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Music and Fun
Drag as an art form existed in the days of Shakespeare. Wikimedia Commons | dvsross
Ann Arbor Music Festival
Mar. 14 | Doors open at 7 p.m.
The Blind Pig | 208 S. 1st St., Ann Arbor
18+ event featuring performances from Larkin, Dark Hawk, Echoes of Eden and more.
Depot Town Comedy Open Mic
Wednesdays | 7:30-10:30 p.m.
734 Brewing Company | 15 E Cross St, Ypsilanti
If you’re a big fan of stand-up comedy, go down to Depot Town on Wednesdays to watch some local stand-up comedians. Sets last anywhere from 5-10 minutes, and anyone is welcome to sign up.
Drag Music Bingo for Ypsi Pride
Feb. 26 | 6:15-9 p.m.
The Tap Room | 201 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
A fun bingo event run by drag queens to celebrate Ypsilanti pride. There will be a chance to win prizes.
Arts and Crafts
Locally grown produce often contains higher nutrients due to being fresh from the farm. Wikimedia Commons | Missvain
Black Artist Exhibition
Feb. 28 | 6-8 p.m.
Riverside Arts Center | 76 N Huron St, Ypsilanti
Join for the closing ceremony of an exclusive art show featuring works by local Black artists. Live music, refreshments and a chance to meet some of the artists will be provided.
Ann Arbor Farmers Market
Mar. 1 | 8 a.m- 3 p.m.
315 Detroit Street, Ann Arbor, MI
Looking for something to do on weekends? The Ann Arbor farmers market happens every Saturday. Winter hours run until April 26.
Artist Open Studio
Mar. 6 |9:30-11 a.m.
Ann Arbor Senior Center | 1320 Baldwin Ave., Ann Arbor
18 and older. If you’re interested in doing a creative art project head on down to the artist open studio. Free for members and $2 for non-members.
On Campus
Just a few minutes spent with dogs has been shown to boost oxytocin levels. Wikimedia Commons | Laliv g
Revolutionary Love: Open Mic
Feb. 26 |11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Bailey Library | GM building
Join for a spoken word poetry event. Students can choose to perform a poem they wrote, choose one from the basket or just sit back and enjoy the poems performed by others.
Therapaws: Therapy Dogs
Mar. 12 | 12-2 p.m.
Bailey Library | GM building
Therapaws of Michigan will be on campus with therapy dogs. Take a break from studying and take some time to visit the dogs!
NBA 2K Tournament
March 13 | 1-3 p.m.
Esports arena | TI 239
Join WCC Esports in the NBA 2K tournament! Compete against and dunk on other students in this tournament. Join for prizes, fun and more.
