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The Metro Events Guide: Family-focused activities for Mother’s Day + more

Sophia Jozwiak May 8, 2025

This week, we’ve got some family-forward events to celebrate Mother’s Day, including wildflower walks, bike rides and crafting sessions.Plus, award-winning...

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Confederates written by Dominique Morisseau at Detroit Public Theatre from February 6th through March 16th
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The Metro: Detroit Public Theatre’s latest production explores history in conversation with the present

John Filbrandt, Tia Graham, The Metro February 6, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Now at the Detroit Public Theatre, the new stage play “Confederates”...

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Attendees cheer as President Donald Trump speaks after taking the oath of office during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
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The Metro: Tuning in on media habits in Trump’s second term

John Filbrandt, Sam Corey, The Metro February 6, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. President Donald Trump ran on promises to shrink the federal workforce,...

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The Metro Events Guide: 27 things to do in Detroit this holiday season

Sophia Jozwiak December 19, 2024

This week, we’ve got a super-sized events guide to keep you busy all throughout the holiday season. Whether you’re home...

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A Día de los Muertos ofrenda featuring pictures, sugar skulls and treats.
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The Metro Events Guide: Día de los Muertos celebrations, live performances and Election Day in Detroit

Sophia Jozwiak November 1, 2024

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

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Win a trip to Morocco, more by supporting WDET during Fall Fundraiser

Jenny Sherman September 16, 2024

This has been a pivotal year for WDET.Not only have we heeded the calls from our members and listeners for...

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The 2023 All-City Poetry Slam finals will take place this Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Detroit Public Theatre.
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CultureShift: Top Detroit poets to compete for ‘All-City Slam Champion’ title this weekend

Ryan Patrick Hooper November 8, 2023

Detroit is home to some of the best poets on the planet. Joel Fluent Greene is one of them. The...

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‘The Peculiar Patriot’ explores love and the criminal justice system at Detroit Public Theatre

Ryan Patrick Hooper February 6, 2023

One of the best theatre companies in the city of Detroit is Detroit Public Theatre. Their new location in the...

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Courtney Burkett and Heather Raffo smile in front of the WDET logo (which is covered with multi-colored notes of appreciation from WDET staff) at our studios
  • CultureShift

Detroit Public Theatre’s latest show highlights the power of performance

Ryan Patrick Hooper November 29, 2022

In the Cass Corridor, Detroit Public Theater has opened its new headquarters. It’s bringing top-rated theater to the city, and...

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Detroit Public Theatre has a new home in Midtown

Sophia Jozwiak, Ryan Patrick Hooper September 14, 2022

One of the city's most acclaimed theaters is finally laying down the welcome mat at their new home. Detroit Public...

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