The Metro Events Guide

A weekly guide to Detroit’s most unique arts and culture events.

Learn about what’s happening in metro Detroit from art installations to food festivals. The Metro Events Guide brings you events you won’t hear about anywhere else, carefully curated by WDET hosts and staff.

New editions are published every Thursday.

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The Metro Events Guide: Light displays, holiday shopping + more

This week, we have tons of seasonal festivities, from tree lightings to ugly holiday sweater skate parties.Plus, some unique opportunities...

The Metro Events Guide: Interactive cultural experiences, artisanal holiday markets + more

This week, we have interactive cultural experiences, artisanal holiday markets and festive celebrations for our beloved Lions.Plus, opportunities to spend...

The Metro Events Guide: Soothing art, sci-fi escapism and comic relief

Anyone else in desperate need of an emotional reset? This week, we’ve got some soothing and fantasy-forward events to take...

The Metro Events Guide: Día de los Muertos celebrations, live performances and Election Day in Detroit

This week, we’ve got Día de los Muertos celebrations, live performances and some early holiday shopping opportunities.Plus, it’s almost Election...

The Metro Events Guide: How to spend Halloween Weekend in Detroit

This week, we’re going all-in on spooky season, from creepy concerts to canine costume contests.Plus, a couple events unrelated to...

The Metro Events Guide: Art exhibits, maker markets and more to explore this weekend in Detroit

This weekend, we’ve got last-chance art exhibits, early holiday shopping and lots of beer.Plus, 101.9 Day! Read on to learn...

The Metro Events Guide: Beer releases, benefit brunches and more to enjoy in metro Detroit this week

This week, we’ve got plenty to do that crosses cultural borders — beer release parties for public radio, benefit brunches...

The Metro Events Guide: Detroit Story Fest, Woodbridge Porch Concerts + more

The sun is shining and the air is crisp — making for a perfect weekend to get into some fall...

The Metro Events Guide: Parker’s Alley in Bloom, Detroit Black Film Festival + more

There's an exciting array of events to check out in the metro Detroit area this week, from a weekend-long celebration...

The Metro Events Guide: Funky Ferndale, Better Cities Film Festival + more

Detroit is gearing up for fall, but it still feels like summer outside, and there are plenty of fun local...

The Metro Events Guide: Eastern Market After Dark, Friday the 13th concerts and more to do in metro Detroit

This week, we’re highlighting local makers and spaces, from Friday the 13th concerts to exclusive dining experiences. But we’re also highlighting...

The Metro Events Guide: Dally in the Alley, Detroit Month of Design and more to see this weekend

This week, we have celebrations for several of Detroit’s cultural legacies, from jazz and Techno to block parties and art...