Events by Month

April 2023

April 8, 2023

Umoja Debate Competition

11:00am to 1:00pm
Detroit Historical Museum

First debate of 2023. More information at Umoja Debate

April 15, 2023

Free General Admission!

10:00am to 5:00pm
Detroit Historical Museum

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

11:00am to 12:00pm

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

2:00pm to 4:00pm
Detroit Historical Museum

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

10:00am to 3:00pm
Dossin Great Lakes Museum

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

2:00pm to 3:00pm
Detroit Historical Museum

 

Kahn & Parducci: Facts & Speculations

April 27, 2023

Freep Film Festival - Detroit: City of Churches

12:30pm
Detroit Historical Museum

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

4:00pm
Detroit Historical Museum

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

April 28, 2023

Freep Film Festival - Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story

1:00pm
Detroit Historical Museum

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April 28, 2023

Freep Film Festival - Free Chol Soo Lee

4:00pm
Detroit Historical Museum

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April 28, 2023

Freep Film Festival - In Search of Bengali Harlem

7:00pm
Detroit Historical Museum

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April 29, 2023

100th Anniversary Celebration

6:30pm to 10:30pm
Detroit Historical Museum

100th Anniversary Celebration - Celebrating Detroit through the Decades

SOLD OUT! VIP reception: 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Main event: 6:30 - 10:30 pm

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April 30, 2023

Freep Film Festival - Wisdom Gone Wild

12:00pm
Detroit Historical Museum

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April 30, 2023

Free Film Festival - The Donut King

3:00pm
Detroit Historical Museum

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