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    a2Tech360: Ann Arbor Spark

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    Sept. 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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    U-M Climate Week

    U-M Climate Week
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    Sept. 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

    Country Fair: Wiard’s Orchards
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    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 & 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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    U-M Institute for Historical Studies Lecture Series

    U-M Institute for Historical Studies Lecture Series
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    Oct. 1 & 29. Talks by visiting scholars.

    Oct. 1: Howard University history professor Ademide Adelusi-Adeluyi on “Imagine Lagos: Rethinking the Histories of West African Cities in the 19th Century.”

    Oct. 29: Vanderbilt University history professor Samuel Dolbee discusses the history of Turkish fruit orchards in “Ottoman Roots.”

    4–6 p.m., 1014 Tisch Hall, 435 S. State. Free. (734) 615–7400.

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    “The Last Free Women: A Daring Escape from Afghanistan & Coming of Age in America”: U-M Wallace House Center for Journalists

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    Journalists Rebecca Blumenstein & Diana Kapp discuss their new book about Blumenstein’s experience working in Afghanistan for the New York Times during the 2021 American withdrawal where she was deeply involved in the company’s effort to evacuate more than 200 Afghan colleagues and family members. The authors are joined by Mursal Rahim, one of the Afghan women profiled in the book, along with veteran journalist Anna Quindlen. 4:30–6 p.m., Rackham Amphitheatre. Free. (734) 998–7666.

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    Michigan Marching Band Practice

    Michigan Marching Band Practice
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    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 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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    “LGBT History Month Student Film Festival”: State Theatre

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    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. 1: “LGBT History Month Student Film Festival.” A program of films by U-M students that highlight LGBTQ+ experiences and stories. Followed by Q&A with the filmmakers. Free popcorn and queer cinema trivia. FREE, but preregistration required at marquee-arts.org/calendar. 5 p.m.

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    Tim McNary.: North Star Lounge

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

    Nashville-based indie folk singer-songwriter. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Khalid Hanifi Quartet.: North Star Lounge

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

    Infectious rock ‘n’ roll by an ensemble led by this veteran singer-songwriter, cofounder with his sister Sophia of the great 80s band Map of the World as well as frontman of the popular local 90s bands Kiss Me Screaming and the Maypops. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    “Book of Hours”: U-M Stamps School of Art & Design Penny Stamps Speaker Series

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    Los Angeles–based violinist and MacArthur Fellowship recipient Vijay Gupta discusses his work as the founder and artistic director of Street Symphony, a nonprofit that brings live music to nontraditional audiences and settings, including homeless shelters, jails, psychiatric hospitals, and reentry programs. 5:30–7 p.m., Michigan Theater. Free. (734) 936–0671, stamps.umich.edu.

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    Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library

    Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
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    Oct. 1, 8, 15, & 22 (different times). All invited to work on their own projects using the library’s tools, including silhouette cutting machines, die cutters, embossers, and button makers (Oct. 1); 3D printers, laser engravers, and 3D pens (Oct. 8); sewing machines, silhouette vinyl cutters, and heat presses (Oct. 15); and soldering equipment and electronic components (Oct. 22). 5:30–7:30 p.m. (Oct. 1, 15, & 22) & 11 a.m.–1 p.m. (Oct. 8), AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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    “Trail Raiser for the B2B”: Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative

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    Dinner with open beer & wine bar and live music by Djangophonique, a local quartet led by guitarist Andrew Brown that specializes in vintage jazz in the style of gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt’s 1930s Parisian swing. With lawn games, a wine pull, and silent auction. Fundraiser for the Border to Border Trail. 5:30–8:30 p.m., the Collins Off Main, 120 W. Middle, Chelsea. $125 in advance only at bit.ly/b2btrail-10-1-26.  

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    Bad Decisions Track Club

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    Every Thurs. Runners of all abilities invited to join this eclectic group of runners ranging from people training for their first 5K to ultramarathoners. Sessions are typically interval-based track workouts, followed by socializing at a nearby brewery. 6 p.m., Ferry Field, State at Hoover. May meet elsewhere if the weather is bad. Free. See walline.wixsite.com/bdtc to sign up for email updates on each week’s workout.   

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    “World Postcard Day”: Ann Arbor District Library

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    Adults and teens invited to write and decorate postcards to mail in celebration of World Postcard Day. Card stock, collage material, and art supplies provided. 6–7 p.m., AADL Malletts Creek. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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    Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)

    Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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    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 Norris, Ypsi. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.