Name: A2CAF: Small + Indie Press 2026
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03

The Ann Arbor District Library provides collections, programs, and leadership to promote the development of literate and informed citizens through open and equal access to cultural, intellectual, recreational, and information resources.

Ann Arbor District Library

Visit our corner of Palestine in the heart of Ann Arbor! Variety of Mediterranean specialties including kabobs, hummus, lamb chops, and more.

Jerusalem Garden

Namaste restaurant offers a wide-variety of Indian dishes from homes, wayside stalls and places in an friendly environment. We have something for everyone - freshly prepared, the quality of ingredients, quality and quantity are not compromised by the price level.

Namaste Flavours

The Kempf House Museum, built in 1853, was home to the Kempfs, a busy German-American Family who lived and worked in the 1890’s. Trained guides will lead you through restored rooms, including the music studio where the 1877 Steinway Concert Grand Piano remains as it has for over 100 years.

Visitors will also hear about how Ann Arbor has grown into a prosperous city, a cultural center, and the home of the University of Michigan.

Kempf House Museum

Serving the Ann Arbor community since 1978, Afternoon Delight offers delicious food, friendly service, and reasonable prices. Whether you crave enormous pan-grilled pancakes, homemade bran muffins, customized three-egg omelets, endless salad bar, or fresh deli sandwiches made to order, Afternoon Delight offers healthy food that tastes great for every occasion.

Afternoon Delight is a local favorite for breakfast and lunch, as well as catering, so stop in today and see what you have been missing.

Afternoon Delight

Your first visit will tell you why serious steak lovers around the world choose to dine at Ruth's Chris Steak House. Ruth's Chris is acclaimed world-wide for its USDA Prime Midwestern beef - aged to perfection, broiled at 1800 degrees to lock in the corn-fed flavor and served the signature Ruth's Chris way ... SIZZLING.

Live Maine lobster, a mouthwatering Ahi Tuna, or Fresh Salmon and lamb are equally as outstanding. You'll also enjoy New Orleans inspired appetizers like Spicy Shrimp and Mushrooms Stuffed with Crabmeat. Salads, vegetables and potatoes are generous enough to share. And, to complement your dining experience select a sumptuous wine from Ruth's Chris' award-winning wine list that boasts over 200 select vintages.

Top it all off with a delectable Ruth's Chris dessert - like the Warm Bread Pudding or the Chocolate Espresso Sin Cake. This is one big, thick juicy experience that is sure to excite all your senses.

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Sam's Clothing Store carries time-honored brands like Levi's and Columbia. They offer a great selection of jeans, shirts, hats and more, plus the greatest selection of Converse Chuck Taylor's in downtown Ann Arbor. Make sure to check out the area's largest pair of pants hanging on the back wall.

Sam's Clothing Store

Ragstock specializes in trendy and affordable new and used clothing for men and women. The Ann Arbor store also features a selection of vintage clothing items.

Ragstock

This gallery specializes in custom jewelry, engagement, wedding, and commitment rings; their extensive selection is sure to have something for every taste and style.

Abracadabra Jewelry/Gem Gallery

An art glass studio, teaching a variety of mosiac classes ranging from stained glass mosiacs, mosiacs with Italian smalti and Dalle de Verre mosiacs. The studio also offers a stained glass and supply shop as well.

Glass Shack Studio

Established in 1991 in downtown Ann Arbor, Palio brings the charm of a rustic Italian trattoria to the city’s dining scene. Inspired by the historic Palio di Siena, it features authentic, thoughtfully prepared dishes, including housemade and imported Italian pasta by Gratzi Pasta Co., all served in a warm, inviting setting. In warmer months, guests gather at Palio Del Sole, its rooftop patio, for lively dining and panoramic views—making it a longtime favorite for Italian cuisine in Ann Arbor.

Palio

Established in 1975 in downtown Ann Arbor, Real Seafood Company is known for serving the freshest fish and premium seafood sourced from the Atlantic, Pacific, Great Lakes, and Gulf. Complemented by thoughtfully prepared steaks and seasonal dishes, the restaurant pairs quality, simplicity, and warm hospitality—making it a longstanding favorite in Ann Arbor’s dining scene.

Real Seafood Company

The [Ann Arbor Sports Commission](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/ "Ann Arbor Sports Commission") works diligently to improve the quality of life through sports for all of Washtenaw County. The [Ann Arbor area](https://www.annarbor.org/ "Ann Arbor area") attracts both sports enthusiasts and participants alike. Thanks to its [easy accessibility](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/getting-here-getting-around/ "easy accessibility"), [wide range of facilities](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/facilities-venues/ "wide range of facilities") available and variety of [dining](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "dining") & [entertainment](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/ "entertainment") options, the Ann Arbor area is a favorite of sporting event organizations. The area has a rich sporting culture seeding in the history of two Division 1 athletic programs ([University of Michigan](https://www.annarbor.org/university-of-michigan/ "University of Michigan") and Eastern Michigan University) and several other small institutions. The Ann Arbor Sports was formed to attract amateur sporting events to the Ann Arbor region by assisting organizers every step of the way.

Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, a [foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "foodie's paradise"), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/ "walkable downtown") bursting with [world-class arts and culture](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ "world-class arts and culture"). Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant network of [communities across Washtenaw County](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/ "communities across Washtenaw County"). With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

Ann Arbor Sports Commission

A2CAF: Small + Indie Press | Saturday, October 3, 2026  
11am-5pm at AADL Downtown Library

  
Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival (A2CAF): Small + Indie Press is a one-day venture into the world of small press comics publishing. This event offers attendees the chance to meet comic artists and learn about the art of creating comics outside of a traditional publisher. Due to the content of many independently published books, this event is intended for a teen and adult audience. A2CAF: Small + Indie Press is created in partnership with Athenaeum Comic Art.

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Flat Water is a Big Bear Tournaments ice hockey tournament in Ann Arbor, Michigan, running October 2–4, 2026. Sanctioned by USA Hockey, the event welcomes 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U teams at B, A and AA levels. Each team is guaranteed four games, with the final game serving as a championship or consolation contest, and game periods vary by age division.

Big Bear Tournaments Flat Water - Ann Arbor, MI

Our Mission: To host youth hockey tournaments throughout North America that provide competitive divisions to teams of all skill levels and create the best tournament experience at an exceptional value.

Big Bear Tournaments

The 9th Annual 5K Domestic Violence Awareness Run/Walk is an in-person community event at Frog Island Park in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Participants can run or walk alongside friends and family while raising awareness and showing support for people affected by domestic violence. This approximately three-and-a-half-hour event offers a meaningful way for the community to come together in support of survivors.&#x20;

9th Annual 5K Domestic Violence Awareness Run/Walk

E-Race the Stigma with the Trinity Health Probility Ann Arbor Marathon! Supporting local mental health charities, participants run through the vibrant streets of downtown Ann Arbor, then wind their way through the panoramic University of Michigan campus. The marathon, half-marathon, and 10K courses also encompass stretches along the Huron River and Gallup Park and through Nichols Arboretum before returning to campus and downtown.

Probility Ann Arbor Marathon

The 2026 Women in Sports: ElevateHER Summit, presented by Michigan Athletics, brings together student-athletes, alumni, community members, coaches and attendees for an evening focused on opportunity, leadership and the future of women in sports. Held October 15 at Crisler Center, the event features networking with current and former student-athletes and coaches beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by a panel at 6 p.m. with Michigan alumnae and prominent sports-industry leaders including Andrea Joyce, Kate Johnson, Estee Portnoy, Casey E. Taylor and Li Li Leung. The summit offers storytelling, professional development, networking and mentorship.

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