 a.m.–4:15 p.m., Weiser Hall, rm. 1010, 500 Church St. Free. Preregistration required at fordschool.umich.edu/events. [email protected].
U-M Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies Noon Lecture Series
Every Tues. (except Oct. 20). Talks by U-M and visiting scholars. Oct. 6: University of Albany geography professor Tom Narins on “Bad Romance in Southeast Asia: China-Linked Cyber-Scamming, Variegated Govotolerance, and the Geopolitics of Criminality along China's Belt and Road.” Oct. 13: City University of New York anthropology professor Anru Lee on “Haunted Modernities: Gender, […]
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
Every Thurs., Fri., & Tues. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Tues. & Fri.) and a 499er game (Thurs.) for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points. 1–4 p.m. (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $9 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email [email protected].
“American Home Cooking in the 1920s”: U-M Library Coffee with the Curator
U-M Library curator Juli McLoone discusses books and artifacts featured in the library’s new exhibit Faster and More Fun: American Home Cooking in the 1920s. 2–3 p.m., Hatcher Library, 1st fl., enter from the Diag. Free. (734) 936–2309.
Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club
Every Tues. All invited to play the classic word game, using the 5th-edition Scrabble dictionary. Bring your own set, if you like. 3:30–8 p.m., Arbor Brewing Company Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsi. Free. [email protected], meetup.com/ann-arbor-scrabble-meetup.
“Examining Contemporary Antisemitism”: U-M Center for Judaic Studies
Panel discussion with U-M Judaic studies fellows Alice Mishkin, Ben Bornstein, and Matt Berkman. 4–6 p.m., South Thayer Bldg., 202 S. Thayer, rm. 2022. Free. (734) 615–8503.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Friday, October 16, 2026
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Saturday, October 17, 2026
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