Name: A2CT's Machinal
Start: 2026-12-13
End: 2026-12-13

Ann Arbor’s oldest community theater group has been fostering a love of theater for over 95 years, presenting plays, musicals, and Junior Theatre productions. Workshops and volunteer opportunities also available. Season runs September through June. Please visit the website at a2ct.org for full schedule!

Ann Arbor Civic Theatre

Bohemian-styled setting offering, up a delicious variety of vegan bakery goods & custom cakes.

Big City Small World Bakery

Tasty Bakery wants to change your mind about gluten free! Their mission is to have products that are enjoyed by everyone - gluten intolerant or not. Tasty offers high-quality, gluten-free artisan baked goods that are indiscernible from any high-end glutinous baked goods.

Tasty Bakery

Speakeasy-themed bar located in Downtown Ann Arbor serving a wide variety of crafted cocktails, beers, wines, and rare specialty whiskeys, plus a food menu including charcuterie boards and sliders.

The Last Word

Nightclub featuring two full-service bars, dance floor, great sound system and lighting, newly revamped elevated VIP areas. Open three nights a week (Thursday-Saturday). Recurring events weekly.

LIVE Nightclub

Night club and lounge with seating and a dancefloor. Pool table available to all guests along with food and drinks until 2am. Space available to book for public or private events.

Club Above

The Heidelberg Restaurant on Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor has been serving fine German food since 1961, but is much more than a German restaurant – it’s actually three floors of dining, drinking, dancing, and entertainment!

On the main floor is the “Alpine Dining Room”. Enjoy casual pub style service in a classic beer hall setting. In the basement, the Rathskeller serves fine German lagers, wheat beers, American beer, liquor, and German wines. The upper floor, The Club Above, has nightly entertainment and complete bar.

Heidelberg Restaurant

The Ann Arbor YMCA offers a wide variety of healthy living activities for all ages. Youth enrichment opportunities include classes in the arts and humanities, leadership and civic engagement programs, team sports and more. Fitness classes and team sports are also offered for adults. Visit the website for a schedule of activities.

Ann Arbor YMCA

Aventura began in 2013, like many seductive ideas, with creative individuals seeking adventure. When restaurateur Sava Farah acquired the 1800s-era building that now houses Aventura, she was instantly captivated by its rich history, unique patina, and undeniable character. The space itself became the source of inspiration, setting the stage for what Aventura would ultimately become: a celebrated destination for authentic Spanish cuisine.​

With its vibrant atmosphere, exciting menu and diverse dining experiences, Aventura offers an authentic and lively environment that brings a true taste of Spain to Ann Arbor.

Aventura

Many organic ingredients make up their newly created recipes, made from scratch for you. This includes their unique whole wheat breads and yummy sauces. First Bite uses basic ingredients to create each recipe from scratch. Minimal cooking ensures that nutrients are optimally captured. They don’t use anything you can’t trust, such as artificial colors, additives, preservatives, GMO foods, excessive sodium, processed foods such as white flour, or refined sugars.

First Bite

Housed in a century-old building with a warm, casual atmosphere. The menu focuses on fresh ingredients and seasonal items, prepared from scratch. On-site brewery creates handcrafted beers.

Grizzly Peak Brewing Company

The Blind Pig is one of the hippest hangouts in town. Live music Mon-Sat. Cover varies. Downstairs is the 8 Ball Saloon with full bar, pool tables, dartboards, video games, and TVs.

Blind Pig/ 8 Ball Saloon

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

By Sophie Treadwell

Directed by Brie Sloves

This gripping Expressionist masterpiece follows a young stenographer trapped in a suffocatingly mechanical society as she is driven from a loveless marriage into a passionate affair—and ultimately, a desperate act of murder.

December 4, 5, 11, 12 at 7:30pm

December 6, 13 at 2pm

A2CT's Machinal

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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