NEWS

Fun Stuff: Feb. 8 through Feb. 22

Illustration by Janani Murugesan

by DOINA PLOP
Staff Writer

At WCC

Esports Viewing Party
Feb. 9 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: TI 118

Description: “Enjoy the free snacks having fun while streaming video games with friends.”

Open Mic Event!
Feb. 15, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Student Center Garrett’s Restaurant

Description: “Have some coffee and snacks while enjoying the open mic event. All are more than welcome to join. To RSVP, click the link.”

Intramural Bowling
Feb. 16, 23, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Revel and Roll (1950 S Industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor)

Description: “If you enjoy bowling, join your fellow students for a free evening of fun!”

The Lion King at Detroit Opera House
Feb. 17, from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: Detroit Opera House (1526 Broadway St, Detroit, Michigan)

Description: “Get your ticket at the Cashier’s Office (2nd floor of the SC building) and enjoy an evening at the Detroit Opera House.”

In the community

Sunrise Nature Hike
Feb.8, from 8:30 a.m to 10 a.m.
Location: County Farm Park (2230 Platt Road, Ann Arbor)

Description: “Join naturalist Elle Bogle for a winter hike and explore the Country Farm Park.”

Beautiful By Night by James Hosking
From Jan. 13 until Feb. 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: U-M Institute for the Humanities Gallery (202 S Thayer St. , Ann Arbor, MI 48104)

Description: “Visit the gallery and admire James Hosking’s exhibition that presents portraits of drag performers.”

Black History Month Speaker Series: Just a Kid From Ypsi
Feb. 9, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Virtual

Description: “Join and get inspired by the stories of professionals and community leaders that grew up in Ypsilanti.”

Stewardship Saturday
Feb.12, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Fox Science Preserve (2228 Peters Road, Ann Arbor)

Description: “Help the environment while exploring new places!”

Galentine’s Day: Wine Glass Painting & Cocktails
Feb. 12, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: River Raisin Distillery (480 W. Main Street, Manchester, MI 48158)

Description: “If you are 21+, you can join this fun Galentine’s day event of wine glass painting and cocktail sipping.”

The Winter Life of the Skunk
Feb. 13, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: County Farm Park (2230 Platt Road, Ann Arbor)

Description: “Enjoy an evening hike looking for animal signs, and exploring the winter forest through the eyes of a skunk.”

Art Walk at the Library
Feb. 19, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m
Location: Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker branch (5577 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti)

Description: “Walk around the library and get inspired by the work of Black artists from the United States. You can also make your own art at stations throughout the library.”

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