Events
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a2Tech360: Ann Arbor Spark
MoreSept. 22–Oct. 2. Almost 2-week-long tech festival, with pitch competitions, a hackathon (two days of intensive coding), talks, panel discussions, a career fair, start-up demos, workshops, networking events, and more. Various times & locations. A mix of free and ticketed events. See full schedule at a2tech360.com.
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Nightspots
Corey Lee.: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborCountry covers by this Grand Rapids singer-guitarist. 5 p.m.
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“Willow Weaving Wellness”: U-M Stamps Art, Design & Wellness Series
MoreArtist and farmer Howard Peller and U‑M botany professor Selena Smith discuss the importance of the willow tree in human culture and ecology, as well as the planned “Living Willow Structures” campus installation. Followed by a free, hands-on willow weaving workshop (11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.). 9:30–11 a.m., Stamps Gallery, 201 S. Division. Free. Preregistration required at stamps.umich.edu. (734) 936–0671.
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“Yard Sale at the Museum”: Dexter Area Historical Society
MoreOct. 2 & 3. Sale of new and gently used donated items to benefit the Dexter Museum. Donations accepted Sept. 30–Oct. 1, 9:30 a.m–3:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., 3443 Inverness, Dexter. Free admission. dexterhistory.org.
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“Joe’s Breakfast Club”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
MoreEvery Fri. Moderate-paced ride, 20 miles or more, to Dexter and beyond. Pack a lunch or stop in Dexter. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 10 a.m. sharp, meet at Delhi Metro Park parking lot (left of the tollbooth), E. Delhi off Huron River Dr. Free. [email protected].
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U-M Climate Week
MoreSept. 27–Oct. 4. A week of speeches, forums, clothing exchanges, and more. Today’s Earthfest includes hands-on art and gardening activities, free bicycle repairs, and information tables by local sustainability organizations. 10 a.m.–2 p.m., the Diag. Complete calendar at climateweek.umich.edu/calendar.
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Country Fair: Wiard’s Orchards
MoreEvery 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 & 4, local artisans & crafters sell their items at the Craft Show Weekend, and on Oct. 24, young entrepreneurs sell homemade items at the Kids Market (noon–4 p.m.). No pets. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., 5565 Merritt (east of Carpenter), Ypsi. Weekend admission: $27.50 (babies under 2, free). Weekday admission: $18 (babies under 2, free), online only at wiards.com. (734) 482–7744.
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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
MoreEvery Fri., Sat., & Wed. All invited to play one of 200 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Kids welcome. noon–12:30 p.m. (Fri. & Wed.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Free. [email protected].
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“Real-World Perspectives”: U-M Poverty Solutions Fall Speaker Series
MoreEvery Fri., except Oct. 9. Talks by scholars and social workers, followed by Q&A.
Oct. 2: U-M professor of social work and public policy Kristin Seefeldt on “Lessons Learned from Designing and Evaluating Ann Arbor’s Guaranteed Income Pilot.”
Oct. 16: Wayne State University social work professor Kess Ballentine on “Beyond Silos: An Inter-Institutional Framework for Understanding Poverty and Advancing Social Change.”
Oct. 23: UCLA architecture professor Dana Cuff on “cityLAB’s Innovations for Affordable Housing.”
Oct. 30: “Designing for Dignity: Strengthening Food Assistance Amid Policy Threats.” U-M public health professor Kate Bauer in conversation with Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan director Taylor Moore.
Noon–1:30 p.m., School of Social Work, B780 (basement), 1080 South University. Also via livestream. Free. (734) 929–8027, [email protected], fordschool.umich.edu/events.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
MoreEvery 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].
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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
MoreEvery 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 Tales of the Maya Skies (2 p.m.) immerses viewers in the wonders of Mayan science, examining how Mayan scholars developed a sophisticated understanding of astronomy, architecture, and mathematics. Noon, 1, 2, & 3 p.m., 1105 North University. $9 at the gift shop. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0480, ummnh.org.
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“Tech Trek Innovation Street Fair”: Ann Arbor Spark
MorePart of A2tech360, this tech showcase features booths by 60+ tech companies, with hands-on demos, interactive games, and swag. Also, food vendors. 1–5 p.m., Liberty Plaza. Free. [email protected], a2tech360.com.
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“Minor Cosmopolitanisms: Islam, Urdu, and Secularism in Postcolonial India”: U-M Center for South Asian Studies Kavita Datla Memorial Lecture
MoreFree University (Berlin) history professor Razak Khan discusses the life and work of influential 20th-century scholar & Indian Muslim nationalist Syed Abid Husain. 4–6 p.m., Michigan Union, Pendleton rm. Free. (734) 615-4059.
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Community Listing
Taste of Greece Gyro Fundraiser: AHEPA
More“AHEPA TASTE OF GREECE GYRO DRIVE-THRU” AHEPA is sponsoring a Gyro Drive-Thru fundraiser at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Ann Arbor (3109 Scio Church Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103) on Friday, October 2, from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm and on Saturday, October 3, from 11:00 am -7:00 pm. Dinner is $20 and includes a Gyro Sandwich, Spanakopita, Greek Salad, and a Bottle of Water. Baklava will be available for $6 or 2 for $10. All net proceeds will go toward AHEPA Charitable initiatives and St. Nicholas Church. -
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U-M Field Hockey
MoreMatch 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.
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Nightspots
WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series.: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborWith an ensemble led by veteran local drummer Sean Dobbins. Tonight they play a set of Stevie Wonder songs. 5 p.m. Free.
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Community Listing
Friday Night Live Music at Lake Forest Golf Club: Lake Forest Golf Club
More3110 West Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor
🍂 Friday Nights Are Getting Cozy at Lake Forest! 🔥🎶
Join us Friday, October 2nd for an evening of live music, great food, and all the things we love about fall at Lake Forest.
🎹 Louis Johnson on piano
🎸 David Stearns on bass
🎶 Live music beginning at 5 PMCome early for Happy Hour from 3–5 PM, then settle in for the evening. Grab a blanket, gather around the firetables, enjoy the gardens and games, and relax with friends and family while Louis & David provide the soundtrack. And come hungry! Chef Blake’s new Fall Menu is here, along with Friday’s special:
🍂 Butternut Squash Lasagna
Layers of pasta, ricotta, butternut squash purée and Parmesan, finished with a sage cream sauce.🔥 Firetables & cozy blankets
🍸 Happy Hour 3–5 PM
🎶 Live music at 5 PM
🍽️ New Fall Menu & Friday SpecialsGood music. Great food. Cozy fall nights.
That’s Friday at Lake Forest.Open to everyone — bring your friends, bring the family, and make a night of it!
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Blast Corn Maze: Nixon Farms
MoreEvery 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 Can Carry Pumpkin Day (Oct. 25, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.), for $10 you can purchase all the pumpkins you can successfully stack and carry down the lane. On Pumpkin Smash Day (Oct. 30, 5–9 p.m.), each guest receives a free pumpkin to smash, which is then composted or fed to the farm’s animals. Costumes encouraged for the Halloween Spooktacular (Oct. 31, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.). 5–9 p.m (Fri.), 11 a.m.–9 p.m. (Sat.), 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (Sun.). 6175 Daly, Dexter. $16 (ages 5–12, $13; age 4 & under, free with adult admission). blastcornmaze.com.
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“RAC-O-Ween”: Riverside Arts Center
MoreAll invited to this outdoor concert featuring performances by Shape Note Singing Ypsi, progressive jazz band Tikimen of Berlin, saxophonist Kenji Lee, and Detroit spoken word poet Madeline October. Part of First Fridays Ypsi. 5:30 p.m., 76 N. Huron St. (outdoors by the colonnade), Ypsi. Free. riversidearts.org.
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“A Fireside Chat with Vijay Gupta”: A2 Symphony & U-M Music School
MoreA discussion about music and wellness with violinist and writer Gupta, a MacArthur Fellowship recipient and founder of the Los Angeles nonprofit Street Symphony, which brings music into homeless shelters, jails, hospitals, and reentry programs. With U-M professor of medicine Daniel Whibley and U-M psychiatry professor Lindsey Mortenson. Gupta also gives a Penny Stamps talk this month. (See 1 Thurs.). 5:30 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. Free, but preregistration required at a2so.org/vijay-gupta.
