Events: Mar. 20-Mar. 24

Compiled by Kristy Kazzi

Washtenaw Voice

ARTS AND CRAFTS

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Creating with friends: an arts and crafts afternoon
Have a creative time bringing your creation from home, like knitting, embroidery, painting, etc Take this time to meet new people and learn more about different creative outlets.

Mar. 24 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Ann Arbor District Library | Westgate Branch meeting room B

Craft night for adults and teens
This event occurs every month, and each time a new technique is introduced. All materials are provided, the only thing required is your presence and creativity.

Mar. 28 | 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Franklin | Detroit Public Library

Paint and sip with michelle’s safe place
Join this fundraising event hosted by Michelle’s Safe place! Take this time to unwind and create your own masterpiece. Tickets are $35 with two drinks included. All materials and canvas are included. Support this non-profit while having a great time.

Mar. 23 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Michelle’s Safe Place | 15421 West Nine Mile Road, Oak Park
To learn more about the non-profit organization: www.michelless afeplace.org

MUSIC AND FUN

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African dance workshop
Who doesn’t love afro? Join this event for an exciting evening starting with a one hour Afrobeats style workshop followed by a one hour Congolese dance workshop with Biza Sompa. The best part of all, no prior dancing is required. Tickets are $20.

Mar. 23 | 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Dance Studio Riverside Arts | 76 N Huron St Ypsilanti
Get your tickets from the link below: https://tinyurl.com/9b6p36cs

Funky rivertown fest
The Funky Rivertown Fest is an annual five-day festival presented each spring at the Riverside Arts Center in downtown Ypsilanti dedicated to local, original music. The carefully curated program features the very best of local music and musicians playing across a wide variety of genres. Tickets are $10-$60.

Mar. 19-23 | 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
76 N Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
More information about the event and tickets from the link below: https://tinyurl.com/yc6muhy2

Erard piano festivalThis event will feature a lecture on Johannes Brahms, a German pianist and his love of the Erard piano, and will also allow supervised time for pianists of all ages and abilities to play excerpts of Brahms or other mid-19th century composers on the Erard.

Mar. 20 | 8 p.m.
University of Michigan School of Music | Earl V. Moore Building, 1100 Baits Dr., Ann Arbor
There are many other events like this one for music lovers. Learn more through the link attached https://tinyurl.com/hjcnsv5a

ON CAMPUS

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Spring bluebird festival
The free event is sponsored by the Michigan Bluebird Society, a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to the education and conservation of the eastern bluebird and other native cavity-nesting birds.
Attendees will be provided with everything they need to attract eastern bluebirds and other native cavity-nesting birds using birdhouses, feeders and native plantings. There will be programs by expert speakers, a Bluebird & Nature Expo with products for sale and free informational resources from local vendors and environmental organizations, a kids nature activity area and more.

Mar. 23 | 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
WCC | Morris Lawrence Building

March madness watch party
Great way to connect with other students and March Madness fans! Join WCC students for a watch party.

Mar. 21 | 12 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Garrets in Student Center
RSVP required. Sign up through the link below:
wccnet.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9994121

Mario kart championship cup

WCC Esports Arena is hosting an in-house Mario Kart Championship Cup Tournament!
Compete against your fellow WCC Students to win the mystery box! You will also have access to snacks, fun, prizes and more.

Mar. 20, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Esports Arena | TI-239