Fun stuff: Mar. 26 through April 8

by CYDNEY HEED
Editor

Even in the era of social distancing, there are still opportunities to have fun! Check out these online and socially distanced in-person events.

At WCC

Overwatch Tournament
Saturday, March 27 at 5 p.m.

From Campus Connect: “We will be taking a final count the night before, so RSVP is required.”

Cool Careers in Writing
Wednesday, March 31 at 12:30 p.m.

From Campus Connect: “If you are interested in a career in writing, whether it be technical writing, advocacy writing, creative writing, or writing for film or law, this workshop is for you! Meet writing professionals from differing backgrounds and learn how to parlay your love for writing into a career.”

Scavenger Hunt
Friday, April 2 at 3 p.m.

From Campus Connect: “Ready to go hunting? We mean hunting for fun random items that may be in your home.”

African American Genealogy and How it Has Changed
Wednesday, April 7 at 2 p.m.

From Campus Connect: “Join the Bailey Library as local genealogist and Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County member, Omer Jean Winborn, shares her long and successful journey with African American genealogy.”

In the community

Arab Women in Music: The Works of Asmahan and Umm Kulthum
Streaming March 26 through April 5
Hosted by U of M University Musical Society

From the website: “This digital offering was filmed at the Ithra Theatre in Saudia Arabia last year by the National Arab Orchestra and features music made famous by two outstanding female singers, Asmahan and Umm Kulthum, who catalyzed a period of creative vibrancy in Egypt during the middle of the 20th century.”

Edgefest 24: Partial to the Edge, Virtual
Friday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Hosted by the Kerrytown Concert House

From Destination Ann Arbor: “The Edgefest 24 series concludes with a two-part musical celebration starting off with a local and innovative collaboration featuring Abby Alwin, Ken Kozora, Piotr Michalowski and Kenn Thomas. Capping off the concert is a stellar national trio – The Joe Daley Trio – led by the great tuba master Joe Daley with Scott Robinson and Warren Smith.”

Ypsilanti Youth Orchestra Spring Celebration
Sunday, March 28 at 2:30 p.m.
Hosted by the Ypsilanti Youth Orchestra

From Destination Ann Arbor: “The Ypsilanti Youth Orchestra invites you to be part of our virtual audience as we celebrate the end of our 2020-2021 season.”

First Fridays Ypsilanti Virtual Poetry & Story Slam
Friday, April 2
Hosted by First Fridays Ypsilanti

From Destination Ann Arbor: “In honor of National Poetry Month, First Fridays Ypsilanti is putting together a collection of short stories and poems – performed by their authors – in our first-ever virtual poetry and story slam.”