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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Observer Editor
“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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Nightspots
Jay Frydenlund.: Mash (Ypsilanti)
MoreMash (Ypsilanti) 400 W. River, YpsilantiChirp singer-guitarist who plays rock ’n’ roll, blues, and folk covers and originals.
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Nightspots
The Atomic Café.: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborInPopular local 80s cover band.
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Soraia.: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiPhiladelphia garage punk band. Openers: Rawhide, a Michigan fuzz-punk duo, and Rose St. Germaine, a Detroit psychedelic garage rock & Americana band.
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Community Listing
Bare Soul Sessions — Josie G performing
More218 N Adams St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Bare Soul Sessions is an intimate R&B/rap/poetry open mic at Ypsi Performance Space. R&B singer-songwriter Josie G (2026 Midwest Music Female R&B Artist of the Year) performs a 6-minute set featuring “Neapolitan” and “Passion.”
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Riverside Swings: Riverside Arts Center
MoreEvery Fri. Swing dancing to recorded music. No partner or experience required. Wear comfortable low-grip/tread shoes. Preceded at 7 & 8 p.m. by hour-long lessons. Followed by a “late-night blues-&-fusion” dance. The 1st Friday of each month is free, and the 3rd Friday includes a Charleston lesson. 9–11 p.m., 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. $5 (students, $4). riversidearts.org/riverside-swings.
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FreeObserver Editor
“Telescope Observing”: U-M Detroit Observatory
MoreEvery Fri. All invited to drop in to use the observatory’s 1857 Fitz telescope and other modern instruments. Exhibits are also open regardless of viewing conditions. Last visitors admitted 30 minutes prior to closing. 9–11 p.m., 1398 E. Ann at Observatory. Free, no registration required. (734) 763–2230, detroitobservatory.umich.edu.
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Nightspots
HomiSui.: Ann Arbor Funhouse
MoreAnn Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann ArborDetroit-area emo-punk band that incorporates elements of rap-rock and goth-pop. Openers: Violet Daybed, a Detroit emo-grunge trio, and Love Circle, an indie alt-rock band.
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Nightspots
Lori LeFevre-Johnson.: Habitat Lounge
MoreHabitat Lounge 3050 Jackson Rd., Ann ArborSwinging jazz by an ensemble led by this soulful Toledo vocalist.
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Nightspots
Kanin Wren.: Blind Pig
MoreBlind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann ArborYoung Michigan indie pop singer-songwriter who made a name for herself touring with the Taylor Swift Experience tribute show. $20.
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Keegan Jacko.: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborMainstream country covers, and some originals, by a band led by this Detroit-area singer-guitarist. 5 p.m.
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FreeObserver Editor
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.
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Community Listing
Lowertown Artist Collective- “Homecoming” Pop-Up Market
MoreLowertown Bar & Cafe, 1031 Broadway St, Ann Arbor, MI , Ann Arbor
The Lowertown Artist Collective has been out and about in Ann Arbor this past year, and we are thrilled to “come home” for a very special community event featuring local artists, live music, activities and creation stations.
Please join us at Lowertown Bar & Cafe from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm for a morning of art and celebration for the whole family!
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Observer Editor
“Fall River Roundup”: Huron River Watershed Council
MoreAll invited to learn about and help collect macroinvertebrates—including insect larvae and crayfish—from Huron River tributaries to measure the river’s health. Kids welcome if accompanied by an adult. Two start times. Rain or shine. 9 & 10:30 a.m., various places as assigned. Free. Preregistration required at hrwc.org/volunteer/roundup. (734) 769–5123, [email protected].
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FreeObserver Editor
parkrun USA
MoreEvery Sat. All invited to join a timed but noncompetitive 5K run/walk. 9 a.m., Lillie Park South, 4365 Platt. Free, but first-timers are requested to preregister at parkrun.us/lillie and arrive at 8:45 a.m. [email protected].
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“Dexter/Chelsea Saturday Morning Breakfast Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
MoreEvery Sat. Moderate-paced ride, 20 miles or more, to Dexter and beyond. Pack something to eat or stop in Dexter or Chelsea for coffee or breakfast. Note: Riders should be prepared to take care of themselves on all AABTS rides. Carry a water bottle, a spare tire or tube, a pump, a cell phone, and snacks. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 9 a.m. sharp, meet at Barton Nature Area parking lot, W. Huron River Dr. near Bird. Free. (734) 649–9762, [email protected].
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Community ListingFree
Ecological Steward Skills Training: WREN
MoreIndependence Lake County Park, 3200 Jennings Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189,
The classes are good for both the beginner who has a few invasives in their yard as well as experienced stewards looking to broaden their knowledge base.
These classes will focus more on invasive species removal education and conversation than typical restoration workdays. Participants will learn the fundamentals of identifying and managing woody invasives. Participants will gain practical field experience in effective techniques; both with and without herbicide.
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Observer Editor
Annual Indian Art & Frontier Antique Show: Frontier Antique Collectors
MoreDisplay and sale of 18th- and 19th-century furs, beadwork, frontier weapons, burl bowls, effigy ladles, pipes, and more. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $5 (kids 17 & under, free); 7:30 a.m. early bird admission, $20. (248) 840–7070, rtlloydcollection.com.
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Observer Editor
Fiber Expo
MoreOct. 3 & 4. Show and sale of a variety of yarns and fiber art supplies, products, and crafting items. Demos. Also, breeders on hand with alpacas, sheep, and other animals. Concessions. Service animals only. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Sat.) & 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Sun.), Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $4 ($6 for both days) cash only; kids 12 & under, free. (567) 249–5294, fiberexpo.com.
