Arts + Culture<\/a> | Community Celebrations<\/a> | Sports<\/a> | Food + Drink<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Downtown Ann Arbor<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: June 6, 13, 20 + 27, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n Photo Courtesy of Leisa Thompson Photography<\/a> via Sonic Lunch<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Since 2008, Sonic Lunch<\/a> has been bringing free, outdoor concerts to the streets of downtown Ann Arbor every summer. Suitable for all ages, the 2024 concert series kicks off on June 6th and continues through the month of August for a total of 11 shows. These weekly concerts take place at the corner of Liberty and Division from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. \u2014\u00a0the perfect way to spend your lunch hour! Check out the full lineup here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Depot Town<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: June 7, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Celebrating its eighth year in 2024, Ypsi Pride<\/a> is a block party of epic proportions in Ypsilanti\u2019s Depot Town celebrating the community\u2019s LGBTQ+ culture and individuals. The event will include stages for family-friendly entertainment, beer gardens, local organizations and vendors, a children\u2019s activity area and more! For details and updates, RSVP to the Facebook event here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n Where: <\/em>St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: June 7\u20139, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hosted by St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, the Ya’ssoo Greek Festival<\/a> has been an annual tradition since 1973. The festival offers a weekend full of Greek culture, including music, dancing, food, and more. Admission is $5 in cash starting on Friday at 4 p.m., and children 12 and under can enter for free. A percentage of the proceeds is donated to Ozone House<\/a>, and daily raffle prizes<\/a> are available, with the first prize being a trip for two to Greece! The festival also features live Greek music by ENIGMA Detroit, dance performances, classic Greek food, homemade pastries, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Chelsea Community Fairgrounds<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: June 8 + 9, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n From humble beginnings in 1973, the Chelsea Painters Annual Art Fair<\/a> has become one of the area\u2019s best fine arts celebrations. This event at the Chelsea Community Fairgrounds is celebrating 49 years in 2024 with 16 highly accomplished artists exhibiting works in watercolor, gouache, acrylic, oil, pastels, egg tempura, pen and ink, and mixed media. The art fair is free and open to the public! For more details, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n Where: Various Locations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: June 14\u201330, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n As the can\u2019t-miss, arts-centered event of the summer, the 2024 Ann Arbor Summer Festival<\/a> will include world-class entertainment in comedy, cinema, food, jazz, pop and rock, acoustic, spoken word, public radio, and so much more. This June festival has two concurrent series: the outdoor centerpiece of Top of the Park, which includes admission-free concerts, movies, and other events on the U-M campus green. The indoor ticketed series features world-class music, dance, contemporary circus, and comedy. One of the most anticipated event of the festival is the Gregory Alan Isakov concert<\/a> on June 17 at Hill Auditorium \u2014\u00a0get your tickets here<\/a>! And check out the full lineup of events here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Old West Side Neighborhood<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: June 15 + 16, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n A cross between an art walk and an art fair, the Westside Art Hop<\/a> invites you to experience art in a personal and immersive way. Local, national and international artists (upwards of 90 total!) will set up in garages, porches and yards throughout the charming historic Westside neighborhood of Ann Arbor. During the festival, you\u2019ll be able to purchase high-quality art and handmade crafts from artists and creators. There is plenty of free parking throughout the neighborhood. Click here<\/a> for more information, including a detailed map of the event!<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Ann Arbor District Library<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: June 15 + 16, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n Fall in love with comics all over again at the Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival<\/a>. The festival celebrates and promotes the love of comics through various workshops, art activities, and one-on-one interactions between comics makers and readers. The festival is a collaborative production between Kids Read Comics and the Ann Arbor District Library and has the support of several businesses and organizations. The festival offers a unique opportunity to meet dozens of comics creators in Artists Alley, participate in comics-making workshops, and browse and buy books. Plus, there will be exciting drawing competitions, where attendees can cheer on cartoonists.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Mt. Brighton Ski Resort<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: June 22, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Immerse yourself in the world of country music at Brighton\u2019s 2nd Annual Yellowstone Country Music Festival<\/a>! Presented by the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, the festival will take place at Mt. Brighton Ski Resort from 4\u201310 p.m. In addition to the three country music bands playing throughout the afternoon and evening, enjoy food trucks, a Yellowstone character look-alike contest, a mechanical bull, and more. General admission is $27 and VIP admission is $50 and includes access to the center area seating in front of the stage, access to the upper balcony with seating and umbrellas, and access to the VIP bar.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Downtown Ann Arbor<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: June 1, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The African American Downtown Festival<\/a> was founded by Lucille Hall Porter with the intention of remembering and honoring the contributions of Black business leaders. Today, the festival is organized by the NANBPWC, Inc.-Ann Arbor Club, MCEC and the AADF Committee and is held in Ann Arbor\u2019s Historic Black Business District. Expect live band performances of jazz, pop and dance music, mascot characters, dancing, local vendors and information booths, kid-friendly activities and more. Click here<\/a> for more details about the festival, including the full lineup of events!<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: June 1, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n The Native Plant Expo & Marketplace<\/a> offers residents a convenient location to shop for native plants<\/a> from several Michigan native plant growers, learn how to establish and maintain native landscapes, and connect with companies specializing in planning native landscapes. This free event is taking place at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds from 9 a.m.\u20131 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, with an \u201cearly bird hour\u201d from 8\u20139 a.m. which requires a $5 ticket<\/a> for those 10 and over.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Downtown Ypsilanti<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: June 21\u201323, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t miss the 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Ypsilanti<\/a>, a weekend-long event designed to uplift and honor the Black community, past and present. In past years, the weekend included a Juneteenth Dance Jubilee on Friday night, followed by a festival celebration on Saturday, and a worship celebration on Sunday! Visit the Facebook event page<\/a> for more information about this year\u2019s festivities as the weekend draws closer.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Yankee Air Museum<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: June 22, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t miss the Yankee Air Museum Wings & Wheels<\/a> event to get up close and personal with dozens of classic vehicles and historic aircraft on the Willow Run airport ramp. Choose from two ticket options: General Admission ($30 in advance, $40 day of) for aircraft and vehicle viewing, or the Mustang Club ($95 per person) for admission to the event and access to a shaded tent, food, complimentary alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages, and non-public portable washrooms. Click here<\/a> for tickets to this unforgettable event!<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Island Lake State Recreation Area<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: June 1, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n Photo Courtesy of Island Lake Triathlon<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The 4,000-acre Island Lake State Recreation Area in Brighton is the home of the Island Lake Triathlon<\/a> and is an epic training destination. Those participating in this multi-sport event will swim the waters of Kent Lake, bike the park\u2019s rolling hills, and run the final leg to the lakeside finish line. The terrain is a mixture of open brush land and mature hardwood forest, with some paved roads weaving through rolling hills and open meadows. After the race, stick around for post-race festivities, which include pancakes, breakfast burritos, and more! Register<\/a> to participate in this exciting race.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n Where: Various Locations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: June 2, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n A Michigan staple since 1974, the Dexter-Ann Arbor Run<\/a> draws thousands of runners from around the region each June to participate in its scenic point-to-point Dexter to Ann Arbor half marathon course, 10K and 5K. The half marathon begins in the picturesque town of Dexter and ends in historic downtown Ann Arbor. The out-and-back 10K course starts and finishes in downtown Ann Arbor, featuring a beautiful stretch along scenic Huron River Drive in both directions. And the 5K is a point-to-point route featuring scenic views of the Huron River and downtown Ann Arbor. Click here<\/a> for more details and to register for one of these races!<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Waterloo State Recreation Area<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: June 22, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The first-ever all-women triathlon in Michigan, the Tri Goddess Triathlon<\/a> is an event organized by women to celebrate women of all abilities, inspiring them to reach new heights of health and set new fitness goals by training for and completing a triathlon. The event is held at the scenic Portage Lake Unit of Waterloo State Recreation Area and includes several different distances, post-race snacks, an epic finisher\u2019s medal and more. Register for the Tri Goddess Triathlon here<\/a>! Your registration helps support their charity partner, Lost Voices<\/a>, which brings life-changing creative programs to kids who are recovering from severe emotional trauma due to factors like abuse, neglect, violence, addiction, and human trafficking.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Main Street Ann Arbor<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: June 13, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Photo Courtesy of University of Michigan Health<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Experience an unforgettable evening supporting the Little Victors at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children\u2019s Hospital at Event on Main<\/a> on June 13. Main Street in Ann Arbor will be transformed as renowned chefs present their culinary delights, accompanied by captivating entertainment under the stars. This exclusive event not only promises a memorable experience but also contributes to life-saving endeavors. Proceeds from the evening benefit the Charles Woodson Clinical Research Fund, empowering doctors and researchers to combat critical childhood illnesses. Since its inception in 2009, Event on Main has raised over $5.5 million, aiding in the advancement of pediatric research and care. Join in and help make a meaningful impact on the lives of families worldwide! Click here<\/a> to purchase tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n What June events are on your calendar this year? Let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" June marks the true start of summer, and here in Ann Arbor, there are plenty of ways to maximize the season! There are a variety of events and festivals on the horizon for all interests, from music festivals to art markets, and thrilling triathlons to charitable outdoor dinners. 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Sonic Lunch<\/a> | Ann Arbor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nYpsi Pride<\/a> | Ypsilanti<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ya\u2019ssoo Greek Festival<\/a> | Ann Arbor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Chelsea Painters Art Fair<\/a> | Chelsea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nAnn Arbor Summer Festival<\/a> | Ann Arbor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Westside Art Hop<\/a> | Ann Arbor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival<\/a> | Ann Arbor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBrighton’s 2nd Annual Yellowstone Country Music Festival<\/a> | Brighton<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Community Celebrations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
27th Annual Ann Arbor African American Festival<\/a> | Ann Arbor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Native Plant Expo & Marketplace<\/a> | Ann Arbor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nYpsilanti Juneteenth Celebration 2024<\/a> | Ypsilanti<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Yankee Air Museum Wings & Wheels<\/a> | Belleville<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Epic Races\u2019 Island Lake Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike<\/a> | Brighton<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nDexter-Ann Arbor Run<\/a> | Dexter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tri Goddess Triathlon<\/a> | Grass Lake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Food + Drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Event on Main<\/a> | Ann Arbor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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