Sasha Hatinger
Staff Writer
Arts and Crafts
The Guild holds many art fairs in and around Ann Arbor. David Harris | Wikimedia Commons
Indigenous Art Antiques
Oct. 12 | 9 a.m.
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds | 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd
This huge event has exhibits and sales from the 18th and 19th centuries, including beadwork, weapons, furs, and so much more.
Soaring into Fall – Craft Show
Oct. 12 | 10:00 a.m.-4 p.m.
North Bay Park | 1001 Huron St, Ypsilanti
A live DJ, food trucks and over 50 local crafters guarantee a day full of fun. This is a free event.
A2 Artfest in October
Oct. 12 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Oct. 13 | 10:00 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Ann Street & North Fourth Ave | Ann Arbor
This event features 100 juried-selected artists, art activities, live entertainment, food vendors, and more. Come experience some of Ann Arbor’s fine art while enjoying beautiful weather. It is a free event.
Music and Fun
Charli XCX performing live at the VMAs “Artist to Watch” Concert at the Avalon Theatre in Hollywood California. Justin Higuchi | Wikimedia Commons
Drag, Bingo, & Music
Oct. 9 | 6:15-9 p.m.
Tap Room | 201 West Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti
All ages are welcome for music, bingo and a night to remember with drag queens for this free, charitable event.
Open Mic Night
Oct.16 | 8 p.m.
Virtually on Zoom
Calling all musicians, artists, poets—whatever you fancy! This is your chance to perform virtually. The performers with the most votes at the end will win $75 via Cash App. Vendors are wanted. Tickets are $5-$30.
Dance Brat, Dance
Oct. 10 | 9 p.m. and Oct.11 | 1 a.m.
LIVE | 102 1st Street, Ann Arbor
Club XCX is welcoming all those looking to have the brattiest night of their lives. This event is $15-$18 for ages 18+.
On Campus
From left, Aminah Ali, 16, and sisters Nina Baxter, 18, and Alaina Baxter, 22, take a series of photo booth pictures with help from engineering student Alex Brode, 20. Voice File Photo
All-In! Pitch Display
Oct. 9 | 5-7 p.m.
Ann Arbor Spark Central Innovation Center | 330 East Liberty Street, Ann Arbor
Entrepreneurs from Ann Arbor and the Ypsilanti area are working with All-In! on their start-up tech-projects, which is a WCC Entrepreneurship Boot Camp. This event is open to the public.
Join the ESL Conversation
Oct. 22 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Bailey Library | Learning Commons
If you’re learning English as your second language, you don’t have to do it alone! Come learn with other students. Tutors are available.
Community Service Project for the Homeless
Oct. 15 | 11:30-1:30 p.m.
Bailey Library | Learning Commons
Come lend a helping hand at this event held by the Student Resource Center. Turn plastic bags into yarn to make sleeping mats for the homeless. Instruction and supplies are included.
