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Ann Delisi's Essential Cooking: Alpino
2025-02-11 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Alpino, 1426 Bagley St., Detroit, 48216, United States
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Join us for the next installment of Ann Delisi’s Essential Cooking at Alpino on Tuesday, February 11th! Chef Colin Campbell will prepare a special 5-course meal with a beverage pairing for guests to enjoy to showcase his culinary journey through the restaurant’s Alps-inspired fare.
Opened in 2023 by restauranteur David Richter in the space that once housed Detroit staples like St. Cece’s Pub and Lady of the House, Alpino’s menu is “inspired by ingredients sourced from hills, fields, rivers, and streams. Such mountain landscape provides yearlong diversity in agriculture be it fresh farmed, preserved, or sourced.” In addition, Alpino is heavily mission-focused, with emphasis on heritage, tradition, and simplicity.
Alpino has received numerous accolades since conception, including being awarded the Detroit Free Press 2024 Restaurant of the Year –they’re now graciously opening their doors to WDET listeners for an intimate evening of food & music.
Join us for an evening of community, culture, and delicious flavors all while supporting public radio in Detroit!
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Due to the nature of this event, there will be no menu substitutions. If you have a severe food allergy that needs accommodating, please contact Alpino directly.
Seats will be assigned to maximize space due to limited availability. If you’d like to be seated with a separate ticket buyer, please contact Nicole Amine: nicole.amine@wdet.org.
There is one seating for this event: 7:00PM. Doors will open at 6:30PM.
Tickets are $200 and directly support WDET and Alpino. Ticket price includes food and a beverage pairing. Additional beverages will be available for purchase.
Alpino is wheelchair accessible.
Free guest parking is available on Alpino’s paved lot adjacent to the restaurant.

WDET's 75th Anniversary Wrap Party
2025-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | The Majestic Theatre, 4140 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Team ‘DET Members! Join us at The Majestic Theatre on World Radio Day – Thursday, February 13 for a members-only event to celebrate the wrap of WDET’s 75th year of broadcasting over the Detroit airwaves. Check your email for your personal invitation and RSVP link!

We will look back on a year filled with exciting new changes including new music shows and new local programming and celebrate the accomplishments of our esteemed staff. We will also reflect on 75 years of service to the Detroit-area community and the important role public media continues to play in our society today.

We invite our Team ‘DET members to mix and mingle with the WDET crew over pizza courtesy of Sgt. Pepperoni’s. A cash bar will also be available!

Parking will be available at a lot on-site in the rear of the complex. If the lot is full, street parking is available.

Doors open promptly at 6PM. The event will conclude at 8PM. There will be a short presentation at 7PM.

The Majestic Theatre is handicap accessible.

Please note that this event is for Team ‘DET members only so if you would like to become a member and join us on Feb. 13, contact Member Services or visit wdet.org/give. Thank you!
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The WDET 75th Anniversary Wrap party is made possible in part by:
-Liz and Stuart Carter, devoted WDET members and listeners. Thank you, Liz and Stuart!
-Our friends and longtime partners at the Majestic Theatre Detroit

WDET Travel - Alaska Discovery Zoom Presentation and Q&A
2025-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
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Join us on February 19th at 6PM for a No Obligation* information session about our upcoming Travel with WDET: Alaska trip! We’ll discuss travel itinerary and take questions from attendees.
Trip Description:
Traverse the Pacific coast by land and sea aboard one of Holland America Cruise Lines’ lovely ships on a breathtaking journey that takes you from Alaska to Vancouver, British Columbia. Cruise the Sternwheeler Discovery and encounter Alaska’s diverse culture and rich history. Enjoy local dishes and a lively musical performance at the Denali Dinner Theater about the first brave men to summit Denali. Ride a luxury domed railcar from Denali to Talkeetna, soak in views of the incredible landscapes from glass-ceiling railcars and open-air observation platforms as guides provide expert commentary. Travel deep into Denali National Park for the best opportunities to view the region’s wildlife. Cruise through Glacier Bay and the Inside Passage, taking in rugged natural wonders. Explore Alaska’s gorgeous capital, Juneau. Visit Ketchikan, the “Salmon Capital of the World.” This is Alaska as you always imagined.
Registration:
This session will take place via Zoom. Please follow this link or click the button above to register.

*Registering does not commit you to participating in the trip nor guarantee a spot on the trip. If you’d like to view the travel page and book your trip, click here.

Concert of Colors Presents: Caribbean Winter Fest
2025-02-22 17:30 - 20:00 | Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Rd, Detroit, MI, 48219, United States
This year, the Concert of Colors expands its programs to grassroots neighborhoods citywide, bringing more free music to the residents of Detroit. On February 22nd at 6pm, Duane Stephenson, global ambassador of Reggae, will play live at the historic Redford Theatre in Detroit presented in partnership with the Caribbean Cultural & Carnival Organization. This special event will celebrate Black History Month with music, culture, and community at one of Detroit’s most beloved venues. Free to attend, everyone can enjoy one of Reggae’s most respected and powerful voices in a high-energy performance. For more information, visit the Concert of Colors website.
The Concert of Colors in Detroit is one of the nation’s longest-running, largest, free and global music festivals. It was founded by Ismael Ahmed, host of WDET’s This Island Earth, in 1993 as a one-day festival and has continued to expand ever since. The festival runs yearly in July and features world class music acts, ethnic food, merchandise vendors, movies, poetry, childrens’ activities, and more. More information on the Concert of Colors can be found on their website.

CBC x The Middle Cross Country Checkup
2025-02-23 16:00 - 18:00 | On Air, Online, or on the WDET App
Tune in to WDET on Sunday, February 23rd for another Cross Country Checkup with the CBC’s Ian Hanomansing and The Middle‘s Jeremy Hobson about the current U.S.-Canada relationship.
With tensions rising between the U.S. and Canada, WDET is bringing back the Cross Country Checkup between the CBC’s Ian Hanomansing and Jeremy Hobson from The Middle. This Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m., we’ll go live from Vancouver for an open conversation with listeners from both nations. We’ll dive into key issues like tariffs, trade, and the Trump administration’s proposal to make Canada the 51st state. What’s next for the U.S.-Canada relationship? The question being posed to listeners will be:
“What does Canada as the 51st state mean to you?”
For more information on the program and to submit your own response, click here.
Join the discussion—tune in this Sunday at 4 p.m. on WDET by visiting 101.9FM on your radio dial, or stream the show via wdet.org or the WDET mobile app.

WDET Spring Fundraiser 2025
2025-03-06 - 2025-03-16 | On Air, Online, or on the WDET App
Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET presents the 2025 Spring Fundraiser Thursday, March 6th through Sunday, March 16th!
Detroit Public Radio WDET 101.9FM is a member-funded non-profit radio station in the heart of Midtown Detroit. Deeply rooted in Detroit for over 75 years, WDET relies on members and its sponsoring businesses to power WDET’s commitment to community service, revealing the stories, voices and music that transcend the ordinary and connect people and Detroit.
During the Spring Fundraiser, listeners who donate within specific shows and program times will be entered into “chance to win” drawings. Listen daily, visit wdet.org, check your email, and follow @wdetdetroit on Instagram to find out during which shows your donation will act as an automatic entry to win the following prizes:

Weekend passes to Movement Festival 2025, held over Memorial Day weekend
JaZZ PAZZ bundle to the Detroit Jazz Festival, held over Labor Day weekend
Wristbands for the Hamtramck Blowout, held March 20-22
Vinyl records pressed at the iconic Third Man Record store and pressing plant in Detroit
Vinyl records handpicked and bundled at Found Sound in Ferndale by Modern Music host, Jon Moshier
Detroit Historic Society “Streets of Detroit” tour with take-home Detroit Monopoly game
The Vault Package
Achatz Pies on Pi Day March 14
Gift card to Basan in District Detroit
Suite tickets to a Pistons game, with parking and Players Club passes
One-year digital subscription to the Washington Post or the New York Times
And more!

Membership has its benefits, too!
Members power WDET and receive benefits throughout the year, including invitations to members-only events and offers such as pre-sale tickets, discounts, and opportunities to attend special events.
One of the ways we say “thank you” when you become a member is exclusive WDET swag and experiences. You can select a thank you gift each time you make a qualifying gift of support.
View our latest thank you gifts »
New members who make their first gift to WDET this Spring Fundraiser will receive a limited-time exclusive WDET water bottle (pictured below).

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Thank you to our sponsors!

And a special thank you to individual sponsors who donated goods and experiences for WDET’s 2025 Spring Fundraiser:
GRETCHEN & ETHAN DAVIDSON | KEN FISCHER | RUBY DUFFIELD | LIZ & STUART CARTER

Hamtramck Blowout 2025
2025-03-20 - 2025-03-22
WDET is the official media partner of the 2025 Hamtramck Blowout!
The Hamtramck Blowout music festival will return to dozens of venues and community spaces around the city on March 20th through 22nd. The three-day festival will showcase over 200 local bands and performers who responded to an open call for auditions online earlier this year. While the lineup is being slowly teased through social media, wristbands are now available for purchase in advance for $35 through the Hamtramck Blowout Website. Wristbands may also be purchased in person for $40 at the festival at participating venues. There are 25 participating venues to showcase the hundreds of local acts. The list is as follows:
Bank Suey | Black Salt | Bumbo’s | Cafe 1923 | Club Coyote | Coffeetron | Detroit Threads | Florian East | Fowling Warehouse | Ghost Light | Hamtramck Public Library | HenriettaHaus | High Dive | Kelly’s | New Dodge | Outer Limits Lounge | Painted Lady Lounge | Planet Ant Hall | Plav Post 10 | Polish Sea League | Polka Dot Bar | Port Bar | Sanctuary | Small’s | Whiskey in the Jar

For a festival map and to purchase wristbands in advance, visit the Hamtramck Blowout Website. Check back soon for a lineup and schedule announcement!

WDET Tigers Opening Day Drawing with Mario's Restaurant
2025-03-25 00:00 - 2025-04-03 15:00
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WDET is partnering with our neighbors at Mario’s Restaurant to offer a special drawing to celebrate Tigers Opening Day in Detroit! Simply fill out the form (linked above) between March 25th at 12:01AM and April 3rd at 3:00PM to enter for your chance to win the following:

Two tickets to the opening day game at Comerica Park on April 4th
Swag bag including merchandise from WDET, the Detroit Tigers, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Grand buffet for two on April 4th at Mario’s Restaurant (anytime between 11AM and 1PM)
Free parking and shuttle service to and from the game courtesy of Mario’s

Participants must be 18 or older to enter. Winner will be selected and called between 3 and 5PM on April 3rd, 2025. Winner will receive tickets via a digital link and will be required to pick up swag bag from Mario’s Restaurant in Midtown on game day, April 4th between 11AM and 1PM. For a complete list of WDET contest rules, click here.
WDET members are always the first to know about exciting events, promotions, and other WDET news! Interested in becoming a member? Visit www.wdet.org/give.
Made possible in part by:

Ann Delisi's Essential Cooking: Lady of the House (International Women's Month)
2025-03-31 17:00 - 21:30 | Lady of the House, 4884 Grand River Ave, Unit 1C, Detroit, MI, 48208, United States
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Join us for the next installment of Ann Delisi’s Essential Cooking at Lady of the House on Monday, March 31. This special dinner will celebrate the conclusion of International Women’s History Month and feature a 5-course meal by Chef Kate Williams (Lady of the House), with pairings by Paulina Schemanski (Mabel Gray) and Mary Davis (TAKOI).
After the original Lady of the House location closed in 2021, the community was sure it wasn’t the last they’d heard of beloved Chef Kate Williams. The critically acclaimed restaurant was named a James Beard Awards semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in 2018 and the following year Williams’s name appeared on the James Beard Awards’ semifinalist list for Best Chef: Great Lakes. Lady of the House reopened in 2024 in a new location on Grand River Ave. in Detroit’s Core City neighborhood, bringing back some of the restaurant’s long-missed greatest hits.
Paulina Schemanski is the General Manager and Sommelier at Mabel Gray. She recently started the Mabel Gray Champagne Society in 2023.
Mary Davis is the General Manager and Wine Curator at TAKOI in Detroit. Ann Delisi’s Essential Cooking visited TAKOI in October 2024.
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Due to the nature of this event, there will be no menu substitutions. If you have a severe food allergy that needs accommodating, please contact Lady of the House directly.
Seats will be assigned to maximize space due to limited availability. If you’d like to be seated with a separate ticket buyer, please contact Nicole Amine: nicole.amine@wdet.org.
There are two seatings for this dinner, 5:00PM and 7:30PM. Please select which seating you’d like to participate in when purchasing your ticket.
Tickets are $250 and directly support WDET and the participating vendors. Ticket price includes food and a beverage pairing. Additional beverages will be available for purchase.
Lady of the House is wheelchair accessible.

WDET Travel - Canadian Rockies by Train Zoom Presentation and Q&A
2025-03-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
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Join us on Monday, March 31st at 6PM for a No Obligation* information session about our upcoming Travel with WDET: Canadian Rockies trip! We’ll discuss travel itinerary and take questions from attendees.
Trip Description:
From the lush green Pacific coast of Vancouver, board VIA Rail’s The Canadian for a once-in-a-lifetime overnight train journey. Relax in the dome car and experience panoramic views of snow-capped mountains, glacial lakes, rushing rivers and the sheer unspoiled wilderness of Canada. Arrive in Jasper and see the dramatic Maligne Canyon and its picture-perfect lake. Journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway. Marvel at Athabasca. Discover the natural beauty of Moraine Lake and the powerful Bow Falls. Experience a day on a ranch in the Alberta plains, complete with a wagon ride in search of buffalo and a BBQ lunch in the great outdoors. End your journey in cosmopolitan Calgary. Discover the natural beauty only found in the Canadian Rockies.
Registration:
This session will take place via Zoom. Please follow this link or click the button above to register.

*Registering does not commit you to participating in the trip nor guarantee a spot on the trip. If you’d like to view the travel page and book your trip, click here.

WDET Presents: An Evening with David Sedaris at the Fisher Theatre
2025-04-08 19:30 - 22:00 | The Fisher Theatre, 3011 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI, 48202, United States
Humorist and author David Sedaris is bringing his sardonic wit and incisive social critiques to Detroit’s Fisher Theatre on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Join us for an evening of all-new readings, Q&A and book signing as Sedaris slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness with great skill. Get your tickets today!
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WDET Record Store Day 2025 - Member Drawing
2025-04-11 - 2025-04-12 | On Air, Online, or on the WDET App
Drawing Opens April 11th
Calling all record collectors and vinyl lovers! Record Store Day returns to independent record shops around the world on April 12th, 2025. In an effort to showcase the incredible independent record stores in and around the Motor City, WDET is offering an exclusive Record Store Day member drawing! Anyone who makes a gift to WDET via wdet.org/give on April 11th or April 12th, 2025 will be automatically entered into the drawing to receive a swag bag filled with gift certificates from participating record stores, Third Man Records vinyl and more!*

“Record Store Day was conceived in 2007 at a gathering of independent record store owners and employees as a way to celebrate and spread the word about the unique culture surrounding nearly 1400 independently-owned record stores in the US and thousands of similar stores internationally. The first Record Store Day took place on April 19, 2008. Today, Record Store Day is celebrated at independently-owned brick-and-mortar record stores around the world.
This is a day for the people who make up the world of the record store—the staff, the customers, and the artists—to come together and celebrate the unique culture of a record store and the special role they play in their communities. Special vinyl and CD releases and various promotional products are made exclusively for the day. Festivities include performances, cook-outs, body painting, meet & greets with artists, parades, DJs spinning records, and on and on. In 2008 a small list of titles was released on Record Store Day and that list has grown to include artists and labels both large and small, in every genre and price point. For several years, 60% or more of the Record Store Day Official Release List came from independent labels and distributors. The list continues to include a wide range of artists, covering the diverse taste of record stores and their customers.” – Courtesy of recordstoreday.com
For a list of local independent record stores participating in Record Store Day on April 12th, click here.
*You must make a donation through wdet.org/give between 12:00AM on April 11th and 11:59PM on April 12th to be entered into the drawing. Winner will be notified on Monday, April 14th via telephone. For full WDET contest rules, visit wdet.org/rules.

WDET’s 2025 Record Store Day member drawing is supported by:

Judy Adams: Life and Music - A Celebration of Life
2025-04-19 17:00 - 20:00 | The Garden Theatre, 3929 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
JUDY ADAMS: LIFE AND MUSIC
A Celebration of Life
November 20, 1949 – December 24, 2024
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Join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Judy Adams, a shining light in the Detroit community whose musical brilliance, infectious smile, and boundless spirit left an indelible mark. The family of Judy Adams, WDET, the historic Garden Theater, and Marx Layne Public Relations will present this special event, which is open to all–friends, family, colleagues, and members of the Detroit community who were touched by Judy’s warm on-air presence. We’ll reflect on her remarkable life, share memories, and enjoy the music that defined her journey. Throughout her career, Judy wore many hats–musician, composer, music show host, educator, and local personality–always sharing her love for music with those around her.
Ismael Ahmed, host of WDET’s This Island Earth, will be DJing the event with music inspired by Judy Adams eclectic radio shows
– Sean Blackman and Friends will perform music honoring Judy’s love of global music and rhythms
– artist Jon Strand will share animation he created which includes original music composed and performed by Judy Adams
During the event, WDET will announce the Judy Adams Music Internship, a tribute to Judy’s memory and lasting legacy at WDET Detroit Public Radio. Through her curation of music and storytelling, Judy gifted listeners with knowledge, joy, and deep musical connection. The internship will foster the education and career development of students with a passion for music, education, community service, and radio.
The evening will feature light bites and a cash bar. Parking is available in nearby public structures.
The Garden Theater is located at 3929 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI.
We look forward to honoring Judy’s contributions to the city of Detroit and celebrating her life with you.
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Judy Adams: Life and Music is made possible by the following:
WDET ~ The Family of Judy Adams ~ Garden Theater ~ Marx Layne ~ Ruby Duffield

Concert of Colors in the Neighborhood: the Gospel Meets the Blues
2025-04-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Harpos Concert Theatre, 14238 Harper Ave., Detroit, MI, 48213, United States
WDET is partnering with Concert of Colors this year to promote their “In the Neighborhood” concert series. Concert of Colors and GenesisHOPE present The Gospel Meets the Blues featuring Thornetta Davis, Rev. Robert Jones and the Jones Family, and Nikki D. and Sisters of Thunder on Easter Sunday–April 20th–at the Harpo Concert Theater in Detroit.
Doors for this free event will open at 5:30PM and all are welcome–a continuation of Concert of Colors’ mission of accessible, global music for all of the citizens of Detroit. WDET’s Jay Butler, host of Jay’s Place will emcee the show, which begins at 6:00PM.
Parking for this event will be available in the rear of the Harpos Concert Theatre, located at 14238 Harper Avenue, near I-94E.

LOVE@Night: The Container Takeover
2025-04-24 19:00 - 23:00 | 4731 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48208, 4731 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48208, United States
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The LOVE Building has announced the kickoff of CONTAINER—a homegrown creative platform that nurtures and spotlights Detroit-based artists across music, food, fashion, and visual art. Through performances, mentorship, and a citywide tour this fall, CONTAINER gives local creatives the tools and visibility to grow without needing to leave the city.
LOVE@Nite is The LOVE Building’s signature creative showcase, and this special edition—The CONTAINER Takeover—features the first four artists in the 2025 cohort. Expect live music, culinary tastings, immersive art, and fashion-forward energy—all rooted right here in Detroit.
Housekeeping Notes:

Admission is free, but RSVP is required (RSVP using above link)
Bring a cushion – seating may be limited or unconventional
BYOB – bring your favorite beverage to sip and vibe
Dress comfortably and come ready to engage with Detroit’s creative energy

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“Come celebrate what’s growing right here at home. We can’t wait to see you there.” -The LOVE Building
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Time: 7 PM – 11 PM
Location: 4731 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48208
Reserve Your Space
RSVP above with your blanket spot for you and your crew to relax under heat lamps, enjoy sunset lights, and soak in the vibe of this special night.

WDET Newsmaker Dinner 2025: Barbara McQuade
2025-05-19 19:00 - 20:30 | The Whitney, 4421 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
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The WDET Newsmaker Dinner, sponsored by McKeen & Associates, is an exclusive thank-you gift premiering during the 2025 Spring Fundraiser!
You and your guest can join WDET News Director, Jerome Vaughn and legal scholar, analyst and the author of Attack From Within, Barbara McQuade for an evening that includes a stellar dinner at The Whitney and an off-the-record conversation on Monday, May 19 at 7PM. Plus, you will each receive a signed copy of Barbara’s new book Attack From Within.

In Attack from Within, legal scholar and analyst Barbara McQuade, shows us how to identify the ways disinformation is seeping into all facets of our society and how we can fight against it. The book includes:

The authoritarian playbook: a brief history of disinformation from Mussolini and Hitler to Bolsonaro and Trump, chronicles the ways in which authoritarians have used disinformation to seize and retain power.
Disinformation tactics—like demonizing the other, seducing with nostalgia, silencing critics, muzzling the media, condemning the courts; stoking violence—and reasons why they work.
An explanation of why America is particularly vulnerable to disinformation and how it exploits our First Amendment Freedoms, sparks threats and violence, and destabilizes social structures.
Real, accessible solutions for countering disinformation and maintaining the rule of law such as making domestic terrorism a federal crime, increasing media literacy in schools, criminalizing doxxing, and much more.

With your one-time gift of $1800 – or a sustaining gift of $150/month – you’ll join a small group of WDET members, Jerome Vaughn and Barbara McQuade on Monday, May 19th at 7PM at The Whitney. Seating is limited, so make your gift now at wdet.org/give and select “$150/month – Newsmaker Dinner with Barbara McQuade” as your thank you gift.
The 2025 WDET Newsmaker Dinner is made possible in part by McKeen & Associates, Detroit-based civil justice attorneys.

Movement 2025
2025-05-24 - 2025-05-26 | Hart Plaza, 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit, 48226, United States
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WDET is partnering with Paxahau as an official media partner for the 2025 Movement Electronic Music Festival this Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26! Tune in to WDET starting Friday, May 16 to experience special programming celebrating Detroit techno across various WDET music shows. For more information on our programming surrounding the festival and to learn how you can win a pair of Movement weekend passes, click here. Browse the festival lineup below and visit movementfestival.com for full schedule, wristbands, and more!

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WDET's 'What's So Funny About Detroit?' Comedy Showcase
2025-05-29 19:00 - 21:30 | The Old Miami, 3930 Cass Ave., Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
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Mark your last Thursdays! What’s So Funny About Detroit? is coming back to the gorgeous backyard of the Old Miami with host extraordinaire, Ryan Patrick Hooper (In The Groove, M-F, 12-3p).
A fresh lineup of Detroit’s most talented comedians will take the stage on May 29th, June 26th, July 31th, and August 28th to showcase what, indeed, is so funny about the Motor City. And we finally have one landing page where you can pick up your tickets to all four shows in advance!
MAY LINEUP HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED! – May 29th’s show will be headlined by JOSH ADAMS, featuring performances by BRETT MERCER, ZECH, MARY SPENCER, and JOHNNY MOCNY. Plus, we’ll have DJ THORNSTRYKER spinning tunes throughout the evening!
*NEW!*
2025 What’s So Funny? Season Pass – $90 (+Eventbrite fees)
This year, WDET is offering a season pass to all four comedy shows at a discounted rate of $90! When purchased, your name will be added to our season pass guest list at the main entrance to the event. Click “Get Tickets” on Eventbrite and then select “2025 Season Pass” to get yours today!
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Doors open at 6:00PM, show begins at 7:00PM sharp. We will do our very best to have you on your way home by 9:30PM.
This is an UNCENSORED comedy event. The viewpoints of the performers do not necessarily reflect those of WDET or Wayne State University.
This is a BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR and/or BLANKET event. When you get to the backyard, please set up blankets in the front, chairs in the back. There will be very limited on-site seating.
The Old Miami is a 21+ venue – NO EXCEPTIONS – we apologize in advance for any inconvenience! You may be required to show a photo ID for entry.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. We will accept cash and card at the door.
There will be an on-site food vendor. No outside beverages are permitted.
See FAQ section on EventBrite for any additonal details on parking, outside food and beverage, and pets.
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LOVE@Night: The Container Takeover
2025-05-29 19:00 - 23:00 | 4731 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48208, 4731 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48208, United States
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The LOVE Building has announced the kickoff of CONTAINER—a homegrown creative platform that nurtures and spotlights Detroit-based artists across music, food, fashion, and visual art. Through performances, mentorship, and a citywide tour this fall, CONTAINER gives local creatives the tools and visibility to grow without needing to leave the city.
LOVE@Nite is The LOVE Building’s signature creative showcase, and this special edition—The CONTAINER Takeover—features the first four artists in the 2025 cohort. Expect live music, culinary tastings, immersive art, and fashion-forward energy—all rooted right here in Detroit.
Housekeeping Notes:

Admission is free, but RSVP is required (RSVP using above link)
Bring a cushion – seating may be limited or unconventional
BYOB – bring your favorite beverage to sip and vibe
Dress comfortably and come ready to engage with Detroit’s creative energy

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“Come celebrate what’s growing right here at home. We can’t wait to see you there.” -The LOVE Building
Date: Thursday, May 29th, 2025
Time: 7 PM – 11 PM
Location: 4731 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48208
Reserve Your Space
RSVP above with your blanket spot for you and your crew to relax under heat lamps, enjoy sunset lights, and soak in the vibe of this special night.
WDET is proud to be a media partner with the LOVE Building on the LOVE@Nite: The Container Takeover.

Concert of Colors in the Neighborhood: Vibes with the Tribes
2025-06-07 14:00 - 2025-06-08 00:00 | Russell Industrial Center, 1600 Clay St., Detroit, 48211, United States
WDET is partnering with Concert of Colors this year to promote their “In the Neighborhood” concert series. This June, experience Vibes with the Tribes—Michigan’s premier Native Music & Cultural Festival—featuring TRAVIS THOMPSON and a powerful celebration of Indigenous music and art. This show will take place Saturday, June 7th at the Russell Industrial Center, beginning at 2 PM and admission is free and open to all!
Experience high-energy hip-hop and honest storytelling from one of today’s most compelling young voices:
Travis Thompson is a young rapper from Burien, WA, a Seattle suburb just 10 minutes outside of the city. A skater kid raised by A Navajo father and white mother- from one of the most diverse school districts in the nation- Travis brings a refreshing blend of perspective and authenticity to the music of today.   Thompson’s playful sound is guided by rhymes that combine evocative description and candid emotion. Travis began releasing singles & attention-grabbing visuals which quickly would turn into a devoted fanbase. After being featured on Macklemore’s 2017 song “Corner Store,” he made his major-label debut with the 2019 EP Runaways, which he followed the same year with the album Reckless Endangerment. Even gracing television stages such as the BET HIP-HOP AWARDS Cypher & WILD N’ OUT to promote it. His third LP, 2021’s BLVD BOY, featured guest spots from the likes of G-Eazy, Juicy J, KYLE, WS Boogie, Kota The Friend & more.   In a short amount of time, Travis has created a come up story and garnered a cult-like following that’s impossible to ignore. With millions of streams, on demand video views, tv appearances and more…it looks like Travis Thompson is here to stay.
Parking for this event is located in a lot adjacent to the industrial. For more information visit concertofcolors.com.

LOVE@Night: The Container Takeover
2025-06-12 19:00 - 23:00 | 4731 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48208, 4731 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48208, United States
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The LOVE Building presents CONTAINER—a homegrown creative platform that nurtures and spotlights Detroit-based artists across music, food, fashion, and visual art. Through performances, mentorship, and a citywide tour this fall, CONTAINER gives local creatives the tools and visibility to grow without needing to leave the city.
LOVE@Nite is The LOVE Building’s signature creative showcase, and this special edition—The CONTAINER Takeover—features the first four artists in the 2025 cohort. Expect live music, culinary tastings, immersive art, and fashion-forward energy—all rooted right here in Detroit.
Housekeeping Notes:

Admission is free, but RSVP is required (RSVP using above link)
Bring a cushion – seating may be limited or unconventional
BYOB – bring your favorite beverage to sip and vibe
Dress comfortably and come ready to engage with Detroit’s creative energy

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“Come celebrate what’s growing right here at home. We can’t wait to see you there.” -The LOVE Building
Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
Time: 7 PM – 11 PM
Location: 4731 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48208
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RSVP above with your blanket spot for you and your crew to relax under heat lamps, enjoy sunset lights, and soak in the vibe of this special night.
WDET is proud to be a media partner with the LOVE Building on the LOVE@Nite: The Container Takeover.

WDET & Gongwer Present: MichMash Live!
2025-06-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Go Comedy!, 261 e 9 Mile, Ferndale, MI, 48220, United States
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MichMash, the award-winning weekly podcast from WDET Detroit Public Radio and Gongwer News Service Michigan, is recording an episode before a live audience. Come listen as co-hosts Cheyna Roth, Alethia Kasben and Zach Gorchow share their insights and interview guests about the remarkable first half of 2025 in Michigan politics. From the new dynamic with divided control at the state Capitol in Lansing to the constant developments out of Washington, you won’t want to miss it. There will be a cash bar and fun giveaways in the wonky spirit of MichMash.
Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Enjoy a beverage from the cash bar. The show will start at 7.
About MichMash:
Episodes go to all podcast platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts every Friday by 7 a.m and to the WDET YouTube Channel later that day.
Our live show last year in Lansing won the Community Involvement Award from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. Our episode on the Detroit Regional’s Chamber’s Mackinac Policy Conference won a Merit Award from MAB in the Special Interest & Cultural Programming category and second place for Best Podcast from the Michigan Press Association.
Condensed 4-minute version episodes will air on WDET 101.9 FM and 15 other NPR affiliates across the state.
MichMash LIVE! is supported by Fix MI State powered by the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association.

**CANCELED**WDET's 'What's So Funny About Detroit?' Comedy Showcase
2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:30 | The Old Miami, 3930 Cass Ave., Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
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***Weather update 6/26/25 – out of an abundance of caution and based on numerous weather reports stating the possibility of thunder and lightning, tonight’s show is canceled. All ticket purchases will be transferred to the July 31st show. We apologize for the inconvenience!
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Mark your last Thursdays! What’s So Funny About Detroit? is coming back to the gorgeous backyard of the Old Miami with host extraordinaire, Ryan Patrick Hooper (In The Groove, M-F, 12-3p).
A new lineup of Detroit’s most talented comedians will take the stage on May 29th, June 26th, July 31th, and August 28th to showcase what, indeed, is so funny about the Motor City. And we finally have one landing page where you can pick up your tickets to all four shows in advance!
*******THE JUNE LINEUP IS HERE! On June 26, Ryan Patrick Hooper will welcome headliner MELANIE HEARN to the stage with support from TANYA VORA, ANDY PETERS, JOEY AASIM, and REE LEDBETTER.. Plus music by DJ THORNSTRYKER and a special guest appearance by Detroit Dancer!************
Doors open at 6:00PM, show begins at 7:00PM sharp. We will do our very best to have you on your way home by 9:30PM.
This is an UNCENSORED comedy event. The viewpoints of the performers do not necessarily reflect those of WDET or Wayne State University.
This is a BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR and/or BLANKET event. When you get to the backyard, please set up blankets in the front, chairs in the back. There will be very limited on-site seating.
The Old Miami is a 21+ venue – NO EXCEPTIONS – we apologize in advance for any inconvenience! You may be required to show a photo ID for entry.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. We will accept cash and card at the door.
There will be an on-site food vendor. No outside beverages are permitted.
See FAQ section on EventBrite for any additonal details on parking, outside food and beverage, and pets.
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Concert of Colors in Mexicantown
2025-06-28 13:00 - 2025-06-29 20:00 | Mexicantown Mercado Plaza, 2826 Bagley, Detroit, MI, United States
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WDET is partnering with Concert of Colors this year to promote their “In the Neighborhood” concert series. Come celebrate Detroit Tejano music from 1-8 pm on Saturday, June 28 in Mexicantown!
We will be celebrating Michigan’s only historical marker dedicated to the pioneers of Detroit Tejano music as well as feature different styles of Latin music. Come enjoy live music, dancing and wonderful food.
Tejano music emerged in the mid-19th century along the Texas-Mexico border, as different musical styles and traditions mixed. Key instruments include the button accordion, bajo sexto, drums, and other instruments borrowed from mariachi, norteño, and conjunto music. Tejano encompasses a wide range of styles, including corridos (ballads), conjuntos (ensembles), rancheras (rural-life songs), and cumbias (rhythmic dance songs). Over time, it has evolved and incorporated elements from American country, rock and roll, pop, and even hip-hop.

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Descripción del evento:
Estamos felices de anunciar el line up del segundo Concierto de Colores anual en Mexicantown! Ahora, más que nunca, es importante que nos unamos para celebrar nuestra cultura. Por tal motivo, nos encantará que nos acompañen a el segundo Concierto Anual, donde celebraremos la única placa histórica estatal en Michigan dedicada a los primeros músicos tejanos en Detroit! El festival también presentará diferentes estilos de música latina!

¡Estamos ansiosos de verles allí!

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Saturday, June 28 | sábado 28 de junio
1 -8PM
Mexicantown Mercado Plaza: 2826 Bagley, Detroit
Free admission | Entrada gratuitaFree parking available behind the building Plaza del Norte
Estacionamiento gratuito disponible atrás del edificio Plaza del NorteThank you! | Gracias!

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For more information on the Concert of Colors, visit www.concertofcolors.com.

LOVE@Night: The Final CONTAINER Takeover
2025-07-10 17:00 - 21:00 | 4731 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48208, 4731 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48208, United States
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Join us for the fourth and final LOVE@Nite: CONTAINER Takeover, a night dedicated to showcasing all 12 artists in the 2025 CONTAINER cohort and celebrating Detroit’s unmatched creative talent.
CONTAINER is a homegrown creative platform that nurtures and spotlights Detroit-based artists across music, food, fashion, and visual art. Through performances, mentorship, and a citywide tour this fall, CONTAINER gives local creatives the tools and visibility to grow without needing to leave the city.
LOVE@Nite is The LOVE Building’s signature creative showcase, and this special edition, the CONTAINER Takeover, brings together every artist from this year’s series. That’s right, all 12 creatives will be featured in one powerful night of live music, culinary tastings, immersive art, and fashion-forward energy, all rooted right here in Detroit.
Housekeeping Notes:

Admission is free, but RSVP is required (RSVP using above link)
Bring a cushion – seating may be limited or unconventional
BYOB – bring your favorite beverage to sip and vibe
Dress comfortably and come ready to engage with Detroit’s creative energy

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“Come celebrate what’s growing right here at home. We can’t wait to see you there.” -The LOVE Building
Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Time: 5 PM – 9 PM
Location: 4731 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48208
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WDET is proud to be a media partner with the LOVE Building on the LOVE@Nite: The Container Takeover.

Concert of Colors 2025
2025-07-16 - 2025-07-21
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Concert of Colors 2025

The Concert of Colors returns this summer for its 34th annual free global music festival in the heart of Detroit and WDET is proud to be an official media partner. The Concert of Colors is one of the nation’s longest-running, largest, free and global music festivals featuring music from around the world at its best.
The Concert of Colors was established by Ismael Ahmed (host of WDET’s This Island Earth) and New Detroit in 1993 as a one-day event at Chene Park on Detroit’s riverfront. The inaugural event drew a modest crowd to Chene Park, but by 1999, some 10,000 music lovers were coming out each year. The festival expanded to three days in 2001, when it was part of the official festivities for Detroit’s 300th birthday, drawing an audience of 100,000. In 2019, the concert expanded to nine days. In addition to music, the Concert of Colors also brings global food and merchandise vendors, movies, poetry, children’s activities and much more to the members of the Detroit community.
2025 Featured Artists

Mavis Staples

Don Was

Femi Kuti

WAR

WDET Special Programming

Friday, July 18th | The Don Was Motor City Playlist live broadcast 8-10PM from the Concert of Colors with hosts Don Was and Ann Delisi.
Saturday, July 19th | Essential Music live broadcast 11AM-4PM from the Concert of Colors with hosts Ann Delisi and Rob Reinhart.
Saturday, July 19th | The Don Was Detroit All-Star Revue 9-10:30PM at the Detroit Film Theatre wsg Thornetta Davis, Chris Canas, Herschel Boone, Tosha Owens, Laith Al-Saadi, Rev Robert Jones, Steffanie Christi’an, and Mitch Ryder
Sunday, July 20th | Liz Warner & Shigeto live DJ set 9:30-11PM on the North Lawn Stage at the DIA.

Browse the full schedule below:
Wednesday, July 16th
Detroit Film Theatre
Niyaz – The Fourth Light Project
An Immersive multi-media experience (Pakistan and Iran).
The newest program of this Persian/Turkish/Indian electroacoustic musical tour de force NIYAZ, with whirling from Turkey and incredible visuals and sound. A mesmerizing experience.
Thursday, July 17th
Detroit Historical Museum
11:30AM – Nafada – An Audio Uprising (film screening)
2:00PM – Nafada – An Audio Uprising (second screening)
5:30PM – 6:15PM – Victor Ghannam (Palestine) & Sean Blackman’s (Armenia) Hye Salam, featuring David McMurray (Eastern Jazz)
6:45PM – 7:30PM – Bab L’Bluz (Morocco)
8:00PM – 8:45PM – Laith Al-Saadi (Blues afficionado & NBC’s The Voice finalist)
Michigan Science Center
1:00PM – 2:00PM – Shashu Amen-Ra, African dance lessons
4:00PM – 5:00PM – Mambo Marci, salsa class for beginners
(Arts & Scraps: Time TBD)
Third Man Records
8:00PM – 8:40PM – Nebula Sound Ensemble (21st-century experimental chamber music)
9:00PM – 10:00PM – Beautiful Noise featuring Kash Killion, Scott Amendola, Ben Goldberg, Don Was, Gretchen Gonzales, & Christ Peters (cosmic soundscapes)
Sosnick Courtyard @ The DSO
7:30PM – 9:30PM – New Music Detroit, Virtuoso (new & experimental contemporary classical ensemble)
Friday, July 18th
Aretha Franklin Ampitheatre
5:00PM – 6:00PM – Shashu Amen-Ra (African dance)
6:00PM – 6:45PM – The Luv Locz Experiment – (Carribean funk)
7:15PM – 8:15PM – Bab L’Bluz (Moroccan-French power blues quartet)
9:00PM – 10:00PM – Mavis Staples (blues, gospel, R&B legend)
Saturday, July 19th
Spot Lite Detroit
1:00PM – 3:00PM – Concert of Colors Forum by the Arab American National Museum: “The Homelands in Our Bodies: Embodying Artivism” moderated by Raed (founder of Yalla Punk)
Detroit Film Theatre @ The DIA
1:30PM – 2:30PM – Eljuri (Latin Reggae rock, Ecuador)
3:30PM – 5:00PM – Spanglish Fly (NY, Latin Boogaloo)
9:00PM – 10:30PM – Don Was Detroit All-Star Revue wsg Thornetta Davis, Chris Canas, Herschel Boone, Tosha Owens, Laith Al-Saadi, Rev Robert Jones, Steffanie Christi’an, and Mitch Ryder.
DIA: North Lawn Stage
2:30PM – 4:30PM – Mathangi Dance Company (Indian dance)
6:00PM – 7:30PM – Asha Puthli (Inda, spacy avante garde disco jazz)
6:45PM – 7:30PM – Tilted Axes (electric guitar processional)
9:00PM – 10:30PM – Yo La Tengo (American indie)
Sunday, July 20th
Detroit Film Theatre @ The DIA
2:30PM – 3:00PM – Wendell Harrison tribute to Pharoah Sanders
5:00PM – 6:30PM – AfroFlow: Detroit to Ethiopia with Mike-E (Ethiopia)
8:00PM – 9:30PM – Femi Kuti (Nigeria)
DIA: South Lawn (Children’s Stage & Tent)
1:00PM – 7:00PM – Youth Celebration

Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network presents Food Warriors: a hands-on food and agricultural workshop
Dream Arts Company Detroit hands-on workshop
Rhonda Greene book reading & writing workshop

Wolverine Stage (Sosnick Court @ UofM Detroit)
12:05PM – Carmen Jackson (Detroit, soul & jazz singer)
1:15PM – Jo Serrapere (Detroit, roots/folk/alt-country)
2:30PM – U of M Flint Jazz Ensemble
DIA: North Lawn Stage
12:05PM – Chris Canas Band
1:15PM – U of M Percussions
2:30PM – Mariachi Femenil Detroit
4:30PM – 6:00PM – Shadow Show (Detroit)
6:00PM – 7:00PM – Tilted Axes (Electric Guitar Precessional) on the lawn!
7:00PM – 8:30PM – War (California street band)
9:30PM – 11:00PM – Liz Warner & Shigeto (WDET DJs)
Scarab Club
6:00PM – 7:30PM – Kassan Belgrave & Allen Dennard with DJ Melo (acid jazz trio)
CCS Ford Campus Sculpture Garden Stage
Detroit’s Divine Five: Underground and modern sounds from five groundbreaking and iconic women DJs –
2:00PM – 3:00PM – DJ LADYMONIX
3:00PM – 4:00PM – DJ Auset
4:00PM – 5:00PM – DJ Taylor Monai
5:00PM – 6:00PM – DJ Jenny La Femme
6:00PM – 7:00PM – DJ Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale
And don’t forget to stop by the WDET tent to say hello and shop WDET swag!
For further information about the festival, please visit www.concertofcolors.com.

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The 2nd Annual Don Was Motor City Playlist Bowling Party
2025-07-21 17:00 - 20:30 | The Garden Bowl, 4140 Woodward Ave, Detroit
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Join us along with hosts of the Motor City Playlist, Don Was and Ann Delisi on Monday, July 21st at the Garden Bowl for our second annual bowling party! This event will feature music, food, and bowling and has three ticketing tiers:

Book your individual spot for $50. Includes an hour of bowling, bowling shoes and a ball, and pizza courtesy of Sgt. Pepperoni’s.
Book a lane for your group of up to 6 for $300 (includes the above for all attendees).
Book a VIP ticket for $500. You’ll receive the above, drink tickets, plus a limited edition event-exclusive bowling shirt and the chance to bowl an hour on either TEAM ANN or TEAM DON! VIP tickets are extremely limited and will be available on a first come first serve basis.

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Additional event information below:
Doors for this event open at 5PM. When you arrive, please check in at the front desk to receive your lane assignment and any additional information.
There are two general admission bowling times you are able to sign up for. Please note your bowling time on your ticket purchase when checking out and please respect the reservation times of your fellow bowlers.
A cash bar will be available for all attendees.
Lanes will be assigned based on the time frame you sign up for. If you’d like to bowl on the same lane as another ticket purchaser, please email Nicole Amine at nicole.amine@wdet.org. Please note there are six spaces per lane and we will be assigning parties to lanes to fully maximize available tickets.
Pizza will be served courtesy of Sgt. Pepperoni’s. Vegetarian options will be available. Due to the nature of this event, we are unable to guarantee the accommodation of all dietary restrictions. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Street parking is recommended.
If you have any additional questions, please email Nicole Amine at nicole.amine@wdet.org.
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On The Don Was Motor City Playlist, Blue Note Records President and music industry powerhouse Don Was pays homage to the Motor City and the artists that inspire him.
Each week, Was digs deep into his music archives to curate playlists and share personal stories about the artists whose songs he features. Co-hosted by WDET’s Ann Delisi, listeners hear commentary about Detroit and its rich musical and cultural histories.
This year, the show celebrates its fourth year on Detroit’s airwaves and we hope you’ll join us to celebrate for our second year in a row at the Garden Bowl!
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WDET's 'What's So Funny About Detroit?' Comedy Showcase
2025-07-31 19:00 - 21:30 | The Old Miami, 3930 Cass Ave., Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
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Mark your last Thursdays! What’s So Funny About Detroit? is coming back to the gorgeous backyard of the Old Miami with host extraordinaire, Ryan Patrick Hooper (In The Groove, M-F, 12-3p).
A fresh six-pack of Detroit’s most talented comedians will take the stage on May 29th, June 26th, July 31th, and August 28th to showcase what, indeed, is so funny about the Motor City. And we finally have one landing page where you can pick up your tickets to all four shows in advance!
********JULY LINEUP JUST ANNOUNCED!*********
On Thursday, July 31, Ryan Patrick Hooper will welcome SAM TALLENT to Detroit as our headliner. Sam will share the stage with local comedians T.BARB, BRIANNA BLACKBURN, and BRAD WENZEL.
******If you purchased a ticket to the June show, which was cancelled due to weather, your ticket will be automatically transferred to the July 31 show.******
Doors open at 6:00PM, show begins at 7:00PM sharp. We will do our very best to have you on your way home by 9:30PM.
This is an UNCENSORED comedy event. The viewpoints of the performers do not necessarily reflect those of WDET or Wayne State University.
This is a BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR and/or BLANKET event. When you get to the backyard, please set up blankets in the front, chairs in the back. There will be very limited on-site seating.
The Old Miami is a 21+ venue – NO EXCEPTIONS – we apologize in advance for any inconvenience! You may be required to show a photo ID for entry.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. We will accept cash and card at the door.
There will be an on-site food vendor. No outside beverages are permitted.
See FAQ section on EventBrite for any additonal details on parking, outside food and beverage, and pets.
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WDET Travel: Alaska
2025-08-13 - 2025-08-23
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Join Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET for a beautiful Alaskan cruise in August 2025!
During the eleven-day experience, you’ll see Alaska from a Holland America Cruise ship on a breathtaking journey from Alaska to Vancouver. Plus, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable rail journey from Denali to Talkeetna in a domed railcar.

Itinerary at a Glance
August 13, 2025 – August 23, 2025

Day 1
Westmark Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska

Day 2 – 3
McKinley Chalet Resort-Holland, Denali National Park, Alaska

Day 4
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge – Holland, Talkeetna

Day 5 – 11
Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam, Seattle, Washington

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WDET Presents: Sounds Like Detroit 2025
2025-08-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Batch Brewing Company, 1400 Porter St., Detroit, 48216, United States
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WDET presents the 2025 Sounds Like Detroit showcase, featuring:
CORAZON SZELL AND THE NORTH INGALLS – Selected by Jeff Milo (MI Local):
Corazon Szell (she/her) is a guitarist from Brooklyn, New York and she recently graduated from the University of Michigan – School of Music, Theatre & Dance with a Bachelor’s Degree in both Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation and Performing Arts Management and Entrepreneurship. Throughout her four years at the University of Michigan she has performed as the primary guitarist for a variety of performances and ensembles on campus, from musical theater productions to the UM Big Band Jazz Ensemble.
Corazon immerses herself in many different music genres and performance settings because she believes it is of the utmost importance to diversify her skillset on the guitar and within music overall. She strongly believes, in order to succeed as a musician today, one must always keep an open mind, an open ear, and an open heart. With this in mind, she constantly manifests new musical opportunities.
One of Corazon’s greatest prides is being the founder, bandleader, lead guitarist and vocalist for the Ann Arbor, MI based band North Ingalls. The band performs mainly original music (written and arranged) by Corazon, along with some covers. The vision is inspired by the many diverse musical styles she listens to and studies. Genres such as folk, jazz, popular, R&B, rap and rock to name a few, are reflected in her compositions and the band’s setlist, along with music by artists including The Lumineers, Noah Kahan, Caamp, and Jack Johnson. North Ingalls has played throughout the Ann Arbor area in established venues such as The Ark, North Star Lounge, and The Blind Pig.
BETH – Selected by Chris Campbell (The Progressive Underground):
BETH is a powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and actress from Detroit, MI, and the daughter of Motown legend Johnny Griffith of the Funk Brothers. A former background singer for Anita Baker and KEM, BETH stepped into the spotlight as a standout contestant on NBC’s The Voice (Season 16), where she was mentored by Kelly Clarkson and John Legend. She has released seven solo projects, toured globally with icons like KEM and The O’Jays, and appeared in major film, TV, and stage productions. With roots in soul, R&B, and beyond, BETH continues to shine as one of the most dynamic voices in music and entertainment today.
SAMUEL NALANGIRA – Selected by Liz Warner (Alternate Take):
A native of Uganda, East Africa; Samuel Nalangira is a folk/world musician, dancer and choreographer who has been performing since his childhood and teaching since the age of 15. He has toured across Europe, United States, Canada and Asia performing and leading workshops in schools, universities, festivals and community centers.
He is a multi-instrumentalist and a master at many traditional instruments including the Adungu from northern Uganda, Akogo from Eastern Uganda, Endingidi, Ndongo, Ngoni and percussion. He has also developed a unique approach and personal techniques on most of these instruments and, in combination with soaring voice; his music carries a true identity of the sub Saharan skies.
In 2018, with children from Uganda, Samuel Nalangira choreographed and led the DANCE OF HOPE production across the United States with featured performances at LEAF festival NC and Lotus Blossoms IN. Since then, he has been featured in many music festivals, concerts and schools for performances and workshops
TARIQ GARDNER & THE EVENING STAR – Selected by WDET Listeners:
Evening Star is a Space Odyssey led by Detroit Drummer Tariq Gardner. The group has its roots in Detroit’s expansive musical tradition blending the city’s rich Jazz legacy with its history of musicians being largely malleable to fit into a wide array of musical styles travelling to the different galaxies of music of the African Diaspora (jazz, neo-soul, Afro-Cuban, spirituals, hip-hop etc.). Evening Star brings listeners light years into the cosmos while staying true to the roots of the Motherland The band has an afro-futuristic aesthetic with the mission that simply makes music the forefront of positive outlets with original compositions as well as arrangements on popular songs from the Black American Canon.

Currently with two projects out: Their 2023 freshman project “Gateway Drug” and their 2024 Sophomore project “Vice Tape” Featuring poet Joel “Fluent” Greene, They are looking on to performing festivals nationwide and the recording of their third release.

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Join us Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Batch Brewing Company in Corktown for a musical showcase of Detroit Tiny Desk Contest talent.
Gates open at 6 p.m. and music starts promptly at 7 p.m.
There will be food and beverages for purchase on site. No outside food or beverage is permitted.
This event will take place outdoors, in a covered area and will be rain or shine. There is seating on site.
Batch Brewing Company is located at 1400 Porter Street, Detroit, MI. We recommend street parking for the event.
Sounds Like Detroit is made possible in part by Henry Ford Health
