Join us for a concert with singer-songwriter Mike Ward, joined by cellist Sara Gibson and singer-songwriter Annie Bacon.

Come sing and play! Get more music in your life and join us for this family-friendly sing-along. Bring your voices and/or instruments—lyrics and chords will be projected, so all can sing and strum along. Beginners welcome! You choose from 350+ familiar folk/pop songs. This event is led by Lori Fithian and Jean Chorazyczewski.

Enjoy some classic Japanese sci-fi with a modern twist! Award-winning electronic musician Joo Won Park will provide a live score to the 1965 movie Attack from Space!, directed by Koreyoshi Akasaka and Teruo Ishii and starring Ken Utsui.

In Attack from Space!, benevolent aliens from the planet Emerald send superhero Starman to protect Earth from invasion by an evil alien race called the Spherions. When Starman arrives on Earth, he discovers a conspiracy involving Earth's top scientists, and he must root out the traitors and also stop the impending alien invasion.

in·cu·ba·tor is a space for technology-based artists and creatives to interact with guest clinicians, workshop performance ideas, receive feedback from peers, and discuss the advancement of mixed-media. This meet-up is a low-pressure and collaborative environment that will give those working in technology-based art and those interested in incorporating technology into their art, a supportive and experienced community by which to bounce ideas and hone techniques.

This event is brought to you and hosted by Media Ensemble.

Enjoy the music of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra!

The concert will occur at 10:00am and again at 11:00am.

Enjoy the music of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra!

The concert will occur at 10:00am and again at 11:00am.

Are you interested in the art of DJing but don't know where to start? Join us for an exciting event where you will learn the fundamentals of DJing!

This event is perfect for beginners who are interested in getting started with DJing, or for those who want to learn some new skills. You'll get hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and learn the basics of mixing and beat-matching.

Whether you're interested in pursuing a career in DJing or just want to learn a new hobby, this is the place to get to started.

Put on some headphones and start dancing at the silent disco! Wireless headphones are provided and local musician Ki5 provides the music.

Desai's presentation explores U.S. media representations of the Third World, the global bloc of decolonizing nations in Asia and Africa during the Cold War, through the development of the mid-century music genre known as Exotica. Emerging after the Second World War, Exotica was a popular form of ersatz “world music” which, he argues, responded to anxieties around racial integration and the decolonizing world.

Rob Drew comes to AADL to discuss his new book Unspooled: How the Cassette Made Music Shareable.

Join us for a safe, restorative, and inclusive afternoon concert of music and song, poetry and prose readings, and ambient electronic soundscapes in honor of AAPI Heritage Month. 

If you want to get started learning about synthesizers, this is the event for you. North Coast Modular Collective will explain how to get started producing with hardware synthesizers, in a digital audio workstation, or with modular synthesizers. You can also connect with the local community of electronic musicians and instrument makers.

Come sing and play! Get more music in your life and join us for this family-friendly sing-along. Bring your voices and/or instruments—lyrics and chords will be projected, so all can sing and strum along. Beginners welcome! You choose from 350+ familiar folk/pop songs. This event is led by Lori Fithian and Jean Chorazyczewski.

Black Diamond is comprised of saxophonists Artie Black and Hunter Diamond, bassist Matt Ulery, and drummer Neil Hemphill. The band has released three acclaimed albums of composed and improvised music. In Chicago, the band has been featured in residency at Andy's Jazz Club, The Drake Hotel, and The Whistler. Other performances include the 2018 Chicago Jazz Festival, and associations with the Jazz Institute of Chicago, Sounds of the City Workshop, the Anagram Series at Elastic Arts, and the Chicago Jazz Composers Collective. Join us for an evening of jazz with Black Diamond!

The Shake Ups are an award-winning Midwestern-based power-pop music collective that blends bouncy melodies and infectious energy into a refreshingly charming sound. It's like a Saturday morning cartoon-fueled power-pop extravaganza!

This event is part of A2CAF, an annual all-ages Comic Arts Festival

The latest in a series of Midwestern-based pop culture-themed bands, The Threepios play original songs and parodies of classic 80's rock, pop and new wave tunes - all about Star Wars! For droids about to rock, we salute you.

This event is part of A2CAF, an annual all-ages Comic Arts Festival!

Join us for a Japanese Festival with SAKURA Japanese Instrumental Group. The performing artists, hailing from hometowns in both Japan and the Midwest USA, come together to share the soundscapes of traditional music as expressed through the compositions of their mutual mentor Yamada Mizue from Kanazawa, Japan, some pieces from the Kodo One World collection as well as traditional folk music pieces.

A collection of musical instruments ranging from synthesizers, drum machines, guitars, keyboards and electronic bagpipes, for you to sample and enjoy!

Join us for a drop-in session and make your choice of musical instrument. Please note the time commitment for each instrument as they will take they whole time to complete.

DIY Harmonica - Grade K–Adult - half hour from start to finish. Create a small harmonica with everyday items.

Breadboard Electric Piano - Grade 3 –Adult - 1.5 hours from start to finish. Using a breadboard create a digital piano using electronic components and simple directions.

Synthesizers can be mysterious instruments and it can be hard to know why they make the noises they do. I played several for years, but did not truly understand them until I started using modular synths. This workshop will begin to demystify synthesis, give you some hands-on experience with a modular synth, and direct you towards resources to continue the journey on your own. 

Please note all are welcome, but there will be a limited number of modular synths for hands-on participation in the workshop.

After leaving the workshop you will be able to: