Kickoff list culled from the MetroTimes. Add your suggestions below.
Ann Arbor Film Festival
When: March 26-31
Where: Ann Arbor
What: An internationally recognized experimental film festival
Who: Filmmakers and film lovers
Why: Celebrate the diversity of experimental film at various Ann Arbor venues.
Pleasantrees Mount Clemens Canna Carnival Experience
When: March 29 from 12-9 p.m. and March 30 from 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Pleasantrees [[Mount Clemens)
What: A celebration
Who: Stoners
Why: To celebrate the grand opening of Michigan’s largest cannabis dispensary in the Gibraltar Trade Center. Plus, the event is licensed for on-site consumption.
Good Friday Fish Fry Buffet
When: March 29 at 5 p.m.
Where: Saint John’s Resort [[Plymouth)
What: A fish fry for Good Friday
Who: You and the family
Why: In honor of Good Friday, enjoy a grand buffet feast including garden salad, seafood chowder, cod, shrimp, rustic potatoes, pastries, and more.
Whigg: Not For Sale Closing Happy Hour
When: March 29 from 5-8 p.m.
Where: Spot Lite [[Detroit)
What: An art show closing reception
Who: Kwaku Osei-Bonsu
Why: View the art exhibition before it's over while enjoying drink specials and raffles.
Chronopolitics: Temporality, Fear and Media
When: March 29 from 5-9 p.m.
Where: Site Works [[Detroit)
What: A solo art exhibition
Who: Heather Mawson
Why: Celebrate the opening of a local artist’s first solo exhibition.
Cashiesh & Friends Group Art Show
When: March 29 from 5:30-9 p.m.
Where: 314 E. Baltimore [[Detroit)
What: A pop-up art show
Who: Detroit artists including Phil Simpson, Tony Whlgn, and Habacuc S. Bessiake, among others.
Why: Support local artists and see awesome art.
Extra Crispy All Motion
When: March 29 from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Extra Crispy Studios [[Detroit)
What: A celebration of space and time
Who: Local creative people
Why: Celebrate Extra Crispy’s Michigan Avenue location before they move into a new space. Plus, there will be food provided by Khana.
DNA presents: An Evening with dream hampton
When: March 29 from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Garden Theater [[Detroit)
What: A discussion and film screening
Who: dream hampton
Why: The award-winning filmmaker and writer from Detroit will have a conversation about two of her short films and a feature film. This is a special edition of Detroit Narrative Agency [[DNA)’s Ethics & Aesthetics screening and talkback series.
ABUNDANCE: A Spring Poetry Slam
When: March 29 at 7 p.m.
Where: Aretha’s Jazz Cafe [[Detroit)
What: A poetry slam
Who: Hosted by Joel Fluent Greene
Why: The poetry competition will include new poets, new voices, and new energy with big prizes.
Friday Night Lights
When: March 29 at 8 p.m.
Where: iRock Local Entertainment Cafe [[Highland Park)
What: A music night
Who: Jewels of Detroit
Why: Perform your music or listen to local performers. Plus, three people will win $100 plus other special prizes like interviews and studio time.
Autoheart, Argonaut & Wasp, RAEGAN
When: March 29 at 8 p.m.
Where: The Loving Touch [[Ferndale)
What: A concert
Who: Autoheart with special guests Argonaut & Wasp and RAEGAN
Why: Hear some good music.
Thrown
When: March 29 from 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
Where: Leland City Club [[Detroit)
What: A psychedelic dance night
Who: You and your homies
Why: It’s Thrown’s inaugural event at Detroit's premier establishment for darkness and mayhem. DJs will be playing EBM, psychedelia, industrial, and more.
Youth Financial Literacy Workshop
When: March 30 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Tech Town [[Detroit)
What: A financial literacy workshop for youth
Who: The F Origin Initiative and Math 4 Success
Why: Topics will include net income, assets vs. liabilities, ownership vs. entrepreneurship, and more. It is completely free for local youth ages 8-17.
Mystical Wellness
When: March 30 from 12-5 p.m.
Where: Dancing Eye Gallery [[Northville)
What: A spiritual wellness event
Who: Tarot reader Emmy Rose, Intuitive Healer Jodi Lynn Turpin, and herbologist Jessica from Anchored Roots.
Why: Get centered and feel peaceful for the rest of the weekend.
Roundabout Festival 2024
When: March 30 at 1 p.m.
Where: Russell Industrial Center [[Detroit)
What: An indie rock music festival
Who: Acts include Mom Jeans, Summer Salt, Microwave, Origami Angel, Hunny, and more
Why: The new festival is set to feature a mix of established and rising acts. Plus, the festival is organized by The Crofoot Presents, the folks behind Pontiac’s Crofoot music venue.
Magic Bag Presents: Class Of ’98
When: March 30 at 7 p.m.
Where: Magic Bag [[Ferndale)
What: A 90s dance party
Who: You and your friends
Why: Go back in time with music and dancing from the late 90s.
Sip and Paint Beyoncé
When: March 30 from 7-9 p.m.
Where: Detroit Shipping Company [[Detroit)
What: A sip and paint event to end Women’s History Month
Who: Hosted by local artist JR Strozier
Why: Sip on some drinks and unleash your inner artist to paint a piece inspired by Queen B. No experience is necessary and supplies are provided. The host will also be auctioning off his original painting of Beyonce for Arts and Scraps.
Painting Under the Sea
When: March 30 from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Detroit Reef Club [[Ferndale)
What: A step-by-step painting experience inspired by sea creatures
Who: Hosted by Be Creative and sponsored by Legasea Cannabis
Why: This is Be Creative’s first glow in the dark black lit paint experience of 2024 with Under the Sea vibes. A portion of each ticket sold will go towards scholarships for a nonprofit after school youth program that supports the continuation of expression through visual and performing arts. All supplies are provided and there will be complimentary pre-rolls.
Reverb Sync Sessions
When: March 30 at 7 p.m.
Where: The Village [[Oak Park)
What: A music panel and workshop
Who: Spotify executives and music professionals
Why: Learn about writing, producing, and selling music.
