events

What’s the Move? Sept. 30 - Oct. 6

By Israel Shriki · Monday, Sept. 29, 2025

There are several off-campus events taking place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, including local tastings, art exhibitions, clubbing, and volunteering.

What’s the Move? Sept. 23-29

By Allie Beecher and Israel Shriki · Monday, Sept. 22, 2025

Looking for something fun to do this week? The Eastern Echo has its readers covered with this list of events happening in and around Ypsilanti.

A photo outside of the Office of Academic Travel Programs. There is a tall banner pointing to the office doors that says "Study Abroad" and "Go through the double doors".

Study Abroad Fair offers students a chance to see the world

By Laura Meriweather · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025

Two red kayaks with yellow paddles enter the river. The leftmost remains halfway on the bank as two individuals help a child into the kayak.

What's the move? Sept. 16-22

By Israel Shriki and Natalie Kyle · Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

From art club to music events, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti. Check out this article for more details about fun events happening in the area.

Two actors dressed as armored knights ride brown horses past each other while jousting with long sticks.

The Michigan Renaissance Festival introduces new features for its 46th season

By Matt Hodges · Friday, Sept. 12, 2025

In addition to long-running staples, such as the pub crawl, royal jousts, and the hawk walk, the 2025 Michigan Renaissance Fair offers several new attractions, including the Wicked Wand Workshop, a Ninja Warrior inspired obstacle course, and a petting zoo.

Vintage sign located on the Tap Room's building exterior. It reads "Tap Room" with a cocktail glass pictured beside it.

What’s the move? Sept. 9-15

By Lilly Kujawski · Monday, Sept. 8, 2025

From VeganFest to drag bingo, a lot is happening in Ypsilanti this week from Sept. 9-15.

A crowd of students stopping at the tables of different student organizations and clubs at EagleFest

What's the move? Sept. 2-9

By Allie Beecher · Monday, Sept. 1, 2025

Get the scoop on what's happening on and around campus this week!

A welcome table with a green Eastern Michigan tablecloth and various EMU freebies. An eagle stuffed animal sits on the table close to the camera.

What's the move? Aug. 26 – Sept. 1

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025

Spice up the first week of school with one of these events!

What's the move? Aug. 13 – 19

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025

Get the scoop on what's happening in Ypsilanti Aug. 13–19, 2025.

Leafy green tree branches frame a pedestrian in the background on a bridge in Frog Island Park. Overhead, the sky is blue, and the sun is shining.

What's the move? Aug. 6 – 12

By Allie Beecher · Monday, Aug. 4, 2025

Get the scoop on events happening in and around Ypsilanti this week!

Natural bar soaps with no packaging line two shelves in rows, sorted by their color and scent. Scent names are carved into most of the soap bars, and tags in front of each type explain the ingredients used in each.

Zero Waste Ypsi debuts in Ypsilanti community with Plastic Free July Challenge

By Natalie Kyle · Friday, July 25, 2025

Nonprofit Zero Waste Ypsi will host a five-day Plastic Free July Challenge from July 28 to Aug. 1, 2025, to get the community involved in helping the planet in a fun and collaborative way.

A long table with a black tablecloth is set up in the center of Bridge Community Café, and adorned with eight glass vases containing colorful cut flowers of different varieties.

What's the move? July 22-29 events

By Allie Beecher · Monday, July 21, 2025

To beat summer boredom, check out some of these fun and interesting events happening in and around Ypsilanti this week.

An ad for the Detroit Amps live event has a white background with a black outline of a basketball and a crown at the bottom. At the top, yellow text says “Summer." Underneath, blue text says “Big," and red text next to it shows the number three. “Detroit Amps live” is written in black cursive across the middle of the image.

What's the Move? July 15-21

By Israel Shriki · Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Get the scoop on events happening in and around Ypsilanti from July 15-21, 2025.

A street view of the buildings in Depot Town, with "Ralley in The Alley, Depot Town Cruise Night" text in the top left corner.

What's the Move? July 8-14

By Israel Shriki · Monday, July 7, 2025

From dance classes and music events to Depot Town Cruise Night, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti! Check out this article for more details about fun events happening in the area.

Close-up of musician Dixon Hammond, better-known by his stage name Dixon's Violin.

What's the Move? June 24-30

By Israel Shriki · Tuesday, June 24, 2025

From a baseball game to a live concert, here are some of the events happening around the Ypsilanti area during June.

The entrance of the EMU student center has a few stairs to step on and three front doors to enter. The building is made of red brick walls and glass windows.

What's the Move? June 17-23

By Israel Shriki · Monday, June 16, 2025

Bored during summer break? Check out these events on and around Eastern Michigan University's campus!

Michigan Student Action holds know your rights event on protesting

By Quanzelle Wyatt · Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Michigan Student Action held a Know Your Rights event about protesting for young people interested in getting involved in organizing and activism.

Colorful buildings house shops and restaurants along the Depot Town main street, with the city's clock post, at right, mounted in the middle of one of the pedestrian crosswalks.

What's the Move? June 3-9

By Israel Shriki · Sunday, June 1, 2025

June is the month when spring moves into summer, and from parties to games to live theater, it offers a wide variety of options for those seeking entertainment in the Ypsilanti area.

The Echo's guide to celebrating Pride Month in Michigan

By Ameera Salman · Friday, May 30, 2025

There are endless ways to celebrate Pride across the state, and not just in June. Put on your rainbows and celebrate loudly and proudly.

Ypsilanti's Star Studio hosts Rainbow Runway

By Quanzelle Wyatt · Tuesday, May 27, 2025

The best thing about the job at Star Studios for owner Angel Vanas is seeing people finally feel like themselves after seeing their hair.