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El Encuentro - The Latin Legacy Salsa Affair
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month The War Memorial presents: “El Encuentro” The Latin Legacy Salsa Affair.
Hallows’ Eve Masquerade
Celebrate Halloween in style with an elegant evening in the Alger Center Ballroom.
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.
Candlelight Open Air Concert: A Tribute to Adele
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of live music lilke never before. Discover the timeless songs of The Wizard of Oz, performed by a string ensemble in the glow of candlelight in The War Memorial’s Ballroom.
Candlelight: The Wizard of Oz - A Classical Concert
We wish to welcome you to Candlelight: The Wizard of Oz - A Classical Concert in Detroit! This enchanting live music experience, brought to you by Warner Bros. and Candlelight, promises nostalgia, wonder, and a touch of magic as we relive the greatest songs from the 1939 classic, The Wizard of Oz.
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.
SummerFest Lecture: Motown Meets the Movement with Chris Hemler
Prior to the SummerFest Concert Series finale at The War Memorial, join us for a historical lecture led by Chris Hemler. His talk will explore the transformative role of music in the 1960s, amid the Vietnam War.
SummerFest Concert: Motown Museum presents Drey Skonie & the Klouds
Get ready for an unforgettable night of soul, rhythm, and pure Motown magic at SummerFest with Motown Museum Hitsville Arts Drey Skonie & The Klouds!
Candlelight Open Air Concert: A Tribute to Adele
Candlelight Open Air concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Detroit. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Adele at The War Memorial under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Candlelight Open Air Concert: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Detroit. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Fleetwood Mac at The War Memorial under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Thank you to our sponsors
Charles Schwab GP Community Advocate Sponsor
George Johnson & Company Arts & Culture Friend Sponsor
Wolverine Packing Co. Patriotic Advocate Sponsor
Jeffrey Smith & Lisa Vallee-Smith Patriotic Partner Sponsor
Frank Rewold & Sons Patriotic Partner Sponsor
Grosse Pointe Garden Center Patriotic Friend Sponsor
Butcher & Butcher Construction Co. Patriotic Host Sponsor