Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Ypsilanti. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ FBI agents and Michigan State Police raided a home on North Summit Street on Wednesday, April 23, prompting local reporter Sophia Kalakailo to cover the incident while an editorial stressed that reporters who live in the community are key to holding officials accountable—demonstrating the benefits of local, long-term news coverage. MLive
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Sesame Street Live - Say Hello
2-5 p.m. — George Gervin GameAbove Center — $27-$67 — Sing, dance, and play along with Elmo and friends in a fun-filled celebration on Sesame Street.
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Jake Russell Live AF!
7:30-9 p.m. — Ypsi Alehouse — Ticketed event — Experience a unique live performance at an award-winning microbrew pub in Ypsilanti.
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Blue Hues Big Band & Depot Town Big Band Concert
5-7:30 p.m. — Ypsilanti Performance Space — Check website for ticket pricing — Experience the vibrant sounds of two incredible big bands in an unforgettable evening of music.
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Black Birders Week Extravaganza
5:00-6:30 p.m. — Erickson Elementary School — Free entry — Celebrate Black Birders Week with activities involving the local birding community in outdoor fun.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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