Looking for something to do in Ypsilanti? Check out this list of upcoming local events compiled by The Eastern Echo.
Poetry Month Workshop Sessions — April 9, 2026
The Ypsilanti District Library is celebrating National Poetry Month by hosting a poetry workshop every Thursday throughout April at its Michigan Avenue branch. Anyone is welcome to come by to meet fellow writers and workshop a piece of poetry. These workshops will lead up to the YDL's open mic and award ceremony April 24, 2026.
Each workshop takes place 4-5 p.m. in Meeting Room 2 at the Michigan Avenue branch. The next one will take place April 9, and two others are scheduled for April 16 and 23.
The workshops are free, and no registration is required. To learn more, visit the YDL's website.
The Michigan Avenue branch of the YDL is at 229 W. Michigan Ave.
Astronomicon 9 — April 10-12, 2026
From Friday, April 10, to Sunday, April 12, 2026, the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest will host Astronomicon 9, a pop culture convention featuring panels and events for all ages. The convention will feature cosplay contests for children and adults, panels with guests such as Dave Coulier and Billy Zane, and more.
The convention's website lists its hours as 5-10 p.m. Friday, April 10; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 11; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 12. Tickets vary in price and are available for purchase on the convention's website, astronomicon.com. For more information, visit the website or email info@astronomicon.com.
The Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest is at 1275 S. Huron St. in Ypsilanti.
Ink Drinker Reading Series: A City On Mars — April 11, 2026
On Saturday, April 11, 2026, the YDL will host the fourth session of its new series The Ink Drinker, which introduces participants to the work of different authors and facilitates conversation. This time, attendees will explore "A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?" by Kelly Weinersmith.
The session will take place 3-5 p.m. in the Program Room at the Michigan Avenue branch of the YDL. It is free and no registration is required. To learn more, visit the YDL's website.
Frames and Frequencies: Silent Films with Live Music — April 11, 2026
Silent films are not just a thing of the 1920s. A collaboration between the Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti and the University Musical Society at the University of Michigan invited filmmakers in Washtenaw County to submit short silent films. On Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., selected films will be shown back-to-back at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse with live improvised music from Resonant Soundscapes, a group of Michigan-based artists.
This event is pay-what-you-wish, but those interested in attending must pay at least $5 to get a ticket. To purchase tickets and learn more about the event, visit ums.org/performance/frames-and-frequencies/.
The Spinning Dot Theatre Playwriting Workshop Performance — April 12, 2026
On Sunday, April 12, 2026, in partnership with Spinning Dot Theatre, the Whittaker branch of the YDL will host new voices brought to life in plays written as part of a series of local community workshops over the past year. Led by playwrights José Casas and Adam Weisman, these workshops were a creative space focused on youth empowerment and diversity. Now, in this culmination, workshop participants will share their work.
The event will take place at 2 p.m. in the Whittaker Community Room. For more information, visit the YDL website.
The Whittaker branch of the YDL is at 5577 Whittaker Road.
