April 27-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.
April 29-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 1: Detroit Tigers vs Texas Rangers
Join your hometown boys the Detroit Tigers as they host the Texas Rangers at Comerica Park!
May 2: Selfridge Military Air Museum Tour
Explore an extraordinary collection of aircraft that spans more than a century of aviation — from early World War I biplanes and sleek World War II fighters to modern jets and helicopters still in service today. Inside the museum hangar, see beautifully restored planes, uniforms, and artifacts that tell the stories of courage, innovation, and dedication that shaped our nation’s air power.
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 1: House Á La Mode
🪩 May 1: Puma Sounds
🪩 May 2: CLASS REUNION - Celebrating 1 Year of Alternative School
🪩 May 2: RADIANT at Halo Detroit
🪩 May 3: TEQUILA SUNSET (SUNDAY DAY PARTY)
May 2: Hellenic Footprints: Photographic Exhibition
Step into a powerful visual journey with the Consul General of Greece in Chicago as we celebrate the Greek immigrant experience across the Midwest—part of America’s 250th Anniversary of democracy.
May 2: Nurtured by Nature: Birding
Join the Clinton River Watershed Council in partnership with Oakland County Parks, Oakland Bird Alliance, and Macomb Audubon as we observe native birds, such as bald eagles, great egrets, and more! Interested in seeing a species of bird that you may have never seen before?
May 2: Dvořák’s New World Symphony
Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony, written during his time in the US, draws on the character of American musical traditions, charting a path for later composers. The concert also looks elsewhere in the New World, with works from Mexico and Argentina that similarly incorporate national styles: Arturo Márquez’s trumpet concerto with virtuoso Pacho Flores and Alberto Ginastera’s dance-like variations.
May 2: 2nd annual Detroit Vinylfest
Over 70+ vendors will be selling vinyl records/LPs, CDs, cassette tapes, music-related posters, ephemera, t-shirts, and more.
Some musicians/DJs/rappers, etc, will be doing autograph signings.
And DJs will be spinning vinyl records.
May 3: 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.
May 3: Opera Strings & Winds
This concert features wind and string players who are members of the Detroit Opera Orchestra, performing an exciting program that includes works with a connection to the amazing world of opera!
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