Events
FAMILY DAY – Textiles + Textures
Explore Family Days at MOCAD! Family Day activates the Museum for kids, youth, teens, and their grownups. All ages enjoy free admission and explore the galleries with opportunities to connect through hands-on art making, gallery chats, and collaborative projects!
The Art of the Dandy, Fashion as Portraiture with William Mandela Matthews
Detroit Institute of ArtsThe Art of the Dandy: Fashion as Portraiture is a workshop where participants explore identity and self-expression through mixed-media collage. Inspired by the tradition of dandyism, visitors will combine fashion imagery, paint, and texture to create bold, expressive portraits on canvas. Learn More Here
Midtown Jazz Crawl
Detroit Historical MuseumThe Rodney Whitaker Quartet will take to the Streets of Old Detroit for an unforgettable evening of live jazz, bringing world-class musicianship into an immersive historic setting. Arrive early to explore two new exhibitions in the Motor City Music Gallery: National R&B Hall of Fame, featuring costumes worn in performance by some of the world's most
Legato Memory Café
Detroit Symphony OrchestraLegato Memory Café welcomes people experiencing dementia or other cognitive changes and their care partners/loved ones. This monthly gathering fosters connection and support through social engagement while enjoying light refreshments, followed by an activity/craft (rotates monthly). Legato Memory Café meets in Allesee Hall, located within The Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center. 10:30-11 AM: Refreshments
Introduction to Printmaking
Detroit Institute of ArtsIn this two-hour session led by a DIA Artmaking Studio Instructor, you’ll learn the basics of relief printmaking and create a portfolio of up to 10 prints to take home. Explore handling basic printmaking tools and experiment with a variety of subtractive and additive techniques using materials such as foam, rubber, cardboard, and more. Advance
West African Dance Class
Wednesday West African Dance Class 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM | Instructor(s): Team Temate Join us every Wednesday for an engaging dance class suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced dancers. Our instructors guide the class so that everyone can participate comfortably and grow at their own pace. Please bring water to stay hydrated,
COMMUNITY CARE – Narcan Training
Community Care is a rapid response program where we provide hands-on training and workshops that directly respond to the needs of our communities. All programming in this series centers the health and wellness of our neighbors and uplifts the notion of the museum as being a site that is “of the people.”
Asian Art Galleries
Detroit Institute of ArtsCreate a pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided. For ages 6 and up (children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited. Learn More Here
King James
In Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph’s slam-dunk comedy, superfans Matt and Shawn forge an unexpected friendship through a shared love of their hometown Cleveland Cavaliers. Spanning 12 years from LeBron James’ 2004 rookie season to the 2016 NBA championship, tensions mount both on and off the court for the duo in this hilarious, adrenaline-infused exploration
AAPI Cultural Display and Demonstrations
Detroit Institute of ArtsJoin the DIA and the Friends of Asian Arts and Cultures (FAAC) in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! In conjunction with the AAPI Celebration in the DIA’s Auditorium on the same day, you’re invited to meet locally based Asian American visual artists in the Great Hall, view their work, and gain insights into their