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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
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Nightspots
Laundry Day.: Blind Pig
MoreBlind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann ArborAll ages. Popular NYC band known for its catchy, genre-bending mix of alt-pop, electronica, rock, and hip-hop. “Laundry Day has become one of the most interesting voices in modern indie pop,” writes Medium. “It is confident without being loud, polished without losing warmth, and manages to capture that feeling of youth colliding with maturity.” Opener: 10xTantrum, an L.A. & NYC alt-pop, fashion, and performance art collective. $25.
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“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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“Fall Migration in Nichols Arboretum”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance
MoreEvery Thurs., Sept. 3–Oct. 29. WBNA members lead a hike through the Arb to look for fall warblers and other southbound migrants. Birders of all skill levels welcome. 8–11 a.m., meet in the cul-de-sac at the end of Riverview. (off Geddes near the east end of Dow Field). Free. washtenawbna.org.
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“The 2026 Midterm Elections: Process, Policy & Consequences”: U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Thursday Morning Lecture Series
MoreEvery Thurs., Sept. 17–Oct. 15. Series of 5 weekly talks.
Sept. 17: MSU political science professor Eric Gonzalez Juenke on “How to Think About Midterm Elections Like an Expert.”
Sept. 24: U-M communications professor Yanna Krupnikov on “The Impact of Social Media on U.S. Elections”
Oct. 1: MSU political science professor Matthew Grossmann on “Why Policymaking Success Leads to Electoral Failure.”
Oct. 8: U-M Dearborn political science professor Mitchel A. Sollenberger on “Presidential Power and Democratic Resilience: Institutional Change and the 2026 Midterms.”
Oct. 15: Oakland University political science professor David Dulio on “The 2026 Midterms: What the Data Tells Us.”
10–11:30 a.m., Washtenaw Community College Towsley Auditorium (Morris Lawrence Bldg.), 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Preregistration required at olli-umich.org. $120 (members, $70) for the 5-lecture series. $25 per lecture (members, $15). Membership, $50 a year. (734) 998–9351.
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“Nature Lab”: U-M Museum of Natural History
MoreEvery Tues.–Sun. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s labs to use scientific tools and museum specimens. The newest program lets participants try out simulated snake senses (sight, hearing, and smell) to experience the world as if they were a snake. No live snakes. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.
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Country Fair: Wiard’s Orchards
MoreEvery Sat. & Sun., Sept. 12–Nov. 21; and Wed.–Fri., Sept. 16–Oct. 30. A carnival atmosphere with a variety of family-oriented fall activities on this family farm, including wagon rides, a petting farm, a corn maze, and more. For an extra charge on Sat. & Sun., an apple cannon, paintball, apple or pumpkin picking, and other activities available. Cider and donuts available. Also, on Sept. 12 & 13, the season opens with a food truck rally, and on Sept. 19 & 20, view classic cars at the Fall Car & Jeep Show. No pets. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., 5565 Merritt. (east of Carpenter), Ypsi. Weekend admission: $27.50 (babies under 2, free). Weekday admission: $18 (babies under 2, free) online only at wiards.com. (734) 482–7744.
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“Your Vote Counts”: U-M Ford School of Public Policy
MoreFormer Michigan governors John Engler (R) and James J. Blanchard (D), Michigan Senate member John Cherry (D), and former Senate majority leader Mike Bishop (R), who together make up the bipartisan Michigan leadership team of the Democracy Defense Foundation, discuss election security, public trust in elections, and democratic participation. Part of U-M Democracy Week (complete calendar at democracyweek.umich.edu/calendar). 11:45 a.m., Weill Hall, Annenberg Auditorium, 735 S. State. Free, but preregistration required at tinyurl.com/um-election-9-17-26.
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Bright Light on Business: BrightWorks Coworking
More777 E. Eisenhower Parkway , Ann Arbor
Ready to start a business? Let’s talk. Ron Stevens kicks off a three-part series on developing and launching your own business with an hour-long dialogue built around your questions — helping you cut through the excitement of a great idea on paper and get clear on whether the numbers actually work.
https://brightworkscoworking.com/events/bright-light-on-business/
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U-M Center for Japanese Studies Noon Lecture Series
MoreSept 17 & 24. Talks by visiting scholars.
Sept. 17: “Gathering Fading Voices: Endangered Dialect Research in Japan Today.” A talk by Shizuoka Institute of Science and Technology (Japan) informatics professor Joy Taniguchi.
Sept. 24: “Rivers and the Politics of Temporality in Ainu Mosir.” U-M postdoc Michael Ioannides discusses the crucial role that rivers play in the identity of the Indigenous Ainu people.
Noon–1:30 p.m., Weiser Hall (room TBA), 500 Church St. Free. (734) 764–6307.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
MoreEvery Thurs. & Mon., except Sept. 7. Play open to all skill levels age 18 & up, both ACBL-sanctioned (Thurs.) and non-sanctioned (Mon.). Noon–3:30 p.m. (Thurs., $9) & 12:30–3:30 p.m. (Mon., $5); $1–$2 less for AASC members. 1320 Baldwin. (734) 794–6250, a2gov.org/senior, annarborbridge.com.
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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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Division Street Pipes: University of Michigan and St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
More306 N. Division Street, Ann Arbor
Division Street Pipes concerts features talented students and faculty of the U-M Organ Department every Thursday at 12:15pm on the Richards-Fowkes organ at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. These 30-minute performances are free and open to the public, and audience members are invited to enjoy their lunch while listening. The series is co-sponsored by the University of Michigan Organ Department and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in an effort to bring organ music to local audiences while connecting U-M organ students with the wider community. Concerts offer attendees the opportunity to hear the versatility of the pipe organ beyond a worship setting.
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“How William L. Clements Collected the Revolution”: Daughters of the American Revolution
MoreTalk by U-M Clements Library director Paul Erickson about the materials the library’s founder collected from the U.S.’s founding conflict. 1 p.m., Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Ave. Free. [email protected].
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Fall Open House: International Neighbors
MoreArea women invited to join women from more than 80 countries to learn about and sign up for various activities throughout the year, including beginning and advanced English conversation, foreign language discussion groups, tea groups, and special interest groups such as hiking, quilting, and cooking. International Neighbors is a 67-year-old group of local women who welcome women from other countries during their stays in Ann Arbor. Light refreshments. Kids welcome. 1–2:30 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty. Free. inannarbor.org.
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Ikebana International
MoreAll invited to learn about and practice this Japanese style of flower arranging. Floral materials provided upon request, bring your own container and tools. 1–3 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 Scio Church Rd. $25. Preregistration required at [email protected]. More info at ikebanaannarbor.org.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
MoreEvery Tues., Thurs., & Fri. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Tues. & Fri.) and a 499er game (Thurs.) for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points. 1–4 p.m. (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $9 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email [email protected].
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“Third Thursdays at the Library”: U-M Library
MoreMonthly open house featuring rotating highlights from the library’s Special Collections Research Center, maps from the Clark Library, and items from other collections. Curators on hand to answer questions.
Today on the 6th fl.: “One Hundred Years in the One Hundred Acre Wood: Winnie-the-Pooh Has a Birthday.” Original editions of A.A. Milne’s beloved children’s stories, along with pop-up versions and other tales.
Today on the 4th fl: “Democracy in Motion: The Advancement of Democracy in Korea and the Students at the Frontline.” Items that trace the history and major milestones of Korean democracy, with particular focus on the role of student movements.
Today on the 2nd fl.: “Down in Ann Arbor Town: Pictorial Maps, Campus Traditions, and the Women Who Made Them.” A chance to view the library’s new exhibit (see Galleries).
4–6 p.m., Hatcher Library, enter from the Diag. Free. (734) 936–2309.
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“A2Zero Clothing Swap”: City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations
MoreAll invited to bring up to 5 washed and in-good-condition clothing items and accessories and find new-to-you treasures to take home. You can take clothing without bringing anything or bring clothing without taking anything. 4–7 p.m., Larcom City Hall, 301 E. Huron St. Free. luma.com/a2zeroclothingswaps.
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“Party for Democracy”
MoreResource and engagement fair to help community and university members learn about and participate in local democratic and civic engagement resources. Free food & swag. Part of U-M Democracy Week (complete calendar at democracyweek.umich.edu/calendar). 4–7 p.m., Regents Plaza, next to the Cube. Free. democracyweek.umich.edu/calendar.
