ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Cocktail drinkers and art lovers can rejoice with the return of the annual Artini pub crawl in June.
Part pub crawl and part fundraiser, the event drums up support for community programs hosted at Ann Arbor Art Center (A2AC) throughout the year.
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On Friday, June 21, popular downtown Tree Town bars will feature custom event cocktails made with Ann Arbor Distilling Company’s Seasonal Gin series.
“I am thrilled to announce the return of Artini. It’s particularly exciting that this year is Artini’s 15th anniversary during the A2AC’s 115th anniversary,” said A2AC executive director Jenn Queen in a release. “Artini is a great way to engage a broad group of people to support the work of the A2AC while also providing a fun night out to enjoy downtown Ann Arbor’s social scene.”
Tickets cost $100 and include gratuity for bar staff, officials said. Tickets went on sale for A2AC members on Wednesday, April 3, and fo the public on Friday, April 5. Buy tickets here.
All proceeds from the event go to the Art Center.
Here’s how it works:
Between 6-10 p.m., Artini attendees can visit participating eateries and bars armed with seven drink tickets which can be exchanged for event-themed cocktails.
Participants can take advantage of the summertime Summer Streets program and walk along closed sections of Main Street and in the city’s social district with their Artini beverages.
This year’s event is sponsored by Alex Milshteyn Real Estate and Destination Ann Arbor.
Find more details at www.annarborartcenter.org/artini/.