A year-round array of performances draws tens of thousands to town annually. From opera to puppet theaters, there
are several hundred performance groups and venues in the area.
Hill Auditorium:
825 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, (734) 764-8350 Designed by architect Albert
Kahn, this internationally acclaimed auditorium has been an architectural and cultural fixture in Ann Arbor for
over a quarter of a century. Hosts the finest in world renowned classical and contemporary music.
Kerrytown Concert House:
415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor, (734) 769-2999 Beautifully renovated 1850s house, one of Ann Arbor’s favorite
concert venues, also sponsors changing exhibits by area artists.
Performance Network:
120 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor, (734) 663-0681 The Network produces a professional season from September
- May, and facilitates a summer guest season, the Treetown Performance Festival, of exciting work by up-and-coming artists.
Power Center for the Performing Arts:
121 Fletcher St., Ann Arbor, (734) 763-3333 This premier state-of-the-art theater hosts grand operas and sweeping
dramas. Opened in 1971, the interior was designed by Jo Mielziner, and echoes his work in the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center. The Power
Center combines massive concrete columns and mirrored glass with ancient forms. The seating area is modeled after the Greek theater at Epidarus; with
no seat more than 80 feet from the stage. The spacious, soaring lobby features tapestries by Roy Lichtenstein and Pablo Picasso.
The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra:
603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor, (734) 994-4801 Don’t miss a moment of music with an exciting performance by the
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra with musical director Arie Lipsky. Concerts run from September through April.
The Ark:
316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, (734) 761-1800 The Ark is Ann Arbor's home for acoustic music, presenting live
music almost every night of the week. Open to all ages. Visit us online for a schedule of events.
The Michigan Theater:
603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor, (734) 668-TIME The Michigan Theater combines living history with
singular dedication to the finest film and live entertainment available. Today the Theatre continues to be an essential part of
Ann Arbor's cultural fabric- presenting specialty films, serving as home to the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, and offering the
"Not Just for Kids" series of live-on stage programs for children and families.
Trueblood Theatre:
105 S. State St., Ann Arbor, (734) 764-5387 Located on the second floor of the Frieze Building, this
theater is a popular spot to feature student productions.
University Musical Society:
881 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, (734) 764-2538 Hosts more than 90 performances and over 150 educational
activities annually from September through May. UMS also commissions new works, sponsors artist residencies, and organizes collaborative
projects with local, national, and international partners.
University Productions:
911 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, (734) 764-2538 Producing unit of the U of M School of Music creates fully staged
presentations for the University Dance Company, the Musical Theatre Department, Opera Theatre, and Department of Theatre and Drama.
Washtenaw Community College College Theater:
4800 E. Huron River Dr. (Liberal Arts and Sciences Bldg.), Ann Arbor, (734) 677-5090 Intimate 75-seat theater
showcasing student work and readings.
Washtenaw Community College Towsley Auditorium:
4800 E. Huron River Dr. (Morris Lawrence Bldg.), Ann Arbor, (734) 973-3450 Home to college’s musical theater
and dance department performances. Also serves as performance venue for renowned children’s theater company, Wild Swan.
The Ann Arbor Summer Festival (June 16th to July 9th)
FIFA World Cup, Final match on July, 9th! Come to Buffalo Wild Wings to watch the game. A special area will be reserved for all WODES participants interested on watching the game
in the big screen.
