Friday Night Live! Mr. B’s Blues and Boogie Festival
- 7 & 8:30 p.m. | Fri, Apr 26 , 2019
- Detroit Institute of Arts - Rivera Court
The DIA is hosting an additional evening of Boogie Woogie piano featuring Mr. B and an assortment of guests
Events
Free
Italian Film Festival USA: Una storia senza nome (The Stolen Caravaggio)
- Fri, Apr 26 , 2019
- 7:00 PM
- Detroit Film Theatre
Valeria, the young secretary of a film producer, lives a secluded life in the same apartment building as her eccentric mother.
82nd Detroit Public Schools Community District Student Exhibition
- Sat, Apr 27 - Sun, Jun 2, 2019
- Detroit Institute of Arts
This annual exhibition features imaginative works created by Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) students in grades K-12.
Free Family Fun! Gallery Games
- 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Saturdays and Sundays , 2019
- Detroit Institute of Arts
Look for the Gallery Games cart in Prentis Court by Artie the Donkey for free family fun with take-away games to play in the museum.
Free Family Fun! Gallery Adventures
- 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Saturdays and Sundays , 2019
- Detroit Institute of Arts
Docents will provide pop-up tours and engagement activities for children and their families.
Drawing in the Galleries
- Sat, Apr 27 , 2019
- 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Detroit Institute of Arts - Dutch Golden Age
Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection.
Drop-In Workshop: Bug Puppets
- Sat, Apr 27, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Sun, Apr 28, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m., 2019
- Detroit Institute of Arts - Art Making Studio
Use foamcore, toothpicks, pipe cleaners and beads to make a fantastic bug puppet on a stick.
Family Tours | Saturday & Sunday
- 1 p.m. | Every Saturday & Sunday , 2019
- Detroit Institute of Arts
Your guide for family tours awaits in the Great Hall. Weather permitting, your adventure may include outdoor objects.
Puppet Performance: Go Home Tiny Monster
- Sat, Apr 27, 2:00 p.m. | Sun, Apr 28, 2:00 p.m. , 2019
- Detroit Institute of Arts - Lecture Hall
A touchingly absurd story about family, home, and a gaggle of wacky monsters, featuring their trademark mix of puppetry, silliness, physical theater, live music, and surprising poignancy
The "Big Picture" Guided Tour
- 3 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays , 2019
- Detroit Institute of Arts
Every Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. take a free guided tour of the Detroit Institute of Arts' collection.
Tours depart from the Great Hall at 3 p.m.
The Big Picture Guided Tour is also at 1 p.m. every Tuesday through ...