The Metro: Concert of Colors festival wants ‘peace, love and understanding’
Summer in Detroit is the time and place where dancing in public is very welcomed when live music is involved....
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: Campaign aims to fight child hunger during summer break
During the K-12 academic year, many children are regularly fed by their school. For most families, it’s one less meal...
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...
The Metro Events Guide: Comedy, culture and light displays in Detroit this weekend
This week, we’re highlighting local talent, from comedians to musicians to tie-dye artists. Plus, a Juneteenth book fair and an Eid...
The Metro: WDET dads discuss what fatherhood means to them
We live in a time of shrinking families. Less people are having children, and for those who are having kids,...
The Metro: Wayne County Executive Warren Evans wants to end SMART bus opt-outs
Among the tri-county area in metro Detroit, Wayne County is the only one that allows its communities to opt out...
The Metro Events Guide: Where to celebrate Juneteenth in metro Detroit
This week, we’ve got several Juneteenth celebrations, featuring live music, interactive art, panel discussions and community. Plus, the start of summer...
The Metro: Ukraine’s Cultural Forces makes Detroit stop on tour
It’s been over two years since Russia’s invasion of the Ukrainian mainland on Feb. 24, 2022. The war has not...
The Metro: New Bridge Housing Campus addresses homelessness in Detroit
What causes someone to be homeless? Is it mental health issues? What about lack of job opportunities? Maybe it’s not...
The Metro: Mighty Real Queer Detroit exhibition celebrates queer art during Pride Month
One of the largest LGBTQ+ art exhibitions is making its return for Pride Month. The Mighty Real Queer biennial event...