Crafts & Adventures

We are a community of creatives who enjoy a good drink (cocktail, mocktail, or otherwise!), peaceful settings, and the joy of making things. Our mission is to provide a drama-free escape from our busy lives through art, exploration, and genuine connection.

### What Makes Us Unique?

Unlike larger social clubs, we focus on small, intimate events. We believe the best connections happen in manageable groups where everyone can actually talk and create together.

### Our Vibe & Values

This is a safe, creative environment built on active participation and community contribution.

• All are welcome, provided you are here for creativity and community.
• No one is welcome if they are trying to get dates or make romantic connections. This is NOT a singles or dating group. We are here to craft and explore—not to matchmake.

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### What’s New?

We’ve evolved into Crafts and Adventures to better reflect our growing community. While we still love our "Crafts & Cocktails" roots, our new focus includes:

• Creative Gatherings: Dedicated time for personal crafts and DIY projects.
• Adventures: Art shows, live music, museum trips, and exploring new local eateries.
• Inclusive Sips: Drinking is always optional; the focus is on the company, not the glass.

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### Group Rules & Expectations

• Communicate Honestly & Proactively: Treat everyone with respect, both in person and on the message boards.
• Manage RSVPs Diligently: Please update and confirm your RSVP 24 hours before an event. Members with a pattern of late or unannounced cancellations will be moved to the waitlist. If an emergency happens, please message the host directly.
• Stay Active: Members inactive for more than 120 days will be removed to keep our roster current (you are always welcome to reapply!).
• Private Events: For events at private homes, the address is provided via Meetup messaging by 9:00 AM on the day of the event.

### The Essentials

• Where: Locations range from Lake St. Clair to Southfield.
• When: Events are posted regularly, and your feedback/suggestions are always encouraged.

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### 🗓️ Upcoming Adventures

Join us for our upcoming mix of crafts, culture, and community. Check the event links in our group app to RSVP, see specific meeting locations, and coordinate details.

#### 🕯️ Firelight & Memories: Our Annual Day of the Dead Celebration 💀🪦💚

• When: Monday, November 2, 2026 · 6:00 PM EST

• Where: Private setting (specific location visible to confirmed members)

• What: Our annual gathering to honor and celebrate Día de los Muertos together with crafts and community.

• Note: Intimate group size with limited seats remaining.

#### 🎨 Evening of Local Arts & Counterculture History

• When: Friday, November 6, 2026 · 5:15 PM EST

• Where: Detroit Film Theatre (DIA), 5200 Woodward Ave

• What: An evening centered around local art showcases and counterculture history.

#### 💃 Fork, Frame & Folklórico: Ballet & Bites at Macomb Community College 🎬🍕

• When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Evening (Pre-show gathering, screening & performance)

• Where: Macomb Community College – Center Campus (Clinton Township, MI)

• What: An evening celebrating regional Mexican folk dance with Ballet Folklórico de Detroit, paired with a curated dance documentary screening and walkable dinner voting (Bar Louie vs. Luciano’s Italian Restaurant).

• Parking: Free, expansive parking in the MCC Center Campus East Lot.

#### 🎬 Once Upon a Time in Harlem — Film & Dinner

• When: Saturday, November 21, 2026 · Dinner at 5:15 PM | Film at 7:00 PM

• Where: Detroit Film Theatre (DIA), 5200 Woodward Ave

• What: A screening of William and David Greaves' documentary capturing a legendary 1972 gathering of Harlem Renaissance icons inside Duke Ellington’s apartment, preceded by a walkable group dinner.

#### 🏈 Feast, Flow & Football: Thanksgiving Lions Watch Party 🦁🍁

• When: Thursday, November 26, 2026 · Gathering at 12:30 PM | Kickoff at 1:00 PM

• Where: The Octopus’ Beer Garden, 152 N River Rd, Mount Clemens, MI

• What: A relaxed holiday gathering to catch the annual Detroit Lions Thanksgiving game inside a cozy,fully heated, winterized riverfront room surrounded by panoramic wrap-around windows.

• Dining & Parking: Free dedicated on-site parking lot; vote in the comments between dining on-site or walking into downtown Mount Clemens.

#### 🥞 Georgia O'Keeffe: The Brightness of Light — Film & Sunday Brunch

• When: Sunday, December 6, 2026 · Film at 11:00 AM (Brunch voting between pre-film at 9:15 AM or post-film at 1:00 PM)
• Where: Detroit Film Theatre (DIA), 5200 Woodward Ave
• What: Claire Danes narrates this documentary highlighting Georgia O'Keeffe’s artistic independence, paired with a walkable Midtown Sunday brunch.

#### 🎶 Lakeshore Ukulele Strummers Holiday Concert & Lunch

• When: Saturday, December 12, 2026 · Pre-show lunch at 11:15 AM | Concert from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

• Where: Community venue (see event registration)

• What: An afternoon of live, seasonal ensemble music and community holiday cheer, preceded by a group lunch.

### ⚠️ General Group RSVP & Attendance Policy

• Headcount Minimum: To respect reservations, venues, and weekend schedules, public group outings require at least 4 confirmed attendees 48 hours prior to the event (or the meetup may be cancelled or rescheduled).
• Private Locations: For events hosted at private residences, exact address details are sent via group messaging by 9:00 AM on the day of the event.

💡 New to the group or feeling a little shy? Please don’t be!
We love meeting new friends, and our crowd is incredibly welcoming. You won't feel like the odd one out for a single second.