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

Hamilton in Detroit 2026 | Detroit Opera House Tickets

Wed, 06 May at 08:00 pm Fisher Theatre USD 70 to 577

Summer Walker – Still Finally Over It Tour

Sun, 31 May at 07:30 pm Little Caesars Arena USD 24 to 380

5th Annual Brazilian Day Street Festival Michigan

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

BRET ERNST

Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm Mic Drop Comedy USD 13

Kickoff Mother’s Day Weekend and a Legendary Night of Soul by The Dramatics

Sat, 09 May at 06:30 pm The Prestige Eatery and Entertainment USD 70 to 1,427

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

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

Detroit Institute of Arts' AAPI Heritage Month Presents the India Festival!

Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am Detroit Institute of Arts

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

Cinco de Mayo Weekend: Agave Sessions, Tequila Tasting Experience

Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm 3400 Bagley St USD 34 to 55

MrBallen at Masonic Temple - Jack White Theatre

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

SATURDAY JULY 18: TIERA OLEARY

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

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

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

SUNDAY OCT 25: SHAYNE SMITH

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

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12: KEON POLEE

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

Hoods Uncloaked: A Futuristic Reimagining of Robin Hood

Sat, 02 May at 05:00 pm Detroit Institute of Arts - Detroit Film Theatre USD 0 to 25

LOVERS AND FRIENDS- SPRING EDITION - LG & FRIENDS

Sat, 16 May at 08:00 pm Aretha's Jazz Cafe USD 34 to 50

ABBAS WAHAB

Thu, 28 May at 07:30 pm Mic Drop Comedy USD 13

Dinner With Donny

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

BRIAN HOOKS

Sun, 31 May at 08:30 pm Mic Drop Comedy USD 7

A Tribute to Broadway Featuring Nancy Ingles

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

Ahmed Saad Presents: The World Cup Run

Wed, 17 Jun at 08:00 pm Russell Industrial Center USD 72

Detroit Icon Series: Sneak Preview

Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm 5401 Woodward Avenue, 48202

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 62 to 89

#WeAreGreekWarriors: From the Greek Revolution to Today

Thu, 19 Mar Hellenic Museum of Michigan 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

Poetry Reading with De’Ashia Wallace

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

LIVE FROM THE COUCH: OPEN MIC SERIES AND FEATURED PERFORMANCES

Thu, 02 Apr at 08:00 pm 12826 Livernois USD 13

A World of Music & Stories with Audrey Allison

Wed, 17 Jun at 05:30 pm Lincoln | 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

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

Melissa Bridges Office Hours: Mel Bee Productions

Wed, 13 May at 12:00 pm Bamboo Midtown Free

Author Talk: Persevered with Kara Zivin

Tue, 26 May at 06:00 pm Detroit Public Library Free

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

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

Free Press Pass / Press Pass for Top Runway Show

Sat, 08 Aug at 07:30 pm TBA Free

Reclaiming the Narrative: Hip-Hop writing workshop

Tue, 19 May at 07:00 pm 4841 Cass Ave 3rd floor USD 0 to 6

Rhythmic Reflections: Unmuted

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

Storytime with a Shelter Dog

Mon, 04 May at 02:00 pm Edison | Detroit Public Library Free

The Prodigal: A Journey Back Home

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

Footprints by 826 Michigan

Wed, 08 Jul at 01:00 pm Franklin | Detroit Public Library Free

Milwaukee Junction Walking Tour

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

CRIMES OF SPEECH TOUR

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

Summertime Storytime with Special Guests – Baby Dinosaur and Dinosaur Explo

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

Super Storytime

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

Move & Groove Storytime

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

Summertime Storytime

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

Footprints with 826Michigan

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

Summer Reading Kickoff with MellyPop! Adventures

Tue, 23 Jun at 02:00 pm Duffield | 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

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

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

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

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

Tiny Tot Story Time with Ms. Tia

Wed, 21 Jan at 11:00 am Elmwood Park | Detroit Public Library Free

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