In the spotlight

LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE ON WEMU OPENING THIS WEEK “Twinless” — OPENS TONIGHT AT THE STATETwo young men meet in a twin support group and form an unlikely friendship. Roman (Dylan O’Brien) and Dennis (James Sweeney, also writer/director) both search for solace and an identity without their other halves and soon become inseparable outside the group. […]

FREE SCREENINGS AND EVENTS THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND “Casablanca” — PLAYS FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 AT 7 PM AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 AT 1:30 PM AT THE MICHIGAN (FREE FOR STUDENTS!!!)Part of the Summer Classics Film SeriesRick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), who owns a nightclub in Casablanca, discovers his old flame Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) is in town with her […]

LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE ON WEMU COMMUNITY WELCOME NIGHTSaturday, August 23rd at 5:30 PM – FREE and open to the public!!!! New to Ann Arbor? Whether you’ve just moved to town or are starting your journey at the University of Michigan, join us for a special evening at the historic Michigan Theater designed to welcome […]

LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE ON WEMU THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE 2025 MEET-UPFriday, August 15 at 7 PM and Sunday, August 17 at 4 PM at The Michigan TheaterThis year, we celebrate the band’s 60th anniversary, as recognize the 30th anniversary since frontman Jerry Garcia’s death, with the 12th “Meet-Up at the Movies”, a celebration of […]

THIS WEEKEND ONLY, LISTEN ON WEMU “1969: Killers, Freaks and Radicals” — PLAYS FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 AT 7 PM AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 AT 7 PM AT THE MICHIGAN WINNER of the Audience Award for Best U.S. Documentary at this year’s Cinetopia Film Festival and with director Andrew Templeton in attendance for a post-film discussion. Amid […]

CATVIDEOFEST RETURNS! Friday, August 1st at 7:00 PM; Saturday, August 2nd at 4:30 PM; and Sunday, August 3rd at 4:30 PM A compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. Each year, across the country, local theaters partner with […]

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 8 PM Main Stage | Michigan Theater He’s the Pope of Trash. The Sultan of Sleaze. The man who made bad taste divine. Now, JOHN WATERS returns to Ann Arbor for an unfiltered evening of twisted tales, trashy truths, and cinematic confessions in his all-new spoken word show, Going to Extremes. […]

Listen to the full episode on WEMU CELEBRATING ART HOUSE THEATER DAY Art House Theater Day is an annual program that brings audiences together to celebrate all that art house theaters – and independent film – contribute to our cultural landscape: ambitious and innovative art that provokes, challenges, entertains, and inspires. 2025 marks the sixth Art […]

Art Fair, ‘Eddington’ and ‘Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight’ open downtown. LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE ON WEMU As the Art Fair takes over downtown Ann Arbor, the Michigan Theater will be open to those that wish to cool off and experience entertainment that built the reputation of the theater. Tonight, Friday and Saturday, the public […]

We’ve partnered with our neighbors at Slurping Turtle to bring you an immersive Dinner & a Movie experience celebrating the magic of Studio Ghibli. Start the evening with a family-style, three-course dinner served around communal tables, just like a Ghibli feast should be. Then head to the Michigan Theater for an unforgettable screening. Perfect for a group night out! […]