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05\/07\/2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am always looking for something worthwhile to do in my town on the weekend. Often I’ll go to some event, have a nice time, take a bunch of photos, and then share them on line and almost always someone will comment: “That looks fun, wished I’d have known about it… When did we get a Rugby Team?… We have a Big Band?… How long have we had Community Theater?…” <\/p>\n\n\n

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Bill Edwards at UMS Open Mic at The Freighthouse<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

So, I’m going to try out an idea of compiling my findings and publishing them here. I am not sure how this project will play out – if my interest is even sustainable – but we shall see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understand – happenings shared by me will be almost always something I’d go to for real. Events that are Family and Pet Friendly, boast a DJ, are all ages, tease techno music, are sing-alongs, or are faith based will almost certainly not be included in my suggestions. Exceptions may occur but that would almost certainly involve pancakes. I prefer free and low cost events.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Kyle Kipp with Black Jake and the Carnies at Ton-Up.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Do know that everything included will be something I looked up on-line and read with my own eyes. This compilation is – at the moment – an experiment. I will bear no responsibility for errors of fact. Things get cancelled – venues can be, um, behind on updating their websites. Look these things up when you’re making plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have an event you’d like to be included here you may pass it along to me at dpblakeney@msn.com. I do not promise I’ll include it – but I’ll look it over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ll try to provide links to help folks lock in on the events and things I find. Please call or check (with the venue, not me) before heading out to something you see here.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Rumble at the Bumble in Depot Town<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Speaking of links. On my browser I have a folder of tabs I labeled “Municipal.” Here I have shortcuts to the Web Sites of Ypsi City, YTown, WashCo, MichGov, etc. I now have added another folder with shortcuts to Ypsi Real, UMS, Ypsi Alehouse and the like. This should help me find stuff as we go.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Blue Hues Big Band at The Ypsi<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Enough. Here’s my first list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Second Weekend of May – 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freight House<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday 05\/09\/20026 – Ypsi Artisan Market. The Freighthouse calendar can be seen on the City’s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.cityofypsilanti.com\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ypsi Performance Space<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday 05\/09\/2026 – Ian Maksin – Cellist – Performs Songs of Love and Peace.\u00a0NOT FREE – Check for Ticket Sales at The Ypsi’s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.ypsi.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water Tower Distilling Second Sunday Blues Jam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday 05\/10\/2026 6PM. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/911778411560768\/911778441560765<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ypsi AleHause<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday 05\/08\/2026 8PM Shindig Machine\/Twin Deer\/Frost is Rad\/Team Cabin<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trucker hat emo from southeast Michigan, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday 05\/09\/2026 4:30PM Tony Linzmeier<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

80s new wave, acoustic rock, folk, originals & covers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday 05\/09\/2026 7PM The Wildflowers<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acoustic, Americana, original songs with intricate harmonies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday 05\/10\/2026 Steve Somers and Friends<\/em>. Steve Somers Birthday Bash<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/ypsialehouse.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/ypsialehouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

134 Brewing Company, 15 E Cross St, Ypsi – Wednesday! Depot Town Comedy – 7PM Open Mic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/depottowncomedy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Riverside Arts Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 07 – May 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hound of the Baskervilles by Tim Kelly based on the story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not Free check here for Times and Tickets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.riversidearts.org\/event\/rentals-riverside-the-hound-of-the-baskervilles-by-tim-kelly-based-on-the-story-by-sir-arthur-conan-doyle\/2026-05-07\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 09<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Riverside Swings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8PM-9PM Learn to Dance – Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9PM-11:30PM Dance – $5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\/https:\/\/www.riversidearts.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Okay – that’ll do it for this week. I hope to see you all out and about and supporting fun in our community!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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