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Annual Events
During Covid-19: Some of these events are canceled. Please see websites.
Highlights of Ann Arbor's yearly calendar. For comprehensive current events, use the Observer Daily Calendar link below.
NOTE: This listing spans two years--always check the year as well as the date.
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A2ZERO Week
A chance to learn more, get involved, and have fun while working to achieve carbon neutrality. Virtual and community-wide events; email or visit website for locations. Email to get involved or co-host. May 31st - Jun. 5th, 2022. cschopieray@a2gov.org, sustainability@a2gov.org, a2gov.orgVarious locations
(734) 794-6430, ext. 43725
AACME: Ann Arbor Creativity and Making Expo
During Covid-19: Events cancelled for 2021. See website for updates. aadl.org343 S. 5th Ave., Downtown library [map]
African American Downtown Festival
Crafts, merchandise, food, and kids' activities at N. Fourth Ave. and E. Ann St. Musical, theatrical, and dance performances, and craft and vendors. First Sat. in June 9 a.m.-8 p.m. June 6, 2020. cwpfestival@gmail.com, a2festival.org
(734) 858-9121
Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair
Forty antiquarian book dealers sell 1st editions, old and collectible books, children's books, Americana, prints, and more. Sun. Oct. 17, 2021 jplatt@provide.net, annarborbookfair.comMichigan Union ballroom, 530 S. State [map]
Jay Platt, (734) 995-1891
Ann Arbor Art Fair
Three independent fairs with close to 1,000 artists. The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original (734-994-5260, artfair.org), is on Ingalls Mall, North University, and E. Washington. Ann Arbor's State Street Art Fair (734-646-1500, statestreetdistrict.org) is in the shopping district around State and Liberty. The Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair (734-662-3382, theguild.org) has a downtown section on Main and Liberty and campus sections on S. State and S. University. Includes entertainment stages, artist demonstrations, art activities, and food and drink vendors.Preceded on Mon. Jul. 18, 2022 by the Dart for Art community race (734-994-5260) and the Townie Street Party (towniestreetparty.com), with free live music and art activities, a Youth Art Fair, and food and drinks for sale. Art Fair Dates and Times: Jul. 21-24, 2022, Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m.
Ann Arbor Film Festival
The longest-running independent and experimental film series in North America celebrates film as art with screenings of all lengths and genres over six days in March. Also panels, workshops, multimedia installations, and parties. Mar. 22-27, 2022. info@aafilmfest.org, aafilmfest.orgMichigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty; office: 230 Collingwood, #160B [map]
(734) 995-5356
Ann Arbor Folk Festival
Two concerts of roots and acoustic music to benefit The Ark. Features well-known acts along with musicians on the rise. Jan. 28 & 29, 2022. feedback@theark.org, theark.orgHill Auditorium, 825 North University [map]
(734) 761-1800. Tickets: (734) 763-8587
Ann Arbor JCC Book and Arts Festival
Brings in authors and other forms of artistic expression. Movies, music, and visual arts plus author talks. Some events are off-site. Nov.-Dec. 2021; see website for exact dates. noemiherzig@jccannarbor.org, jccannarbor.orgJewish Community Center, 2935 Birch Hollow [map]
(734) 971-0990
Ann Arbor Pride
Celebrates the diversity of gender identity, sexual orientation, and the LGBTQ community. All are welcome. Live music, dancing, food, substance-free spaces and events, family-friendly programming, resource connecting, and other events. Follow Jim Toy Center on Facebook for more information. Aug. 7, 2021, 10 a.m. During Covid-19: Event is virtual. annarborpride.comAnn Arbor Summer Festival & Top of the Park
Presents 180+ events over nearly 4 weeks each summer, 90 percent of which are free. The ticked series features performances by marquee talent in music, public radio, circus, dance, and comedy in a variety of venues. The free Top of the Park, held outdoors on Ingalls Mall at 915 E. Washington St., offers concerts, movies, kids' activities, wellness classes, and open-air spectacles with local food vendors. Top of the Park takes place Tues.-Sun., starting at 5 p.m. June 10-July 3, 2022. a2sf.org
(734) 994-5999. Tickets: (734) 764-2538
Apples and Honey
Annual family event celebrating the Jewish fall holidays of Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simcah Torah. Hands-on crafts; games; inflatables; snacks, food, and baked goods for purchase, and more. Apple and honey tasting. Open to all. Sept. 19, 2021. 2-5 p.m. peretzhirshbein@jccannarbor.org, jccannarbor.orgJewish Community Center, 2935 Birch Hollow [map]
(734) 971-0990
Benefit Concert for The Breakfast Program at St. Andrews
Local and top name musical entertainment to benefit St. Andrews daily meal program. Winter. breakfastatstandrews.org316 S. Main, The Ark [map]
(734) 761-1800
Cinetopia International Film Festival (Michigan Theater Foundation)
Ten-day festival with feature-length dramas, comedies, and documentaries from the world's top film festivals, including Sundance, Toronto, and Cannes. Screenings at the Michigan Theatre, the State Theatre, the Detroit Film Theatre, and other Detroit metro locations. May 2021. cinetopiafestival.org
(734) 668-8397
Dancing in the Streets
During Covid-19: Event not occurring in 2021. Check website for updates. info@aactmad.org, aactmad.org
(734) 786-8380
Dawn Farm Jamboree
Family-friendly event with activities for all ages: music and entertainment, live and silent auctions, children's games and activities, hayrides, farm animals, pumpkin patch, and local food. All proceeds support Dawn Farm's Scholarship Fund for people with addictions. Free admission. Sept. 12, 2021. donation@dawnfarm.org, dawnfarm.org6633 Stony Creek Rd. [map]
(734) 485-8725
Dawn Farm Ride for Recovery
Family fun and fitness event with four bike rides to choose from, a run/walk, and a Recovery Celebration lunch. All proceeds support Dawn Farm's Scholarship Fund for people with addictions. April 24, 2022. rideforrecovery@dawnfarm.org, dawnfarmrideforrecovery.org6633 Stony Creek Rd. [map]
(734) 485-8725
Earth Day Festival
Environmental celebration with displays from local-area non-profits, live music, hands-on activities, guided hikes, live-animal presentations, wind-energy demonstrations, learning presentations, and more. Participants are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles to this zero-waste event. aaearthday@gmail.com, a2earthday.org3000 Fuller (Gallup Park) [map]
Edgefest
One of North America's premier alternative music festivals, featuring jazz and experimental new music. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave., and other locations. Oct. 28-30, 2021. kch@kerrytownconcerthouse.com, kerrytownconcerthouse.com
(734) 769-2999
FestiFools and FoolMoon
FestiFools is a downtown spectacle of larger-than-life puppetry and pageantry, accompanied by musical entertainment, which everyone is invited to help create and operate. Apr. 3, 2022. 4-5 p.m. Preceded 2 days earlier by FoolMoon, a community-created public art celebration featuring hand-made luminary sculptures, interactive art and lighting installations, street art performances, and more. Apr. 1, 2022. wonderfoolproductions@gmail.com, wonderfoolproductions.orgKerrytown, Main St., and State St. [map]
Grillin' for Food Gatherers
Second Sunday in June. During Covid-19: See website for summer 2022 status. foodgatherers.org (click on get involved/events)Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Saline [map]
(734) 761-2796
Huron River Day
River exhibits, discounted canoe and kayak rentals, live music, food vendors, fishing, and a children's activity tent. May 22, 2022. Noon-4 p.m. csaam@a2gov.org, a2gov.orgGallup Park, 3000 Fuller [map]
(734) 794-6240
Juneteenth
Commemorates the announcement of the end of slavery in Texas and the Southwest on June 19, 1865. Performances by local talent, games, health and nonprofit information, food concessions, vendors, cake walk, and a children's area. June 18, 2022. wvhamp@comcast.net, a2naacp.orgWheeler Park [map]
(734) 761-9084
Kerrytown NashBash
Outdoor concert featuring musicians from Ann Arbor and Nashville. Beer, wine, barbecue & food truck offerings. 5-9:30 p.m. Open-mic afterparty at Braun Court, 9:30-11 p.m. Third Thurs. in Aug. During Covid-19: See website for updates. kerrytown.orgAnn Arbor Farmers Market
Michigan A Cappella Festival (MACFest)
A showcase for all 15 U-M a cappella groups. 2021 fall date TBA; see website for updates. maccexec.wixsite.comRackham Auditorium [map]
(734) 763-1107
Rolling Sculpture Car Show
More than 300 antique, classic, and concept cars on display downtown. July 8, 2022. 2-10 p.m. sandra@mainstreetannarbor.org, mainstreetannarbor.org
(734) 668-7112
Shakespeare in the Arb
University students and local actors in an alfresco production of a Shakespeare play that moves through various settings in Nichols Arboretum. 2022 dates: June 5-8; 12-15; 19-22; 26-29. mbgna.umich.edu1610 Washington Hts. [map]
(734) 647-7600
Taste of Ann Arbor
Bite-sized samples from local restaurants and cafes, live music, and children's activities. Downtown. Typically held in June. During Covid-19: Sep. 19, 2021. sandra@mainstreetannarbor.org, mainstreetannarbor.org
(734) 668-7112
The Ark's Storytelling Festival
International, national, and regional storytellers. Sat. 7:30 p.m. (aimed at adults) and Sun. 1 p.m. (aimed at kids). February 2022. Check website for dates. feedback@theark.org, theark.org316 S. Main [map]
(734) 761-1800
Week After Art Fair Song Fest
During Covid-19: Check website for updates. rodgersjane@hotmail.com, facebook.comWine, Women, and Song
Local, notable singer-actresses perform songs from musical theater to light opera, including some original numbers. Wine included in admission. Winter 2022. kch@kerrytownconcerthouse.com, kerrytownconcerthouse.comKerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. [map]
(734) 769-2999
Ya'ssoo Greek Festival
During Covid-19: See website for updates. annarborgreekfestival.orgSt. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 3109 Scio Church [map]
(734) 332-8200
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