Community Calendar

Join the Midwest Marketing Meetup, a free monthly gathering for marketers, creatives, and technologists in West Michigan. The event begins with a live podcast-style conversation featuring a guest speaker on a timely marketing topic, followed by open networking. Speaker and topic will be announced soon. Free to attend. No registration required. Main entrance is at Division and Fulton. Organizer: Tim Haines. Sponsors: Bamboo and Unicorn Flames.

Is your business ready to stand out on social media? Do you want to create engaging video content but feel intimidated by the process? Join BrightWorks Coworking for a free, hands-on workshop designed to help you push past the "cringe" and start filming with confidence.

This interactive session is tailored specifically for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and aspiring content creators. You will learn the practical steps needed to turn your smartphone into a powerful marketing tool. Led by industry experts Jessi Greenlee (That’s Good Marketing) and Shriti Chowdhury (Oxford Companies), this workshop covers the essential skills required to produce professional-looking video content for your brand.

What You Will Learn:
Fundamental Techniques: How to effectively film people, places, and products using your smartphone.
Creative Variety: Methods for incorporating movement and keeping your audience engaged.
Strategic Decision Making: Understanding when to refine your footage and when it is better to reshoot.
Gear Essentials: Which accessories are actually useful and which you can skip.
Building Confidence: How to overcome the discomfort of being on camera and find your authentic voice.

Event Details:
Date: Monday, Aug. 24
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: BrightWorks Coworking, 777 Building, Ann Arbor, MI

This event is free to the public, but advance registration is requested. Please bring your smartphone to participate in the hands-on exercises.

Enjoy member exclusive access to late night adventures, animal activities, and entertainment for the whole family.

STEAM Activity: Beaded Wire Flowers
*General adSuper Saturday is the second Saturday of every month. Enjoy free general admission* to the Museum’s galleries and a FREE kids STEAM activity. Each Super Saturday is inspired by a piece of art from the MMA permanent collection or a current exhibition.
mission does not include admission to specialty exhibitions.

The Disability Resource Symposium is a free community event designed to connect individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers with trusted resources from across West Michigan. Attendees will discover valuable programs, services, and support while gaining practical tools and encouragement for their caregiving journey. There will be helpful workshops, expert speakers, and local service providers that caregivers can ask questions and connect with. To make the day as accessible and stress-free as possible, lunch, refreshments, and free respite care will be provided.

STEAM Activity: Beaded Wire Flowers
*General adSuper Saturday is the second Saturday of every month. Enjoy free general admission* to the Museum’s galleries and a FREE kids STEAM activity. Each Super Saturday is inspired by a piece of art from the MMA permanent collection or a current exhibition.
mission does not include admission to specialty exhibitions.

STEAM Activity: Beaded Wire Flowers
*General adSuper Saturday is the second Saturday of every month. Enjoy free general admission* to the Museum’s galleries and a FREE kids STEAM activity. Each Super Saturday is inspired by a piece of art from the MMA permanent collection or a current exhibition.
mission does not include admission to specialty exhibitions.

STEAM Activity: Beaded Wire Flowers
*General adSuper Saturday is the second Saturday of every month. Enjoy free general admission* to the Museum’s galleries and a FREE kids STEAM activity. Each Super Saturday is inspired by a piece of art from the MMA permanent collection or a current exhibition.
mission does not include admission to specialty exhibitions.