Main Street Area Ann Arbor

What an exciting day exploring Ann Arbor with Darley Newman and Destination Ann Arbor! We spent the day walking, talking, tasting, and discovering some of the incredible places and people that make our city so unique and special.

☕ First stop: RoosRoast Coffee for a cup of the smooth and decadent Lobster Butter Love coffee. We admired the artwork by John Roos himself and met the amazing team that keeps Ann Arbor caffeinated.

📚 From there, we made our way to Literati Bookstore, passing the iconic green wall along the way. We were thrilled to find Darley’s book on the shelf — and, of course, leave a little message for the next visitors who stop by.

👕 Next up was Ferne Boutique where we checked out the fabulous collegiate apparel and talked about what it takes to own and operate a retail storefront in today’s market.

🧘‍♀️ Then it was off to Himalayan Bazaar, where we had a little fun testing out the vibrating meditation bowls before heading to lunch at Little Kim.

And this is just a sliver of the incredible restaurants, shops, artists, entrepreneurs, and local personalities that make Ann Arbor such a special place.

We’re so excited to share a little piece of our city with Darley!

It's never too early to start planning your weekend!

Your A2 Summer Streets lineup is here! Join us in downtown Ann Arbor for another weekend of live music and fitness on Main Street.

Thursday
7 PM – The Big Band Theory | Main Street near Echelon Kitchen & Bar

Friday
7 PM – The G-Fours String Quartet | Main Street near Conor O'Neill's

Saturday
7 PM – Soul Practitioners | Main & Liberty Intersection

Sunday
9 AM – Pure Barre | Main & Liberty Intersection

Whether you're enjoying dinner on a patio, taking an evening stroll, or starting your Sunday with a workout, A2 Summer Streets is the perfect excuse to spend time downtown.

✨ Free to attend. Come shop, dine, and experience the best of downtown Ann Arbor all weekend long!

No Sunday scaries to be found ☕️

Picture this: you just spent your morning on Main Street taking a free class with Pure Barre Ann Arbor followed by storytime with the kids by Literati Bookstore
Then, you grab a coffee from HYPERION COFFEE CO before heading into the second half of your Sunday.

Honestly, sounds like a pretty perfect Sunday to us.

Days like today call for cold drinks, good company, and a patio☀️

Your A2 Summer Streets weekend lineup is here! Join us in downtown Ann Arbor for a weekend filled with in street dining, live music, fitness, family fun, games, and dancing in the streets.

Thursday
6 PM – UA Block Party | Main Street (between William & Liberty)

Friday
7 PM – Live Music from BLOU REED | Main Street near Conor O'Neill's
9 PM – Woah! Silent Disco | Main & Liberty Intersection

Saturday
7 PM – Live Music from Wipeout | Main & Liberty Intersection

Sunday
9 AM – Pure Barre Ann Arbor | Main Street near Ginza Marketplace
10 AM – FREE Storytime with Literati | Main & Liberty Intersection

Whether you're looking to dance under the stars, break a sweat, or enjoy a story with the kids, there's something for everyone at A2 Summer Streets.

See you downtown this weekend! 🌞

Help bring creativity to the streets of downtown Ann Arbor!

The Street Art Encounter returns on Friday, September 11, transforming downtown into an open-air gallery featuring 16 talented artists, live painting, music, street dining, and thousands of visitors.

As a sponsor, you'll help make this free community event possible while showcasing your commitment to the arts, local artists, and a vibrant downtown.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? We'd love to partner with you!
📩 Contact us today or visit MainStreetAnnArbor.org for sponsorship opportunities.

Meet me where the spritz is 🍊

🍹: The Grotto A2