Storytelling events in Detroit

Check out happening storytelling events all around Detroit, MI

African World Festival (Detroit, MI)

 Fri, 10 Jul at 12:00 pm Hart Plaza

Detroit Bourbon & Blues Festival 2026

 Sun, 23 Aug at 12:00 pm Shed 5 USD 45 to 77

Destiny's Child: Iconic Reimagined Tribute – Detroit

 Fri, 28 Aug at 06:30 pm The Detroit Masonic Temple USD 35 to 100

5th Annual Brazilian Day Street Festival Michigan

 Sat, 19 Sep at 12:00 pm 4444 Vernor Hwy., Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48209

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

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

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

MrBallen at Masonic Temple - Jack White Theatre

 Sat, 03 Oct at 06:00 pm Masonic Temple - Jack White Theatre

Night of Redemption: Detroit Premiere of Redemption Road

 Thu, 25 Jun at 05:00 pm Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History USD 42 to 87

SUNDAY OCT 25: SHAYNE SMITH

 Sun, 25 Oct at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar USD 30 to 42

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy - Detroit, MI

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

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12: KEON POLEE

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

A Tribute to Broadway Featuring Nancy Ingles

 Mon, 29 Jun at 07:00 pm Aretha's Jazz Cafe USD 39

SATURDAY JUNE 20: MYRON JEWELL

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

FRIDAY JULY 3: PRITISH NARULA

 Fri, 03 Jul at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar USD 55 to 75

M**der Mystery Night - Pages Bookshop

 Sat, 24 Oct at 07:00 pm 19560 Grand River Ave USD 29

Deer Tick

 Sat, 20 Jun at 11:00 pm 4114 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209, USA

MARYJO

 Tue, 04 Aug at 07:00 pm 4114 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209, USA

THURSDAY JUNE 11: GIGI LEFLAIR

 Thu, 11 Jun at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar USD 32 to 44

Lines of Legacy: A Black history coloring experience

 Thu, 18 Jun at 04:30 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Underground Railroad History Tour with Jamon Jordan

 Sun, 14 Jun at 11:00 am Elmwood Cemetery USD 0 to 25

Trade Access (Industry Registration): Taste Michigan Invades Eastern Market

 Sun, 21 Jun at 11:00 am Shed 5 Free

THE HEARTWORK | ASSEMBLY

 Sun, 28 Jun at 02:00 pm Tangent Gallery & Hastings Street Ballroom USD 23 to 162

SATURDAY JULY 18: TIERA OLEARY

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

Reading & Rhythm on the Riverfront

 Thu, 09 Jul at 10:00 am Gabriel Richard Park

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

Black Marble at El Club - Detroit, MI

 Sun, 06 Sep at 07:00 pm 4114 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209, USA

Beth Orton

 Wed, 23 Sep at 07:00 pm 4114 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209, USA

Vino & Vision Nights

 Sat, 27 Jun at 05:00 pm Commune Detroit USD 0 to 146

A World of Music & Stories with Audrey Allison

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

Become a Data Science Pro: 4-Day Python Weekend Bootcamp in Detroit, MI

 Sat, 18 Apr at 09:00 am 400 Renaissance Center USD 4,499

Happy Sunday Signature Experience: Our Story, Our Table

 Sun, 14 Jun at 04:00 pm 2929 E Grand Blvd USD 135

Detroit Murder Mystery 2: Crime on Date Night!

 Wed, 01 Jul at 12:00 am Hannan Center USD 10

Become a Certified Data Analyst in Detroit, MI

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

4-Day Data Science with Python Bootcamp in Detroit, MI

 Tue, 21 Apr at 09:00 am 400 Renaissance Center USD 4,499

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

Haunted Michigan Mysteries: Halloween Edition

 Wed, 21 Oct at 06:30 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Detroit Writing Room Literary Salons

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

Free Press Pass / Press Pass for Top Runway Show

 Sat, 08 Aug at 07:30 pm TBA Free

FOR LOUDER DAYS Author Event

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

Juneteenth, Tale for the TIme Being

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

Juneteenth Craft and Storytime

 Thu, 18 Jun at 04:00 pm Redford | Detroit Public Library Free

Baby Prom & Coronation

 Sat, 26 Sep at 01:00 pm Detroit Abloom USD 29

Rhythmic Reflections: Unmuted

 Sat, 18 Jul at 04:00 pm SAY Detroit Play Center USD 25 to 40

Summertime Storytime with Special Guests – Detroit’s Very Own NapTime Show

 Wed, 22 Jul at 10:30 am Duffield | Detroit Public Library Free

Milwaukee Junction Walking Tour

 Sun, 12 Jul at 11:00 am Detroit USD 50

Detroit, Riverwalk Murder Mystery: Solve the case!

 Wed, 01 Jul at 12:00 am 2122 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207, USA USD 10

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

 Tue, 23 Jun at 04:00 pm Conely | Detroit Public Library Free

Love & Lunch

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

CRIMES OF SPEECH TOUR

 Sun, 19 Apr at 02:30 pm Mic Drop Comedy USD 13

Footprints by 826 Michigan

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

Business Presentations 1-Day Workshop | Detroit, MI

 Fri, 12 Jun at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 534 to 1,815

Unearth a Story: Dinostaury

 Tue, 23 Jun at 10:30 am Jefferson | Detroit Public Library Free

Summertime Storytime with Special Guests – Baby Dinosaur and Dinosaur Explo

 Wed, 01 Jul at 10:30 am Duffield | Detroit Public Library Free

Storytime with a Dog-osaur

 Wed, 24 Jun at 04:00 pm Edison | Detroit Public Library Free

Summertime Storytime

 Wed, 24 Jun at 10:30 am Duffield | Detroit Public Library Free

Juneteenth Open Mic: An Evening of Comedy & Poetry

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

Crack the Past: Dino Eggs & Clay Fossils

 Wed, 22 Jul at 06:00 pm Hubbard | Detroit Public Library Free

Footprints with 826Michigan

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

Legato Memory Café

 Tue, 07 Jul at 10:30 am 3711 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48201

The Goddess Fit Fashion Show Goes Hollywood

 Sun, 06 Sep at 03:00 pm 8425 W McNichols Rd USD 0 to 45

Poetry in Motion Art Show & The Color Experience

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

Friday Fun Time Tot Story Time /Stay and Play

 Fri, 26 Jun at 01:00 pm Douglass Branch Library For Specialized Services Free

The Storytellers Event

 Sat, 27 Jun at 03:00 pm Matrix Theatre Company USD 18

Farm Storytime

 Wed, 29 Jul at 10:30 am Franklin | Detroit Public Library Free

Unearth a Story with 826Mi

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

Frog Storytime & Make a Frog Sensory Bin

 Wed, 26 Aug at 10:30 am Franklin | Detroit Public Library Free

826 Michigan-Footprints

 Tue, 07 Jul at 04:00 pm Conely | Detroit Public Library Free

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

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

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

 Sat, 28 Oct at 07:00 pm Detroit Free

Summer Reading Dino-Den Storytime

 Wed, 24 Jun at 02:00 pm Chaney | 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

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

 Mon, 12 Feb at 06:00 pm Detroit Free

Story Time!

 Tue, 09 Jan at 05:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free