The Metro: New exhibit at The Wright honors writer and activist James Baldwin
If James Baldwin were alive today, he would have been celebrating his 100th birthday. To honor his legacy, Detroit artist...
The Metro Events Guide: Outdoor festivals, comedy shows and cat videos
Welcome to August! We’ve got several outdoor festivals this weekend so you can take full advantage of the late summer...
The Metro Events Guide: Celebrating Detroit’s diverse musical communities
This week, the celebration of Detroit’s diverse musical communities continues, from jazz to rock to Afropop.Plus, celebrating some public radio...
The Metro: Concert of Colors festival wants ‘peace, love and understanding’
Summer in Detroit is the time and place where dancing in public is very welcomed when live music is involved....
The Metro Events Guide: International celebrations to check out in Detroit this week
This week, we’re celebrating arts and culture from around the world, starting with the African World Festival and leading up...
The Metro: Campaign aims to fight child hunger during summer break
During the K-12 academic year, many children are regularly fed by their school. For most families, it’s one less meal...
The Metro Events Guide: Arts, eats and entertainment for 4th of July Weekend in Detroit
Happy 4th of July! This week, we have unconventional art exhibitions, rule-bending entertainment and all the tacos you can eat...
The Metro Events Guide: Flowers, festivals and food to check out this weekend
This week, we’ve got flowery installations, unique food experiences and festivals for everything under the sun. Read on to learn...
The Metro Events Guide: Comedy, culture and light displays in Detroit this weekend
This week, we’re highlighting local talent, from comedians to musicians to tie-dye artists. Plus, a Juneteenth book fair and an Eid...
The Metro: WDET dads discuss what fatherhood means to them
We live in a time of shrinking families. Less people are having children, and for those who are having kids,...
The Metro: Wayne County Executive Warren Evans wants to end SMART bus opt-outs
Among the tri-county area in metro Detroit, Wayne County is the only one that allows its communities to opt out...
The Metro Events Guide: Where to celebrate Juneteenth in metro Detroit
This week, we’ve got several Juneteenth celebrations, featuring live music, interactive art, panel discussions and community. Plus, the start of summer...