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Eastern Michigan University students to present in 46th Undergraduate Symposium

By Laura Meriweather and Lauren Holloway · Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Eastern Michigan University's 46th annual Undergraduate Symposium is scheduled for March 27, 2026.

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What's the Move? March 17-23

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, March 17, 2026

From open mic nights to concerts and more, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti. Get the scoop on what's happening March 17-23, 2026.

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Ypsilanti artisan market moves to Michigan Firehouse Museum

By Allie Beecher · Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Ypsilanti artisan market Holy Bones has moved from the Ypsilanti Freighthouse to the Michigan Firehouse Museum.

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What's the Move? March 3-9

By Allie Beecher · Monday, March 2, 2026

From musical theater performances to songwriting workshops, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti. Check out this list of events happening March 3-9, 2026.

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Roots Ypsilanti arts events: Feb. 24, 2026

By Jada Hauser and Gray Connor · Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

A look at some arts and entertainment events coming up in Washtenaw County.

The edge of a brick building with a sign protruding from its right side. The sign is black and in the shape of the letter L. The top part of the sign says "Coworking" in white capital letters, and the word is written vertically. The bottom part of the sign says "BOS" in colorful capital letters, and beneath that, the words "Back Office Studio" are written in white capital letters. There is a row of trees with green leaves near the building, and the sky overhead is sunny.

What's the Move? Feb. 24 - March 2

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

There is always something to do in Ypsilanti. Check out this list from The Eastern Echo of events coming up Feb. 24 - March 2, 2026.

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What's the Move? Feb. 17-23

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026

There's always something to do in Ypsilanti! From karaoke events to zine workshops, there is something for everyone Feb. 17-23, 2026.

Putt-R-Round opens at new location, offers putt arcade

By Katherine Tatomir · Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

Putt-R-Round has re-opened at 130 W. Michigan Ave., offering more games, a party room and the occasional movie night.

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Local friendship and self-love events for Valentine's Day

By Allie Beecher and Gray Connor · Monday, Feb. 9, 2026

No date? No problem. Celebrate friendship and self-love this Valentine's Day with Ypsilanti community and Eastern Michigan University campus events.

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What's the Move? Feb. 3-9

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026

Get the scoop on what's happening in Ypsilanti from Feb. 3-9, 2026.

Sexapalooza event encourages students to have conversations about sex

By AnnaBelle Favre · Monday, Feb. 2, 2026

Eastern Michigan University students learned about safe, consensual sex at this year's Sexapalooza event on campus.

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Rhizome Roots Studio fosters community with monthly open-mic nights

By Lauren Holloway · Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026

Rhizome Roots Studio in Ypsilanti welcomes residents to open mic nights each first Friday of the month.

Roots Ypsilanti Arts Events: Jan. 27, 2026

By Jada Hauser and Gray Connor · Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026

Browse these upcoming Ypsilanti arts events, featuring music, comedy, poetry, and more.

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Carry the Love brings two-day worship event to EMU

By Gray Connor · Monday, Jan. 26, 2026

Carry the Love offers group worship and evangelism training for students at Eastern Michigan University.

The storefront of a building decorated for the winter holidays. Snowflakes, green wreaths and other winter-themed items are painted on the glass doors and windows of the building. In front of the building is a white sign that says "Rhizome Roots" in gold and red letters. It is night, and the lights in the building are on.

What's the Move? Jan. 13-19

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026

From yoga classes to art exhibitions to vision board events, there is no shortage of events happening in Ypsilanti Jan. 13-19, 2026.

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What's the Move? Dec. 30 - Jan. 5

By Allie Beecher · Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025

From comedy drag spectaculars to socials for fiber artists, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti! Read on to find out what's happening this week.

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What's the Move? Dec. 23-29

By Allie Beecher · Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025

From meditation sessions to Dungeons and Dragons campaigns to Zumba classes, there is no shortage of things to do in Ypsilanti Dec. 23-29, 2025.

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What’s the Move? Dec. 16-22

By Israel Shriki · Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025

Several off-campus events are scheduled for Dec. 16-22, 2025, including local music shows and an artisan market.

What’s the Move? Dec. 9-15

By Israel Shriki · Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025

Several off-campus events are scheduled to take place Dec. 9-15, 2025, including a free Christmas party at the Ypsilanti Historical Society and a free youth orchestra performance.

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What's the Move? Dec. 2-8

By Israel Shriki · Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025

Several off-campus events are scheduled to take place Dec. 2-8, 2025, including First Fridays in Ypsilanti, a winter farms market and a local theater show.