Events
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“Introductory Woodcarving: Pumpkins”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreOct. 8 & 15 (different times). Adults & teens invited to learn woodcarving basics, then carve a small pumpkin to take home. 5:30–7:30 p.m. (Oct. 8) & 2–4 p.m. (Oct. 15), AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Board Game Night: Bløm Mead + Cider
MoreEvery Wed. All invited to play popular board games. Use provided games or bring your own. 5–10 p.m., 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.
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Magic: The Gathering (MTG): Sylvan Factory
MoreEvery Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game MTG. Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): “Commander.” A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free. Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Booster Draft.” Players take turns opening booster packs to create a 40 card deck. $25. Various times & prices, 2459 W. Stadium. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
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“When Driving Changes: How Automation Keeps People Moving”: Evenings with OLLI (U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute)
MoreU-M Transportation Institute faculty Arpan Kusari and Renee St. Louis discuss advanced driver assistance systems. Light refreshments at 5:30 p.m. 6–7:30 p.m., Kellogg Eye Center auditorium, 1000 Wall. $25 for nonmembers (members, $15) in advance at olli-umich.org (create an account) & at the door. First OLLI event, free. Membership, $50 a year. (734) 998–9351.
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Drop-in Knitting: Spun
MoreEvery Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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“We’ve Been Here the Whole Time!: A Not So Sacred Guide to All Things Native America”: Literati Bookstore
MoreL.A.-based writer Joey Clift discusses his new book, an irreverent history of the U.S. from a Native American perspective that covers everything from Pocahontas and sports mascots to ancestry claims and the Land Back movement. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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Group Runs: A2 Runners
MoreEvery Mon. & Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a beginner or advanced 3- to 5-mile group run, followed by socializing at a downtown coffee shop. 6:30 p.m., meet at the Kerrytown Clock Tower. Preregistration requested at meetup.com/a2runners. Free. [email protected].
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“Celebrating Legacy & the Future”: U-M Bipolar Research Program 20th Annual Prechter Lecture
MoreRemarks on the idea that launched the Prechter Program, its scientific discoveries, and its next chapters by U-M Medical School dean Thomas J. Wang, program founder Waltraud “Wally” Prechter, and nine other program researchers, administrators, and research participants. Preceded by a 5:30 p.m. reception with light refreshments. 6:30–8:15 p.m., U-M Biomedical Science Research Bldg. Kahn Auditorium, 109 Zina Pitcher. Free. Preregistration required at tinyurl.com/prechterlecture26. Livestream available.
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Crazy Wisdom Bookstore Gathering Series
MoreOct. 14 & 21. Community gatherings and talks by local practitioners. Oct. 14 (6–8 p.m.): “Witches Night Out.” Group meeting and discussion. Oct. 21 (6:30–8:30 p.m.): “Goddesses of the Arbor.” Discussion geared toward late millennial and Gen X women. 6 p.m., Crazy Wisdom, 114 S. Main, upstairs. Free. (734) 665–2757, crazywisdom.net.
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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
MoreEvery Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes. Rain or shine. 7 p.m., 123 E. Liberty. Free. (734) 769–5016, fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
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“Quakers: Who Are We?”: Ann Arbor Friends Meeting
MoreOct. 7 & 21. A small group of local Quakers discusses their beliefs and answers questions about Quakerism, conscientious objection to war, and other topics. 7–8 p.m., Friends Meeting House, corner rm., 1420 Hill St. Free. annarborfriends.org.
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Nightspots
Jake Reichbart.: Earle
MoreEarle 121 W. Washington, Ann ArborSolo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.
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“Spirited Away”: 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).
Oct. 17–21: “Spirited Away” (Hayao Miyazaki, 2002). Dubbed (Fri., Sat., & Wed.) and subtitled (Mon. & Tues.) screenings of this Oscar-winning Japanese anime about a girl who must rescue her parents from a haunted bath house. 4 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) and 7 p.m. (Sun.–Wed.).
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Nightspots
Richard Shindell.: JD’s Stage
MoreJD’s Stage 117 ½ S. Main, Chelsea, Michigan, United StatesA former bandmate of John Gorka in the Razzy Dazzy Spasm Band, Shindell is a veteran folk-rock singer-songwriter known for his poignant ballads, evocative, often funny, story songs, and unique ability to morph into the soul of the many and varied personalities he casts as narrators. $44.
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Deep Steam.: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiYpsilanti quartet that plays jazz, rock, and soul covers, along with some originals.
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“Craft & Chat”: Pittsfield Union Grange
MoreAll invited to work on their knitting, crocheting, and other craft projects together. 7–9 p.m., 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd., use back door. Free. (734) 274–0773.
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Aris Chalin Piano Duo.: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborEnsemble led by this young local pianist. Free.
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Jason Dennie & Grant Flick.: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborLocal bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by guitarist Mike Savina. 7–10 p.m. $10.
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Ann Arbor Bridge Club
MoreEvery Wed. All invited to play friendly, competitive ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Arrive 20 minutes early if coming without a partner. Call before coming to check that the game is being held. 7–10:30 p.m., Walden Hills clubhouse, 2114 Pauline (park in marked spaces in the lot on the north side of Pauline). $6 per person. (734) 945–6021.
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Comedy Workshop Graduation Show: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
MoreStand-up performances from local comics who took part in the club’s comedy workshop. Alcohol is served. 7:15 p.m., 212 S. Fourth Ave. $15 at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. Special engagement; no passes, discounts, or coupons accepted. (734) 996–9080. [21 Wednesday]
