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Open Mic Night: Jewel Heart Buddhist Center
MoreAll 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.
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“Paul Keller’s Ray Brown Tribute.”: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborVeteran local bassist Keller leads an ensemble in a tribute to legendary jazz bassist Brown. Free.
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“V/H/S”: 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. 11: “V/H/S” (2012). This anthology of five short horror films is set in a frame narrative which acts as its own sixth short horror film. 7 p.m.
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“The Opera Ghost”: Penny Seats Theatre Company
MoreOctober 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 his ghoulish life, which is nearing its end. Adult topics. 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 7 p.m. (Sun.). Cahoots, 206 E. Huron St. Tickets $28 (students, $20; seniors, $25), in advance at pennyseats.org & (if available) at the door. (734) 926–5346, [email protected].
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Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M
MoreEvery 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., Michigan Union Ballroom. $5 ($10 includes lessons). (734) 763–6984.
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Traditional Irish Session: Conor O’Neill’s
MoreEvery Sun. All invited to join or listen to an instrumental jam session. 7–9 p.m., 318 S. Main. Free. (734) 665–2968.
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Symphony Band Chamber Winds: U-M Music School
MoreThis 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 Kevin Day. 7 p.m., U-M Moore Bldg., McIntosh Theatre, 1100 Baits. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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Joshua Redman Quartet.: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborJazz 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 mastery of jazz idioms, and the emotional depth and subtlety of his playing. Tonight he showcases material from his brand-new album, Words Fall Short. $75 (dinner & show, $125).
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“Night Terrors”: Wiard’s Orchards
MoreEvery 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 ages 12 & up. 7:15–11:30 p.m., 5565 Merritt, Ypsi. Tickets $36–$65 in advance only at hauntedhousemichigan.com. (734) 390–9212.
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Skyrie: Acoustic Routes
MoreContemporary 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 tunes, along with rock-influenced original songs. 7:30 p.m., Stony Lake Brewing, 447 E. Michigan Ave., Saline. $25 in advance at stonylakebrewing.com & at the door. (734) 316–7919.
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Sarah Jarosz.: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborSold out.
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Jazz Jam Session.: Ann Arbor Funhouse
MoreAnn Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann ArborJazz ensemble led by veteran local drummer Pete Siers and saxophonist Kenji Lee (see Blue Llama).
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“Independence Lake Gravel Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
MoreEvery 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 Whitmore Lake Rd. Free. (412) 302–9960.
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Weekly Rehearsal: Washtenaw Women’s Community Chorus
MoreEvery 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 Church, rear ground level, 1432 Washtenaw Ave. Free to visitors ($175 per semester for those who join; partial scholarships available). [email protected].
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“Shifting Tides: The US-Africa Relationship Amid Global Competition”: U-M Ford School of Public Policy
MoreOct. 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].
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“Τhe Greek Poet of the 21st-Century: Between Melancholic Rupture and Insurgent Utopia”: U-M Classical Studies Department
MoreGreek 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.
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Michigan Marching Band Practice
MoreEvery 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 street from the old Elbel Field. All welcome to find a spot in the bleachers and get a sneak preview of upcoming halftime shows. Rehearsals usually last 1–2 hours. Also, at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, the band hosts its monthly free Open Stadium Rehearsal at Michigan Stadium. 4:45 p.m., Hill at Fifth Ave. Free. (734) 764–0582.
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“Aanikoobijigan”: U-M Stamps School of Art & Design Penny Stamps Speaker Series
MoreScreening 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 Theater. Free. (734) 936–0671, stamps.umich.edu.
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“Monday Evening Migration at Matthaei”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance
MoreEvery 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.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
MoreEvery 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 Norris, Ypsi. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
