Arts & Culture

Coverage of visual arts, performing arts, cultural events, and artistic entrepreneurs.

Ann Arbor artist hosts annual outdoor sale to benefit public art program

Glass artist Larry Nisson hosts an annual sale of his work from noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 27 at his Ann Arbor home.

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The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra brings its concert series to Ypsi for the first time

The 2026-27 season offers many firsts for the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, from an Ypsilanti footprint to a live accompaniment of Disney's 'Frozen.'

A promotional image for the Michigan League of Handweavers' 23rd biennial fiber show.
Michigan League of Handweavers’ biennial show in Ann Arbor will feature myriad disciplines

From weaving to doll-making, a broad range of craftsmanship will be featured in both exhibitions and public demonstrations at the Michigan League of Handweavers' 23rd Biennial Fiber Show.

From building a train to hosting an alpaca, this U-M facility serves student performers’ needs

For about 50 years, the University of Michigan’s Student Theatre Arts Complex has been quietly providing crucial pre-production support to student-run theater and other performance groups.

A promotional image for the Nude Noir event at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Nude Noir brings “celebration of the human form” to Ann Arbor’s Michigan Theater

Nude Noir attendees are invited to roam the Michigan Theater as performances — from burlesque and drag to aerialists and contortionists — unfold around them.

Marcus Elliot performs at UMS' "Frames and Frequencies" concert at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse in April 2026.
UMS to bring jazz, puppets, square dancing, and more to latest Ypsi residency

The University Musical Society (UMS) will return to Ypsilanti’s historic Freighthouse this fall for a nearly three-week residency.

A stop on the 2025 Historic South Side Stroll in Ypsilanti.
Neighborhood art walk returns to Ypsi’s Historic South Side for second year

The Historic South Side Stroll is set to return to Ypsilanti for its second year on Aug. 15, inviting residents and visitors alike to experience an afternoon of local art, live music, and neighborhood connection throughout the city's Historic South Side.

Mark "Mr. B" Braun performs a free piano concert near the Ann Arbor Farmers Market.
Ann Arbor pianist has been offering free public concerts since COVID

Ann Arbor boogie-woogie pianist and performer Mark Braun, known professionally as Mr. B, has been playing his piano-on-a-bicycle weekly at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market since the COVID-19 pandemic limited opportunities for live music.

A performance at FunFest in Ypsilanti.
Ypsi’s free FunFest spotlights local musicians and artists for sixth year

Local musicians, artists, and community members will gather at Ypsilanti's Frog Island Amphitheater on Aug. 8 for the sixth annual FunFest, a free, daylong celebration of Southeast Michigan's independent music scene.

A promotional image for "Tales from the Cryptid."
Cryptid-themed improv comedy show extends Ann Arbor run

"Tales from the Cryptid," an improv show about cryptids, fantastical creatures, and other unexplained phenomena, has been renewed for a second run of performances in Ann Arbor.

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