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Man wearing a white virtual reality headset and using a controller in front of a screen, which shows a rendering of an outdoor structure and garden.

What to do in Detroit this week: Murals in Islandview, Marble Bar anniversary and more

by Kate Abbey-Lambertz, Lynelle Herndon and Alex Washington September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

Everything to do around town, Sept. 28 to Oct. 6.

Digital aerial view of large park with pathways, outdoor shelters, a small beach, a basketball court, playground and a modern gray building with solar panels on the roof, with water in the foreground.

💪 Pull your weight in the group chat

by Kate Abbey-Lambertz September 28, 2023September 27, 2023

Portrait line drawings in neon colors are projected floor to ceiling on a wall in a dark room. Two individuals stand in front of the wall and are partially lit by the projections.

This is what Detroit’s City of Design moniker means to someone new to the city

by SaMya Overall September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

Digital aerial view of large park with pathways, outdoor shelters, a small beach, a basketball court, playground and a modern gray building with solar panels on the roof, with water in the foreground.

A mystery mural, new community center, all eyes on design and more Detroit culture

by SaMya Overall September 28, 2023September 27, 2023

Collage with the words “Detroit Land Lab” and photographs of lettuce plants and flowering shrubbery, and an illustration of people working together around a table with greenery behind them.

🤑 Baby, MI got your money

by Kate Abbey-Lambertz September 21, 2023September 20, 2023

Detail of a building made of beige stone and red brick. The storefront window has white chalk writing: “We’re open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Coffee, Breakfast, Smoothies, Lunch, Latte, Cold Brew. Event space available for rent.” Black bike racks and a bench are on the sidewalk.

Queer spaces, new books, Black-owned food hall and more Detroit culture

by SaMya Overall September 21, 2023September 22, 2023

Large group, mostly of Black men, smile and stand dressed in white, pink and black in a grassy field on a clear day. Many are embracing each other; one person is crouched in front showing off an empty aluminum food tray.

The Black Bear Brotherhood offers community and pride for plus-size Black queer men in Detroit

by SaMya Overall September 21, 2023September 26, 2023

Illustrated flyer in neon colors reads: “September 14-17. Detroit House of Comedy, Detroit Shipping Co., The Independent Comedy Club. Mateen Stewart, Hans Kim, Jeremiah Watkins, Mary Lynn Rajskub. Motor City Comedy Festival, www.MotorCityComedyFestival.com. Poster by Alyssa Klash.” The words are illustrated on a hot dog, fries, drink and mustard bottle on a road leading to an open mouth with the Detroit skyline in background.

What to do in Detroit this weekend: Art, comedy, film and fall-themed festivals

by Alex Washington, Lynelle Herndon and SaMya Overall September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

White man wearing turquoise cleats and a maroon-and-gold jersey walks on a soccer field with fans in the background.

⚽ The pro athlete next door

by Kate Abbey-Lambertz September 14, 2023September 13, 2023

How Detroit City FC turned out-of-town soccer players into Detroit ambassadors — and residents

by Sarah Alvarez September 14, 2023September 13, 2023