This Week's Detroit Area Events

Detroit MI

09 August, 2021

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DETROIT, MI — Curious about what to do in the Detroit area? Check out what's new on your Detroit Patch community calendar. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. If you're wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in the Detroit area: Volleyball Tryouts (11th & 12th Grades) (Events) When: Monday, August 9th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Thurston High School What: Event listing from Thurston High School: Monday, August 9 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Learn More Volleyball Tryouts (9th & 10th Grades) (Events) When: Monday, August 9th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Thurston High School What: Event listing from Thurston High School: Monday and August 9 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Learn More Praise in Motion - St. Stephen AME Church When: Monday, August 9th at 5:30 p.m. Where: St. Stephen AME Church What: Event listing from St. Stephen AME Church: Monday and August 9 at 5:30 PM Learn More Regular School Board Meeting - Redford Union Schools When: Monday, August 9th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Redford Union Schools What: Event listing from Redford Union Schools: Monday, August 9 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMThis meeting will be held In-Person only. Learn More DLAR Species Training - Mice - Wayne State University - Events When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Tuesday, August 10 at 5:00 AMThis training is provided to individuals as part of the regulatory compliance training. This session includes information on the training process with an introduction to working with mice in resea... Learn More Transfer Tuesdays: Pre-Transfer Advising at ATEC Extension Center When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Tuesday, August 10 from 5:00 AM to 11:00 AMThe Transfer Student Success Center at Wayne State University is providing in-person pre-transfer advising at the Advanced Technology Education Center (ATEC) to help ensure a smooth ... Learn More MS DSBA Fall 2021 Orientation - Wayne State University - Events When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Tuesday, August 10 from 5:00 AM to 6:00 AMCongratulations, admitted students! We are looking forward to you joining the Wayne State University community! Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 10, 2021 from 9:00 am - ... Learn More Having Candid Conversations - Wayne State University - Events When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AMOED and HR share how to apply concepts about influential and flexible leadership,and use a conversation framework to plan and practice for a conversation aboutreturn to campus. Prepar... Learn More Pre-Dental Check Up - Wayne State University - Events When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AMPre-dental check ups are intended to give students an overview of the academic and professional requirements for dental school. An overview of the timeline and requirements of the app... Learn More Q&A Session: BSN Second Career/Degree Program When: Tuesday, August 10th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Tuesday, August 10 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMIn-person information meetings have been suspended.  We have pre-recorded our information sessions and will be hosting a Q&A for any questions you may have after viewing the video... Learn More MetroArts Detroit - Wayne State University - Events When: Tuesday, August 10th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Tuesday, August 10 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMMetroArts Detroit includes nine shows produced with Wayne State student crew members at the 5057 Midtown studio, a cooperative venture among Wayne State University's College of Fine, ... Learn More Alumni Webinar Series: 'Every Conversation Counts: Human Connection' When: Tuesday, August 10th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Tuesday, August 10 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMWayne State Alumni Association is offering exclusive access to a range of online webinars. Join us for the next webinar, 'Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits of Human Connection'.... Learn More Building psychological fortitude as a form of resistance and activism When: Tuesday, August 10th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Tuesday, August 10 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMThis session will offer a guide for assessing, building and maintaining Psychological Fortitude with special attention given to Black mental health. Attendees will be encouraged to at... Learn More Party Line: Older adult social group When: Tuesday, August 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Tuesday, August 10 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMA virtual social group for anyone feeling isolated. Hosted by the Healthier Black Elders Center at Wayne State University. There will be icebreakers, games, poems, videos, and genera... Learn More IRB eProtocol Virtual Office Hours - Wayne State University - Events When: Tuesday, August 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Tuesday, August 10 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMInstitutional Review Board (IRB) eProtocol Virtual Office Hours via Zoom Need IRB eProtocol assistance? Key Personnel & Authorized Signatory questions?How to respond to IRB revis... Learn More Read, Rhyme & Play on Zoom - Grosse Pointe Public Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Grosse Pointe Public Library What: Event listing from Grosse Pointe Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMJoin us for this interactive story time for children under 5 and their adults!  There will be reading, rhyming, singing and more to help your little one learn, grow and have fun!    If... Learn More Food Distribution - Matrix Human Services - Youth Services When: Tuesday, August 10th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Matrix Human Services - Youth Services What: Event listing from Matrix Human Services - Youth Services: Tuesday, August 10 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMEvery other Tuesday, our food giveaway at The Matrix Center freely distributes food to our community in an effort to address a basic need – food security. If you or someone you... Learn More SAC Summer Series - Greenfield Union Elementary-Middle School When: Tuesday, August 10th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Greenfield Union Elementary-Middle School What: Event listing from Greenfield Union Elementary-Middle School: Tuesday, August 10 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PMSAC Summer Series Meetings:Mark your calendars.July 20th , 27thAugust 10th, 17th, 24thSeptember 7th, 17th, 28th. All meeting will be held at the Greenfield Union Campus Main... Learn More Imaginatron and Cookie Tongue Concert When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Spread Art @Detroit Contemporary What: Event listing from Spread Art @Detroit Contemporary: Tuesday, August 10 at 7:00 PM through Wednesday, August 11 at 12:00 AM Learn More Spirit & Truth - St. Stephen AME Church When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:30 p.m. Where: St. Stephen AME Church What: Event listing from St. Stephen AME Church: Tuesday, August 10 at 7:30 PM Learn More Trivia Night and Drawing - Caroline Kennedy Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Caroline Kennedy Library What: Event listing from Caroline Kennedy Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PMTo close the Summer Reading Program, Greg Turner will be giving out trivia questions where participants will be able to win Barnes and Noble gift certificates. Also, this will be the night ... Learn More DLAR Hazard Training - Wayne State University - Events When: Wednesday, August 11th at 5:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Wednesday, August 11 from 5:00 AM to 6:00 AMThis training is provided to individuals as part of the regulatory compliance training. In this session, the DLAR Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for working within a vivarium c... Learn More Get yourself tested! - Wayne State University - Events When: Wednesday, August 11th at 5:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Wednesday, August 11 from 5:00 AM to 12:15 PMDid you know that nearly HALF of ALL STI's reported in the US are from people aged 15-24? Did you also know that you could have an STI and not feel any different, but you can still... Learn More Compost and recycling waste station pop-up When: Wednesday, August 11th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Wednesday, August 11 from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AMWayne State University's Office of Campus Sustainability will be operating a compost and recycling waste station pop-up every Wednesday, 11am-1pm from June 16th to August 25th. We w... Learn More Coffee and credits with the Transfer Student Success Center When: Wednesday, August 11th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Wednesday, August 11 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMWayne State University is hosting opportunities for you to find out more about us and why we should be your transfer destination. Come join us!Coffee and Credits on Zoom with the Tr... Learn More Warrior M.D. Chat: Curriculum and Research When: Wednesday, August 11th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Wednesday, August 11 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMWayne State University School of Medicine curriculum emphasizes active learning and constant integration to build skills and knowledge, while incorporating research. Join our Warrio... Learn More Student employment Q & A session - Wayne State University - Events When: Wednesday, August 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Wednesday, August 11 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMHave questions about on-campus employment for the fall semester begins? Wondering where to search for campus jobs? Need to learn more about the types of positions available? Other ... Learn More Latina representation in higher education When: Wednesday, August 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Wednesday, August 11 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMA panel discussion based on personal experiences. Open to students, faculty, and staff. Join us for a candid conversation about the importance of Latina representation and the chal... Learn More Generation Mix - Wayne State University - Events When: Wednesday, August 11th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Wednesday, August 11 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AMFour generations of employees working together? Impossible you might say! Through this seminar, employees will learn about the four generations in the workplace today and how to av... Learn More Bible Study - St. Stephen AME Church When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: St. Stephen AME Church What: Event listing from St. Stephen AME Church: Wednesday, August 11 at 10:00 AM Learn More Q&A Session: Traditional BSN Program When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMIn-person information meetings have been suspended.  We have pre-recorded our information sessions and will be hosting a Q&A for any questions you may have after viewing the v... Learn More Outdoor storytime with Miss Rachel - Grosse Pointe Public Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Grosse Pointe Public Library What: Event listing from Grosse Pointe Public Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMJoin Miss Rachel and Mr. Bear for stories and songs in the courtyard at Woods. Weather permitting (no rain date). Learn More College of Ed. Undergrad Info Session When: Wednesday, August 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Wednesday, August 11 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMJoin Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator, Jeff Lisiecki for a presentation and Q&A covering the undergraduate program offerings from the College of Education!We offer undergr... Learn More The Journey to Reparations Panel Series: Detroit Commission on Reparations with Mary Sheffield When: Wednesday, August 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: 315 E Warren Ave What: With two sponsored resolutions on reparations, Detroit City Council President, Mary Sheffield, acknowledges that African Americans have been "systematically, continually and unjustly enslaved, segregated, incarcerated, denied housing through racist practices and redlining." T... Learn More Pewabic Street Team at Cullen Plaza Riverwalk When: Wednesday, August 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Pewabic Pottery What: Event listing from Pewabic Pottery: Wednesday, August 11 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMJoin us for an afternoon of fire and fun! Pewabic Street team is hitting the road this summer for raku firing demos in our mobile kilns. This event is free and open to the public. No registration r... Learn More Grade Level Parent Meeting - Catherine C. Blackwell Institute When: Wednesday, August 11th at 3:55 p.m. Where: Catherine C. Blackwell Institute What: Event listing from Catherine C. Blackwell Institute: Wednesday, August 11 from 3:55 PM to 4:50 PM Learn More Rescheduled - Brit Floyd - Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts When: Wednesday, August 11th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts What: Event listing from Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts: Wednesday, August 11 at 5:00 PMDetails Rescheduled - Brit Floyd https://www.facebook.com/events/287286525538700 Learn More Band-Percussion (Events) - Thurston High School When: Wednesday, August 11th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Thurston High School What: Event listing from Thurston High School: Wednesday, August 11 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Gospel Chorus - St. Stephen AME Church When: Wednesday, August 11th at 5:30 p.m. Where: St. Stephen AME Church What: Event listing from St. Stephen AME Church: Wednesday, August 11 at 5:30 PM Learn More Male Chorus - St. Stephen AME Church When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:15 p.m. Where: St. Stephen AME Church What: Event listing from St. Stephen AME Church: Wednesday, August 11 at 6:15 PM Learn More Literature and Libations with Detroit Public Theatre When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Detroit Public Theatre What: Event listing from Detroit Public Theatre: Wednesday, August 11 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMDetails The stage is calling, and we must go ON! For Drama 100: we're bringing the stage to frame for a one-night-only boozy table read presented by… More https://www.facebook.com/events/383... Learn More Science Fiction Book Club - Grosse Pointe Public Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Grosse Pointe Public Library What: Event listing from Grosse Pointe Public Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMAugust event: Robopocalypse by Daniel H. Wilson. Learn More Harmonaires - St. Stephen AME Church When: Wednesday, August 11th at 7:30 p.m. Where: St. Stephen AME Church What: Event listing from St. Stephen AME Church: Wednesday, August 11 at 7:30 PM Learn More Gleaner's Food Bank - Edward 'Duke' Ellington Conservatory of Music & Art at Beckham Academy When: Thursday, August 12th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Edward 'Duke' Ellington Conservatory of Music & Art at Beckham Academy What: Event listing from Edward 'Duke' Ellington Conservatory of Music & Art at Beckham Academy: Thursday, August 12 (all day) Learn More College of Engineering Fall 2021 Graduate Student Orientation When: Thursday, August 12th at 4:30 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Thursday, August 12 from 4:30 AM to 6:00 AMCongratulations admitted students! Please mark your calendars for Thursday, August 12th, from 8:30 am to 10:00 am for the College of Engineering Graduate Student Orientation. This ge... Learn More Thursdays: Pre-transfer advising at Schoolcraft Extension Center When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Thursday, August 12 from 5:00 AM to 11:00 AMSchoolcraft Thursdays: Pre-Transfer Advising at WSU's Schoolcraft Extension Center The Transfer Student Success Center at Wayne State University is providing in-person pre-transfer ... Learn More Return to Work and Leave Your Worries Behind When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Thursday, August 12 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AMLearn startegies for coping and accessing support as we adjust to a new work environment. Learn More Amazing Astronomy & Fantastic Physics with the Michigan Science Center When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Michigan Science Center What: Event listing from Michigan Science Center: Thursday, August 12 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AMDetails Join the Michigan Learning Channel & the Michigan Science Center on Thursday, August 12 at 10:00am for Amazing Astronomy & Fantastic Physics… More https://www.facebook.com/ev... Learn More Beyond diversity: Envisioning and building inclusive community When: Thursday, August 12th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Thursday, August 12 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMWayne State is one of the most diverse institutions in the state, and is celebrated as such. Students want to come here because of the diversity of the student body. But how do we mo... Learn More WSU Post-Doc August Meeting - Wayne State University - Events When: Thursday, August 12th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Thursday, August 12 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMThe WSU PDA invites you to join us for our August meeting! Learn More Jazz Ensemble Auditions - Wayne State University - Events When: Thursday, August 12th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Thursday, August 12 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AMAttention all WSU Jazz students! Jazz Ensemble auditions will be taking place on August 12 and open to all WSU students, and auditions are required. http://music.wayne.edu/ensembles... Learn More Campus health town hall - Wayne State University - Events When: Thursday, August 12th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Thursday, August 12 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AMJoin Dean Laurie Clabo, Chief Health and Wellness Officer and members of WSU's Campus Health Committee for a virtual town hall as they address many health-related questions related t... Learn More Q & A Session: RN to BSN Information Meeting When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Thursday, August 12 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMIn-person information meetings have been suspended.  We have pre-recorded our information sessions and will be hosting a Q&A for any questions you may have after viewing the vi... Learn More Q&A Session: BSN for Veterans Program When: Thursday, August 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Thursday, August 12 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMIn-person information meetings have been suspended.  We have pre-recorded our information sessions and will be hosting a Q&A for any questions you may have after viewing the vi... Learn More Heart of Detroit info session - Wayne State University - Events When: Thursday, August 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What:Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Thursday, August 12 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMWe're proud of our connection and commitment to the city of Detroit — the place we call home! The Welcome Center specializes in all things financial aid, admissions, and records, a... Learn More Piquette Summer Craft Fair - Ford Piquette Avenue Plant When: Thursday, August 12th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Ford Piquette Avenue Plant What: Event listing from Ford Piquette Avenue Plant: Thursday, August 12 from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PMDetails Get your complimentary tickets for the Piquette Summer Craft Fair. Event time is 3:30pm to 8pm. Join us for a night of arts & crafts at… More https://www.facebook.com/events... Learn More Virtual School Choir 3rd - 8th Grades When: Thursday, August 12th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Pulaski Elementary-Middle School What: Event listing from Pulaski Elementary-Middle School: Thursday, August 12 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Learn More Virtual Networking with Kevin Lao - Wayne State University - Events When: Thursday, August 12th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Thursday, August 12 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMJoin '07 Mike Ilitch School of Business alumnus, Kevin Lao, as he leads you through an interactive discussion focused on career search, building a network in-person or remotely, as w... Learn More Dissertation Defense by Anthony DeGenaro When: Friday, August 13th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Friday, August 13 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMWayne State UniversityCollege of Liberal Arts and SciencesDepartment of English Announces a Public Oral Defense by ANTHONY DEGENAROCANDIDATE FOR DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENGLISH THE W... Learn More Gleaner's at Jefferson (Jefferson's Public Events) When: Friday, August 13th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Thomas Jefferson Elementary School What: Event listing from Thomas Jefferson Elementary School: Friday, August 13 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMThe Gleaner's Mobile Food Van will be at Jefferson to distribute food starting at 1 pm. It will last until all food has been distributed. Food is distributed on a first-come-first... Learn More DWB Goodbye to Peter~~ - Spread Art @Detroit Contemporary When: Friday, August 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Spread Art @Detroit Contemporary What: Event listing from Spread Art @Detroit Contemporary: Friday, August 13 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Learn More Tale End of Summer Activity Bag - Grosse Pointe Public Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Grosse Pointe Public Library What: Event listing from Spread Art @Detroit Contemporary: Friday, August 13 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Learn More Missionary Society - St. Stephen AME Church When: Saturday, August 14th at 9:30 a.m. Where: St. Stephen AME Church What: Event listing from St. Stephen AME Church: Saturday, August 14 at 9:30 AM Learn More East Warren Arts District Art Fair When: Saturday, August 14th at 12:00 p.m. Where: ZAB Cultural Collective What: This is an art exhibition featuring the works of amazing local artists and artisans.This will be an indoor/outdoor event to help ensure the safety of our patrons. We will be following all current safety protocols. Learn More National Dog Day Celebration When: Saturday, August 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Capitol Park Dog Park What: Celebrate your dog for National Dog Day (August 26). Capitol Park Dog Park events are sponsored by Strategic Staffing Solutions. Learn More 313 Collective Showcase and Jam - Spread Art @Detroit Contemporary When:Saturday, August 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Spread Art @Detroit Contemporary What: Event listing from Spread Art @Detroit Contemporary: Saturday, August 14 at 7:00 PM through Sunday, August 15 at 12:00 AM Learn More When: Movie Nights in the D: Amazing Grace When: Saturday, August 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Campus Martius Park What: Enjoy award-winning films on the big screen at Campus Martius Park during our free outdoor movie series. Bring your own chair or blanket to join us on the lawn for a relaxing summer evening set in the heart of the city. Popcorn is available for purchase. August 14: Amazing ... Learn More Teen Class - St. Stephen AME Church When: Sunday, August 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: St. Stephen AME Church What: Event listing from St. Stephen AME Church: Sunday, August 15 (all day)2nd Floor Lounge Learn More Historical Committee - St. Stephen AME Church When: Sunday, August 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: St. Stephen AME Church What: Event listing from St. Stephen AME Church: Sunday, August 15 (all day)After Service Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Detroit Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.