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“Do Wildness: Myth, mystery and mischief”: Literati Bookstore
MoreAustralian writer and wilderness guide Anna McCracken discusses her new book about what happens when we start to notice birdsong, moon cycles, seasons, and other natural rhythms that modern life so often causes us to overlook. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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Turner Luce Project: Argus Farm Stop Packard Cafe
MoreLocal Americana duo performs originals, Celtic standards, and covers by artists such as Tom Petty, Merle Haggard, and Paul Simon. 6:30–8:30 p.m., 1200 Packard. Free; food & drink for sale. Tips welcome. (734) 997–5448, argusfarmstop.com/events-1.
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“Fireside Fun”: Leslie Science & Nature Center
MoreAll invited to sit around a campfire, roast marshmallows, and swap stories. If you like, bring outdoor games, s’mores fixings (roasting utensils provided), and camping chairs. Rain or shine, so dress for the weather. 6:30–8:30 p.m., 1831 Traver. Free. (734) 997–1553, lesliesnc.org.
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Michelle Belanger Band.: Live
MoreLive 102 S. First St., Ann ArborHonky-tonk, rockabilly, Western swing, and vintage country by this local ensemble fronted by singer-guitarist Belanger.
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“Euchre Change a Life!”
MoreSept. 4 & 25. Five-game euchre tournament. Sign up with a partner or get paired with one by the organizers. Prizes. Food & beverages available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Haitian children via Haitian Christian Outreach. 6:30–9 p.m., HOMES Campus, 112 Jackson Plz. $15 (HOMES members, $10). [email protected], tinyurl.com/a2euchrechange.
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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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Pontiac Trail Blazers.: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborLocal bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess.
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U-M Volleyball
MoreMatch vs. South Carolina. The U-M also has regular season home matches this month against LSU (Sept. 2, 7 p.m.), EMU (Sept. 17, 7 p.m.), a doubleheader against Cornell (Sept. 19, noon; Sept. 20, 1 p.m.), Penn State (Sept. 25, 7 p.m.), & Washington (Sept. 27, noon). 6:30 p.m., Crisler Center. $8 & $10 (groups of 10 or more, $3 each). (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com.
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“Behind the Behavior”: The Creature Conservancy
MoreConservancy animal trainer Kate discusses and demonstrates training techniques with a clouded leopard, a mongoose, a reindeer, and other animals. Also, a chance to see other animals before the program begins at 7:30 p.m. For age 18 & up only. 7–9 p.m., 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Tickets $25 each. Preregistration required at thecreatureconservancy.org.
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Nightspots
Russ Macklem Detroit Quintet.: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborEdgy contemporary jazz that harkens back to 60s hard bop by this Windsor & Detroit ensemble led by acclaimed Canadian composer-trumpeter Macklem.
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“Songwriters Circle.”: Moonwinks Tavern
MoreMoonwinks Tavern 5151 Plymouth Rd. (734) 994-5151.With local singer-songwriters Tom Alter, Milan Seth, and Kat Steih.
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Full Cord.: JD’s Stage
MoreJD’s Stage 117 ½ S. Main, Chelsea, Michigan, United StatesNationally-touring Grand Haven–based Americana band known for blending traditional bluegrass with jazz, western swing, and rock ‘n’ roll.
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Singles Night Screening of “Challengers”: 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. 25: Singles Night Screening of “Challengers” (Luca Guadagnino, 2024). Romantic sports drama about a grand slam tennis champion who signs up to compete against his wife’s former lover. Zendaya, Josh O’Connor. Just see the movie for the regular price or join a social happy hour (5:30 p.m., $40), with cocktails and party games. 7 p.m.
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The Cleveland Orchestra: University Musical Society
MoreThis world-renowned symphony orchestra returns to Ann Arbor for the first time in 15 years. The legendary Franz Welser-Möst, in his final year as music director of the orchestra, conducts the ensemble in Liszt’s Orpheus, one of four symphonic poems Liszt composed as character sketches of heroes and legends. Also, Bohuslav Martinů’s pastoral Symphony No. 2, composed in 1943 for the Cleveland Orchestra and commissioned by the city’s Czech community, and Brahms’ masterful Second Symphony, with its contrasts between repose and turmoil, despair and exultation. 7 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Tickets $30–$133 in advance at ums.org/season, by phone, & (if available) at the door. (734) 764–2538.
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Rick Burgess Trio.: Earle
MoreEarle 121 W. Washington, Ann ArborJazz 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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Josh Adams: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
MoreSept. 25 & 26. Highly versatile, nationally touring Detroit comedian known for his clever observational humor, crowdwork, and storytelling abilities, a winner of the prestigious Showtime at the Apollo competition. Opening act TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 at aacomedy.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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“Night Terrors”: Wiard’s Orchards
MoreSept. 19, 25, & 26. A haunted hayride, an asylum, and three more scary attractions, all bristling with scores of costumed monsters. Refreshments available from the Wiard’s Country Store. Recommended for ages 12 & up. 7:15–11:30 p.m., 5565 Merritt, Ypsi. Tickets $36–$65 in advance only at hauntedhousemichigan.com. (734) 390–9212.
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Abbey Rose and Kelly Trudell.: Rumpus Room
MoreRumpus Room 506 N. Main, Chelsea, ChelseaDouble bill of acoustic pop-folk singer-songwriters.
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Friday Night Improv: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
MoreEvery Fri. Performance by 11 Non-Blondes, a house team of experienced improvisers. 8–9:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.
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“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
MoreEvery Wed.–Sun., Sept. 24–Dec. 20. Rhiannon Ragland directs retired Detroit newscaster and playwright Devin Scillian’s family comedy-drama about a conflict between brothers—an aging country rocker and a buttoned-down finance guy—after their mother’s death. Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.), & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Wed.). 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org, (734) 433–7673, & (if available) at the door. Discounts available.
