Guide to Detroit: Festivals & Events

Detroit’s Arts, Festivals, and All That Jazz…

Every year the Detroit metro area hosts some of the most acclaimed fine and performing arts events in the country. Music aficionados will gravitate to the International Jazz Festival, and this year the event showcases the award-winning talents of Regina Carter and the legendary Herbie Hancock. The annual Detroit Festival of the Arts not only features performances from acclaimed musicians, but also celebrates the visual arts, theater, and includes plenty of activities for the kids.

Catch a Show in Deroit

The Detroit Film Center, which offers educational programs for budding filmmakers, also presents seasonal screenings of independently produced movies and shorts. Movie buffs will enjoy the historic Redford Theatre, which opened in 1928 and is a regular showcase for timeless films starring all-time favorites, including John Wayne and Audrey Hepburn.

More to Do in Detroit

Anyone interested in making a home in the Detroit metro area will quickly find that there is always something going on. The Annual Village of Rochester Hills Ice Carving Festival supplies winter fun, and in summer the Annual Motor City PraiseFest highlights the inspiring work of some of the best gospel singers in the country.

The Detroit Historical Society hosts annual events, tours, and lecture series designed to engage students of history. The Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History commemorates Black History Month every year and presents annual events celebrating the work of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X.

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