First Fridays Ypsilanti

First Fridays Ypsilanti A self guided art and culture walk around the city of Ypsilanti on the first Friday of every month, April thru December! Art, Shopping, Food, Music and FUN!!

EST. 2013 First Friday Ypsilanti is a self-guided monthly art walk hosted throughout downtown Ypsilanti at multiple venues. Each month on the first Friday participating venues offer free art activities involving local artists and musicians. The goal of the First Fridays Ypsilanti is to showcase local talent while supporting local businesses in the downtown area! Check out our website for our Maps for each month. You can print off these maps at home for you self-guided art+culture walk! You can also contact us via email to be added to our monthly newsletter which highlights a couple venues and delivers a Map to your inbox! Email is listed below. If you want to display art, contact the venues you want to display your artwork at. Our website has contact info for all our FFY venues. If you want to become a venue, contact info(at)firstfridaysypsi(dot)com to learn about how! Thank you to our AMAZING sponsors and grantors who have made our work possible

09/06/2026

TONIGHT’S SURFACE LABOR RECEPTION IS POSTPONED

Like many throughout our community, Riverside Arts Center is currently without power following yesterday’s storm. With restoration timing uncertain, we are postponing tonight’s opening reception for Surface Labor in the North Gallery.

NEW DATE: Friday, September 11, 5:00–7:00 PM

We know many of our neighbors are also navigating outages, cleanup, and other impacts from the storm, and we hope everyone is staying safe and taking care.
We look forward to gathering next Friday to celebrate the incredible printmakers and fiber artists featured in Surface Labor.

Please help us spread the word, and we’ll see you September 11.

First Friday Food Court Canceled TonightHello everyone! Due to today’s weather and outdoor conditions, we’ve made the di...
09/04/2026

First Friday Food Court Canceled Tonight
Hello everyone! Due to today’s weather and outdoor conditions, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel First Friday Food Court tonight, September 4. While we’re disappointed that we won’t get to gather with you this evening, the safety and comfort of our vendors, community members, volunteers, and staff come first.

Thank you to everyone who planned to join us and support our local food entrepreneurs. We hope you stay safe and dry tonight! We’ll be back Friday, October 2, and we can’t wait to gather with you again for our final First Friday Food Court of the season!

Due to the power outage, this one is cancelled. 😞 First Friday Art Drop-In! Join old friends and new in the YAS art clas...
09/04/2026

Due to the power outage, this one is cancelled. 😞 First Friday Art Drop-In! Join old friends and new in the YAS art classroom! Ypsilanti Art Supply provides all the required materials and a little instruction for this month's project, in a relaxed, fun atmosphere of creative exploration. Free! 5-9pm

First Friday Floats at Plant Based Coneys! Come in to Plant Based Coneys for First Friday Floats! Plant Based Coneys wit...
09/04/2026

First Friday Floats at Plant Based Coneys! Come in to Plant Based Coneys for First Friday Floats! Plant Based Coneys with be selling soda floats for $5 all day on First Fridays! Will it be a classic rootbeer float or something a little different? Choose your favorite soda!

First Friday at the Ypsi Ale House! Steve Somers and Friends. Musical Performance at the Ypsi Ale House. The band includ...
09/04/2026

First Friday at the Ypsi Ale House! Steve Somers and Friends. Musical Performance at the Ypsi Ale House. The band includes WCC students and mentors. Guitarist, Steve Somers, also directs the WCC Jazz Band.

Find and Shine Vintage First Fridays: Open late 'til 8pm! Enjoy 10% off local Michigan wildflower and crystalized honey!...
09/03/2026

Find and Shine Vintage First Fridays: Open late 'til 8pm! Enjoy 10% off local Michigan wildflower and crystalized honey! 🍯 $3 Make & Take Bee Charm Beaded Bracelets! 🐝

First Fridays at Water Tower Distilling Co:Speakeasy Open Mic. A Collaboration with Rhizome Roots. Calling Ypsi Musician...
09/03/2026

First Fridays at Water Tower Distilling Co:
Speakeasy Open Mic. A Collaboration with Rhizome Roots. Calling Ypsi Musicians, Poets, Authors-in-the-making, and patrons of the arts. This low-key vibe is perfect for first-time performers or experienced artists.

Riverside Swings. Every First Friday on the 2nd floor, Riverside Arts Center hosts a free evening of swing and blues dan...
09/03/2026

Riverside Swings. Every First Friday on the 2nd floor, Riverside Arts Center hosts a free evening of swing and blues dancing. From 8 to 9 PM, a beginner swing dance lesson is offered, followed by a social swing dance from 9 to 11 PM.

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