May 26, 2023 - Things to Do

How to spend Memorial Day weekend in Detroit

Samuel Robinson

Illustration: Natalie Peeples/Axios

Downtown is going to be packed this weekend, so much so that Tigers fans driving downtown for the three-game series against the White Sox will need to plan accordingly.

Here's what's happening:

💃 Movement Music Festival: The city's largest annual music festival brings house, techno and hip-hop performances to the riverfront. The three-day event at Hart Plaza features performances from Kash Doll, Moodymann, Three 6 Mafia, Skrillex and more.

Tickets start at $138. Not going? These afterparties will go late into the night.

🎨 Healing art potluck: Muralist Konstance Patton hosts a holistic healing art event all weekend at Talking Dolls Studio on the east side, featuring live art, music performances, local vendors and well-being workshops.

745 E. Davison St. Friday and Saturday, 10am-10pm, and Sunday, 10am-5pm.

🖌️ Art Music Festival: North End's annual celebration of art and culture at Black Bottom Park on Hastings Street brings local DJs and food vendors.

2pm-2am Saturday and Sunday.

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