FoolMoon is a glowing nighttime celebration of foolishness and it’s happening again on Friday, April 7, from 7-10 p.m. at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market in Kerrytown.
In 2023, the theme is U.F.O.s – Unidentified Foolish Objects, and that means out-of-this-world art installations, live performances, a FoolMoon dance party, luminary processions, and more.
Last chance to prep a luminary: April 7
If you haven’t had time to attend a community luminary preparation event before FoolMoon, you’re in luck: you can take a free workshop, GLOWing Dinos, on Friday, April 7 from 5-6 p.m. at the Ann Arbor District Library Downtown Branch.
Everyone is welcome to make a simple dinosaur you can see in the dark. All materials will be provided.
Immersive artistic experiences
What will we see and experience at FoolMoon this year? A mix of local creators and magic makers. A few are listed below, but you can see all FoolMoon performers here.
Clever Creations by Amy + Perry EMU Bright Futures Students / Ship of Foolishness
EMU’s Bright Futures students (Perry School Kindergarten & 1st Grade) and Amy Balzer-Pemberton (Clever Creations by Amy) paired up to create a foolish pirates-in-space journey.
Detroit Party Marching Band
The Detroit Party Marching Band shows up with driving jams and horn blasts. Get ready to celebrate!
Ellipsis Theatre Company / Extraterrestrial Information Booth
Ellipsis Theatre has performed in the area for more than two decades. At FoolMoon, you can stop by the Extraterrestrial Information Booth to pick up a pin or a pamphlet and take abductee aptitude tests.
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Deon Forrest is a drummer DJ with similarities to the Blueman Group and Stomp. Using pots, pans and buckets, Forrest wows the crowd. He is known for having a performance go viral with more than 80 million worldwide views. Enjoy his performance at FoolMoon.
Jumpin AllStars
Jumpin AllStars is a competitive jump rope performance team from Livingston County, Michigan, that aims to spread the joy of jumping rope to kids all over the world.
Patrick Elkins / STONE CANDY SOUP
“STONE CANDY SOUP” is a shadow puppet play featuring a selection of wild beasts and ideas from across the universe. Audience members are encouraged to bring umbrellas and/or empty pockets in the likely event of candy explosions.
Revolution Chinese Yoyo
Founded in the winter of 2009, Revolution is the Chinese Yoyo team at the University of Michigan. By blending this traditional pastime with modern music and original choreography, Revolution aims to promote and celebrate AAPI culture through the performing arts.
Steve & Her Hoops
Steve is a circus artist based in southeastern Michigan. Her creative practice originated with hula-hoops in 2014, and they continue to play a key role in her artistic expression.
We Draw Together / Intergalactic Garden Community Build
The Intergalactic Garden is a community project coordinated by Assembli, the Ann Arbor District Library, Trevor Stone and Nat Berry of We Draw Together.
The community was invited to create a found object and recycled garden of glowing “plants.” This installation will live at the University of Michigan Hospital through April.
Now grab your glowsticks and get ready to get foolish!
