Events
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Just Between Friends Sale
MoreSept. 16–19. Semi-annual consignment sale, eagerly anticipated by parents of young children, offering a chance to buy & sell used maternity items, baby & children’s clothes, toys, and baby gear. Prices drop Sat. at 2 p.m. Doors shut 30 minutes before closing. 3–9 p.m. (Wed., tickets required), noon–9 p.m. (Thurs.), 9 a.m.–7 p.m. (Fri.), and 9–11 a.m. & 2–7 p.m. (Sat.), Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free if reserved online, $3 at the door; $5–$25 early access. For preregistration, discounts, and to sell items, go to annarbor.jbfsale.com.
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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.
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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“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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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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“Greet the Fall with Ideas and Friends”: American Association of University Women
MoreAll invited to learn about the club’s upcoming speakers, interest groups, and scholarship programs for 2026–27. Refreshments. 7–8:30 p.m., Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Ave. Free. (844) 973–6287, annarbor-mi.aauw.net.
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“Contagion”: Michigan Theater
MoreFilm screenings every day. Tickets $11.75 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, and U.S. veterans, $9.75; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Sept. 16: “Contagion” (Steven Soderbergh, 2011). Sci-fi thriller about a global pandemic and the efforts of scientists to contain its spread. Followed by a discussion led by U-M Psychology and Michigan Medicine representatives. 7 p.m.
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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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Nightspots
Jake Reichbart.: Earle
MoreEarle 121 W. Washington, Ann ArborSolo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.
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Nightspots
Earthwork Music Collective.: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborWith performances by Michigan singer-songwriters TBA. 7–10 p.m. $25.
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Nightspots
Deep Steam.: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiYpsi quartet that plays jazz, rock, and soul covers, along with some originals.
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Community Listing
Treetown Pub Sing
More318 S Main St, Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor’s monthly pub sing! Conor O’Neill’s, 7-9pm.
🎶How does a Pub Sing work?🎶
We meet in the Celtic Room at Conor O’Neill’s. This event is free, but please support Conor O’Neill’s as they kindly are not charging us for the space.
This is a participation event, not a concert, and the only instruments we bring are our voices. Our Pub Sing hosts will lead the first song, then open the floor to any guests with a song to share. We have a microphone available if you wish to use it.
Instead of printing lyric sheets, we recommend choosing a song with a chorus and/or repeating lines where the rest of the room can easily join in. Shanties, ballads and folk songs work well for this, and we also welcome original tunes and non-English language songs with similar repeating elements.
There is no sign-up sheet, and once everyone has led a song who wishes to, you may lead additional songs as time allows. There is no obligation to share a song! Sing along to your comfort level or simply listen and enjoy a cozy evening of good food and company.
In the rare event of a cancellation, we will alert attendees via email and by posting on our Facebook page.
Contact: [email protected]. Send a message if you’d like to join our email list!
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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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Community Listing
The Fallout Shelter 5 Year Anniversary – Day 1: 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.
The Fallout Shelter 5 Year Anniversary Party Wednesday September 16 – The Regal Beagle – $5
12:00am – Morgan
11:00pm – Amateur Waifu
10:00pm – Swole Brothers (Prophet Ecks B2B Dannyboy)
9:00pm – Knifehouse
8:00pm – Tinnitrick
7:00pm – Fractured Fox$5 -
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“Wednesday Night Swing”: Swing Ann Arbor
MoreEvery Wed. Lindy Hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, and Balboa dancing to recorded music. No partner needed. Wear comfortable low-grip shoes. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a free beginner lesson. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Michigan League Vandenberg Rm. $5 (free for members and lesson attendees) at the door.
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“Open Mic Night”: University Musical Society Ypsi Freighthouse Residency
MoreAll invited to sing, dance, tell jokes, read poetry—whatever. Hosted by singer-songwriter Annie Bacon. Sign up for performance slots on arrival. Age 12 & up. 7:30 p.m., 100 Market Pl., Ypsi. Tickets $5 (additional donation appreciated) in advance at ums.org/season/2026-27-season & (if available) at the door. (734) 764–2538.
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Free
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“Selma”: 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. 16: “Selma” (Ava DuVernay, 2014). Acclaimed historical drama about the 1965 voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery. 8 p.m.
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Dinner and a Movie Screening of “Good Will Hunting”: Michigan Theater
MoreFilm screenings every day. Tickets $11.75 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, and U.S. veterans, $9.75; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Sept. 16: Dinner and a Movie Screening of “Good Will Hunting” (Gus Van Sant, 1997). Intimate screening of this Oscar-winning drama about a therapist who tries to help a math genius working as a janitor at MIT. Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams, Minnie Driver. Preceded by dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Graduate Hotel. $65 (members, $60). Reservations required. 8 p.m.
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Nightspots
Dean Johnson.: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborSeattle-based singer-songwriter known for his warm tenor, stripped-down guitar playing, and poignant yet funny story songs. “Johnson draws from the same well as John Prine or Tom Waits, filtering the light of daily life through the grimy windows of a barroom,” writes Paste magazine. Opener: Dana Faconberry, a Northern Michigan pop-folk singer-songwriter. $24.
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Nightspots
Mack & Emmet.: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiYpsi acoustic alt-rock duo.