NEWS

Fun Stuff: April 23 through May 6

By CYDNEY HEED
Editor

As the semester winds down, burn off some finals-related stress with these virtual and socially distanced events.

At WCC

League of Legends Tournament
Saturday, April 24 at 5 p.m.

From Campus Connect: “Join us for our 1st League of Legends tournament.”

In the community

Ties that Bind: A Trio of One-Acts
Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through May 2
Hosted by Eastern Michigan University

From Destination Ann Arbor: “This show consists of three one-act plays that share an overriding theme of loss in one form or another, how we individually deal with it in our lives, and how we try to heal and move on.”

Blacksmith Shop Concerts: Rollie Tussing and the Midwest Territory Band
Saturday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Hosted by Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization

From Destination Ann Arbor: “Tune in virtually for a fun night of live tunes! Award-winning finger-style guitarist Rollie Tussing performs timeless classic and country blues, dewey-eyed tunes of the 20s as well as songs of the nineteenth century.”

Midwest Literary Walk
Saturday, April 24 at 1 p.m.
Hosted by the Chelsea District Library

From the website: “Midwest Literary Walk is thrilled to announce that Laurie Halse Anderson, Ross Gay, and Azar Nafisi will join us for the 2021 Virtual Walk. Join us for virtual author talks and Q&As from these three acclaimed writers.”

Ann Arbor Coffee Run
Sunday, April 25 at 12 p.m.
Hosted by Running Fit

From the Facebook event: “We will be meeting at Running Fit [downtown] to begin our running walking tour with stops at many local shops along the way to sample Coffee done the Ann Arbor Way.”

Online Workshop: Springtime Garden Gnomes
Friday, April 30 at 4 p.m.
Hosted by the Ann Arbor Art Center

From the website: “Join Art Center staff as you paint an adorable ceramic gnome! These gnomes are adorable gifts, or look great inside or outside of your home.”

12th Annual Virtual Ride for Recovery
Every Sunday until May 23
Hosted by Dawn Farm

From the website: “The Ride for Recovery is a family-oriented fitness event that will help to provide critical support to Dawn Farm by raising funds for our continuum of services to assist addicts and alcoholics in achieving long term recovery. These funds will go towards treatment scholarships for those who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford care.”