Events
Dally in the Alley
(http://www.dallyinthealle...) an annual festival of live music, visual arts, performance, food and beer that takes place in the alleys of the cass corridor, the weekend after labor day.
Dirty Show
(http://www.dirtydetroit.com) detroit international erotic art exhibition, popular event.
Detroit's Vibrant, Underground Arts Scene
Detroit is home to over 80 galleries, with artists hailing from around the world. artists are attracted to detroit due to its abundance of raw, under-utilized industrial space and its inspiring environment of pre-depression era buildings. detroit's public information campaign, "the world is coming, get in the game" (http://www.theworldiscomi...) features an online tour (http://www.theworldiscomi...) of this arts scene.
Fash Bash
(http://www.dia.org/) a cutting edge fashion event and fund raiser coordinated by the detroit institute of arts, featuring big name celebrities, traditionally held in august.
Detroit's Music Scene
The detroit sound is the sound of the world. it is shaped by detroit's unique past, its cultural diversity, its energy and its future. detroit's public information campaign, "the world is coming, get in the game" features an online tour of this music scene. keep in mind that unlike some cities, there is no central entertainment district greektown only partially counts and many up and coming groups play at venues scattered throughout the area. website motor city blog (http://motorcityblog.blog...) lists music events happening in the detroit area.
Theatre
The Majestic Theater
At 4120-4140 woodward avenue combines a show space, a theater, cafe and a bowling alley. rock -n- bowl is in the majestic theater complex. the oldest bowling alley in the state. djs play old-school punk and new wave music while you bowl. you can get up close and personal to the bands or shoot pool while listening to live music. highly recommended for checking out some new music whether it be local or a touring band.
Fisher Theatre
This theatre is located inside the Fisher Building and is one of Detroit's oldest venues. The theatre is adorned with marble, Indian rosewood and walnut paneling, and crystal and bronze decorative work.