Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit

AfarOct 8

Photographer Elonte Davis shares the restaurants, green spaces, and cultural touchpoints that make Detroit's East Side worth the trip.

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Belle Isle ParkSightIsland park with skyline and river views.
Shinola HotelHotelQuintessentially Detroit.
Detroit Institute of ArtsMuseumVenue for Concert of Colors.
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American HistoryMuseumLocated in the city's Midtown Cultural Center, The Wright is one of the world's oldest and largest independent…
OsbornNeighborhoodOne of the best places to meet the real people of Detroit.
Zorba’s Coney IslandRestaurantA classic diner, open for breakfast.
Lape SoulfoodRestaurantTry turkey chops, macaroni, and greens.
Food ExchangeRestaurantOrder the Big Baby corned beef sandwich.
They SayRestaurantAnother East Side favorite.
Me & You Kitchen + CocktailsRestaurantFrames itself as “East Side energy”.
Blue Martini Sports LoungeRestaurantEnd your evening with a nightcap.
Belle Isle CasinoSightRenaissance Revival landmark available for private rental.
Movement Music FestivalFestivalAnnual electronic music festival at Hart Plaza.
Chevrolet Detroit Grand PrixFestivalRev races through downtown streets in early June.
Concert of ColorsFestivalHeats up each July in venues around Midtown.
Black Bottom | Black Legacy FestivalFestivalTakes place every year in mid-August.
Detroit Blues CafePub

AfarOct 6

From the MBAD African Bead Museum to Detroit's grandest boulevards, artist Olayami Dabls offers a journey through African culture and community.

Dabls was first curator and artist-in-residence

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MBAD African Bead MuseumMuseumCampus of murals and installations in NW Goldberg neighborhood
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American HistoryMuseumDabls was first curator and artist-in-residence
Bishop ParkSightEnjoy weekend entertainment like the Kickball Classic
West Grand BoulevardNeighborhoodNotable thoroughfare with art and people
WDET’s The BoulevardPlaceRadio show with techno and house soundtrack
Motown MuseumMuseumUndergoing a $75 million expansion slated to open in 2027
Fisher BuildingSightArt deco masterpiece known as Detroit’s largest art object
Peacock RoomRestaurantVintage, size-inclusive glamour retail experience
WoodwardNeighborhoodCentral avenue, home to the world’s first mile of concrete highway
Baobab FareRestaurantParagon of East African cuisine, nominated for James Beard Award
Yum VillageRestaurantAfro-Caribbean fare with locally sourced ingredients
Museum of Contemporary Art DetroitMuseumRecently hosted a retrospective of Dabls’ work
Hudson’s DetroitSightNewly built building with permanent installation of mural
Grand River AvenueNeighborhoodRoute to see Dabls’ public art murals
Beads muralSightDabls mural on the north wall
Snake muralSightDabls mural on the south wall

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History