A few happenings in the city over the long holiday break.
Arts & Culture
Midtown’s BasBlue Cafe gets Louisiana makeover
Chef Ederique Goudia brings her Creole and Cajun inspired foods to the BasBlue Cafe this summer.
Markuis Cartwright works to inspire next generation of Detroit leaders
The 23-year-old Detroit native and MSU graduate shares poetry on gun violence, family and experiences he hopes will inspire others to ‘read and relate.’
Annual hip hop festival faces cancellation after permit challenges
Backwoods and Bonfires showcased local musicians at the Russell Events Center for five years, but the event’s future is in jeopardy amid concerns about city permits.
Detroit photographer Bre’Ann White is ready for the next phase
“Dance of Black Man,” Bre’Ann White’s new photo exhibit, recently premiered at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American history.
It’s Motor City Pride weekend: What to expect
Motor City Pride 2023 offers a lineup of 200 performers, a parade, and other events at Hart Plaza.
Free techno festival this weekend in Detroit
Tec-Troit is a free two-day festival featuring local DJs held at the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation.
Palmer Park Art Fair celebrates 10th anniversary with music, storytelling
The free event will feature more than 100 artists from across the Midwest, including teen and emerging artists from metro Detroit.
Waka Flocka Flame, Xzibit, Twista bringing summer shows to The Aretha
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre will mark the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with two summer concerts for fans of old school and new school rap.
Detroit’s Urban Art Orchestra and Dames Brown to play at DSO
North End resident De’Sean Jones talks about his musical journey and Friday night show with some of the ‘baddest musicians in the city’