By Catherine Engstrom-Hadley
Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
UMMA AFTER HOURS: FALL OPENING
Welcome a new season of art at the University of Michigan Museum of Art with its experimental ArtGym, featuring “Take Your Pick: Collecting Found Photographs,” as well as other exhibits and a free talk from artist Meleko Mokgosi. Enjoy free live music, gallery talks, food and more.
University of Michigan Museum of Art | 525 S. State St., Ann Arbor
Sept. 21, 7-10 p.m.
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Come out for live music from the Wayback Machine and lawn games. You can bring your own picnic or purchase limited concession snacks. Admission is free, but patrons with cars must pay for parking.
Rolling Hills County Park | 7660 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti
Sept. 12, 6-7:30 p.m.
THEATER FUNDRAISER
Support the Neighborhood Theater Group at its annual fundraiser kickoff. Enjoy music from the house band, an Instagram photo wall, refreshments and more! Admission is a $5 suggested donation and families are welcome.
Riverside Arts Center | 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti
Sept. 14, 8 p.m.- 10 p.m.
LOCAL
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Bring on the fall fun! Tour the historical Sutherland-Wilson Farm and take a historical carriage photo you can bring home. Face painting, a petting farm, hayrides, lawn games, refreshments and more are available at this year’s harvest festival. Admission for adults is $5 per person.
Sutherland-Wilson Farm | 797 W. Textile Rd., Ann Arbor
Sept. 22, 2-5 p.m.
NERD NITE
A monthly series of free talks about a wide variety of topics from professionals. The topics range from linguistics, to nanoparticles, to the genealogy of Godzilla. Nerd Nite has something for everyone.
LIVE | 102 S. First St., Ann Arbor
Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m.
RUSSIAN FESTIVAL
The seventh annual Ann Arbor Russian festival will feature traditional Russian singing and dancing, a children’s corner, vendors and Slavic cuisine. Admission and parking are free.
St. Vladimir Orthodox Church | 9900 Jackson Rd., Dexter
Sept. 14 and 15, 11-8 p.m.
CAMPUS
WELCOME DAY AT WCC
Find a new club for this semester, grab free snacks and goodies from the tables as you go. Welcome day has something for every student to ring in the new semester.
Community Park
Sept. 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ANN ARBOR PAGAN PRIDE DAY
The fourth annual Ann Arbor Pagan Pride Day will feature a wide range of workshops for those who attend, local vendors and more. The workshops include energy workshops, spirit guide workshops and more.
Community Park
Sept. 14, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
RASA PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
A multi-arts festival featuring local performers in an India-themed night of performance. Classical and folk dances from India and live music will be on display through the evening. Tickets are $25 for general audience and $15 for students and seniors.
Towsley Auditorium
Sept. 21, 4-6:30 p.m.