THINGS TO DO

The latest things to do coverage from Detroit and Metro Detroit.

Spiral-bound calendar open to April in Spanish, focused on dates and design.

Lion King Actor Reflects on Mufasa Role as Detroit Run Ends

David D'Lancy Wilson reflects on 17 months as Mufasa in The Lion King's North American tour as the show wraps its Detroit engagement.

Nina Vasquez | April 2, 2026

Dramatic black and white backstage view of a band performing live on stage.

Jack White SNL April 4 2026 | Detroit Native

Detroit native Jack White returns to Saturday Night Live on April 4, 2026 as musical guest. The White Stripes founder's SNL appearance celebrates his Southwest Detroit roots.

By Aisha Laurent | March 29, 2026

A young woman in a red top enjoys a tasty burger outdoors. Street food lifestyle captured.

Things to Do in Detroit on Tigers Opening Day 2026

From free tailgate parties to food trucks near Comerica Park, here's what to do in Detroit for the Tigers' home opener on April 3.

By Devon Mitchell | March 27, 2026

Men in festive attire celebrating Saint Patrick's Day in a cozy bar setting.

Best Detroit Bars for Tigers Home Opener

Discover the best bars near Comerica Park for Detroit Tigers Opening Day. Find your perfect spot from Nemo's to McShane's.

By Aisha Laurent | March 27, 2026

Kids wearing face masks watch a sloth in an indoor zoo setting surrounded by plants.

Detroit Zoo's New Discovery Trails Opening May 2026

Detroit Zoo opens Fred and Barbara Erb Discovery Trails in May 2026, featuring interactive exhibits where visitors can feed stingrays and encounter goats.

By Aisha Laurent | March 26, 2026

Musician adjusting an electronic keyboard during a live performance

Willie Nelson Outlaw Music Festival Pine Knob August 2026

Willie Nelson brings his Outlaw Music Festival to Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston this August 2026, featuring country, folk, and rock artists.

By Aisha Laurent | March 25, 2026

Lightning bolt striking over a city skyline during a severe storm

Free Storm Spotter Training SE Michigan | National Weather Service

Learn to identify and report severe weather with free SKYWARN storm spotter training across Southeast Michigan this spring. No experience needed.

By Aisha Laurent | March 23, 2026

Patrons dancing and enjoying live music at a neighborhood bar

Bob Seger's 'Night Moves' The Ultimate Bar Test

A Boston man judges bars by whether they have Bob Seger's 'Night Moves' on the jukebox. Detroit understands why this is the perfect measure of a great dive bar.

By Aisha Laurent | March 22, 2026

Young person exploring an urban warehouse space in Detroit

Detroit Paid Summer Arts Jobs for High School Teens

Up to 200 Detroit high school students gain paid arts job training this summer through an expanding coalition offering professional creative skills development.

By Aisha Laurent | March 22, 2026

Jazz musician performing with a saxophone on stage

Kimmie Horne: Detroit Jazz Singer & Lena Horne Legacy

Detroit native Kimmie Horne carries the legacy of her great-aunt Lena Horne while forging her own path in jazz music with a warmth and sensibility shaped by the city.

By Aisha Laurent | March 21, 2026

Family enjoying a virtual reality experience at an indoor entertainment center

Slick City Action Park Opens in Troy - Indoor Slides

Slick City Action Park, a new indoor play destination featuring high-speed slides, just opened in Troy, offering metro Detroit families an exciting spring break activity.

By Aisha Laurent | March 20, 2026

Historic red windmill building evoking folklore and legend

The Nain Rouge: Detroit's Red Dwarf Demon Legend

Discover the three-century-old folklore of Detroit's Nain Rouge and the annual Marche du Nain Rouge parade celebrating this legendary red dwarf demon.

By Aisha Laurent | March 18, 2026

Microphone on a mixing board in a recording studio

2026 Detroit Emerging Music Scene: New Artists to Watch

Discover Detroit's hottest emerging artists this spring 2026. Metro Times surveys the city's thriving music scene with garage rock, rap, and R&B innovators.

By Aisha Laurent | March 18, 2026

Historic ornamental fountain at Belle Isle park in Detroit

Belle Isle Casino Reopens After 5-Year Renovation

The 121-year-old Belle Isle Casino, designed by Albert Kahn in 1908, reopens after five years of extensive restoration work on Detroit's Belle Isle state park.

By Marcus Cole | March 17, 2026

Musicians performing on stage in a grand theater venue

St. Vincent Performs with Detroit Opera Orchestra

St. Vincent brings her inventive art rock to the Detroit Opera House on July 24 with the Detroit Opera Orchestra and conductor Jules Buckley.

By Aisha Laurent | March 17, 2026

Concert crowd with stage lights at music venue

Detroit Symphony Orchestra Announces Summer Concert Series at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra launches a nine-week summer concert series at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre featuring world-class performers, family programs, and fr

By Aisha Laurent | March 15, 2026

Museum gallery with art on walls and wooden floor

St. Patrick's Day Parade Returns to Corktown with Expanded Route and Live Music

Corktown's St. Patrick's Day Parade expands with a longer route, four live music stages, and new cultural programming in this year's celebration on March 14.

By Aisha Laurent | March 15, 2026

Michigan Science Center Debuts Immersive Great Lakes Climate Change Exhibit

The Michigan Science Center opens an immersive 12,000-square-foot exhibit exploring climate change's impact on the Great Lakes, featuring interactive technology

By Aisha Laurent | February 28, 2026

Detroit Institute of Arts Opens Major Diego Rivera Exhibition Celebrating Auto Worker Murals

The Detroit Institute of Arts opens a major retrospective celebrating Diego Rivera's iconic auto worker murals, offering restored photos and newly digitized doc

By Aisha Laurent | February 7, 2026

Motown Museum Expansion Opens New Interactive Exhibits on Hitsville USA Campus

The Motown Museum opens a 50 million dollar expansion in New Center with interactive exhibits, a recording studio, and a new performance venue celebrating Detro

By Aisha Laurent | January 22, 2026

North American International Auto Show Returns to Huntington Place with Record EV Lineup

The North American International Auto Show debuts record electric vehicle lineup at downtown's renovated Huntington Place, attracting major automakers and thous

By Aisha Laurent | January 11, 2026