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Free things to do in Detroit soon

Mon16Nov

Drop-In Series: Beyond the Product

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 5:30 pm · Eastern Market
Tue17Nov

Office of Health Research Lunch and Learn: Topic and Presenter TBD

Free Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 12:00 pm · Nursing
Tue17Nov

Transfer Tuesdays: Drop-in transfer advising (in-person or virtual)

Free Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 1:00 pm · Undergraduate Library
Wed18Nov

Free Professional Headshots

Free Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · 11:00 am · Transfer and Adult Learner Lounge
Fri20Nov

Pure Barre in the Park

Free Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 10:00 am · Beacon Park
Sat21Nov

Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions

Free Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 11:00 am
Thu26Nov

Find a Cofounder / Help or Join a Tech Startup

Free Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 8:00 pm

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FAQ

What is Motor City Minute?

Motor City Minute is a free weekly email newsletter covering free events, conferences and local businesses in Detroit, MI. It's part of The Local Loop by localnewsletter.co.

How much does it cost?

Nothing. Motor City Minute is free to read, and every event we feature is free or has a free option unless we label it otherwise.

When does it arrive?

Every Thursday morning, in time to plan your weekend.

Where do the events come from?

From public event calendars, venue and organizer feeds, libraries, parks departments and museums in Detroit. We link to the original source on every event.