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Clip: Season 7 Episode 38 | 2m 40s | Video has closed captioning.
Are you looking for some arts, culture, music and family-friendly fun to experience in Southeast Michigan this weekend? “Detroit Performs: Live from Marygrove” host Satori Shakoor shares what Detroit and other metro cities have on tap for the Feb. 17 weekend and into next week on “One Detroit Weekend.”
Aired: 02/16/23
in today's "One Detroit Weekend."
- Hi, I'm Satori Shakoor, with "One Detroit" and "Detroit Performs: Live from Marygrove."
Here are some fun things happening in and around the Detroit area over the weekend and beyond, for you to check out.
On Friday, February 17th, "The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers" is taking over the Southfield Pavilion for Black History Month.
We'll be hearing stories from Reverend Horace Sheffield the 3rd, Yusef Bunchy Shakur, Jill Chenault, and Dr. Mayowa Lisa Reynolds, with a guest appearance by former mayor of Southfield, Brenda Lawrence.
Stories with musical and dance performances start 7:00 PM.
But come early, to mix and mingle during the Pre-Glow Event, where you can shop black-owned retailers, get a drink at the bar, eat good food, and prepare to relax and unwind.
Beginning on the 17th, is "Swan Lake," Ballet Preljocaj, is performing the classic at the Detroit Opera House, through the 19th.
I say classic, but you will be entranced at how the dance company reinvents the piece into a contemporary ecological tragedy.
Also on the 17th, the incomparable Thornetta Davis, Detroit's "Queen of the Blues," will be performing at the Carr Center Gallery at the Park Shelton.
(Thornetta Davis song playing) I love Thornetta's voice, it's so rich and warm and mm!
And on the 18th immerse yourself in the joy of reading at Detroit Book City's seventh annual African-American Family Book Expo.
It's happening from 12:30 to 5:00, at People's Community Church.
Come and find some favorites to read.
And on Sunday the 19th, sit back and bask in the blues at Meadowbrook Theatre.
Enjoy "Blues in the Night," A performance of the Tony nominated musical score, that includes iconic songs from Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, and more.
There's always so much to do in Detroit.
Here are a few more events happening ahead.
Take a look and I hope to see you around D-Town.
Have a great weekend.
(relaxing theme music)
