Latest Events in West(June Updated)

Join us for the Creative Writing Workshop! Dive into the world of storytelling and unleash your imagination in this interactive workshop. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to spark conversation through their writing. This in-person workshop will be held at 740 W. Superior Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44113. Immerse yourself in a supportive and inspiring environment where you can learn from experienced writers and fellow enthusiasts. Information Source: The Sparrow's Fortune | eventbrite

**Creative Collage Workshop: Unleash Your Imagination!** Join us for an engaging and inspiring Creative Collage Workshop designed for all ages and skill levels! Whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this workshop invites you to explore the art of collage in a fun and supportive environment. Your host, Marina has over 25 years of work in the fine arts and holds a BFA in graphic design and a MS in Creative Problem Solving. Check out her Instagram @abstractperfectionist **What to Expect:** **Guided Sessions:** Our talented instructor will introduce various collage techniques and styles, providing tips and tricks to help you express your creativity. **Diverse Materials:** Discover an array of materials to work with, including magazines, fabric, colored papers, and mixed media. Bring your own collectibles or use our supplies to create unique pieces. **Personalized Focus:** Enjoy plenty of individual attention as we encourage participants to explore their unique artistic voices. **Community Spirit:** Connect with fellow creatives of all ages, share ideas, and inspire one another throughout the process. **Finished Artwork:** Leave with your very own unique collage masterpiece to display or gift! **Location:** Central Creatives, 2nd floor of Piano Works mall. **Cost:** $30 **What to Bring:** Just your imagination! All materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring snacks and refreshments as well! Bottled water and some light snacks will be provided! Come and join us for a day of creativity, connection, and fun! Reserve your spot now, and let’s make art together! Information Source: Marina Nothnagle | eventbrite

Ready, Set, Draw! is an engaging art camp designed to spark creativity and develop artistic skills in young artists. Through daily projects and guided instruction, campers will explore various drawing techniques, materials, and styles. DetailsAges: 4-15 years Dates: 6/23/25 to 6/27/25 Time: 9am to 3pm Location: Gilbert W. Perry Jr. Center for the Arts Art Showcase: Friday, June 27 at 2:45pm Cost: Full-Day Program (*Ages 6-15)$295, Half-Day Program (Ages 4-6) $175 *Younger campers will work together during the full-day program, while older campers will work on more challenging projects and advanced techniques in their own group. This age-appropriate grouping ensures that all artists can develop their skills at a comfortable pace while being appropriately challenged. RegistrationA $50 nonrefundable registration fee is required when enrolling (plus service fee). Balances are due on April 15, 2025, and will be invoiced by The Everett on or around March 15, 2025. Failure to complete full payment by April 15 will result in removal from the camp roster and the spot will be offered to the next person on the waitlist, if applicable. Information Source: Gibby Center for the Arts | eventbrite

Welcome to Krav Maga Kids Camp!Come join us for an action-packed week full of learning self-defense techniques, building confidence, and making new friends! Our **Krav Maga Kids Camp** is specially designed for kids to have fun while learning valuable skills in a safe environment. Throughout the camp, your kid will learn how to defend themselves using a variety of techniques adapted for children. From basic strikes to self-defense scenarios, games and fun crafts, your child will have a great time. Our camp is open to kids of all skill levels. Whether your child is new to Krav Maga or has some experience, our instructors will provide personalized attention to help them improve and have a great time. Don't miss the opportunity for your child to boost their confidence, fitness, and self-defense abilities in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Enroll them in **Krav Maga Kids Camp** today! Information Source: Krav Maga ATX | eventbrite

Workshop Overview: Embark on an inward journey through the Mixed Media Visualization workshop at The Monastery, presented by The Rosemary Tree. Beginning with a guided meditation, then followed by the creative process of mixed media art, this unique experience invites you to access landscapes, symbols, and messages that emerge from within—places and insights that may be difficult to express with words alone. In the workshop, you will: Begin with a guided visualization to explore a personal story or landscape of your life’s journey.Respond to the experience by creating an art piece, using paint and various other materials to visually represent your inner imagery.This workshop provides a space for self-exploration and creative expression, regardless of your artistic experience. No prior art skills are required—just a willingness to explore and create from within. Instructor Background: Danielle Heyer, an intern in the Licensed Professional Counseling program at Ottawa University, leads this workshop with a focus on Expressive Art Therapy. Danielle is passionate about guiding individuals through creative processes that promote self-awareness, healing, and emotional resilience. Using techniques from a variety of therapeutic approaches—including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Sensorimotor Therapy, and Attachment Therapy—she helps people navigate personal challenges, build emotional strength, and deepen their connection to themselves. Through the Mixed Media Visualization workshop, Danielle offers a compassionate and supportive space for participants to connect with their inner selves and express their experiences through mixed media art. The Rosemary Tree Creative Therapy: Our Expressive Arts Workshops are through a partnership with The Rosemary Tree, a holistic counseling practice integrating wellness and whole-person care. The Rosemary Tree is dedicated to transforming how therapy is experienced for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Their innovative approach integrates creative modalities into evidence-based practices, making each session something you can anticipate with a sense of curiosity and hope. Whether you’re painting through emotions, promoting recovery by engaging with animals, or enjoying your session under the shade of a tree, their goal is to help you heal and grow in a way that feels both effective and enriching. Location: The Monastery | 8301 W Washington St, Peoria, AZ 85345 | 623.377.4752 The Monastery is an artist-owned and operated venue dedicated to fostering creativity, community, and personal growth. It’s a space where creativity is sacred, and every visit offers a chance to connect with your inner artist. Through a combination of rotating art exhibitions, artist-led workshops, interactive experiences, and events, The Monastery offers a unique environment that encourages artistic exploration, spiritual grounding, and self-reflection. At The Monastery, we believe in creating a safe space for creative exploration and personal reflection. This workshop is a chance to connect with your artistic self and others while rediscovering the joy of playing with materials and letting your imagination take the lead. Audience: Age: 13+Under 18 must be accompanied by an adultExp Level: No art background requiredAttendance: Min: 10Max: 15Timeframe: 1.5 hours Information Source: The Monastery | eventbrite

🏅 Get Ready for a Week of Fun, Fitness, and Friendly Competition! 🏅 Join us at Surge Kickboxing for Sports Extravaganza Week, where kids will enjoy action-packed activities designed to build fitness, teamwork, and confidence. This is the perfect way to keep your kids active while they make new friends and have a blast! Here's what we have planned: 💪 Kickboxing + Cardio: Engage in fun, energetic workouts with a creative twist. ⚽ Soccer & Kickball Games: Get in the game with friendly competitions that encourage teamwork and sportsmanship. 🏃‍♂️ Relay Races & Tug-of-War: Exciting team-building challenges that test strength, speed, and coordination. 🎯 Karate Dodgeball: Experience the ultimate blend of fun and fitness with this exciting twist on dodgeball. 🌟 Friday Medal Ceremony: Wrap up the week with a special medal ceremony to celebrate teamwork and individual achievements! Information Source: Surge Kickboxing | eventbrite

Don't miss the upcoming Practice Lecture Series featuring Katya Grokhovsky in Conversation & Anna Khimasia at the Grad Center Theater in New York City. This enlightening event will take place on June 24, 2025, at 136 West 21st Street. Admission is free, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the insights and experiences of these accomplished speakers. Join this thought-provoking discussion to gain valuable perspectives and knowledge in the artistic community.

Heart Attack Man will be performing live at The Loft in Atlanta on June 24, 2025. The venue is located at 1374 West Peachtree St., GA, 30309. The event promises an electrifying experience for fans of alternative rock music. Don't miss this opportunity to see Heart Attack Man in action at one of Atlanta's premier music venues.

A Storm Is ComingWhat a thrill it is to be hosting the launch for Tempestby K. IBURA! This riveting YA tales follows a girl named Veronique with the power to control the wind -- a power which she has always been told to hide. But it's only when she's sent to live in New Orleans that she truly begins to see why. This unforgettable book features lyrical prose, fantastical abilities, and a heartfelt coming-of-age journey. K.IBURA will be in conversation with IBI ZOBOI, author of (S)Kin. Join us in-store to hear from these wonderful storytellers! Tempestby K. IBURA After her parents passed away in Hurricane Katrina, Veronique (a.k.a. V) moved to her MawMaw’s house in the Louisiana countryside. She has always been told to hide her control and power over the wind, but when a neighbor's life is endangered, she's forced to use her abilities. To protect V, her MawMaw immediately sends her to live with an aunt in New Orleans. But NOLA is nothing like Veronique could have imagined—she’s finally attending traditional school, she gets to bond with cousins that she’s never met, and she even rides on her first highway. She quickly falls in with a group of friends at school—and one boy who she’d like to be more than her friend. But there’s also a higher risk of discovery in the city. She learns about a secret organization called the Vaunted, a group that comes after people with elemental magic and recruits them for their own environmental rebellion. And now she's on their radar. (S)Kinby IBI ZOBOI Fifteen-year-old Marisol is the daughter of a soucouyant. Every new moon, she sheds her skin like the many women before her, shifting into a fireball witch who must fly into the night and sip from the lives of others to sustain her own. But Brooklyn is no place for witches. While Marisol hoped they would leave their old traditions behind with the islands, she knows this cannot be while she remains ensnared by the one person who keeps her chained to her magical past—her mother. Seventeen-year-old Genevieve is the daughter of a college professor. Each night she is kept up by her deteriorating skin and the constant wailing of her baby siblings. She stares at the dark sky with a deep longing to inhale it all, to quench the hunger that gnaws at her. The arrival of a new nanny reveals a family secret -- one connecting her to Marisol. But the the very skin that locks the flames may be more explosive to their relationships than any ancient magic. Tuesday, June 24th at 6pm at Our 17th St Store! Information Source: Books of Wonder | eventbrite

Columbus Concert Band Celebrates Italy Columbus Concert Band commemorates Italian Heritage Month with an unforgettable concert celebrating the rich musical traditions of Italy. Under the baton of Annamaria Mazzaferro, this award-winning ensemble will present an eclectic repertoire, including masterpieces by classical composers like Puccini, timeless hits from legendary Italian-American singers Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, vibrant jazz numbers, and treasured regional songs. Don't miss the grand finale of their 2025 season! Bio Columbus Concert Band Established in 2011 and located in Toronto, Columbus Concert Band is a community-based wind ensemble made up of more than 50 volunteer musicians of all levels, ages and backgrounds, whose goal is to inspire a love of live music in everyone. Their repertoire includes music from the Broadway stage, Dixieland, jazz (notably Sinatra), marches, concert band standards, opera (Verdi and Puccini) and of course the beautiful music of Italy! Information Source: Villa Charities | eventbrite

Q&A and Book Signing with Holly Renee Come join us for an exciting event at The Last Chapter Book Shop! Meet the talented author Holly Renee in person as she answers all your burning questions about her books and writing process. Get your copy of her latest book signed and chat with other fans. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with a beloved author! Each ticket will include a copy of the book. Tickets are non-refundable. All events are 18+ and everyone in attendance will require a ticket. Information Source: The Last Chapter Book Shop | eventbrite

🏃‍♂️ Run Together. Recover Intentionally. Join us for a chill-paced 3-mile community run through Montrose—no pressure, all levels welcome. Walk, jog, or stride—just move. After the run, head back to Loyly Sauna Lounge for some serious recovery. We're opening our contrast therapy patio and sauna lounge for discounted post-run sessions designed to help you reset and feel amazing. ✨ Recovery Options (first come, first served): $25 Full Contrast Therapy Session (cold & hot plunge + sauna)$30 Stretch & Mobility Sessions with Johnny SteenStick around after for vibes, music, and good convo with fellow runners and wellness lovers. 🎟️ Run is free. Recovery is optional + book your session when you arrive. What to Bring: Running shoes & waterBathing suit + towel (for plunge/sauna)A friend or two! Information Source: Löyly Sauna Lounge | eventbrite

Please join us and authorYamile Saied Méndez as she discusses her new book: ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME! Event Details: Author talk followed by a signing. Location: Poppy Books & Gifts. Ticket Options: Ticket + Book: Admission for 1 person and 1 copy of the featured book.For questions, please email: events@poppybookssf.com. ABOUT THE BOOK: What happens when you fall hard for your fallback? In this luminous love story, a young woman who’s spent years traveling the globe to outrun her own grief faces a momentous decision on her 33rd birthday... A moving story about wanderlust, loss, hope, and the special magic of finding love in unexpected places—at just the right time - for readers of Elena Armas, Emily Henry and Mia Sosa, from the acclaimed author of the Reese Witherspoon YA Book Club Pick Furia. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Yamile (sha-MEE-lay) Saied Méndez is the author of many books for young readers and adults, including Furia, a Reese’s YA Book Club selection and the 2021 Inaugural Pura Belpré Young Adult Gold Medalist. Her books have received many accolades such as the Junior Library Guild Gold Standard, Whitney Award, Cybils Award, Américas Award, Bank Street Spanish Language Book Awards, among others. They have also been featured in the Best of Year lists of the New York City Public Library Library, Salt Lake Public Library Library, Kirkus, Publishers Weekly and those of many states’. She was born and raised in Rosario, Argentina, but has lived most of her life in a lovely valley surrounded by mountains in Utah. An inaugural Walter Dean Myers Grant recipient, she’s also a graduate of Voices of Our Nations (VONA) and the Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA Writing for Children’s and Young Adult program. Yamile is also a founding member of Las Musas, the first collective of women and nonbinary Latine authors. She taught herself English with a Spanish/English dictionary, and now has been faculty at TinHouse Workshop and a keynote speaker at The Vermont College of Fine Arts. Information Source: Poppy Books & Gifts | eventbrite

Part of our 2025 programme of Edinburgh Fringe warm ups. This June/July we have twenty different tasters of Edinburgh shows from some of the best acts on the Scottish comedy scene and beyond. All shows capped at £5 representing great value. Ross Leslie: Now Is The Time For over 30 years, a great family secret remained hidden. Now thanks to modern technology, a nosy teen and some beautiful happenstance, all can be revealed. An autobiographical brand-new hour that will blow your socks off. Some pit stops to talk about mental health, tragedy, suicide and Scotland's drugs culture. 'Ross Leslie, though, is one of those rule-proving exceptions. A bossman who can do the do. His comedy is biographical and original, unpredictable and vividly fresh' (EdinburghLaughterBulletin.substack.com, 2024). Our Instagram - Our Facebook - Google Reviews The room as you can see is intimate, so we always recommend advance booking here. Early arrival recommended to sample the best cocktails in Edinburgh! ⌚The bar opens at 4pm, and is open until normal closing time after the show ⏲️Show will last approximately 60 minutes starting at the advertised time. Entry will be 10 minutes beforehand. 🍺No breaks scheduled during the show, but you are welcome to leave for refreshements and return to room. 📂Terms and conditions for ticket holders will be on your tickets, however feel free to check our TERMS page prior to purchasing. Information Source: Good Egg Comedy | eventbrite

Join us at the Poster House for a private viewing of their exhibition, Fallout. This exhibition chronicles the global development of the nuclear industry, for peaceful and offensive means, examining posters that both promoted and protested its use throughout the second half of the 20th century. It features the entire General Dynamics series, long heralded as one of the finest examples of corporate propaganda ever created, as well as over 60 other posters criticizing the proliferation of nuclear technology. Information Source: Typographics Festival | eventbrite

Where Magic Used to BeBooks of Wonder is beyond thrilled to be hosting the launch of New York Times bestselling author A.B. PORANEK's incredible new YA fantasy release: A Treachery of Swans. This dark, atmospheric tale was inspired by Swan Lake, and in it you'll find curses, beasts, and love. It's the story of two girls who were once friends and a land that once had magic. Join us in-store, where A.B. PORANEK will be in conversation with AMÉLIE WEN ZHAO, author of The Scorpion and the Night Blossom. Intrigue and romance await! About the book - A Treachery of Swans The king’s crown is an artefact with enough power to restore magic to the land of Auréal. Seventeen-year-old Odile’s father, a vengeful sorcerer, has raised her for a singular task: to steal it. Doing so requires that she assume the identity of a noblewoman. She chooses Marie d’Odette – famed for her beauty, a rumored candidate for future queen, and Odile’s childhood friend turned sworn enemy – now turned into a swan with help from Odile’s father. She takes her old friend’s place at court. But when the king is brutally murdered and her own brother is accused, her plans are thrown into chaos. Desperate to free him, Odile is forced to partner with none other than elegant, infuriating Marie. Marie whom she can’t seem to stop thinking about. They’ll have to find the killer and the true path to magic if they want to save the kingdom. Wednesday, June 25th at 6pm at Our 17th St Store! Information Source: Books of Wonder | eventbrite

On June 25th at 6-7 PM poet Greg Rappleye will be joined by Hub City Press author Emily Pease for a discussion of Greg's latest poetry collection, Barley Child. RSVP on Eventbrite and get a 10% discount on the book when you present it at the bookshop register! About the BookBarley Child, Greg Rappleye’s fifth collection, draws from family legends, whispered stories, and sworn denials across four generations of Irish American lives—recalled, imagined, and reconstructed from census records, old letters, church registries, yellowed newspaper clippings, and a few odd photographs in which the human figures are often unnamed. The sum of these affidavits, arrayed across the lyric and narrative lines of these poems, is an electrifying human choir—male and female, child and adult, Irish and American—their voices rising out of shame, poverty, absurdity, violence, a strained Catholic faith, and a virulent legacy of madness and alcoholism. Free of nostalgia and cant, with a sharp Irish wit that often braves nearly monstrous subject matter, and reported with eyes that seldom mist over, Barley Child is a volume that once again confirms Greg Rappleye as a poet of witness. About the AuthorGreg Rappleye is an Irish-American poet who teaches in the English Department of Hope College in Holland, Michigan. He is a former Bread Loaf Fellow and has published five full-length collections of poetry and several chapbooks. His awards include a Pushcart Prize, the Brittingham Prize in Poetry, the Arts & Letters Prize, and the 2021 Fish Prize in Poetry (Ireland) selected by Billy Collins, former poet laureate of the United States. He has been published widely in the United States and in Ireland, and his work has also been presented on RTE Radio 1, Irish Public Radio. Barley Child, his fifth collection of poetry, won the Miller Williams Prize in Poetry selected by the distinguished poet and editor Patricia Smith, and was published in 2025 by the University of Arkansas Press. About the Conversation PartnerEmily W. Pease’s collection of short stories, Let Me Out Here, won the 2018 C. Michael Curtis Short Story Book Prize at Hub City Press, judged by Lee K. Abbott. Her stories appear in The Missouri Review (Editor’s Prize in Fiction, 1999), The Georgia Review, Shenandoah (Bevel Summers Prize in Short Fiction, 2014), Crazyhorse (Crazyshorts Prize, 2015), Witness, The Alaska Quarterly Review, Narrative online (Top Five Stories of the Week, 2017-2018), and the Kenyon Review online. In 2015, she was a Tennessee Williams Scholar at the Sewannee Writers Conference. Before finishing her story collection, she worked for ten years on a novel about Abraham Lincoln’s last three weeks, a project she ultimately abandoned. That effort has found its way into poetry, including the poem, “Apologies to My Failed Book About the Most Famous Man” (yet unpublished). Her poetry appears in One, The Florida Review, Litmosphere, Juniper, and Rattle (Ekphrastic Challenge winner, June, 2021). A graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, Virginia Tech (MA, English), and the Warren Wilson MFA Program for Writers, Pease taught writing and creative writing at William & Mary for over twenty-five years. She lives in Williamsburg, VA with dogs, parakeets, chickens, and her husband, Ed. Snakes in the coop continue to provide a subject for poems. Information Source: Hub City Writers Project | eventbrite

Experience the thrill of witnessing the next big star at the Amateur Night At The Apollo: Grand Finale in New York. Taking place at the iconic Apollo's Historic Theater on 258 West 126th Street, NY, 10027, this event is scheduled for June 25, 2025. Prepare to be amazed by talented performers as they compete for the grand prize in this exciting culmination of the legendary Amateur Night series. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this historic event and witness the birth of a new star at the Apollo Theater.

Why +because it's more than just an open studio. In addition to creating a space for community to gather, share work and support each other, we will also be hosting skill-building workshops during each Open Studio+. + is ...A space to foster creativity and encourage experimentation in an atmosphere of exchange, conversation, and support.A place to encounter fellow creatives and learn about their work and practices.A chance to find future collaborators or reconnect with old friends.A studio to work on your own in-progress artworks and be inspired by someone else's project.An opportunity to learn new skills and explore different art practices and tools.Most importantly, Open Studio+ is FREE to attend and open to all skill levels. As always, you can bring your own works in progress to Open Studio+. You can use our art supplies and materials to start a new project, take pictures in our Photography Studio, find inspiration in our Community Library, record beats in our Recording Studio and so much more. Drop-in any time between noon and eight p.m. and make the most of this artistic environment. Screenprint a 2SLGBTQIA+ Protest Poster (12:00 PM to 6:00 PM)Celebrate Pride by screen printing you own 2SLGBTQIA+ protest poster with local printmaker Shannon Moynagh. BAO Studio Program Residency Lunch N Learn with Joy Santiago, Kerry-Ann Simpson, and Rommy Erazo Reyes (12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)Discover what BAO Studio Program residents Joy Santiago, Kerry-Ann Simpson, and Rommy Erazo Reyes will be working on during their residency. Joy Santiago - Why So Scary? Horror Inspiration in My Art A casual conversation about my work in general featuring both past pieces and what I’m actively working on during the residency. I’ll talk about why horror is a recurring theme in my work, how it can be inspiring, and why it’s important. Featured Workshop - Introduction to Abstract Painting with Linda Martinello (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM)Open to all levels, this 2-hour abstract painting workshop offers a welcoming and exploratory space to engage with abstraction as a language of intuition and emotion. Through guided exercises in acrylic paint, participants will experiment with composition, colour mixing, mark-making, and brushwork, developing personal expression while learning alongside others in a supportive community setting. Space is limited to the first 15 participants. Recording Studio Equipment (12 PM to 6 PM), all in a dedicated space, available to the community for FREE during Open Studio+:Launchkey 49 MIDI controller keyboardVolt 2 USB Recording Studio2 Shure SM7B Vocal Dynamic MicrophoneYamaha HS5 MP Powered Studio Monitors (Pair)Shure SRH240A Studio HeadphonesiMacStudio One softwareAbleton Live 11 Lite softwareGarage Band softwareBOOK the BAO Recording Studio. Photography Studio (12 PM to 6 PM), all in a dedicated space, available to the community for FREE during Open Studio+:Canon Rebel T8i with a 18-55mm lens (requires an SD card)Canon EOS R50 RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Kit (requires an SD card)Kaiser Baas Real 1080 60FPS Action Camera (requires a micro SD card)Mobifoto Ring Light Creator KitFoldable Photography Studio Light BoxEpson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 Wireless Colour All-in-One Printer (requires downloading Epson Smart Panel™ app) - FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS ONLYGreen screenTripodsDonate - Your donation helps us support Brampton artists and expand free programming like this. Accessibility:If you are a Brampton resident who needs assistance or support to participate, such as an ASL interpreter, please get in touch with us at info@bramptonartsorg.ca as soon as possible (minimum of five days in advance) so that we can make the necessary accommodations. Transportation: We can provide all-ages Brampton Transit Tickets to Brampton residents free of charge to those who need them for all BAO in-person events. If you would like to pick up a ticket for yourself and others attending with you, please email info@bramptonartsorg.ca prior to the event and we will have them available for you onsite. Tickets work for both Brampton Transit and Züm buses. WORKSHOP FACILITATORLinda Martinello is a visual artist whose work explores connections between history, memory, and place through layered, gestural approaches to landscape. Based in rural Caledon, Ontario, she teaches in the Drawing and Painting program at OCAD University in Toronto. Her work is held in major private and public collections, including BMO, TD, RBC, CIBC, and TELUS, as well as in public art spaces including a large-scale permanent installation in downtown Toronto’s TD Tower commissioned by Cadillac Fairview. Martinello is represented by Nicholas Metivier Gallery in Toronto. Information Source: Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) | eventbrite

🏀 🏀 🏀 🏀 🏀 🏀 🏀 This will be every Wednesday from June 25th-August 6th from 6pm-7pm! Payments are due by May 15th, 2025. Please make sure your child has tennis shoes on. Is/are your child(ren) interested in learning the basics of basketball? Come join us for this all inclusive basketball camp! Where every child is welcome! This will be taking place at 🚗 538 W Tuscarawas Ave, Barberton, OH 44203 at the Downtown Event Center Every child will get a t-shirt 👕 A medal for completion 🏅 An award 👏 ✨️ And a goodie bag on the last day. The importance for all children to be able to fully participate in sports and recreational activities cannot be overstated. Aside from promoting physical and emotional well-being, these experiences teach children essential life skills such as learning how to be part of a team, establishing friendships, developing self-confidence, and simply taking part in the joy of play. As inclusion advocates, we don’t want to see any child held back or excluded from opportunities that can help them reach their full potential. It’s crucial for programs to provide all children every chance to live full, healthy, and active lives. It’s not enough to simply “accommodate” children with disabilities in existing programs; the goal should be to create inclusive programs that welcome all children to participate. Registration must be filled out to ensure your child gets a t-shirt. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16TbHj_EsNAP_lEV1Qhcpa6ecn1S6oyS_co-CNQI2i9k/edit Information Source: Transitions of Life LLC | eventbrite

This A&H curator-guided gallery tour offers a deep dive into the current exhibition LOSS by Mike Massaro, from its conception through creation to the decisions that determine its presentation. We’ll begin the evening with a 45-minute tour led by our Chief Curator Dan L. Hess followed by conversation with complimentary food for the rest of the evening! Bring a friend, a date, or come by yourself to make new friends who share your interest in the arts. For more information about our current exhibition LOSS: St. Petersburg, Florida based artist Mike Massaro is a sculptor and mixed media installation artist who poetically manipulates everyday construction materials and found objects to meet his desired end. His solo sculptural installation LOSS is an abstract representation exploring nuanced themes of change, loss and rebirth. As the viewer navigates the physical objects and lighting, they will be provided with a contemplative space in which they can process their own personal experiences of the subjects. Massaro was awarded his BFA from the University of Tampa. This evening event is presented during our monthly Last Wednesday hours, when we open our gallery free of charge with a cash bar from 5:30-8pm. Learn more here. Information Source: The Art & History Museums of Maitland | eventbrite

Julia Wolf is a highly anticipated event taking place in Atlanta at The Loft on June 25, 2025. The venue is located at 1374 West Peachtree St., GA, 30309. This event promises to be a memorable experience for attendees, offering a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the vibrant culture and entertainment scene of Atlanta. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of this exceptional event.

✨ You're invited to a heartwarming evening at Whose Books with debut author Arriel Vinson, in conversation with Dr. Joy Woods Bennett from @smileitsjoy, as they celebrate Arriel’s sparkling and heartfelt YA novel in verse, Under the Neo Lights. ✨ Ariel Vinson’s Under the Neon Lights is a vibrant, heartful coming-of-age story that hits all the right notes. With rich, electric prose, Vinson brings to life a journey of love, identity, and fighting for what truly matters. It’s full of heart, hope, and the kind of moments that make us who we are. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo and Joya Goffney, this powerful coming-of-age story follows sixteen-year-old Jaelyn Coleman, who lives for Saturdays at WestSide Roll—the neighborhood roller rink where music, friendship, and freedom collide. But when a run-in with a cute new skater named Trey sparks an unexpected connection, Jae begins to navigate first love, shifting friendships, and the messy beauty of self-discovery. 📖 Join us as Arriel discusses the inspiration behind this lyrical debut, the joy of centering Black teens in love and liberation, and the importance of claiming space—on and off the skate floor. 📍 Whose Books 📅 June 25th 🕖 7PM Come for the conversation, stay for the vibes—and don’t forget to grab a signed copy! Information Source: Claudia Vega, ARCO at Whose Books | eventbrite

Talib Kweli is set to perform at Dante's in Portland on June 25, 2025. The venue is located at 350 West Burnside Street, OR, 97209. Known for his thought-provoking lyrics and powerful stage presence, Talib Kweli is a critically acclaimed hip-hop artist with a reputation for delivering dynamic live performances. Don't miss this opportunity to experience his unique blend of socially conscious rap and infectious beats in person. Get your tickets now for what promises to be an unforgettable evening of music in the heart of Portland.

The Blanton Collier Group Annual Awards and Dinner with a Legend is a highly anticipated event taking place in Lexington at the prestigious Hilton Lexington/Downtown. Scheduled for June 26, 2025, this event will bring together distinguished guests and honorees for an unforgettable evening of celebration and recognition. Attendees can look forward to an elegant dinner, inspiring speeches, and the opportunity to network with industry leaders. Tickets for this exclusive event are priced at $39.19, offering excellent value for an evening of sophistication and camaraderie. Join us for a night to remember at the Blanton Collier Group Annual Awards and Dinner with a Legend.

OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBER! The memorial day Murph Challenge $12 dollars to join.1 male and 1 female winner will win a 6-month membership. The Murph Challenge is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by our military and a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit. Happening at Gold's Gym Greer! 7 AM & 8 AM CHALLENGE! Information Source: Gold's Gym of the Carolinas | eventbrite

WLSL is a globally-recognized initiative that raises awareness of the importance of swimming lessons and water safety for people of all ages. Goldfish Swim School - West Bloomfield is joining more than 600 swim schools and aquatic facilities around the world to help teach children water confidence and important safety skills. On Thursday, June 26th, we will be offering a FREE Open Swim for children in the West Bloomfield community to help raise awareness! Note: All children and non-swimmers must remain under the direct supervision of an adult at all times. Guardians are required to be in the water with their child(ren). Information Source: MFO Goldfish Swim Schools | eventbrite

Bring a project, grab a drink (until 5:30) and settle in for a evening of communal productivity. This type of show up & write event uses a neurodivergent-friendly approach called body doubling to enable people to get work done. While there is the opportunity to network with local writers & authors, you don't have to be working on a creative project to attend! Bring homework, emails, a sketchbook, or simply journal! Whatever you're hoping to accomplish, we're here to provide a low-distraction, encouraging environment where it can happen. There is no cost to attend, although we always appreciate donations to help keep pepo running. Masking is encouraged at this event, and we will have KN95 masks available. Schedule: 4-5:30: show up, find a seat, grab a drink & chat with other attendees (or start working early!) 5:00-5:30: formal introductions (name, pronouns, what you're working on/hoping to accomplish - sharing is optional!) 5:30: Writing Time! Please bring earbuds or headphones if you want to listen to music while working. We aim for one 10 minute breaks every hour to stretch, use the bathroom, and chat. 7:40: Quiet writing time ends, feel free to keep working or share/celebrate what you got done 🎉 8:00: Event ends Information Source: Panethnic Pourovers | eventbrite

Welcome to Day One of the Visible Voices Festival! Get ready for a day filled with a creative workshop in the morning, which has a separate Eventbrite listing. Enjoy light refreshments and meet the authors featured on the flyer. The event will be moderated by Jae Patterson and Graison Golden. The after-party will take place at Monsters Bar. www.visiblevoicesfest.com Information Source: Seven King Studios LLC | eventbrite

The Blanton Collier Group Annual Awards and an Evening with Legends is a prestigious event taking place on June 26, 2025, in Lexington at the Hilton Lexington/Downtown. This event will bring together esteemed individuals to honor outstanding achievements and celebrate the legacy of legends in the industry. Join this special evening for a ticket price of $39.19 at 369 West Vine Street, Lexington, KY 40507. Be part of this exclusive gathering to network with influential figures and be inspired by the accomplishments of those being recognized.