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Cinetopia 2026
Born from an indie theater, built for film lovers. May 13 to 17 | Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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This month: Films by her, for her, and a free screenings too!
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The Worlds Oldest Experimental and Avant-Garde Film Festival | March 24-29, 2026
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Weekly Cinema Chat
Want to see what is happening each week? See Cinema Chat weekly on our blog or on WEMU.
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Late Night Classics
Eccentric, offbeat, and crowd-pleasing films that have defined cult cinema and shaped pop culture for decades.
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Brains On Live: Your Brain Is Magic
Get ready for a smart, funny, and unforgettable family event! Your Brain Is Magic is an interactive educational comedy show for kids based on the award-winning Brains On! podcast.
LIVE EVENTS
Live & Loud at the Michigan Theater →
Lisa Hanawalt: Creating in the Age of Everything
Thursday, April 9 at 5:30 PMSee Details
Michigan
Penny Stamps Speaker Series | Free and Open to the public
Jonathan Adler: Finding Your Voice
Thursday, April 16 at 5:30 PMSee Details
Michigan
Penny Stamps Speaker Series | Free and Open to the public
Vir Das: Hey Stranger
Presented by Live NationSee Details
Friday, April 17 at 8:00 PM | Main Auditorium
$41.55-$68.90
An Evening with David Sedaris
Saturday, April 25 at 8:00 PM | Main AuditoriumSee Details
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World Ballet Company: Cinderella
Presented by World Ballet CompanySee Details
April 26 at 6:00 PM | Main Auditorium
$43-$103
The Head and the Heart: 15th Anniversary Tour
Presented by Live NationSee Details
Supporting Act: The Brudi Brothers
Sunday, May 3 at 8:00 PM | Main Auditorium
$62.20-$149.80
Iron & Wine
Presented by The ArkSee Details
Supporting Act: Improvement Movement
Friday, May 8 at 8:00 PM | Main Auditorium
$51.90-$100.85
Ann Arbor Concert Band: "Favorites 2.0"
Saturday, May 9 at 2:00 PM | Main AuditoriumSee Details
$10-$15 (FREE for Children under 14)
Glitter and Concrete: A Night of Drag History and Performance
Thursday, June 4 at 7:00 PM | Main AuditoriumSee Details
$20-$25
Brains On Live: Your Brain Is Magic
Co-Presented by Michigan Theater and Ann Arbor Hands On Museum/Leslie Science & Nature CenterSee Details
Saturday, June 6 at 2:00 PM | Main Auditorium
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The Wallflowers
Presented by Live NationSee Details
Supporting Act: Early James
Tuesday, June 9 at 8:00 PM | Main Auditorium
$51.90-$143.65
Anna Garcia & Friends: Monoscene Night
Friday, June 26 at 7:00 PM | Main AuditoriumSee Details
$31.50-$81.50The Improvised Shakespeare Company
Saturday, June 27 at 7:00 PM | Main AuditoriumSee Details
$31.50-$81.50
Henry Cho: The Empty Nest Tour
Friday, August 14 at 8:00 PM | Main AuditoriumSee Details
$53.15-$85.10
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights
Friday, September 18 at 8:00 PM | Main AuditoriumSee Details
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World Ballet Company: Swan Lake
Presented by World Ballet CompanySee Details
September 22 at 7:00 PM | Main Auditorium
$43-$103
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Free Films & Events
See More →
All That Breathes
Tuesday, April 14 at 6:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Documentary | NR | 1h 38m | 2022
Encanto
Sunday, April 12 at 11:00 AMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Musical | PG | 1h 42m | 2021
Part of Family-Friendly Films - Free and Open to the Public
Good Morning
Thursday, April 2 at 7:00 PMSee Details
State
Film | Comedy | 1h 34m | NR | Japanese with English Subtitles | 1959
Part of the U of M Center for Japanese Studies seriesJonathan Adler: Finding Your Voice
Thursday, April 16 at 5:30 PMSee Details
Michigan
Penny Stamps Speaker Series | Free and Open to the publicLisa Hanawalt: Creating in the Age of Everything
Thursday, April 9 at 5:30 PMSee Details
Michigan
Penny Stamps Speaker Series | Free and Open to the public
Luca
Sunday, June 14 at 11:00 AMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Fantasy | PG | 1h 35m | 2021
Part of Family-Friendly Films - Free and Open to the Public
My Daughter Is a Zombie
Saturday, April 18 at 1:00 PMSee Details
State
Film | Comedy/Horror | NR | 1h 53m | 2025
Part of Korean Cinema Now!
No Other Choice
Saturday, March 28 at 1:00 PMSee Details
State
Film | Thriller/Comedy | R | 2h 19m | 2025
Part of Korean Cinema Now!
Organic Rising
Wednesday, April 15 at 6 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Documentary | NR | 3 hours (including post-film Q&A) | 2023
The Road Home
Thursday, April 23 at 6:00 PMSee Details
& Thursday, May 7 at 6:00 PM
Michigan
Film | Documentary | NR | 4h (including intro and panel discussion) | 2025
School In The Crosshairs
Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 PMSee Details
State
Film | Sci-Fi/Comedy | 1h 30m | NR | Japanese with English Subtitles | 1981
Part of the U of M Center for Japanese Studies series
This is Not a Film
Wednesday, April 8 at 6:00 PMSee Details
State
Film | Documentary | NR | !h 15m | 2011
Voices
Saturday, April 4 at 1:00 PMSee Details
State
Film | Documentary | NR | 1h 27m | 2024
Part of Korean Cinema Now!
MICHIGAN THEATER
Live and on-screen →
Palestine 36
March 31-April 2See Details
Michigan
Film | Drama | NR | 1h 58m | 2025
Part of Falasteen on Screen
Super Mario Bros. (1993) - On 35mm!
Wednesday, April 1 at 7:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Adventure/Comedy | PG | 1h 43m | 1993
Fantastic Planet
Thursday, April 2 at 8:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Fantasy/Animation | PG | 1h 12m | 1973
Part of our Late Night Classics series
A Hard Day's Night - On 35mm!
Friday, April 3 at 6:30 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Comedy/Music | G | 1h 27m | 1964
Paprika
Friday, April 3 at 9:30 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Sci-fi/Thriller | R | 1h 30m | 2006
Part of our Late Night Classics series
Monty Python's Life of Brian
Saturday, April 4 at 5:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Comedy/Drama | R | 1h 34m | 1979
Bicycle Thieves
Tuesday, April 7 at 7:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Drama | NR | 1h 29m | 1948
Part of our Arthouse Revival series
Twin Peaks - Season One: Episode 1 & 2
Wednesday, April 8 at 6:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Drama/Mystery | TV-MA | 2h 20m | 1990
Across The Universe
Thursday, April 9 at 8:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Musical/Drama | PG-13 | 2h 13m | 2007
Part of our Late Night Classics series
Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk
Saturday, April 11 at 2:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Documentary | NR | 1h 52m | 2025
Part of Falasteen on ScreenEncanto
Sunday, April 12 at 11:00 AMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Musical | PG | 1h 42m | 2021
Part of Family-Friendly Films - Free and Open to the Public
Andre Is An Idiot
Sunday, April 12See Details
& Thursday, April 16
Michigan
Film | Documentary/Biography | NR | 1h 27m | 2025All That Breathes
Tuesday, April 14 at 6:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Documentary | NR | 1h 38m | 2022
Nights Of Cabiria
Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Drama | NR | 1h 55m | 1957
Part of our Arthouse Revival series
A Magnificent Life
Opens Friday, April 17See Details
Michigan
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Creature From The Black Lagoon 3D - On 35mm!
Saturday, April 18 at 1:30 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Horror | G | 1h 19m | 1954
Part of our Monster Matinees series
L'Avventura
Tuesday, April 21 at 7:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Drama/Romance | NR | 2h 24m | 1960
Part of our Arthouse Revival series
Twin Peaks - Season One: Episode 3 & 4
Wednesday, April 22 at 6:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Drama/Mystery | TV-14 | 1h 30m | 1990
Akira Kurosawa's Dreams
Thursday, April 23 at 8:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Fantasy | PG | 1h 59m | 1990
Part of our Late Night Classics series
Lost Highway
Friday, April 24 at 9:30 PMSee Details
Film | Thriller | R | 2h 14m | 1997
Part of our Late Night Classics series
Twin Peaks - Season One: Episode 5 & 6
Wednesday, April 29 at 6:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Drama/Mystery | TV-14 | 1h 30m | 1990
Power To The People: John & Yoko Live in NYC
Wednesday, April 29 at 7 PM & Sunday, May 3 at 1 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Documentary/Music | NR | 1h 21m | 2026
Twin Peaks - Season One: Episode 7 & 8
Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Drama/Mystery | TV-14 | 1h 30m | 1990Luca
Sunday, June 14 at 11:00 AMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Fantasy | PG | 1h 35m | 2021
Part of Family-Friendly Films - Free and Open to the Public
STATE THEATRE
On-screen only →No Other Choice
Saturday, March 28 at 1:00 PMSee Details
State
Film | Thriller/Comedy | R | 2h 19m | 2025
Part of Korean Cinema Now!
The Drama
Advance Screenings Thursday, April 2See Details
State
Film | Drama/Comedy | R | 1h 45m | 2026Good Morning
Thursday, April 2 at 7:00 PMSee Details
State
Film | Comedy | 1h 34m | NR | Japanese with English Subtitles | 1959
Part of the U of M Center for Japanese Studies seriesVoices
Saturday, April 4 at 1:00 PMSee Details
State
Film | Documentary | NR | 1h 27m | 2024
Part of Korean Cinema Now!This is Not a Film
Wednesday, April 8 at 6:00 PMSee Details
State
Film | Documentary | NR | !h 15m | 2011School In The Crosshairs
Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 PMSee Details
State
Film | Sci-Fi/Comedy | 1h 30m | NR | Japanese with English Subtitles | 1981
Part of the U of M Center for Japanese Studies seriesMy Daughter Is a Zombie
Saturday, April 18 at 1:00 PMSee Details
State
Film | Comedy/Horror | NR | 1h 53m | 2025
Part of Korean Cinema Now!
Featured Film Series
Learn More →Courses & Camps
Learn all about Film Camp! →
YFC 2026 Session 1: Pre-Production (1 Week)
Session 1 runs 1 week - June 29-July 3. TURNING IDEAS INTO FILM. Campers in Session One get a comprehensive overview of starting a film from scratch: storyboarding + scriptwriting + an overview of Film History and Technique (learning about theory as well as training on professional film equipment) + putting together a cast and crew + prepping for film shoots. This Session is open to experienced filmmakers AND those with little to no prior film experience.See Details
YFC 2026 Session 2: Production (Extended Session)
Session 2 - Extended Session - runs - July 6-10 & July 13-15. MAKING A MOVIE. Campers in Session Two will learn what it takes to bring their ideas to life: refining scripts and storyboards into shot lists + learning set etiquette + practicing film technique on professional equipment + preparing a shooting schedule + learning about different roles in filmmaking (acting, directing, ADing, set design, props making, producing, wardrobe, etc) + collaborating with a team on a true Film Set . This Session is open to experienced filmmakers AND those with little to no prior film experience.See Details
YFC 2026 Session 3: Post Production (1 Week)
Session 3 runs 1 week - July 20-24. THE FINISHING TOUCH. Campers in Session Three will learn the technical skills needed to fine tune their projects to be screen-ready: learn how to use film editing software like DaVinci to fine tune your project for the big screen + learn about ADR and audio for film + color your film like a pro. This Session is open for everyone, but recommended for experienced young filmmakers, or those signed up for the first two sessions.See Details
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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The Oscars, New Films and The Dude Returns
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‘The Spongebob Musical’ Comes To Town!
Listen to the full episode on WEMU. “THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL” Friday, March 6th at 7 PM; Saturday, March 7th at 2 PM; and Sunday, March 8th at 2 PM, at the Michigan, presented by the Burns Park Players Plunge into this stunning stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will […]
Double Feature and Dark Romance
Listen to the full episode on WEMU. OPENING THIS WEEK “Pillion” — OPENS TONIGHT AT THE STATE Colin, a timid man, meets Ray, a confident biker gang leader, who initiates him into a submissive relationship, challenging Colin’s mundane existence and prompting personal growth through their unconventional dynamic. From director Harry Lighton and starring Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling. “EPiC: Elvis Presley […]