What we’re about
If you enjoy the arts and expanding your perspective then this may be the group for you! Did you know there are OVER 50 museums in the Detroit Metro area as well as many cultural interests? Join us to enjoy this rich cultural history we have accumulated here over all these years!
We will have an event at least once a month. It will start with a venue throughout a particular museum or other cultural venue, then convene for a dinner or lunch where we can discuss our viewpoints of the art experience we shared.
All viewpoints need to be respected and treated with kindness. Since the host is expecting you and sometimes there are waitlists, we will abide by the common 3 no show rule before you would be considered for suspension.
Participation in finding and hosting events is always welcome so please feel free to know your ideas will be not only be welcome but part of what will make this group grow!
In addition we require a photo of yourself so we can recognize you at events. Do not apply with a generic photo.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Preservation Detroit French Roots Walking TourHart Plaza, Detroit, MI
Purchase tickets on Eventbrite.
Be sure to choose 10 am time slot.
This event will likely sell out.Preservation Detroit's summer weekday walking tour season returns for 2025. The day of the week and time varies by tour so please check each event listing carefully!
Celebrate Detroit's 324th Birthday!!
Founded in 1701 by French explorer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, the city of Detroit was under French rule for only sixty years through 1763. Yet its French roots are still present.
This tour explores Detroit's French heritage from Cadillac's landing in 1701 through some of the 19th century buildings still standing as well as 20th and 21st century statues, monuments, and murals remembering the French roots of Detroit. A descendant of one of Cadillac's Convoy, your tour guide will share the history of the French in Detroit as we walk about the heart of downtown Detroit.
The tour meets at 10 am next to the Cadillac Statue just east of the Dodge Fountain in Hart Plaza.
Parking: Metered on-street parking is available on downtown streets within the immediate downtown area. Several parking lots and garages are also located within walking distance.
Note: Restroom facilities may be unavailable along the tour route. - SOLD OUT! Palmer Woods 2025 Home and Garden TourDetroit Police 12th precinct, Detroit, MI
SOLD OUT!
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Be sure to choose 11:30 time slot. This event may sell out.Welcome to the Palmer Woods 2025 Home and Garden Tour, presented by our partners at Amazon! Get ready to explore ten beautiful homes and gardens on July 26, 2025. Join us for a day filled with inspiration and creativity as you wander through stunning landscapes and unique architecture. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gather ideas for your own home and garden projects. Please be sure to attend this special event!
### Tour Highlights
This year, our Tour will feature 10 locations, varying from garden-only experiences, full-home tours, or combinations of home + garden. This year's highlights include:
- A meticulously restored 1925 Tudor Revival that masterfully blends historic grandeur with modern luxury, featuring exquisite original details like revitalized German silver, soaring beamed ceilings, and custom renovations throughout its expansive multi-level layout. Featured recently in Crain's Detroit Business, this home is truly a show stopper!
- The gardens of the Frank Lloyd Wright Turkel House, a harmonious extension of the home’s iconic modernist design, featuring thoughtfully composed landscapes, native plantings, and serene outdoor spaces that reflect Wright’s vision of organic architecture and seamless indoor-outdoor living.
- The gardens and indoor solarium of a lovingly restored 1921 Dutch Colonial, which offers a lush and elegant retreat, with beautifully manicured landscaping, mature trees, and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces that complement the home’s classic architecture while providing a serene setting for relaxation and entertaining.
### Essential Information
- The tours are organized in timed shifts to help prevent crowding and provide a safer and more enjoyable experience.
- The Garden Party is open ONLY to "Tour + Garden Party" ticket holders.
- Entries begin at 10:00am, with the latest entry at 5:30pm.
- We will have door-to-door shuttles to each home from the off-site parking (across 7 Mile from Palmer Woods), where you can securely park your car.
- The number of attendees will be limited, so early ticket purchase is advised.
- Please plan for approximately 2 hours to view all ten homes.
- Tickets will be available at check-in, or may be printed ahead of time.
You will receive an email the week prior to the event with updated directions where to park and how to travel to each home. Please note that you may be asked to remove or cover your shoes when you enter each home.
Questions? Contact hgtour@palmerwoods.org or (313) 744-2624.
The Palmer Woods Association gratefully acknowledges the generous support of our sponsors, especially our presenting sponsor, Amazon. Proceeds from this tour help fund a variety of neighborhood beautification and community initiatives. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds is donated to local charities and foundations.
Where do we park?
Parking will be available at the Detroit Police 12th Precinct, located at 1441 W. Seven Mile Rd., or on the street in front of the 12th Precinct. Parking will be limited so please plan to carpool if possible. To ensure our shuttle buses can navigate easily, please avoid parking in the neighborhood.
Where do we check in?
Please check in at the 12th Precinct, where our friendly staff will be ready to welcome you. You’ll receive your wristband and tour guide and from there, you may hop on a shuttle or walk to your first home. Please note that guests will not be permitted to enter tour homes without wristbands.
How do we get around the neighborhood?
Shuttle buses will be available to transport you from the parking lot to each home. You’re also welcome to enjoy a leisurely walk between homes if you prefer, as several of our tour homes are within close proximity to each other. Please avoid driving from home to home while on the tour.Not open - SOLD OUT!! Free Guided Downtown Berkley Walking TourUllman's Health and Beauty, Berkley, MI
This is sponsored by City Institute:
THIS IS A NICE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY AFTERNOON WITH FRIENDS:
Most known for its quaint residential homes and tree lined streets, the inner-ring Detroit suburb of Berkley, Michigan has become one of the most desirable small cities in the United States. Berkely is much more than cute bungalows though. There are dozens of unique small businesses some of which have been around generations while others are opening all the time. Plus the city itself is working on some exciting projects and infrastructure to make the retail corridors and streetscapes even better than they already are.On this tour our local guide will take you inside small businesses and introduce you to entrepreneurs along the Coolidge corridor all the while providing you with a deeper look into the city's history, realities and what the future has in store for the 2.6 sq. mi. City of Berkley.
REGISTER FOR YOUR TICKET HERE:
https://app.gopassage.com/events/downtown-berkley-walking-tour/event_times/1690996This tour is part of our Regional Tour Series sponsored by Visit Detroit
Total Walking Distance: ~1.5 miles
Tour Duration: 2 hours
Weather Policy:
Tours will occur indefinitely, rain or shine, unless weather prohibits transportation or adversely affects our partners on the date of the tour for the time of the tour. If a severe weather event causes the tour to be canceled, City Institute will notify you via the email address hello@thecityinstitute.com.Accessibility:
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact hello@thecityinstitute.com at least 2 weeks prior to your desired tour date.Parking:
Free on-street parking is available along Coolidge around Ullman's Health and Beauty and close proximity municipal parking and bicycle parking are available along the sports field behind Bombshell Treat Bar.Not open - Java and Jazz Presents: Joan BelgraveDetroit Public Library, Detroit , MI
Register for this free event on Eventbrite.
Detroit has long been known as a great jazz town. Java and Jazz is the summer after-work concert series that showcases some of Detroit’s finest musicians! Join us at the Detroit Public Library from June thru August for free concerts held in the Clara Stanton Jones Friends Auditorium, with complimentary refreshments.
Joan Belgrave
Joan Belgrave is a vocalist, songwriter, and award-winning artist. She hosts a weekly radio show on WJZZ, “Groovin with Joan Belgrave.” From jazz, big band, blues, standards, gospel to contemporary R & B, Joan is adept at all musical styles and her versatility and passion for music is evident in every note.
