Looking for some creative events in Washtenaw County? Check out these local arts events featured in the April 21, 2026, issue of Roots, the collaborative monthly arts and entertainment magazine between Cellar Roots and The Eastern Echo.
Theater
The Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats
Suggested for ages four and above, follow Peter as he experiences the wonders and wishes of early childhood. Adapted from Ezra Jack Keats' award-winning children's book, the play uses puppetry and light play to tell its story.
April 24 at 7 p.m., and April 25 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. | Sponberg Theatre, Eastern Michigan University | Admission: $6
The Hound of the Baskervilles
In this play, PTD Productions is set to bring one of Sherlock Holmes' most famous mysteries to life on stage with a more modern spin. Written by author Arthur Conan Doyle, see if the famous (and perhaps infamous) detective can come to the right conclusion before the killer gets away.
May 7-10 and 13-16 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday and Wednesday matinees at 2 p.m. | RAC Theater, Riverside Arts Center | General admission $20, students, seniors and active military at $15.
Animal Farm: A Fairy Story
The troupe uses marionettes and rod, hand and shadow puppets to bring Naia Venturi’s adaptation of George Orwell’s dystopian classic to life. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
April 23 & 26 at 7 p.m. and May 1, 9 & 16. at 7 p.m. | Dreamland Theater, 26 N. Washington St. | Admission: $15-$18, April 23 & 26 has pay what you can admission.
Film
Twin Peaks - Season One, Episodes 3 & 4
Considered a landmark turning point in television drama and often listed among the greatest television series of all time, David Lynch's groundbreaking prime-time television show can now be seen in theaters!
April 22 at 6 p.m. | Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. | Admission: $9.75-$11.75
VHS Masterpiece Theatre: Silent Running
VHS Masterpiece Theatre’s Earth Day presentation of Silent Running (1972), in the Screening Room. Enjoy $2 popcorn, snacks and pop, plus moviegoers receive a discount on Mini Golf, 18 holes for $6!
Silent Running is a dystopian sci-fi film directed by Douglas Trumbull, featuring Bruce Dern as Freeman Lowell, a botanist aboard a space freighter. In a future where all Earth flora is extinct, Lowell rebels against orders to destroy the last remaining forest biodomes, choosing to protect them with his loyal drones, Huey, Louie and Dewey.
April 22 at 7 p.m. | Putt-R-Round, 130 W. Michigan Ave | Admission: Free
Art Fairs
Pushing Up Daisies
Holy Bones presents its fourth annual Pushing Up Daisies event. Hosted at the Firehouse Museum, attendees can expect two floors of spring-themed horror art for sale.
May 2 from 12-6 p.m. | Firehouse Museum, 110 W. Cross St. | Admission: Free
Ypsi Artisans Market
Hosting a collection of over 40 small businesses, crafters, nonprofit organizations and food vendors based in Ypsilanti, the Ypsi Artisans Market offers attendees a chance to explore unique art and support local creators.
May 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Ypsilanti Freighthouse, 100 Market Place | Admission: Free
Live Music
Ian Fink at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse
An active member of Detroit's Jazz, Techno and house scene, Ian Fink has been playing for audiences since age 14. Fink, alongside other Jazz artists, is set to play at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse for an intimate performance.
April 24 at 7:30 p.m. | Ypsilanti Freighthouse, 100 Market Place | Admission: Pay what you wish, starting at $5
Beyond This Point: Musician Minus Instrument
What does a musician become without their instrument? Can they use their skills in other ways, and still make music? Musician Minus Instrument both breaks and expands what it means to be a musician and a performer. The “instruments” run the gamut from a loose jack cable to an IKEA desk lamp to simple bodies and voices. Beyond This Point, composed of Chicago-based collaborative percussion and arts trio Adam Rosenblatt, John Corkill and AJ Morrissey, straddles the disciplines of music, theater and science through gesture and ingenuity.
April 25 at 7:30 p.m. | Ypsilanti Freighthouse | Admission: Pay what you wish, starting at $5
Ypsilanti Community Choir 2026 Spring Concert
Join Ypsilanti Community Choir for its annual spring concert at Towsley Auditorium.
May 15 at 7:30 p.m. | Towsley Auditorium, 4800 E. Huron River Drive | Admission: Free, donations encouraged
Fashion
Faith and Fashion Show
Aiding Ypsilanti residents with rent support through its ticket sales, Ruth Mella's Ministry presents its "Faith and Fashion Show," a night of elegant faith-based fashion and worship.
May 2 from 7-9 p.m. | Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St. | Admission: RSVP required, donations encouraged
Poetry
Jared's Amorphous Blob Workshop
Join Jared M. Bentley, winner of YpsiWrites' 2025-26 Writer of Ypsilanti award, for a night of friendly competition, innovation and storytelling in a welcoming environment.
May 16 from 2-3:30 p.m. | Ypsilanti Public Library, Michigan Avenue branch | Admission: Free registration
Dance
Anything Goes, Student Choreography Concert
Company E, Eastern Michigan University Dance's official performing company, is set to feature a night of choreography and performances by dance majors and minors.
April 25 from 7-9 p.m. | Pease Auditorium, Eastern Michigan University | Admission: $10, LBC approved
Workshops
Intro Cyanotype Workshop with Madison Cantrell
Madison Cantrell will introduce the cyanotype process, its history and share artist examples. Participants will then go on a short walk to collect natural materials to create with, but are welcome to bring in their own objects too. Participants will then be led to create five unique sun prints of their own to take home.
April 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Dzanc House, 402 S. Huron St. | Admission: $35
