Arts & Culture Events — The War Memorial
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:17
Arts & Culture Events — The War Memorial
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Arts & Culture Events
Connecting Our Community Through Culture
Find one of our Arts & Culture events to pique your curiosity, revive your soul, or enrich your mind.
Apr 26, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
11:00 – 13:00
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Jazz Brunch Featuring Dave Bennett
Apr 26, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
11:00 – 13:00
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Dave Bennett returns for a vibrant Jazz Brunch pairing live jazz with exceptional food, drink, and lakeside atmosphere.
Apr 26, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
11:00 – 13:00
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Apr 28, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
18:00 – 19:30
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
War Memorial Museum Community Listening Session
Apr 28, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
18:00 – 19:30
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Be part of a thoughtful community conversation about the future of The War Memorial’s museum experience. Each gathering includes light refreshments and a brief tour of the historic Alger House.
Apr 28, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
18:00 – 19:30
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
May 3, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
11:30 – 13:30
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Lavender & Love : A Mother's Day Wreath Making Workshop
May 3, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
11:30 – 13:30
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Celebrate the beauty of Mother’s Day with a relaxing,
hands-on workshop
where you’ll create your very own dried lavender wreath using fragrant lavender grown organically on a family-run farm in South Boardman
May 3, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
11:30 – 13:30
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
May
4
May 4, 2026 – May 5, 2026
6:30 PM
18:30
6:30 PM
Grief Dialogues: In the Wake of Life
May 4, 2026 – May 5, 2026
6:30 PM
18:30
6:30 PM
In the Wake of Life
is an immersive theatrical experience combining performance, music, and interactive elements to explore dying, death, and grief. Both tender and unexpectedly humorous, it creates space for reflection, conversation, and shared understanding.
May 4, 2026 – May 5, 2026
6:30 PM
18:30
6:30 PM
May
12
May 12, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
18:00 – 20:00
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Silent Book Club at The War Memorial
May 12, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
18:00 – 20:00
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us at
The War Memorial’s Silent Book Club
! Bring your current read—no assigned books, no pressure. Settle in, find a cozy spot, and enjoy an hour of peaceful, uninterrupted reading. We’ll kick off with a quick chat to get comfortable, then dive into our books.
Perfect for introverts, book lovers, and anyone looking to unwind.
All are welcome!
May 12, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
18:00 – 20:00
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
May
13
May 13, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Puzzle Palooza
May 13, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Get ready for a night of fast hands, sharp minds, and friendly competition! At Puzzle Palooza, teams of
2, 4—or even the whole family—
will race the clock and each other in a timed puzzle showdown for prizes and bragging rights inside the historic War Memorial mansion.
May 13, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
May
17
May 17, 2026
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
12:45 – 13:45
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
In Her Garden Luncheon- Honoring Marion Alger
May 17, 2026
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
12:45 – 13:45
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
We are honoring the legacy of Marion Alger, whose generous gift of her family home, The Moorings, shaped what would later become The War Memorial.
May 17, 2026
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
12:45 – 13:45
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
May
21
May 21, 2026
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
18:30 – 19:30
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
May 21, 2026
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
18:30 – 19:30
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Candlelight
concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Detroit. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Fleetwood Mac at The War Memorial under the gentle glow of candlelight.
May 21, 2026
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
18:30 – 19:30
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
May
21
May 21, 2026
8:45 PM – 9:45 PM
20:45 – 21:45
8:45 PM – 9:45 PM
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
May 21, 2026
8:45 PM – 9:45 PM
20:45 – 21:45
8:45 PM – 9:45 PM
Candlelight
concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Detroit. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and The Beatles at The War Memorial under the gentle glow of candlelight.
May 21, 2026
8:45 PM – 9:45 PM
20:45 – 21:45
8:45 PM – 9:45 PM
Jun
2
Jun 2, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
19:00 – 20:30
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
An Evening with David Syme
Jun 2, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
19:00 – 20:30
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Dubbed by
The London Times
as “…the immensely-accomplished American pianist,” David Syme has performed in major venues across Europe, Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Of his playing, the
Prague Post
said, “David Syme is a consummate pianist — bold and forceful, subtle and tender, summoning whatever the notes call for, but injecting his own affinity, interpretation and flexibility.”
Jun 2, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
19:00 – 20:30
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Jun
3
Jun 3, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
19:00 – 20:00
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
An Evening with Author Ruta Sepetys
Jun 3, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
19:00 – 20:00
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The War Memorial welcomes Ruta Sepetys — internationally acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction published in over sixty countries and forty languages — as she launches her latest novel,
A Fortune of Sand
. Set against the crumbling grandeur of 1920s Detroit, it's a haunting story of glamour, grift, and the women who demand to be seen.
Jun 3, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
19:00 – 20:00
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Jun
17
Jun 17, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
18:30 – 20:00
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Low Country-style Shrimp Boil
Jun 17, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
18:30 – 20:00
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us for an evening of Southern-inspired flavors, craft brews, and lakeside charm at this summertime social at The War Memorial!
Jun 17, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
18:30 – 20:00
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Jul
15
Jul 15, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SummerFest Concert: Rhythm Society Orchestra
Jul 15, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
We’ll kick off our 2026 season on July 15th with 15-piece dance band, the Rhythm Society Orchestra, performing a WWII/1940’s-esque set list in Army Air Force uniforms worn by the Glenn Miller band.
Jul 15, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Jul
22
Jul 22, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SummerFest Movie: The Sandlot
Jul 22, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Bring the whole family for a movie about the enduring power of childhood friendship against the backdrop of America’s favorite pastime. Join Smalls, Squints, Ham, Yeah-Yeah, and Benny for an fun outdoor movie night.
Jul 22, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Jul
29
Jul 29, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SummerFest Concert: 1981 The Concert – A Simon and Garfunkel Tribute
Jul 29, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Our second SummerFest concert features the music of Paul Simon, one of America’s greatest and most celebrated songwriters.
Jul 29, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Aug
5
Aug 5, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SummerFest Movie: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Aug 5, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad and Bowser reunite in this super sequel! It takes a lot of power to save the Galaxy!
Aug 5, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Aug
12
Aug 12, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SummerFest Concert: Thornetta Davis
Aug 12, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
For our final concert of the series, we celebrate the blues, a genre that holds the distinction of being perhaps America’s greatest cultural gift to the world, serving as the foundation of Jazz, R&B and Rock’n’roll music. Who better to showcase this uniquely American sound than Detroit’s own Queen of the Blues?
Aug 12, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
0
Arts & Culture Events
Connecting Our Community Through Culture
Find one of our Arts & Culture events to pique your curiosity, revive your soul, or enrich your mind.
Apr 26, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
11:00 – 13:00
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Jazz Brunch Featuring Dave Bennett
Apr 26, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
11:00 – 13:00
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Dave Bennett returns for a vibrant Jazz Brunch pairing live jazz with exceptional food, drink, and lakeside atmosphere.
Apr 26, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
11:00 – 13:00
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Apr 28, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
18:00 – 19:30
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
War Memorial Museum Community Listening Session
Apr 28, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
18:00 – 19:30
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Be part of a thoughtful community conversation about the future of The War Memorial’s museum experience. Each gathering includes light refreshments and a brief tour of the historic Alger House.
Apr 28, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
18:00 – 19:30
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
May 3, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
11:30 – 13:30
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Lavender & Love : A Mother's Day Wreath Making Workshop
May 3, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
11:30 – 13:30
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Celebrate the beauty of Mother’s Day with a relaxing,
hands-on workshop
where you’ll create your very own dried lavender wreath using fragrant lavender grown organically on a family-run farm in South Boardman
May 3, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
11:30 – 13:30
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
May
4
May 4, 2026 – May 5, 2026
6:30 PM
18:30
6:30 PM
Grief Dialogues: In the Wake of Life
May 4, 2026 – May 5, 2026
6:30 PM
18:30
6:30 PM
In the Wake of Life
is an immersive theatrical experience combining performance, music, and interactive elements to explore dying, death, and grief. Both tender and unexpectedly humorous, it creates space for reflection, conversation, and shared understanding.
May 4, 2026 – May 5, 2026
6:30 PM
18:30
6:30 PM
May
12
May 12, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
18:00 – 20:00
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Silent Book Club at The War Memorial
May 12, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
18:00 – 20:00
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us at
The War Memorial’s Silent Book Club
! Bring your current read—no assigned books, no pressure. Settle in, find a cozy spot, and enjoy an hour of peaceful, uninterrupted reading. We’ll kick off with a quick chat to get comfortable, then dive into our books.
Perfect for introverts, book lovers, and anyone looking to unwind.
All are welcome!
May 12, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
18:00 – 20:00
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
May
13
May 13, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Puzzle Palooza
May 13, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Get ready for a night of fast hands, sharp minds, and friendly competition! At Puzzle Palooza, teams of
2, 4—or even the whole family—
will race the clock and each other in a timed puzzle showdown for prizes and bragging rights inside the historic War Memorial mansion.
May 13, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
May
17
May 17, 2026
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
12:45 – 13:45
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
In Her Garden Luncheon- Honoring Marion Alger
May 17, 2026
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
12:45 – 13:45
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
We are honoring the legacy of Marion Alger, whose generous gift of her family home, The Moorings, shaped what would later become The War Memorial.
May 17, 2026
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
12:45 – 13:45
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
May
21
May 21, 2026
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
18:30 – 19:30
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
May 21, 2026
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
18:30 – 19:30
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Candlelight
concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Detroit. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Fleetwood Mac at The War Memorial under the gentle glow of candlelight.
May 21, 2026
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
18:30 – 19:30
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
May
21
May 21, 2026
8:45 PM – 9:45 PM
20:45 – 21:45
8:45 PM – 9:45 PM
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
May 21, 2026
8:45 PM – 9:45 PM
20:45 – 21:45
8:45 PM – 9:45 PM
Candlelight
concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Detroit. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and The Beatles at The War Memorial under the gentle glow of candlelight.
May 21, 2026
8:45 PM – 9:45 PM
20:45 – 21:45
8:45 PM – 9:45 PM
Jun
2
Jun 2, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
19:00 – 20:30
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
An Evening with David Syme
Jun 2, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
19:00 – 20:30
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Dubbed by
The London Times
as “…the immensely-accomplished American pianist,” David Syme has performed in major venues across Europe, Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Of his playing, the
Prague Post
said, “David Syme is a consummate pianist — bold and forceful, subtle and tender, summoning whatever the notes call for, but injecting his own affinity, interpretation and flexibility.”
Jun 2, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
19:00 – 20:30
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Jun
3
Jun 3, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
19:00 – 20:00
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
An Evening with Author Ruta Sepetys
Jun 3, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
19:00 – 20:00
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The War Memorial welcomes Ruta Sepetys — internationally acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction published in over sixty countries and forty languages — as she launches her latest novel,
A Fortune of Sand
. Set against the crumbling grandeur of 1920s Detroit, it's a haunting story of glamour, grift, and the women who demand to be seen.
Jun 3, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
19:00 – 20:00
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Jun
17
Jun 17, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
18:30 – 20:00
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Low Country-style Shrimp Boil
Jun 17, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
18:30 – 20:00
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us for an evening of Southern-inspired flavors, craft brews, and lakeside charm at this summertime social at The War Memorial!
Jun 17, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
18:30 – 20:00
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Jul
15
Jul 15, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SummerFest Concert: Rhythm Society Orchestra
Jul 15, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
We’ll kick off our 2026 season on July 15th with 15-piece dance band, the Rhythm Society Orchestra, performing a WWII/1940’s-esque set list in Army Air Force uniforms worn by the Glenn Miller band.
Jul 15, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Jul
22
Jul 22, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SummerFest Movie: The Sandlot
Jul 22, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Bring the whole family for a movie about the enduring power of childhood friendship against the backdrop of America’s favorite pastime. Join Smalls, Squints, Ham, Yeah-Yeah, and Benny for an fun outdoor movie night.
Jul 22, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Jul
29
Jul 29, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SummerFest Concert: 1981 The Concert – A Simon and Garfunkel Tribute
Jul 29, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Our second SummerFest concert features the music of Paul Simon, one of America’s greatest and most celebrated songwriters.
Jul 29, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Aug
5
Aug 5, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SummerFest Movie: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Aug 5, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad and Bowser reunite in this super sequel! It takes a lot of power to save the Galaxy!
Aug 5, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Aug
12
Aug 12, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SummerFest Concert: Thornetta Davis
Aug 12, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
For our final concert of the series, we celebrate the blues, a genre that holds the distinction of being perhaps America’s greatest cultural gift to the world, serving as the foundation of Jazz, R&B and Rock’n’roll music. Who better to showcase this uniquely American sound than Detroit’s own Queen of the Blues?
Aug 12, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18:00 – 21:00
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM