Upcoming Events at Cahoots
Cahoots isn’t just about working — it’s about growing. We host fun, educational events designed to inspire and encourage our members to keep innovating. Check out our calendar to see what’s coming up!
Interesting in hosting an event at Cahoots? Learn more about our event space.
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly morning casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over coffee and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday from 9:00-9:45am in the 2nd floor kitchen.
Founders First Fridays
Our member Prashant Salla, CEO and Founder of Goodhood, facilitates an informal coffee meetup every First Friday with Michigan Founders Fund in our café at 9am as a way for founders to connect and be resources for each other.
First Free Friday POTLUCK
MEMBER EVENT
Every First Friday, join us in the 2nd floor kitchen for free food provided by Cahoots, plus a community potluck!
This months theme we will have a special Midwest Salad-Off. You do not have to bring anything to join for lunch besides your smiling faces! But if you would like to, we challenge you to bring your favorite midwest salad to share, whether it’s a potatoe, ambrosio, marshmallow, kale. There will be a prize for the number one pick.
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly morning casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over coffee and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday from 9:00-9:45am in the 2nd floor kitchen.
DROP IN DAY: TRY OUT CO-WORKING FOR THE DAY!
Join us for a drop in day at Cahoots! Curious about coworking? Try it out for free for the day, and don’t forget to join us for Flock at 9am for a coffee happy hour in our upstairs kitchen!
Hatch: A Mastermind for Entrepreneurs
We get it - starting a business is lonely work. Liz and Chelsea have both spent years running their own businesses and we know the struggles all too well. Hatch is a monthly mastermind meeting for entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and brainstorm solutions together. Interested in joining our group? Fill out the interest form below and we will contact you with more information!
Boylesque Drag Bingo
Come join us for a wild and fabulous afternoon of bingo like you've never experienced before. Get ready to be dazzled by our talented performers, enjoy delicious cafe drinks, play bingo, and win some amazing prizes. Whether you're a seasoned bingo pro or a first-timer, this event is sure to be a blast for everyone.
Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind event that will leave you laughing, cheering, and wanting more. Grab your friends and get ready for an afternoon that you won't soon forget!
A2 Biosocial - Life Science Networking
Join us for the upcoming A2 BioSocial event at Cahoots, one of our favorite venues in downtown Ann Arbor! As we gather for another evening of connection and collaboration, we're excited to nurture relationships within our vibrant life science community. The A2 BioSocial offers more than just networking; it's a platform for professionals across diverse fields within life sciences to come together, exchange ideas, and explore new opportunities. Get ready for another fantastic event filled with engaging conversations and meaningful connections. See you there!
🌟 Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: Cahoots, 206 E Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
This event is generously supported by MEDC, Ann Arbor SPARK, MichBio, and MI-HQ.
While the official program starts at 5:00 PM, feel free to drop by at your convenience. We'll have a brief presentation around 6:00 PM, but the majority of the evening is dedicated to mingling and fostering meaningful discussions.
To ensure we have enough refreshments for everyone, please take a moment to register. Let's continue building connections and celebrating the spirit of collaboration in our dynamic life sciences community.
Shine & Rise Coworking Day
Shine and Rise Members are welcome to enjoy a free day of coworking and free tasty drinks from the Cahoots Cafe. Come for a few hours, an afternoon, or the entire day. Shine & Rise is a locally founded organization dedicated to cultivating connections and fostering community for female and non-binary individuals in the tech and startup ecosystem.
Members are welcome to bring a guest to co-work that day!
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly morning casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over coffee and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday from 9:00-9:45am in the 2nd floor kitchen.
Cahoots Event Venue Open House
Come experience the downtown event venue at Cahoots! Drinks, food, music and a good time.
Public Tour: Explore Cahoots
Come and discover the spaces and faces that make cahoots the special place that it is! Every month, we invite all members of the public to join us for a monthly tour with our community coordinator Tommy! This tour is open to anyone who wants to see our space and learn more about co-working, private events, and our gym. Not free at this time? No sweat - just contact us and we are always happy to arrange a time just for you!
Don't Tell Comedy Show
📍This show will be at an indoor location
🍻 This show is BYOB! Bring your own drinks to the show.
🪑 This show will have chairs provided
♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible
🎤 21+ show.
CODE & COFFEE WITH TECH[INCLUSIVE]
Code & Coffee is a monthly opportunity for you to practice your skills, meet new friends, and get help if you need it. Bring your laptop, your recent projects, and your programming problems! Don’t have a project yet? We’re happy to just chat about all things code and tech.
All are welcome, regardless of skill level. If you’re a beginner, we’ll be right there to help you work through your questions as needed. Code & Coffee events are relaxed and informal, intended as a way for our community to work and play together while providing each other with ongoing support and feedback.
This event is free - feel free to come early, stay late, and/or drop in whenever you can.
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly morning casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over coffee and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday from 9:00-9:45am in the 2nd floor kitchen.
Cannonball - A talk with Abby Olitzky - Owner & Operator of Spencer
Cannonball is a monthly speaker series presented by Cahoots where we sit down with an inspiring local entrepreneur and talk the real stuff - how they got started, the nitty gritty of running a business, and the spirit it takes to make it work.
We are excited to welcome Abby Olitzky of Spencer Ann Arbor this month! We’ll talk to her about how you can stay true to your morals while running a successful business.
Event starts at 6 pm with drinks and light snacks, and the talk gets started around 6:15 pm.
GDG A2: Codelab: An Entire RAG Pipeline in Code using Gemini and Colab Enterprise on GCP
This codelab will provide an entire RAG pipeline in code. We will look at different parts of a full RAG pipeline, adding enhancements along the way, so that you have a comprehensive understanding of how your code can evolve to tackle more and more difficult problems. We will use the Colab Enterprise environment on GCP, connecting with other parts of Vertex AI, like Gemini and the model garden.
Open to the Public
What to Bring: Bring your laptop
Cost: Free!
About GDG Ann Arbor
Google Developer Group Ann Arbor is a community for developers looking to learn new skills and network with others with similar interests in technology. The community prides itself on being an inclusive environment where everyone and anyone interested in tech - from beginner developers to experienced professionals - are welcome to join.
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly morning casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over coffee and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday from 9:00-9:45am in the 2nd floor kitchen.
Ann Arbor African American Festival Celebration
In recognition of the Ann Arbor African American Festival, stop by the Cahoots Café throughout the day to get a band enjoy a special coffee drink and shop prints from local artists Curtis Wallace and Gary Horton that will be available throughout the day.
Michigan Typescript Developers Meetup
Welcome! Come talk about the latest in TypeScript and JavaScript! We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at Cahoots in Ann Arbor at 6pm. Find the Meetup page here with more information about specific dates.
We share knowledge and solve real problems using cutting-edge technology.
Bring your laptops! The format of the Meetup is that we'll have 2-4 speakers (depending on length) on various topics.
Contact [email protected] for any questions or if you'd like to present. We'd love you to fill out our super-quick survey if you attended this month's meeting: https://forms.gle/M2myRui5wntbzY7K6. If you'd like to speak see here: https://forms.gle/2WgQSjmXGfSdn8G48
See you there!
P.S. Still converting from Flow? You're also welcome!
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly morning casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over coffee and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday from 9:00-9:45am in the 2nd floor kitchen.
First Free Friday POTLUCK
MEMBER EVENT
Every First Friday, join us in the 2nd floor kitchen for free food provided by Cahoots, plus a community potluck! We may provide the place, but you bring the personality to Cahoots, and every month we invite you to bring a dish, topping, or sauce of your own that reflects your own personality and preferences to share in the fun.
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly morning casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over coffee and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday from 9:00-9:45am in the 2nd floor kitchen.
Hatch: A Mastermind for Entrepreneurs
We get it - starting a business is lonely work. Liz and Chelsea have both spent years running their own businesses and we know the struggles all too well. Hatch is a monthly mastermind meeting for entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and brainstorm solutions together. Interested in joining our group? Fill out the interest form below and we will contact you with more information!
Public Tour: Explore Cahoots
Come and discover the spaces and faces that make Cahoots the special place that it is! Every month, we invite all members of the public to join us for a monthly tour with our Community Coordinator Tommy! This tour is open to anyone who wants to see our space and learn more about co-working, private events, and our gym. Not free at this time? No sweat - just contact us and we are always happy to arrange a time just for you!
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly morning casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over coffee and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday from 9:00-9:45am in the 2nd floor kitchen.
Shine & Rise Coworking Day
Shine and Rise Members are welcome to enjoy a free day of coworking and free tasty drinks from the Cahoots Cafe. Come for a few hours, an afternoon, or the entire day. Shine & Rise is a locally founded organization dedicated to cultivating connections and fostering community for female and non-binary individuals in the tech and startup ecosystem.
Members are welcome to bring a guest to co-work that day!
Happy Hour
Members Event
We invite our members to join us for our monthly happy hour! Come hang out in our cafe lobby for drinks and snacks with other tech folks, entrepreneurs, and creatives.
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly morning casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over coffee and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday from 9:00-9:45am in the 2nd floor kitchen.
“Coffee and Cloches”: Build your own terrarium
Join us for a unique workshop experience at our upcoming Terrarium Making Workshop with Toiya from The Planted Life. Set within the cozy ambiance of our café, this hands on event invites you to craft your own ecosystem. From lush plants to an array of decorative materials, everything you need will be provided. Unleash your creativity and take home a personalized terrarium, bringing a touch of nature to your space. Don’t miss this opportunity to blend artistry with greenery.
Photography Lunch
Members Event
Members who enjoy photography, join other photo enthusiasts at Cahoots for a casual lunch to share your personal photography and swap stories over lunch.
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly morning casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over coffee and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday from 9:00-9:45am in the 2nd floor kitchen.
ORIGIN STORIES
A fun and informal evening of storytelling activities to help you showcase your strengths and create meaningful connections.
CODE & COFFEE WITH TECH[INCLUSIVE]
Code & Coffee is a monthly opportunity for you to practice your skills, meet new friends, and get help if you need it. Bring your laptop, your recent projects, and your programming problems! Don’t have a project yet? We’re happy to just chat about all things code and tech.
All are welcome, regardless of skill level. If you’re a beginner, we’ll be right there to help you work through your questions as needed. Code & Coffee events are relaxed and informal, intended as a way for our community to work and play together while providing each other with ongoing support and feedback.
This event is free - feel free to come early, stay late, and/or drop in whenever you can.
Public Tour: Explore Cahoots
Come and discover the spaces and faces that make Cahoots the special place that it is! Every month, we invite all members of the public to join us for a monthly tour with our Community Coordinator Tommy! This tour is open to anyone who wants to see our space and learn more about co-working, private events, and our gym. Not free at this time? No sweat - just contact us and we are always happy to arrange a time just for you!
Happy Hour
Members Event
We invite our members to join us for our monthly happy hour! Come hang out in our cafe lobby for drinks and snacks with other tech folks, entrepreneurs, and creatives.
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly morning casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over coffee and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday from 9:00-9:45am in the 2nd floor kitchen.
Shine & Rise Coworking Day
Shine and Rise Members are welcome to enjoy a free day of coworking and free tasty drinks from the Cahoots Cafe. Come for a few hours, an afternoon, or the entire day. Shine & Rise is a locally founded organization dedicated to cultivating connections and fostering community for female and non-binary individuals in the tech and startup ecosystem.
Members are welcome to bring a guest to co-work that day!
Streaming Data with Flutter & Firebase with GDG Ann Arbor
Jump into Flutter & Firebase with this code along. We’ll be exploring how to leverage Flutter and Firebase for real-time data streaming. We'll delve into using StreamBuilders with Firebase Firestore for efficient, reactive data updates in your Flutter applications.
Alex de France, Senior Software Engineer at Ilitch Sports & Entertainment
Hatch: A Mastermind for Entrepreneurs
We get it - starting a business is lonely work. Liz and Chelsea have both spent years running their own businesses and we know the struggles all too well. Hatch is a monthly mastermind meeting for entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and brainstorm solutions together. Attendance is FREE, but we do request you register in advance to save your seat. If you’re not able to make this one, you can still fill out the form to be notified of the next one!
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly morning casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over coffee and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday from 9:00-9:45am in the 2nd floor kitchen.
First Free Friday
MEMBER EVENT
Every First Friday, we invite our members to join us in the 2nd floor kitchen for free food provided by Cahoots! This month, we will have a special March Madness Pancake Blitz. Come and fill your stomachs and brackets as we vote to decide the best pancake topping! You do not have to bring anything other than your smile and appetite, but feel free to bring your own toppings to the mix if you want to share.
Founders First Fridays
Our member Prashant Salla, CEO and Founder of Goodhood, facilitates an informal coffee meetup every First Friday with Michigan Founders Fund in our café at 9am as a way for founders to connect and be resources for each other.
Settle Into Stillness - Sound Bath Journey
Come celebrate 12 years of leading Sound Journeys worldwide with us!
Nurture yourself and experience deep relaxation as Jeremy and Nancy create a unique and immersive soundscape. The soothing resonance of the handpan, didgeridoo, multiple gongs, crystal singing bowls and more will induce complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation; cultivating a deep sense of calm and inner peace. Your physical body will rest in a comfortable and supported savasana as you are bathed by a sea of sound. Each experience is created and offered with love and intention for healing and relaxation.
All are welcome, no prior experience with yoga or meditation necessary. Purchase tickets below.
Settle into Stillness unites the healing power of conscious relaxation with sacred sound. Settle Into Stillness was founded by Jeremy Arndt and Nancy Grzeszak, whose paths converged in 2011, igniting a shared passion for yoga and music that would ultimately blossom into a transformative journey around the globe. Their mutual desire to spread peace, serenity, and self-discovery led them to create the Sound Journey, a magical fusion of music and mindfulness.
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly morning casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over coffee and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday from 9:00-9:45am in the 2nd floor kitchen.
Michigan Typescript Developers Meetup
Welcome! Come talk about the latest in TypeScript and JavaScript! We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at Cahoots in Ann Arbor at 6pm. Find the Meetup page here with more information about specific dates.
We share knowledge and solve real problems using cutting-edge technology.
Bring your laptops! The format of the Meetup is that we'll have 2-4 speakers (depending on length) on various topics.
Contact [email protected] for any questions or if you'd like to present. We'd love you to fill out our super-quick survey if you attended this month's meeting: https://forms.gle/M2myRui5wntbzY7K6. If you'd like to speak see here: https://forms.gle/2WgQSjmXGfSdn8G48
See you there!
P.S. Still converting from Flow? You're also welcome!
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly morning casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over coffee and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday from 9:00-9:45am in the 2nd floor kitchen.
UMS 101: Dynamic Ladies of Jazz: An Evening of History and Appreciation
Billie Holiday. Sarah Vaughan. Ella Fitzgerald. Dee Dee Bridgewater. Esperanza Spalding. Cécile McLorin Salvant.
Samara Joy is the latest woman to take the jazz world by storm, but the role of women in jazz goes back nearly a century.
Local jazz bassist Marion Hayden leads this exploration of women who have made their name in this uniquely American art form. This 90-minute workshop complements UMS’s presentation of Samara Joy on Wednesday, March 27.
Tickets to Samara Joy’s performance are sold separately.
UMS 101 workshops are related to mainstage performances on the UMS season. Workshops are tailored for audience members who want to familiarize themselves with or deepen their understanding of a particular genre and performing artist in a fun, casual learning environment.
Each UMS 101 workshop is facilitated by a professional, community-based practicing artist/educator and features conversation, engaging activities, and live demonstrations that enhance each participant’s experience attending the full performance or can be enjoyed as a stand-alone experience.
Brew Your Jungle Plant Propagation Workshop
Discover the secrets of plant propagation in this workshop with Toiya of The Planted Life. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of greenery as we delve into the art of creating new plants. Using visuals, we’ll guide you through the process with images of three distinct cuttings rooting in different substrates. Armed with shears, you’ll then take a plunge and personally harvest cuttings from a variety of plants available. Engage in hands-on learning as we set up your cuttings in diverse substrates, all within the warm ambiance of a local coffee shop. Unearth the magic of plant propagation in this interactive and educational session!
Happy Hour
Members Event
We invite our members to join us for our monthly happy hour! Come hang out in our cafe lobby for drinks and snacks with other tech folks, entrepreneurs, and creatives.
Shine & Rise Coworking Day
Shine and Rise Members are welcome to enjoy a free day of coworking and free tasty drinks from the Cahoots Cafe. Come for a few hours, an afternoon, or the entire day. Shine & Rise is a locally founded organization dedicated to cultivating connections and fostering community for female and non-binary individuals in the tech and startup ecosystem.
Members are welcome to bring a guest to co-work that day!
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly morning casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over coffee and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday from 9:00-9:45am in the 2nd floor kitchen.
CODE & COFFEE WITH TECH[INCLUSIVE]
Code & Coffee is a monthly opportunity for you to practice your skills, meet new friends, and get help if you need it. Bring your laptop, your recent projects, and your programming problems! Don’t have a project yet? We’re happy to just chat about all things code and tech.
All are welcome, regardless of skill level. If you’re a beginner, we’ll be right there to help you work through your questions as needed. Code & Coffee events are relaxed and informal, intended as a way for our community to work and play together while providing each other with ongoing support and feedback.
This event is free - feel free to come early, stay late, and/or drop in whenever you can.
Public Tour: Explore Cahoots
Come and discover the spaces and faces that make Cahoots the special place that it is! Every month, we invite all members of the public to join us for a monthly tour with our Community Coordinator Tommy! This tour is open to anyone who wants to see our space and learn more about co-working, private events, and our gym. Not free at this time? No sweat - just contact us and we are always happy to arrange a time just for you!
AI and Strategic Business Innovation with GDG Ann Arbor
Join Google Developers Group Ann Arbor for a talk on using GenAI for your organization with Keith Bourne, Senior Generative AI Data Scientist at Johnson & Johnson.
Generative AI is quickly becoming the next big wave of technology, promising massive productivity gains across the enterprise. And here is the best news, everything you need to meet 90% of the Generative AI related business needs out there for the foreseeable future is already available on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). In this presentation, you will learn how to tap into this Generative AI powerhouse of a platform and make the most of it for your organization.
This is not a discussion about how to chat with ChatGPT and get it to say something funny or weird. This is a real discussion about how to infuse your backend and applications with game changing logic capabilities that simply were not possible just a couple years ago. In this presentation, we will talk about the capabilities of Generative AI and the amazing suite of Generative AI related services available on GCP. We will explore diverse methods of applying Vertex AI, with an emphasis on leveraging tools such as Langchain and Unstructured. Our primary focus will be on one of Generative AI's most frequent applications: efficiently processing and utilizing unstructured data.
About the Speaker:
Keith Bourne is a Senior Generative AI Data Scientist at Johnson & Johnson, the 2nd largest Biotech/Pharmaceutical company in the world. With a career spanning over three decades, including pivotal roles in high-growth startups and extensive experience in web, mobile, and machine learning, Keith is currently focused on infusing this massive organization with GenAI through the building of a unified GenAI platform. He combines his technical prowess in programming and user experience with a solid business foundation, holding an MBA focused on technology entrepreneurship and marketing from Babson College, and a Masters in Data Science from the University of Michigan. His diverse roles, ranging from Senior Software Engineer to CEO, reflect his multifaceted expertise and his commitment to advancing the frontiers of technology in the corporate world.
Pie Day
Member Event
3.14.24 is Pie Day and we're celebrating by baking! Check out the upstairs kitchen for a special assortment of pies prepared by the Cahoots staff for you to enjoy, and feel free to bring your own.
Hatch: A Mastermind for Entrepreneurs
We get it - starting a business is lonely work. Liz and Chelsea have both spent years running their own businesses and we know the struggles all too well. Hatch is a monthly mastermind meeting for entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and brainstorm solutions together. Interested in joining our group? Fill out the interest form below and we will contact you with more information!
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly morning casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over coffee and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday from 9:00-9:45am in the 2nd floor kitchen.
A2 Biosocial - Life Science Networking
Join us for the next A2 BioSocial event at Cahoots in downtown Ann Arbor! As we gather for another exciting event, we’re thrilled to continue fostering connections within the vibrant life science community. The A2 BioSocial offers more than just networking; it’s an opportunity for professionals from diverse fields within life sciences to come together, share ideas, and explore new opportunities. We’re looking forward to another fantastic evening of collaboration and camaraderie. See you there!
🌟 Event Highlights:
Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: Cahoots, 206 E Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
This event will be generously sponsored by Nucleate&Global Detroit, supported by MEDC, Ann Arbor SPARK, MichBio and MI-HQ.
While the official program starts at 5:00 PM, feel free to drop by at your convenience. We’ll have a brief presentation around 6:00 PM, but the majority of the evening is dedicated to mingling and meaningful conversations.
To ensure we have enough food and beverages for everyone, please take a moment to register. Let’s continue to build connections and celebrate the spirit of collaboration in the life sciences community.