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    D&D Adventurers League: Sylvan Factory

    D&D Adventurers League: Sylvan Factory
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    Every 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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    Magic: The Gathering (MTG): Sylvan Factory

    Magic: The Gathering (MTG): Sylvan Factory
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    Every 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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    Annual Barn Dance: Salem Area Historical Society

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    Square dancing to live bluegrass, country, and some 1950s pop by the local Picks & Sticks Stringband. Cider and donuts available. Proceeds used to preserve the nearby Jarvis-Stone School and Dickerson Barn. 7–10 p.m., Three Cedars Farm, Six Mile Rd. just west of Curtis. north off North Territorial. $5 donation (SAHS members, $3) at the door only. (248) 437–6651.

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    “A Tribute to Queen”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company

    “A Tribute to Queen”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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    Sept. 11–13. An ensemble of local musicians performs songs written and originally performed by the British rock band Queen and its legendary lead singer Freddie Mercury. Featuring their hits “We Will Rock You,” the spine-tingling “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Somebody to Love,” and more. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $39–$58 in advance at theencoretheatre.org & (if available) at the door. (734) 268–6200.

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    Rick Burgess Trio.: Earle

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    Earle 121 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Jazz 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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    “Hollywood to Michigan Comedy Night”: HOMES Campus

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    Stand-up comedy sets hosted by bubbly Detroit comedian Toi Toy. The lineup features West Coast–based comedian & actor Elijah Howard, former elementary school teacher Eileen Nolton, and Detroit comedian Mike Chase. 8–10 p.m., 112 Jackson Plz. Free. homescampus.com/campusevents.

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    “Femme Feedback” Comedy Night: Bløm Mead + Cider

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    A variety of women and trans comics try out new material with a veteran comic presiding to offer feedback. 8–10 p.m., 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.

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    Rainbow Girls.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    This Sonoma County (CA) trio is known for combining idealistic lyrics, crack guitar work, and startling vocal harmonies. They were crowd favorites at the Ann Arbor Folk Festival back in 2020, and a Glide reviewer calls them “a gang of sweet angels punching you in the heart.” Opener: Jordan Smart, a Kentucky based folk-rock singer-songwriter. $29.  

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    The Machine.: Mash (Ypsilanti)

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    Mash (Ypsilanti) 400 W. River, Ypsilanti

    Pop, rock, and punk dance tunes by this local quartet featuring 2 former Bluescasters, guitarist Phil Ryski and bassist Doug Wolgat, along with drummer Rocky Di Iacovo and singer Aubrey Selaty.

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    The Switchbacks.: Zal Gaz Grotto

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    Local hard-rocking country and blues quintet fronted by vocalist Janet Benson.

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    Pillow Princess.: Ziggy’s

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    Ziggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Solo local indie rock singer-songwriter. Openers: the local indie rock band Claire Kay, the Detroit indie rock band Kind of Animal, and the Detroit-area alt-rock band Dono Econo.

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    Ken Kozora Quartet: Rancho Tranquilico

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    Barn concert by this local world fusion ensemble led by multi-instrumentalist Kozora, a veteran local jazz luminary. With saxophonist/flutist Paul Vornhagen, percussionist Enrique “Kito” Pardo, and guitarist Robert Spalding Newcomb. BYOB and a chair. No tobacco products or pets. 8 p.m. (doors, 7:30 p.m.), 11300 Island Lake Rd., Dexter. Parking is in neighboring Ruhlig’s Country Market driveway. $20 payable via Venmo: kenkozoramusic or PayPal: kennethkozorapay. Preregistration required; space limited. (734) 223–2321, [email protected].

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    Riverside Swings: Riverside Arts Center

    Riverside Swings: Riverside Arts Center
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    Every 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.

  • The Burning Brain Band.: Ann Arbor Funhouse

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    Ann Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann Arbor

    Columbus, Ohio–based band that plays a throwback style of heavy psych-rock in the vein of Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, and early Rush. Openers: the Detroit-area psychedelic-garage trio Simulation, the Ypsi experimental psychedelic band Confusion Reactor, and the Ypsi postpunk garage rock band Basket Case.