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Dancers Angela Lugo (from left), Sheila Royster and Celia Benvenutti performed with Ozzie Rivera and Rican Struction at the 2024 Concert of Colors.
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The Metro: Concert of Colors to showcase Tejano rhythms in southwest Detroit

Robyn Vincent, Lauren Myers, The Metro June 26, 2025

Each year the Concert of Colors transforms Detroit with sounds from across the globe. This year the rhythm is beating...

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A concert at Rouge Park
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The Metro Events Guide: Cultural celebrations for parks, people and patriotism

Sophia Jozwiak, Marie Sanders June 26, 2025

This week, we're celebrating lots of different aspects of our community, from the people who make things happen to the...

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In The Groove: New music from Hannah Cohen, Joviale, Hotline TNT, LL Burns

Ryan Patrick Hooper June 25, 2025

An immaculately heavy does of new music, including a candidate for song of the summer from Hannah Cohen, plus fresh...

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The Metro: Detroit stand up Melanie Hearn to headline ‘What’s So Funny About Detroit?’

Lauren Myers, The Metro, Tia Graham, Sam Corey June 25, 2025

Detroit comedian Melanie Hearn is one of the most unique voices in stand up. Opening up for seasoned comedians like...

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The Metro: Detroit native Darnell Davis on the art and joy of wig making

Lauren Myers, The Metro, Tia Graham June 24, 2025

Detroit native and “wig engineer” Darnell Davis is making a name for himself in the beauty and entertainment industries. Designing...

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Shayla Tyler (left) and Allimatou Coleman perform a traditional West African dance during the Wayne State University Juneteenth kickoff event, on Jun. 13, at Wayne State University, in Detroit.
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The Metro Events Guide: More Juneteenth celebrations, the Ford Fireworks and more

Sophia Jozwiak June 19, 2025

Happy Juneteenth! This week, we’ve got even more ways to celebrate in Detroit, from parades and parties to genealogy workshops.Plus,...

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In The Groove: The return of Howdy Fest, plus new music from David Byrne, Madison McFerrin

Ryan Patrick Hooper June 18, 2025

Our friends from the 4th annual Howdy Fest stop by to talk about the importance of carving out queer space...

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The Motown Museum announced it will pause public tours for a year beginning Oct. 1, as it moves into the final phase of the museum's expansion.
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Detroit Evening Report: Motown Museum to pause public tours for a year for final phase of expansion

Jerome Vaughn June 18, 2025

The Motown Museum announced this week that it will pause tours of the Detroit institution for one year so that...

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The Metro Events Guide: Juneteenth celebrations, local artistry and more

Sophia Jozwiak, Marie Sanders June 12, 2025

From cookouts to concerts, here are a few ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Detroit this week.Plus, a chance to attend...

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A new InsideOut mural completed by Oshun Williams on the side of Yoshi Hibachi Grille on Livernois Avenue.
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Detroit Evening Report: InsideOut Literary Arts celebrates 30 years with new mural

Hernz Laguerre June 6, 2025

Detroit’s "largest and oldest literary nonprofit," InsideOut Literary Arts, celebrated its 30-year anniversary last week by unveiling a new Detroit...

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Detroit Composer Laureate Patrick Prouty shakes hands with then Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison during Prouty's appointment announcement, Sept. 5, 2024.
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The Metro: Detroit’s composer laureate is creating music inspired by sounds of the city

The Metro, Cary Junior II, Nadia Ziyad June 6, 2025

The Detroit Office of Arts Culture and Entrepreneurship appointed its first Composer Laureate in December, Patrick Prouty. Embracing his role...

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Motor City Pride at Hart Plaza in Detroit
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The Metro Events Guide: Where to celebrate Pride in metro Detroit

Sophia Jozwiak June 5, 2025

Pride month is in full swing, and Detroit has celebrations of all sorts, from traditional Pride parades to techno dance...

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