Arts events in Ann Arbor

Check out happening arts events all around Ann Arbor, MI

Wynton Marsalis in Ann Arbor

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:30 pm Hill Auditorium

Entre-SLAM Storytelling & Startup Showcase

 Thu, 20 Nov at 07:00 pm Lowertown Bar & Cafe Free

Ann Arbor Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl

 Sat, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm Ann Arbor USD 0 to 31

Wynton Marsalis in Ann Arbor

 Sat, 07 Feb at 07:30 pm Hill Auditorium

Tiny Expo Indie Art & Craft Fair

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am Ann Arbor District Library - Downtown Library

Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble

 Fri, 09 Jan at 05:30 pm 314 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104

Brett Dennen - Art is Life

 Fri, 21 Nov at 08:00 pm 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104

Ed Dupas Record Release w/ Lucky 17 | North Star Lounge

 Sat, 22 Nov at 06:00 pm North Star Lounge

The Verve Pipe

 Sat, 22 Nov at 08:00 pm 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104

Director Mixer

 Sun, 16 Nov at 06:00 pm 410 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI

Machines Making Music?

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm Ann Arbor District Library

Viewpoints Technique for the Bold Actor

 Sun, 14 Dec at 06:00 pm 410 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI

Dreaming Dirty in Michigan 2026

 Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 am Hilton Garden Inn Ann Arbor USD 0 to 39

Les Délices - Ann Arbor

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:30 pm St Andrews Episcopal Church

John Waters

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:00 pm Michigan Theater - Ann Arbor

Vibe UPP Presents ~ Dance Temple

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm 6363 W Waters Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103-9652, United States

49th Ann Arbor Folk Festival - Night 2

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:00 pm Hill Auditorium

8 Ball Movie Night: NINJA THANKSGIVING 2025

 Tue, 25 Nov at 08:00 pm The Blind Pig A2

Empathy in Action: Compassionate Communication with NVC

Thu, 04 Dec at 05:45 pm 2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 · Ann Arbor, MI

Michigan Barstool Anthems | North Star Lounge

 Sat, 29 Nov at 06:00 pm North Star Lounge

Jordan Klepper at Michigan Theatre Ann Arbor

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:30 pm Michigan Theatre Ann Arbor

Broadway Rave @ The Blind Pig | 11/21

 Fri, 21 Nov at 08:00 pm The Blind Pig A2

11/16: Author Event- D.J. Hoogacker Discusses Chasing Autumn

 Sun, 16 Nov at 05:00 pm Booksweet Free

Open Mic Wednesday w/ Annie Bacon & Forrest Hejkal

 Wed, 26 Nov at 07:00 pm North Star Lounge

2nd Annual Assassins Black Market

 Fri, 28 Nov at 12:00 pm 2350 W Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103-4408, United States

Holiday Open House

 Thu, 20 Nov at 04:00 pm 3100 W Liberty Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48103

The One with the Friendsgiving Creative Writing Experience

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:30 pm Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea USD 30

Michigan Engineering North Campus Tour

 Mon, 08 Dec at 02:00 pm Ford Robotics Building Free

Michigan Engineering North Campus Tour

 Fri, 05 Dec at 10:00 am Ford Robotics Building Free

The Verve Pipe in Ann Arbor

 Sat, 22 Nov at 08:00 pm The Ark

CameraMall | Introduction to Photography Class

 Sat, 22 Nov at 09:30 am CameraMall USD 0 to 45

Empathy in Action: Compassionate Communication with NVC

Wed, 17 Dec at 05:45 pm 2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 · Ann Arbor, MI

LeadersConnect Presents Life Lessons from Three Adventures

 Fri, 21 Nov at 08:00 am Zingerman's Roadhouse Free

Dylan Charles | North Star Lounge

 Sat, 27 Dec at 06:00 pm North Star Lounge

LGBTQ Night: Queer Open Mic | North Star Lounge

 Thu, 08 Jan at 07:00 pm North Star Lounge

Garnet Rogers

 Thu, 22 Jan at 08:00 pm 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104

Motawi's 3rd Annual Winter Market: Saturday, December 13th 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am 170 Enterprise Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48103

The Verve Pipe in Ann Arbor

 Sat, 22 Nov at 08:00 pm The Ark

12/4: Thursday M**der Mystery Book Club at Booksweet

 Thu, 04 Dec at 07:00 pm Booksweet Free

Marshmallow Laser Feast - Where Do I End and Begin

 Thu, 20 Nov at 10:00 am Michigan Theater Free

AUDITIONS: Horizon Performing Arts Merrily We Roll Along

 Mon, 01 Dec at 07:00 pm Dicken Elementary School

Midnight Madness Party + Artist Market

 Fri, 05 Dec at 05:00 pm Bløm Meadworks

Zakk Sabbath at Michigan Theatre Ann Arbor

 Tue, 18 Nov at 07:00 pm Michigan Theatre Ann Arbor

Gilmore Girls & Coffee: A Creative Writing Workshop

 Sat, 06 Dec at 01:00 pm Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea USD 30

Bird Poems: Brightness, Fear, and Hope

 Wed, 19 Nov at 06:00 pm Ann Arbor District Library - Downtown Library

Blue Friday at the Michigan Theater

 Fri, 28 Nov at 12:00 pm 603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104

*TICKETED* Holiday Hooray! w/ Phil and Erin Stead

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 pm Literati Bookstore USD 6 to 22

Jason Dennie | North Star Lounge

 Sat, 03 Jan at 08:30 pm North Star Lounge

John Waters at Michigan Theatre Ann Arbor

 Sat, 22 Nov Michigan Theatre Ann Arbor

The Art Prescription: Your Dose of Expression

 Wed, 10 Dec at 06:00 pm Bamboo Ann Arbor Free

Poetry Open Mic w/ cat h. bradley & Forrest Hejkal

 Wed, 07 Jan at 07:00 pm North Star Lounge

Literati Presents: Jennette McCurdy

 Fri, 23 Jan at 07:00 pm Rackham Auditorium USD 38

Heywood Banks

 Sat, 17 Jan at 08:00 pm 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104

Ann Arbor Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

 Tue, 05 May at 05:00 pm Brown Jug Restaurant USD 7 to 31

Early Moon Market: Pottery Edition

 Sat, 29 Nov at 11:00 am HOMES Campus

National Frog Fest 2026

 Sun, 22 Mar at 10:00 am Wyndham Gardens Hotel Ann Arbor Michigan 2900 Jackson Ave Ann Arbor MI

Author Event | Biological Clocks with Daniel Forger

 Tue, 18 Nov at 06:30 pm Ann Arbor District Library

Artist Spotlight: Don Julin's Trio 25

 Tue, 25 Nov at 08:00 pm 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104

Empathy in Action: Compassionate Communication with NVC

Wed, 19 Nov at 05:45 pm 2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 · Ann Arbor, MI

90s Night @ The Blind Pig | 12/4

 Thu, 04 Dec at 08:00 pm The Blind Pig A2

LGBTQ Night: Queer Open Mic | North Star Lounge

 Thu, 04 Dec at 07:00 pm North Star Lounge

Semele at Mendelssohn Theatre

 Thu, 26 Mar at 07:30 pm Mendelssohn Theatre

12/7: Different Eras- Historical Fiction Book Club at Booksweet!

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 pm Booksweet Free

NEEDTOBREATHE: The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:30 pm The Michigan & State Theaters - Marquee Arts

A Christmas Story - FREE FILM

 Sun, 30 Nov at 01:30 pm 603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104

Diabetes Myths & Misconceptions: Using Research to Separate Fact from Fiction

 Thu, 20 Nov at 06:00 pm 3333 Traverwood Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2275, United States

Emerging Writers | Monthly Meet-Up

 Mon, 17 Nov at 06:30 pm Ann Arbor District Library Westgate Branch

Michigan Youth Jazz Orchestra

 Sun, 23 Nov at 02:00 pm 1100 Baits Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48109

My Urban Toddler ( Ann Arbor, MI) Hosting Silhouettes by Chris

 Fri, 05 Dec at 01:00 pm My Urban Toddler USD 13

Storm Large: The Holiday Ordeal

 Tue, 09 Dec at 08:00 pm 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104

Landon Conrath, Abby Holliday in Ann Arbor

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:00 pm Blind Pig

Happy Hour: Kat Steih | North Star Lounge

 Wed, 17 Dec at 05:30 pm North Star Lounge

Life Drawing in Gutman Gallery - November 19, 2025

 Wed, 19 Nov at 05:30 pm 118 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104

Michigan Engineering North Campus Tour

 Mon, 01 Dec at 02:00 pm Ford Robotics Building Free

Warner Bros Cartoon Shorts

 Sun, 30 Nov at 11:00 am 603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104

Audition Technique

Sun, 08 Feb at 06:00 pm 410 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI

Dar Williams w/sg Joy Clark

 Fri, 13 Mar at 08:00 pm 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104

Reach for the Stars- Musical Cabaret Fundraiser

 Sun, 01 Mar at 02:00 pm 410 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI

Be a Hero - Blood Drive

 Mon, 17 Nov at 12:00 pm 603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104

Langhorne Slim in Ann Arbor

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:30 pm Michigan Theater

Ann Arbor Distilling Co Holiday Market

 Fri, 05 Dec at 02:00 pm Ann Arbor Distilling Company

Mindful Coloring Workshop- Holiday Card-Cancer Support Community Ann Arbor

 Wed, 03 Dec at 11:00 am Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor Free

Rochelle Clark & The Familiars

 Sun, 01 Mar at 07:30 pm 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104

World Ballet Company: Cinderella

 Sun, 26 Apr at 06:00 pm 603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104

Shovels & Rope in Ann Arbor

 Tue, 18 Nov at 08:00 pm The Ark

Voice Acting and Audiodrama Production Workshop

Sun, 12 Apr at 06:00 pm 410 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI

Jordan Klepper with Langhorne Slim

 Sat, 13 Dec at 12:30 am Michigan Theater

The Gothard Sisters in Ann Arbor

 Thu, 02 Apr at 08:00 pm The Ark

Larry McCray

 Thu, 19 Mar at 08:00 pm 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104

Artist Spotlight Series: Emily Scott Robinson

 Tue, 24 Feb at 08:00 pm 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104

David Sedaris at Michigan Theatre Ann Arbor

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:00 pm Michigan Theatre Ann Arbor

Adam Weiner aka LOW CUT CONNIE solo performance: Livin in the USA

 Thu, 05 Mar at 08:00 pm 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104

NEEDTOBREATHE at Michigan Theatre Ann Arbor

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:30 pm Michigan Theatre Ann Arbor

Musical Theatre Senior Showcase

 Sun, 03 May at 04:00 pm Lydia Mendelssohn Theater

The Convent at Mendelssohn Theatre

 Thu, 20 Nov at 07:30 pm Mendelssohn Theatre

Ann Arbor's Secret Society: Mystery Hunt

 Wed, 05 Nov at 02:00 pm 915 E Washington St USD 10 to 20

Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band at Michigan Theatre Ann Arbor

 Thu, 29 Jan at 08:00 pm Michigan Theatre Ann Arbor

Jordan Klepper

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 pm Michigan Theater - Ann Arbor

Jeremy Nedd

 Thu, 02 Apr at 07:00 pm Power Center For The Performing Arts - University Of Michigan

Creative Mix

 Thu, 30 Jan at 05:30 pm Bamboo Ann Arbor Free