Name: Long Story Short: A monthly storytelling night
Start: 2026-09-22
End: 2026-10-27

Crafting Community through Joy and Laughter Improv and beer!? What do they have in common?

Improv has this unique way of bringing people together and building community in the most fun way possible - PLAY. The best improv performances bring together unique perspectives to discover something truly new and ephemeral, which will only happen once.

Craft beer at its best is all about sharing and openness. Bridging gaps and exploring flavors. Sourcing the best ingredients from all over the world.

Hear.Say Brewing + Theater

Chela's provides authentic Mexican street-food at cheap prices. Tacos, tortas, quesadillas, desserts and more! Stop by for daily, delicious specials you'll love.

Chela's - S. Maple

Chan Garden offers delicious dining, takeout and delivery to Ann Arbor, MI. Chan Garden is a cornerstone in the Ann Arbor community and has been recognized for its outstanding Chinese cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Their Chinese restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.

Chan Garden

Pilar's Tamales is a local favorite featuring the cuisine of El Salvador.

Pilar's Tamales

Offers delicious dining, takeout and delivery. Hot Pot Chen is a cornerstone in the community and has been recognized for its outstanding Chinese cuisine, excellent service, and friendly staff.

Hot Pot Chen

American breakfast served anytime. Lunch menu offering homemade soups and specialty sandwiches. Korean luncheon specials.

Bell's Diner

Looking for the best pizza in Ann Arbor? Rejoice, you aficionados of all things pizza pie, the seemingly endless search is finally over. From thin crust to deep dish to gluten-free options and beyond, Cottage Inn has got you covered.

Since 1948 they've offered the Ann Arbor community superior products using only the finest ingredients available. Not to mention, they're always listening to our customers in an effort to provide the best possible service around. The result? Decadent, delicious, delivery-ready gourmet pizza.

Cottage Inn - Stadium Blvd.

Mexican eatery in a strip mall with a sizable menu of classic dishes, plus daiquiris & margaritas.

Don Juan Mexican Bar & Grill

Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Menu features steaks, chicken, seafood, pasta, and Mexican and Greek dishes.

Holiday's

The mission of The Little Seedling is simple, to provide families with the products they need and access to the information they are searching for. They offer diapers, strollers, car seats, apparel, toys, books, gifts, crafts and many other items.

The Little Seedling

An independent bookstore nestled on Ann Arbor's west side in Westgate Shopping Center. Nicola's Books frequently hosts poetry nights and events for the public with opportunities to meet your favorite authors.

Nicola's Books

An acronym for all five Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie and Superior), HOMES Brewery brings a unique lineup of handcrafted brews and a menu of Asian street-style food to Ann Arbor's West Side.

Comfortable setting either indoors or out, on the patio's picnic tables and benches built around electric fire pits.

HOMES Brewery

The [Ann Arbor Sports Commission](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/ "Ann Arbor Sports Commission") works diligently to improve the quality of life through sports for all of Washtenaw County. The [Ann Arbor area](https://www.annarbor.org/ "Ann Arbor area") attracts both sports enthusiasts and participants alike. Thanks to its [easy accessibility](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/getting-here-getting-around/ "easy accessibility"), [wide range of facilities](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/facilities-venues/ "wide range of facilities") available and variety of [dining](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "dining") & [entertainment](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/ "entertainment") options, the Ann Arbor area is a favorite of sporting event organizations. The area has a rich sporting culture seeding in the history of two Division 1 athletic programs ([University of Michigan](https://www.annarbor.org/university-of-michigan/ "University of Michigan") and Eastern Michigan University) and several other small institutions. The Ann Arbor Sports was formed to attract amateur sporting events to the Ann Arbor region by assisting organizers every step of the way.

Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, a [foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "foodie's paradise"), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/ "walkable downtown") bursting with [world-class arts and culture](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ "world-class arts and culture"). Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant network of [communities across Washtenaw County](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/ "communities across Washtenaw County"). With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

Ann Arbor Sports Commission

**Long Story Short** is a monthly storytelling night where people share true, personal stories inspired by a different theme each month. Join us for an intimate evening of honesty, laughter, connection, and the moments that make us human.

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We offer intimate shows in a 55-person theater space that is fully enclosed within hear.say brewing. Grab a drink, enjoy a bite to eat, and see a fantastic performance. Locally owned and operated in Ann Arbor, MI.

Long Story Short: A monthly storytelling night

Flat Water is a Big Bear Tournaments ice hockey tournament in Ann Arbor, Michigan, running October 2–4, 2026. Sanctioned by USA Hockey, the event welcomes 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U teams at B, A and AA levels. Each team is guaranteed four games, with the final game serving as a championship or consolation contest, and game periods vary by age division.

Big Bear Tournaments Flat Water - Ann Arbor, MI

Our Mission: To host youth hockey tournaments throughout North America that provide competitive divisions to teams of all skill levels and create the best tournament experience at an exceptional value.

Big Bear Tournaments

The 9th Annual 5K Domestic Violence Awareness Run/Walk is an in-person community event at Frog Island Park in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Participants can run or walk alongside friends and family while raising awareness and showing support for people affected by domestic violence. This approximately three-and-a-half-hour event offers a meaningful way for the community to come together in support of survivors.&#x20;

9th Annual 5K Domestic Violence Awareness Run/Walk

E-Race the Stigma with the Trinity Health Probility Ann Arbor Marathon! Supporting local mental health charities, participants run through the vibrant streets of downtown Ann Arbor, then wind their way through the panoramic University of Michigan campus. The marathon, half-marathon, and 10K courses also encompass stretches along the Huron River and Gallup Park and through Nichols Arboretum before returning to campus and downtown.

Probility Ann Arbor Marathon

The 2026 Women in Sports: ElevateHER Summit, presented by Michigan Athletics, brings together student-athletes, alumni, community members, coaches and attendees for an evening focused on opportunity, leadership and the future of women in sports. Held October 15 at Crisler Center, the event features networking with current and former student-athletes and coaches beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by a panel at 6 p.m. with Michigan alumnae and prominent sports-industry leaders including Andrea Joyce, Kate Johnson, Estee Portnoy, Casey E. Taylor and Li Li Leung. The summit offers storytelling, professional development, networking and mentorship.

Long Story Short: A monthly storytelling night

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