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.

Norbert Vance, director of the Sherzer Observatory at Eastern Michigan University, will give a presentation in the Downtown Lobby on the upcoming April 8 solar eclipse. He'll talk about what to expect with 99% totality here in Ann Arbor, versus 100% totality just an hour south of us, and he'll offer some last-minute tips and tricks to get the most out of your viewing experience.

Ryan Poe is a local farmer and the owner and operator of The Hungry Locavore weekly 'At Will' CSA share that runs year around. Traditionally CSA models revolve around one farm's products for a set amount of weeks whereas The Hungry Locavore offers produce from multiple farms and farm to table prepared foods in the weekly share offerings, and individuals can opt in or opt out of purchase each week. This project is all about building community and sustainability with a focus on consuming local food.

Professional wrestling is one of the most storied art forms the world has ever known. Spanning from the early 1900s to the present day, it has had numerous ups and downs and even an identity crisis or two, but is as popular today as it ever has been. Join speaker Shane Soules for this fascinating ringside retrospective. Ouch! Right into the turnbuckle!

Join us for a presentation by Professor Peter Boykin on the African American History of Detroit, beginning with illegal slavery in the city, as well as the city becoming a haven for the Underground Railroad. Other topics explored will be the Great Migration of African Americans from the South to Detroit, the election of Coleman Young as mayor, and the economic and political power of the African American population in the city during the latter half of the 20th century.

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.

Fathers express a strong desire to be a part of their children’s lives, to develop close emotional relationships with their children, and to be the best dads possible. Yet, they also report that most services and public spaces are mother-centric and not father-friendly, and that fathers are often viewed as secondary caregivers, babysitters, or optional parents in the lives of children.

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!

Historically, economically, and artistically, Detroit has had to fight for survival. And it’s had to fight even harder for recognition. The spirit of that fight is epitomized by GOD SAID GIVE ‘EM DRUM MACHINES (GSGEDM), a documentary 12 years in the making which traces the birth of techno music to its unlikely origins in the D.

For this year's Trans Day of Visibility, join us for an interview with artist Jamie John! Jamie John is a two-spirit trans and queer Anishinaabe and Korean-American multi-disciplinary artist. We will discuss their works as they relate to his journey of self-exploration and celebration of rich multi-cultural heritage.

See all Trans Day of Visibility details at aadl.org/tdov