One Detroit Weekend: June 16, 2023
Clip: Season 7 Episode 54 | 1m 55sVideo has Closed Captions
Check out Father’s Day events, Juneteenth celebrations and more on “One Detroit Weekend.”
Looking for something to do this weekend? From ways to celebrate Father’s Day to a host of Juneteenth events around the city, a luxury car experience and more, Detroit has a lot to offer this weekend. One Detroit contributor Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ shares what you can do around the region during the June 16 weekend and into next week on “One Detroit Weekend.”
One Detroit is a local public television program presented by Detroit PBS
One Detroit Weekend: June 16, 2023
Clip: Season 7 Episode 54 | 1m 55sVideo has Closed Captions
Looking for something to do this weekend? From ways to celebrate Father’s Day to a host of Juneteenth events around the city, a luxury car experience and more, Detroit has a lot to offer this weekend. One Detroit contributor Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ shares what you can do around the region during the June 16 weekend and into next week on “One Detroit Weekend.”
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So let's get to it.
On Friday June 16th, join a book talk.
"King: A Life."
The book talk launches a week of celebrations for Juneteenth, and the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's 1963 Walk to Freedom in Detroit.
Also on Friday at the DIA, the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival presents Shouse: Schumann and Shostakovich with performances by the Pelia and Hesper string quartets.
The Chamber Music Festival will continue for two weeks through June 24th.
So stay tuned for more information on the performances.
If you're looking for a little more speed and thrills in your entertainment this weekend, head to the M1 Concourse June 15th through 18th for the extreme experience where you can jump into supercars like Lamborghini, Porsches, and more to drive around the world class racetrack.
On June 16th, you can listen to Ben Sharkey at Andiamo Showroom while participating in a wine tasting dinner.
Sharkey's jazz, soul, and pop music is set to pair perfectly with the meal.
And of course, there are many Juneteenth celebrations this week, including Batch Brewing Company's Beats and BBQ Block Party June 16th, the celebration of Freedom, and the Juneteenth Freedom Fest on June 18th at Eastern Markets Shed five.
There's always so much going on in and around Detroit.
Here are more events for you to check out.
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16th annual Silence the Violence march against gun violence
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The Church of the Messiah’s 16th annual Silence the Violence march against gun violence. (6m 18s)
Gen Z panel discusses the future of work, higher education
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Three Gen Z students share thoughts on the future of work and placemaking in Michigan. (5m 55s)
Reflecting on Detroit’s 1963 Walk to Freedom 60 years later
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Rev. Dr. JoAnn Watson reflects on the Detroit Walk to Freedom for its 60th anniversary. (6m 20s)
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