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

  • Power Center
  • October 26 & 27
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan

Cloud Gate Dance Theatre returns to Ann Arbor for the first time in over 10 years. Founded in 1973 as the first contemporary dance company in any Chinese-speaking community, Cloud Gate blends its roots in Asian mythology, folklore, and aesthetics with a modern sensibility.

Get your tickets now!

  • Cahoots Cafe
  • Now through October 26
Usher

FREE with PASSPORT TO THE ARTS

Enjoy an adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s masterful tale of haunted madness. Written by celebrated Michigan author John Sousanis, Usher explores the decaying home of a once-prosperous family. Roderick and Madeline are the last of the legendary Usher clan, and have invited a long-absent friend to their macabre mansion.

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

Learn more!

  • Hill Auditorium
  • October 27, 4:00 p.m.
Halloween Concert

A U-M tradition, the Halloween Concert brings together graduate conducting students joined together in leading musicians decked out in costumes in a one-hour concert, featuring thrilling, popular, and spine-tingling symphonic Halloween favorites.

Learn more!

  • MLB Room 3308
  • October 28, 5:00 p.m.
Contemportary Ukrainian Literature

FREE

Ostap Slyvynsky, one of Ukraine’s most acclaimed authors and translators, will read from his Winter King, consisting of Ukrainians’ testimonials of their experience of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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

Check it out!

  • Stamps Gallery
  • Now through November 16
Arbor Glyph

FREE

Arbor Glyph is an installation centered around a collective painting of trees, created by Stamps students and activated by a colorful projection repurposing hand-painted elements and bringing them to life.

Learn more!

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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!

Student Ticket Deals

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

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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!

Calls & Auditions

View a list of opportunities aimed at students who want to share their artistic talents. Photo and design competitions, auditions, and calls for entry and more!