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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.
Posted inGet Busy

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

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

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

Red-and-black flyer that says, “​​Eastern Market After Dark. Sept. 21st, 6pm-11pm.” The flyer shows an illustration of a large shed structure; logos for the Gilbert Family Foundation, Detroit Month of Design, UNESCO and Design Core Detroit; and a repeating pattern made of the words “Eastern Market After Dark.”
Posted inGet Busy

Detroit event picks of the week: Eastern Market After Dark, Land Lab and a 420 magic show

Kate Abbey-Lambertz headshotAvatar photoAvatar photo by Kate Abbey-Lambertz, SaMya Overall and Alex Washington September 21, 2023September 19, 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.
Posted inHow to Thrive

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

Avatar photo 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.
Posted inHow to Thrive

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

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Alex Washington, Lynelle Herndon and SaMya Overall September 14, 2023September 14, 2023
Stone entrance marker with tiny bushes in front. Carved into the stone are the words, “Elmwood Cemetery. 1200 Elmwood Avenue.”
Posted inThe Dig

This spooky season, tour the historically significant (and hilly) Elmwood Cemetery 

by Aaron Mondry September 13, 2023September 29, 2023
Building facade made of brick, glass and blue mosaic tile decorations. Above the front door, the signage made of tile says “Arab American National Museum” and features Arabic calligraphy.
Posted inDetour

🌼 Not your average rooftop garden

Kate Abbey-Lambertz headshot by Kate Abbey-Lambertz June 1, 2023May 31, 2023
Dozens of people on skis smiling in front of a snow-covered ski resort and a wooded mountain range. Almost all the skiers have dark skin.
Posted inHow to Thrive

Black people do ski. Some even started a whole club for it right here in Detroit.

by Courtney Wise Randolph March 23, 2023March 23, 2023
Posted inHow to Thrive

9 organizations keeping Detroiters housed this winter — and how to support them

sarah williams by Sarah Williams December 8, 2022March 17, 2023
bus sitting on street in downtown detroit
Posted inNews

Detroit by DDOT! Hop on the bus to explore the city — and its transit system

Kate Abbey-Lambertz headshot by Sarah Alvarez and Kate Abbey-Lambertz October 27, 2022October 26, 2022
Posted inHow to Thrive

Detroit Justice Center scavenger hunt honors Black August, local abolitionist work

by Malak Silmi August 18, 2022March 15, 2023

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