Detroit’s Social Justice & Creative Events

Discover the powerful events driving positive change in Detroit's social justice and creative communities. From art shows to community actions, LoveList brings these impactful gatherings into focus.

View the list of upcoming events below or submit your own to be featured!

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The LOVE List seeks to aggregate events connected to social justice and creative community in the Detroit. Submit your event to be featured below!

All submissions sent after the deadline will appear in the following week’s listing. *DEADLINE TO SUBMIT TO THE WEEKLY LOVE LIST IS EVERY TUESDAY AT 11:59PM*

Poetry...Palestine...and Peace
May
2
to May 6

Poetry...Palestine...and Peace

  • Source Book Sellers, Boggs Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for Poetry...Palestine...and Peace, a weekend of powerful poetry and solidarity with longtime activist and poet Kathy Engel, taking place May 2–4, 2025. The series begins Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Source Book Sellers, 4240 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201, with additional gatherings Saturday at Huntington Woods Library and a Sunday brunch at the Boggs Center. See flyer for full details. RSVP (optional): richardfeldman60@gmail.com or 248-225-8037.

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Reel to Roll: Detroit’s Legacy” Movie Nite & Fireside Chat
May
16

Reel to Roll: Detroit’s Legacy” Movie Nite & Fireside Chat

Join us for “Reel to Roll: Detroit’s Legacy” Movie Nite & Fireside Chat on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at Norwest Gallery of Art, 19556 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48223.

Enjoy a special screening of 8 Wheels and Some Soul Brother Music directed by Tyrone D. Dixon, followed by a fireside chat hosted by Keith Walker and Sarovyn/Roller Skate.

It’s a night of culture, conversation, and community you won’t want to miss.

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City Skate & Shop
May
17

City Skate & Shop

Join us for City Skate & Shop on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at Norwest Gallery of Art, 19556 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48223.

Celebrate culture, movement, and community at City Skate + Shop, a 2-hour outdoor skate experience through the Grand River creative corridor. Lace up your skates and roll with us through art, rhythm, and connection!

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Detroit Disability Power Member Meeting
May
17

Detroit Disability Power Member Meeting

Join us for the Detroit Disability Power Member Meeting on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM — everyone is welcome, whether you're a current member or just curious! This is a space to celebrate our achievements, reflect on our journey, and collectively envision our accessible path forward.

More than just a meeting, this gathering is an opportunity to strengthen our community bonds and amplify our shared commitment to disability justice and full inclusion in Detroit!

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This Heavenly Body Closing Reception
May
26

This Heavenly Body Closing Reception

Join us for This Heavenly Body – Closing Reception on Monday, May 26, 2025, from 12:00 to 5:00 PM at Norwest Gallery of Art, 19556 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48223.

Celebrate the closing reception of This Heavenly Body, featuring powerful photography and installation work by award-winning Chicago-based imagist Seed Lynn. Don’t miss this final chance to experience the vision and storytelling of this remarkable artist.

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LOVE@Nite: The CONTAINER Takeover
May
29

LOVE@Nite: The CONTAINER Takeover

Join us for 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 Below)

  • 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

Come celebrate what’s growing right here at home. We can’t wait to see you there.

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Art in the Trees Art Sale
Apr
27

Art in the Trees Art Sale

Celebrate creativity and community at Art in the Trees Art Sale on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 12:00 to 4:00 PM at the Palmer Park Community House, 1121 Merrill Plaisance, Detroit, MI 48203—featuring local art for sale to benefit Mint Artists Guild, a free Earth Day cleanup with People for Palmer Park, and fun arts and crafts for all ages. Details: mintartistsguild.org

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Empowering Parents in Computer Science: An Invitation Join to the CSforDetroit Parent Network
Apr
26

Empowering Parents in Computer Science: An Invitation Join to the CSforDetroit Parent Network

  • University of Detroit Mercy Student Union Ballroom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Calling All Parents of Detroit students (Grades K-12)!! You are invited to a special gathering exploring the value of computer science education, the implications of new statewide legislation for CS in high schools, and Summer Learning opportunities available through a host of programs provided by Out-of-School Time organizations serving our community.

This is a free event with lunch provided

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Eminent Vibrations - Live Band
Apr
25

Eminent Vibrations - Live Band

Join us for Eminent Vibrations – Live Band on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 7:00 to 10:00 PM at Casablanca Dry, 6366 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207 — tickets are only $10 on Eventnoire!

Be amazed by the dynamic sounds of Eminent Vibrations, a Detroit-based band that has played all around the city, capturing the hearts and minds of music lovers. Come dance, sing, and enjoy the live music experience at Casablanca Dry.

Follow: @casablancadry on Instagram and Facebook

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LOVE @ Nite
Apr
24

LOVE @ Nite

Join us for 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.

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Money Moves for Entrepreneurs: A Financial Literacy Lunch & Learn
Apr
24

Money Moves for Entrepreneurs: A Financial Literacy Lunch & Learn

Join us for Money Moves for Entrepreneurs: A Financial Literacy Lunch & Learn on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at Bamboo Detroit, 1420 Washington Blvd, Ste 301, Detroit, MI 48226—an empowering session hosted by GiftBiz, focused on budgeting, funding, and financial strategies to help you grow and manage your business with confidence. Register: Eventbrite

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Ride With Purpose
Apr
23

Ride With Purpose

: Ride With Purpose is a community activism-oriented bike ride, intended to connect neighbors throughout Detroit by holding regular volunteer efforts, and by raising awareness for cyclists and pedestrians in our beloved (motor) city. Our next ride is Wednesday, April 23rd, from 6 to 8pm. We’re partnering with Detroit Jericho to celebrate Mumia Abu-Jamal’s bday a day early by creating a special gift for him. Mumia is a political prisoner, journalist, author, and activist who’s been fighting for human rights and Black liberation since the 70s. Last year, we took pictures around the city and sent him a photobook. We’re doing that again this year, starting at Mama Akua Community House, and riding a 10-mile loop to the river and back.

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#WeAreFashionRevolution Designer Pop-Up
Apr
22
to Apr 27

#WeAreFashionRevolution Designer Pop-Up

Join us for the #WeAreFashionRevolution Designer Pop-Up curated by eugenie on Saturday and Sunday, from 12:00 to 5:00 PM at PLAYGROUND DETROIT, 2845 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207.

Happening during #FashionRevolutionWeek, this pop-up market highlights Detroit’s sustainable fashion scene with a curated selection of local designers by eugenie. Come explore conscious fashion, creativity, and community all under one roof.

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Earth Week 2025
Apr
22

Earth Week 2025

Earth Week 2025 at Veterans Park: volunteer planting, clothing swap, community bike ride, box fort building, beautiful trash activity, soilSHOP, and pollinators & native plants activity.

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FEMALE GAZE: Group Exhibition Opening Reception
Apr
19

FEMALE GAZE: Group Exhibition Opening Reception

Celebrate Women's History Month with the Opening Reception of “Female Gaze,” a Group Exhibition organized by curator and gallerist, Paulina Petkoski, highlighting fresh and authentic portrayals of women through their own lenses, reclaiming the power of representation from the traditional “male gaze.”

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Day Retreat
Apr
19

Day Retreat

An all inclusive day retreat in Detroit designed to help you rest, recharge, and elevate your self-care, with up to full needs-based scholarships available.

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Whose Mic Is It Anyway
Apr
18

Whose Mic Is It Anyway

Join us for Whose Mic Is It Anyway on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 7:00 to 11:00 PM at Rosa Detroit, 19180 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223—a high-energy open mic night where singers, poets, rappers, and musicians take the stage to share their voice and vibe. Let’s have a good time! Tickets and info: Eventbrite.

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Vernal
Apr
17

Vernal

In this season of emergence, the Vernal exhibition offers a call to imagine a future where we learn to thrive in symbiosis with the natural world featuring new and recent work by Shaina Kasztelan, Evan Mazellan, Sara Nickleson, Suzy Poling, Tony Printz, Jane Sasso, Paula Schubatis, Rachel Elise Thomas, Melissa Webb, Jessica Wildman Katz, Renee Willoughby and curated by Samara Furlong.

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"People Over Profits" Poster Workshop
Apr
16

"People Over Profits" Poster Workshop

Detroit Action is hosting a poster workshop on April 16th to empower community storytelling that challenges corporate greed and we'll provide political education, artistic guidance, and basic materials for you to join.

The theme is “Corporate Greed is Terrorism” and we want EVERYBODY, not just artists, to participate.

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"Commuted" Film Screening: Incarceration, Liberation, Reconciliation
Apr
1

"Commuted" Film Screening: Incarceration, Liberation, Reconciliation

  • Wayne State Law School - Partrich Auditorium (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join the Damon J. Keith Center for a viewing of the film, Commuted. At the age of 26, Danielle Metz was sentenced to 3 life terms in prison for a drug conviction tied to her husband. After serving 23 years, she was granted clemency. Clemency offered her a rare chance to regain the life and family that she’d been dreaming about in prison. The film, Commuted, traces Danielle’s journey to find purpose and love, and to confront the wounds of incarceration that linger after release from prison.

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