Tarot 101 with Nina McDermott
2026-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 South Main, Ann Arbor, 48104, United States
Tarot 101 is a class to help those who want to learn about using cards for tapping into and developing their intuitive talents. Class will cover a short history, the basics of Tarot and how to start doing readings. Learn the differences between Tarot and Oracle decks and gain experience using cards to connect to your intuition while also receiving a multi perspective reading.
Nina McDermott is an intuitive tarot and oracle reader and spiritual healer with over 10 years experience and a gift of offering perspectives for positive change. She can be found at Crazy Wisdom giving readings on Fridays and Saturdays. In addition to intuitive readings, Nina is also a Reiki Master.
$55 Per Person
Copy & paste link to Register & Pay into browser or use QR code (payment registers you for the class).
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Ann Arbor Death Café
2026-08-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-19 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-17 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 South Main, Ann Arbor, 48104, United States
Join us for conversation about all things related to death and dying. This is not a grief support group, rather a “death positive” event. Participants join in small and large group discussion with deep listening and sharing from the heart.
No agenda, no presentation. Coffee available; bring your own snack. For more info visit www.DeathCafe.com. Open to all adults. Accessible, confidential, Free.
Facilitated by Merilynne Rush, Diana Cramer, Rachel Briggs and friends

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Ann Arbor Death Cafe, Upstairs at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore

Upstairs Meeting Room Closed for Private Event
2026-08-18 11:30 - 16:30, 2026-09-17 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 South Main, Ann Arbor, 48104, United States

Goddesses of the Arbor
2026-08-19 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-10-21 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 South Main, Ann Arbor, 48104, United States
Goddesses of the Arbor is a monthly meet up for Maven/Late Millennial/GenX++ women. Everyone is welcome, but topics will center around these ages & stages. Join our Facebook group (@ CrazyWisdomGoddessCircle) for details on each month’s topics, activities & after discussion.
Book suggestions
Goddess study
Cycles of life
Seasonal crafting
Manifest and Intention setting activities
Political discussion
Connection & more!

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Upstairs at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore

114 South Main Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States
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The Improv Comedy Buffet
2026-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Celestial Lounge Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Join us for a night of improv comedy, featuring three of Detroit’s tastiest troupes: The Leftovers, Lots of Denim, and Second Breakfast. We’ve got 2 hours of back-to-back performances from a hilarious cast of talented actors, writers, and comedians. Stop in at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore on Friday night for your fill of laughter.
Noah Louis-Ferdinand is an improv comedian at Planet Ant, on the cast of their Thursday show (which includes sketch comedy and improv). He has performed in local improv festivals and at more well-known venues like Hearsay Theater and Go Comedy.
His troupe, The Leftovers, is composed of actors, stand-ups, and improvisers from the Metro Detroit Area.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992716012235?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Or follow this link to purchase directly online: https://square.link/u/22vAEKrx

September Artist of the Month Opening Reception - Jack Edelstein
2026-09-05 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Art Gallery Upstairs at Crazy Wisdom, 114 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
September 2026 Artist of the Month: Jack Edelstein
Exhibit Title: NonDualistic: The Truth of Polar Opposites

Jack Edelstein’s early artistic efforts began with wood: sculptural forms and organically shaped furniture that echoed the contours of the natural world. In 2019, he set aside his chisels and power tools and turned toward graphic art, opening a new chapter in his creative practice.
Jack’s graphic designs are devoted entirely to the ancient symbol of yin and yang — also know as the Taijitu or the Cosmic Dyad — the emblem of complementary polarity. He explores the profound truth that opposites are not enemies but partners in a higher harmony. Light and shadow, love and hate, good and evil: each member of the pair exists only through the other, each completes what the other begins.
The Taijitu becomes a lens through which to contemplate duality not as conflict, but as interdependence—a philosophical rendering that stresses complementarity rather than opposition. My art is an inquiry into the deeper unity that holds tension without erasing difference, a visual meditation on the way truth emerges from the meeting of contraries.
Through repeated engagement with this singular form, Jack highlights the quiet intelligence of balance, and the unity that emerges when dualities meet without erasing one another.
Technically, the graphic renderings rely on precise symmetry, controlled curvature, and deliberate spatial tension. The background of each Taijitu becomes a stage on which the words themselves balance, mirror, or invert one another. Typography is treated as a sculptural element—weighted, rotated, or nested to echo the swirling motion of the Dyad. The result is a fusion of language and form: a graphic practice that uses words as shapes and shapes as philosophy.
All proceeds go to Groundcover News.
Website: www.JackEdelstein.com

Upstairs Lounge Closed for Private Event
2026-09-06

Witches Night Out
2026-09-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 South Main, Ann Arbor, 48104, United States
Crazy Wisdom Bookstore is hosting our monthly gatherings!
While the tearoom is no longer upstairs, you’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks (just avoid anything too messy).
Join like-minded individuals on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss upcoming events, share topics of interest, and answer questions. This is a judgment-free zone, open to everyone! We head downstairs to shop at 8 pm.
Come to share, listen, learn, and enjoy the gorgeous new space. Everyone is welcome!
Group Meeting and Discussion
Moira Finkel
mopayne@umich.edu

Knots & Novels: A Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop
2026-09-11 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 South Main, Ann Arbor, 48104, United States
Join Knotty Macrame Co. at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore for a cozy afternoon of creativity! In this 2.5-hour guided workshop, you’ll learn how to create your own macramé plant hanger. This class is beginner friendly and all materials are included, so just bring yourself (and maybe a craft loving friend since registration is buy one, get one 50% off)!
You’ll get to customize your piece by choosing from a variety of cord colors and decorative beads. Whether you’re looking to unwind, try something new, or enjoy a relaxing afternoon surrounded by books, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to slow down and create something both beautiful and functional. You’ll leave with a handmade plant hanger and the skills to continue your macramé journey at home!
Register at https://forms.gle/3UL55x4n7zKW27pf9.
Knotty Macrame Co. aims to rescue macramé from its “old fashioned” reputation by sharing designs that feel modern and a little bit magical. A literature lover at heart with a degree in English, owner Bri Bondy’s path has led from books to fiber art, and she’s found that creativity and connection has always been at the center of everything she does. Over the past few years, Knotty Macrame Co. has had the joy of hosting numerous macramé plant hanger workshops at public venues throughout Metro Detroit, as well as private in-home events. The workshops are designed to be beginner-friendly, relaxed, and fun, giving everyone the chance to get lost in their creative flow and connect with others. There’s nothing better than watching someone leave with a handmade piece they’re proud of and the confidence to keep creating long after the workshop ends.

Tarot 101 with Nina McDermott
2026-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 South Main, Ann Arbor, 48104, United States
Tarot 101 is a class to help those who want to learn about using cards for tapping into and developing their intuitive talents. Class will cover a short history, the basics of Tarot and how to start doing readings. Learn the differences between Tarot and Oracle decks and gain experience using cards to connect to your intuition while also receiving a multi perspective reading.
Nina McDermott is an intuitive tarot and oracle reader and spiritual healer with over 10 years experience and a gift of offering perspectives for positive change. She can be found at Crazy Wisdom giving readings on Fridays and Saturdays. In addition to intuitive readings, Nina is also a Reiki Master.
$55

Mary Magdalene Ceremonial Program
2026-09-20 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 South Main, Ann Arbor, 48104, United States
You are invited to awaken the Divine Feminine within during this 3-hour immersion into the story, life, and teachings of Mary Magdalene. We will be honoring her as the saint, Apostle to the Apostles, myrrh-bearer priestess, and the holy bride.
We’ll journey through an educational slideshow, exploring writings about her in the Bible, the Gnostic Gospels (including Mary Magdalene’s gospel), folk legends, and what she personally means for us as we move into a new age of the Divine Feminine.
Shannon Smith, your host, will share about her pilgrimage to Mary Magdalene’s sacred sites in Europe, her transformational experiences and holy water she gathered directly from Mary Magdalene’s cave in Southern France in ceremony with you.
As a Mary Magdalene priestess in training from the Desert Rose Mystery School, Shannon will guide you through journaling, intention setting, devotional body prayers, Aramaic chanting, meditation, and sacred oil anointing. Through our practices we’ll weave ourselves into divine alignment while remembering that our humanity is a sacred expression of the Divine Feminine breathed into form.
Seats are limited. Tickets are $45 person
Copy & paste the following link into your browser to register & purchase a ticket (purchasing a ticket registers you for the event).
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Mantras for Healing and Compassion: Buddhist Mantra Chanting Workshop
2026-09-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Celestial Lounge Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
“Mantra” is a term that makes frequent appearances in various areas of our society today. Mantras for healing, personal mantras, daily mantras, mantra in a yoga class, mantra as a brand, and so on. But where do mantras originate and what was their purpose? What are some examples of ancient mantras that still survive today and are used by spiritual traditions around the world? For example, one of the most popular mantras in the Tibetan and Mongolian Buddhist tradition is the mantra Om Ma Ni Pad Me Hum, which often appears on yoga matts, prayer flags in coffee shops, or laptop stickers. But what does this mantra really mean? How is it used in meditation and chanting practices? What are the benefits of this mantra for healing and mental health? This experiential workshop will explore these questions by having a go at chanting some of these mantras as they have been chanted for centuries across the Himalayas and Inner Asia. Dr. Ujeed who will be leading the session spent years collecting and learning different melodies for meditative mantra recitation from Buddhist teachers from various ancient Buddhist traditions from Tibet, the Himalayas and Mongolia and will be sharing them during the workshop.
Charity Fundraiser Event for Chamba Animal Care Center, Ladakh. Donation encouraged but not expected.
Free and open to the public.

Ayurveda for Well-Being
2026-09-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-11 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 South Main, Ann Arbor, 48104, United States
Ayurveda offers a body of wisdom designed to help people stay vibrant and healthy while realizing their full human potential. The three-week series focuses on understanding our unique mind-body type, living in tune with our nature and achieving the body-mind balance that brings about harmony and happiness in life.
The event is offered free of charge by the Sri Chinmoy Centre. To register please email Kapila at castoldi@oakland.edu or call 734-994-7114.
Dr. Kapila Castoldi is a physics and astronomy professor who has studied meditation under the guidance of spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy for over 40 years. Her interest in Ayurveda as a complement to meditation spans three decades.

October Artist of the Month Opening Reception - Jasmin Iskandar de Caro
2026-10-08 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Art Gallery Upstairs at Crazy Wisdom, 114 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
October 2026 Artist of the Month: Jasmin Iskandar de Caro
Exhibit Title: Fluir

Fluir, Spanish meaning “to flow”, presents a series of abstract paintings composed of fluid, organic forms that surge and dissolve. Shapes stretch, merge, and disperse, suggesting an atmospheric space in constant flux.
Jasmin Iskandar de Caro’s visual language operates as an allegory for shifting states of consciousness. Just as the forms resist fixation, perception itself is destabilized—moving through clarity, distortion, expansion, and collapse. The paintings evoke the sensation of thought and feeling blending together, highlighting the fluidity between different states of mind.
Abstraction acts as a way to extend the moment between seeing and recognition. In this space of perception, Iskandar de Caro invites the viewer to further pause their thinking-mind, which seeks to label and understand. We are asked instead to live inside the questions raised by the work itself.
Jasmin Iskandar de Caro was born outside Los Angeles, California to immigrant parents whose roots span Mexico, Italy, and China by way of Indonesia. Raised in an assimilation-driven household with little connection to a defined cultural lineage, she developed an early sense of dislocation that led her to question ideas of identity and belonging. Over time, her inquiry shifted toward understanding belonging not as a cultural inheritance, but as a deeper state of being.
Artist Statement
I create abstract paintings that are visually complex and suggestive of a narrative arc, inviting the eye to move throughout the composition as though embarking on a journey. I am deeply influenced by James Joyce’s concept of aesthetic arrest—the idea that a work of art can suspend the psyche in a moment of pure perception. By offering a stimulating visual field, my work seeks to extend the moment in which perception arises before interpretation begins.
Website: www.BosqueOscuro.com

The Art and Method of Tarot & Oracle Reading with Nina McDermott
2026-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 South Main, Ann Arbor, 48104, United States
Two classes, one week apart. 8 person limit per class
This two-class series is designed to help you discover your own voice as a reader while learning the foundations of working with both Tarot and Oracle decks. Take one class or both – each stands on its own, but together offer an even deeper perspective.
Class 1 – TAROT Learn the structure, symbolism, and storytelling of tarot while developing your ability to read beyond the guidebook. We’ll focus on trusting your instincts, interpreting imagery, and finding your own voice.
Class 2 – ORACLE Explore the freedom and fluidity of oracle decks as tools for intuitive sight. This class emphasizes personal connection and allows meaning to emerge organically through your own interests and understanding. Each class includes basic knowledge of the history and structure of the decks, guided practice, and opportunities to give and receive readings in supportive, judgement-free discussion. Whether you’re brand new or looking to deepen your intuitive practice, this series offers an insightful and encouraging space to explore.
Nina McDermott is an intuitive tarot and oracle reader and spiritual healer with over 10 years experience and a gift of offering perspectives for positive change. She can be found at Crazy Wisdom giving readings on Fridays and Saturdays. In addition to intuitive readings, Nina is also a Reiki Master.
$75 Per Class $135 for Both

The Art and Method of Tarot & Oracle Reading with Nina McDermott
2026-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 South Main, Ann Arbor, 48104, United States
Two classes, one week apart. 8 person limit per class
This two-class series is designed to help you discover your own voice as a reader while learning the foundations of working with both Tarot and Oracle decks. Take one class or both – each stands on its own, but together offer an even deeper perspective.
Class 1 – TAROT Learn the structure, symbolism, and storytelling of tarot while developing your ability to read beyond the guidebook. We’ll focus on trusting your instincts, interpreting imagery, and finding your own voice.
Class 2 – ORACLE Explore the freedom and fluidity of oracle decks as tools for intuitive sight. This class emphasizes personal connection and allows meaning to emerge organically through your own interests and understanding.
Each class includes basic knowledge of the history and structure of the decks, guided practice, and opportunities to give and receive readings in supportive, judgement-free discussion. Whether you’re brand new or looking to deepen your intuitive practice, this series offers an insightful and encouraging space to explore.
$75. for one class or $135. for both

Upstairs Closed for Private Event
2026-10-18

Mystic Market - Crazy Wisdom Bookstore
2026-10-25 11:00 - 18:00 UTC | Celestial Lounge Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
The Mystic Market!
Join us for an Enchanted Artisan Gathering!
Sunday, October 25th,2026
11 am – 6 pm
As the season turns and All Hallows’ Eve approaches, we have invited gifted artisans, intuitive readers, and mystical makers to join us beneath the stars for a market woven from wonder. The Mystic Market is a curated gathering for those whose craft carries a touch of magic. Readers & Seers, Mystical Artists, Apothecary & Craft, Makers & Artisans. A space for makers who celebrate the otherworldly. Featuring artisans focused on the esoteric, the handcrafted, celestial, botanical, or nature-inspired themes..as well as the kitschy & the bewitchy. AI-generated art will not be shown.
Expect a warm and welcoming atmosphere, ambient music, drinks and snacks for sale, mock mystic margaritas, twinkle lights and sparkling star garlands, incense in the air and the Crazy Wisdom Crescent Moon photo booth! Take a selfie and share with friends & family for a chance to win a gift basket! Come and enjoy local art and readers!
Free & Open to the Public! We can’t wait to see you!

Mastering Meditation
2026-11-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-08 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Meeting Room Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 South Main, Ann Arbor, 48104, United States
Introductory Meditation Series offered by the Sri Chinmoy Centre. Topics include: concentration, relaxation and breathing techniques; exploring a meditative lifestyle; self-awareness through meditation.
The event is offered free of charge by the Sri Chinmoy Centre. To register please email Kapila at castoldi@oakland.edu or call 734-994-7114.
Dr. Kapila Castoldi is a physics and astronomy professor. She has studied meditation under the guidance of spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy for over 40 years. The classes are offered free of charge as a community service.

November Artist of the Month Opening Reception - Sandra Drabant
2026-11-07 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Art Gallery Upstairs at Crazy Wisdom, 114 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
November 2026 Artist of the Month: Sandra Drabant
Exhibit Title: Fluir

Fluir, Spanish meaning “to flow”, presents a series of abstract paintings composed of fluid, organic forms that surge and dissolve. Shapes stretch, merge, and disperse, suggesting an atmospheric space in constant flux.
Jasmin Iskandar de Caro’s visual language operates as an allegory for shifting states of consciousness. Just as the forms resist fixation, perception itself is destabilized—moving through clarity, distortion, expansion, and collapse. The paintings evoke the sensation of thought and feeling blending together, highlighting the fluidity between different states of mind.
Abstraction acts as a way to extend the moment between seeing and recognition. In this space of perception, Iskandar de Caro invites the viewer to further pause their thinking-mind, which seeks to label and understand. We are asked instead to live inside the questions raised by the work itself.
Jasmin Iskandar de Caro was born outside Los Angeles, California to immigrant parents whose roots span Mexico, Italy, and China by way of Indonesia. Raised in an assimilation-driven household with little connection to a defined cultural lineage, she developed an early sense of dislocation that led her to question ideas of identity and belonging. Over time, her inquiry shifted toward understanding belonging not as a cultural inheritance, but as a deeper state of being.
Artist Statement
I create abstract paintings that are visually complex and suggestive of a narrative arc, inviting the eye to move throughout the composition as though embarking on a journey. I am deeply influenced by James Joyce’s concept of aesthetic arrest—the idea that a work of art can suspend the psyche in a moment of pure perception. By offering a stimulating visual field, my work seeks to extend the moment in which perception arises before interpretation begins.
Website: www.BosqueOscuro.com
