Events: Jan. 14-31

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.