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Access: Detroit Events and Festivals November 2022
November 8, 2022 · Updated November 8, 2022·By BLAC Staff
It’s November, and you know what that means: it’s time to get out there and have some fun! In Metro Detroit, there are dozens of events happening this month. Whether you’re into art, live music, or spor
November 8, 2022 · Updated November 8, 2022
It’s November, and you know what that means: it’s time to get out there and have some fun!
In Metro Detroit, there are dozens of events happening this month. Whether you’re into art, live music, or sports—or all three—you’re sure to find something you’ll love.
Access from BLAC has you covered with a list of some of our favorite upcoming Detroit Events and Festivals for November 2022
November 11 – December 17
Downtown Detroit Markets and The Cadillac Lodge
Cadillac Square 662 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
Cadillac Square is the spot to shop this holiday season. Whether you’re window shopping or on a spree, you can find locally made, one-of-a-kind gifts from a collection of curated Detroit vendors
November 12
Northwest Activities Center 18100 Meyers Rd, Detroit MI
The Detroit Doll Show/Expo mission is to celebrate history, culture, self love and diversity with the promotion of dolls of color.
November 18
19th Annual Detroit Tree Lighting
Campus Martius
The Downtown Detroit Partnership and DTE Energy Foundation will officially kick off this year’s holiday season with the 19th annual Detroit Tree Lighting, held at the award-winning Campus Martius Park from 5 p.m. – midnight
Beacon Park 1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI
It’s an evening to remember. Beacon Park kicks off the holiday season with plenty of festive sights and sounds of the season, including an amazing Holiday Lighting Spectacular, Santa visits, a heated Winter Lodge, food trucks and bars
November 19
Carriage Rides in Downtown Detroit
Woodward Esplanade 600 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan
Experience the magic of Downtown Detroit from inside an enchanted horse-drawn carriage. Carriage rides take passengers on a journey through the bustling city.
Al Turner Live at The Charles H. Wright Museum
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 E. Warren Ave, Detroit MI
November 20
Je’Caryous Johnson Presents “New Jack City”
Music Hall Detroit 350 Madison St, Detroit MI
“NEW JACK CITY LIVE, transports audiences to metropolis-Harlem, NY where they bear witness to the journey of the infamous Nino Brown, a drug lord who, when caught in the crossfires of the dangerous drug game, must decide what’s most important: friendship, money, or total domination. Balancing betrayal between friends, lovers, and ultimately generational hardships, this riveting rendition of the time-honored movie will have everyone leaving the theatre wondering “Am I my brother’s keeper?”
Sound Board Theater 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit MI
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