Be among the first to experience Reimagine African American Art at this exclusive Member SneakPeek Preview. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar in Rivera Court and the Josephine F. and Walter B. Ford II Great Hall as you explore the galleries before they open to the public.

Join us for a special Member Lecture with curator Denene De Quintal.

Join us for a special Member Lecture for Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation with artist and speaker Jonathon Thunder.

Join us for an exclusive Member SneakPeek of Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation. 

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar in Rivera Court and the Josephine F. and Walter B. Ford II Great Hall as you preview this exciting exhibition before it opens to the public.

A welcoming, inclusive art-making experience for neurodivergent children, teens, adults, and their families and friends. Each session features a thoughtfully designed project in a comfortable, supportive environment.

This session’s project: Sugar Skulls

Learn about the role of sugar skulls in Day of the Dead celebrations within Mexican and Mexican American communities, then decorate one of your own. The workshop is free with museum admission, but space is limited.

Registration is required, and all materials are provided. Open to all ages; children under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian.

Note: These sugar skulls are for decorative purposes only.

Gwen Laster’s New Muse 4tet performs music inspired by African mythology, social justice, current events, and the African Diaspora lexicon. 

The quartet is the creation of Guggenheim Fellow, award-winning violinist, and conceptual composer Gwen Laster. 

She is joined by Jerome Fellow violist Melanie Dyer, cellist Teddy Rankin Parker, and drummer Andrew Drury.

Join us for an unforgettable performance by Thomas X, an acclaimed Ojibwe hip-hop artist and community leader from the Red Lake Nation in Northern Minnesota. Known for his powerful lyrics and unique style, Thomas X blends music with meaningful messages that resonate with all ages.

Through his music, commitment to our youth, and leadership, he inspires and uplifts both his local community and a global audience. Accompanied by hand drum singer Brendan Strong and DJ AO, you won’t want to miss this inspiring event!

In the DIA’s RIvera Court. Capacity is limited; seating begins half an hour before the performance starts.

While at the museum be sure to check out the DIA’s free special exhibition Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation running September 28, 2025 - April 5, 2026.

Presented with American Sign Language interpretation

Celebrate the many Latinx cultures, histories, identities and languages from around the world with New York International Children’s Film Festival’s 2025 installment of ¡Hola Cine!.

This collection explores themes of belonging, family, cultural heritage, and coming of age—from a quiet story of self-discovery in rural Peru to whimsical adventures that defy gravity and expectation. Told through animation and live action, in Spanish, Quechua, English, Dutch, and beyond, each film offers a heartfelt glimpse into the many ways young people navigate their worlds. 

Recommended for ages 9+ (70 min.)

Carlos y Charlos are two Los Angeles County-born multi-instrumentalists, Juan Carlos Reynoso (banjo sexto) and Charles De Castro (diatonic accordion), who initially came together to play the songs they love from their Norteño idols, like Los Alegres de Terán and Carlos y José, to Texas accordion legends such as Santiago Jimenez Sr. and Narciso Martinez. 

The addition of bassist Patrick Morrison solidifies the band’s current sound. Their blend of traditional polkas, waltzes, and classic Norteño repertoire keeps the party going while staying true to the roots of Norteño and Mexican music.

Strange Beautiful Music 18: Night Two

Now in its 18th year, Strange Beautiful Music returns to the iconic Rivera Court for an evening of adventurous sound. Vocalist Alex Koi and cellist Kirin McElwain open the night with an intimate, exploratory set blending acoustic and electronic textures. The evening concludes with New Music Detroit performing works by Molly Joyce, Rui Penha, Pierre-Yves Macé, Lei Liang, and Keiko Devaux — a program curated by NMD creative director Justin Snyder specifically for the acoustics and atmosphere of this historic space.

This concert is part of a three-day festival, with Day 1 at The Motown Mansion and Day 3 at the Cadieux Stage. Visit newmusicdetroit.com for more details.