Best things to do in Detroit for Memorial Day

 
 
 
 
 
 
Bring Tha Noise  at the Fox
Go old school. It’s Ice Cube with EPMD, Big Daddy Kane, Rakim, and MC Lyte, Saturday, May 23 at 8pm at the Fox Theatre in Downtown Detroit. Tickets range from $59.50 – $89.50.
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Comerica Park Fireworks
Comerica Park
Fireworks to start immediately following the Tigers vs Astros.


 
 
 
 
 
Movement Festival Detroit 2014
Hart Plaza
Movement Electronic Music Festival is an annual three-day event held during Memorial Day weekend celebrating Detroit’s electronic music legacy. The festival takes place inside Hart Plaza – Detroit’s iconic riverfront park – and features: five technologically-rich outdoor stages; more than 100 artists; free Wi-Fi access on the grounds; a posh VIP setting located behind the main stage; dozens of official afterparties; an interactive technology center featuring the hottest gear in the industry; and several art displays to
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Take a Boat Ride

Educational, interesting, healthy and fun, touring in Detroit by boat will get you to places that are hard to access in a bus or car. There are several tours to choose from that vary in terms propulsion, theme, waterway and entertainment. More »

 
 
 
 
 
Friday Night Live
Detroit Institute of Arts
Friday Night Live: Mr. B’s Blues and Boogie Piano Celebration: 7 & 8:30 p.m.
This performance features Mr. B, Axel Zwingenberger, Lila Ammons and Bob Seeley playing boogie-woogie, an expressive and powerful style of blues piano.