Women in the Arts Festival

The Women in the Arts Festival, returning to East Lansing for its 41st year, celebrates the musical and creative talent of women from Michigan and across the United States. 

Aybil. Courtesy.

This year’s festival kicks off with a screening of acclaimed singer-songwriter Janis Ian’s award-winning autobiographical film, “Breaking Silence.” Ian will answer questions after the screening, in addition to holding a meet-and-greet Saturday morning.

Saturday’s day stage performers include local musician Tammy Cook (Half Looking, Scary Women, Tad & the Fat Katz), vocal trio All About Eve, Sistrum Chorus and spoken-word ensemble Voices of the Revolution. Memphis, Tennessee-born singer-songwriter Aybil will make her debut at the festival Saturday evening.

The festival also offers an artists’ market, an on-site silent auction and chair massages by Creative Wellness. Food will be available at the Sistrum Cafe. An afterparty from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday at Harry’s Place in Lansing will cap the event.