This weekend in Detroit, MI

The Metro Detroit Out of the Darkness Walk brings people together at Belle Isle for a meaningful day centered on connection, support, and hope. Both first-time and returning walkers are welcome. Registration is free and takes only a few minutes.

Volunteer days at D-Town Farm offer a chance to help out around the farm. Dress for the weather in comfortable attire, choose footwear that can get dirty, such as boots, and bring work gloves if you have them, with extras available on site. Advance registration is not required, and a digital sign up option is available.

The Nerdy Queer Club is forming a team for the Out of the Darkness Walk at Belle Isle to support suicide prevention and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Everyone is welcome to participate, and no donation is required to take part. Those who choose to donate or fundraise can make tax-deductible contributions that benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, supporting research, education, advocacy, and assistance for people and communities impacted by suicide. Further details about the team’s meeting location will be shared.

Enjoy a relaxed creative afternoon at Asibara Forest’s urban farm during Community Artist Hours. Bring your own project and supplies, whether you paint, draw, sew, knit, crochet, journal, photograph, dance, or create in another way. It is not a class, but a shared space where participants work on personal projects, trade skills, exchange ideas, and soak up a welcoming atmosphere. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and kids are encouraged to come along. Consider bringing a favorite snack or beverage, something comfortable to sit on such as a chair or blanket, and an open mind with a creative spirit.

Weekend Comeback presents a lively, family friendly pregame show in the concourse at Comerica Park, located just outside Big Cat Court. Upbeat entertainment for all ages sets a spirited tone for game day.

Ride through Belle Isle and along the Detroit Riverfront on an outing that highlights the island’s landmarks. Stops include the Flynn Pavilion, the Boat and Yacht Clubs, Scott Fountain, and the Casino. Depending on the weather and group preferences, possible additional visits include the Belle Isle Aquarium, Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, Oudolf Garden, the Nature Center, Livingstone Lighthouse, the Iron Belle Trail, and a wet mesic forest area. The route to and from the island follows the riverfront, including the new Uniroyal Promenade. Plan for 12 to 15 miles over about three hours. The cost is $45, or $55 with a bike rental.

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC travel to face Detroit City FC at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. This cross-conference clash matches a road-hardened Colorado Springs side with a physical, high-tempo Detroit team. Quick counters, pivotal set pieces, and fine margins could decide the outcome, whether through an error or a flash of creativity. The venue is known around the league for its distinctive atmosphere, which heightens the occasion.

Build practical electrical know-how in a hands-on workshop at Detroit Training Center. Participants learn to add receptacles, install new light fixtures, and update switches to make a home or rental better lit and easier to use. Instruction centers on real-world techniques that elevate everyday comfort and can also add to property value.

Persephone's Pages gathers readers at Boston Tea Room for conversations around magickal-themed books. Hosted by Heatherleigh and V., the club explores both fiction and non-fiction, and each meeting includes guided topics and questions so everyone can take part. Meetings are generally held twice a month. Participants can purchase each title at a 15 percent discount at Boston Tea Room or bring a copy from any preferred source, including library, e-book, or audiobook formats. Upcoming selections include Pixie by Jill Dawson, Shadow Work: Face Hidden Fears, Heal Trauma, Awaken Your Dream Life by Danielle Massi LMFT, Alchemy of a Blackbird by Claire McMillan, and Filthy Rich Fae by Geneva Lee, with additional picks to be announced. The club does not meet in July or August due to a summer break. The fee is 10 dollars per person, and advance registration is recommended. Payment reserves a spot and, upon check-in, attendees receive a Boston Tea Room gift certificate in the same amount that is valid for retail purchases that day. To register multiple people or for cancellations before the start time, call 248-548-1415. This in-person gathering takes place at Boston Tea Room, with free parking and entry at the back of the building.

This adult class explores Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian art that blends movement, music, culture, and self-expression. Each session offers a comprehensive workout that engages the core, builds strength, improves stamina and cardiovascular health, and enhances flexibility. Participants can expect to finish feeling energized and refreshed, while developing mobility, balance, and body control. Training also sharpens focus, coordination, and awareness, and it can be a welcome way to release stress after work. Community is at the heart of the experience. You will train alongside a supportive group, form real connections, and grow confidence and creativity as you shape your own style in the roda. No prior experience is required, and both newcomers and experienced practitioners are welcome.

Celebrate community and support St. Matthew’s & St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church with a lively HustleThon filled with music, dancing, laughter, and friendly faces. Dancers of every level can explore new hustle variations while honoring longtime favorites, all in the spirit of raising funds for the church and strengthening its community. Two prep workshops are available for $5 each and feature clear, step-by-step instruction at an easy pace so everyone can follow along. The first segment welcomes beginners, then the second adds a bit more challenge for those ready to build on the basics. Light refreshments are provided. Plan to bring bottled water and a towel, wear comfortable shoes, and dress casually, with jeans welcome. The main celebration promises plenty of movement, friendship, and nonstop dancing for seasoned dancers and anyone who simply loves moving to the music. This fundraiser takes place at St. Matthew’s & St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church Detroit.

Guest instructors Dr. Christie Mikell and Dr. Julia Atkins lead a Women’s Full Moon Circle designed for women-identifying participants who want to slow down, reconnect, and honor lunar rhythms in community. The gathering begins with a grounding meditation to arrive in the body and the present moment, followed by an exploration of the current Moon’s astrology to illuminate themes and energies. Guided journaling prompts support reflection and self-awareness, then a release ritual invites participants to let go of what is no longer needed and welcome what feels aligned. There is also time for optional sharing in a supportive space informed by therapeutic perspectives. Dr. Julia Atkins is an astrologer, Reiki practitioner, and intuitive guide who helps people reconnect with inner wisdom and live in alignment with their truth. She bridges the practical and the mystical, offering thoughtful structure alongside courageous momentum, and creates spaces that nurture meaningful intentions and forward movement. Dr. Christie Mikell is a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience who approaches healing as both psychological and spiritual work. She integrates astrology and the Enneagram to support insight and psychospiritual integration, bringing a compassionate, steady presence to foster reflection, processing, and growth. The cost is $30 per person and preregistration is required. To register by phone, call 248-548-1415. If registering online for multiple people, call to provide the names of additional attendees so seats can be reserved. This event is hosted in person at the Boston Tea Room. Free parking is available in a lot behind the building, with entry from the back. Cancellation policy: 24 hours notice is required to receive a refund, store credit, or exchange. To cancel, call 248-548-1415 at least 24 hours before the start time. Registrations made less than 24 hours prior to the start time are nonrefundable.

A high-profile Detroit gala brings together leaders from the community and business sectors for an elegant evening in support of those affected by Crohn’s and colitis. The program features musical entertainment with a performance by the Detroit Youth Choir, both silent and live auctions, and Roop Raj serving as emcee, creating time to connect with fellow supporters. Funds raised fuel research, patient programs, and education, turning a celebratory night into meaningful impact.

Everyone is welcome at this all ages event, and doors will be open for entry.

At El Club in Detroit, Theo Katzman offers an intimate solo set that leans into raw feeling and a warm analog touch. Embracing a back to basics approach with a rediscovered Tascam Portastudio, he presents songs with unguarded honesty and a renewed sense of purpose. In this stripped down format, his cross-genre songwriting sits front and center, with each lyric and melody delivered with intention. The result is a quiet, powerful experience focused on vulnerability and connection. This event is all ages.

MICO brings the Running From A Feeling Tour to Saint Andrew’s Hall. This event welcomes all ages. The format is general admission with standing room only, and doors will open to the public. Ticket access includes multiple presale options, including artist, Spotify, fan club exclusive app VIP, Citi cardmember preferred and presale, and a Live Nation presale, as well as a public onsale.

Marking five years of unexpected, unsettling, and unforgettable cinema, the festival returns to Detroit’s storied Redford Theatre for its fifth annual celebration of dark film. A carefully curated 106 minute program presents 13 short films that explore darkness, introspection, and horror, created by independent filmmakers from Michigan and around the world. Admission is $10, with 50 percent of each ticket supporting the preservation and ongoing operations of the Redford Theatre. Recommended for mature audiences due to unsettling content.

Presented by AEG Presents, Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy with friends take the stage at the Majestic Theatre to perform R.E.M.’s Lifes Rich Pageant. Bobcat Goldthwait appears in a supporting role. This event welcomes all ages.

Drawing on influences from George Benson, Nicholas Payton, Butcher Brown, Cannonball Adderley, and Kenny Garrett, along with vocal inspiration from Bob Dylan, DICHI blends fiery improvisation with reflective ballads that speak to devoted jazz listeners and newcomers alike. Their debut EP, Woodward Groove, features five original tracks. This event features two performances, with dinner service available ahead of the music. Seating is offered for a Dinner & a Show experience, and the second set includes its own seating period.

The Coney gathers a powerhouse roster of Detroit performers for a lively salute to Motown that blends music, comedy, and spur-of-the-moment surprises. One moment might feature celebrity Motown karaoke, and the next could turn into a head-to-head coney eating contest, keeping the experience playful and unpredictable. The celebration supports youth arts programs in Detroit. The celebrity host committee is slated to include Sam Richardson, Tim Meadows, J.K. Simmons, Diona Reasonover, Marc Evan Jackson, Dave Coulier, Andrea Barber, and Toni Trucks, with participation subject to change.

This annual summer Sunday market highlights local craftspeople and artisans, along with vendors offering clothing and apparel. Events take place in Shed 5 as part of the market.

A monthly Reiki share in Ferndale, Michigan welcomes energy healers and spiritual seekers for a free community healing circle and energy exchange. This heart-centered gathering offers a supportive setting where participants at any level can give and receive Reiki, practice skills, and grow together at no cost. Expect a gentle opening meditation to ground the group, hands-on practice in rotating exchanges, a collective distance-healing segment, and time to reflect, share insights, and learn techniques from fellow practitioners. The circle is open to beginners through Masters, to energy workers seeking practice partners, and to anyone interested in holistic healing or building connections within the Metro Detroit spiritual community. Wear comfortable clothing and consider bringing water and a yoga mat or blanket if preferred, with chairs available for seating. A receptive mindset and positive intentions are encouraged. There are no fees or donations requested, and attendance is kept small to preserve an intimate healing space.

Explore Detroit’s oldest neighborhood on a guided 10-mile bicycle tour that lasts three hours. The route highlights Victorian homes, historic churches and buildings, active local businesses, and urban farms, with stops at Most Holy Trinity, North Corktown and several of its community gardens and farms, the West Riverfront, the site of Tiger Stadium, Michigan Central Station, the Southwest Detroit Greenway, and Roosevelt Park. Conversation along the way focuses on historic demographic shifts, urban renewal, and the mixed impacts of current development in the community. The ride is led by Wheelhouse owner Kelli Kavanaugh, who lived in Corktown for 19 years, authored Detroit’s Michigan Central Station, and previously worked with the Corktown Citizens District Council and the Greater Corktown Development Corp. Bring cash for a brief stop at a neighborhood spot for a drink. The cost is $45, or $55 with a bike rental, and participation is limited to six riders.

Ford Field hosts a head-to-head clash between the New York Jets and the Detroit Lions. Two teams with passionate followings meet in an energetic Detroit setting, with attention on how the Jets defense stacks up against the home team.

Grow your writing practice with Jimmy Doom at Passenger Recovery in a recurring workshop held on the last Sunday of each month. Notebooks are provided for every session. The focus is on turning vulnerability into fuel for the page, using fiction as a protective lens when needed while welcoming nonfiction that emerges naturally. Expect to be nudged out of your comfort zone and into steady writing, with projects that build momentum, guidance available along the way, and no penalties if life interrupts your progress. Finishing work brings meaningful rewards, most of them intangible and some tangible, and the atmosphere stays noncompetitive so you can measure yourself against your own goals. Rules are kept light, suggestions are practical, and the aim is simple... to help you write with more freedom, confidence, and joy. If you have personal objectives for your craft, share them and the session will work to support them.

Settle into a quiet meditation gathering that centers on remembering the stillness already within. Through seated practice, gentle awareness, and steady breathing, participants explore the meeting point of form and emptiness and rest in a quiet space before words or striving. The practice encourages arriving with each inhale and letting go with each exhale until presence feels seamless. This is not about becoming something new. It is a return to wholeness and the simple freedom of being. Held once a month, it offers a consistent rhythm for those who wish to let silence teach. Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. Donations are welcome but not required.

A family-friendly baseball outing features face painting, carousel and Ferris wheel rides, and plenty of great food. Each ticket sends $5 to the school, adding a meaningful boost to the fun. After the final out, kids can run the bases for a memorable finish to the day.

At Cullen Plaza, a welcoming drum and dance circle offers a hands-on experience for beginners and seasoned participants alike. Attendees may bring their own drums or other percussion, or use instruments supplied at the venue. Discover rhythms from around the world, meet others, and unwind as movement and music help release the day’s stress. Registration is available to indicate attendance.

AEG and Tied Down present Hive Mind, bringing Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry to an open-air stage in the Majestic Theatre’s parking lot, with Superheaven and Boundaries also on the bill. This all-ages event pairs a powerful co-headline lineup with an outdoor setting. Knocked Loose’s album You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To took shape over several years and distills 10 songs into 27 minutes, pushing their hardcore sound into faster, heavier, and more melodic territory. The record includes tracks such as Blinding Faith, Don’t Reach for Me, Suffocate featuring Poppy, Moss Covers All, Take Me Home, and the closer Sit and Mourn, with production by Drew Fulk. Their momentum has carried from underground rooms to major festival stages, and the new material explores themes of struggle, catharsis, and growth.

Cliff Bell’s hosts Fonville x Fribush, a new collaboration between acclaimed drummer Corey Fonville of Butcher Brown and organist Sam Fribush. Drawing on the energy of classic 90s hip hop linkups, they reshape the organ trio with a youthful, down to earth groove and tight interplay. The guitar seat rotates, with past appearances by Charlie Hunter, Alan Good Parker, and Morgan Burrs. Original tunes such as I Couldn’t Love You More and Blue Chips evoke Atlantic Coast moods rooted in North Carolina and Virginia. Fonville has emerged as a sought after drummer and producer across hip hop, jazz, and R&B, performing with Butcher Brown on NPR’s Tiny Desk, touring internationally, collaborating with ESPN, and producing for artists such as DJ Jazzy Jeff. Fribush brings a distinctive voice on a vintage 1957 C3 Hammond organ and a bandleader’s sensibility, with a shared goal of pushing the organ trio forward by widening its possibilities. The evening features two performances. Dinner service is available before the music begins, with seating offered ahead of the early set and a separate seating window for the later show. The project also arrives with new recordings, including the debut EP R&B Organ Trio featuring Charlie Hunter and the full length What Day Is It featuring Alan Good Parker, a vinyl only release through WarHen Records.

AEG presents Squeeze at Masonic Temple Detroit for Tried, Tested, and Trixies, joined by Adam Ant and Haircut 100. This is an all-ages show.

A live concert brings together Squeeze, Adam Ant, and Haircut 100 at Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit. Three artists on one stage, all in one place.