Detroit Historical Society Events Listing

Black Heroes of Detroit’s Eastside, 1900-1990: Presentation, Workshop & Panel Discussion
April 7 2024 | 1:30pm to 4:00pm

Join us for an enriching afternoon discussing the Black Heroes of Detroit’s Eastside, 1900-1990: Where they lived, worked, played...

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Black Heroes of Detroit’s Eastside, 1900-1990: Presentation, Workshop & Panel Discussion
April 7 2024 | 1:30pm to 4:00pm

Join us for an enriching afternoon discussing the Black Heroes of Detroit’s Eastside, 1900-1990: Where they lived, worked, played...

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Little Caesars Arena & The Fox
April 8 2024 | 10:00am to 2:00pm

Limited tickets remaining! Join us for a dual Behind the Scenes tour: Little Caesars Arena and The Fox Theatre! The fun-filled...

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Man holding a corded phone receiver to his ear, viewed through an old-fashioned television screen.
Freep Film Festival - Nam June Paik
April 11 2024 | 3:30pm

The quixotic journey of Nam June Paik, one of the most famous Asian artists of the 20th century, who revolutionized the use of...

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Three Aisian women taking a selfie. The woman holding the camera is wearing a black coat and a grey infinity scarf. The woman in the center of the group is wearing a mask. The third woman is wearing classes and a red and maroon scarf.
Freep Film Festival - Jeanette Lee Vs.
April 11 2024 | 7:00pm

She was like nothing else her sport had seen. A vision of confidence, even swagger, as she stalked the billiards table. Dressed...

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Windsor Masonic Temple
April 12 2024 | 10:00am to 11:00am

Limited tickets remaining! Cross the border with us to visit the 100-year-old Windsor Masonic Temple. We’ll explore the historic...

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A young Asian graduate standing in a crowd of family.
Freep Film Festival - Try Harder!
April 13 2024 | 2:00pm

Lowell High School is the top-ranked public high school in San Francisco – and the seniors are stressed out. As they prepare for...

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Freep Film Festival - Shorts "We Do the Work"
April 13 2024 | 5:00pm

This shorts collection intertwines the narratives of five distinct stories, each navigating the complexities and challenges of...

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Close up of a woman with her eyes closed, she is wearing a hijab.
Freep Film Festival - Q
April 13 2024 | 8:00pm

Where do we draw the line between love and devotion? An intimate and haunting portrayal of a quest for love and acceptance at...

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Top half of an older Asian man's face on a dark blue cloudy background.
Freep Film Festival - Nowhere Near
April 14 2024 | 1:00pm

A poetic essay film through the lens of an undocumented immigrant becoming disillusioned by their future in the United States...

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Man in a blue zip up jacket standing in front of a store front with a liquor sign. His head is blocking the letter Q.
Freep Film Festival - Liquor Store Dreams
April 14 2024 | 4:00pm

Growing up a daughter of Korean immigrants who ran a liquor store in a South LA neighborhood, So Yun Um decided that what she...

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Man in a tshirt standing in front of a tree.
Freep Film Festival - Starring Jerry as Himself
April 14 2024 | 7:00pm

The true story of Jerry, an ordinary immigrant dad retired in Florida, who becomes a spy for the Chinese police. As his family...

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City of Champions Day - Free Admission!
April 20 2024 | 10:00am to 5:00pm

The 1935–36 seasons were a special time for Detroit's athletes, teams and especially, Detroit sports fans. The Detroit Tigers...

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Concrete Canvas: Cultural Center Walking Tour
April 20 2024 | 10:00am to 12:00pm

Limited tickets remaining! Coinciding with our Concrete Canvas exhibition, we’re partnering with Preservation Detroit for a...

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Earth Day
April 21 2024 | 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Join us for a celebration of Earth Day 2024! In partnership with Michigan State University's Science Festival, the Dossin Great...

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Earth Day
April 21 2024 | 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Join us for a celebration of Earth Day 2024! In partnership with Michigan State University's Science Festival, the Dossin Great...

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Women in Public Art Lecture & Discussion
April 28 2024 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Join us for a lecture and discussion on Women in Public Art - Women Artists & Sculptors presented by Preservation Detroit in...

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Women in Public Art Lecture & Discussion
April 28 2024 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Join us for a lecture and discussion on Women in Public Art - Women Artists & Sculptors presented by Preservation Detroit in...

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Book Tower Tour #1
May 3 2024 | 10:00am to 11:00am

SOLD OUT! Two tour dates! The wait is over. . . Book Tower has been restored to its former glory and is officially open. The...

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A woman wearing a dark coat and a man in shirtsleeves wearing a white apron and cap and holding the hand of a toddler girl wearing a belted coat and knit cap standing on a counter, standing between a waist high display case and shelves with stacked cans.
In the Neighborhood Family Program: Scrap-enger Hunt
May 5 2024 | 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Try your hand as a Hastings Street peddler! Go on a “Scrap-enger” hunt throughout In the Neighborhood: Everyday Life on Hastings...

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