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A crowd in Hart Plaza watches a performer on stilts at the African World Festival
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The Metro Events Guide: Global celebrations and good trouble

Sophia Jozwiak July 17, 2025

The Concert of Colors is back in full swing, but it's not the only global festival in town. This week,...

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A line of drummers perform at the African World Festival
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The Metro: African World Festival returns to the heart of Detroit

Cary Junior II, Lauren Myers, The Metro July 17, 2025

The African World Festival is an annual event hosted by the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. It’s...

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The Metro: Celebrated Detroit artists to fuse Arab, Armenian sounds at Concert Of Colors

Cary Junior II, Lauren Myers, David Leins, The Metro July 17, 2025

Sounds from across the globe are coming to Detroit this weekend for the 34th annual Concert of Colors music festival....

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LGBTQ pride rally
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The Metro: ‘Sapphic Social’ event aims to create safe space for queer women in metro Detroit

Cary Junior II, Nadia Ziyad, The Metro July 14, 2025

In the 1970s and '80s, Detroit had over 50 gay bars and spaces for LGBTQ+ residents to be their authentic...

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Thornetta Davis and her band perform at Concert of Colors on July 21, 2023, in Detroit, Mich.
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The Metro: Concert of Colors music festival bringing global flair to Detroit

Cary Junior II, David Leins, Lauren Myers, The Metro July 14, 2025

Sounds from across the globe are coming to Detroit this weekend as the Concert of Colors music festival returns for...

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Drey Skonie and the Klouds backstage at an outdoor concert
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The Metro Events Guide: Outdoor concerts to catch this week

Sophia Jozwiak July 10, 2025

This week, we've got several free concerts around the city to check out. Plus, looking ahead to this year's Concert...

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Donna Jackson, gallery manager of the Scarab Club in Detroit.
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The Metro: Donna Jackson brings fresh perspective to the Scarab Club as new gallery manager

Tia Graham, The Metro July 9, 2025

Detroiter Donna Jackson is the first Black woman to serve as gallery manager of the historic Scarab Club.  The local...

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Violent J (left) and Shaggy 2 Dope of Insane Clown Posse.
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The Metro: ICP’s Violent J talks Juggalo Championship Wrestling

Tia Graham, Jack Filbrandt, The Metro July 8, 2025

Violent J is one half of the legendary rap duo Insane Clown Posse. He’s also the founder of Juggalo Championship...

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A mural on the side of Jo's Gallery in the Avenue of Fashion, Detroit.
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The Metro: ‘Light up Livernois’ to highlight best of Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion this Saturday

Tia Graham, Nadia Ziyad, The Metro July 4, 2025

Detroit's Avenue of Fashion is home to some of the city's most iconic businesses and shops. Every year on the...

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A crowd watches a taco eating competition
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The Metro Events Guide: Taco Fest, free concerts, art workshops and more

Sophia Jozwiak July 3, 2025

Soak up the sun this holiday weekend with outdoor festivals, food truck rallies and concerts. Or, beat the heat at...

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A photo from the 2023 Detroit Bike Summit.
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Detroit Evening Report: City to bring back annual Detroit Bike Summit this weekend

Hernz Laguerre June 27, 2025

The city of Detroit's Office of Mobility Innovation has announced the return of its annual Detroit Bike Summit at Chandler...

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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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