Neighborhood Programs

In 2026, as America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Concert of Colors will honor Detroit’s unity, creativity, and cultural resilience through a series of neighborhood events that highlight the city’s diverse stories and traditions. Aligned with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, the initiative uplifts Detroit’s living cultural heritage through research, education, and community engagement. With support from Detroit PBS, WDET 101.9 FM, and Marx Layne & Company, this project will amplify community voices and showcase Detroit’s role in shaping America’s cultural identity—reminding us that unity begins with listening and creating together.

Upcoming Events:

  • Black History Month

    Wednesday, February 25th 7PM

    In partnership with the Detroit Association of Black Organizations (DABO).

    Featured Artist: Russell Thompkins & The New Stylistics | Isis Damil

    Detroit Association of Black Organizations, (DABO) 9928 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48204

  • Freedom Frequency Festival: Vibratory Healing

    Saturday. March 28th

    In partnership with Eastside Community Network (ECN)

    Featured Artist: Kenneth Green & Cosmic Music Community | Leafar Village

  • The Curved Shores Concert: A Native Artists Showcase!

    Saturday, April 11th

    In partnerships with Vibes With The Tribes (VWTT)

    Featured Artist: Nataanii Means Stuart James Natasha Fisher Racquel Soledad Rose Thornberry SouFy

    Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation, Detroit

  • Echoes of Erin: Traditional Music of Ireland

    Saturday, May 23rd

    In partnership with the Detroit Irish Music Association (DIMA)

    Featured Artist: Cathy Jordan, Kevin Burke, Eamon O’Leary, Sean Gavin, Nic Gareiss

    Gaelic League of Detroit, (Corktown), Detroit

  • All Humans Are Created Equal

    Saturday, June 27th

    In partnership with the Mexicantown Community Development

    Featured Artist: La Santa Cecelia, Sonia de los Santos

    Mercado Plaza, Southwest Detroit

  • Caribbean Summerfest

    Saturday August 29th

    In partnership with Caribbean Summerfest Caribbean Cultural and Carnival Organization (CCCO)

    Featured Artist: Mical Teja, Universal Xpression, Roots Vibrations

    Marygrove College, Detroit

  • Pan-Asian Cultural Celebration

    Saturday September 26th 2PM

    In partnership with the Pan-Asian Cultural Celebration International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit (IIMD)

    Featured Artist: Madame XD (Xiao Dong Wei),Taiwan Acrobats Troupe, | Great Lakes Taiko Ensemble

    Detroit Shipping Company, 474 Peterboro, Detroit

  • Italian American Heritage Month

    Saturday Oct 24 I

    In partnership with the N.O.I. Foundation (Nuovi Orizzonti Italiani)

    Featured Artist: Maestro Francesco Mamola and Alfonzo Brandi (guitarist)

    Macomb Center for Performing Arts, Clinton Township

  • Still We Sing

    Saturday, Nov 14th Detroit PBS

    In partnership with ACCESS / Arab American National Museum

    Featured Artist: Omar Offendum “Little Syria” | Zekkereya Elmagharbel

    Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, Dearborn