Hi neighbors!

More fall fun is here — pumpkins, pretzels, fairy villages, and a corn pit (yes, that’s a thing). Whether you’re chasing apple cider, scoring deals on kids’ gear, or just looking for live music, this week’s lineup has plenty to keep you busy.

📰  What’s New?

Recess Work & Play Café | Ann Arbor

A new work/play space has recently opened in Ann Arbor - a place where you can sip coffee (or wine), get some work done, or meet a friend while your kids happily burn energy in a full play space. Recess is part café, part community hub — with coffee, light bites, beer, and NA drinks for grown-ups, plus plenty of playtime for the little ones.

🗓️ What’s Happening?

Looking for things to do in Ann Arbor, Dexter, Ypsi & beyond this weekend? 

JBF Fall Sale | Sept 17–20, Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
Six buildings stuffed with gently-used kids’ clothes, toys, and gear at garage-sale prices (but much more organized). Bring a wagon — you’ll need it.

New Munich Day at HOMES Campus | Sept 19, 4–10PM
Lederhosen, beer steins, pretzel-eating contests — it’s Oktoberfest, Ann Arbor–style. 🍻

Blast Corn Maze Opening Day | Sept 20, 11AM–9PM, Dexter
All the fall things in one spot - massive corn maze, pumpkins, hayrides, and plenty of cider-donut energy. And they have a corn pit.

Art in the Park – Fairy Village | Sept 20, 3PM, Bandemer Park
Kids build a fairy village from natural materials, craft their own magical creatures, and hear stories. Free, but preregistration required.

Finders Keepers Fall Market | Sept 21, 10AM–4PM, Chelsea
200+ vendors, boutique trucks, live music, and fall décor galore. Early birds get first dibs (and skip the line).

🏠 Thinking about making a move in the Ann Arbor area?  

🎵  Live Music Lineup

(Live music events in Ann Arbor/Ypsi unless otherwise noted & those marked with ($) charge a cover or require a ticket to the best of my knowledge)

Thursday, September 18th
Chuchu @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
James Muto @ Sam Hill from 6-9pm (no cover)
Levona w/ Simulation, Jacuzzi Beach @ The Blind Pig, doors at 7pm ($14)
Focus: Jazz @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
Ann Arbor Streets: Grenadine @ Main Street by Conor O’Neill’s from 7-9pm (free)
Michael Mayo @ Blue Llama Jazz Club at 7pm & 9:30pm ($)
Jeremiah Mack & The Shark Attack, Spectral Threads, Pocket Mom, Cloverleaf @ Ziggys at 7pm ($10)
Joe Reilly and The Community Gardeners @ Ypsilanti Freighthouse at 7:30pm (PWYW)
Prior Art @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($) 
Luke Winslow-King w/ Brawny Lad @ The Ark at 8pm ($29)

Friday, September 19th
Deveaux Gauger @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
Paul Keller Trio @ Water Tower Distilling Co. (Ypsi) from 6-8:30 (no cover)
Aaron West and The Roaring Twenties w/ Avery Springer @ The Blind Pig, doors at 7pm ($35)
Rounding Third @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
Pontiac Trail Blazers ft. John Sperendi @ North Star Lounge from 7-10pm ($10) 
Pato Magnetic @ 4M Venue from 7-9:30pm (no cover)
Etienne Charles @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 7-8pm & 9:30-10:30pm ($)
André Mehmari: The Great Brazilian Songbook @ Kerrytown Concert House at 7:30pm ($)
Matt Kearney w/ Steinza @ Michigan Theatre at 8pm ($)
Virga, Phased Out, Goody Head @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($10)
Ann Arbor Django Reinhardt Festival @ The Ark at 8pm ($29)
Been There Done That @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($) 
Rob Crozier Ensemble @ The Habitat Lounge from 9-11pm (no cover)
Fangs and Twang @ Ypsi Alehouse at 9:30pm (no cover)

Saturday, September 20th:
Birds of a Feather with Little Miss Ann and Suzi Shelton @ Ypsilanti Freighthouse at 11am & 1pm (free)
The Lucky Nows @ North Star Lounge from 6:00-7:15pm
Aguanko @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 6:30-7:30pm and 9:30-10:30pm ($)
Rachel Arnsdorf @ 4M Venue from 7-9:30pm (no cover)
Mehro @ The Blind Pig, doors at 7pm ($27)
Irish-ish @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
Ann Arbor Streets: Lucy Brown Seville @ Main Street by Raven’s Club from 7-9pm (free)
Winds of Change @ Northside Community Church (A2) from 7-8pm (free)
Strictly Sinatra: A Tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes w/ the Paul Keller Trio feat. vocalists Paul King, Mark Randisi & Cary Kocher @ Kerrytown Concert House at 7:30pm ($)
Jen Sygit @ River Raisin Distillery (Manchester) at 7:30pm ($15)
Noah Jackson and Full Circle @ Ypsilanti Freighthouse at 7:30pm (PWYW)
The Weight Band feat. former members of The Band & Levon Helm Band @ The Ark at 8pm ($35)
Backbeat Manifesto, Black Water Bridge, Dave & Rick @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($) 
Mike and the Ride @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($)
Gretchen Pleuss & Adam Reifsnyder @ North Star Lounge from 8:30-9:45pm ($)
Rob Crozier Ensemble @ The Habitat Lounge from 9-11pm (no cover)

Sunday, September 21st:
Jake Reichbart @ Venue 4M from 11am-2pm (included with brunch) 
Ann Arbor/Ypsi Acoustic Jam @ Ypsi Alehouse at 2pm (no cover) 
Noah Jackson and Full Circle @ Ypsilanti Freighthouse at 4pm (PWYW)
Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 5-8pm ($)
Nicole Heitger Quartet @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 6-7pm & 7:30-8:30 pm($)
Dan Rodriguez & Heather Maloney @ The Ark at 7:30pm ($29)

Monday, September 22nd:
Paul Keller Orchestra @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 7-10pm ($)
Confusion Reactor, Big Noon, Basket Case, Jon Root @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($5-10 PWYC)

Tuesday, September 23rd:
Easy Street Jazz Band @ Zal Gaz Grotto Club from 5-7pm ($) 
Porterfield, Toadally, Kind of Animal @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) from 7-10pm ($10)
Palmyra @ The Ark at 8pm (free)

Wednesday, September 24th: 
Derek Jones @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
Ron Brooks Quintet @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 7-8pm & 8:30-9:30pm ($) 
Mike and the Ride @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
3 The Hardway, Permanently Pissed, Rot Knot, Vampire Cowgirl @ The Blind Pig, doors at 8pm ($12)

And if you haven’t already… make sure you follow me on Instagram to get more updates & ideas of things to do and see in the area! 

💙 THANK YOU!

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