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: Short films, Detroit-made music and more

This week, we’re highlighting Detroit-made music, cultural celebrations across the city and critically-acclaimed short films. Plus, a chance to learn...

The Metro Events Guide: Rock tributes, record releases and roller derbies

This week, we’ve got lots of local music, from rock to singer-songwriter to emo. Plus, a chance to grab a...

The Metro Events Guide: Celebrate Black History Month, Mardi Gras and Lunar New Year

Welcome to The Metro Events Guide! There’s so much to celebrate this week: Black History Month, Mardi Gras, Lunar New...

CultureShift Events Guide: Movies, music and more

This week, we have classic movies, local music and homegrown comedy to add to your calendar. Then, starting next week,...

CultureShift Events Guide: Where to watch the Lions this weekend

The Lions are 60 minutes from the Super Bowl and the whole city is on the edge of our seats...

CultureShift Events Guide: Indoor activities to keep you warm this weekend

In this brutal weather, you’ll probably want to stick to indoor activities for a bit. We’ve got lots of movies,...

CultureShift Events Guide: MLK Day in Detroit, where to watch the Lions and more

This week, we've got civil rights celebrations for MLK Day, Michigan music from Motown to metal and more. Plus, where...

CultureShift Events Guide: Comedy, concerts and football

Happy new year! Kick off your 2024 with lots of laughs, local music and frozen festivities for the whole family....

CultureShift Events Guide: Cultural celebrations, Michigan-made music and more

Whether you want to close out your year with cultural celebrations, Michigan-made music or some much-needed laughter, we’ve got something...

CultureShift Events Guide: Seasonal shows, The Moth GrandSLAM and more

This weekend, we've got several seasonal shows to brighten up your holiday nights. Plus, places to shop local and the...

CultureShift Events Guide: Tequila fest, Wild Lights at the Zoo and more

The holiday celebrations continue in Metro Detroit this month. Keep reading to find out what the Detroit Zoo has in...

CultureShift Events Guide: Noel Night, artisan gifts and more

WDET has a jam-packed schedule this weekend, and I don't just mean on our broadcast. Our team will be dining...