Events: Apr. 15 – Apr. 26, 2025

Compiled by Lexi Stephens and Lily Cole | The Washtenaw Voice

Arts & Crafts

A cross stitch in progress. Cross-stitching can sometimes take up to eight hours, depending on how big a stitch is. DomenikaBo | Wikimedia Commons

Crullers and Churros

April 16 | 6-9 p.m.

Zingerman’s Bakehouse | 3723 Plaza Dr., Ann Arbor

If you’re someone who loves to bake, this is an event for you! This hands-on, in-person event will show participants how to make Churros and Crullers. Participants will also leave with coupons.

Knitting Plus

April 22 | 6-8 p.m. | Meets weekly on Mondays

Whittaker Triangular Bay | 5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti MI

Looking to add a little knit to your life? Meet with other yarnies and share your projects and ideas. Open to all, any handcraft welcome!

Constellation Cross Stitch

April 23 | 6-7 p.m.

Ann Arbor District Library | 343 South Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor, MI

Located in the Traverwood Branch program room, anyone is welcome to come and create a starry scene using white thread on dark blue cross-stitch fabric. Some special stitches, like the Algerian Eye Star, connected by simple cross stitches, turn into a constellation!

Music & Fun

Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti has been bringing local and independent films to the Ypsi/Arbor area since 2020. Photo courtesy of iFFY’s website

Talk, Taste & Learn with Women Entrepreneurs

April 16 | 6-8 p.m.

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea | 123 W Washington St., Ann Arbor

This event is part of the Women in Entrepreneurship series that is hosted at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea. The guest speaker will be Christy Howden, CEO of Wolverine Pickleball.

iFFY: Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti

April 17, 18, 19 | times vary

Riverside Arts Center | 76 N Huron St., Ypsilanti

This event features films from independent producers in the Michigan area. There will also be a creative workshop that aims to help the influx of independent film producers.

Black & White Ball 2025 (Spring Gala)

April 26 | 6 p.m.

Ann Arbor City Club | 1830 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor

The annual Ann Arbor symphony gala is back! Find tickets at https://a2so.org/black-and-white-ball/.

On Campus

Rich Rezler, Director of Communications at WCC, pitches the ball for his team for the 2024 IM kickball game. Voice file photo

Trivia Night!

April 17 | 5-6 p.m.

Student Center | Garrett’s

Gather a team of students and come to compete against other teams in trivia for a prize, hosted by the Department of Student Development and Activities every third Thursday of the month in the Student Center at Garrett’s

Movie Night: ‘The Wild Robot’

April 22 | 5-7 p.m.

Student Center | Community Room

Ready to celebrate Earth Day with a movie showing? Gather in the community room for a movie screening of “The Wild Robot.” Free popcorn and food are included.

WCC IM Kickball

April 22 | 5-6:30 p.m.

WCC Athletic Fields

Wanna test out your kickball skills? RSVP to participate in this event hosted by the Office of WCC Sports. For more information, follow this link: https://wccnet.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10755113.