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: 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...

The Metro Events Guide: How to spend Labor Day Weekend in Detroit

Labor Day Weekend in Detroit means the return of some of our favorite annual festivals, including Jazz Fest, the Hamtramck...

The Metro Events Guide: Album release parties, art markets and more to do this weekend in Detroit

This week, we’ve got album release parties, art markets, festivals and dance parties so you can take full advantage of...

The Metro Events Guide: The Dream Cruise, musical celebrations and more

This weekend, we’ve got a wide variety of celebratory events, from car shows to concerts.Plus, the grand re-opening of a...

The Metro Events Guide: Picnics, tea parties and park concerts

This week, we’re highlighting local music showcases and internationally-inspired art exhibits you can see right here in Detroit.Plus, picnics, tea...

The Metro Events Guide: Outdoor festivals, comedy shows and cat videos

Welcome to August! We’ve got several outdoor festivals this weekend so you can take full advantage of the late summer...

The Metro Events Guide: Celebrating Detroit’s diverse musical communities

This week, the celebration of Detroit’s diverse musical communities continues, from jazz to rock to Afropop.Plus, celebrating some public radio...

The Metro Events Guide: International celebrations to check out in Detroit this week

This week, we’re celebrating arts and culture from around the world, starting with the African World Festival and leading up...

The Metro Events Guide: Arts, eats and entertainment for 4th of July Weekend in Detroit

Happy 4th of July! This week, we have unconventional art exhibitions, rule-bending entertainment and all the tacos you can eat...

The Metro Events Guide: Flowers, festivals and food to check out this weekend

This week, we’ve got flowery installations, unique food experiences and festivals for everything under the sun. Read on to learn...