From concerts to collage-creating events, there is no shortage of things to do around Ypsilanti this week! Make the most of the last few weeks of summer by trying out some of these events.
Books and Brews BNB Playdate – July 30, 2025
On Wednesday, July 30, nonprofit organization Our Community Reads will be collaborating with local bar Mash Ypsilanti (located on 400 N. River St.) to host Books and Brews, a unique fundraising event for Our Community Reads, from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. This event will feature open mic reads, games, drinks, and great DJ music.
There is no required entry fee, but Our Community Reads suggests a $10 donation per attendee.
To learn more about the Books and Brews event, visit ypsireal.com or call Mash Ypsilanti at 734-441-6200.
To learn more about Our Community Reads, visit the organization's website or email info@ourcommunityreads.com.
John E. Lawrence Summer Jazz Series – Aug. 1, 2025
Every Friday in August 2025, the John E. Lawrence Summer Jazz Series will celebrate its five-year anniversary with a live concert in Ford Lake Park. There will be a total of five performances over the course of August, each featuring a different national recording jazz artist.
The upcoming performance on Aug. 1 will feature Randy Scott, a saxophonist, record producer, teacher, and composer who has released several albums and Billboard number-one singles. In 2020, Scott was named "Breakout Artist of the Year." He earned his bachelor's degree in music education from Michigan State University and his master's degree from Wayne State University.
All concerts begin at 7 p.m., and Ford Lake Park is located at 9075 S. Huron River Drive in Ypsilanti. There is a $20 parking fee for each concert.
Seraphina Provenzano and ChuChu Houle at Ypsi Alehouse – Aug. 2, 2025
On Saturday, Aug. 2, singer-songwriter Seraphina Provenzano will be performing her original songs with fingerstyle guitar at the Ypsi Alehouse from 7 to 9 p.m. Guitarist and singer-songwriter ChuChu Houle will be joining her for an evening of beautiful and heartfelt music. To learn more about the event, visit Provenzano's Facebook page.
The Ypsi Alehouse is located at 124 Pearl St. in Ypsilanti.
Soccer vs. Detroit Mercy – Aug. 3, 2025
Sports fans will be excited to know that a new exciting – and free – athletic event is just around the corner! On Sunday, Aug. 3, the Eastern Michigan University women's soccer team will have its first home scrimmage of the season against the University of Detroit Mercy. This scrimmage will take place in Paul Scicluna Soccer Field from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
For more information, contact Megan Szabo at mszabo8@emich.edu or call 734-487-6435.
Collage & Chill at Dzanc House – Aug. 5, 2025
Every first and third Tuesday of each month, local arts organization Dzanc House offers a relaxing Collage & Chill event from 6 to 8 p.m. The next Collage & Chill event will be on Aug. 5.
According to Dzanc House's website, Collage & Chill has no set agenda or theme; the event is simply an opportunity for people to get together and create collages.
Supplies will be provided, but attendees are also welcome to bring their own. There is no fee to attend the event, but $5 donations are appreciated.
Dzanc House is located at 402 S. Huron St. in Ypsilanti.
