{"id":2376002,"date":"2026-04-16T14:07:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T14:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2376002"},"modified":"2026-04-16T14:07:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T14:07:29","slug":"from-cartoons-to-world-music-this-week-in-metro-detroit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/from-cartoons-to-world-music-this-week-in-metro-detroit\/","title":{"rendered":"From cartoons to world music this week in Metro Detroit"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We\u2019ve got everything from live Looney Tunes scores to 7 a.m. DJ sets this week, so be ready to brace for that falling anvil and make sure you\u2019ve got your daily intake of coffee because it\u2019s gonna be a wild ride.<\/p>\n

Upcoming events (April 16 \u2013 23)<\/h2>\n

Paradise Lost<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Hilberry Gateway<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f\"\/ April 17 \u2013 26<\/p>\n

\"\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f\"\/ $15 \u2013 25<\/p>\n

Take a journey down to the Hilberry Gateway in Midtown to\u00a0<\/span>witness<\/span>\u00a0Wayne State\u2019s biblically epic rendition of\u00a0<\/span>Erin Shields\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Paradise Lost.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>This performan<\/span>ce reimagines one of history\u2019s most tantalizing tales by challenging\u00a0<\/span>our general idea of what good and evil are while delving into aspects of oppression,\u00a0<\/span>rebellion<\/span>\u00a0and knowledge.\u00a0<\/span>There are weekday shows ranging from\u00a0<\/span>2 p<\/span>.m.\u00a0<\/span>or<\/span>\u00a07 p.m., as well as weekend shows which begin at either 3 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Detroit Artists Market<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\ud83d\udccd\"\/4719 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan 48201<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f\"\/ April 17 \u2013 May 16<\/p>\n

\"\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f\"\/ Free<\/p>\n

Come down to the Detroit Artists Market to see the student finalists from Cranbrook Art Academy face off for the opportunity to <\/span>be awarded the John F. <\/span>Korachis<\/span>\u00a0Scholarship. This is the 60<\/span><\/span>th<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Annual Scholar<\/span>ship and Awards Exhibition put on by the academy and this year, there are 10 finalists<\/span>\u00a0(<\/span>3 of\u00a0<\/span>whom<\/span>\u00a0will receive this esteemed scholarship<\/span>)\u00a0<\/span>showcasing<\/span> paintings as well as sculptures. This event is a month-long and is available to the public between 5\u00a0<\/span>p.m. and 6 p.m. each day<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

World Music Concert<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\ud83d\udccd\"\/Varner Recital Hall<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f\"\/ April 17<\/p>\n

\"\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f\"\/ $7 \u2013 10<\/p>\n

Take a ride out to Rochester this Friday to immerse yourself in African and Caribbean\u00a0<\/span>culture with performances by Oakland University\u2019s African Ensemble and Steel Band<\/span>, featuring<\/span>\u00a0Haruna\u00a0<\/span>Walusimbi<\/span>, royal musician of the Busoga and Buganda kingdoms\u00a0<\/span>in Uganda. The perfor<\/span>mance begins at 7:30 p.m. and runs until 9<\/span>:30<\/span>\u00a0p.m.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bugs Bunny at the Symphony<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\ud83d\udccd\"\/Detroit Opera House<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f\"\/ April 18 \u2013 19<\/p>\n

\"\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f\"\/ $48+<\/p>\n

It may be a few weeks past the end of rabbit season here in Michigan, but fortunately, <\/span>it\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>opened up<\/span>\u00a0once\u00a0<\/span>again for<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>this weekend only. Grab your Stormy Kromer hat, your\u00a0<\/span>hunter\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>orange<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>and book it down to the Detroit Opera House on the back of a roadrunner because\u00a0<\/span>you\u2019re<\/span>\u00a0not\u00a0<\/span>gonna<\/span>\u00a0want to miss this cart<\/span>oonishly\u00a0<\/span>nostalgic<\/span>\u00a0performa<\/span>nce<\/span>. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This Saturday and Sunday, 17 episodes of classic Looney Tunes\u00a0<\/span>will be played on the big screen while a symphony plays the iconic scores live\u00a0<\/span>for your enjoyment. This performance\u00a0<\/span>will also feature the world premiere of a new animated short celebrating Bugs Bunny\u2019s 85<\/span><\/span>th<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>birthday. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Magical Music of Harry Potter<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\ud83d\udccd\"\/Music Hall Center<\/p>\n

\"\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f\"\/ April 16<\/p>\n

\"\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f\"\/ $50+<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Hop on your broom or your griffin and whisk yourself down to the Music Hall Center in downtown Detroit to be\u00a0<\/span>enchanted with the sorcerous sounds of the wizarding world. This Thursday,\u00a0<\/span>The Magical Music of Harry Potter is coming to spellbind you to the edge o<\/span>f your seat as\u00a0<\/span>you\u2019re<\/span>\u00a0carried\u00a0<\/span>through an expedition of your childhood. The event begins at 4:30 p.m.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

DJANGOPHONIQUE<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\ud83d\udccd\"\/ Cliff Bell\u2019s<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f\"\/ April 16 \u2013 18<\/p>\n

\"\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f\"\/ $25<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

If\u00a0<\/span>you\u2019re<\/span>\u00a0looking for something a bit smoother, well,\u00a0<\/span>you\u2019ve<\/span>\u00a0stumbled upon silk, my friend. DJANGOPHONIQUE\u00a0<\/span>is an\u00a0<\/span>award-winning<\/span>\u00a0project that\u00a0<\/span>is nurturing the Hot Club revival right now.\u00a0<\/span>The sounds present transport you to another time, one where\u00a0<\/span>you\u2019re<\/span>\u00a0a bit more centered and\u00a0<\/span>perhaps even<\/span>\u00a0Parisian. Think of it like Mi<\/span>dnight in\u00a0<\/span>Detroit<\/span>\u00a0and you get to be Owen Wilson.\u00a0<\/span>Local Spins even\u00a0<\/span>deemed<\/span>\u00a0it the \u201cMost genuine manouche jazz that can be heard in Michigan.\u201d Showtimes are at 7:30\u00a0<\/span>p.m.\u00a0<\/span>as well as\u00a0<\/span>9:30<\/span>\u00a0p.m.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

New Dawn<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\ud83d\udccd\"\/Big Pink<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f\"\/ April 18<\/p>\n

\"\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f\"\/ $23<\/p>\n

You know the deal. Lace up those Chucks and bolt over\u00a0<\/span>to the Eastside\u2019s neon warehouse once again for some of the greatest Afrobeat,\u00a0<\/span>Afrohouse<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>A<\/span>mpiano<\/span>\u00a0this city has to offer. Get ready to grab a drink and shift continents as DJs\u00a0<\/span>Yung D,\u00a0<\/span>Blakito<\/span>, Marine and\u00a0<\/span>Getboxed<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>spin tracks deep into the night. The event begins at 10 p.m. and ends at\u00a0<\/span>2 a<\/span>.m.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

fcukers<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\ud83d\udccd\"\/Lincoln Factory<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f\"\/ April 17<\/p>\n

\"\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f\"\/ $29+<\/p>\n

Hop, skip and jump over to Lincoln Factory this Friday for a legendary performance by N<\/span>ew York-based electronic band\u00a0<\/span>fcukers<\/span>\u00a0as they combine forces with\u00a0<\/span>indie rock band Sex Week<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>This event begins at 8 p.m. and ends at\u00a0<\/span>2 a<\/span>.m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Orbit<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\ud83d\udccd\"\/TBA<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f\"\/ April 18<\/p>\n

\"\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f\"\/ $22+<\/p>\n

Get your caffeine in order and blast off to a currently undisclosed location this weekend as the co-founder of Swedish\u00a0<\/span>label Studio\u00a0<\/span>Barnhus<\/span>\u00a0Axel Boman is set to deliver his solo debut with a three-hour performance\u00a0<\/span>that<\/span>\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0sure to leave you floating out of your body by the end<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0from sleep depriv<\/span>ation, of course.<\/span>.. The show will be opened by DJs clairvoyant, Mister <\/span>Joshooa<\/span>\u00a0and Secrets<\/span>. This event goes from 11 p.m. until 7 a.m., so pack a set of pajamas and a toothbrush.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source wdet.org \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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