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See and share the history, culture and community of Ypsilanti. Use the #YpsiReal hashtag when posting your Ypsilanti-area photos on social media, and they just might show up here!
From impeccable Elvis impersonations to the funkiest indie art fairs you can imagine, Ypsilanti’s events are 100% unique. Join us for vintage Volkswagen shows, Mad Hatter tea parties, puppeteering theatrical performances and more, year-round in historic and proud Ypsilanti.
Evolution ...
Jan 18, 2019 / Jan 20, 2019
Eastern Michigan University School of Music and Dance presents Evolution!
Faculty Sherry Jerome Wilkinson and Phil Simmons are joined ...
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MLK Jr. Celebration Keynote ...
Jan 21, 2019 / Jan 21, 2019
Keith Boykin is a CNN political commentator, New York Times best-selling author, journalist, actor and public speaker. He also teaches ...
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Snow Much Fun! ...
Jan 26, 2019
As part of the Winter Fun Fest event for Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation, we will be hosting Snow Much Fun! on January 26, 2019, ...
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The Original Harlem Globetrotters ...
Feb 1, 2019
The Original Harlem Globetrotters are on the road for their action-packed tour! A star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their ...
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Beau Monde: an Anthology ...
Feb 1, 2019 / Feb 2, 2019
Join PURe Dance Ensemble in Beau Monde, an Anthology of Black Dance in America. Celebrate the moments where movement and culture intersect ...
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MAIZ + Mindo: A Chocolate ...
Feb 9, 2019
You've tried wine and chocolate, but have you tried tequila and chocolate? It's a match made in heaven! We are partnering with ...
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Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra ...
Feb 17, 2019
It's the Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra's 20th anniversary! Come and celebrate 20 years of music making with local arts treasures!
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An Evening with Author and ...
Feb 27, 2019
YDL is honored to welcome Holocaust survivor, professor, and author Irene Butter. Her memoir, Shores Beyond Shores, details her journey ...
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Gabriel `Fluffy` Iglesias: ...
Mar 28, 2019
Stand-up comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias makes a stop in Ypsilanti during his Beyond the Fluffy tour! Iglesias's globally ...
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Much Ado About Nothing ...
Apr 5, 2019 / Apr 7, 2019
Entanglements, twists, and turns abound in this Shakespearean romantic comedy. Drawn together through hopeful rumor, witty warriors Beatrice ...
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Ypsilanti Color Run 5K ...
May 11, 2019
The happiest run under the sun! Only good vibes allowed. The Color Run is a five-kilometer, untimed event. At each kilometer mark, ...
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32nd Annual Michigan Vintage ...
May 18, 2019 / May 19, 2019
This year's Vintage Volkswagen Festival takes place in Riverside Park! The Michigan Vintage Volkswagen Club has been around since 1987, ...
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Discover the community pride and passion directly from the folks who experience Ypsilanti every day. Learn about upcoming events, hot dining spots, and those hidden gems that turn a visit into an adventure!
10 Ways to Worship Automotive ...
If you love classic cars, motorcycles, and automotive history, Ypsilanti is the place for you! Located 36 miles away from ...
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6 Little Gems That Will Take ...
Blast the Buddy Holly on your radio and take a delicious trip down memory lane! Ypsilanti, Michigan takes pride in ...
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#ErininA2: One Day in Ypsilanti ...
During our year-long partnership with The Epicurean Traveler (a fabulous blog from Erin Klema, a Grand Rapids-based foodie), ...
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#Ypsireal Instas we Love: ...
Well, Ypsilantians, you've done it again. 2018 was an epic year for your Instagram feed, and we're honored and grateful ...
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5 Ways to Celebrate National ...
That’s right - National Bacon Day is December 30, and we want to help you celebrate! We take bacon very seriously in Ypsilanti.
So, ...
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Ypsi-Made, Ypsi-Themed Products ...
One of the most marvelous things about Ypsilanti is the availability of Ypsi-made products. More than simply being local for ...
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