UPCOMING EVENTS

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 Night Cap | At-Will Band
Nov
21

Night Cap | At-Will Band

Experience Detroit’s music scene in a whole new way with Night Cap—an intimate concert series inspired by the spirit of Tiny Desk. Hosted inside the War Memorial’s historic Alger House Library & Reception Room—once the very space where the Alger family welcomed their most distinguished guests—this evening feels like stepping back in time and being personally invited to one of their premier soirées.

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Puzzle Palooza
Jan
15

Puzzle Palooza

Get ready for a night of fast hands, sharp minds, and friendly competition! At Puzzle Palooza, teams of 2, 4—or even the whole family—will race the clock and each other in a timed puzzle showdown for prizes and bragging rights inside the historic War Memorial mansion.

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Silent Book Club at The War Memorial
Nov
11

Silent Book Club at The War Memorial

Join us at The War Memorial’s Silent Book Club! Bring your current read—no assigned books, no pressure. Settle in, find a cozy spot, and enjoy an hour of peaceful, uninterrupted reading. We’ll kick off with a quick chat to get comfortable, then dive into our books.

Perfect for introverts, book lovers, and anyone looking to unwind.

All are welcome!

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Opera Soiree: Prosecco, Pasta & Puccini
Nov
7

Opera Soiree: Prosecco, Pasta & Puccini

Raise a glass and savor an evening of Italian elegance at the War Memorial’s Prosecco, Pasta, and Puccini. Join the Detroit Opera Resident Artists for a sparkling program of Puccini’s most beloved arias, duets, and ensembles from the romance of La rondine and the passion of Tosca to the heart stopping beauty of La bohème and Turandot.

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Merry Memories 2025: Art & Essay Contest
Nov
5

Merry Memories 2025: Art & Essay Contest

How does your family celebrate the holidays?
What traditions related to your religion, ethnicity, or culture make this time of year so special?

Students in grades 1–5 from the Grosse Pointe Public School System and Harper Woods School District are invited to share their holiday traditions through art and writing in the Merry Memories Art & Essay Contest!

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Join or Die: Free Community Film Screening (NEWLY ADDED)
Sep
30

Join or Die: Free Community Film Screening (NEWLY ADDED)

Experience the newly added public screening of Join or Die—a powerful documentary based on the civic research of Robert Putnam. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the screening beginning at 6:30 PM. This 90-minute film examines the decline of civic engagement in America and the importance of joining together. Don’t miss this final public showing before the filmmaker’s conversation and Community Joiner Fair the following evening.

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Silent Book Club at The War Memorial
Sep
9

Silent Book Club at The War Memorial

Join us at The War Memorial’s Silent Book Club! Bring your current read—no assigned books, no pressure. Settle in, find a cozy spot, and enjoy an hour of peaceful, uninterrupted reading. We’ll kick off with a quick chat to get comfortable, then dive into our books. Perfect for introverts, book lovers, and anyone looking to unwind. All are welcome!

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Open Mic Night
Aug
28

Open Mic Night

Step into the spotlight — or pull up a chair and soak it all in. Open Mic Night at The War Memorial is your chance to be part of something creative, spontaneous, and uniquely local. Whether you’re a musician, poet, comic, or storyteller, this is your stage.

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