The 113th Boars Head Dinner Celebration

Since the Scarab Club’s earliest years, Scarabs have closed out the year with the Boar’s Head Dinner, a holiday feast modeled on the grand Henry VIII banquets and once opened by parading a roasted boar’s head through the room to the cheers of the merrymakers.

More than a century later, the tradition carries on as our holiday celebration of art, artists, and Detroit’s creative history.

Join us for cocktails by the fireplace, a formal dinner and toast, dessert and live music in the Historic Lounge, and the signing of our beams as we honor the legacy behind us and raise a glass to the year ahead.
New Members may partake in the Historic Boars Head Procession as we celebrate and welcome them to the club.
Open to all who wish to celebrate art, in a gallery that is almost 100 years old.
[Black Tie / Formal / Cocktail Attire preferred]

Info: Black tie / Cocktail attire preferred.

Info: Enjoy an hour of cocktails, small bites, and great conversation. Or enjoy the party by the fireplace with our Pleyel pianist Mary, as she serenades us through the start of the evening.

Info: As we celebrate the art, the building, and the creativity that has brought even more craft into our space, we invite you to indulge in a formal meal and thoughtful toast as we look towards the coming year.

Info: Join us for our signature Holiday Hummers, desserts, and some of the best music around as Olivia Dear and her ensemble perform in the Historic Lounge by the fireplace.

Info: Keeping with tradition, we will celebrate the commitment and legacy of all those that have served The Scarab Club before us. Join us as Scott Maggart, our most recent board president signs our historic beams with the ending of his term.

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