Indoor & Rainy Day Activities in Ann Arbor.

The calendar here lives and dies by the university term, and I plan around it the way everyone else does.

The best indoor & rainy day activities in Ann Arbor, chosen one at a time. Ask me for something more specific.

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2026 Wallenberg Medal and Lecture

2026 Wallenberg Medal and Lecture

Tue, Sep 29 · 4:30 PM

Burns Park

human rights advocacy lecture

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Concert Band: Breaking Traditions

Concert Band: Breaking Traditions

Tue, Sep 29 · 8:00 PM

Burns Park

university concert band performance

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Edie Arnold is a Loser Screening

Edie Arnold is a Loser Screening

Tue, Sep 29 · 7:00 PM

Old Fourth Ward

punk rock comedy screening

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Korean Ink Wash Painting Workshop with Jiyoung Kim

Korean Ink Wash Painting Workshop with Jiyoung Kim

Tue, Sep 29 · 6:00 PM

Old Fourth Ward

meditative ink painting class

One time only
Freedom for Who: Indigenous Nations and the American Revolution

Freedom for Who: Indigenous Nations and the American Revolution

Tue, Sep 29 · 6:30 PM

Old Fourth Ward

Indigenous history lecture

One time only
Date Night: Jacob Hart Piano Duo

Date Night: Jacob Hart Piano Duo

Wed, Sep 30 · 7:00 PM

Old Fourth Ward • $$$

teen piano prodigy performance

One time only
Foraging a Better Future: An evening with "Black Forager" Alexis N. Nelson

Foraging a Better Future: An evening with "Black Forager" Alexis N. Nelson

Wed, Sep 30 · 5:30 PM

Burns Park

wild foods & sustainability talk

One time only
Exhibition Tour: Holly Bass, We Hold These Truths

Exhibition Tour: Holly Bass, We Hold These Truths

Sun, Oct 4 · 2:00 PM

Burns Park

artist-led contemporary art tour

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The Bad Plus

The Bad Plus

Tue, Oct 6 · 8:00 PM

Old Fourth Ward

genre‑bending jazz quartet

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Dead Media Day

Dead Media Day

Mon, Oct 12 · 11:00 AM

Old Fourth Ward

Vintage tech & retro gaming

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Community Workspace – Public Hours / Open Shop

Community Workspace – Public Hours / Open Shop

Tue, Sep 29 · 6:00 PM

Wildwood

free bike repair help

Joel Schoenhals: The Schubert Project Concert #3

Joel Schoenhals: The Schubert Project Concert #3

Fri, Oct 2 · 7:30 PM

Old Fourth Ward

solo piano recital

One time only
Edgefest 30: FREEDOM AT THE EDGE

Edgefest 30: FREEDOM AT THE EDGE

Wed, Oct 7 · 5:00 PM

Old Fourth Ward

new music & improvisation festival

Ann Arborville Horror Book Club

Ann Arborville Horror Book Club

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PM

Northside

Horror lit discussion group

One time only
Torn and Frayed

Torn and Frayed

Dicken

Vintage clothing & curios

A+ Wagyu BBQ

A+ Wagyu BBQ

Northside

Tableside wagyu grilling

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Frequently asked questions

How are these indoor & rainy day activities in Ann Arbor chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is this list up to date?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

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No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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