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Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club
MoreEvery Tues. All invited to play the classic word game, using the 5th-edition Scrabble dictionary. Bring your own set, if you like. 3:30–8 p.m., Arbor Brewing Company Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsi. Free. [email protected], meetup.com/ann-arbor-scrabble-meetup.
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“Keeping the Promise: A Free Press in the Age of Distrust”: U-M Wallace House Hovey Lecture
MoreU-M Knight-Wallace fellow Christopher Baxter, founder of the Pennsylvania nonprofit newsroom Spotlight PA, discusses how local news lost its way and why the future of free society and the future of a free press are inextricably linked. Part of U-M Democracy Week (complete calendar at democracyweek.umich.edu/calendar). 5 p.m., U-M Wallace House Gardens, 620 Oxford. Free; preregistration requested at wallacehouse.umich.edu. (734) 998–7666.
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“Dog and Suds Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
MoreEvery Tues. Moderate-paced ride, 20 to 30 miles, along the less-traveled roads west and north of Chelsea. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 5 p.m. sharp, meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Start location occasionally changes. Free. (734) 662–0205.
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Nightspots
Easy Street Jazz Band.: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborEarly jazz classics from Scott Joplin and Bessie Smith to Louis Armstrong and beyond by this veteran local septet led by trombonist Terry Kimura.
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“Walk Cycle to the Polls: Animation Workshop”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreAll invited to scan a hand-drawn figure into a digital avatar, then animate it using 2-, 4-, or 8-frame “walk cycles.” On-site voter registration resources available throughout the event. 5–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Game Night: Sylvan Factory
MoreEvery Tues. All invited to play board games, assemble a puzzle, paint miniatures, or try a tabletop role-playing game, all in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Also, at 6 p.m., RPG One Shots, introductory games of different tabletop role-playing games perfect for beginners, finished after one session (see website for this week’s game, preregistration strongly encouraged at sylvanfactory.square.site). 5 p.m., 2459 W. Stadium. Free. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
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Touch Rugby: U-M Rugby Football Club
MoreEvery Tues. & Thurs. All invited to play a low-contact version of rugby. Beginners welcome. 6–7:30 p.m., Riverside Park, 1000 Canal St. Free. [email protected].
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“Beyond Detroit: Minoru Yamasaki in Michigan”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreU-M architecture professor Dale Allen Gyure discusses some of this famed architect’s lesser known work. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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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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Tuesday Night Workouts: Ann Arbor Track Club
MoreEvery Tues. Runners of all skill levels age 14 & up invited to participate in short, intense interval workouts. Arrive at 6:20 p.m. to warm up. 6:30 p.m., Ferry Field, 1150 S. State. Visitors free; $30/year membership for regular participants. Preregistration required at aatrackclub.org/interval-workouts.
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“Otherwhere”: Literati Bookstore
MoreRenowned Detroit poet Carolyn Forché discusses her anthology collection of new and selected poems chronicling five decades of her work. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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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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Community Listing
Fundamentals of Fermentation: Sourdough, Sauerkraut, Kombucha: Milan Public Library
MoreThe Center, 45 Neckel Ct., Milan, MI
Explore the fundamentals of fermentation through a discussion of the history and science of this age-old preservation method. This workshop with Mary Donaldson, MSU Extension Food Safety Educator, covers the basics of sourdough, sauerkraut, and kombucha. Call the library at (734) 439-1240 to register for this free workshop.
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“Trivia with Terry!”: Argus Farm Stop
MoreSept. 1 & 15. All invited to form teams to answer wacky trivia questions from this longtime Aut Bar trivia night emcee. 7–8:30 p.m., 1200 Packard. Free; food & drink for sale. (734) 997–5448.
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Ann Arbor Camera Club
MoreSept. 1 & 15. Club members share their projected digital slides (Sept. 1) and prints (Sept. 15) on various topics, including this month’s assignment, “Rust/Ruin.” Also, on Sept. 15, club members present Summer Fun 2026, photos taken of Big Boy, the largest working steam engine in the world; classic cars at Greenfield Village; and vignettes of Detroit. Guests asked to arrive 15 minutes early. 7–9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty. Free. [email protected], annarborcameraclub.org.
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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
MoreEvery Tues. Singers of all ages and genders invited to join rehearsals of this award-winning a cappella chorus. 7–8:45 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4001 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free to visitors; call ahead or check website (dues for those who join). (734) 796–7467, [email protected], hvharmonizers.org.
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French Canadian Music Session: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
MoreAll musicians invited to bring acoustic instruments to trade tunes and play the dance music of French Canada: jigs, reels, waltzes, and so-called “crooked” tunes from Quebec, Acadia, and the Métis traditions. Knowledge of French not required. 7–9 p.m., Pittsfield Twp. bldg., Morris Hall, 6201 W. Michigan Ave. Free. [email protected], aactmad.org/french-canadian-session.
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Astronomy on Tap
MoreAll invited to this monthly program that includes space-themed trivia and games as well as short presentations by local astronomers. This month features talks by U-M postdoctoral researcher Logan Pearce and graduate student Dasha Crocker. 7 p.m., Garage Bar, 618 Church St. Free; food and drink for sale. facebook.com/astroontapaa.
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Fall Concert: Chelsea Chamber Players
MoreSept. 15 & 27. This local ensemble performs Haydn’s String Quartet in G minor, also known as “The Rider;” Erwin Schulhoff’s Five Pieces for String Quartet; and Mendelssohn’s String Quartet in F minor with violinists Nathan Peters, Graham Emberton, and Paula Elliott; violist Ian Cumming; and cellist Sara Cumming. 7 p.m., Silver Maples of Chelsea (Sept. 15), 100 Silver Maples Dr., & Chelsea Depot (Sept. 27), 125 Jackson St., Chelsea. Free. chelseachamberplayers.com.
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Polka Jam Session: American Legion Hall
MoreAll accordion players and other musicians invited to play polkas and waltzes and other ethnic and old-time music. 7–9 p.m., 44 Wabash (south off Main), Milan. Free.
