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Family Film: Sirocco and the Kingdom of the Winds

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Saturday, Jul 26, 2025
2 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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Detroit Film Theatre

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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France / 2023 – directed by Benoît Chieux

Join adventurous sisters Juliette and Carmen as they discover an enchanted toy that whisks them away into the magical Kingdom of the Winds. Transformed into cats, they find themselves in a fantastical world filled with flying divas, technicolor dragons, and mind-bending creations. When Juliette causes an accident that angers the locals, the Mayor sentences her to the beautiful songstress Selma, while Carmen is forced to marry his son. The sisters must escape before the wedding bells ring, with the key to their journey home lying with the mysterious wizard Sirocco, feared for his ferocious storms.

A psychedelic fairy tale years in the making, Sirocco and the Kingdom of the Winds comes from the imagination of director Benoît Chieux. Bursting with captivating creatures and a vibrant, Seussian world, this kaleidoscopic fantasy adventure is full of charm and wonder.

Weekend Family Programs at the DIA are generously presented by the MSUFCU Desk Drawer Foundation.

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Still from Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds

France / 2023 – directed by Benoît Chieux

Join adventurous sisters Juliette and Carmen as they discover an enchanted toy that whisks them away into the magical Kingdom of the Winds. Transformed into cats, they find themselves in a fantastical world filled with flying divas, technicolor dragons, and mind-bending creations. When Juliette causes an accident that angers the locals, the Mayor sentences her to the beautiful songstress Selma, while Carmen is forced to marry his son. The sisters must escape before the wedding bells ring, with the key to their journey home lying with the mysterious wizard Sirocco, feared for his ferocious storms.

A psychedelic fairy tale years in the making, Sirocco and the Kingdom of the Winds comes from the imagination of director Benoît Chieux. Bursting with captivating creatures and a vibrant, Seussian world, this kaleidoscopic fantasy adventure is full of charm and wonder.

Weekend Family Programs at the DIA are generously presented by the MSUFCU Desk Drawer Foundation.

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Fun Tales with Mr. D

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Saturday, Jun 21, 2025
2 p.m.

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*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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Rivera Court

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Performances Heritage Month
sign language icon American Sign Language (ASL) Available

Bring your funny bone and thinking cap as Master Storyteller Ivory D. Williams shares his trademark wit, wisdom, and humor in a fun, interactive celebration of Juneteenth.

This program is free with museum admission.

Weekend Family Programs at the DIA are generously presented by the MSUFCU Desk Drawer Foundation.

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Ivory D. Williams

Bring your funny bone and thinking cap as Master Storyteller Ivory D. Williams shares his trademark wit, wisdom, and humor in a fun, interactive celebration of Juneteenth.

This program is free with museum admission.

Weekend Family Programs at the DIA are generously presented by the MSUFCU Desk Drawer Foundation.

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Drop-in Workshop: Watercolor Postcards

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Friday, Jun 20, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Jun 21, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Jun 22, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

Create your own unique postcards to send to friends and family! All supplies provided—just bring your creativity.

Examples of watercolor postcards made in the Detroit Institute of Arts' Art-Making Studio

Create your own unique postcards to send to friends and family! All supplies provided—just bring your creativity.

Drawing in the Galleries: North Lawn

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Friday, Jun 20, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Jun 22, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Museum Grounds

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

Celebrate the arrival of summer by creating a pencil drawing to take home, inspired by the sculptures and architecture visible from the DIA’s North Lawn.

No experience necessary. All supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Capacity is limited.

Drawing on the John R lawn

Celebrate the arrival of summer by creating a pencil drawing to take home, inspired by the sculptures and architecture visible from the DIA’s North Lawn.

No experience necessary. All supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Capacity is limited.

Guest Artist Demonstration: Weaving with Michael L. Daitch, Coat of Many Colors Handweavers

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Sunday, Jun 15, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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Rivera Court

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

Join local artist Michael L. Daitch for a live weaving demonstration in Rivera Court. Daitch will showcase examples of his work and set up two workshop looms, giving visitors an up-close look at the weaving process. Select participants will even have the chance to sit with him and try their hand at weaving!

Michael Daitch teaching weaving in Rivera Court on a loom

Join local artist Michael L. Daitch for a live weaving demonstration in Rivera Court. Daitch will showcase examples of his work and set up two workshop looms, giving visitors an up-close look at the weaving process. Select participants will even have the chance to sit with him and try their hand at weaving!

The Rainbow Beard Show – Dress Up!

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Saturday, Jun 14, 2025
2 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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Rivera Court

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Adults Free Performances
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Featuring puppets, games, special guests, stories, drawings, music, and dance parties, The Rainbow Beard Show celebrates curiosity, play, and shared human experiences. Join host Ricky Rainbow Beard and their friends as they explore the fun of dressing up! What does it mean to dress up? When do you do it? Why?

This participatory live theater performance is inspired by classic children’s programming like Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and Sesame Street, and is designed for kids ages 4–8 (and their grownups).

For families of all ages.

Pride Themed docent-led guided gallery tours will be offered one hour prior to event start time, meeting at the DIA Woodward lobby entrance. The tours will be approximately 45-minutes in length.

Weekend Family Programs at the DIA are generously presented by the MSUFCU Desk Drawer Foundation.

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The Rainbow Beard Show

Featuring puppets, games, special guests, stories, drawings, music, and dance parties, The Rainbow Beard Show celebrates curiosity, play, and shared human experiences. Join host Ricky Rainbow Beard and their friends as they explore the fun of dressing up! What does it mean to dress up? When do you do it? Why?

This participatory live theater performance is inspired by classic children’s programming like Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and Sesame Street, and is designed for kids ages 4–8 (and their grownups).

For families of all ages.

Pride Themed docent-led guided gallery tours will be offered one hour prior to event start time, meeting at the DIA Woodward lobby entrance. The tours will be approximately 45-minutes in length.

Weekend Family Programs at the DIA are generously presented by the MSUFCU Desk Drawer Foundation.

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Drawing in the Galleries: American

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Friday, Jun 13, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Jun 15, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Free Artmaking

Create your own pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

An adult and a young child sit together on separate easel stools

Create your own pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

Drop in Workshop: Pamphlet Stitch Books

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Friday, Jun 13, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Jun 14, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Jun 15, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

Use an assortment of decorative papers to create a handmade book, bound with a traditional stitching technique.

Examples of pamphlet books made in the DIA's Artmaking Studio

Use an assortment of decorative papers to create a handmade book, bound with a traditional stitching technique.

Creative Threads: Embroidery & Needle Crafts with Stitch Club Detroit

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Saturday, Jun 7, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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Rivera Court

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Adults Free Community Events

Explore the exhibition Painted with Silk: The Art of Early American Embroidery, then head to Rivera Court to join Stitch Club Detroit for an afternoon of hands-on embroidery and needle crafts! Club members will showcase some of their favorite pieces and teach you the basics of embroidery and cross-stitch. 

Plus, take home a custom cross-stitch pattern—complete with detailed instructions—to create your own ornament.

For families of all ages.

Weekend Family Programs at the DIA are generously presented by the MSUFCU Desk Drawer Foundation.

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A group of seven people stand in front of the entrance to the exhibition "Painted with Silk"

Explore the exhibition Painted with Silk: The Art of Early American Embroidery, then head to Rivera Court to join Stitch Club Detroit for an afternoon of hands-on embroidery and needle crafts! Club members will showcase some of their favorite pieces and teach you the basics of embroidery and cross-stitch. 

Plus, take home a custom cross-stitch pattern—complete with detailed instructions—to create your own ornament.

For families of all ages.

Weekend Family Programs at the DIA are generously presented by the MSUFCU Desk Drawer Foundation.

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Drawing in the Galleries: Ancient Cultures of the Americas

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Friday, Jun 6, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Jun 8, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Free Artmaking

Create your own pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

Young girl and father looking at Native American art

Create your own pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

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