ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Ann Arbor events: 10/08/2018

Festive pumpkins. Catherine Engstrom-Hadley | Washtenaw Voice

Compiled by Lilly Kujawski
Deputy Editor

 

ARTS & CULTURE

 

One Pause Poetry Salon

This workshop includes a selection of poems that follow a similar theme, writing prompts, free write time, and group-focused writing. Free event.

Argus Farm Stop | 325 W Liberty St., Ann Arbor
Every Wednesday, 8:00-10:00 p.m.

 

Westside Art Hop

Ann Arbor’s historic west side neighborhood will host their annual art show, featuring local and visiting artists. Art will be displayed in people’s garages, yards, and on their porches. This event is free with parking available.

Historic West Side | 700 Mt. Vernon Ave., Ann Arbor
Oct. 20, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

 

Poetry at Literati

Sip on a latte and enjoy this free event featuring Franny Choi and Megan Levad, who will be reading from their poetry collections, “Death By Sex Machine”, and “What I Have to Say to You”.

Literati Bookstore | 124 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor
Oct. 16, 7:00 p.m.

 

LOCAL

 

Queer Dance Party

The El Club presents a night of fun and dance for the LGBTQ+ community. Tickets for this all ages event range from $10-12, and can be purchased via the El Club website.

The El Club | 4114 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit
Oct. 12, doors at 9:00 p.m.

 

Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village

Celebrate the spooky season with storybook characters, 1,000 hand-carved jack-o-lanterns, live music, a carnival vaudeville act, cider, and doughnuts. Tickets range from $14-17 and can be bought through the Henry Ford website.

The Henry Ford Museum/Greenfield Village | 20900 Oakland Blvd., Dearborn
Dates vary throughout October, 6:30-10:00 p.m.

 

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Courtesy of 20th Century Fox.

 

It just wouldn’t be the Halloween season without this iconic, campy musical! The U of M student group The Leather Medusas will perform the show for the second year in a row. Tickets can be purchased via the Michigan Theater website.

The Michigan Theater | 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor
Oct. 20, 10:00-11:40 p.m.

 

 

 

CAMPUS

 

 

Mastering the Art of the Interview

Job interviews can be very stressful. Prepare with some mock interview questions, what to expect in an interview, and tips to snag that job.

Liberal Arts and Sciences building, room 252
Oct. 17, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

 

Washtenaw County Community Opioid Summit

An event aimed to destigmatize and bring awareness to addiction. Community members will come together to offer solutions to the growing opioid epidemic in Washtenaw County.

Morris Lawrence building
Oct. 15, 5:30-8:00 p.m.

 

Healing Justice

An event centered around the restorative justice movement. Will include a showing of the documentary “Healing Justice” and a panel discussion examining trauma, redefining justice, and transformative change. For students, cost ranges from $15- 25, with scholarship/sliding scale pricing available. Visit the Friends for Restorative Justice Facebook event page for more information and tickets.

Morris Lawrence Building
Oct. 25, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

 

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