Chinese Lunar New Year is upon us once again, and with it comes a celebration that won’t be forgotten. Make sure to take a stroll down by the riverfront this weekend to catch the festivities and take a dive into Chinese culture.
Upcoming events (Feb. 12 to Feb. 19)
Lunar New Year Celebration
Robert C. Valade Park
Saturday February 14th
Free with an RSVP
Experience a Lunar New Year Celebration with the Michigan Taiwanese American Organization. There will be a festive parade, dances, arts and crafts, performances by a Chinese orchestra, temporary tattoo stations, and opportunities to learn Mandarin. The event will be held from 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Reflections of Our Ancestors Behind Glass
Arab American National Museum
Sunday February 15th
Free with an RSVP
Learn about the acquisition and legacy of Egyptian and Nambian artifacts that inhabit U.S. museums through a series of performances and discussions with the founders of the HERitage emBODYment artist ensemble. The event will be held from 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m
Butterfly Bones: Ceramic Sculptures by Genevieve VanZandt
Detroit Shipping Company (2nd floor)
Opening reception, Thursday, February 19th
Free
Take a stroll over to Detroit Shipping Company to check out Michigan artist Genevieve VanZandt’s solo exhibition of ceramic art reflecting time, change, and the overlap between strength and vulnerability through a series of 3D collages. The gallery’s opening reception will take place between 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
Paczki Party
Detroit City Distillery
Saturday February 14th
Free admission
Pop into Detroit City Distillery on Valentine’s Day for an afternoon of live music from the Crampton Brothers, ice sculpting, unique Paczki Day cocktails, Polish delicacies, and of course… the shot ski. The event will be held from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Outdoorama
Suburban Collection Showplace
February 19th– 22nd
Adults: $12, Children: $6, Multi-Day: $18
Take a trip out to Novi for the Outdoorama outfitters expo to shop for an array of hunting, fishing, boating and camping gear. In addition, there will be snake handlers, an indoor trout pond, deer processing demos, interviews with some of last season’s most successful deer hunters, and the opportunity for Commemorative Bucks of Michigan to score your buck free of charge.
Julius Caeser
Hilberry Gateway
February 12th-15th
$15-25
Peek into ancient Rome through Wayne State’s production of Shakespeare’s gripping political drama about the tyrannical rise and treacherous fall of dictator Julius Caesar.
Sip and Stroll
Detroit Opera House
Thursday February 19th
$35
Take a tour through music history at the renowned Detroit Opera House and enjoy a glass of wine with snacks while you’re at it. This event is 21+, doors open at 5:30 p.m., and refreshments will be served at 6:10 p.m.
The Jazz Room: A Tribute to Soul
The Gem Theater
Sunday February 15th
$38
Embark on a journey through the history of soul music with an hour-long live performance of Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding and more. This event is 21+ and takes place from 6 p.m.- 7 p.m.
Beethoven, Bignamini and Weilerstein
Orchestra Hall
February 13th-15th
$25+
Renowned cellist Alisa Weilerstein performs a two-hour concerto written for her by Joan Tower, co-commissioned by the DSO. The performance is inspired by Weilerstein’s time growing up in South America, as well as the likes of Beethoven, whose Fourth Symphony will end the concert. The event will be held from 8 p.m.- 10 p.m.
Cuffing SZN (R&B and Dance Music)
Big Pink
February 13th
$23
Dance all night at Big Pink as DJs Olea and Completd play a mix of H.E.R, Usher, Mary J. Blige, SZA and more. The event is 21+, the first 600 tickets are free, and doors will open at 10 p.m.
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