Events by Month
May 3, 2025
Heroes vs. Villains - Members-Only Reception
Members get in first! Join us from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to celebrate the opening day of Heroes vs. Villains: Detroit's Comic Book Story!
Discover Detroit’s contribution to the world of comic books and the generations of local creatives and fans that brought the world of comics to a wider audience and created fandom as we know it today. Find it on the lower level in Wrigley Hall.
May 3, 2025
Heroes vs. Villains Opening Day
Join us to celebrate the opening day of Heroes vs. Villains: Detroit's Comic Book Story! Discover Detroit’s contribution to the world of comic books and the generations of local creatives and fans that brought the world of comics to a wider audience and created fandom as we know it today.
The exhibition is included with museum admission and opens to the public at noon. Find it on the lower level in Wrigley Hall.
May 8, 2025
Homeschool Day
Ages 6+
Families are invited to join us for a group tour of the museum, featuring our Origins: Life Where the River Bends, America's Motor City and Streets of Old Detroit exhibitions. After the tour, participants are welcome to stay and explore the rest of the galleries.
$6 per child, one free chaperone, $8 additional chaperones (includes admission and programming)
Pre-registration is required
May 8, 2025
Penny Wells - Jazz in the Streets of Old Detroit
Penny Wells, a Detroit native, is a versatile vocalist whose musical journey spans jazz, classical, R&B, and gospel, culminating in a sultry and sophisticated sound that has become her signature. Over her 35-year career, Penny has drawn comparisons to fellow Detroit legends Anita Baker and Gladys Knight. Her dynamic stage presence and vocal prowess have earned her accolades, including being named Outstanding Gospel/Christian Vocalist by the Detroit Music Awards and Outstanding Jazz Vocalist by the Detroit Black Music Awards.