Literary-art Events in Detroit

Check out happening literary-art events all around Detroit, MI

5th Annual We Gon Be ALRIGHT Juneteenth Community Celebration

 Fri, 19 Jun at 03:00 pm Corrigan Park USD 0 to 749

Author Talk: Daniel Silva in Conversation With Jamie Gangel

 Sat, 18 Jul at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Massidore Grand Opening & Launch Party -- FREE!

 Sat, 13 Jun at 06:00 pm The MASSIDORE Free

Daily Stoic Live | Onstage with Ryan Holiday

 Thu, 20 Aug at 07:00 pm Redford Theatre USD 49 to 242

A Tribute to Jazz & Poetry: Ft. Sky Covington in Concert

 Mon, 22 Jun at 07:00 pm Aretha's Jazz Cafe USD 40

2026 Presidents' Dinner

 Thu, 25 Jun at 05:30 pm Hollywood Casino at Greektown USD 109 to 10,000

Tank and The Bangas | The Last Balloon Tour at El Club - Detroit, MI

 Wed, 10 Jun at 07:00 pm 4114 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209, USA

Juneteenth at Wilson: Stories of Us

 Fri, 19 Jun at 11:00 am Ralph C. Wilson Centennial Park Free

The Revelation of Dionne Daphne Tour - Detroit

 Thu, 02 Jul at 06:00 pm Garden Theater USD 24 to 47

IAN FIDANCE

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm Mic Drop Comedy USD 31

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy - Detroit, MI

 Thu, 16 Jul at 06:00 pm Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown USD 55 to 65

D'LAI: "I Beg Your Pardon" Comedy Tour in Detroit, MI

 Sat, 11 Jul at 06:00 pm Mic Drop Comedy Detroit

The Fix: Author/Book Discussion with Former U.S. Atty Gen. Barbara McQuade

 Tue, 16 Jun at 06:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Body Rhythm Dance Theatre

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:30 pm Detroit Public Theatre USD 39

NOVELISTS, Horse The Band in Detroit

 Wed, 17 Jun at 05:30 pm The Fillmore Detroit

Author Event with Abi Balingit and Jonathan Peregrino

 Sun, 14 Jun at 03:00 pm Vesper Books and Wine USD 21 to 45

NEVER TELL A BLACK GIRL HOW TO BLACK GIRL Tour - Detroit

 Sat, 11 Jul at 06:00 pm Source Booksellers USD 0 to 35

FRIDAY DECEMBER 4: SIENNA HUBERT-ROSS

 Fri, 04 Dec at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar USD 32 to 44

GRAPHIC LANGUAGE - Saladin Ahmed + Panel Discussion

 Fri, 17 Jul at 05:30 pm Scarab Club, Farnsworth Street, Detroit, MI, USA Free

Ethan Daniel Davidson: Songwriters in the Round with Audra Kubat & Rachele

 Sun, 19 Jul at 02:00 pm Scarab Club, Farnsworth Street, Detroit, MI, USA Free

Juneteenth No Menthol Poetry Contest

 Fri, 19 Jun at 06:30 pm Jam Handy Free

Little Stranger

 Tue, 01 Sep Majestic Theatre - MI

Know Your Health Day at the Park

 Sat, 27 Jun at 01:00 pm 2701 Elmwood St Free

An Introduction to Memoir: Pride Edition

 Sun, 14 Jun at 02:00 pm The Congregation USD 52 to 61

Book Club Event - Includes Bottomless Mimosas

 Sat, 13 Jun at 03:00 pm Painting with a Twist (Detroit)

Silent Reading Experience

 Wed, 17 Jun at 05:30 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Author Talk: Black Joy in the Urban Outdoors Panel Discussion

 Wed, 17 Jun at 06:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Author Talk: We Run 313 and Sebastian Jackson on Black-led Run Clubs

 Wed, 24 Jun at 06:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Pages in the Plaza with Sip N Read at Nick Gilbert Way

 Wed, 24 Jun at 12:00 pm 1240 Woodward Ave Free

Silent Reading Club at Detroit Riverfront

 Thu, 25 Jun at 06:00 pm 1801 W Jefferson Ave Free

Escape Route with 826Michigan

 Fri, 10 Jul at 02:00 pm Lincoln | Detroit Public Library Free

Sacred Tea and Aesthetics Launch Party: Tea Party Event

 Sun, 19 Jul at 04:00 pm The Secret Garden Gallery Detroit USD 29

Summer Reading Finale: Exotic Zoo

 Fri, 31 Jul at 10:00 am Hubbard | Detroit Public Library Free

Saturday Storytime & Stay-and-Play

 Sat, 07 Mar at 10:30 am Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Parent-Child Drawing Workshop

 Thu, 06 Aug at 07:00 pm Michigan Central Station East Entrance USD 39 to 50

Detroit Writing Room Literary Salons

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:00 pm Michigan Central Station East Entrance USD 73 to 268

Sound Questions: The Art and Craft of Audio Interviewing

 Sun, 27 Sep at 10:00 am Michigan Central Station East Entrance USD 66 to 82

Detroit Talent Showcase

 Thu, 18 Jun at 06:00 pm 9928 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48204-2004, United States

The real scoop to Juneteenth with historian Anthony Brogdon

 Sat, 13 Jun at 01:00 pm WGPR Free

Too Precious to Lose Author Event - Detroit

 Thu, 25 Jun at 06:00 pm Source Booksellers USD 0 to 35

FOR LOUDER DAYS Author Event

 Mon, 22 Jun at 07:00 pm Source Booksellers USD 0 to 34

The Complete Eyebrow & Microshading Intensive | Detroit, MI

 Sun, 12 Jul at 10:00 am Private Location USD 212 to 1,550

Summer Reading at the Library for Teens

 Wed, 01 Jul at 03:00 pm Chase | Detroit Public Library Free

Chapters & Versus

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 pm Pages Bookshop Free

Detroit Black Boys Fly Book Talk

 Sat, 13 Jun at 04:00 pm Northwest Activities Center USD 0 to 50

The Legacy Real Estate Blueprint: Selling Strategies & Probate Guidance

 Tue, 16 Jun at 06:00 pm The Corner Ballpark - Detroit PAL HQ Free

Poetry and Conversations

 Sat, 27 Jun at 08:00 pm Demi's Restaurant & Bar USD 23

Ice Cream Social & Summer Reading Kickoff at the Library!

 Thu, 25 Jun at 06:00 pm Chase | Detroit Public Library Free

Benjamin L. Hooks Image Awards & Scholarship Commission Banquet

 Sun, 28 Jun at 09:00 pm 586 Owen Street, Detroit, MI

Footprints by 826 Michigan

 Thu, 09 Jul at 01:00 pm Franklin | Detroit Public Library Free

Escape Route with 826 Michigan

 Wed, 15 Jul at 01:00 pm Franklin | Detroit Public Library Free

Autonomous Author Experience

 Sat, 20 Jun at 01:00 pm Vesey Lane Goods USD 0 to 52

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

 Thu, 14 May at 08:00 pm Detroit Free

Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence

 Wed, 01 Jul at 06:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Parkman Romance Book Club

 Wed, 27 May Parkman | Detroit Public Library Free

Juneteenth Book Club

 Thu, 18 Jun at 06:00 pm Elmwood Park Branch Library Free

JUNE BOOK CLUB

 Tue, 16 Jun at 06:00 pm McGRAW MINI PARK USD 15

Juneteenth Open Mic: An Evening of Comedy & Poetry

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:00 pm Edison | Detroit Public Library Free

Footprints with 826Michigan

 Fri, 31 Jul at 02:00 pm Lincoln | Detroit Public Library Free

Keyboard Catharsis: Creative Writing w/ Jimmy Doom

 Sun, 28 Jun at 02:00 pm Passenger Recovery

Poetry in Motion Art Show & The Color Experience

 Sat, 11 Oct at 04:00 pm 4750 Woodward Ave USD 13 to 34

Escape Route Writing Workshop

 Mon, 20 Jul at 04:00 pm Edison | Detroit Public Library Free

America250: Book Read & Giveaway

 Tue, 23 Jun at 03:00 pm Sherwood Forest | Detroit Public Library Free

The 1st Michigan Colored Regiment with Maurice Imhoff

 Wed, 15 Jul at 05:00 pm Lincoln | Detroit Public Library Free

Unearth a Story with 826Mi

 Wed, 15 Jul at 04:00 pm Jefferson | Detroit Public Library Free

Lincoln Branch Book Club will discuss "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison

 Fri, 17 Jul at 12:00 pm Lincoln | Detroit Public Library Free

Praise, Poetry & Paint Party!

 Sun, 03 May at 02:00 pm The Haven Family Center USD 39

Summer Reading Movie Night

 Wed, 22 Jul at 05:30 pm Parkman | Detroit Public Library Free

Summer Book Club

 Thu, 16 Jul at 06:00 pm Elmwood Park | Detroit Public Library Free

Second Wednesday Book Club

 Wed, 08 Apr at 06:30 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Bar Heavy Tuesdays: A Poetry Open Mic

 Tue, 06 Jan at 07:00 pm 17340 Lahser Rd Free

Collaborative Art as a Liberatory Practice: A Workshop

 Sat, 25 Jul at 11:00 am 19400 Bentler St Free

Book Club

 Mon, 10 Aug at 11:00 am Chandler Park | Detroit Public Library Free

Lincoln Branch Book Club June Selection

 Fri, 26 Jun at 12:00 pm Lincoln | Detroit Public Library Free

Footprints Writing Workshop

 Mon, 13 Jul at 04:00 pm Edison | Detroit Public Library Free

Professional Report Writing Skills 1 Day Workshop | Detroit, MI

 Fri, 09 Jan at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Love, Peace & Unity

 Sun, 30 Mar at 05:00 pm 27th Letter Books Free

The Writer's Block: A Free Writer's Workshop

 Wed, 17 Dec at 06:00 pm 17340 Lahser Rd Free

Summer Reading - Secrets of the Sphinx

 Wed, 15 Jul at 02:00 pm Chandler Park | Detroit Public Library Free

The Parkman Romance Book Club

 Wed, 29 Apr Parkman | Detroit Public Library Free

Art Peace & Love

 Fri, 26 Jun at 09:00 pm 3564 Vernor Hwy USD 13 to 23