Events
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Observer Editor
“The Transformers: The Movie”: 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. 17–23: “The Transformers: The Movie” (Nelson Shin, 1986). Animated sci-fi action based on the popular television series about a war between 2 robotic clans. Various times; see website.
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FreeObserver Editor
A2 Summer Streets Music Series: Main Street Area Association
MoreEvery Thurs.–Sun., June 4–Sept. 28. Local musicians TBA perform at several locations along Main St. downtown. Rain cancels. 4 p.m. Thurs.–Sun., S. Main between E. Washington & W. William. For the complete lineup, go to mainstreetannarbor.org/a2-summer-streets.
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Observer Editor
“New Munich Day Oktoberfest”: HOMES Campus
MoreOktoberfest beer release (4 p.m.), a steinholding competition (6 p.m.), a no-hands pretzel eating contest (7 p.m.), and a non-native speaker German spelling bee (8 p.m.). The steinholding and pretzel eating contests are divided into women’s, men’s, and kid’s categories. Lederhosen and dirndl attire encouraged. 4–10 p.m., 112 Jackson Plz. Free. homescampus.com/campusevents.
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Community Listing
Round Robin Ruckus Tournament: A2 Roller Derby
More2751 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Roller Derby is hosting our very first tournament called the Round Robin Ruckus, September 18th-20th at Buhr Park Arena in Ann Arbor, MI!
We will be hosting 9 games over the course of 3 days with 7 teams from across the country, from Texas to Pennsylvania, including coaches, support staff and more than 50 dedicated volunteers for exciting competition! There will be vendors and merch present and a silent auction, come with your best bird call!
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Observer Editor
21st Annual Oktoberfest: Saline Main Street
MoreSept. 18 & 19. This old-fashioned Oktoberfest kicks off with the annual “tapping of the golden keg” on Friday and features a beer garden with German brews and traditional German food, and live music TBA. Saturday’s events include wiener dog races, children’s activities and games, and live music TBA. 5–11 p.m. (Fri.) & noon–11 p.m. (Sat.), downtown Saline. $10 after 5 p.m. on Fri. and 3 p.m. on Sat. for those age 21 & over; free otherwise. Details at salinemainstreet.org/calendar.
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Community Listing
The Fallout Shelter 5 Year Anniversary – Day 3: The Regal Beagle
More817 E. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti
For 5 years running, the Fallout Shelter has brought some of the best DJs in the midwest and beyond to Ypsilanti and supported local talent from beginners to seasoned pros.
Resident DJ, the Silent Ech0, has grown the event from humble beginnings to a community staple with the help of the Wax Kings collective.
Ech0labs Light Industries and Wax Kings present 4 days of sets in a variety of genres including house, techno, bass, and other dance music.
Friday September 18 – The Regal Beagle – $10
12:00am – Moses
11:00pm – J Garcia
10:00pm – The Silent Ech0
9:00pm – K-Lala B2B Juan Trevino
8:00pm – Ti or Ted
7:00pm – Mira
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Observer Editor
D&D Adventurers League: Sylvan Factory
MoreEvery Fri. All invited to play the current official campaign of the popular Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game, using 5th-edition rules. Kids under 13 must have adult accompaniment. 6–10 p.m., 2459 W. Stadium. $10. Space limited, preregistration strongly recommended. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
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Observer Editor
Candlelight Concerts: Kalkaska String Quartet
MoreThis Detroit-based ensemble presents 2 candlelight concerts tonight. “Tribute to Drake” (6:30 p.m.) features instrumental arrangements of music by the Canadian rapper, and “90s Hip-Hop on Strings” (8:45 p.m.) highlights instrumental arrangements of 90s hip-hop music. Age 8 & up. 6:30 & 8:45 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw Ave. $36–$56 per show. Preregistration required at feverup.com/en/ann-arbor/candlelight.
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Nightspots
Saints of Soul.: Live
MoreLive 102 S. First St., Ann ArborDetroit R&B, soul, and funk septet fronted by vocalist Sorilbran Stone.
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Observer Editor
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.
Wed. (6 p.m.): “Pauper.” A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5.
Wed. (6:30 p.m.): “Standard.” Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.
Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Friday Night Draft.” Cost and format vary. Various times, 2459 W. Stadium. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
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Observer Editor
“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
MoreFri. Sept. 4 & 18 and every Sat. & Sun. During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers show some barnyard buddies, including a Highland cow, a chicken, a Flemish giant rabbit, and a miniature donkey at 7:30 p.m. On Sat. & Sun., staffers show the cow, chicken, and rabbit at 1 & 4 p.m., and the donkey at 2 & 3 p.m. All tickets include a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. 7–9 p.m. (Fri.) and noon–5 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $15 (kids ages 2–12, $13; under age 2, free) cash or credit at the door only. (734) 929–9324, thecreatureconservancy.org.
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FreeObserver Editor
“A Celebration of 250 Years of American Organ Music”: American Guild of Organists
MoreLocal organists perform works TBA. 7 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 Liberty. Free. annarborago.com.
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Nightspots
Vincent Chandler Experience.: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborEnsemble led by veteran Detroit trombonist Chandler, a U-M jazz studies grad.
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Nightspots
Saahnjoo.: Water Tower Distilling Co.
MoreWater Tower Distilling Co. 23 N. Washington,, YpsilantiDetroit-based ambient-pop artist who layers field recordings with synth, voice, and other instruments.
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Nightspots
The Non-Prophits.: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiBlues-inflected Southern rock ensemble.
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Nightspots
Ray Bonneville.: JD’s Stage
MoreJD’s Stage 117 ½ S. Main, Chelsea, Michigan, United StatesVeteran blues and country-rock guitarist and harmonica player from Montreal known for his raspy, laid-back vocals.
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Community Listing
Oktoberfest: The Circ Bar
More210 South 1st Street, Ann Arbor
Oktoberfest at Circ is back. Grab your lederhosen and dirndls (prizes for best dressed) and join us for an evening of steins, strings, and spirited tradition. We’ll have German Polka, Oktoberfest beer samplings from local breweries, and a courtyard alive with music, laughter, and a little Bavarian magic. Come raise a glass, stay for the celebration.
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Observer Editor
Oktoberfest: The Circ Bar
MoreCelebration featuring live polka music by the Meridian Band, German food and drink specials, beer samples, themed games including Hammerschlagen (a traditional game involving driving nails into a large log) and steinholding contests, and prizes for best dressed (in traditional Alpine garb like lederhosen and dirndls). 7–10 p.m., 210 S. First St. Free admission. thecircbar.com.
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Nightspots
Rick Burgess Trio.: Earle
MoreEarle 121 W. Washington, Ann ArborJazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.
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FreeObserver Editor
Grad Student Dance Concerts: U-M Dance Department
MoreSept. 15, 18, & 19. Second-year dance grad students Olga Rabetskaya (Sept. 15) and Lauren Blair Smith (Sept. 18 & 19) perform their original choreography. 7:30 p.m., Dance Performance Studio, 1000 Baits. Free. Limited capacity; arrive early. (734) 764–0583.
