10 Things To Do in Detroit This Weekend

BEHIND EVERY POWERFUL WOMAN… ARE MORE POWERFUL WOMEN. Direct from Broadway, comes the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical Suffs about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote.

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Erin Shields’ Paradise Lost reinvents John Milton’s epic poem through a bold, contemporary lens. Satan, cast out of Heaven, seeks revenge by tempting humanity, setting the stage for a cosmic battle of free will versus divine power. Blending sharp wit, modern feminism, and classical mythology, Shields’ adaptation challenges traditional notions of good and evil while exploring oppression, rebellion, and knowledge. With rich language and a fresh perspective, this powerful play reimagines one of literature’s most profound stories, making it both deeply relevant and strikingly theatrical.

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These accomplished Cranbrook Academy of Art (CAA) student artists will exhibit their work, with three finalists receiving the esteemed John F. Korachis Scholarship. Now in its 60th year, the Annual Scholarship Awards & Exhibition reflects our continued commitment to fostering creative excellence and supporting the next generation of artists.

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Join us at the historic War Memorial the evening of Friday, April 17th for a brand new cocktail class featuring “America’s Native Spirit”- bourbon! During the course of the 2.5 hour class, guests will learn to make, and then enjoy, three full-size cocktails, along with delectable snacks prepared by the War Memorial. Throughout the evening, local cocktail historian Beth Vandergrift from Liquor and Lore will demonstrate how to make each cocktail, then the guests will each make their own cocktail and imbibe while Beth shares the stories behind the spirits.

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This beloved concert has played to millions all over the world with over 300 major orchestras, and now makes its Detroit Opera premiere just in time to celebrate Bugs Bunny’s 85th Birthday, and the concert’s 35th Anniversary. Seventeen classic Looney Tunes will be projected on the big screen of The Detroit Opera House, as the Detroit Opera Orchestra performs the original, iconic scores LIVE as inspired by Wagner, Rossini, Donizetti, Johann Strauss, Liszt, Smetana, Mendelssohn, and von Suppé!

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Join us for Sips & Stories with Chateau Chantal — a relaxed, drop-in experience where you can taste the wines and hear from folks from the winery. Michigan By The Bottle is welcoming Brian Lillie and Hailey Green from Chateau Chantal for an afternoon of wine, conversation, and a few stories you won’t get anywhere else.

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Packard Proving Grounds invites the community to welcome spring at the Spring Fling Handmade Market on Sunday, April 19, from noon to 4 pm. The first-time indoor market brings together more than 50 local farmers and artisans offering handmade goods, fresh baked items, and thoughtfully crafted products.

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Detroit has tons of amazing assets but also faces many challenges. One thing is for sure there is so much more to the city than the headlines and stereotypes portray. On this walking tour, our expert guide will provide insights and put things in context as they take you around the downtown and throughout the decades in order to help locals and visitors understand how Detroit’s history shaped where we are today, what’s happening now and how we can become a model for what a 21st century equitable city should look like.

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Roll up for an amusing night with some of the funniest comics in the area. Smokescreen's headliner Kevin Johnson is a local favorite who's been cracking up audiences since 1920. Aqua Moon, an astronaut of many talents, will keep it tight as host. Plus a supporting cast of stand-up Detroiters who are being paid to make you laugh. It's all going down on Detroit's West Side at Chicago Blu'z Bar & Grill, a vibe-filled venue with table seating, an outdoor patio, and expensive sound system.

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Join us for an uplifting evening of music featuring the Oakland University Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band. This collaborative concert highlights the talent, artistry, and dedication of OU’s music students through a dynamic program of classic repertoire and contemporary works. All are welcome to attend and support our student musicians in this vibrant celebration of ensemble performance.

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