Events by Month
April 8, 2023
Umoja Debate Competition
First debate of 2023. More information at Umoja Debate
April 15, 2023
Free General Admission!
Enjoy free admission to the Detroit Historical Museum on Saturday, April 15, courtesy of Dykema, to mark the opening of The Hustle: Creators and Makers.
No advance registration is necessary.
April 15, 2023
Lexus Velodrome
Limited tickets still available!
While the Lexus Velodrome is a modern faciltiy, its original track dates back to the early 1900s. Tour the facility and learn about the storied races and world-class athletes that have sped down its track, along with stories of their weekly races, youth and adult classes, and special events. This tour will include minimal stair climbing to see inside the track.
April 16, 2023
Detroit City of Champions Book Discussion & Signing
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Presentation
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Q&A and Book Signing
Detroit City of Champions: The Renaissance of the greatest sports story never told
The book Detroit City of Champions, by Charles Avison, explores the remarkable series of events which took place in 1935-36, chronicling the rise of Joe Louis and three major sports championships as well as 30 minor sports championships during the same season!
April 22, 2023
Earth Day
Join us for a celebration of Earth Day 2023! In partnership with Michigan State University's Science Festival, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum will host a free family day with activities centered around the natural habitat and human history of Belle Isle.
April 23, 2023
Dale A. Carlson Lecture & Book Signing
Kahn & Parducci: Facts & Speculations
April 27, 2023
Freep Film Festival - Detroit: City of Churches
Film Screening & Church Tour
Your ticket price includes entrance to the film screening followed by motor coach transportation with docent commentary and historical presentations at Mariners’ Church of Detroit and Basilica of Ste. Anne de Détroit.
April 27, 2023
Freep Film Festival - Shorts Program #5: Belonging
About this film
Culture, identity and food buttress the feeling of community among Asian Americans – especially those that have left their home countries and built a life for themselves here in America. In these series of short films, that sense of belonging is sometimes challenged, but also re-enforced and celebrated.
April 27, 2023
Freep Film Festival - Like a Rolling Stone: The Life and Times of Ben Fong-Torres
About this film
April 28, 2023
Freep Film Festival - Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story
About the film
April 28, 2023
April 28, 2023
April 29, 2023
100th Anniversary Celebration
100th Anniversary Celebration - Celebrating Detroit through the Decades
SOLD OUT! VIP reception: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Main event: 6:30 - 10:30 pm