This week, we’ve got Tigers tailgates, cultural parades, celebrated comedians and events selling so fast we couldn’t wait another week to post.
Plus, a David Lynch tribute party featuring dream interpretations and a costume contest. Read on to learn more.
Detroit Opening Day
The Detroit Tigers take on the Chicago White Sox in their first home game of the season on Friday, April 4 at 1:10 p.m. To celebrate, the Downtown Detroit Partnership is hosting a free Opening Day Tailgate Party at Grand Circus Park that day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be music from DJ Invisible, a variety of food trucks, a Miller Lite beer tent, Tigers swag giveaways and plenty of places to watch the game. For more information, visit downtowndetroit.org.
The Statler French American Bistro is also hosting an Opening Day Tailgate Patio Party on Friday, April 4, located just feet from Comerica Park. Starting at 10 a.m., they’ll have $2 draft beers, game day food specials, music, giveaways and the Tigers on TV. After the game, their regular Friday happy hour specials will be available inside the restaurant. For more information, visit statlerdetroit.com.
Greek Independence Day
The 23rd Annual Detroit Greek Independence Day Parade kicks off on Sunday, April 6 at 3 p.m. This family-friendly event is one of the largest Greek parades in the U.S., drawing in thousands of Hellenes from metro Detroit, Ohio and Canadian communities. There will be traditional Greek Evzones, dancers and musicians, local community groups, mascots and entertainment from the Detroit sports teams, and more. The parade route starts in front of the cathedral on East Lafayette Street and proceeds down Lafayette and Beaubien Boulevard, ending south of Macomb Street. For more information, visit greekparades.com.
Comedy
On Tuesday, April 8, celebrated humorist and author David Sedaris is bringing his sardonic wit and incisive social critiques to Detroit’s Fisher Theatre. Join us for an evening of all-new readings, Q&A and book signing as Sedaris slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness with great skill. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets range from $65 to $90 including fees. For more information, visit wdet.org/events.
Music
“Così fan tutte” opens at the Detroit Opera House on Saturday, April 5. This brand-new production by Detroit Opera Artistic Director Yuval Sharon offers a fresh take on Mozart’s controversial comedy, asking what it means to be human by reimagining the “lovers” role as artificial intelligence robots in a journey of jealousy and deceit. Shows are scheduled for April 5 at 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 13 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets range from $30 to $145. For more information, visit detroitopera.org.
On Friday, April 4, Moon Club (co-founded by WDET’s own Amanda LeClaire) is hosting a David Lynch tribute party at Ghost Light in Hamtramck. In celebration of the late director’s unique style, there will be live musical performances, poetry readings and dream interpretations. Fresh coffee and donuts will be available for purchase and Lynchian costumes are highly encouraged. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $10 online or $15 at the door. For more information, visit their Eventbrite page.
On Thursday, April 10, head to Spot Lite Detroit for “Living Room Sessions,” a night of records, conversation and half-price wine. Starting at 8 p.m., DJ Jesse Cory will be spinning tracks and owner Roula David is hosting. The event will also be streamed live on Twitch. Admission is free and open to ages 21+. For more information, visit their Facebook event page.
Up next
Vinyl Tasting’s next music-inspired fine-dining experience is set for Saturday, April 19, and tickets are going fast. This month’s menu is inspired by hip-hop icon 2Pac and his highly acclaimed fourth album, ‘All Eyez On Me,’ featuring dishes like “Heaven Ain’t Hard To Food” (a rice cloud topped with sweet crab, yuzu mayo, tomato pearls and chives) and “Thug Passion” (a champagne-caramel pound cake with passionfruit mascarpone and candied orange). Seatings start at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and tickets range from $100 to $145. For more information, visit their Eventbrite page.
Michigan’s largest women’s empowerment conference, empowHER, is coming to Detroit for the first time on Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13. This “ultimate girls day out” aims to uplift, motivate and empower women of all ages and all backgrounds. This year’s conference features over 50 women-owned businesses, keynote speakers from across the country, and dozens of collaborations with women-founded brands. The event will be held at Huntington Place, and admission ranges from $175 to $250. For more information, visit empow-her.org.
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