Looking for something to do this week in Ypsilanti? Check out some of these local events taking place March 17-23, 2026.
Ypsi Alehouse Open Mic — March 17, 2026
Looking for a chance to perform onstage? Try this open mic at the Ypsi Alehouse on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 7 p.m. All acoustic musicians are welcome to participate in this event hosted by local singer-songwriter Phil McMillion, the Ann Arbor Observer's website stated.
For more information, visit the Ypsi Alehouse website or the Nightspots Concerts section of the Ann Arbor Observer's website.
The Ypsi Alehouse is at 124 Pearl St., Suite 100, Ypsilanti.
Art + Afterlife at Dzanc House — March 19, 2026
On Thursday, March 19, 2026, Holy Bones will host Art + Afterlife in conjunction with Dzanc House, an event that provides a safe space where people can explore themes often considered taboo, particularly death, grief, healing and the afterlife.
Attendees are welcome to express their ideas or experiences through artwork, music, poetry or any creative medium. At the same time, sharing art is entirely optional, and attendees do not need to be artists or have recently experienced personal loss. The event's Facebook page invites attendees to arrive ready to listen, appreciate and connect with open hearts.
Art + Afterlife will take place 6-9 p.m. at Dzanc House, located at 402 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti. For more information, visit the Events and Workshops section of the Dzanc House website or the Holy Bones Facebook page.
Drop-in Improv Games: Ypsi Improv — March 21, 2026
Local group Ypsi Improv invites community members ages 16 and older to join an afternoon of improv games at the Riverside Arts Center on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The session will take place 2-5 p.m., according to the group's Meetup page. The first two hours will be a regular improv session, and the last hour will be focused on a specific improv skill. No experience is required.
Tickets are $8, or $15 for those who want to attend the specific skill session, and can be purchased at the door or in advance via PayPal or Venmo. To learn more about payment or the group, visit www.meetup.com/ypsi-improv/.
For those unable to attend March 21 but would like to attend in the future, Ypsi Improv will continue offering these sessions through June 2026. More information about scheduling is available on the group's Meetup page.
The Riverside Arts Center is at 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti.
En Gang Till! at the Ypsi Alehouse — March 21, 2026
Looking for something a little different in a concert? On Saturday, March 21, 2026, the Ypsi Alehouse will host En Gang Till. This local ensemble will perform Norwegian folk music on traditional instruments, the Ann Arbor Observer stated. The concert will take place at 7 p.m., according to the Ypsi Alehouse website.
For more information, check the Ypsi Alehouse website or the Nightspots section on the Ann Arbor Observer's website.
