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1 event,Camp Africa aims to provide a fun, educational, and enriching experience that fosters understanding, identity, creativity, and critical thinking. Utilizing the theme of We Who Believe in Freedom through the lens of STEAM, the curriculum should ignite curiosity, courage, and community while encouraging campers to explore the meaning of freedom across historical and contemporary contexts. Through thoughtful |
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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,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,A welcoming, inclusive art-making experience for neurodivergent children, teens, adults, and their families and friends. Each session features a thoughtfully designed project in a comfortable, supportive environment. Taking inspiration from photography work in the newly reinstalled African American galleries, participants will use a digital camera that instantly prints your photos, along with magazine scraps, color |
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| 1 event,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, a lappa (ladies), and baby wipes if you’ll be dancing barefoot (encouraged). Experience the | 2 events,Join us for a special free evening at the Detroit Historical Museum as part of the Detroit Historical Society's Quad Anniversary celebration. Explore the museum's exhibitions, discover the stories that have shaped Detroit, and connect with our city's rich past during extended evening hours. Learn More: https://www.detroithistorical.org/events/free-admission-5-8pm-1 Interested in Uber Support? It’s not too late to learn how to use Uber with Culture Pass Detroit! Uber rides can help you travel to and from participating partner organizations. Join us on Thursday, August 6th at 12:00 PM for a 30-minute informational session on Zoom. You’ll learn how the program works and how to |
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| 1 event,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. Learn More: https://mocadetroit.org/event/family-day-bend-break-mend/ |
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| 1 event,Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience is necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 - Adult (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult). Capacity is limited. Learn More: https://dia.org/events/drawing-galleries-american-galleries-landscapes?event_date=2026-08-11 | 1 event,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, a lappa (ladies), and baby wipes if you’ll be dancing barefoot (encouraged). Experience the |
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| 1 event,Join us at the Motown Museum on Saturday, August 15, from 12–4 p.m. for Bass Day 2026, a celebration of the legendary basslines that helped shape the Motown Sound. Honor Motown bass icon James Jamerson, celebrate Paul Riser Sr. as he receives the ICON Award, and experience the bass of Motor City Music like never |
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| 1 event,Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience is necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 - Adult (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult). Capacity is limited. Learn More: https://dia.org/events/drawing-galleries-dutch-golden-age-galleries-2?event_date=2026-08-18 | 2 events,Many people doodle as a fun, spontaneous way to express ideas. Grab some drawing materials and see where your creativity takes you! Experiment with Paint markers, Color Pencils, Gel Pens and more-to make something truly unique. Learn More: Drop-In Workshop: Doodle Art | Detroit Institute of Arts Museum 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, a lappa (ladies), and baby wipes if you’ll be dancing barefoot (encouraged). Experience the | 1 event,Join us for a special free evening at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum as part of the Detroit Historical Society's Quad Anniversary celebration. Explore Detroit's maritime heritage through the museum's unique exhibits, from Great Lakes shipping and recreation to the stories of the Detroit River and Belle Isle. Learn More: https://www.detroithistorical.org/events/free-admission-5-8pm-9 |
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| 1 event,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 |
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| 1 event,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, a lappa (ladies), and baby wipes if you’ll be dancing barefoot (encouraged). Experience the |
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| 1 event,In this workshop you’ll learn to make a journal for recording your adventures and travels, using heavy card stock, paper, and a rubber band. No experience needed. All supplies provided. Learn More: https://dia.org/events/drop-workshop-travel-journals-1?event_date=2026-08-28 | 1 event,Get ready for a night of fearless comedy with the one and only Ms. Pat. Known for her unflinching honesty, sharp wit, and ability to turn life’s toughest moments into laugh-out-loud stories, Ms. Pat has become one of today’s most compelling voices in comedy. Ages 18 and up. Approved tickets are required. Sign up | 1 event,Create a One-of-a-Kind Handmade Print in this Mixed Media Monoprint Workshop. Participants will explore traditional printmaking techniques while incorporating mixed-media materials to create unique, expressive works of art. Through layering, color, and texture, each participant will produce a one-of-a-kind handmade print to take home. Join printmaker De'Mone Davis for an introduction to traditional printmaking through |
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| 1 event,Be both an artist and a curator this Family Day! Use MOCAD’s model to create miniature artworks and curate your own museum exhibition. Learn more here - https://mocadetroit.org/event/family-day-mini-museum/ | 1 event,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, a lappa (ladies), and baby wipes if you’ll be dancing barefoot (encouraged). Experience the | 2 events,Join us for a special free evening at the Detroit Historical Museum as part of the Detroit Historical Society's Quad Anniversary celebration. Explore the museum's exhibitions, discover the stories that have shaped Detroit, and connect with our city's rich past during extended evening hours. Learn More: https://www.detroithistorical.org/events/free-admission-5-8pm-2 Help bring Currents in Color to life! Created by Detroit-based multidisciplinary designer Brontae Williamson, this community painting project invites visitors to add their own brushstrokes to a vibrant mural inspired by Detroit's people, waterways, and natural beauty. Throughout the summer, participants will paint one of sixteen 4-foot-square paint-by-number-style panels that together will form a 32-by-8-foot mural. Once |
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| 1 event,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 |
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