Arts & Culture Events
Connecting Our Community Through Culture
Find one of our Arts & Culture events to pique your curiosity, revive your soul, or enrich your mind.
Our second SummerFest concert features the music of Paul Simon, one of America’s greatest and most celebrated songwriters.
Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad and Bowser reunite in this super sequel! It takes a lot of power to save the Galaxy!
Join the Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra for an outdoor summer concert on the waterfront! The War Memorial back lawn will be the picturesque venue for this special performance. Folding chairs will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own outdoor summer chairs or picnic blankets.
Join us at The War Memorial’s Silent Book Club! Bring your current read—no assigned books, no pressure. Settle in, find a cozy spot, and enjoy an hour of peaceful, uninterrupted reading. We’ll kick off with a quick chat to get comfortable, then dive into our books.
Perfect for introverts, book lovers, and anyone looking to unwind.
All are welcome!
For our final concert of the series, we celebrate the blues, a genre that holds the distinction of being perhaps America’s greatest cultural gift to the world, serving as the foundation of Jazz, R&B and Rock’n’roll music. Who better to showcase this uniquely American sound than Detroit’s own Queen of the Blues?
Join us at the historic War Memorial the evening of Friday, April 17th for a brand new cocktail class featuring “America’s Native Spirit”- bourbon.
Experience Detroit’s music scene in a whole new way with Night Cap—an intimate concert series inspired by the spirit of Tiny Desk.
The bald eagle is one of America's most recognizable symbols—but not long ago, it nearly disappeared from Michigan's skies. Join us for a fascinating evening exploring one of our state's greatest conservation success stories.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Detroit. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and The Beatles at The War Memorial under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Detroit. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Linkin Park at The War Memorial under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Celebrate the beauty of the harvest season with a relaxing, hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own dried floral wreath using materials grown and gathered at their seasonal peak.
Spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon with us browsing unique vintage, antique and makers booths.
This veteran creative writing and wellness program is designed to promote healing, resilience, and connection among veterans in southeastern Michigan.
Connect with local clubs, nonprofits, and civic organizations at this inspiring evening designed to help people find meaningful ways to get involved in the community. The event features a keynote conversation with renowned author and community-building expert Priya Parker, moderated by Detroit radio personality Ann Delisi. Find your passion. Find your people. Find your purpose.