May 11-May 26: Detroit Artists Market Annual Scholarship Awards and Exhibition
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.
May 11-May 17: Hamilton
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.
May 15-24: Apartment House 1776
Conceived for the US bicentennial celebration of American independence in 1976, John Cage imagined a freeform musical tapestry, a “musicircus,” that reflects America’s diversity and interdependence. Now, fifty years later, Detroit Opera presents a one-of-a-kind immersive experience realizing Cage’s utopian vision of American cultural coexistence.
May 15: Zoo Brew at the Detroit Zoo
At Zoo Brew, presented by KeyBank, you’ll wander through the Detroit Zoo's 125 acres of naturalistic habitats, sip on 100+ beverage selections, enjoy live music from local artists and shell-ebrate a one-of-a-kind night out in Royal Oak. This year, we’re coming out of our shells for turtle conservation.
Detroit After Hours
When the sun goes down, Detroit lights up with energy and vibes. Whether you're in the mood for live music in a cozy jazz lounge, craft cocktails in a stylish speakeasy, or dancing the night away at a downtown club, the city offers something for every night owl. Catch a comedy show, take in skyline views from a rooftop bar, or explore late-night eats at one of Detroit's many food spots that stay open well past midnight. Whatever your scene, the D doesn’t sleep early.
🪩 May 15: Therapy with: RO SPIT
🪩 May 15: LOVE OUT LOUD
🪩 May 16: FIESTA HOUSE: TV Lounge
🪩 May 17: Foggy Sundays
May 15: Detroit Tigers vs Toronto Blue Jays
Join your hometown boys the Detroit Tigers as they host the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park!
May 16: Vintage Store Day
Dearborn’s three independent vintage stores will participate in Vintage Store Day, a national celebration of brick-and-mortar vintage retail. Shoppers are invited to spend the day hopping between their favorite local shops — and discovering ones they've never been to before.
May 16: Wazzup Detroit Tour!
WAZZUP Detroit Tour - Exclusively through Distinctively Detroit Tours
Wazzup, Detroit! If you grew up laughing with Martin, this tour is your love letter to the city, the culture, and the comedy that made it legendary. Martin and his crew are ready to show you their Detroit—no cheap seats, no boring lectures, and definitely no hush-your-mouth moments.
May 17: Cars + Cornbread
Come and enjoy cars, soul food bites and a live DJ from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Old school, exotic, sports & classic cars are all welcome.
May 17: Detroit in Context Downtown Walking Tour
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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