One Detroit Weekend: April 19, 2024

Apr 19, 2024

Earth Day is coming up this weekend and there are a few ways to celebrate, including the Earth Day Fest at the Ypsilanti Farmers Market or an Earth Day Celebration at The War Memorial. There’s also a new exhibit on the history of Detroit’s Jewish community at the Detroit Historical Museum.

Plus, you can attend Wayne State University’s 95th Annual Spring Dance Concert, a performance of Odyssey by the Detroit Opera Youth Chorus and more. See what else is coming up around town on “One Detroit Weekend” with contributor Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ.

Upcoming Events:

Wayne State University hosts its 95th Annual Spring Dance Concert at the Hilberry Gateway with performances April 19-21 featuring students from the Dance at Wayne State program.
The Detroit Historical Museum opens “In the Neighborhood: Everyday Life on Hastings Street,” a new exhibit about the history of Detroit’s Jewish on display April 20 – July 14.
The Detroit Opera Youth Chorus presents a production of “Odyssey” on Saturday, April 20 at the Detroit Opera House.
The Ypsilanti Farmers Market celebrates Earth Day this Saturday, April 20 with a free Earth Day Fest featuring fun activities, educational workshops and ways to protect the environment.
The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms hosts an Earth Day Celebration with musical guests Joe Reilly and Friends on Saturday, April 20.
The Stylistics and The Spinners will perform on the main stage at The Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, April 20.
The Planet Ant Theatre in Hamtramck hosts comedian Ben Miller for his comedy show “Stand Up Science Presents: Volcano” on Monday, April 22.
Broadway in Detroit brings the acclaimed musical “Mamma Mia” to the Fisher Theatre April 24-28.

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