Events
Third Thursday at The Wright
Charles Wright MuseumStarlit Verses Starlit Verses is a National Poetry Month experience that brings together the commanding voice of Detroit’s Poet Laureate, Jessica Care Moore, with the rich, soaring harmonies of Starlit Ways, traveling from Columbus. This dynamic evening centers the brilliance of Black artistic expression, where poetry and music converge to create a space of reflection,
Mr. B’s Blues and Boogie Festival
Detroit Institute of ArtsBlues and boogie-woogie pianist Mark Lincoln Braun has become one of the premier purveyors of a vanishing art. Having learned his craft firsthand from the early masters, he is a rare living link to the first generation of blues and boogie pianists. Steeped in the rich legacy of this tremendously exciting music, Mr. Braun studied
The Wright Museum’s Signature Earth Month Event
Charles Wright MuseumGROW YOUR GARDEN: LIVING SUSTAINABLY IN YOUR "BACKYARD" “Grow Your Garden” is The Wright’s signature Earth Month program, now in its second year. Designed for all ages and experience levels, this interactive event promotes sustainable living through gardening, cultural heritage, and Detroit-based environmental leadership. This year’s theme, "Living Sustainably in Your Backyard," highlights four
Members Night at the Museum
Detroit Historical MuseumCelebrate National Poetry Month with us at our “All Things Detroit Open Mic” Member Night at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum—an evening of creativity, community, and connection along the waterfront. Whether you’re a seasoned writer, a first-time reader, or simply someone who loves the rhythm of a well-crafted verse, you’re invited to take the mic
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,
For the Love of Hip Hop
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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,
Lecture: Detroit’s Dynamic Dames
Detroit Historical MuseumJoin the Detroit Historical Society’s Education Coordinator Cate Waldecker for a captivating lecture that explores Detroit through the lives and legacies of the women who helped shape the city. From early figures like Madame de Cadillac to cultural icons such as the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, the program highlights twelve remarkable women whose stories
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,
Containing Black Utopia: A Conversation with Aaron Robertson and Michelle Adams
Charles Wright MuseumExperience a compelling book talk hosted by Orlando P. Bailey and Donna Givens Davidson, featuring two exceptional Detroit authors: Aaron Robertson, author of The Black Utopians, and Michelle Adams, author of The Containment. Together, they will explore the enduring relevance of Black Utopia, freedom, and justice in a timely conversation about history, place, and the