Compiled by Beck Elandt
Contributor
Arts and Crafts
Acrylic paint in the Künstlerhof in Lavesum, Haltern am See, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Dietmar Rabich | Wikimedia Commons
Intuitive Art Class
Jan. 16 | 6 p.m.
Ann Arbor District Library: Westgate Branch | 2503 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor
Classes are family-friendly and welcome participants of all ages, taking place every third Thursday of the month. The aim is to create space to unwind, create introspective art and bring community together. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All necessary supplies will be provided.
Art Exhibit: A Spiritual Journey
Jan. 2-31
Crazy Wisdom BookStore and Tea Room | 114 S Main St., Ann Arbor
Come to the Crazy Wisdom BookStore to see the work of Artist Tom Rosenbaum, where he expresses spiritual journeys from the past 10 years in the form of abstract expressionism, through various mediums and styles.
Art Lights the Night: A New Year Lantern Festival
Jan. 24 | 4:30-7 p.m.
Leslie Science and Nature Center | 1831 Traveler Rd., Ann Arbor
Experience the warmth of community, creative fun and the enchanting beauty of a lantern-lit forest walk. Entry is free for all!
Music and Fun
Birdseye view of the U-M Museum of Natural History.
Daderot | Wikimedia Commons
Creatures of the Night
Jan. 17 | 7-9 p.m.
The Creature Conservancy | 4940 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd., Ann Arbor
Join this popular event for adults (Ages 18+) where you will see and learn about some of our nocturnal animals, such as a kangaroo, sloth, Dumeril’s boa, and more! Later, they will turn off the lights and guests can experience the flight of our Egyptian fruit bats. Pre-registration is required, $25 general admission.
After School Stem
Jan. 23 | 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Ypsilanti District Library | 5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti
Have fun with hands-on science experiments involving your favorite snacks. All ages, geared towards kids, family-friendly.
Museum of Natural History “Visions of the Post-Natural”
Until Fall 2025
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History | 1105 N University Ave., Ann Arbor
The U-M Museum of Natural History’s new special exhibit explores the complex overlap between human creation and the natural world, inviting visitors to question the boundary between natural and artificial; familiar and unfamiliar.
On Campus
The Eurasian nuthatch is a small passerine bird found throughout the Palearctic and in Europe.
Paweł Kuźniar | Wikimedia Commons
MLK Celebration
Jan. 16 | 3:30-5 p.m.
Second floor of Student Center
The celebration will include reflections on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., performances by the WCC Jazz Ensemble with special guest Matasha Allen, and the presentation of the sixth annual Equity in Action Awards, followed by a reception.
Super Steam Saturday: Birds of a Feather
Jan. 25 | 1-2 p.m.
Online Event
Stop in for an introduction to the genetics of birds and the humans who “fancy” them with Professor Emily Thompson! Bring something to draw with and some paper for this session. Participants will receive the Zoom Meeting link once they have registered at https://tinyurl.com/wccbirds.
Fun With Winter Seed-Sowing Plants
Jan. 28 | 4-4:45 p.m.
Bailey Library
You’ve heard of starting seeds indoors to get a jump on spring, but it’s also possible to start seeds outdoors in winter! There’s no need for a greenhouse or grow lights, you’re not limited by indoor space restrictions, and your seedlings will be hardened off and ready to plant.
