Community Calendar

Neighborhood Theatre Group's annual Black Cat show is back and this year it's all about folk horror. Join us around the campfire for tales and scares that are sure get you in the mood for Halloween!

Directed by Marisa Dluge

Written by the cast and A.M. Dean, Kim Gray, and Aeron C. Wade.

Starring: Kylista Geiger, Jennifer Jakubowski, Muthu Jayatissa, Jessica Lee, Patrice Linman, Greg Pizzino, Josh Stewart, and Greg Woodring

October 17-19 and 23-25. Thurs-Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2pm at The Back Office Studio (13 N Washington St)

$15 Online, $20 at Door, $12 Students

There will be special Campfire Floor Seating! (Must be purchased online)

Add some mini golf fun to your outing with a special NTG attendee price from Putt-R-Round! While you’re in the neighborhood, play this unique 18 hole indoor mini golf course and five signature Putt Arcade games with prizes for only $13! Right around the corner from NTG at 108 W. Michigan Ave. Hours and info: https://puttrround.com/ (Offer good for 30 days after show date)

Parking in Ypsilanti is free after 6pm and on weekends.

Tickets are non-refundable. Neighborhood Theatre Group is a non-profit theatre company.

Theatre NOVA Presents the World Premiere of
DRY SUMMER by Robert Axelrod

Depressed and longing to get his life back on track, gay, Jewish, twenty-something Ethan returns to his Ann Arbor family home. When he takes a job as a “sober companion” to his recovering alcoholic neighbor, an unconventional friendship ensues. Full of Ann Arbor references, this charming and nostalgic play takes us all home. Directed by Brittany Connors.

Shows Fridays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm

Neighborhood Theatre Group's annual Black Cat show is back and this year it's all about folk horror. Join us around the campfire for tales and scares that are sure get you in the mood for Halloween!

Directed by Marisa Dluge

Written by the cast and A.M. Dean, Kim Gray, and Aeron C. Wade.

Starring: Kylista Geiger, Jennifer Jakubowski, Muthu Jayatissa, Jessica Lee, Patrice Linman, Greg Pizzino, Josh Stewart, and Greg Woodring

October 17-19 and 23-25. Thurs-Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2pm at The Back Office Studio (13 N Washington St)

$15 Online, $20 at Door, $12 Students

There will be special Campfire Floor Seating! (Must be purchased online)

Add some mini golf fun to your outing with a special NTG attendee price from Putt-R-Round! While you’re in the neighborhood, play this unique 18 hole indoor mini golf course and five signature Putt Arcade games with prizes for only $13! Right around the corner from NTG at 108 W. Michigan Ave. Hours and info: https://puttrround.com/ (Offer good for 30 days after show date)

Parking in Ypsilanti is free after 6pm and on weekends.

Tickets are non-refundable. Neighborhood Theatre Group is a non-profit theatre company.

Yourist Studio Gallery hosts The Great Lakes Cup Show, a juried exhibition celebrating the diverse forms, colors, textures, imagery and techniques of Great Lakes ceramics via the cup. You’re invited to join us in our gallery for the Opening Night Reception. On October 24th, from 6:30-8:30 pm, we will celebrate the 40 artists featured in this year’s show and their one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces. The judges will announce “Best in Show” prizes, while gallery goers can vote for their favorite cup in the “Peoples Choice” award! Come enjoy refreshments, mingle with the artists, and toast their cups. All are welcome.

Exhibition hours:
October 24-November 15
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
12:00-6:00 pm

Opening night reception:
October 24
6:30-8:30 pm

In addition to juried cups, the show will feature works by four invited ceramic artists: Charlotte Grenier, Kenyon Hansen, Tom Phardel, and Brian Westrick.

The exhibition is free and open to the public.

Theatre NOVA Presents the World Premiere of
DRY SUMMER by Robert Axelrod

Depressed and longing to get his life back on track, gay, Jewish, twenty-something Ethan returns to his Ann Arbor family home. When he takes a job as a “sober companion” to his recovering alcoholic neighbor, an unconventional friendship ensues. Full of Ann Arbor references, this charming and nostalgic play takes us all home. Directed by Brittany Connors.

Shows Fridays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm

Neighborhood Theatre Group's annual Black Cat show is back and this year it's all about folk horror. Join us around the campfire for tales and scares that are sure get you in the mood for Halloween!

Directed by Marisa Dluge

Written by the cast and A.M. Dean, Kim Gray, and Aeron C. Wade.

Starring: Kylista Geiger, Jennifer Jakubowski, Muthu Jayatissa, Jessica Lee, Patrice Linman, Greg Pizzino, Josh Stewart, and Greg Woodring

October 17-19 and 23-25. Thurs-Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2pm at The Back Office Studio (13 N Washington St)

$15 Online, $20 at Door, $12 Students

There will be special Campfire Floor Seating! (Must be purchased online)

Add some mini golf fun to your outing with a special NTG attendee price from Putt-R-Round! While you’re in the neighborhood, play this unique 18 hole indoor mini golf course and five signature Putt Arcade games with prizes for only $13! Right around the corner from NTG at 108 W. Michigan Ave. Hours and info: https://puttrround.com/ (Offer good for 30 days after show date)

Parking in Ypsilanti is free after 6pm and on weekends.

Tickets are non-refundable. Neighborhood Theatre Group is a non-profit theatre company.

Yourist Studio Gallery hosts The Great Lakes Cup Show, a juried exhibition celebrating the diverse forms, colors, textures, imagery and techniques of Great Lakes ceramics via the cup. You’re invited to join us in our gallery for the Opening Night Reception. On October 24th, from 6:30-8:30 pm, we will celebrate the 40 artists featured in this year’s show and their one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces. The judges will announce “Best in Show” prizes, while gallery goers can vote for their favorite cup in the “Peoples Choice” award! Come enjoy refreshments, mingle with the artists, and toast their cups. All are welcome.

Exhibition hours:
October 24-November 15
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
12:00-6:00 pm

Opening night reception:
October 24
6:30-8:30 pm

In addition to juried cups, the show will feature works by four invited ceramic artists: Charlotte Grenier, Kenyon Hansen, Tom Phardel, and Brian Westrick.

The exhibition is free and open to the public.

Theatre NOVA Presents the World Premiere of
DRY SUMMER by Robert Axelrod

Depressed and longing to get his life back on track, gay, Jewish, twenty-something Ethan returns to his Ann Arbor family home. When he takes a job as a “sober companion” to his recovering alcoholic neighbor, an unconventional friendship ensues. Full of Ann Arbor references, this charming and nostalgic play takes us all home. Directed by Brittany Connors.

Shows Fridays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm

Neighborhood Theatre Group's annual Black Cat show is back and this year it's all about folk horror. Join us around the campfire for tales and scares that are sure get you in the mood for Halloween!

Directed by Marisa Dluge

Written by the cast and A.M. Dean, Kim Gray, and Aeron C. Wade.

Starring: Kylista Geiger, Jennifer Jakubowski, Muthu Jayatissa, Jessica Lee, Patrice Linman, Greg Pizzino, Josh Stewart, and Greg Woodring

October 17-19 and 23-25. Thurs-Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2pm at The Back Office Studio (13 N Washington St)

$15 Online, $20 at Door, $12 Students

There will be special Campfire Floor Seating! (Must be purchased online)

Add some mini golf fun to your outing with a special NTG attendee price from Putt-R-Round! While you’re in the neighborhood, play this unique 18 hole indoor mini golf course and five signature Putt Arcade games with prizes for only $13! Right around the corner from NTG at 108 W. Michigan Ave. Hours and info: https://puttrround.com/ (Offer good for 30 days after show date)

Parking in Ypsilanti is free after 6pm and on weekends.

Tickets are non-refundable. Neighborhood Theatre Group is a non-profit theatre company.

Ypsilanti Township is holding this completely free event. Please consider joining us for a fun-filled Trunk-or-Treat afternoon on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm at the Community Center (2025 E Clark Road). Each child will receive a hot meal from a food truck.

Calling all spooky decorators!
Last year, we had approximately 350-400 kids visit us and this year we are looking for more trunks for them to get treats from. Bring your trunk, your treats, and make this a magical afternoon for the kids!