Events: Oct. 8-22

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.