• Group of four musicians performing on stage with colorful lighting, two are playing guitars, one on keyboard, and one singing into a microphone.

    Silver Chord with Shigeto

    Wednesday, July 17 8:00-9:30pm
    Scarab Club
    Experimental
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  • Poster for Nadada Audio Uprising, showing two women with braided hair, with text about film screening and breakout performance.

    NAFADA REMIXED

    feat. Meryem Saci, Soultana wsg. Gold Lyon
    Thursday, July 18, 8:00pm
    Spot Lite Detroit
    WEBSITE

  • Orchestra performing on stage with various instruments including violin, cello, grand piano, percussion, and xylophone, all musicians wearing masks.

    New Music Detroit

    Thursday, July 18 at 6pm
    Sosnick Courtyard at Detroit Symphony Orchestra
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Group of ten people outdoors under a tree, dressed in white with some holding or wearing Caribbean flag elements, celebrating or participating in a cultural event.

    Rican Struction

    Friday, July 19 5:00-6:00pm
    Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
    Puerto Rican
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Group of six men dressed in traditional African attire standing in a grassy field with trees in the background.

    Mokoomba

    Friday, July 19 6:30-7:30pm
    Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
    Afrofusion & Zamrock
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  • Performer on stage wearing a fashion-forward patterned blazer, white shirt, black bow tie, fedora, and sunglasses, illuminated by vibrant stage lights.

    Vox Sambou

    Friday, July 19 8:00-9:00pm
    Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
    Haiti
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Group of five diverse people standing outdoors in front of a wooden wall with plants and flowers, dressed in fashionable clothing.

    Transglobal Soundsystem

    Friday, July 19 7:00pm
    Riverfront Conservatory
    British Funk & Rock
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Six musicians in a dimly lit studio, some sitting and some standing, with various instruments including saxophone, guitar, and bass, against black walls with stage equipment and a red box.

    PBM Band

    Friday, July, 19 1:00-2:30pm
    Detroit Historical Museum
    Horn-Infused Ska, Swing, Jazz, Pop, Feel-Good
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Four men standing on a stage with wooden wall background, each holding a different musical instrument: violin, electric bass, drum, and acoustic guitar.

    DAVE SHARP WORLD’S QUARTET ft. VISHNU R

    Friday, July 19 3:00-4:15pm
    Detroit Historical Museum
    Global Jazz
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Smiling man with a beard and dreadlocks wearing a hat, sunglasses, a dark blazer, and a neck scarf, standing outdoors in an urban setting.

    MC5 MUSICAL TRIBUTE

    Friday, July 19, 6:30-7:30pm
    Detroit Historical Museum
    Hosted by Ann Delisi with Peter Werbe, Leni Sinclair, Don Was and Tino Gross and Band
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • DJ equipment and turntables with a laptop in the background during a dark setting.

    DJ

    Saturday July, 20 3:00-3:15pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - North Stage
    Caribbean
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Five men and women posing together indoors, one kneeling with arms outstretched, others standing, with guitars and stage lights in the background.

    Roots Vibration

    Saturday, July 20 3:15-4:15pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - North Stage
    Caribbean
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  • Two performers in red and gold Chinese lion dance costumes performing on a circular floor, with a drummer in the background and audience watching.

    Michigan Lion Dance

    Saturday, July 20 4:15-4:30pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - North Stage
    Chinese Cultural Costumed Dance & Drumming
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Four men dressed in traditional African clothing, wearing sunglasses, standing outdoors against a white background.

    Universal Xxpression

    Saturday, July 20 4:30-5:30pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - North Stage
    Caribbean
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  • Michigan Lion Dance

    Saturday, July 20 5:30-6:00pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - North Stage
    Chinese Cultural Costumed Dance & Drumming
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Stylized black and gray logo with the letters 'RHY'.

    RAM

    Saturday, July 20 6:30-8:00pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - North Stage
    Haiti
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  • DJ turntable and laptop setup for music mixing in a dark environment

    DJ

    Saturday, July 20 8:00-8:30pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - North Stage
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  • A woman with curly hair in a colorful, patterned blazer, black pants, and red heels standing against a gray background.

    ETANA

    Saturday, July 20 8:30-9:30pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - North Stage
    Caribbean
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  • Group of eight people, smiling, gathered together indoors, with a dark curtain background.

    The Polish Muslims

    Saturday, July 20 1:00pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - Wolverine Stage
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  • Close-up of a person playing an electric guitar, focusing on their hand on the fretboard.

    Mara Wanna's World

    Saturday, July 20 2:30pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - Wolverine Stage
    Pop Music
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Three women performing music in a cozy room, one playing the flute, one with a guitar, and the third holding a tambourine, with a wooden interior and warm lighting.

    Mariachi Femenil Detroit

    Saturday, July 20 4:00pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - Wolverine Stage
    Mexican
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Four men standing in a field with trees in the background, under a cloudy sky.

    Wilson Thicket

    Saturday, July 20 5:30pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - Wolverine Stage
    Appalachian Spirit
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  • A man in a white jacket and hat, wearing sunglasses, making a gesture with his hands in front of a city street background.

    Obie King and the Muta' Funkas

    Saturday, July 20 7:00pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - Wolverine Stage
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Group of six men standing outdoors in a grassy field with trees, dressed in traditional African clothing and accessories.

    Mokoomba

    Saturday, July 20 3:30-5:00pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - DFT
    Zimbabwe
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Five people standing outdoors in front of a wooden wall with plants and flowers. They are dressed in various stylish outfits and are posing for the photo.

    Transglobal Underground

    Saturday, July 20 6:00-7:30pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - DFT
    British Funk & Rock
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Two men in tuxedos seated, smiling, holding a trophy and a cricket ball.

    The Big 3 Palladium Orchestra

    Saturday, July 20 8:30-10:00pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - DFT
    Afro Cuban
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • A line of vintage cars, including a red convertible in the front, driving down a street with people inside.

    Lowriders Show

    Saturday, July 20 1:00-5:00pm
    Detroit Historical Museum Auditorium PARKING LOT & LOADING DOCK

  • DJ wearing headphones and a cap, adjusting a turntable.

    DJ Nano

    Saturday, July 20, 1:00-2:00pm
    Detroit Historial Museum
    Electronic
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • A band performing on stage with musicians playing trumpet, guitar, keyboard, and drums at Blue Line in Ann Arbor, with purple stage lighting

    Grupo Escobar

    Saturday, July 20 2:00-3:00pm
    Detroit Historical Museum
    Salsa Fusion
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • DJ using a turntable in a dark setting, wearing a cap, headphones, and a jacket with a logo.

    DJ Nano

    Saturday, July 20 3:00-4:15pm
    Detroit Historial Museum
    Electronic
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Group of six musicians with tropical cityscape background, holding instruments including a bass guitar, saxophone, trumpet, and bongos, posing together.

    Urban Tropical

    Saturday, July 20 4:30-6:00pm
    Detroit Historical Museum
    Latin & Jazz
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Three people in costumes jumping in front of a red and black background, with one person in a mask and long hair, and the other two with face paint and colorful clothing.

    Pamyua

    Sunday, July 21 3:00-4:30pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - North Stage
    Inuit
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Silhouettes of a crowd at a concert or event with bright stage lights and colorful visual effects

    K-Pop Dance-A-Thon

    Sunday, July 21 6:00-7:00pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - North Stage
    K-Pop
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Five diverse people standing outdoors in front of a wooden door and window, surrounded by plants and flowers, posing for a photo.

    Transglobal Underground

    Sunday, July 21 8:30-9:40pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts- North Stage
    British Funk & Rock
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • A woman dressed in traditional Native American attire with jewelry and face paint.

    Hadassah Greensky

    Sunday, July 21 2:00-3:00pm
    Kresge Court at Detroit Institute of Arts
    CLICK TO WATCH

  • Two male musicians playing acoustic guitars and singing into microphones on stage in a rustic wooden setting.

    Robert Jones

    Sunday, July 21 3:30-4:30pm
    Kresge Court at Detroit Institute of Arts
    CLICK TO WATCH

  • Xiao Dong Wei wsg Sunitha Anathaswamy and Friends

    Sunday, July 21 2:30-4:00pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - DFT
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Four women sitting and standing with musical instruments, including a guitar, microphone stand, and double bass, in a photography studio or rehearsal space.

    Umar Bin Hassan of the Last Poets and Straight Ahead - Bebop or Be Dead

    Sunday, July 21 5:30-7:00pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - DTF
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • A smiling man wearing a light-colored fedora hat, dark sunglasses, a dark blazer, and a patterned scarf around his neck, standing outdoors in an urban setting.

    DON WAS DETROIT ALL STAR REVUE: PEACE, LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING

    Sunday, July 21 8:00-9:30pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - DFT
    Marshall Crenshaw, Steffanie Chris’ tian, Milton Bennet, Herschel Boone, Carolyn Striho, Corktown Popes, Gretchen Gonzalez Davidson, Julie Benjamin, Kara Meister, MIK E

  • A black background with a white outline of the Detroit skyline and the text 'the ark' in lowercase with 'DETROIT' underneath.

    Ark Services

    Sunday, July 21 11:00am
    Detroit Institute of Arts - Wolverine Stage
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Logo with a blue circular arrow surrounding the letters 'ELEVATION' and supporting text 'Elevation' and 'Glory' underneath

    Elevation Youth Corp

    Sunday, July 21 1:00pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - Wolverine Stage
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Man standing on a city street at sunset, wearing sunglasses, a black hat, and a black vest, holding a white electric guitar.

    Chris Canas

    Sunday, July 21 2:00pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts -Wolverine Stage
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Young person with dreadlocks wearing a colorful striped shirt, holding sunglasses, against a coral background.

    Jubilee Jackson

    Sunday, July 21 4:00pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - Wolverine Stage
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Black and white profile of a woman with her hair in a long braid, wearing earrings and a strapless top.

    Isis Damil

    Sunday, July 21 5:30pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - Wolverine Stage
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • FORUM ON COMMUNITY, CULTURE AND RACE: UNTIL EVERYBODY'S FREE: ARTISTS FOR LIBERATION

    Thursday, July 18 6:00-8:30pm
    Arab American National Museum
    Panelist and Performances: Jenan A Matari, Nathan Nzanga, Khadiga Mohammed

  • NAFADA- An Audio Uprising

    Thursday, July 18 8:00 & 10:00pm
    Spot Lite Detroit
    Documentary Film & Performance

  • Arts & Scraps

    Thursday, July 18 12:00-6:00pm
    Michigan Science Center
    Recycled Art Fun for Families

  • Colors of the World Laser Show

    Thursday, July 18 12:00-6:00pm
    Michigan Science Center

  • African Dance Lessons with Shashu Amen Ra

    Thursday, July 18 from 12:30-1:30pm
    Michigan Science Center

  • Arts & Scraps

    Friday, July 19 12:00-6:00pm
    Michigan Science Center
    Recycled Art Fun for Families

  • Colors of the World Laser Show

    Friday, July 19 TBA
    Michigan Science Center

  • Tales from the D: Don Was

    Friday, July 19 4:15 -4:45pm
    Detroit Historical Society
    Documentary FIlm

  • Panel Discussion with Ann Delisi

    Friday, July 19 5:30pm
    Detroit Historical Society

  • Latin Dance Lessons with Mambo Marci

    Friday, July 19 from 12:30-1:30pm
    Michigan Science Center

  • Caribbean Parade

    Saturday, July 20 12:00-1:30pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - North Stage

    Gathering near the church on Cass and Forest at noon

  • Parade Lawn Celebration

    Saturday, July 20 1:30-2:30pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - North Stage

  • The Art of the Middle East & North African Refugees

    Sunday, July 21 3-5pm
    Scarab Club
    Lecture and performance by curator Biba Sheikh

  • Workshop on Caribbean Music

    Saturday, July 20 1:30pm
    University of Michigan Detroit Center
    Mario Brio, Tito Rodriguez Jr, and Osvaldo Rivera (Presented by the University of Michigan Arts Initiative)

  • Odyssey of Colors

    May 17 - September 22
    Art Exhibition
    Hellenic Museum of Michigan

  • Tiff Massey: 7 Mile + Livernois

    Detroit Institute of Arts
    Now thru May 11, 2025

  • Talk & Exhibit

    Sunday, July 21 3-5pm Public Talk
    Scarab Club
    Exhibit JULY 15- JULY 26 2024 EXHIBITS: MITLI MITLAK (LIKE ME, LIKE YOU): THE ART OF MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICAN REFUGEES lecture and performance by curator BIBA SHEIKH