Tiny Porch Concert: Dion Jackson Jr. & De’mi Alyse
PAST EVENT Saturday, June 1 | 1 – 6PM
Each Tiny Porch Concert creates space for our artists to display their talent with help from a live band. Get ready for 45 minutes of music, featuring classic Motown covers and original songs from each artist right here on Rocket Plaza. This is a family friendly show with food trucks and yard games.
Pushing Culture Forward: A Motown and Techno Story
PAST EVENT Saturday, June 8 | 4 – 8PM
In partnership with Submerge Record Distribution and Underground Resistance, A Motown and Techno Story is the first series of events featuring live DJs, voices from the Techno revolution and Motown Records centered around the impact of Motown and how it inspired other genres of music.
Juneteenth Jubilee Block Party
PAST EVENT Friday, June 14 | 6 – 10PM
Friday, June 14 from 6-10PM, meet us at the Museum for free tours for the first hour, followed by special performances from our Hitsville NEXT artists. This interactive, educational, and art-driven block party experience will highlight and showcase the spirit of the community while emphasizing the importance of Juneteenth with a multi-generational celebration.
Motown Hustlers
PAST EVENT Saturday, June 22 | 12 – 4PM
Detroit Motown Hustlers @ Motown Museum! Join us for fun on the Rocket Plaza with Hustle lessons and dancing to the sounds of DJ Sam Smooth. Hustle lessons instructed by Louis and the Hustle Team. You won’t want to miss our “Dancing in the Street” event!
A Motown Marketplace
PAST EVENT Saturday, June 29 | 12 – 4PM
Come see about me! In the spirit of both Pop Gordy and Berry Gordy Jr., we’re celebrating local entrepreneurship with a marketplace on Rocket Plaza. Completed with yard games and Museum tours, come out and engage with your neighbors and shop local!
Tiny Porch Concert: Sage & Alise King
PAST EVENT Saturday, July 6 | 1 – 6PM
Each Tiny Porch Concert creates space for our artists to display their talent with help from a live band. Get ready for 45 minutes of music, featuring classic Motown covers and original songs from each artist right here on Rocket Plaza. This is a family friendly show with food trucks and yard games.
Vinyl Record Day
PAST EVENT Saturday, July 13 | 12 – 4PM
Join us for Vinyl Day at Motown Museum, a celebration for record aficionados, collectors and independent record shops in our neighborhood. We are setting up shop on the plaza to buy, sell and trade all genres of music from each decade. Come browse rare 45s and catch a groove with a vinyl DJ set. Completed with yard games, food trucks and Museum tours, this event will bring forth vinyl and Motown fans of all kinds in the name of music.
The Divine 9 Greek Day
PAST EVENT Saturday, July 20 | 1 – 6PM
Indulge in Greek life with a celebration of culture and Divine Nine excellence. Gather in community, reconnect and relive memories right here on Rocket Plaza. With sounds by DJ Unkle Eli, enjoy live music, dancing, food trucks, and more!
Synergy Samba @ Motown Museum
PAST EVENT Sunday, July 21 | 12AM – 4PM
Join us for fun on Rocket Plaza with Brazilian Samba lessons mixing cultures across borders with the Motown sound. Samba lessons from lead instructor Caroline Noel. You won’t want to miss our “Dancing in the Street” event!
Divinity United: A Showcase of Gospel Quartets
PAST EVENT Saturday, July 27 | 12 – 4PM
In partnership with Detroit United Quartet Ministries, this event will highlight 10 gospel quartets from across Metro Detroit Area with live performances, reviving the rich history and ties between quartets and Motown artists. Hosted by Kim Spivey and Alice Todd from WMKM 1440 AM, this will be a family friendly event including food trucks, souvenir shop, and yard games. Join us on an uplifting day full of soulful sounds.
Revs & Rhythms with Competition Corvette Club of Michigan
PAST EVENT Saturday, August 3 | 9AM – 1PM
Enjoy the craftsmanship of the Chevrolet Corvette in collaboration with the Competition Corvette Club of Michigan. This family-friendly event features a live DJ, coffee, vendors, yard games, and raffle prizes from the Museum’s gift shop!
Tiny Porch Concert: Jack Williams III & Chase Alan
PAST EVENT Saturday, August 10 | 1 – 6PM
Each Tiny Porch Concert creates space for our artists to display their talent with help from a live band. Get ready for 45 minutes of music, featuring classic Motown covers and original songs from each artist right here on Rocket Plaza. This is a family friendly show with food trucks and yard games.
Back to School Jam
PAST EVENT Saturday, August 24 | 12 – 4PM
Parents, bring the students in your life down to Motown Museum as we celebrate them during our Back to School Jam. We’re sending kids off with school supplies and songs for their souls. With performances from our Lyric Project singer-songwriters and our second-place winner of Amplify the Sound of Detroit Singing Competition, 16-year-old @thekodiechandler. A special giveaway of 500 drumsticks from Grammy-nominated Music Director, producer, songwriter, and musician to the stars @thaddeusdixon. School supplies are limited so don’t wait, come and enjoy the fun!
A Motown Marketplace
PAST EVENT Saturday, August 31 | 12 – 4PM
In the spirit of Berry Gordy, we celebrate and support local entrepreneurs and artists. This marketplace will feature oil paintings, handmade candles, jewelry and more. To add an extra layer of fun, painter and photographer Jason Johnson will conduct an interactive painting workshop at 12PM and 2PM. Workshop supplies will be available, first come first serve. Come join the fun!
Detroit Bass Day
PAST EVENT Saturday, September 7 | 12 – 4PM
We’re saluting 65 Years of Motown at our annual Detroit Bass Day on Rocket Plaza.
In partnership with One Global Band, we’re paying tribute to some of the greatest bassists of all time. Join us as we plug 65 bass players of all ages into our system to jam over 10 classic Motown songs. With food trucks, vendors and great music, you’re bound to have the most fun at the mega jam of the year!
