Community Calendar

Tech Trek is your all-access pass to Ann Arbor’s tech scene. Stroll down Liberty Street, where 60+ companies will showcase their latest innovations — everything from AI to aerospace — right in the heart of downtown. Enjoy hands-on demos, interactive games, and plenty of swag. Hungry? Local food vendors will be serving up crowd favorites throughout the afternoon. Want to explore more? Hop on a free pedicab to visit featured off-site locations. It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s the perfect way to experience the energy of our tech community.

Tech Talk hits the stage during Tech Trek with rapid-fire tech demos from some of the region’s most exciting innovators. Liberty Plaza transforms into an open-air theater of invention where the public can see, hear, and touch what’s next. It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s your chance to experience tech in action.

BIG SCREEN REWIND is bringing five horror classics back to MJR Theatres - and tickets are ON SALE NOW!
September 25th - October 1st - Friday the 13th
October 2nd - 8th - Scream
October 9th -15th - The Shining
October 16th - 22nd - The Blair Witch Project
October 23rd - 31st - Halloween

Tickets: $5

Get tickets now: https://www.mjrtheatres.com/big-screen-rewind/

University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning is hosting an exhibition of work by John Ronan Architects, led by alumnus John Ronan (B.S. '85) at our Liberty Annex space in downtown Ann Arbor. The exhibition will have Public Hours on Fridays (6-9pm) and Saturdays (1-4pm).

John Ronan Architects is an internationally-recognized design firm based in Chicago and comprised of dedicated design professionals committed to producing architecture of the highest quality, marked by conceptual innovation, exploration of materiality, and a rigorous attention to detail. Led by John Ronan, FAIA, the firm pursues an iterative design methodology to explore and test a wide range of ideas in order to find the response that feels intuitively correct for each situation, based on its unique site, program and context (cultural, historical, economic, social). Working across a wide range of scales and project types, there is a searching quality to the studio’s work which seeks to produce that which is compelling and memorable.

Tipsy Ypsi offers public events throughout the week and private events anytime. With over a 14 years of Paint & Pour Party experience, we’ve developed a creative night on the town that combines art and entertainment! Grab a drink and a brush and follow along as we walk you, step-by-step, through the evening’s featured painting.

Events run for approximately 2-3 hours with FREQUENT sip breaks. You will leave with a painting that is uniquely yours, and you’ll be amazed at the art you can bring to life.

We are NOT a franchise/chain, we do things Detroit style.

Support your local artists!

About the show: When a successful lawyer and his social-climbing wife become obsessed with status, appearances, and respectability, their carefully constructed world begins to crack—especially when an unexpected visitor disrupts their plans. Through biting humor and lively dialogue, the play satirizes class aspirations, colorism, and the pressures of assimilation, revealing the tensions between cultural identity and the pursuit of social prestige. Bold, fast-paced, and thought-provoking, the play remains a timely exploration of ambition, family, and authenticity.

Directed by John Sloan, III

ONE MONKEY DON’T STOP NO SHOW is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com

Step into the glitz and glamour of the roaring 1920s with Chicago, the sultry, sharp-witted Broadway smash hit that proves fame is the ultimate prize. When Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly land in jail for murder, they turn their trials into headline-grabbing spectacles with the help of a slick lawyer and a media frenzy that blurs the line between justice and celebrity. Packed with show-stopping numbers like “All That Jazz,” “Cell Block Tango,” and “Razzle Dazzle,” this sizzling musical delivers iconic Fosse choreography, dark humor, and spectacular entertainment.
It’s bold, brassy, and utterly unforgettable.

Rochester Christian University and UnCovered Theatre Present Shakespeare Upon Avon: The Winter’s Tale

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI – Rochester Christian University Theatre Company presents The Winter’s Tale, as part of the annual award-winning Shakespeare festival, Shakespeare Upon Avon.

Shakespeare Upon Avon is an award-winning outdoor theatre festival performed in beautiful Lake Norcentra Park on RCU's campus. Don’t miss this year’s epic tale of jealousy, loss, and redemption. Grab your favorite lawn chair or picnic blanket and join us for The Winter’s Tale!

Performances of The Winter’s Tale will be September 17-20 and 24-26 at 7:30 p.m. and with matinee on September 20 at 2:30 p.m.. All performances will take place in performance spaces on the campus of Rochester Christian University at 800 W. Avon Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307. Performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays will take place in the outdoor theatre behind Palmer Hall. Accessing the outdoor theatre requires walking down fifteen (15) steps. Sunday performances will take place in our fully accessible, indoor space: the Richardson Academic Center Theater. Tickets are $5 for students and $18 for adults, with discounts available for seniors, veterans, and alumni. Tickets can be purchased online anytime and our in-person box office opens an hour before each performance. To purchase tickets online and find more info, visit www.rcu.edu/shakespeare-upon-avon/. If you have questions e-mail theatre@rcu.edu.

Glenlore Trails' CarnEvil 2 returns September 18th - November 1st with a reimagined, family-friendly Halloween adventure featuring immersive lights, interactive games, and carnival-inspired fun along a one mile forest trail. Join this one of a kind experience this fall at Glenlore Trails .

The CarnEvil 2 Experience Includes:
*Select Nights Only
One-Mile complete forest transformation featuring immersive lighting, sound, and visual storytelling
CarnEvil themed interactive experiences throughout the trail
Carnival inspired games and activities designed for guests of all ages
Light and Sound Displays featuring projection mapping, glowing art installations, LED displays, and interactive displays
Family-Friendly Halloween Fun with whimsical spooky moments and seasonal surprises
Magical Interactive Wands allowing guests to unlock additional surprises on the trail
Food Trucks featuring a rotating lineup of dinner and desserts including the return of The Little Donut Factory
Seasonal Drinks including warm beverage options and adult beverage selections

Friday, September 18 "Opening Night" – Live Music from Full Tilt Boogie
Saturday, September 19 – Face Painting and Balloon Twisting - 7:30pm-9:30pm
Friday, October 16 - Adult Night – 21+ Only / Live Music from DeVar & The Detroiters – 7:00pm-10:30pm
Sunday, October 25 – Trick or Treat – 6:45pm-7:30pm / Face Painting and Balloon Twisting – 6:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday, October 31 – Halloween Night
A full list of upcoming events can be found at www.GlenloreTrails.com.

Tickets are on sale Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10:00am
Tickets are available online at www.GlenloreTrails.com.

Prices start at:
3 years and under: Free
4-12 years: $15
13-64 years: $25
65+: $20
Group Rates (20+ people): Starting at $18 each
*Ticket pricing may vary for specialized themed event nights.

Friday, September 18, 2026 – Sunday, November 1, 2026
Opening Thursday through Sunday Evenings
Tours start around dusk. Start times vary by day but typically begin around 5:30pm with the final entry around 9:00pm.

GLENLORE TRAILS – CARNEVIL 2
3860 Newton Road
Commerce Township, MI 48382

Join Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston for our fourth annual Holiday Art Market!

We're looking for incredible local artists to share and sell their artistic wares with the Washtenaw County community. Great for emerging artists!

Open to ALL DISABLED ARTISTS. Juried market with NO table fee.

MARKET DETAILS

Friday, December 4 | 1:00-4:00pm

Saturday, December 5| 1:00-4:00pm

Disability Network Washtenaw Office

3941 Research Park Dr | Ann Arbor, MI 48108

APPLY NOW/MORE INFO

tinyurl.com/DNWMLMarket26

Submission deadline: 10/11

Acceptable submissions include, but aren't limited to:

- Pottery

- Cards

- Jewelry

- Original drawings

- Paintings

- Art prints

- Photo prints

- Printmaking

- Small sculptures

- More!

Contact Arts & Rec Manager: Claire - claire@dnwml.org