# African American Events | List Of All Upcoming African American Events In Detroit

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming african american events in Detroit, find information & tickets for upcoming african american events happening in Detroit.
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Explore all upcoming african american events in Detroit, find information & tickets for upcoming african american events happening in Detroit.

## Events in Detroit

- **Event Name**: African World Festival (Detroit, MI)
  - **Description**: Each year, The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History celebrates the African World Festival®, a powerful three-day celebration of culture, history, and community, honoring the LEGACY of the African Diaspora.

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  - **Date**: Fri Jul 10 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Jul 12 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/african-world-festival-detroit-mi/200029891764833
  - **Venue**: Hart Plaza
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Business, Workshops
- **Event Name**: International Jazz Day Apr. 30: A Great Day in Detroit Jazz Photograph
  - **Description**: A Great Day in Metro Detroit Jazz Photograph
with a Special Performance: Out of the Mouth of Babes – A Tribute to the Rising Stars of JazzAbout this Event**Calling All Musicians & Vocalists:A Great D
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon Apr 20 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/international-jazz-day-apr-30-a-great-day-in-detroit-jazz-photograph/100001978955426954
  - **Venue**: Aretha's Jazz Cafe
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  - **Price**: USD 29
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, performances
- **Event Name**: Reimagine: A Poetry Workshop with InsideOut Literary Arts
  - **Description**: Join InsideOut for an immersive poetry workshop inspired by the works in the Reimagine African American Art exhibit at the DIA.About this EventReimagine: A Poetry Workshop with InsideOut
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/reimagine-a-poetry-workshop-with-insideout-literary-arts/100001985727874527
  - **Venue**: Detroit Institute of Arts
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Happy Sunday Presents: Spring, A Love Letter
  - **Description**: A love letter to spring told through thoughtfully curated courses, rich culture, and an intimate dining experience.About this EventSpring, A Love Letter 💌We’re writing a love letter to spring… and this
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 10:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/happy-sunday-presents-spring-a-love-letter/100001986072298709
  - **Venue**: 2929 E Grand Blvd
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  - **Price**: USD 130
  - **Categories**: workshops, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Kids Fashion Design Lab: Ages 8-10 (4 dates April 7, 14, 21, 28)
  - **Description**: Slow Stitch's Fashion Design Lab is a small group 4 wk series class for ages 8–10 to learn sewing & to express themselves through fashion.About this EventSlow Stitch Detroit Youth Fashion Design
  - **Date**: Tue Apr 07 2026 at 04:00 pm – Tue Apr 07 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/kids-fashion-design-lab-ages-8-10-4-dates-april-7-14-21-28/100001985848019885
  - **Venue**: Slow Stitch
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  - **Price**: USD 103
  - **Categories**: Workshops, Art, Kids, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Author Talk: Dr. April C. E. Langley on Black Women Poets
  - **Description**: A timely invocation of early Black Christian women writers and their legacy of activism.About this EventThe Author Series Committee at DPL welcomes Dr. April C. E. Langley, author of Repoliticizing the
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 03:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/author-talk-dr-april-c-e-langley-on-black-women-poets/100001984404277613
  - **Venue**: Main | Detroit Public Library
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Kids Fashion Design Lab: Ages 11-14(4 dates April 9,16,23,30)
  - **Description**: Slow Stitch's Fashion Design Lab is a small group 4 wk series class for ages 8–10 to learn sewing & to express themselves through fashion.About this EventSlow Stitch Detroit Youth Fashion Design
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 at 04:15 pm – Thu Apr 09 2026 at 05:45 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/kids-fashion-design-lab-ages-11-144-dates-april-9162330/100001985868042774
  - **Venue**: Slow Stitch
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  - **Price**: USD 103
  - **Categories**: Workshops, Art, Kids, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Author Talk: Jack Marchbanks: Art and Activism
  - **Description**: Jazz Historian and author Jack Marchbanks discusses his new book: "Art and Activism: Jazz Artists and Writers in the Civil Rights Vanguard".About this EventExplore how jazz legends and literary icons unite
  - **Date**: Wed Apr 29 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed Apr 29 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/author-talk-jack-marchbanks-art-and-activism/100001984673381510
  - **Venue**: Main | Detroit Public Library
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Music
- **Event Name**: Racializing the Ummah Author Event
  - **Description**: Join us to celebrate Racializing the Ummah with Rhea Rahman  in a panel discussion on April 6th! Don't miss Rhea in Detroit.About this EventJoin us to celebrate Racializing the Ummah at Source Booksellers on Monday April
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 06 2026 at 05:00 pm – Mon Apr 06 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/racializing-the-ummah-author-event/100001985086953515
  - **Venue**: Source Booksellers
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 32
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Sports, Contests, Nonprofit, Business
- **Event Name**: Celebrate National Poetry Month
  - **Description**: We will have a Poetry CafeAbout this EventWe will pay homage to Poet Robert Heyden who grew up in Detroit's Historic Black Bottom Neighborhood and went on to become the Poet Laureate of the United States.He was the first
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 23 2026 at 03:00 pm – Thu Apr 23 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/celebrate-national-poetry-month/100001983187002711
  - **Venue**: Lincoln | Detroit Public Library
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic
- **Event Name**: Lincoln Branch  Celebrates Autism Awareness Month!
  - **Description**: Brenda Braceful will share  her marvelous journey as an Autism mom.About this EventBrenda Bogerty
  - **Date**: Wed Apr 29 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed Apr 29 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/lincoln-branch-celebrates-autism-awareness-month/100001983185081966
  - **Venue**: Lincoln | Detroit Public Library
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  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: THE CHARLES W. PECKE SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON
  - **Description**: Join us in person to celebrate and support bright minds at the Charles W. Pecke Scholarship Luncheon!About this EventTHE CHARLES W. PECKE SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEONThe Charles W. Pecke Scholarship Luncheon honors t
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Jun 27 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/the-charles-w-pecke-scholarship-luncheon/100001985689645182
  - **Venue**: St John's C.M.E. Church
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  - **Price**: USD 87

## Trending Events in Detroit

- **Event Name**: Sonido Gallo Negro
  - **Description**: Sonido Gallo Negro Tour 2026Let the music transport you to new heights as you dance the night away in the heart of Detroit. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the sounds of Mexico City, inspired by the roots of
  - **Venue**: Candela Detroit
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- **Event Name**: Holi Khele Michigan Vol:3
  - **Description**: INNI ENTERTAINMENTSPresentsHOLI KHELE MICHIGAN Vol:3ONSaturday, April 11th, 2026at17336 Lahser Rd, Detroit, MIHuge Outdoor and Indoor Spaces to play and party.This is at one of the best venues in
  - **Venue**: 17336 Lahser Road, Detroit, MI, USA
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- **Event Name**: Magnified Beauty Expo
  - **Description**: Are you ready to step into a world of beauty empowerment and community like never before? Join us at the Magnified Beauty Expo hosted by Magnified Co. on April 11 2026 in the vibrant city of Detroit.🌟 Event Details:📅 Date: Ap
  - **Venue**: 3606 E Forest Ave
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- **Event Name**: R.E.S.E.T.  Release Enlighten Strengthen Expect Transform
  - **Description**: R.E.S.E.T. is your in-person chance to let go, grow wiser, boost your power, and totally transform your vibe!About this EventR.E.S.E.T. – Join Us to Release, Enlighten, Strengthen, Expect, Transform!Get ready
  - **Venue**: 20035 Plymouth Rd
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- **Event Name**: Rick Garofolo - Increased Profits by Maximizing Coding
  - **Description**: Learn how to boost your earnings by mastering coding techniques at our event!Welcome to our event: Increased Profits by Maximizing Coding with Rick Garofolo!Join us on Fri, Oct 16, 2025 at 
  - **Venue**: Detroit
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69694a3c72450.jpg
- **Event Name**: Detroit Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: Belle Isle Beach - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Project Management ( PMP ) Exam Prep Classroom Training in Detroit, MI
  - **Description**: Centuera, a highly regarded and globally recognized professional training institute, is honored to invite you to join the ranks of the hundreds of thousands of certified professionals who have been trained by Centuera. The Project Management Profession
  - **Venue**: Regus - Detroit - RenCen
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- **Event Name**: Bruno Mars with Leon Thomas and DJ Pee .Wee
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Ford Field
🏠 Address: 2000 Brush Street, Detroit, MI 48226
🌆 City: Detroit
📍 Location: 42.34, -83.0456🌟 Be part of history at Bruno Mars with Leon Thomas and DJ Pee .Wee, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagi
  - **Venue**: Ford Field
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- **Event Name**: Katt Williams – Detroit
  - **Description**: Detroit, get ready for an unforgettable night of high-voltage comedy as Katt Williams hits the stage at Little Caesars Arena! Known for his unmatched charisma, cutting social insight, and explosive delivery, Katt turns every show into an experience — equa
  - **Venue**: Katt Williams – Detroit, MI – Apr 4, 2026
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Detroit?
  - **A:** African World Festival (Detroit, MI) (Fri Jul 10 2026 at 12:00 pm at Hart Plaza), International Jazz Day Apr. 30: A Great Day in Detroit Jazz Photograph (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at Aretha's Jazz Cafe), Reimagine: A Poetry Workshop with InsideOut Literary Arts (Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm at Detroit Institute of Arts), Happy Sunday Presents: Spring, A Love Letter (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 04:00 pm at 2929 E Grand Blvd), Kids Fashion Design Lab: Ages 8-10 (4 dates April 7, 14, 21, 28) (Tue Apr 07 2026 at 04:00 pm at Slow Stitch).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Detroit?
  - **A:** Reimagine: A Poetry Workshop with InsideOut Literary Arts (Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm at Detroit Institute of Arts), Author Talk: Dr. April C. E. Langley on Black Women Poets (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at Main | Detroit Public Library), Author Talk: Jack Marchbanks: Art and Activism (Wed Apr 29 2026 at 06:00 pm at Main | Detroit Public Library), Celebrate National Poetry Month (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 03:00 pm at Lincoln | Detroit Public Library), Lincoln Branch  Celebrates Autism Awareness Month! (Wed Apr 29 2026 at 05:00 pm at Lincoln | Detroit Public Library).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Detroit in April 2026?
  - **A:** International Jazz Day Apr. 30: A Great Day in Detroit Jazz Photograph (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at Aretha's Jazz Cafe), Happy Sunday Presents: Spring, A Love Letter (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 04:00 pm at 2929 E Grand Blvd), Kids Fashion Design Lab: Ages 8-10 (4 dates April 7, 14, 21, 28) (Tue Apr 07 2026 at 04:00 pm at Slow Stitch), Author Talk: Dr. April C. E. Langley on Black Women Poets (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at Main | Detroit Public Library), Kids Fashion Design Lab: Ages 11-14(4 dates April 9,16,23,30) (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 04:15 pm at Slow Stitch).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Detroit?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Detroit on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Detroit?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Detroit?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Detroit include Hart Plaza, Aretha's Jazz Cafe, Detroit Institute of Arts.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Detroit?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Detroit range from USD 29 to USD 130. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Detroit?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Detroit include Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit Renaissance, InsideOut Literary Arts.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Detroit?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Detroit.

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