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

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

Michigan's premier running store! Running Fit offers shoes, clothing, watches and much more. Their knowledgeable staff will help you find the perfect pair of shoes.

Running Fit - Liberty St

Teen center for high-school-age youth offering a space to hang out, a variety of unique programs and special events including weekend concerts, poetry readings, visiting authors, art shows, and musical performances.

The Neutral Zone

Mani Osteria is an independently owned, family friendly restaurant, specializing in artisanal pizzas and other creative Italian dishes prepared in wood-burning ovens. Their menu is composed of small plates that are designed to share. Their full bar focuses on regional craft beers, reasonably priced old and new world wines and specialty cocktails inspired by classic Italian and American spirits.

Mani Osteria & Bar

Shalimar Restaurant is located in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor on Main Street between Liberty and William. Specializing in North Indian, Tandoori and Mughlai dishes, vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, Biryanis and more.

Shalimar Restaurant

Dear Golden is a curated vintage shop that brings hand-selected vintage garments from the 1920s through the 1980s to modern. For women who aspire to stand out from the crowd.

Dear Golden Vintage

TAQ serves fusion craft tacos with bold flavors from North America, South American and Asia.

One of the few places in the area to see live comedy. Weekends feature national touring comics and some weekdays feature local performers and open-mic nights. Venue includes a full bar. Well-known venue on the comedy touring circuit. 18 and over, and proper photo identification required.

Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase

Spencer is a restaurant dedicated to quality and craft. Their idea is fairly simple, yet unique to Ann Arbor. They envision a friendly neighborhood restaurant that balances the feel of a casual wine bar with craveable fare of local ingredients.

They focus on the best ingredients, they make their food with only the utmost care, they consider each bottle of wine to be a treasure. Nestled in downtown Ann Arbor, they are a small restaurant with communal tables filled with simple fare, good company, and shelves brimming with wine.

Spencer

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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