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Families are invited to Lathrup Village's first-ever Juneteenth Celebration with entertainment, music, panel discussion and food trucks. Entertainment includes storytelling, music and more. Kids activities include a bounce house and obstacle course. A panel discussion with key community leaders including Rep. Kyra Bolden, Rep. Tyrone Carter, Judge Shelia Johnson...
Families are encouraged to grab a bike, vespa, skateboard, scooter or walk to celebrate Juneteenth. The route will begin at Michigan Avenue and Schaefer and end at City Hall Park. Several stops are planned along the route. The Stroll and Roll will also have an array of fun activities geared...
Families can gather to help kick off the Dexter District Library's summer reading program, Tails and Tales, with magician Cameron Zvara. This 45-minute show is full of magic, card tricks, comedy and audience participation. Registration is required. The Zoom link will be emailed before the program. The reading program is...
Families can gather to celebrate the completion of the Dexter District Library's summer reading program, Tails and Tales, with storyteller Mat Emerick as Professor Snoopenheimer. This entertaining performance is full of information about "cryptids," animals that are reported, but not proven to exist (like Big Foot). Registration is required....
All ages are invited to enjoy an outdoor performance by the dynamic, world-class Detroit Youth Choir. Socially distant seating will be provided. Socially distanced seating is provided. The DYC teaches and develops students between the ages of 8-18 through music education, dance, and theatrical arts throughout the Detroit Metropolitan...
The four-day conference aimed at high school girls and non-binary students will feature breakout, professional development and keynote sessions led by industry leaders from numerous backgrounds. Speakers scheduled include Dixie Adams and Kelly Chambliss (IBM), Alyssa Miller, a cybersecurity expert, Madhulika Guhathakurta (NASA) and Hope Goins (Department of Homeland...
Kids are invited to dress up as their favorite Avengers to meet their heroes. Scheduled to appear are Panther Hero, Incredible Giant, American Hero, Spider Character, Iron Hero, Marvelous Hero and Widow Hero. Children dressed in costume can collect a free super hero cape while supplies last.
Event Cost: Free
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