• Four musicians performing on stage, illuminated with purple and blue lighting, with instruments including guitars, keyboard, and a percussion instrument.

    Silver Chord with Shigeto

    Wednesday, July 17 8:00-9:30pm
    Scarab Club
    Experimental
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  • Dual black and white photos of women with braided hair, with large red text reading 'NAMADA' and smaller text 'An Audio Uprising'. Additional text mentions film screening and breakout performance.

    NAFADA REMIXED

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

  • A group of musicians performing on stage with various instruments, including a piano, drums, xylophone, violin, cello, and a few others, all wearing masks.

    New Music Detroit

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

  • Group of nine people outdoors under a tree, celebrating with some dressed in traditional Caribbean attire, holding flags, and smiling.

    Rican Struction

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

  • A group of six young men standing in an open grassy field with trees in the background. They are wearing colorful, traditional clothing and accessories, with some wearing tank tops and patterned pants. The man in the center wears a large hat and a striped traditional outfit, standing confidently with a serious expression.

    Mokoomba

    Friday, July 19 6:30-7:30pm
    Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
    Afrofusion & Zamrock
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • A performer on stage wearing a colorful animal print blazer, white shirt, black bowtie, sunglasses, and a black hat, singing passionately with a vibrant blue and purple stage background.

    Vox Sambou

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

  • Five diverse people standing in front of a rustic building with plants and flowers, posing for a photo.

    Transglobal Soundsystem

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

  • Six band members with musical instruments in a rehearsal space, one seated on a stool with a saxophone, others on a sofa or standing with guitars and bass, dark wooden walls, stage lights, and sound equipment.

    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 in a line on a wooden stage, each holding a different musical instrument.

    DAVE SHARP WORLD’S QUARTET ft. VISHNU R

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

  • Man wearing a beige wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, a dark blazer, and a scarf, smiling outdoors.

    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 with turntables and a laptop on a dark table in a dimly lit setting.

    DJ

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

  • Five people posing together on a stage with a guitar and musical equipment in the background, under string lights.

    Roots Vibration

    Saturday, July 20 3:15-4:15pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - North Stage
    Caribbean
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Two performers in red and gold lion dance costumes facing each other in a circle, with a drummer and onlookers in the background.

    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 attire and sunglasses, standing together against a light background.

    Universal Xxpression

    Saturday, July 20 4:30-5:30pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - North Stage
    Caribbean
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • 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 text spelling out 'RHY' in black and white with a playful font.

    RAM

    Saturday, July 20 6:30-8:00pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - North Stage
    Haiti
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • DJ mixing station with a laptop and turntables in a dark setting.

    DJ

    Saturday, July 20 8:00-8:30pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - North Stage
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Woman with curly hair wearing a colorful, patterned jacket and black pants, standing against a blue-green background.

    ETANA

    Saturday, July 20 8:30-9:30pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - North Stage
    Caribbean
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Seven people posing together in front of a curtain, smiling for the camera at a social gathering or event.

    The Polish Muslims

    Saturday, July 20 1:00pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - Wolverine Stage
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • A person playing an electric bass guitar in a dark room with soundproofing panels, focusing on their hand on the strings.

    Mara Wanna's World

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

  • Three women playing musical instruments in a cozy room with wooden accents and a chandelier. One woman in the foreground plays a trumpet, another in the middle holds a percussion instrument, and the third on the right is playing a guitar. They appear to be performing together.

    Mariachi Femenil Detroit

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

  • Four men standing in a grassy field with trees and cloudy sky in the background.

    Wilson Thicket

    Saturday, July 20 5:30pm
    Detroit Institute of Arts - Wolverine Stage
    Appalachian Spirit
    CLICK TO LISTEN

  • Man wearing a white suit, fedora hat, sunglasses, and purple bow tie, standing outdoors with a bus in the background.

    Obie King and the Muta' Funkas

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

  • A group of six men with dark skin standing outdoors on grass in front of a tree, dressed in traditional African clothing and accessories, with some wearing patterned pants, white tank tops, and layered necklaces.

    Mokoomba

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

  • Five diverse people standing outdoors in front of a wooden building with greenery and flowers, posing for a 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 sitting and smiling at the camera, one holding a rolled-up document, and the other with a golf ball and tee in hand.

    The Big 3 Palladium Orchestra

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

  • Vintage cars driving on a street, with people inside, during a car parade or show.

    Lowriders Show

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

  • A man wearing headphones and a cap, focusing on a turntable in a dark setting.

    DJ Nano

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

  • A band performing live on stage with musicians playing guitar, trumpet, keyboard, and singing at Ann Arbor's BlueLLama Jazz Club with blue stage lighting.

    Grupo Escobar

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

  • A DJ wearing headphones and sunglasses, adjusting records on a turntable.

    DJ Nano

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

  • A diverse group of six musicians posing with instruments in front of a tropical backdrop of large palm leaves and a city skyline at night.

    Urban Tropical

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

  • Three people in costumes, mid-air jump against a red and black background, with theatrical masks and props.

    Pamyua

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

  • Crowd of people at a concert or music event with bright purple and blue stage lights and some individuals capturing photos or videos.

    K-Pop Dance-A-Thon

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

  • Group of five diverse people standing outdoors in front of a wooden building with colorful plants and flowers.

    Transglobal Underground

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

  • A woman wearing traditional Native American attire with beadwork, jewelry, and a headband.

    Hadassah Greensky

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

  • Two men playing guitars and singing into microphones during a live performance 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 in black clothing sitting on a bench with musical instruments, including an electric guitar, an upright bass, and an amplifier, in a casual indoor setting.

    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 man with curly dark hair and a beard, wearing a light-colored wide-brimmed hat, round sunglasses, a dark scarf, and a blazer, smiling outdoors in front of a cityscape.

    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

  • Logo featuring a city skyline with the text 'the ark DETROIT' below it

    Ark Services

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

  • Logo with the letters 'E' and 'L' inside a circular arrow and the text 'Elevation' and 'Growth' below.

    Elevation Youth Corp

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

  • A man holding a white electric guitar standing on a city street with buildings and graffiti in the background during sunset.

    Chris Canas

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

  • A person with dark skin and dreadlocks, wearing a striped colorful shirt, holding sunglasses, and standing against a pink background.

    Jubilee Jackson

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

  • Side profile of a woman with braided hair, wearing earrings and a strapless top against a dark background.

    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