Art Around Town

Explore local arts events!

Ann Arbor and U-M have a vibrant art scene with a constant array of arts events. Check out this page for weekly recommendations of our 5 Picks of the Week that we think you shouldn’t miss and resources on how to find and attend events.

5 Picks of the Week

  • UMMA
  • April 26-28
Study Days at UMMA

FREE

Take a break from finals with UMMA Study Days! Study by the artwork, hang out with therapy dogs, and enjoy a concert from SMTD students on Saturday, starting at 6pm.

Learn more!

  • 1324 East Hall
  • April 27, 7pm
Compulsive Lyres

FREE WITH PASSPORT TO THE ARTS

Check out a cappella group Compulsive Lyres' spring concert - Artificial IntelLYREgence!

U-M students can attend this event (and others like it!) for FREE using the Passport to the Arts!

Check it out!

  • Newman Studio
  • April 25-27
Playfest

FREE

See four newly-developed student works over three days. Presented by the Department of Theatre & Drama, PlayFest is the yearly play reading festival!

Learn more!

  • Keene Theatre
  • April 26, 7pm
RC Chinese Music Ensemble

FREE

Enjoy an end-of-term performance from students in the Chinese Music ensemble course at the Residential College.

Learn more!

  • Hatcher Graduate Gallery
  • Now thru Oct 6
Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World

FREE

The exhibit is an exploration into the library's collections about the diversity of mixed race heritage through research, narratives, demographic data, and a variety of visual and published materials.

Learn more!

Additional Resources

Arts Info

Sign up for Arts Info to receive weekly recommendations of arts events to check out, plus other helpful resources, student arts opportunities, and more!

Passport to the Arts

Pick up a new Passport ticket voucher every two weeks, and exchange it for a FREE or DISCOUNTED ticket to a great selection of events!

Ticket Deals

See a list of spots around Ann Arbor that offer discounted tickets for students.

[art]seen

Our [art]seen writers review arts events on and around campus, sharing their thoughts and experiences on live music, film screenings, dance performances, theatre productions, and art exhibitions.

Downtown Ann Arbor Walking Tour

This self-guided art tour will welcome you to the rich arts culture that the downtown area has to offer. We highlight places we think you should know about and give you some hints for fun things to spot along the way!