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SUMMARY:Family Day: Sonic Prints
DESCRIPTION:Explore sound-inspired works in Mike Kelley’s Mobile Homestead\, then create playful\nprints that mimic noise\, rhythm\, and texture \nParking is free for visitors. MOCAD’s parking lot is located off Garfield Street between Woodward Avenue and John R Street. \nLearn More Here: http://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://mocadetroit.org/event/family-day-sonic-prints/___.YXAzOmNvbm5lY3RkZXRyb2l0OmM6b2ZmaWNlMzY1X2VtYWlsc19hdHRhY2htZW50OjBiN2YxZWVhZmEyM2YxMTE1ZjkxN2FiMDg2YmE2M2IyOjc6MWRjNTpiNjI5MGJhMDNiOWVjODBhY2YwMGFlMjlmM2FmNjg0NmM0MzUzNzIzOGU0NjEwMTZiZGEwNTY5Y2UxNDBlNTVjOnA6VDpG
URL:https://connectdetroit.org/event/family-day-sonic-prints/
CATEGORIES:Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T200000
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SUMMARY:Cranbrook Academy of Art x MOCAD: Karyn Olivier
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Cranbrook Academy of Art\, MOCAD presents an artist talk featuring Karyn Olivier (CAA\, MFA Ceramics\, 2001) on the occasion of her landmark solo exhibition Bend\, Break\, Mend. MOCAD’s Co-Director + Artistic Director Jova Lynne (CAA\, MFA Photography\, 2017) will introduce the talk. \nPresenting a journey through Olivier’s expansive career\, the program also celebrates the impact of Cranbrook’s alumni network while fostering dialogue across generations of artists working in and beyond the Detroit cultural landscape. \nLearn more: https://mocadetroit.org/event/cranbrook-academy-of-art-x-mocad-karyn-olivier/ \n 
URL:https://connectdetroit.org/event/cranbrook-academy-of-art-x-mocad-karyn-olivier/
CATEGORIES:Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260901T153024Z
CREATED:20260901T153024Z
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UID:3968-1789754400-1789759800@connectdetroit.org
SUMMARY:Reclaiming Agency: Art\, Technology\, and Collective Futures
DESCRIPTION:How do we shape the futures being designed around us? Join artists rootoftwo\, Taeyoon Choi\, and Mother Cyborg for a conversation about technology\, civic life\, and the possibilities of collective imagination. The discussion will be moderated by Michael Connor. \nRegister Here – https://mocadetroit.org/event/reclaiming-agency-art-technology-and-collective-futures/
URL:https://connectdetroit.org/event/reclaiming-agency-art-technology-and-collective-futures/
CATEGORIES:Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260905T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260905T160000
DTSTAMP:20260901T152108Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T152108Z
UID:3962-1788620400-1788624000@connectdetroit.org
SUMMARY:The Sounding Room: Zekkereya El-magharbel
DESCRIPTION:Zekkereya El-magharbel is an educator\, composer\, and designer based in Detroit. He is a member of the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra\, an Afro-futurist legacy ensemble that has been active for over 50 years. He earned his MFA in 2D Design from Cranbrook Academy of Art (2024) and his MMusic in Jazz and Contemporary Music from the University of Michigan (2021). He is a passionate educator and loves to make work that shows how\, even though the world is so big\, music and art can show us a common ground. His research is focused on melodic systems in regions of strong Islamic influence\, studying traditional melodies to see how they work\, then reconfiguring them to reflect the turbulence of finding beauty in the West. \nRegister Here – https://mocadetroit.org/event/the-sounding-room-zekkereya-el-magharbel/
URL:https://connectdetroit.org/event/the-sounding-room-zekkereya-el-magharbel/
CATEGORIES:Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260709T190543Z
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SUMMARY:BACK-TO-SCHOOL COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR
DESCRIPTION:This free Back-to-School Resource Fair is designed to help Detroit students and families prepare for the upcoming school year. Join MOCAD for a family-friendly afternoon featuring a backpack and school supply giveaway while supplies last\, a children’s clothing swap\, free books\, a small hands-on craft table\, community resources\, and opportunities to connect with local organizations supporting youth and families. \nWe are excited to partner with local Detroit organizations\, including Birdie’s Bookmobile\, Brilliant Detroit\, MFWAR House\, and MSUFCU\, for this Community Care event. \n  \nLearn More: https://mocadetroit.org/event/back-to-school-community-resource-fair/ \n  \n 
URL:https://connectdetroit.org/event/back-to-school-community-resource-fair/
CATEGORIES:Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260709T190247Z
CREATED:20260709T190247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T190247Z
UID:3896-1786186800-1786201200@connectdetroit.org
SUMMARY:Family Day: Bend\, Break\, Mend
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Bend\, Break\, Mend\, this Family Day offers MOCAD visitors a chance to explore Karyn Olivier’s new exhibition through a day full of art-making activities. \n  \nLearn More: https://mocadetroit.org/event/family-day-bend-break-mend/
URL:https://connectdetroit.org/event/family-day-bend-break-mend/
CATEGORIES:Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260719T143000
DTSTAMP:20260630T182637Z
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UID:3819-1784466000-1784471400@connectdetroit.org
SUMMARY:Part 2: Our City\, Our Rights: Housing + Advocacy at MOCAD
DESCRIPTION:Our City\, Our Rights: Housing + Advocacy continues MOCAD’s two-part advocacy series with a community-centered workshop focused on housing justice\, tenant rights\, and the systems that shape access to safe\, stable\, and dignified housing. This gathering invites neighbors to learn more about the legal\, civic\, and community-based tools available to support housing security across Detroit. \nRegister here: https://mocadetroit.org/event/part-2-our-city-our-rights-housing-advocacy/
URL:https://connectdetroit.org/event/part-2-our-city-our-rights-housing-advocacy-at-mocad/
CATEGORIES:Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260709T185923Z
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UID:3894-1784314800-1784322000@connectdetroit.org
SUMMARY:Concert of Colors: Kronos Quartet
DESCRIPTION:As we continue to expand our presentation of live music\, sound\, and performance\, MOCAD is proud to partner with Concert of Colors to welcome the renowned Kronos Quartet to Detroit. This presentation is part of our growing commitment to music programming\, building on recent collaborations\, including The Detroit Regenerative Orchestra\, and the launch of The Sounding Room — a new rotating residency and experimental platform hosted in the garage of the Mike Kelley Mobile Homestead. Together\, these initiatives reflect the Museum’s ongoing investment in presenting innovative musical experiences that resonate with our mission of supporting contemporary artistic practices. \nIn partnership with Concert of Colors\, this performance is free to the public. Admission to the Museum will be discounted for performance goers. \n  \nLearn More: https://mocadetroit.org/event/concert-of-colors-kronos-quartet/
URL:https://connectdetroit.org/event/concert-of-colors-kronos-quartet/
CATEGORIES:Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260709T185247Z
CREATED:20260709T185212Z
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UID:3891-1783767600-1783789200@connectdetroit.org
SUMMARY:Family Day: Exhibition Openings + Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:This Family Day\, we celebrate three new exhibitions\, rootoftwo: Anyspace? Whatever.\, Pat Phillips: Prime Mover\, and Music From Dimensions Tomorrow. Visitors enjoy free admission and a day full of artful activities.\n\n11am–3pm: Explore the paintings in Prime Mover and make collaborative graffiti murals while connecting with Pat’s painting practice and each other!\n\n1–3pm: Experience 463NCY with rootoftwo. Central to Anyspace? Whatever.\, this tabletop game casts participants as agents navigating a surveillance-driven city.\n\n1pm–5pm: Listen to music at The Sounding Room! Resident artist Shigeto will experiment with and perform new music in the garage studio space inside the Mike Kelley Mobile Homestead.\n\nLearn More: https://mocadetroit.org/event/family-day-community-celebration/
URL:https://connectdetroit.org/event/family-day-exhibition-openings-community-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260630T182255Z
CREATED:20260630T182227Z
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UID:3816-1783767600-1783789200@connectdetroit.org
SUMMARY:Family Day + Community Celebration at MOCAD
DESCRIPTION:This Family Day\, we celebrate three new exhibitions\, rootoftwo: Anyspace? Whatever.\, Pat Phillips: Prime Mover\, and Music From Dimensions Tomorrow. Visitors enjoy free admission and a day full of artful activities. \n11am–3pm: Explore the paintings in Prime Mover and make collaborative graffiti murals while connecting with Pat’s painting practice and each other!\n\n1–3pm: Experience 463NCY with rootoftwo. Central to Anyspace? Whatever.\, this tabletop game casts participants as agents navigating a surveillance-driven city.\n\n1pm–5pm: Listen to music at The Sounding Room! Resident artist Shigeto will experiment with and perform new music in the garage studio space inside the Mike Kelley Mobile Homestead.\n  \nLearn More: https://mocadetroit.org/event/family-day-community-celebration/ \n 
URL:https://connectdetroit.org/event/family-day-community-celebration-at-mocad/
CATEGORIES:Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T193000
DTSTAMP:20260601T182517Z
CREATED:20260601T182517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T182517Z
UID:3770-1781805600-1781811000@connectdetroit.org
SUMMARY:Our City\, Our Rights: A Guide to Community Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the complexities of civic systems requires more than just knowledge—it\nrequires a community. This workshop provides a clear-eyed guide to individual and\ncollective rights\, empowering Detroiters to advocate for themselves and their blocks.\nThis session is presented in partnership with the Detroit Justice Center\, bringing their\nexpertise in restorative justice and legal advocacy to the museum. Whether you are\nlooking to understand local policy or seeking tools for neighborhood organizing\, this\nprogram transforms the museum into a hub for civic empowerment and legal literacy. \n\nPart 1: Our City\, Our Rights: Immigration + Advocacy
URL:https://connectdetroit.org/event/our-city-our-rights-a-guide-to-community-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T182254Z
CREATED:20260601T182219Z
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UID:3768-1781348400-1781362800@connectdetroit.org
SUMMARY:MOCAD Family Day
DESCRIPTION:Let’s look\, make\, and connect at MOCAD! Explore the artworks and materials in\nOlayami Dabls: Detroit Cosmologies. Make your own beads inspired by textures\, colors\,\nand materials. Connect with Dabls’ practice that objects communicate\, carry intention\,\nand activate memory across cultures. Family Days foster a sense of community and\nlearning that spans all ages\, including children\, youth\, teens\, and their grown-ups!\nVisitors enjoy free admission to the Museum and experience hands-on activities that\nconnect directly to the art on view. We encourage curiosity and connection with learning\nopportunities for all. \n\nFamily Day
URL:https://connectdetroit.org/event/mocad-family-day/
CATEGORIES:Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181942Z
CREATED:20260601T181942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T181942Z
UID:3766-1781200800-1781206200@connectdetroit.org
SUMMARY:Carole Harris + Taylor Renee Aldridge
DESCRIPTION:Join MOCAD for a conversation on This Side of the River\, an exhibition exploring the\ninnovative textile practice of Detroit-based artist Carole Harris. The program brings\nHarris into dialogue with writer and curator Taylor Renee Aldridge\, Executive Director of\nModern Ancient Brown Foundation\, and will be introduced by Abel Gonzalez Fernandez\,\nCurator at MOCAD. \n\nCarole Harris + Taylor Renee Aldridge
URL:https://connectdetroit.org/event/carole-harris-taylor-renee-aldridge/
CATEGORIES:Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181820Z
CREATED:20260601T181820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T181820Z
UID:3764-1780596000-1780601400@connectdetroit.org
SUMMARY:Talking Shop: Martha Mysko on Retail Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Visit MOCAD and join Artist Martha Mysko and Susanne Feld Hilberry Curator Isabella Nimmo as they hold an\ninformal in-gallery conversation exploring Mysko’s new body of work in her solo\nexhibition\, Retail Therapy. Attendees will gain insight into her process\, inspirations\, and\nthe themes that shape the exhibition. \n\nTalking Shop: Martha Mysko on Retail Therapy
URL:https://connectdetroit.org/event/talking-shop-martha-mysko-on-retail-therapy/
CATEGORIES:Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T135528Z
CREATED:20260505T135528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T135528Z
UID:3693-1778781600-1778787000@connectdetroit.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY CARE - Narcan Training
DESCRIPTION:Community Care is a rapid response program where we provide hands-on training and\nworkshops that directly respond to the needs of our communities. All programming in this\nseries centers the health and wellness of our neighbors and uplifts the notion of the\nmuseum as being a site that is “of the people.”
URL:https://connectdetroit.org/event/community-care-narcan-training/
CATEGORIES:Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T135405Z
CREATED:20260505T135405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T135405Z
UID:3691-1778324400-1778338800@connectdetroit.org
SUMMARY:FAMILY DAY - Textiles + Textures
DESCRIPTION:Explore Family Days at MOCAD! Family Day activates the Museum for kids\, youth\,\nteens\, and their grownups. All ages enjoy free admission and explore the galleries with\nopportunities to connect through hands-on art making\, gallery chats\, and collaborative\nprojects!
URL:https://connectdetroit.org/event/family-day-textiles-textures/
CATEGORIES:Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
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