UPCOMING EVENTS
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Moving Experiences at a Unique Venue
Young Athletes Showcase
Special Olympics Michigan invites children ages 2–7 of all abilities and their families to experience the Young Athletes curriculum through a fun sports sampler.
Author Talk: Bonnie Jo Campbell
Join the War Memorial & Next Chapter Books for an engaging author talk, just in time for the holiday season. We welcome Author Bonnie Jo Campbell, in conversation with local author Kelsey Ronan, for an in-depth discussion of her latest book, The Spirits.
Community Joiner Fair - In Conversation with Priya Parker
Connect with local clubs, nonprofits, and civic organizations at this inspiring evening designed to help people find meaningful ways to get involved in the community. The event features a keynote conversation with renowned author and community-building expert Priya Parker, moderated by Detroit radio personality Ann Delisi. Find your passion. Find your people. Find your purpose.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
All Blood Types Needed! Register today for the American Red Cross Blood Drive, taking place in the War Memorial Ballroom on July 30 from 12pm-6pm
Free Bikes 4 Kidz Collection Event
The War Memorial will serve as a drop-off site for the Free Bikes 4 Kidz non-profit. Over the last seven years, this non-profit has given underserved kids in the Metro-Detroit community 14,614 bikes – each one with a new helmet – getting kids started on a happier, healthier childhood.
Young Athletes Showcase
Special Olympics Michigan invites children ages 2–7 of all abilities and their families to experience the Young Athletes curriculum through a fun sports sampler.
Picnic & Play by the Lake
Make summer mornings count at Picnic & Play by the Lake, a free family gathering on the beautiful back lawn of the War Memorial.
GPSO - Outdoor Summer Concert
Join the Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra for an outdoor summer concert on the waterfront! The War Memorial back lawn will be the picturesque venue for this special performance. Folding chairs will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own outdoor summer chairs or picnic blankets.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
All Blood Types Needed! Register today for the American Red Cross Blood Drive, taking place in the War Memorial Ballroom on July 30 from 12pm-6pm
Picnic & Play by the Lake
Make summer mornings count at Picnic & Play by the Lake, a free family gathering on the beautiful back lawn of the War Memorial.
Intro to Pickleball: Family Style
The War Memorial is partnering with The Family Center and Parking Lot Pickleball to host a free, family-friendly picnic and pickleball event! Learn pickleball basics and enjoy the beautiful lakefront setting with your family and your own dinner or snacks at Intro to Pickleball: Family Style.
Picnic & Play by the Lake
Make summer mornings count at Picnic & Play by the Lake, a free family gathering on the beautiful back lawn of the War Memorial.
Young Athletes Showcase
Join us for a one-day, family-friendly event designed for children ages 2–7 of all abilities. Families will enjoy a mix of free play, group games, and fun activities that promote friendship, inclusion, and early sports skills confidence!
Root to Rise Yoga Event
Join us for a free, all-levels yoga pop-up designed to ground your body and lift your spirits as spring begins. We'll move through an energizing session with instructor Amy Koenig, stop at an herb & flower planting station, and send you off with something nourishing for the road.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
All Blood Types Needed! Register today for the American Red Cross Blood Drive, taking place in the War Memorial Ballroom on February 10 from 12pm-6pm
American Legion Grosse Pointe Post 303 Meeting
Join the American Legion Grosse Pointe Post 303 for its meeting on Jan. 20 at 6 p.m.
Your Old Mansion: Face Value: Contextual Cataloging of Historic Native American Photographs
Presented by the Grosse Pointe Artists Association as part of its Your Old Mansion lecture series celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday, this lecture features Jakob Dopp of the William L. Clements Library discussing the Richard Pohrt, Jr. Collection of Native American Photography.
Grosse Pointe Veterans Club Meeting
Join the Grosse Pointe Veterans Club for its meeting on Jan. 8, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Portraits in the Style of Edouard Manet with Donald Cronkhite
One of the best ways to learn posthumously from a master painter is to paint a “master copy." In this workshop we will study Edouard Manet's portrait of Antonin Proust done in 1880. You can see it at the Toledo Museum of Art.
In this portrait, Manet uses bold and spirited brushwork to the capture the essence of Proust, considered a Parisian dandy.
American Legion Grosse Pointe Post 303 Meeting
Join the American Legion Grosse Pointe Post 303 for its meeting on Nov. 18 at 6 p.m.
Lines: Building Blocks of Art w/Saveria Giovinazzo
The line is one of the seven elements of art. For this workshop, Saveria Giovinazzo has developed a curriculum focused on exploring the use of lines in creating designs and balanced compositions.
Authors to the Pointe: Elizabeth Gilbert
The Grosse Pointe Library will host their popular "Authors to the Pointe" lecture at the War Memorial on Wednesday November 5th. This event will feature nationally acclaimed author and journalist Elizabeth Gilbert, whose book "Eat Pray Love" has sold over 30 million copies.
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!
Christmas Card Workshop: Japanese Woodblock Printing with Nobuko Yamasaki
Surprise your friends and family with a Holiday card you made especially for them using the Japanese woodblock printing.
Celebrated for her Japanese woodblock prints, Nobuko will guide you through the process and provide the tools and most of the materials you will need to make a memorable Holiday card to share.
Portraits In The Style of John Singer Sargent
Learn classic portrait techniques by creating a “master copy” inspired by John Singer Sargent’s Study of an Egyptian Girl. Explore color, tone, and form as you study one of the 19th century’s greatest painters and his journey through Egypt.
Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra: Autumn Concert
The Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra is a community orchestra dedicated to providing live, classical symphonic music to the community while providing an opportunity for local professionals and accomplished amateurs to perform the classics.
Power of Pink
Surviving. Thriving. Inspiring.
Join us for an afternoon bringing awareness, education to breast cancer and access to women's health resources available in our community.
Grosse Pointe Veterans Club Meeting
Join the Grosse Pointe Veterans Club for its meeting on Feb. 13 at 2 p.m.
Evening Community Yoga
Free Community Yoga!
Breathe, stretch, and destress with our incredible yoga instructors in the beautiful surroundings of The War Memorial. Classes are perfect for any level whether you’re looking to try something new, are a long-time yogi, or anywhere in between.
Come to as many classes as you like. Please bring your own mat.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
All Blood Types Needed! Register today for the American Red Cross Blood Drive, taking place in the War Memorial Ballroom on October 7 from 12pm-6pm
Some Assembly Required: An Assemblage Workshop with Marat Paransky
Some Assembly Required is a one-day workshop that will cover some of the many materials and techniques used in creating three-dimensional artworks. Through both demos and slideshows, there will be detailed instruction on:
Paintings from Family Photos with Liz Frankland
Together you will bring your favorite family photos to life. The photos you choose to work from can be in black and white and/or color, from any era. If you are unsure which photo to choose, bring a few options and Liz will discuss the compositional elements with you, helping you determine the best one to use as a reference.