Concert of Colors in the Neighborhood: the Gospel Meets the Blues
2025-04-20 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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
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.

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!

? Corpus Art Detroit Studio

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
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 2025
2025-07-16 - 2025-07-21 | MI
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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 | MI
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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

Ann Delisi's Essential Cooking: HiO Farm
2025-08-18 18:00 - 21:00 | HiO Farm, 4454 18th St., Detroit, United States
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Join us for the next installment of Ann Delisi’s Essential Cooking at HiO Farm on Monday, August 18th! Brought to us by the team at TAKOI and just over a mile away, HiO exists on an acre of cultivated land in Core City, Detroit and functions as an ongoing conversation between farmer and chef. Each season is planned with Takoi and Spiedo in mind, creating a close loop, sustainable food system from seed to plate. This symbiotic relationship allows for product at its peak; it’s not unusual for a harvest to be done in the moment as the kitchen needs. In addition to growing for Takoi and Spiedo, you’ll find HiO fruits, flowers, and vegetables at other area restaurants, and the occasional pop-up farm stand.
For this special evening, Chef Brad Greenhill will prepare a family-style farm-to-table meal featuring produce directly from the land you’ll be dining on. In addition, we’ll be joined by Dave Bos of BOS Wine; a seasoned biodynamic farmer, consultant, and winemaker with deep roots in the wine industry. Passionate about farming and winemaking, Dave’s mission is to create exceptional wine and inspire biodynamic and organic practices for future generations and we are thrilled to feature his wines alongside Chef Brad’s super seasonal family-style meal.
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Due to the nature of this event, there will be no menu substitutions.
Seating will be limited and may be assigned if necessary. If you’d like to be seated with a separate ticket buyer, please contact Nicole Amine: nicole.amine@wdet.org.
Doors open at 6PM.
Tickets are $250 and directly support WDET and HiO Farm. Ticket price includes food and a beverages. Full bar will not be available for this event.
Accessibility notice: HiO Farm is located at street level but seating will be located on the grass. There will not be paved walkways between areas.
We recommend street parking.
In the event of inclement weather, this dinner will be relocated to TAKOI. WDET will confirm with attendees prior to event start.
Ann Delisi’s Essential Cooking: HiO Farm is supported by:

WDET's 'What's So Funny About Detroit?' Comedy Showcase - August
2025-08-28 19:00 - 21:30 | The Old Miami, 3930 Cass Ave., Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
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For the last time this summer, 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 Thursday, August 28 to showcase what, indeed, is so funny about the Motor City. This month, we’re welcoming Lansing’s Nicole Melnyk to Detroit as our headliner. Nicole will share the stage with Alaina Bamfield, Madison Thomas, Andy Peters, Ree Ledbetter, Pat Sievert, Brooke Van Poppelen and Joe Aasim.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m., show begins at 7:00 p.m. sharp. We will do our very best to have you on your way home by 9:30 p.m.
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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Detroit Jazz Festival 2025
2025-08-29 - 2025-09-01 | Hart Plaza, 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit, 48226, United States
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Detroit Jazz Festival 2025

The 46th Detroit Jazz Festival, the world’s largest free jazz festival, returns to the city Friday, Aug. 29th through Monday, Sept. 1st, and Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET is teaming up with Paxahau as an official media partner to bring you special coverage and programming. This year’s lineup offers an exciting, inspiring and eclectic array of jazz luminaries and with and the festival expands the reach of its dynamic performances and focus with more national and local performers, shows at the all new Wayne State University Gretchen C. Valade Center with college and high school education bands and late night offerings.
Be sure to stay tuned to WDET for in-depth interviews with performers, pre-festival live performances and special WDET host-curated playlists highlighting the music and stories of this year’s festival.
About the festival
For over 40 years, the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation has celebrated Detroit’s rich history of jazz music by providing year-round concerts and educational programming, and of course, organizing the world’s largest free jazz festival, featuring world-class talent, over Labor Day weekend.
With the support of corporate sponsors, philanthropic organizations, individual donors and volunteers, the Detroit Jazz Festival is free to music fans looking to revel in the artistry and improvisation of jazz legends, rising stars, legacy and homecoming artists. Each year’s lineup of more than 60 performances as remarkable and diverse as the genre itself, as well as spontaneous late-night jam sessions, offers something for everyone.
The Detroit International Jazz Festival was founded in 1980 by Robert McCabe and the Detroit Renaissance. Along with the Detroit Grand Prix and the International Freedom Festival, the Festival was intended to bring people into the city and to provide all segments of the population with world-class entertainment.
Meet Artist-in-Residence Jason Moran
This year’s Artist-in-Residence is pianist Jason Moran, who will perform three very different sets over the three-day festival. It’s just one aspect of Jason Moran’s role this year, which will also include supporting the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation’s educational initiatives and community engagement activities, among other initiatives.
WDET’s Ryan Patrick Hooper spoke with Moran about his residency, his musical influences and what he plans to play at jazz fest this summer.

Win a Jazz Pazz
Note: This drawing has now closed and all winners have been notified. Thank you to everyone who entered!
WDET is giving away Jazz Pazzes for this year’s festival to 10 lucky winners! Anyone who donates to WDET during In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper on Aug. 26–28 will be automatically entered to win premium, front-of-stage seating at all stages of the 2025 Detroit Jazz Festival. Tune in to learn more.
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Jazz Fest programming on WDET
Visions with W. Kim Heron
Tune in every Monday from 8–10 p.m. in the weeks leading up to the festival to hear spotlights on some of this year’s performers, including Kenny Barron, Branford Marsalis, Maria Schneider, Kris Davis, Jason Moran, Omar Sosa and Marion Hayden.
Then on Monday, Sep. 1, it’s an entire show of live recordings to help you transition out of festival mode, including a number of rare recordings from the Detroit Jazz Fest itself.
Alternate Take with Liz Warner
Tune in on Thursday, Aug. 28 from 8–10 p.m. for a tour through Detroit Jazz Festivals past and present. Hear music from artists who have performed on the stages of the annual Labor Day event starting in the early 1980s, including Miles Davis, Regina Carter, Yusef Lateef, Joe Zawinul, Hiromi, Tony Allen, Sun Ra, Flora Purim and more.
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music
Tune in on Saturday, Aug. 30 from 2–4 p.m. to hear Rob’s interview and live performance with trumpeter Keyon Harrold, recorded earlier this year on his nationally syndicated show Acoustic Café.
Keyon Harrold, performing at this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival, joined Rob back in May to talk about his latest album, Foreverland. During that session, Harrold performed selections from the record and shared insights into his creative process, life on the road, and the stories behind the music.
Don’t miss this chance to hear one of today’s most powerful trumpeters as Detroit comes alive with the sounds of jazz.
Modern Music with Jon Moshier
Tune in on Saturday, Aug. 30 from 4–6 p.m. to hear Jon share some bands and artists performing at this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival on Modern Music.
The Progressive Underground with Chris Campbell
Tune in on Saturday, Aug. 30 from 6–8 p.m. for a special Detroit Jazz Fest edition of The Progressive Underground, spotlighting the sounds and spirit of one of the world’s great jazz gatherings. We’ll feature Detroit’s own Allen Dennard, Marion Hayden, Vincent Chandler, Jeff Mills with Spiral Deluxe, and Endea Owens, alongside heavyweights like Branford Marsalis, Me’Shell N’Degeocello, James Carter, and Emmet Cohen.
Destination Jazz with Ed Love
And of course, tune in every Sunday from 5–7 p.m. year-round as legendary jazz broadcaster Ed Love introduces listeners to new recordings and plays the classics of years gone by.
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WDET’s 46th Detroit Jazz Festival Playlist
To honor this year’s lineup, WDET Creative Producer and Sam’s Jams host Sam Beaubien curated a playlist featuring some of the artists performing at this year’s festival.
From legendary icons to bold innovators, this playlist reflects the deep artistry and diversity you’ll hear on stage. Whether you’re planning your festival schedule or just vibing on the way to Hart Plaza, hit play and get into the rhythm of Detroit.

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WDET Travel: Cultural Treasures of Japan - Zoom Presentation and Q&A
2025-09-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
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Join us on Thursday, September 18th at 6:30PM for a No Obligation* information session with Collette about our upcoming Travel with WDET: Cultural Treasures of Japan trip! We’ll discuss travel itinerary and take questions from attendees.
Trip Description:

Join Detroit Public Radio in June 2026 and explore the cultural treasures of Japan! Walk through the electric city of Tokyo, become energized by the metropolis’ buzz. Explore the lakeside resort of Hakone and cruise the tranquil waters of Lake Ashi. Participate in a peaceful and meditative tea ceremony. Try your hand at the centuries-old art of gold leaf decorating. Tap into Japan’s train culture as you travel by the famous Shinkansen bullet train. Explore Tokyo’s famous Ginza District, the first Western-style shopping district in Japan where modern and old charms blend. Experiences like these are what await you when you travel with WDET to the “Land of the Rising Sun!”

Registration:
This session will take place via Zoom. Please follow this link or click the button above to register through Collette.

*Registering for the Zoom presentation 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.

Decks on Deck featuring Waajeed and Liz Warner - SOLD OUT
2025-09-28 17:00 - 21:00 | The Detroit Princess Riverboat, 1 Civic Center Drive, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Join us on Sunday, Sep. 28, for “Decks on Deck” on the Detroit River.
The evening will feature live DJ sets from Waajeed, host of The Boulevard, and Liz Warner, host of Alternate Take.
Come join us for an evening of music, food and drinks on this floating dance party!
EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Boarding will begin at 5 p.m., the cruise sets off at 6 p.m. and we will deboard by 9 p.m.
Tickets are $60 each and can be purchased here.
This is an all-ages venue. You must bring a valid government-issued ID if you plan to purchase or consume alcohol.
This event will be held on the Detroit Princess Riverboat. Please dress according to the weather.
All tickets from “Decks on Deck” will directly benefit WDET.
Your ticket will include light bites provided by Mongers’ Provisions, and a cash bar is available.
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WDET Travel: Discover Canadian Rockies by Train
2025-10-02 - 2025-10-10 | MI
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Join Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET for a beautiful trip through the Canadian Rockies in Fall 2025!
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.
Tour: Canadian Rockies by Train TS371
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.
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Detroit Story Fest 2025
2025-10-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway Street, Detroit, 48226, United States
Detroit Story Fest brings award-winning journalists, film makers, artists and locals together for a night of performance art and storytelling by and for the people of the Motor City.
The follow-up to last year’s sold-out show is titled “No Small Wind Is Blowing” and features stories about immigration, transition, and the invisible forces that inspire movement.
For the first time ever, the show will also feature a DJ partner — WDET’s own Waajeed (host of The Boulevard) will turn the Opera House lobby into a dance floor.
Storytellers: Storytellers from local organizations will go behind the scenes of their work, inviting the audience into a world they’ve only observed from the outside. Artists, musicians and local raconteurs will also share surprising, sometimes hysterical, uniquely Detroit stories live on stage.
Partners: Detroit Story Fest is presented by the Detroit Opera and Back Pocket and is sponsored by the Knight Foundation.
About Back Pocket Presents: Back Pocket Presents 501(c)3 is a team of journalists, artists and storytellers who create award-winning live experiences across the country.
For more information, visit storyfest.org.
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Stories begin at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $25–$35 each and can be purchased here.

Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble at the Majestic Theatre
2025-10-11 19:00 - 23:00 | The Majestic Theatre, 4140 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
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WDET proudly presents Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble at Detroit’s Majestic Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 11. This tour stop will celebrate the release of their debut album, Groove in the Face of Adversity, in Don’s hometown!
Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble is a nine-piece soul jazz band incorporating Detroit’s rich musical heritage with an underlying groove that reflects the people and culture of the city.
For additional show and ticket information, visit the AXS website.

WDET Travel: Discover Southern Italy and Sicily - Zoom presentation with Q&A
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:00 | MI
Presentation with Q&A
Join us on Zoom, Wednesday, October 15 at 6:00 p.m. for an information session with Collette about our upcoming Travel with WDET: Discover Southern Italy and Sicily. This is a free, no-obligation event where you can learn all the details and ask questions.
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Trip description
Journey with WDET to Sicily and the southern coast of Italy.
October 7 – 20, 2026
Discover Palermo, shaped by Moorish and Norman influences. See Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples and the Roman mosaics of Piazza Armerina. Visit the hilltop town of Taormina, then enjoy a wine tasting and agriturismo dinner at a local winery.
Explore the ancient cave dwellings of Sassi di Matera. Take in the charm of Sorrento and the beauty of Positano on the Amalfi Coast. Walk through the ruins of Pompeii and experience history up close.
This trip offers a mix of culture, history, and unforgettable landscapes.
Join us for a journey that brings Southern Italy and Sicily to life.
*Registering for the Zoom presentation does not commit you to participating in the trip nor guarantee a spot on the trip.

Detroit Mayoral Debate Watch Party with Citizen Detroit
2025-10-15 18:00 - 20:30 | UFO Bar, 2110 Trumbull, Detroit, MI, 48216, United States
Join Citizen Detroit, neighbors, community leaders, and friends as the Detroit mayoral candidates take the stage.
Watch the televised debate, then Citizen Detroit will convene a quick discussion to share takeaways and talk about what matters most in our neighborhoods.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2025
UFO Bar, 2110 Trumbull, Detroit, MI 48216

6:00-8:30 PM
Street parking only

Register online: http://bit.ly/4gVJ6ij
Admission is FREE, but reservations are required.

Light refreshments
Cash bar
Debate Bingo
Nonpartisan voter information

In partnership with:

WDET 101.9 FM
Michigan League of Conservation Voters

Halloween Monster Bash for WDET
2025-10-25 18:00 - 23:30 | Kuhnhenn Brewing Company, 36000 Groesbeck Highway, Clinton Township, MI, 48035, United States
Get ready to howl at the moon and dance like a monster at the Halloween Monster Bash – it’s going to be a spooky good time!
Get your best costumes ready for a night of rock ‘n’ roll mayhem for a great cause! Join us on Saturday, October 25th, at the Kuhnhenn Brewing Company Clinton Township location for our Halloween Monster Bash.
The bash has a killer lineup featuring the thrilling sounds of The 3-D Invisibles, The Amino Acids, and F-Hole Wreckers, all hosted by our own Jon Moshier!
This event is a benefit for WDET 101.9 FM. A $20 donation gets you in the door, with ALL proceeds going directly to support the station.
Doors open at 6 p.m., music kicks off at 7 p.m., and the costume contest begins at 8:30 p.m..
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Don’t forget to tune into Jon’s annual Halloween radio special on Oct. 25 from 4–6 p.m.! It’s the perfect spooky soundtrack for getting ready to go to the Monster Bash. An encore performance of the radio special will air on Halloween (Friday, Oct. 31) from 6–8 p.m.

Ann Delisi's Essential Cooking: Leña
2025-11-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Leña, 2720 Brush Street, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
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Join us for the next installment of Ann Delisi’s Essential Cooking at Leña on Monday, November 17! Chefs Mike Conrad, Marcello Molteni and Lena Sareini will prepare a special 5-course meal with beverage pairings for guests to enjoy, showcasing their culinary journey inspired by Spain’s Catalan and Basque regions.
Located in Detroit’s Brush Park neighborhood, Leña’s menu seamlessly blends the vibrant traditions of Spanish cuisine with the freshest flavors of the Midwest. The restaurant partners with Michigan-based purveyors like Creekstone Farms, Marrow Detroit Provisions, Motor City Seafood and Fisheye Farms. Since opening in 2024, Leña has garnered acclaim for its commitment to sustainability and innovative take on Spanish cuisine. They’re now graciously opening their doors to WDET listeners for an intimate evening of food and music.
Join us for an evening of community, culture and delicious flavors, all while supporting public radio in Detroit.
Tickets are $200 and directly support WDET and Leña. Ticket price includes food and a beverage pairing. Additional beverages will be available for purchase.
This event is sold out!
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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 Leña directly.
There is one seating for this event: 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
Seating will be limited and may be assigned if necessary.
Leña is wheelchair accessible.

Colors of Detroit 2025
2025-12-12 18:00 - 2025-12-13 01:00 | Berry Gordy Estate, Boston Edison, Detroit, MI, 48202, United States
Join us on December 12 for the second Colors of Detroit, an unforgettable evening celebrating the city’s creativity, culture, and connection.
Proceeds benefit WDET 101.9 FM, Detroit’s public radio station and the Concert of Colors, Detroit’s global music festival.
A historic setting
The celebration takes place at the Berry Gordy Estate in Boston Edison, the former home of Motown founder Berry Gordy and now owned by renowned arts consultant Alan Brown.
This setting offers a rare chance to experience one of Detroit’s most iconic cultural landmarks up close.
Live music and performances
Enjoy an exclusive live broadcast of The Don Was Motor City Playlist with WDET’s Ann Delisi, featuring legendary producer and artist Don Was.
The evening also includes a performance by the Amen Ra African Drum and Dance Group, followed by Detroit’s finest DJs keeping the dance floor moving late into the night.
More entertainment not to miss!
Mike Latulippe
Ryan Patrick Hooper hosting Motown Karaoke
Detroit DJs
– Dave Buick
– KESSWA
– Scott Zacharias
Food, flavor, and community
Savor a strolling dinner crafted by some of Detroit’s most celebrated chefs while mingling with fellow supporters, artists, and community leaders.
Explore a silent auction filled with one-of-a-kind experiences and local treasures.
This year’s chefs
Gajiza Dumplings: Jasmine Haskins, LEÑA: Lena Sareini, Oak & Reel: Jared Gadbaw, Warda Patisserie: Warda Bouguettaya, The Kitchenista: Angela Davis

Supporting Detroit’s creative heartbeat
Every ticket helps sustain the music, storytelling, and cultural programming that make Detroit’s creative community thrive.
The Concert of Colors brings the world’s music to Detroit, uniting audiences through sound and culture. It’s one of the nation’s largest and longest-running free global music festivals.
WDET 101.9 FM, Detroit’s listener-supported public radio station, delivers trusted news, diverse music programming and conversations from around metro Detroit and the world.
Silent auction
This year’s silent auction is better than ever, featuring local artists, exclusive experiences and more. The auction is live now and anyone can participate. Get your bids in early on your favorite items. The auction closes Sunday at 4 p.m.

Ticket levels

SOLD OUT – VIP Mingle hosted by Don Was and Ann Delisi
6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Includes access to the entire evening of events (VIP Mingle, Don Was Motor City Playlist live broadcast and Afterglow Dance Party)
$500 per ticket – sold out

Colors of Detroit VIP
7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Includes access to the on-site live broadcast of the Don Was Motor City Playlist with Don Was and WDET’s Ann Delisi from 8–10 p.m., and access to the Afterglow Dance Party from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
$350 per ticket

SOLD OUT – Afterglow Dance Party
10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
A dance party with WDET DJs in the ballroom of the Berry Gordy Estate — where Motown legends would dance and party! Includes access to the pool house and main floor of the estate, silent auction, light open bar, and light bites.
$50 per ticket – sold out

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Thank you to our sponsors:
Multi-platinum sponsors:

Ethan and Gretchen Gonzales Davidson
Erica and Ralph Gerson
Tom Gores Family Foundation
Framework E

Platinum sponsors:

Jennifer Gilbert
Arn and Nancy Tellem
Tito’s Handmade Vodka

Gold sponsors:

Michelle and Ahmad Chebbani
Coup D’état
Leela and Peter Hamp
Don and Anaïs Hicks
Romeo Okwara
Third Man Records
Sarah Winkler and Simon Leopold

Silver sponsors:

ACCESS
Buffalo Prescott
Christine and David Colman
Anthony and JJ Curis
Joan and Bob Epstein
Penny and Ken Fischer
Elyse and David Foltyn
Corey and Michelle Harris
Marx Layne
Meijer Rivertown Market Detroit
NKSK Events & Production
Josh Opperer and Rachel Opperer
Adrienne Roberts and Rich Haddad
Thomas Sebold and Associates
Ellie Serras
Holly and Matt Rosetti
Mary Zatina and Kevin Prihod
