What we’re about
This group is for (all) people over 50 who desire to get off the couch and offline to meet people and participate in activities and events that one might not want to attend alone.
We'll plan events and meet-ups for both working and retired people who live in Detroit. Most events will be in Detroit. Metro folks welcome. Meet-ups can include: lectures, theater events, live music, community events, day trips, etc.
If you have an idea for a meet-up, lets us know!
You must have a picture of you that is not blurry or far away to join the group. The whole point of joining meet-up is to meet other people and when meeting in person it helps to have a face to the name of people you're meeting.
If you are considering joining this group, please be aware that there is a $10/year fee, due after a trial.
It covers costs of organizer fee, venue rentals, supplies, or refreshments. There is also proven evidence that if you are paying a fee there is more accountability to actually participate.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Concert of Colors-FridayAretha Franklin Amphitheater , Detroit , MI
Concert of Colors is a global arts, music, and dance festival with food trucks featuring cuisine across the world, vendors/shopping, and nonprofit boots, offering information to make change for a better world for all of us. The Midwest’s largest global music festival featuring the biggest names in their genres, and it’s free! This music festival spans 5 days.
I'm choosing some venues that speak to me, maybe you'll be interested too and come along.
Friday's choice is at Aretha Franklin Theater
5-6 pm Sashu Amen-ra African Dance
6-6-45 Luv Locz Experiment-A genre-defying collective from Dayton and Cincinnati, blending reggae, funk, hip-hop, and jazz into a signature sound they call Caribbean Funk. More than a band, they're a movement rooted in love, unity, and self-discovery.
7:15-8:15 Babl' Bluz-(Morocco) Moroccan-French power quartet reclaim the blues for North Africa.
9-10 Mavis Staples-Mavis Staples is a celebrated American rhythm & blues and gospel singer, and civil rights activist who rose to fame with songs by The Staples Singers such as “I’ll take you there.” Her powerful, celebratory sound -with the Detroit River as the stage backdrop - will have audiences on their dancing feet in the warm summer Detroit air.
This event is free and Mavis Staples is a big draw. I'm going to go when the doors open-at 5. I'm willing to listen and watch all the other performers to see her. I'm sure they will also all be great, but for me the draw is Mavis.
As far as I know, right now, The Aretha Amphitheater isn't listing this on their website. I don't know how seating will go, considering free. If anyone knows, sees, or hears anything regarding this show/venue regarding signing up/registering please let me know.
Here is a link to much more information, history, and line-up for the festival. https://www.concertofcolors.com
Photo and some of the descriptions attributed to Concert of Colors.
