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

  • Theatre Nova
  • February 15, 8PM
Kairos

$5 Student Tickets

Gina and David's budding relationship is tested by the advent of a groundbreaking medical procedure that extends lives indefinitely, granting immortality to a chosen few. As they navigate the initial rush of falling in love, they grapple with the question: what happens to love, commitment, and care when mortality is removed from the equation?

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  • The Ark
  • February 15, 8:00 p.m.
Jake Blount, Simon Chrisman, and Nic Gareiss

FREE with PASSPORT TO THE ARTS

Enjoy a blend of Black folk music, hammer dulcimer, and Irish/Appalachian dancing all in one night!

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

Check it out!

  • Dance Performance Studio Theatre
  • February 14, 7:30 p.m.
Hammer and Nail

FREE

Hammer and Nail is an evening-length multimedia performance that employs autobiographical storytelling, dance, and sound design with imaginative use of props, motion sensors, hydromics, and projections. Jon Anderson is the collaborator and performs with Jonutz as a sound engineer.

Learn more!

  • Lydia Mendelssohn
  • February 15, 6:00 p.m.
Malaysian Cultural Night 2025

The trailer and play encompass the lives of four Malaysian women: Nora, Juwita, Carina, and Ashwin. The play incorporates Malaysia’s diverse cultural elements, including traditional dances, fashion, and lifestyle—all packaged into a coming-of-wisdom drama.

Check it out!

  • Duderstadt Center
  • February 14 through March 12
Colorism

FREE

Colorism comprises works of video, still photography, and sculpture questioning our psychosocial and biological ideas about skin color and treatment of people, based on skin tones, including within racial groups.

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.

[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!

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!