Illustration by Kaitlyn Carr | Washtenaw Voice
By CYDNEY HEED
Staff Writer
Even in the time of quarantines and social distancing, it is still possible to have fun! Check out these fun socially-distanced events over the next two weeks:
At WCC
Smash Ultimate Tournament
Saturday, Jan. 30 at 5 p.m.
From Campus Connect: “Join us for our 3rd Super Smash Brothers Ultimate…single elimination best of three tournament.”
“The Power of…” Summit
Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 12 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 4 at 3:30 p.m.
Day 1 will focus on “Community”, day 2 “Identity”, and day 3 “Resilience.”
Sports Trivia
Thursday, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m.
From Campus Connect: “Who knows more about sports? Could be anyone! Come join our Sports Trivia and prove your knowledge of sports.”
In the community
44th Ann Arbor Folk Fest
Friday, Jan. 29 through Sunday, Jan. 31
Hosted by The Ark
From the website: “Get ready to Find Your Folk! The 2021 Folk Fest is “at home” with streamed performances from cherished #ArkFamily and friends.”
Book Discussion | Black on Both Sides: A Racial History of Trans Identity by Riley Snorton
Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m.
Hosted by the Ann Arbor District Library
From the Facebook event: “Join AADL staff for a discussion of Riley Snorton’s book Black on Both Sides: A Racial History of Trans Identity.”
America Without Racism: Making the Vision a Reality – What we must have in the aftermath of COVID-19
Two day conference: Friday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 6 at 1 p.m.
Hosted by the Ypsilanti District Library
From the Facebook event: “Join us in a free, virtual, two-day community conversation as we imagine a world free of racism and explore what must be done to create this future. Experts will talk about the fundamental changes needed in the institutions of policing, work, health care, and the commons, with interludes by local musicians, poets, and artists. We’ll conclude with a visioning session for all.”
In the Deli Kitchen: Crêpes
Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by Zingerman’s
From the Facebook event: “Crêpes are the traditional food of Candlemas in France, which happens every year on February 2nd. Join us In the Deli Kitchen for this virtual cooking demonstration where we’ll be cooking up some delicious crêpes for “Pancake Day…”
Virtual Movie Trivia
Friday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m.
Hosted by the Michigan Theater
The theme for this round of trivia is “Black Filmmakers History.”
From the website: “Calling all movie fans! Have a decent memory of film history? Can you name movies based on their quotes, posters, or music? Or just like a family-friendly game of skill, wit, and laughs? Then you will love our popular online Zoom edition of Movie Trivia!”
Purple Rose Concert Reading
Saturday, Feb. 6 at 10:30 a.m.
Hosted by The Chelsea District Library and Purple Rose Theatre Company
From the Facebook event: “Join us via ZOOM for a play read by Purple Rose performers. Share your feedback with the cast, playwright, and Artistic Director Guy Sanville.”