Old Fourth Ward
Built in 1928 and rescued from demolition in 1979, this gorgeous downtown venue screens films with live organ or piano performances before the show. Free admission nights and a community-driven mission make it more than just a movie house.
Tips
Old Fourth Ward
Built in 1928 and rescued from demolition in 1979, this gorgeous downtown venue screens films with live organ or piano performances before the show. Free admission nights and a community-driven mission make it more than just a movie house.
Tips
Fine Arts Exhibition
April 24 at 8pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
Hear how Jonathan Adler turned creative chaos into a career. The iconic designer shares how he synthesized wild inspirations into his unmistakable voice, plus hard-won advice for young artists finding theirs. Available on demand.
Yoga ClassApril 24 at 12pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
Press pause on your Friday with a guided meditation that actually does something. Three simple steps take you from tense to centered in thirty minutes flat, and you don't need to know your chakras from your coffee order to join.
Literature TalkApril 25 at 8pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
David Sedaris brings his signature deadpan wit and razor-sharp observations to the stage for an evening of live reading and audience Q&A. The beloved humorist and New Yorker essayist performs new material and takes questions in the intimate, historic Michigan Theater.
MusicalApril 26 at 6pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
A Broadway-scale Cinderella unfolds with 40 international dancers, 150 hand-sewn costumes, and opulent sets that transform the Michigan Theater into a fairy tale palace. Marina Kesler's choreography blends humor, romance, and classical majesty for a spectacle that delights all ages.
Dance ShowApril 26
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
World Ballet Company brings classical repertoire to cities across the US, touring beloved productions of The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and Cinderella through historic theaters from California to Montana.
Indie ConcertMay 3 at 8pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
The Head and the Heart bring their swelling harmonies and heart-on-sleeve anthems to the Michigan Theatre's ornate 1920s hall. Expect singalong moments that turn strangers into temporary friends.
May 6 at 7pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
Ben Whishaw, David Morrissey, and Michelle Fairley bring Shakespeare's political thriller to vivid life. This fresh production of the assassination classic unpacks power, betrayal, and the price of ambition.
DocumentaryMay 7 at 6pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
See the housing crisis through local eyes. This documentary digs into Washtenaw County's struggles with homelessness and mental health, spotlighting how funding cuts have hit vital programs and what communities can do next.
Indie ConcertMay 8 at 8pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
Sam Beam weaves cinematic indie-folk tales that feel like whispered secrets in a crowded room. His Michigan Theater set promises songs from the Grammy-nominated catalog plus latest record, Light Verse.
ClassicMay 27 at 7pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
Members curate the film, you bring the popcorn. This monthly series at Ann Arbor's ornate 1928 theater puts the programming power in members' hands for surprise screenings in a gorgeous historic setting.
DocumentaryJune 3 at 7pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
Harvey Milk's journey from neighborhood activist to trailblazing politician comes alive in this Oscar-winning documentary. See it at The Michigan, a gorgeously preserved 1920s theater where the organ player still serenades crowds before showtime.
PlayJune 6 at 2pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
The award-winning Brains On! podcast comes alive as Molly Bloom and crew turn brain science into interactive comedy gold. Kids dive into mystery sounds, lighting effects, and live experiments, with lucky volunteers joining the hosts on stage for challenges.
Rock ConcertJune 9 at 8pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
The Wallflowers bring their heartland rock hits to Michigan Theatre's ornate 1920s hall. Expect "One Headlight" singalongs in velvet seats under crystal chandeliers.
Comedy ShowJune 25
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
Watch comedy's fastest minds build entire worlds from thin air. The YES ANN Improv Festival brings together improv heavyweights for three nights of spontaneous scenes, Shakespearean nonsense, and unscripted chaos at the gorgeous Michigan Theater.
Comedy ShowJune 26 at 9pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
Five of comedy's sharpest improvisers share one stage for a night of unscripted chaos. Casey Feigh, Jess McKenna, Ally Beardsley, Zac Oyama, and Jordan Myrick bring their quick wits to a gorgeous 1800s theater: no scripts, no safety nets, plenty of laughs.
Comedy ShowJune 26 at 7pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
One scene, no cuts, pure chaos. Anna Garcia and a stacked cast weave an entire improvised world in real time at the historic Michigan Theater during the Yes, Ann Improv Fest.
PlayJune 27 at 7pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
The Improvised Shakespeare Company spins audience suggestions into a complete, unscripted Elizabethan play on the spot. Watch the cast conjure iambic pentameter, dramatic exits, and sword fights from thin air, with no two shows ever the same.
Romance FilmAugust 16 at 1:30pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
A quiet romance unfolds between two bookish teens who keep choosing the same library books, set to a soundtrack that'll stay with you. Catch this gentle Ghibli classic on the big screen: the Michigan Theater's vintage grandeur makes every frame feel like a discovery.
Jazz & BluesSeptember 18 at 12pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
Sixty years after "Whipped Cream & Other Delights" turned lounge pop into an art form, Herb Alpert brings that brassy magic to the Michigan Theater with a fresh Tijuana Brass lineup. Expect "Spanish Flea," "Tijuana Taxi," and all the hits that soundtracked a generation of cocktail parties.
Drama FilmSeptember 24 at 6pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
Tony Kushner's Pulitzer-winning epic comes to the big screen with Nathan Lane and Andrew Garfield leading an all-star cast. This two-part National Theatre production tackles the AIDS crisis with ferocious wit and heartbreaking humanity: come for the performances, stay for the angels.
Fine Arts ExhibitionApril 24 at 8pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
Hear how Jonathan Adler turned creative chaos into a career. The iconic designer shares how he synthesized wild inspirations into his unmistakable voice, plus hard-won advice for young artists finding theirs. Available on demand.
Yoga ClassApril 24 at 12pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
Press pause on your Friday with a guided meditation that actually does something. Three simple steps take you from tense to centered in thirty minutes flat, and you don't need to know your chakras from your coffee order to join.
Literature TalkApril 25 at 8pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
David Sedaris brings his signature deadpan wit and razor-sharp observations to the stage for an evening of live reading and audience Q&A. The beloved humorist and New Yorker essayist performs new material and takes questions in the intimate, historic Michigan Theater.
MusicalApril 26 at 6pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
A Broadway-scale Cinderella unfolds with 40 international dancers, 150 hand-sewn costumes, and opulent sets that transform the Michigan Theater into a fairy tale palace. Marina Kesler's choreography blends humor, romance, and classical majesty for a spectacle that delights all ages.
Dance ShowApril 26
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
World Ballet Company brings classical repertoire to cities across the US, touring beloved productions of The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and Cinderella through historic theaters from California to Montana.
Indie ConcertMay 3 at 8pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
The Head and the Heart bring their swelling harmonies and heart-on-sleeve anthems to the Michigan Theatre's ornate 1920s hall. Expect singalong moments that turn strangers into temporary friends.
May 6 at 7pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
Ben Whishaw, David Morrissey, and Michelle Fairley bring Shakespeare's political thriller to vivid life. This fresh production of the assassination classic unpacks power, betrayal, and the price of ambition.
DocumentaryMay 7 at 6pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
See the housing crisis through local eyes. This documentary digs into Washtenaw County's struggles with homelessness and mental health, spotlighting how funding cuts have hit vital programs and what communities can do next.
Indie ConcertMay 8 at 8pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
Sam Beam weaves cinematic indie-folk tales that feel like whispered secrets in a crowded room. His Michigan Theater set promises songs from the Grammy-nominated catalog plus latest record, Light Verse.
ClassicMay 27 at 7pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
Members curate the film, you bring the popcorn. This monthly series at Ann Arbor's ornate 1928 theater puts the programming power in members' hands for surprise screenings in a gorgeous historic setting.
DocumentaryJune 3 at 7pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
Harvey Milk's journey from neighborhood activist to trailblazing politician comes alive in this Oscar-winning documentary. See it at The Michigan, a gorgeously preserved 1920s theater where the organ player still serenades crowds before showtime.
PlayJune 6 at 2pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
The award-winning Brains On! podcast comes alive as Molly Bloom and crew turn brain science into interactive comedy gold. Kids dive into mystery sounds, lighting effects, and live experiments, with lucky volunteers joining the hosts on stage for challenges.
Rock ConcertJune 9 at 8pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
The Wallflowers bring their heartland rock hits to Michigan Theatre's ornate 1920s hall. Expect "One Headlight" singalongs in velvet seats under crystal chandeliers.
Comedy ShowJune 25
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
Watch comedy's fastest minds build entire worlds from thin air. The YES ANN Improv Festival brings together improv heavyweights for three nights of spontaneous scenes, Shakespearean nonsense, and unscripted chaos at the gorgeous Michigan Theater.
Comedy ShowJune 26 at 9pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
Five of comedy's sharpest improvisers share one stage for a night of unscripted chaos. Casey Feigh, Jess McKenna, Ally Beardsley, Zac Oyama, and Jordan Myrick bring their quick wits to a gorgeous 1800s theater: no scripts, no safety nets, plenty of laughs.
Comedy ShowJune 26 at 7pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
One scene, no cuts, pure chaos. Anna Garcia and a stacked cast weave an entire improvised world in real time at the historic Michigan Theater during the Yes, Ann Improv Fest.
PlayJune 27 at 7pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
The Improvised Shakespeare Company spins audience suggestions into a complete, unscripted Elizabethan play on the spot. Watch the cast conjure iambic pentameter, dramatic exits, and sword fights from thin air, with no two shows ever the same.
Romance FilmAugust 16 at 1:30pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
A quiet romance unfolds between two bookish teens who keep choosing the same library books, set to a soundtrack that'll stay with you. Catch this gentle Ghibli classic on the big screen: the Michigan Theater's vintage grandeur makes every frame feel like a discovery.
Jazz & BluesSeptember 18 at 12pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
Sixty years after "Whipped Cream & Other Delights" turned lounge pop into an art form, Herb Alpert brings that brassy magic to the Michigan Theater with a fresh Tijuana Brass lineup. Expect "Spanish Flea," "Tijuana Taxi," and all the hits that soundtracked a generation of cocktail parties.
Drama FilmSeptember 24 at 6pm
Michigan Theater
Old Fourth Ward
Tony Kushner's Pulitzer-winning epic comes to the big screen with Nathan Lane and Andrew Garfield leading an all-star cast. This two-part National Theatre production tackles the AIDS crisis with ferocious wit and heartbreaking humanity: come for the performances, stay for the angels.