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    U-M Football vs. Indiana

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    Sold out. Time TBA, Michigan Stadium. (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com/sports/football.

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    Blast Corn Maze: Nixon Farms

    Blast Corn Maze: Nixon Farms
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    Every Fri.–Sun., Sept. 19–Nov. 1. A large corn maze with 3.5 miles of trails and 3 exits to allow for routes of various lengths. Also, a U-Pick pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo, pedal cars, straw maze, and yard games. On Sept. 27, Family Fun Day (11 a.m.–3 p.m.) features ice cream, balloon art, kids activities, and live music from the Saline Fiddlers. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. (Sat.), 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (Sun.), & 5–9 p.m. (Fri.), 6175 Daly, Dexter. $16 (ages 5–12, $13; age 4 & under, free with adult admission). blastcornmaze.com.

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    Blast Corn Maze: Nixon Farms

    Blast Corn Maze: Nixon Farms
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    Every Fri.–Sun. A large corn maze with 3.5 miles of trails and 3 exits. Also, a u-pick pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo, pedal cars, straw maze, and yard games. The corn maze is illuminated and guests get a free glow stick on Glow Maze Nights (Oct. 9, 16, & 23, 5–9 p.m.). On All You Can Carry Pumpkin Day (Oct. 25, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.), for $10 you can purchase all the pumpkins you can successfully stack and carry down the lane. On Pumpkin Smash Day (Oct. 30, 5–9 p.m.), each guest receives a free pumpkin to smash, which is then composted or fed to the farm’s animals. Costumes encouraged for the Halloween Spooktacular (Oct. 31, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.). 5–9 p.m (Fri.), 11 a.m.–9 p.m. (Sat.), 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (Sun.). 6175 Daly, Dexter. $16 (ages 5–12, $13; age 4 & under, free with adult admission). blastcornmaze.com.

  • Nightspots

    Myke Grayshaw.: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Country covers by this Detroit-area singer-guitarist. 5 p.m.

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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. Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Booster Draft.” Players take turns opening booster packs to create a 40 card deck. $25. Various times & prices, 2459 W. Stadium. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.

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    Grace Theisen Trio.: North Star Lounge

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Blues-oriented Americana ensemble led by Kalamazoo singer-songwriter Theisen. 6:30–7:45 p.m. $20.

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    Apollo’s Troupe Theatre

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    Oct. 18, 22, & 24, Nov. 1, 5, & 7. Rochester-based veteran poet Frederick Glaysher performs stage adaptations of his epic poems, Into the Ruins of Modernity (Oct. 18 & Nov. 1) and The Parliament of Poets (Oct. 22 & 24, Nov. 5 & 7), each a combination of poetry reading, protest play, and performance art that emphasizes the transformative nature of art and its power to fight fascism & oligarchy, and celebrates human capacities for cooperation and peace. Not suitable for children. 2 p.m. (Sun.) & 7 p.m. (Thurs. & Sat.), Cahoots, 206 E. Huron St. $15–$30 (students, $12–$20; seniors, $15–$25) at buytickets.at/apollostroupe or (if available) at the door. Group rates available. (947) 203–0085.

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    “Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young Tribute”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company

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    Oct. 23–25. An ensemble of local musicians performs songs written and originally performed by the folk rock supergroup of singer-songwriters David Crosby (of the Byrds), Graham Nash (of the Hollies), Stephen Stills, and Neil Young (both of Buffalo Springfield). They were known for their close singing harmonies and their hits “Woodstock,” “Marrakesh Express,” “Our House,” and others. 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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    Philip Bowen.: JD’s Stage

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    JD’s Stage 117 ½ S. Main, Chelsea, Michigan, United States

    Young country-folk singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist from West Virginia whose videos have amassed a large following online, leading to a win on TikTok’s Greatest Talent competition. Bowen’s music is a blend of Appalachian roots music with a mainstream country polish that Atwood Magazine calls a “soft, honeyed sound dripping with charismatic sweetness.”

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    Rounding Third.: Moonwinks Tavern

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    Moonwinks Tavern 5151 Plymouth Rd. (734) 994-5151.

    Local folk-rock quartet with bluegrass & Irish music flavors whose instrumentation features guitars, banjo, flute, and keyboard.

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    Blackwater Bridge.: Water Tower Distilling Co.

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    Water Tower Distilling Co. 23 N. Washington,, Ypsilanti

    Local rock band. Opener: James Bourland & The Staches, a local quintet fronted by singer-guitarist Bourland.

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    Velvet Walrus.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Local dance band with a huge repertoire of classic, New Wave, and modern rock hits.

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    “Spooky Species for Adults”: The Creature Conservancy

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    Oct. 17, 23, 24, 30, & 31. Annual Halloween event to check out and learn about animals associated with the season (possibly owls, vultures, ravens, snakes, tarantulas, and rats) and hear Halloween legends tailored to adults. Donuts & cider. Age 18 & up only. 7–9 p.m., 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $40, preregistration required at thecreatureconservancy.org. (734) 929–9324.

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    Dance/Jam – Benefit for Steve “Oz” Osburn’s GoFundMe

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    Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd. , Ann Arbor

    Come dance up some funds for Steve’s medical expenses! He is the owner of Oz’s Music and an extraordinary musician and teacher. “Mary & the Huz” Band (Mary & Eric Fithian, with the ‘BIG Band’ – Lori Fithian, Dan Bilich, Sam Clark and friends) will play the tunes for swinging, swaying, and dancing the night (and Oz’s medical bills!) away. You can also donate here – https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-ozs-cancer-journey

    www.interfaithspirit.org

    Donation to the GoFundMe
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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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    Demetrius Nabors.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Ensemble led by this veteran Detroit composer-pianist, a 2-time Detroit Music Award winner for Outstanding Gospel/Christian Musician.