Name: Community Play Reading: Mother Courage
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03

Locally owned coffee roastery and espresso tasting room, located in Ypsilanti's Depot Town. Hyperion also offers labs to develop your coffee-tasting palate, learn about coffee cultivation, genetics & fermentation, and mastering espresso extraction techniques.

Hyperion Coffee Co.

Sidetrack's burgers were rated in the top 20 by GQ magazine. Sidetrack was also used as a location in the Hilary Swank film Conviction. Sidetrack Bar and Grill serves gourmet burgers, deep fried pickles, and features 16 microbrews on tap.

Sidetrack Bar & Grill

MAIZ brings the fresh flavors of Mexico to Washtenaw County with modern Mexican cuisine prepared from scratch daily. You won't find anything canned or frozen on your plate at MAIZ. MAIZ is locally owned and operated and uses local purveyors and local ingredients. Authentic recipes ensure that you leave stuffed and satisfied.

MAIZ Mexican Cantina

This museum features automotive stories about the Chevrolet Corvair, Tucker, Hudson, Kaiser-Frazer, and General Motors Hydra-matic; all with Ypsilanti connections! A featured car in the collection is #92, a 1952 Hudson Hornet race car owned by NASCAR champion Herb Thomas.

Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum

An elegant tavern in the middle of a state-of-the-art sports bar. Great pizza, reasonable prices, and friendly service.

Aubree's Pizzeria & Grill

Located on the second floor above Aubree's in historic Depot Town, Sticks offers a unique space with full bar, pool tables, darts, rooftop patio, and offers plenty of space for group events. Order from Aubree's downstairs then head upstairs for more fun.

Stick's-Depot Town

Schultz Outfitters in Ypsilanti is your one stop shop for all of your fly fishing needs. Visit to learn more about what's new in the shop, upcoming events and classes, guide trips, casting lessons, and destination travel. Schultz Outfitters operates a fly shop located in Ypsilanti's historic Depot Town on the banks of the Huron River. The store stocks the fly fishing gear you need for a successful day on the water – whether near or far. In addition to gear, they also carry one of the most comprehensive inventory of fly tying supplies in Michigan. The shop also serves as the hub for educational programs, including casting lessons, workshops, and classes. Schultz Outfitters also offers fly tying instruction for all skill levels.

Schultz Outfitters

The annual Michigan Summer Beer Festival is an outdoor, two day event held in Ypsilanti’s Historic Depot Town and sponsored by the Michigan Brewer’s Guild. The event allows visitors to sample 100 Michigan brewers offering over 1,000 different beer samples.

Michigan Summer Beer Festival

734 Brewing Company was started by three locals who grew up in the quirky town of Ypsilanti. Proud to be from Ypsi, this group wants their beer to showcase what it means to be from such a great place. They serve unpretentious brews in an environment that highlights their belief that everyone deserves the best. Serving up ales, hard seltzers, Nostalgie spirits, root beer, and a regular spot for community nights and live music.

734 Brewing Company

The Ypsilanti Freighthouse is a city-owned structure managed by the City of Ypsilanti, and formerly managed by the Friends of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse (FOYF). The Freighthouse can be rented out as a venue space for weddings, community events, and other occasions. Rentals include use of facility tables, chairs, and access to more resources depending on your preferred rental package.

Ypsilanti Freighthouse

Riverside is a 16 acre park on the Huron River in the center of Ypsilanti, linking downtown and Depot Town. It is the home to various events. Between these events, it hosts activities such as bicycling, dog walking, picnicking, fishing, and sunbathing. The park is part of the Washtenaw County Border to Border Trail as well as part of the Huron River Water Trail.

A universal design play structure was installed in December 2018, in honor of local leader, Liz Dahl MacGregor. Parking is available on the north end of the park, off Cross Street, just west of the river from 7am to 8pm; parking is also available to the south of the park, accessed via an alley just west of 6 W Michigan.

Riverside Park Ypsilanti

The Mix Fitness Studios offers a wide variety of offerings ranging from Strength Training, Mini Trampoline Bounce Classes, Yoga, special events, and more. The space strives to make fitness safe, fun, and effective. Trampoline Fitness might not be for everyone, but there are options for almost everyone! Have a blast bouncing to the beats in any of the bounce fitness offerings.

The Mix Fitness Studios

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

Take part in some free theatre over coffee and snacks! Join us for a community cold read of Bertolt Brecht's renowned play Mother Courage and Her Children. Written in response to the rise of Nazism and fascism in Europe and widely regarded as one of the greatest anti-war plays of all time, Mother Courage follows a women and her three adult children trying sell wares during the Thirty Years' War  
  
No charge to attend. Anyone who wants a part is welcome to read, and roles may rotate depending on interest. We'll start at Vertex and may migrate depending on the interests of the group. Food and beverage available for purchase.  
  
Those who can should bring a device to read from - we can share a link to the script, but physical copies are typically in short supply!

Community Play Reading: Mother Courage

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.

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