Storytelling events in Detroit

Check out happening storytelling events all around Detroit, MI

Katt Williams – Detroit

 Sat, 04 Apr at 08:00 pm Katt Williams – Detroit, MI – Apr 4, 2026

SUNDAY APRIL 26: LIL REL HOWERY

 Sun, 26 Apr at 08:30 pm The Comedy Bar USD 50 to 62

Disney's The Lion King Dinner & Show Package 4/2/26

 Thu, 02 Apr at 05:00 pm Mario's Italian Restaurant Detroit

Suffs Weekender Group Trip to Detroit!

 Fri, 17 Apr at 04:00 pm Broadway In Detroit - The Fisher Theatre and more!

Disney's The Lion King Dinner & Show Package 3/19/26

 Thu, 19 Mar at 05:00 pm Mario's Italian Restaurant Detroit

The 30th Anniversary of the Billie Holiday Tribute ft. Sky Covington

 Mon, 06 Apr at 07:30 pm Aretha's Jazz Cafe USD 45

The CAALS Bauder Lecture with Marlon James

 Thu, 26 Mar at 07:00 pm Marygrove Conservancy Free

Disney's The Lion King Dinner & Show Package 3/26/26

 Thu, 26 Mar at 05:00 pm Mario's Italian Restaurant Detroit

A Tribute to George Benson Featuring “Randal V. Wilson Project Jazz Band

 Mon, 08 Jun at 07:30 pm Aretha's Jazz Cafe USD 39

The Bessie Smith Tribute Celebration ft.The Queens of Blues Thornetta Davis

 Mon, 13 Apr at 07:30 pm Aretha's Jazz Cafe USD 45

Out of the Mouth of Woman: A Tribute to the Detroit Queens of Jazz

 Mon, 20 Apr at 07:30 pm Aretha's Jazz Cafe USD 45

Detroit Institute of Arts’ AAPI Heritage Month Celebration Is Here!

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am Detroit Institute of Arts

SATURDAY JULY 18: TIERA OLEARY

 Sat, 18 Jul at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar USD 38 to 50

WARRIORS

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:30 pm 315 E Warren Ave

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12: KEON POLEE

 Sat, 12 Sep at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar USD 36 to 47

Your Crown Shines Tour - For Dreamers Everywhere and You!

 Sat, 28 Mar at 01:00 pm Detroit Institute of Arts Free

A Tribute to the Great Voices of Detroit Featuring Mz. Love

 Mon, 22 Jun at 07:30 pm Aretha's Jazz Cafe USD 39

Cinema Paradiso (1988, Theatrical Cut)

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48210

A Tribute to Broadway Featuring Nancy Ingles

 Mon, 29 Jun at 07:30 pm Aretha's Jazz Cafe USD 39

Dinner With Donny

 Sun, 10 May at 05:00 pm International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit USD 34

THURSDAY JUNE 4: NICK ALEX

 Thu, 04 Jun at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar USD 32 to 44

#WeAreGreekWarriors: From the Greek Revolution to Today

 Thu, 19 Mar Hellenic Museum of Michigan Free

SATURDAY JUNE 20: MYRON JEWELL

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar USD 32 to 44

Silents at the Senate Presents: Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927)

Sat, 21 Mar at 08:00 pm 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48210

Author Talk: Historical Fiction with Vanessa Riley

 Sun, 12 Apr at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Become a Certified Data Analyst in Detroit, MI

 Tue, 10 Mar at 09:00 am 400 Renaissance Center USD 1,999

Read to the Dogs Story Time

 Sat, 11 Apr at 10:30 am Main | Detroit Public Library Free

SAGE — Echos And Auras (Live at NEPs)

 Sat, 21 Mar at 08:30 pm NEPs (North End Productions) USD 5 to 15

Saturday Storytime & Stay-and-Play

 Sat, 04 Apr at 10:30 am Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Eid- al Fitr Kids Celebration: Stories, Crafts, & Henna

 Fri, 20 Mar at 03:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

WIZDUMB - A BOOK RELEASE EVENT

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:00 pm 1228 Griswold St Free

Martin Lawrence: Runteldat: Zenith Supper Club

 Sun, 29 Mar at 08:00 pm 1600 Clay St USD 55

Beauty vs Brawn Poetry Slam

 Sun, 22 Mar at 05:00 pm Trinosophes USD 15 to 25

Storytime with Senator Stephanie Chang

 Sat, 21 Mar at 12:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

In Motion Part 3 of 3: Building Worlds

 Thu, 19 Mar at 06:30 pm The Scarab Club

Love N' Lunch

 Sat, 28 Feb at 12:00 pm Marygrove Conservancy Free

Poetry in Motion Art Show & The Color Experience

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

Friday Concert Series: Tom Alter & Nick Juno

 Fri, 27 Mar at 04:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Kicks & Conversation

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:00 pm Social Status Detroit Free

Echoes: CCS Alumni Voices in Clay

 Fri, 20 Mar at 05:00 pm Center Galleries 301 Frederick St. Detroit, MI 48202

National Library Week: Bookmaking and Storytelling Event for Kids

 Sat, 25 Apr at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

An Evening with Photographer Paul Mobley

 Thu, 26 Mar at 05:30 pm 201 E Kirby St Free

Smart Money Kids Storytime

 Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 am Parkman | Detroit Public Library Free

SPRING CHICKEN FUNDRAISER AND BONFIRE

 Fri, 20 Mar at 05:00 pm 1105 Alger St Free

Princess Party Storytime

 Mon, 30 Mar at 04:00 pm Bowen | Detroit Public Library Free

The Dandelion Gatherings: Centering the Wellbeing of BIPOC Women Leaders

 Fri, 27 Mar at 11:00 am Co.act Detroit USD 15

Wine, Words and Conversation with Author Elle Wright

 Fri, 27 Mar at 06:00 pm 1620 Michigan Ave ste 122 USD 35 to 45

CRIMES OF SPEECH *TRAINING* TOUR

 Sat, 21 Mar at 02:30 pm Mic Drop Comedy Free

Public Speaking Training – Detroit, MI | In-Person & Live Virtual

 Tue, 14 Apr at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 462 to 723

VERSES/VERSUS (an evening of hip-hop monologues and trivia)

 Tue, 07 Apr at 07:00 pm Human-I-T on 7 Mile USD 0 to 4

Women's History Month Documentary Series

 Sat, 28 Mar at 02:00 pm Chaney | Detroit Public Library Free

Move & Groove Storytime

 Tue, 03 Mar at 10:30 am Parkman | Detroit Public Library Free

Rhythmic Reflections: Unmuted

 Sat, 18 Jul at 04:00 pm SAY Detroit Play Center USD 29 to 40

What They Dont Tell Us: Book Launch & Community Conversation

 Sat, 25 Apr at 03:00 pm Aya House USD 39 to 162

The Prodigal: A Journey Back Home

 Sun, 31 May at 03:00 pm Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History USD 13

FOIA for The People

 Thu, 19 Mar at 06:00 pm Spread Art Free

Coffee & Conversation - Grace & Mercy Book Launch

 Sat, 28 Mar at 03:00 pm Mission:City Free

Super Storytime

 Wed, 04 Mar at 11:00 am Bowen | Detroit Public Library Free

In Harmony Cafe Presents: Spoken Word Saturdays | Open Mic Showcase

 Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm In Harmony Cafe Sweets & More Free

Detroit Improv For Kids

 Wed, 11 Feb at 04:30 pm 2706 Charlevoix St Free

Master Public Speaking & captivate any room with confidence — Online Event

 Sat, 09 Dec at 06:00 pm Detroit Free

Master Public Speaking & captivate any room with confidence — Online Event

 Sat, 27 Apr at 06:00 pm Michigan 1 Free

A Reading and Book Signing

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am Elmwood Park Branch Library Free

Dr. Suess's The Cat In The Hat at Fox Theatre Detroit

 Sat, 28 Mar at 11:00 am Fox Theatre Detroit

Master Public Speaking & captivate any room with confidence — Online Event

 Sat, 28 Oct at 07:00 pm Detroit Free

Children's Storytime

 Sat, 07 Mar at 01:00 pm Chaney | Detroit Public Library Free

Read to a Shelter Dog

 Sat, 11 Oct at 02:00 pm Chase | Detroit Public Library Free

Storytime with a dog!

 Sat, 20 Sep at 10:30 am Lincoln | Detroit Public Library Free

The Spirits of Detroit: Outdoor Ghost Scavenger Hunt!

 Fri, 05 Dec at 10:00 am 5200 Woodward Ave USD 8 to 20

Once Upon a Midnight

 Thu, 18 Sep at 06:30 pm Elmwood Park | Detroit Public Library Free

Business Presentations 1 Day Workshop | Detroit, MI

 Wed, 12 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

⁠Mindful Wellness Walk in Detroit

 Tue, 30 Sep at 11:00 am The Fountain Detroit USD 25

Master Public Speaking & captivate any room with confidence — Online Event

 Mon, 12 Feb at 06:00 pm Detroit Free

Personal Branding 1 Day Workshop | Detroit, MI

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Redford Story Time

 Tue, 02 Sep at 10:30 am Redford | Detroit Public Library Free

WEDNESDAY MORNING STORYTIME at DUFFIELD

 Wed, 10 Sep at 10:30 am Duffield | Detroit Public Library Free