In order to bolster support for local eateries and merchants, the Kerrytown District, Main Street Ann Arbor, the State Street District, and the South University Area Association launched on Wednesday the “Show Your Love A2” campaign. “We want to keep the nostalgic charm of Ann Arbor thriving. Help us preserve the personality and spirit of Ann Arbor by showing your love to the community. Please shop, eat, and drink (in) downtown Ann Arbor.”ShowYourLoveA2 is also holding a photo contest. To enter, follow the campaign on Instagram at @ShowYourLoveA2 and share a photo of what you love downtown with the hashtag #ShowYourLoveA2.

ANN ARBOR - The biggest holiday night of year will take place on Dec. 6. Kerrytown's Kindlefest, Main Street's Midnight Madness and State Street's Moonlight Madness will welcome in the holiday season through the wee hours of the night. Moonlight MadnessWhen: 6 p.m. to MidnightState Street District also hosts its own event on the same night featuring specials from its businesses. State Street District will be updating the event's Facebook page with more participating retailers as the event approaches. Midnight MadnessWhen: 7:30 p.m. to midnightSimilar to Moonlight Madness, this is the Main Street Area Association's shopping-centered event of the evening.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - A celebration of the LGBTQ and allied communities in the city, Ann Arbor Pride offers locals and visitors the opportunity to be their authentic selves in a safe space. Based in the Kerrytown District downtown, Ann Arbor Pride will host events from Aug. 2 to Aug 4. Formerly known as OutFest, Ann Arbor Pride will be celebrating 25 years of community involvement organized by the Jim Toy Community Center. On Aug 2. the official Ann Arbor Pride Pre-Party will kick off the weekend of celebration at Necto Nightclub starting at 9 p.m. Wheeler Park is at 200 Depot St.Want to learn more about Ann Arbor Pride?