Events
Third Thursday: New Jack Swing Back II BLK
Charles Wright MuseumCharles Wright MuseumA celebration of the Black sound, style, and brilliance of New Jack Swing and its lasting cultural impact. Registration Link
New York International Children’s Film Festival: Celebrating Black Stories
Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit,, MI, United StatesDetroit Institute of ArtsExperience the audience favorites from the latest edition of the New York International Children’s Film Festival! These amazing short films from around the world are sure to inspire curiosity and conversation for viewers big and small. Celebrating Black Stories spotlights narratives that transcend national boundaries, culture, and language. With roots in history and tradition, these films share
Lecture: Midnight: Detroit & the Underground Railroad
Detroit Public Library - Main BranchDetroit Historical MuseumDetroit Historical Society Field Curator Billy Wall-Winkle will present a lecture exploring Detroit’s pivotal role as a major station on the Underground Railroad. Thousands of freedom seekers passed through Detroit, codenamed Midnight, crossing the Detroit River into Canada with the help of a dedicated and determined abolitionist community. Despite intense local opposition and constant threats
Premiere Screening of the Gray House
Charles Wright MuseumCharles Wright MuseumExclusive screening of The Gray House, a new miniseries spotlighting brave women whose intelligence network changed the Civil War. Register Here
West African Dance Class
TéMaTé Institute for Black Dance and CultureWednesday 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,
Collage with Judy Bowman
Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit,, MI, United StatesDetroit Institute of ArtsJoin Judy Bowman to help create a collaborative collage in celebration of Black History Month. Judy Bowman is a mixed-media collage artist born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Her art practice centers on exalting America’s Black culture. Through vibrant hues, textured paper, and acrylic paint, Bowman illuminates narratives that move beyond institutional racism and the
Celebrating a Century of Courage: Co-Creating and Co-Existing
Detroit Historical Museum 5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI, United StatesDetroit Historical MuseumJoin us for a special On the Shoulders of Giants program featuring African American young men from the Collegiate School in New York City—the oldest all-male private school in the country. As founders of the Carter G. Woodson Society at Collegiate, these high school students bring a powerful youth perspective to the study and stewardship of African
With Love & Flowers: A Tribute to Detroit’s Black Matriarchs
Detroit Historical MuseumThrough collage, flowers, and creative storytelling, With Love & Flowers: A Tribute to Detroit’s Black Matriarchs, presented by Black Bottom Archives, offers a hands-on, community-centered experience rooted in reflection and care. In celebration of Women’s History Month, this gathering invites participants to honor Detroit’s Black Matriarchs while reflecting on the question: What does it look like
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,
The Handmaid’s Tale
Detroit Opera HouseDate: Saturday, March 7th, 2026 Location: Detroit Opera Time: 7:30pm The Handmaid’s Tale is a powerful warning story about a future where freedom is lost and a strict religious government takes control. Based on the book by Margaret Atwood and turned into an opera by Poul Ruders, this fast-paced production is coming to Detroit for a performance you won’t forget.