The first Saturday in April, downtown Ann Arbor becomes the ultimate destination for cannabis enthusiasts. Meet in the center of campus at the U-M Diag. Experience the 55th annual Ann Arbor Hash Bash for history in the making. The arrest and imprisonment of poet John Sinclair —for possession of two joints—set Ann Arbor on the trajectory as Michigan’s (and perhaps the country’s) most pioneering cannabis community. Sinclair’s arrest and 10-year sentence led to protests and rallies, [...]

Fools of a Feather This 16th annual magical outdoor nighttime event features a vast array of quirky and beautiful community-made illuminated sculptures, a huge street party, live music, and more. All invited to make homemade light-up costumes & drum on pots and pans in celebration! FoolMoon is a light-filled night of spectacle art and Foolish fun! Each year brings fantastical luminary sculptures created by students and community members to light up the night. FoolMoon 2026 [...]

FestiFools 20th Anniversary: Back to the FOOLture! Build a giant puppet, make a crazy costume, or bring an old pan to bang on, to help celebrate the annual FestiFools spectacle on Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor! This beloved public art tradition was founded by Mark Tucker and features bizarro, street-sized "puppets" all created and animated by LSWA students and community members. FestiFools 2026 will be held on Main Street, April 12th at 4pm.   [...]