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SNACKS GROUP EXHIBITION FEAT. MIKE BURDICK, JAMES NOELLERT & VAUGHN TAORMINA

PLAYGROUND DETROIT presents the artwork of Mike Burdick, James Noellert and Vaughn Taormina in the upcoming group exhibition, Snacks, opening on May 12th. The exhibition explores a mutual adoration of one anothers work, on-going conversations together and the range of their individual illustrative styles. Artwork will feature scenic illustrative paintings reflective of the trio’s minimal style and maximum wit- […]

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VICTORIA SHAHEEN: DECONSTRUCTING CAPITALISM WITH NICHE OBJECTS

Detroit visual artist, Victoria Shaheen has dedicated her artistic practice to unpacking what exactly this fascination with “kitsch” objects means for us as a society.  We all know the feeling — you’re mindlessly wandering through a yard sale or antique store when you see that one, tiny object that you absolutely must-have. It could be a […]

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DETROIT BUREAU OF SOUND PRESENTS YAKROPOLIS WSG AHYA SIMONE ON MAY 4TH

Yakropolis, a collaboration between industrial folk trio, YAK and the Akropolis Reed Quintet has created a “many-headed octaphonic sound beast.” In partnership with Detroit Bureau of Sound, PLAYGROUND DETROIT is hosting a special performance by Yakropolis featuring an immersive experience with a solo harp performance from Ahya Simone (of Seraphine Collective) and 3D projection mapping on  May 4th. Learn more about […]

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FREEP FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS IN ITS FIFTH YEAR OF MUST-SEE MOVIES

The Freep Film Festival is back for its fifth year with a documentary-focused lineup that features films with a strong connection to Detroit and Michigan. The festival takes place from April 11-15th with more than 70 programs that hope to foster engagement and discussion about issues and challenges we face, while celebrating what makes us unique. […]

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ZACH THOMPSON SHARES HIS PERSONAL UNIVERSE WITH “CHESS MOVES” SOLO EXHIBITION

Like many artists,  Zach Thompson has created his own universe to exist in. One that fuses medieval staples like swords, kings and queens with distorted futuristic settings and mythical beings that meld nostalgia with human form. The self-taught artist will be sharing this universe with the rest of the world on Friday, April 13th at […]

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EmpowHER DETROIT CELEBRATES FEMALE-OWNED BUSINESSES IN DETROIT

On April 25th, NEXTGen Detroit will host EmpowHER Detroit, to hear firsthand about the triumphs and challenges of young, female entrepreneurs in the City of Detroit. Four boss ladies with Detroit-based businesses will represent at this panel discussion, moderated by Stacy Goldberg, Founder and CEO of Savorfull. MEET THE PANELISTS: Rachel Lutz Owner, Peacock Room, Frida, […]

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PREMIERE: COUSIN MOUTH DEBUTS ‘TAKE CARE OF ME’ MUSIC VIDEO FROM ALBUM ‘MEDUSA’

Intense emotions fuel great art as any artist knows, and sometimes the epicenter of pain serves as a masterpiece’s muse. True to this paradox, the Cousin Mouth duo has dug into very personal themes and toiled in the studio to bring forth their debut album, Medusa. Watch the music video premiere of ‘Take Care of Me,’ […]

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SAM AUSTINS RETURNS WITH DEBUT OF ‘FENTY’ MUSIC VIDEO

Sam Austins is back with “Fenty,” his first offering since 2017’s ANGST EP. “Fenty” is Sam’s celebration of a brand that changed the game for cultural conceptions of beauty.  This track is his first single released since that prophetic statement, and drops within a dense schedule of winter/spring releases that includes three new music videos where […]

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REVIVAL CITIES VIDEO SERIES DEBUTS PILOT EPISODE FEATURING DETROIT

Revival Cities Pilot Episode heads to Detroit to get the pulse of an ’emerging art city,’ The Series promotes a variety of emerging art cities, their uprising cultural markets, influence on the global economy, and revitalization of the communities they are active within. Revival Cities structures and promotes cultural, urbanistic and art projects to build opportunities and […]

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‘SOUND BATH’ WASHES OVER THE SCHVITZ FEATURING LIVE DJ SETS

SOUND BATH is an innovative concert series where you can listen to live music while you steam. Guests get to enjoy some R&R in a sauna and bath at The Schivtz, a recently renovated and restored 100-year old historic bathhouse in the North End neighborhood of Detroit. The series will run through the summer, featuring four […]

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CreativeMornings/Detroit Presents Laura Khalil on Courage

This month, we join the global CreativeMornings community in a conversation about COURAGE a theme chosen by our friends at CreativeMornings/Oakland chapter, and illustrated by Annie Wong. On March 16th 8:30am at PLAYGROUND DETROIT and CreativeMornings/Detroit will gather to talk with Laura Khalil about “Courage.” Space is limited, breakfast and coffee will be served. Theme 64: Courage– When researching or […]

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ART BABES PRESENT “PROBLEMATIC” GROUP EXHIBITION AT THE SCHVITZ

Art Babes is a femme intersectional art collective based in Detroit, MI dedicated to creating supportive spaces for femme creatives to make work, share resources and promote themselves. On Sunday, March 4th at 5p, following the Ladies Brunch at The Schvitz, Art Babes presents PROBLEMATIC, their third group exhibition, curated by Cyrah. Among the participating visual artists […]

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