The Metro Events Guide: Dally in the Alley, the inaugural Vinylfest and more
Discover unique arts and culture events in metro Detroit happening Sep. 4–11, 2025.
Dally in the Alley 2022
From the 46th Annual Dally in the Alley to the inaugural Detroit Vinylfest, here are five free events to check out in Detroit this week.
Upcoming events
Detroit Vinylfest
📍 Eastern Market Shed 5
🗓️ Friday, Sep. 5
🎟️ Free
A new event from the creators of Detroit Bookfest, where vendors will sell vinyl records/LPs, CDs, cassette tapes, music-related posters, t-shirts and more. The event goes from 1–8 p.m.
In the Life: Black Queerness Exhibition
📍 The Carr Center in Detroit
🗓️ Friday, Sep. 5 through Saturday, Oct. 11
🎟️ Free
An exhibition produced by Mighty Real/Queer Detroit that explores the mirroring power of artist and viewer through the lens of the Black Queer experience. The exhibition features 13 artists and spans photography, painting, drawing and multi-media works. The Carr Center is open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m., and on Fridays from noon to 8 p.m.
46th Annual Dally in the Alley
📍 Detroit’s Cass Corridor
🗓️ Saturday, Sep. 6
🎟️ Free
A longstanding community festival featuring live music, art, food, beer and a kids fair in the streets of Midtown Detroit. Festivities go from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Entrance is free, but donations are welcome.
6 Mile Street Festival
📍 W. McNichols Road in Detroit
🗓️ Saturday, Sep. 6
🎟️ Free with RSVP
A celebration of local community, commerce and culture featuring musical entertainment, family-friendly activities and local artist showcases in Northwest Detroit. Festivities go from noon to 8 p.m.
Sounds from the Park: Memory and Transformation
📍 Belle Isle
🗓️ Thursday, Sep. 11
🎟️ Free
The fifth and final installment of the Sounds from the Park series of outdoor concerts organized by the Detroit Parks Coalition. The show features a live performance from and original music by Detroit saxophonist Marcus Elliot. Performance goes from 6–8 p.m.
