Be part of a thoughtful community conversation about the future of The War Memorial’s museum experience. Each gathering includes light refreshments and a brief tour of the historic Alger House.
Celebrate the beauty of Mother’s Day with a relaxing, hands-on workshop where you’ll create your very own dried lavender wreath using fragrant lavender grown organically on a family-run farm in South Boardman
In the Wake of Life is an immersive theatrical experience combining performance, music, and interactive elements to explore dying, death, and grief. Both tender and unexpectedly humorous, it creates space for reflection, conversation, and shared understanding.
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!
Get ready for a night of fast hands, sharp minds, and friendly competition! At Puzzle Palooza, teams of 2, 4—or even the whole family—will race the clock and each other in a timed puzzle showdown for prizes and bragging rights inside the historic War Memorial mansion.
We are honoring the legacy of Marion Alger, whose generous gift of her family home, The Moorings, shaped what would later become The War Memorial.
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 Fleetwood Mac 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 Queen and The Beatles at The War Memorial under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Dubbed by The London Times as “…the immensely-accomplished American pianist,” David Syme has performed in major venues across Europe, Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Of his playing, the Prague Post said, “David Syme is a consummate pianist — bold and forceful, subtle and tender, summoning whatever the notes call for, but injecting his own affinity, interpretation and flexibility.”
The War Memorial welcomes Ruta Sepetys — internationally acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction published in over sixty countries and forty languages — as she launches her latest novel, A Fortune of Sand. Set against the crumbling grandeur of 1920s Detroit, it's a haunting story of glamour, grift, and the women who demand to be seen.
Join us for an evening of Southern-inspired flavors, craft brews, and lakeside charm at this summertime social at The War Memorial!
We’ll kick off our 2026 season on July 15th with 15-piece dance band, the Rhythm Society Orchestra, performing a WWII/1940’s-esque set list in Army Air Force uniforms worn by the Glenn Miller band.
Bring the whole family for a movie about the enduring power of childhood friendship against the backdrop of America’s favorite pastime. Join Smalls, Squints, Ham, Yeah-Yeah, and Benny for an fun outdoor movie night.
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.
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?
