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.
Finals Exam Jam
Tuesday, April 13 at 6 p.m.
From Campus Connect: “Join the Learning Commons for a drop-in study marathon. Whether you’re working on projects or studying for an exam our tutors can help you prepare for success!”
Poetry Sustains: Poetry Open Mic
Thursday, April 15 at 11 a.m.
From Campus Connect: “Join the Sustainable Literacy Task Force for a poetry open mic in celebration of National Poetry Month and Earth Day, with poetry featuring work centered around the theme of heroes. Bring a poem to read, choose a poem from the basket, or just come to listen. All are welcome!”
Blood Drive Spring 2021
Tuesday, April 20 at 10 a.m.
From Campus Connect: “According to Red Cross every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. It is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. Whether a patient receives whole blood, red cells, platelets, or plasma, this lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation.”
Fool Moon
Friday, April 9 at 6 p.m.
Hosted by Wonderfool Productions
From Destination Ann Arbor: “Join in the fun virtually, at home, or safely on the ground in Downtown Ann Arbor! Beginning in March and leading up to the event finale on April 9, you are encouraged to Shine your Light!”
Ken Kozora’s “Electrosphere”
Friday, April 9 at 7 p.m.
Hosted by the Blue Llama Jazz Club
From the website: “Ken Kozora, Djallo Djakate and Rafeal Leafar offer up ambient acoustic/electro global jazz techno fusion music that will be synchronized with Mike Gould’s “Illuminatus” Laser show, visible from patio of the club.”
Live Music: Devyn Mitchell
Saturday, April 10 at 7 p.m.
Hosted by the Triple Goddess Tasting Room
From the Facebook event: “Order your favorite kombucha beer or tea. Bring some food and a friend!”
4th Annual Bombers, Berries, and Brews
Saturday, April 17 at 2 and 6 p.m.
Hosted by the Yankee Air Museum
From the website: “This is one of your last chances to step foot in this historic hangar before we move out at the end of the year! You will also be able to see and learn about our Historic Flying Aircraft Collection! What better way to do this than with local brews and wine!”
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Soldiers of Liberation: Ypsilanti’s Black Civil War Experience
Tuesday, April 20 at 6 p.m.
Hosted by historian Matthew Siegfried
From the Facebook event: “Join historian Matt Siegfried for this online presentation as we learn who the Ypsilanti volunteers were; their life in camp and the racism they faced in the military, the battles they fought, the plantations they liberated and the lives lived in Ypsilanti after the war as we take a look at Ypsilanti’s Black Civil War experience.”
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