Detroit's Cultural Calendar Heats Up This Holiday Season
As the holiday season kicks into high gear, Detroit is abuzz with festive events and activities that showcase its vibrant cultural scene. From hockey history to Native American art, there's something for everyone in this Motor City.
First up, the Red Wings are celebrating their 100th season of hockey at the Detroit Historical Museum, where a special multi-media exhibition has been set up to commemorate the milestone. The exhibit features rare artifacts, legendary players' uniforms, and iconic moments from the team's history – including its rival teams, the Detroit Falcons and Detroit Cougars.
Meanwhile, across town, the Detroit Institute of Arts is hosting a lecture on Indigenous art by Kathleen Wall, an Anishinaabe artist from New Mexico who blends traditional pottery traditions with contemporary forms. The event is part of the institute's Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation exhibition, which marks the museum's first major Native American show in 30 years.
Downtown Detroit will sparkle once again as its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony returns for another magical evening of music, magic, and holiday cheer. This year's festivities feature performances by multi-platinum country artist BRELAND, pop singer Natalie Jane, Olympic-level ice skaters Polina Edmunds and Emmanuel Savary, and local skating talents.
The Schvitz Health Club is also getting into the holiday spirit with a special screening of George Harrison's iconic Concert for Bangladesh film, followed by a live performance featuring Detroit musicians performing songs from Harrison's legendary catalog. Proceeds benefit Thrive, supporting meal programs for schoolchildren in Bangladesh and the Philippines.
Insane Clown Posse fans won't want to miss Juggalo Championship Wrestling's LUNACY series at Harpos, where wrestling meets charity work. This event features a stellar lineup and – as an added bonus – distributes Thanksgiving turkeys on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.
For those looking for something more family-friendly, the Rink at Campus Martius Park is opening its doors to welcome skaters of all ages this Saturday, offering over a million twinkling lights to get everyone in the holiday mood.
As the holiday season kicks into high gear, Detroit is abuzz with festive events and activities that showcase its vibrant cultural scene. From hockey history to Native American art, there's something for everyone in this Motor City.
First up, the Red Wings are celebrating their 100th season of hockey at the Detroit Historical Museum, where a special multi-media exhibition has been set up to commemorate the milestone. The exhibit features rare artifacts, legendary players' uniforms, and iconic moments from the team's history – including its rival teams, the Detroit Falcons and Detroit Cougars.
Meanwhile, across town, the Detroit Institute of Arts is hosting a lecture on Indigenous art by Kathleen Wall, an Anishinaabe artist from New Mexico who blends traditional pottery traditions with contemporary forms. The event is part of the institute's Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation exhibition, which marks the museum's first major Native American show in 30 years.
Downtown Detroit will sparkle once again as its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony returns for another magical evening of music, magic, and holiday cheer. This year's festivities feature performances by multi-platinum country artist BRELAND, pop singer Natalie Jane, Olympic-level ice skaters Polina Edmunds and Emmanuel Savary, and local skating talents.
The Schvitz Health Club is also getting into the holiday spirit with a special screening of George Harrison's iconic Concert for Bangladesh film, followed by a live performance featuring Detroit musicians performing songs from Harrison's legendary catalog. Proceeds benefit Thrive, supporting meal programs for schoolchildren in Bangladesh and the Philippines.
Insane Clown Posse fans won't want to miss Juggalo Championship Wrestling's LUNACY series at Harpos, where wrestling meets charity work. This event features a stellar lineup and – as an added bonus – distributes Thanksgiving turkeys on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.
For those looking for something more family-friendly, the Rink at Campus Martius Park is opening its doors to welcome skaters of all ages this Saturday, offering over a million twinkling lights to get everyone in the holiday mood.
! I mean, hockey history, Native American art, and even a Christmas tree lighting ceremony with Breland and Natalie Jane? Sounds like a festive party to me! 
And don't forget about the George Harrison concert at Schvitz – who knew they'd be playing Concert for Bangladesh before it even came out?! 
That's like me trying to predict sports games on Super Bowl Sunday... NOT.
Anyway, can't wait to hit up the Rink at Campus Martius Park and ice skate under a million twinkling lights 
– sounds like a magical holiday experience! 
the hockey history exhibit at the historical museum sounds so cool i wish i could see it live! and juggling with icp fans seems like a blast 
but also donating turkey's is such a great idea 
meanwhile, the arts events are giving me all the culture vibes 
kathleen wall's lecture on indigenous art is def something i need 2 learn more about 
and the christmas tree lighting ceremony sounds magical 
and indigenous art is always super inspiring kathleen wall's lecture at the detroit institute of arts sounds amazing too 
i'm all about supporting local artists and learning more about native american traditions during christmas 
️ and breland, natalie jane, polina edmunds, emmanuel savary... who else is gonna perform downtown detroit? this whole event is shaping up to be epic 
️ I'm so down for this 
Detroit's got such awesome events this holiday season! The Red Wings 100th anniversary exhibit is giving me nostalgia vibes 
? I'm also excited about the George Harrison concert screening, it's gonna be a blast from the past 
! Plus, the Rink at Campus Martius Park is going to look AMAZING with all those twinkling lights 
. Schvitz Health Club's George Harrison concert is gonna be lit too! 