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| 2 events,Starting in 2026, Culture Pass Detroit members can use Uber rides to get around more easily. This makes it simple to enjoy all the programs and experiences your membership offers. Rides can only be used to travel to or from our partner organizations. Please fill out this form to receive more information. Sign up for more Bundle up and join us for a cozy winter morning at the Detroit Historical Museum as we bring back this complimentary monthly event for DHS members. This month, we’re skating straight into Hockeytown with an inside look at our newest exhibition, Detroit Red Wings at 100: Becoming Hockeytown. Enjoy an engaging presentation by the Society’s Director | 1 event,Visit the Wright Museum during their extended Thursday hours! Looking for a fun evening after work, a new experience for your grandchildren, or just a reason to get out of the house? Come explore, connect, and make lasting memories at the Wright! Don’t forget to bring your member ID and let them know Culture Pass Detroit |
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| 1 event,From Hollywood’s golden age to today’s biggest blockbusters, this cinematic celebration highlights legendary composers who forever defined the sound of film. Experience heart-racing thrillers, classic epics, and beloved fanfares in a journey through iconic moments in film history you won’t want to miss. Must be approved for tickets to attend. Sign-up Here |
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| 4 events,For one special weekend, the Classical Series and the Paradise Jazz Series come together for amazing shows. Jader Bignamini will lead both the DSO and the Paradise Theatre Big Band in Wynton Marsalis’s Swing Symphony, mixing the strength of a symphony with the cool style of a big band. Join us for Shiver on the River, a wintery celebration of our natural resources presented in partnership with the Friends of the Detroit River. This free, family-friendly environmental fair highlights the beauty and importance of the Detroit River ecosystem with hands-on activities, educational displays, and seasonal fun for all ages. Bundle up, explore, and discover how On the Shoulders of Giants is a dynamic, all-ages celebration of Black history, creativity, and community that brings Detroit’s Black legacy to life. High school students from the Detroit Public Schools Community District and Detroit Community School–Charter bring history to life through first-person narratives, dramatic monologues, and multimedia performances honoring both celebrated and under-recognized African American |
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| 1 event,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, | 1 event,Join Black Detroit organizers, storytellers, and civic leaders for a powerful panel conversation presented by Black Bottom Archives examining the vital role of community memory in the movement for reparations. The discussion connects the work of the Detroit Reparations Task Force and the Sankofa Community Research Project—two community-led initiatives advancing reparations for Black Detroiters—while highlighting | 2 events,An interactive Spades experience centering the game as a Black cultural tradition rooted in community, storytelling, and connection. Participants will learn, play, and enjoy the game in a welcoming, judgment-free space at The Charles H. Wright Museum. Registration Link Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided. For ages 6 to adult (children 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult). Capacity is limited. Click Here to Learn More | 2 events,The Mountaintop tells the story of the night before Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. On April 3, 1968, after giving an important speech, a tired Dr. King goes to his room at the Lorraine Motel during a storm. A mysterious visitor shows up and shares a secret, making Dr. King think about his A relaxed and affirming gathering celebrating Black love in all its forms—romantic, platonic, communal, and self-love. Through conversation, music, poetry, and shared experiences, this event explores intimacy, joy, and care within Black relationships. Registration Link | 2 events,A powerful concert blending gospel music, prayer, and spoken word, reflecting themes of faith, resilience, hope, and collective healing. Registration Link |
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| 2 events,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, 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, | 1 event,A celebration of the Black sound, style, and brilliance of New Jack Swing and its lasting cultural impact. Registration Link |
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| 3 events,Experience 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 Detroit 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 Exclusive screening of The Gray House, a new miniseries spotlighting brave women whose intelligence network changed the Civil War. Register Here |
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| 2 events,Join 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 Join 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 | 1 event,Through 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 |