Join our expert from University of Michigan Credit Union in this workshop that will help you identify key areas of your financial life that you want to focus on and improve. You’ll understand the “whys” behind the most common money mistakes, and leave with an action plan to help you achieve financial wellness.

Sophy Wong is a designer, costumer, and maker creating artistic wearable technology. Using digital fabrication techniques like 3D printing and laser cutting, her work highlights the intersection of technology and design for the human body. Sophy has been featured by Adam Savage's Tested.com, Nerdist, Hackaday, Make: Magazine, and Adafruit. Her book, Wearable Tech Projects, is a compilation of 30 tutorials and articles about DIY wearable tech. Sophy documents her work online at sophywong.com.

Join solo agers, policy makers, healthy aging advocates, and artists at a community convening on aging alone in Ann Arbor. There are three parts to the Convening. Part I-Solo Aging Stories from Ann Arbor. Part II-Solo Acts: A Theatrical Compilation on Solo Aging with a follow-up town hall on aging solo in Ann Arbor. Part III. Breakout sessions on living solo in Ann Arbor from healthcare, to transportation, to housing,  to recreation  and relationships.

Join Michigan Medicine Department of Psychiatry experts from the child and adult anxiety clinics in this free educational talk.

The speakers will give a short presentation about anxiety, explain how it differs in kids and adults, touch on treatment methods and medication options, and highlight what you can do to calm your own anxiety and help your children cope with theirs.

The presentation will be followed by a Q&A with the audience.

This event is in partnership with Michigan Medicine Department of Psychiatry.

Imagine pedaling on a smooth and scenic rail trail through a pine forest, along a lake shore or river rapids, and past farm fields. Imagine riding your e-bike for daily errands or for commuting to work (sweat-free!) while managing the hills with ease and reducing your impact on the environment. This session offers information on how to choose an electric battery-assist bike that will be safe and comfortable for you. Local e-bike enthusiasts, Cathy and Tom Reischl, will share their experiences and offer guidelines for navigating in town and finding scenic trails.

Desai's presentation explores U.S. media representations of the Third World, the global bloc of decolonizing nations in Asia and Africa during the Cold War, through the development of the mid-century music genre known as Exotica. Emerging after the Second World War, Exotica was a popular form of ersatz “world music” which, he argues, responded to anxieties around racial integration and the decolonizing world.

Learn about the Gardner Heist from Kelsey Museum Docent and retired art teacher Kathy Gunderson. Kathy uses visuals to guide the audience through the artists works, style, and significance in history.

David Klenk, Regional Manager

JJ Meddaugh, A.T. Guys

Learn about the latest technology that can improve your quality of life. J.J. Meddaugh will discuss mobile phones and tablets including iPhone and Android devices, the latest in computer software, Braille displays, portable devices, smart assistants, and what's on the horizon.

In a world often plagued by conflict, uncertainty, and inequity, art can offer a glimmer of hope and solace. But how exactly can art grace our troubled world?

This panel discussion will explore the power of art to heal, inspire, and bring people together. We will discuss how art can provide a platform for dialogue, foster understanding, and promote intersectional solidarity and social change.

Gather ‘round for an evening of informed and informal talks from a friendly neighborhood expert! We’ll have three speakers, each presenting on a different topic and sharing interesting facts that you never knew you never knew! Past Nerd Nite speakers have led deep dives into topics from the legacy of Louis Pasteur, to the origin of elements, to how a trumpet works, to a dissection of romance novel tropes. So bring a friend, grab a drink, and enjoy an evening among fellow nerds. Be there and be square!

This event is offered in partnership with the Ann Arbor Summer Fest.

"The Fold of the Righteous" is a panel discussion that explores the importance of intersectional solidarity between the Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA), Black, Latinx, and all communities.In the face of systemic oppression and marginalization, these communities have historically faced unique challenges and experiences. However, there is also a shared history of struggle, resistance, and resilience that binds them together.