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“The Passion of the Christ”: Fathom Entertainment
More(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).
Sept. 10–17: “The Passion of the Christ” (Mel Gibson, 2004). Graphically violent dramatic depiction of the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus. 6:30 p.m. Cinemark only.
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Large Ensemble Meeting: Ann Arbor Recorder Society
MoreBeginning 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.
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“Treetown Pub Sing”: Conor O’Neill’s
MoreAll invited to sing or listen to rousing choruses, drinking songs, sea shanties, and folk songs. Bring a song to share. No lyric sheets. Choose a song with a chorus or repeating lines so the rest of the room can easily join in. 7–9 p.m., 318 S. Main. Free. (734) 665–2968.
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Nightspots
Paul Keller Orchestra.: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborAward-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.
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Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
MoreEvery Mon., except Sept. 7. 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.
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Scandinavian Music Jam
MoreSept. 14 & 28. Bruce Sagan leads an acoustic jam session devoted to traditional music from Sweden and Norway. All instruments welcome, no experience necessary. 7:30–9:30 p.m., location TBA; email [email protected]. Free.
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Comedy Show: The Blind Pig
MoreEvery Mon. 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.
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“National Treasure”: Democracy on the Diag: U-M Democracy Week
MoreA series of outdoor screenings on the Diag. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Popcorn and refreshments, free. Free admission. Complete Democracy Week calendar at democracyweek.umich.edu/calendar.
Sept. 14: “National Treasure” (Jon Turteltaub, 2004). In this action adventure heist film, a swashbuckling historian and his friends search for a lost treasure using clues hidden in the Declaration of Independence. 8 p.m.
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Nightspots
Margaret Glaspy.: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborNYC-based indie folk singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist whose music blends the fingerpicking guitar and poetic lyrics of Joni Mitchell with the power chords and attitude of 90s grunge. Glaspy “pushes back at passivity, whether political or personal, in carefully wrought storytelling,” writes Pitchfork in a review of her brand new album I Am Both. Opener: Anna Tivel, an Oregon-based indie folk singer-songwriter whose songs of struggle often begin achingly before evolving into expressions of joy. $29.
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Half Ivory.: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiThe stage name of Kalamazoo indie rock singer-songwriter David Ladwig. Openers: David Freund, the frontman of the Ypsi rock band Cracked & Hooked, and Loperry, a local indie rock band.
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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
MoreEvery Sun., Tues., & Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different locations. Rain or shine. Dozer Coffee (7 a.m. Tues. & 8 a.m. Sun.), 112 Jackson Plz., (734) 929–9022 & Fleet Feet (7 p.m. Wed.), 123 E. Liberty, (734) 769–5016. Free. fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
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“Regulating Business in America: A Long-Term Perspective”: U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Alfred Gourdji Distinguished Lecture Series
MoreTalk by retired U-M economics professor Jim Adams. First 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 (members, $55) for the 4-lecture series. $25 per lecture (members, $15). Membership, $50 a year. (734) 998–9351.
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“How Public Health Has Shaped the Course of Our Nation’s History”: U-M School of Public Health
MoreFormer U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and U-M alum Dan Glickman moderates a discussion of the history of U.S. public health policy from smallpox inoculation of Revolutionary War soldiers onward. Part of U-M Democracy Week (complete calendar at democracyweek.umich.edu/calendar). 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Michigan League Ballroom, 911 North University. Free, but preregistration required at forms.gle/P5KGdRHrMpdPFf7P8. For information, email [email protected].
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“Nature Lab”: U-M Museum of Natural History
MoreEvery Tues.–Sun. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s labs to use scientific tools and museum specimens. The newest program lets participants try out simulated snake senses (sight, hearing, and smell) to experience the world as if they were a snake. No live snakes. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.
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“Democracy in Global-Historical Context”: U-M Ford School of Public Policy
MorePanel discussion about looking beyond the U.S. to better understand the challenges facing democracy. The panel includes Harvard Business School professor Vincent Pons and U-M Public Policy professors Megan Stewart, Yusuf Neggers, Yousif Hassan, and Don Moynihan. Part of U-M Democracy Week (complete calendar at democracyweek.umich.edu/calendar). 11:30 a.m.–12:50 p.m., Weill Hall, Betty Ford Auditorium, 735 S. State. Free, but preregistration required at fordschool.umich.edu/events.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
MoreEvery Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 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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Positive Links Speaker Series: Staying True to You: Center for Positive Organizations
MorePositive Links Speaker Series: Staying True to You: Discover the Power of Your Middle Self and Live with Confidence, Integrity, and Peace of Mind
Speaker: Patricia Faison Hewlin
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
Free and Online | Registration required to obtain login informationPositive Links:
The Positive Links Speaker Series, running for over 22 years with 165 sessions, is one of the most-watched speaker series at Michigan Ross. Positive Links features distinguished scholars sharing leading ideas in the science of thriving. Learn how to ignite the science of extraordinary organizations catalyzed by human thriving, together with our community of researchers, students, staff, and leaders.About the talk:
In recent years, we have seen an increase in conversations related to two extremes in the workplace. On one side is the pressure to express the “whole self,” while on the other is the pressure to conform. The desire to fit in can particularly lead to suppressing one’s personal values and pretending to embrace organizational values, a behavior Hewlin has termed as creating “facades of conformity.” Both extremes of authenticity and conformity carry distinct risks and potential harm to our well-being. In this session, Hewlin bridges decades of her empirical research and real-world application to help people navigate these tensions. Drawing from her book, Staying True to You, she introduces a revolutionary concept: The Middle Self. Attendees will learn how the Middle Self serves as a powerful framework to comfortably manage the daily trade-offs between authenticity and conformity, leaving them with actionable strategies to cultivate personal integrity and peace of mind.About Hewlin:
Dr. Patricia Faison Hewlin is an award-winning behavioral scientist with 20+ years of experience researching authenticity and conformity around the world. Currently a Professor of Social-Organizational Psychology at the Teachers College of Columbia University, Dr. Hewlin holds her PhD in organizational behavior and MBA in finance from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Her work has been featured in mainstream media, including the Huffington Post, The Times (UK), Harvard Business Review Online, and The Globe and Mail. In addition to her research and teaching, Dr. Hewlin is also a professional consultant who works with major companies, as well as arts organizations.Host:
Monica Worline, Faculty Director, Center for Positive OrganizationsFree -
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Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club
MoreEvery 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.
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Michigan Marching Band Practice
MoreEvery Mon.–Thurs. (except Sept. 7). The 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. 4:45 p.m., new Elbel Field, Hill at Fifth Ave. Free. (734) 764–0582.
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“Keeping the Promise: A Free Press in the Age of Distrust”: U-M Wallace House Hovey Lecture
MoreU-M Knight-Wallace fellow Christopher Baxter, founder of the Pennsylvania nonprofit newsroom Spotlight PA, discusses how local news lost its way and why the future of free society and the future of a free press are inextricably linked. Part of U-M Democracy Week (complete calendar at democracyweek.umich.edu/calendar). 5 p.m., U-M Wallace House Gardens, 620 Oxford. Free; preregistration requested at wallacehouse.umich.edu. (734) 998–7666.
