Welcome back to campus, Eagles! As the semester begins, there is no shortage of interesting events to attend in Ypsilanti.
Vinyasa Yoga for Beginners at Rhizome Roots — Jan. 13, 2025
No matter their level of experience, all who enjoy yoga are welcome to attend this accessible, beginner-friendly yoga class at the Rhizome Roots Studio at 108 Pearl Street on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. Vinyasa Yoga for Beginners meets every Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Signing up for the class is encouraged, but drop-ins are also welcome. The class is donation-based, and attendees are encouraged to make a $5-15 donation in cash or through Venmo.
To learn more about the event and sign up, visit the Rhizome Roots Studio website or find it on Facebook Events.
4th Annual Black Artist Exhibit Opening Reception — Jan. 16, 2026
On Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, the Riverside Arts Center will open its 4th Annual Black Artist Exhibition: Embracing Unity Through Art. This exhibition will be open until Feb. 28, 2026, and will honor Black History Month and the life of Martin Luther King Jr.
The opening reception will take place Jan. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Riverside Arts Center at 76 N. Huron Street in Ypsilanti. The reception will feature a special performance by violinist Rodney Lamar. The event is free with $5 donations encouraged.
To learn more about the exhibition, visit the Riverside Arts Center website or email info@riversidearts.org.
Ypsilanti Nutrition 2026 Vision Board Event — Jan. 18, 2026
At this event at local cafe Ypsilanti Nutrition, attendees can ring in the new year by setting goals and intentions for 2026. On Sunday, Jan. 18, from 3-5 p.m., attendees will create vision boards to provide inspiration and motivation throughout the year. The event will be facilitated by a licensed therapist.
General admission tickets cost $28.52 and are available on Eventbrite.com. The price includes a choice of one regular shake or mega tea as well as all vision board supplies and take-home tools.
Ypsilanti Nutrition is at 1338 Anna J. Stepp Drive. To learn more about the event, visit Eventbrite.com or Ypsilanti Nutrition's Facebook page.
MLK Day Service Project — Jan. 19. 2026
On Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, the library will recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a national day of service by inviting community members to participate in a service project to make greeting cards for Meals on Wheels. Attendees can also bring trial sizes of hygiene products to donate to the Warming Center and Hope Clinic.
The service project will take place from 2-4 p.m. in the Program Room at the Michigan Avenue branch of the YDL at 229 W. Michigan Ave. The event is free, and no registration is required. For more information, visit the YDL website.
