Looking for something interesting to do this week? Check out The Eastern Echo's list of upcoming events.
Michigan Water Color Society Traveling Exhibition — Friday, Nov. 14, 2025
Art lovers who want to see award-winning works of art can visit the Michigan Water Color Society's traveling exhibit at the Riverside Arts Center from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14.
The exhibit includes 30 recent works that received awards during the society's 2025 exhibition. The MWCS 78th Annual Exhibition featured 60 works selected from more than 200 entries.
See additional dates for the traveling exhibition open hours on the Riverside Arts Center website.
Admission to the art gallery is free; however, visitors are encouraged to donate $5 to support Riverside Arts Center programs.
"Othello" by Brevity Shakespeare — Thursday to Sunday, Nov. 13-16, 2025
Petie the Dog Productions and Brevity Shakespeare present "Othello" by William Shakespeare with performances at Riverside Arts Center over two weekends.
Shakespeare’s classic plot focuses on Othello, a Moorish general serving in the Venetian army who secretly gets married to Desdemona, a rich Venetian lady. But tragedy follows the newlyweds as Desdemona's spurned suitor Roderigo teams up with Othello's assistant Iago to destroy the marriage.
Brevity’s production sets the story in 1881 in San Francisco and Santa Catalina, California. Directed by Karl Sikkenga, Brevity Shakespeare refreshes Othello's story to a contemporary tale, designed to provide a fresh angle and greater audience inclusion.
Main cast actors include ShaRod Collins (Othello), LeVale Walker (Iago), Indigo Devito (Desdemona), Andrew Saint John (Cassio), Cameron Graham (Roderigo) and Karrie Waarala (Emilia).
Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-15, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16. The following week, the showtimes are 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Tickets are available online. Prices are $20 for a general admission and $15 for seniors, students and active-duty military. Additional group discounts are detailed on the PTD Productions website under Additional Information.
Accessible parking and wheelchair seating are offered. Merchandise is available on the PDT Productions website.
Crowder, Zach Williams and Matt Maher — Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025
Zach Williams will come from Jonesboro, Arkansas, to perform in Ypsilanti at the George Gervin GameAbove Center.
Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 7 p.m.
Ticket prices range from $52 to $94 and are available for purchase through the StubHub website.
Williams is a contemporary rock artist. In 2007, Williams performed with the band The Reformation. In 2016, he was signed to Provident Label Group, and that December, he released his No. 1 hit single “Chain Breaker.”
Queer Dance & Fitness — Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025
Rhizome Roots Studio offers dance and fitness classes for the Queer community and those interested in getting into the rhythm in an inclusive and supportive atmosphere.
Queer Dance & Fitness is offered every third Sunday of each month, including this upcoming Sunday, Nov. 16. The class is open to everyone.
The program includes three features. Yoga for Self-Love opens at 2:30 p.m., Burlesque for Beginners starts at 3:30 p.m., and the Friendsgiving & Games class begins at 5 p.m.
In class, participants can practice movement and mindfulness while making new friendships.
Registration is encouraged. Attendance fees are a sliding scale donation from $5 to $15 per class depending on participants' affordability.
See more dates on the Rhizome Roots Studio's Facebook page.
