All month: New Downtown 313 Chalet
This year Campus Martius is opening a new, never-before-seen seasonal gathering space: a two-story heated lounge designed by Gardner White. With cozy seating, a lively bar and 360-degree views of the ice rink, towering Christmas tree and dazzling Detroit skyline, this glass-enclosed lounge offers the ultimate festive retreat!
All Month: The Rink at Campus Martius
The Rink at Campus Martius Park is one of the nation’s most iconic and scenic skating experiences, drawing visitors from across the region to celebrate the holiday and winter seasons! Check it out right in the center of downtown Detroit.
January 24th: Structurally Sound at Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History
Structurally Sound presents the Spiral Quartet, four of America’s leading trombone players, each African American. The quartet includes our own David Jackson and Kenneth Thompkins, as well as Weston Sprott from the Met Opera and John Lofton from the LA Philharmonic. The quartet will present the world-premiere performances of four works that they have commissioned and recorded from Black composers.
January 24th: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom at Detroit Repertory Theatre
Written by August Wilson | Directed by Casaundra Freeman
Step into a 1927 Chicago recording studio where tensions run high and dreams clash. In this powerful drama, the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey, battles for control of her music while her ambitious trumpet player, Levee, dreams of fame. More than music is at stake in August Wilson’s gripping exploration of race, power, and ambition.
January 24th: Fireside Fridays Sponsored by Visit Detroit
Each Friday at Robert C. Valade Park from Jan 10 to Feb 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. guests can enjoy family friendly-fun featuring karaoke with Detroit’s own Karaoke Kingz, classic and new board games, and food and drink specials from Smokey G’s Smokehouse and the Valade Shed Bar. Come back weekly for unique karaoke themes! While karaoke and games will take place inside the heated building at Valade, be sure to explore the park for curling, sledding, and fire pits for roasting s'mores!
January 25th: BRRmingham Blast
Zip in to Downtown Birmingham on Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., for the BRRmingham Blast event featuring free entertainment, food trucks and activities for all ages! The event takes place in the heart of Downtown Birmingham, along South Old Woodward Avenue from Maple Road to Brown Street. Free parking at municipal structures during the event.
January 25th: Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightening
Come and cheer on the Detroit Red Wings this Saturday as they host the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena!
January 26th: City of Oak Park's Winterfest 2025
The City of Oak Park's Winterfest is a FREE annual family-friendly event hosted by the City of Oak and Oak Park Recreation and will be held on Sunday, January 26 from 1-4 pm at the Oak Park Community Center located at 14300 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park, MI.
There will be horse and carriage rides thru the park, a petting zoo (reindeer only), ice carving, hot chocolate, ice skating, s'mores and more! Don't miss out on this event!
January 25th: Planetary Alignment Party
Ready to party? Join Cranbrook Institute of Science astronomers and members of the Warren Astronomical Society as they guide you through a galactic planetary alignment on Saturday, January 25! A planetary alignment is a celestial phenomenon, also known as conjunction, that occurs when multiple planets appear close together in the night sky from Earth's perspective. Use one of the Institute’s telescopes to see the planets lined up in the sky!
January 25th: 28th Annual Sphinx Competition Finals Concert
The Sphinx Competition, held every year at Orchestra Hall in Detroit, MI, is a national competition offering young Black and Latino classical string players a chance to compete under the guidance of an internationally renowned panel of judges and to perform with and receive mentorship from established professional musicians. Finalists in the Senior Division have the opportunity to perform with the Sphinx Symphony Orchestra and compete for nearly $100,000 in prizes, including the top Robert Frederick Smith Prize.
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