Festivalgoers dance to Kilbasa Kings Polish songs. TRIBUNE MEDIA
By Catherine Engstrom-Hadley
Staff Writer
See Ypsilanti lit up during the night with hundreds of light displays designed by community members and artists. The event features live DJs, interactive art activities, street performances, black-lit stations and more.
Downtown Ypsilanti | Various Locations
Oct. 25, 7-10 p.m.
Come see a wide variety of plays created by Michigan locals. In the fifth annual Michigan Playwrights Festival, audiences will be treated to a new full-length play and five ten-minute plays. Admission is $10 per evening and the event lasts three days.
Theatre Nova | 410 West Huron St., Ann Arbor
Oct. 23-27, 8 p.m.
The work of Ushio Amagatusu and Sankai Juku is known for its elegance, precision and emotional depth. This performance is a poetic meditation on the passage of time, symbolized by moving water and the seasons. Recommended for ages 16 and up. Student tickets are $12.
Power Center | 121 Fletcher St., Ann Arbor
Oct. 25-26, 8 p.m.
Join other disc golfers for the annual glow tournament. More than 18 holes will be open for play, lit up by glow sticks. For a $30-dollar entry fee, disc golfers will receive a beanie hat and a disc. The top 20% players will be awarded special discs.
Independence Lake County Park | 3200 Jennings Road, Whitmore Lake
Oct. 25, 6-11 p.m.
Watch traditional Polish dancers or join in on the dance with live music featuring polka, disco polo and more. Traditional and modern Polish food will be available, along with a Polish beer for sale. The festival includes a shopping bazaar, trick or treating for kids and more. Admission is $11 on the day of the event; children under five attend for free.
Washtenaw County Fairgrounds | 5055 Ann Arbor Saline Road, Ann Arbor
Oct. 26-27, 1-6 p.m.
The Vault of Midnight brings Free Comic Book Day with a spooky twist! Stop in and get free comic books and candy while supplies last. All ages welcome.
Vault of Midnight | 219 S Main St., Ann Arbor
Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Washtenaw Community Concert Band kicks off its new concert season, entitled “The Art of Music,” with a costumed concert to get the audience in a Halloween mood. The 80-member band is performing for free. Refreshments will be served.
Towsley Auditorium
Oct. 25, 7:30-9 p.m.
Learn more about the Bailey Library and Learning Commons at this pop-up cafe. Enjoy a snack and a drink while you find out more about library services and upcoming events.
Bailey Library
Oct. 24, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
This job fair specifically tailored for Michigan veterans and their families will feature a number of veteran-friendly employers. Attendees will also receive an employment packet with resources and a chance to win a mystery item. Registration begins at 9 a.m.
Morris Lawrence
Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
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