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SUMMARY:Mickalene Thomas – Beneath the Moonlight Exhibition at the Shepherd
DESCRIPTION:Library Street Collective is pleased to present\, Beneath the Moonlight\, a solo presentation of new work by Mickalene Thomas at the Shepherd. The exhibition marks a milestone for Thomas\, introducing an entirely new body of work that expands her practice into an exploration of masculinity and the representation of the Black male body. Bringing together large-scale paintings\, collage and photography\, the exhibition reflects a pivotal shift in one of the most influential artistic practices in contemporary art. \nFor more than two decades\, Thomas has developed a distinctive visual language rooted in photography\, translating her images into paintings embellished with rhinestones\, collage\, acrylic and enamel. Her work is widely recognized for its depiction of Black women posed within richly patterned interiors that draw from art history\, fashion and the domestic sphere\, reclaiming traditions that have historically excluded them. \nIn this new body of work\, she extends that mission for the first time to focus on masculinity\, deepening the same concerns of beauty\, agency and representation. Featuring works staged within her signature staged environments\, the exhibition approaches masculinity not as a fixed identity but as a spectrum. Working with a range of models\, including non-binary and trans men\, Thomas creates images that challenge dominant representations and make space for vulnerability\, sensuality and strength within portrayals of Black masculinity\, offering a broader view of how masculinity is constructed and experienced. \n“The representation of masculinity spoke to me more\, and using the Black male body as a vehicle\, as a conduit to express those ideas that are resonant and paralleled to my concepts that I’m already working within with the female body\,” said Mickalene Thomas. \nThis exhibition follows Thomas’s major solo presentation All About Love\, recently on view at the Grand Palais in Paris. A catalog with original essays and interviews will accompany the exhibition\, designed by artist Bob Faust. In conjunction with the exhibition\, Black Diamond Editions will debut as an extension of Thomas’s practice\, as a limited edition print publisher launching with a first-edition print based on The Comfort Of! Portrait\, in an edition of 25\, exclusively with Library Street Collective and Louis Buhl & Co. Conceived as a natural complement to the works on view\, the edition translates Thomas’s deeply rooted relationship to printmaking into an intimate\, collectible format.
URL:https://littlevillagedetroit.com/events/mickalene-thomas-beneath-the-moonlight-exhibition-at-the-shepherd/
LOCATION:the Shepherd\, 1265 Parkview Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260810T160340Z
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SUMMARY:PASC - We Need More Whimsy
DESCRIPTION:𝑾𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑾𝒉𝒊𝒎𝒔𝒚. 🌈 Curated by Detroit artist Rashaun Rucker\, this group exhibition brings together artists from all three Progressive Art Studio Collective studios in a celebration of joy\, imagination\, and creativity.⁠ \nPASC presents We Need More Whimsy\, a group exhibition featuring PASC artists from all three PASC studios. This exhibit invites viewers to rediscover lightness amid a world often weighed down by uncertainty and unrest. Curated by Detroit-based artist Rashaun Rucker\, this exhibition ushers in human desires for joy\, imagination\, and wonder. Through vibrant colors\, unexpected forms\, and a spirit of experimentation\, these works encourage viewers to embrace moments of delight as acts of resilience. In challenging times\, whimsy is not a retreat\, but a resource — a reminder that laughter\, curiosity\, and fun are necessary tools for navigating the world around us. \nMarear Smith’s “The Detroit Lions Den” presents a lush\, playful landscape rendered in vibrant color\, where an imaginative lion navigates the land and invites viewers to construct their own narratives about the unfolding scene. Similarly\, Lauren Williams’s “By the Sea” is a large-scale painting offering an immersive idyllic landscape filled with rolling waters\, fruit trees\, winding roads\, figures\, and dynamic leading lines that evoke a sense of joy and movement. Together\, these artworks and others in the exhibition embody the curatorial vision: to evoke a space of respite and happiness\, offering viewers a moment of restorative reflection within our contemporary world. \nRashaun Rucker is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice includes photography\, printmaking\, sculpture\, and drawing. An accomplished artist and alumnus of North Carolina Central University and Marygrove College\, he has earned a Master of Fine Arts in Print Media from the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Rucker creates a diverse range of works\, including photographs\, prints\, objects\, and drawings\, and has been honored with over 40 national and state awards for his artistic endeavors.  His work is represented in several public and private collections.
URL:https://littlevillagedetroit.com/events/pasc-we-need-more-whimsy-2/
LOCATION:Progressive Art Studio Collective\, 9301 Kercheval Ave #2\, Detroit\, MI\, 48214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260815T100000
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SUMMARY:Fusion Yoga Saturdays – Yoga with Naturally Empowered
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Summer yoga in Charles McGee Legacy Park with Naturally Empowered\n1265 Parkview Street\, Detroit\, MI 48214 \nWhen:\nSlow Burn Yoga Thursdays from 4-5pm\nFusion Yoga Saturdays from 9-10am \nDescriptions:\nSlow Burn (Thursdays) is where practice meets the present moment. Move at the pace of your breath\, sink into intentional holds\, and let the stillness of your surroundings carry you deeper into your practice. This is yoga as it was meant to be: unhurried\, embodied\, and shared. \nFusion (Saturdays) is where movement meets restoration. This class opens with the energizing rhythm of Vinyasa-style sun salutations\, then slows into the long\, intentional holds of Slow Burn- finishing with deep stretching that lets your body fully arrive. It’s the best of both worlds: you’ll build heat\, find your breath\, and stretch it out- all in one practice. \n“The sculpture garden is a place to contemplate\, meditate and seek peace. The inspirational components within the Little Village cultural hub implore the creative community to utilize artistic means to interact with nature\, push parameters\, and achieve unity and togetherness\,” said April McGee-Flournoy. \nAll classes start with slow\, intentional movement & stretching\, building up to postures synchronized with breath and finish with stretching & rest. Outdoor yoga is a beautiful way to step into community and experience movement alongside others. \nCommunity yoga is offered on a $5–$25 sliding scale. Give what feels right for you today. Pay what you can\, come as you are. All levels welcome. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early. Bring a yoga mat (or a towel) & some water. \nPlease venmo: stephanie-selvaggio your payment for class.\nhttps://venmo.com/u/stephanie-selvaggio
URL:https://littlevillagedetroit.com/events/fusion-yoga-saturdays-yoga-with-naturally-empowered/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Charles McGee Legacy Park
CATEGORIES:Class,Event,Health/Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260815T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260807T201454Z
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SUMMARY:Soundbath by Yoga with Randiah at the Shepherd
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! ✨ On August 15 at 10:30 AM\, join us at the Shepherd for a soundbath led by Randiah Green\, in conjunction with Mickalene Thomas’s exhibition. ⁠\n⁠\nSettle into stillness during this nourishing soundbath. This experience will include crystal singing bowls\, wind chimes\, ocean drums\, and other instruments to give you a space to rest and focus on being instead of doing. ⁠\n⁠\nPlease bring a yoga mat\, blanket\, and anything else that will help you feel comfortable and supported.⁠\n⁠\nReserve your spot at the link in our bio.
URL:https://littlevillagedetroit.com/events/soundbath-by-yoga-with-randiah-at-the-shepherd/
LOCATION:the Shepherd\, 1265 Parkview Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48214\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260811T205755Z
CREATED:20260804T172010Z
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SUMMARY:Slow Burn Yoga Thursdays – Yoga with Naturally Empowered
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Summer yoga in Charles McGee Legacy Park with Naturally Empowered\n1265 Parkview Street\, Detroit\, MI 48214 \nWhen:\nSlow Burn Yoga Thursdays from 4-5pm\nFusion Yoga Saturdays from 9-10am \nDescriptions:\nSlow Burn (Thursdays) is where practice meets the present moment. Move at the pace of your breath\, sink into intentional holds\, and let the stillness of your surroundings carry you deeper into your practice. This is yoga as it was meant to be: unhurried\, embodied\, and shared. \nFusion (Saturdays) is where movement meets restoration. This class opens with the energizing rhythm of Vinyasa-style sun salutations\, then slows into the long\, intentional holds of Slow Burn- finishing with deep stretching that lets your body fully arrive. It’s the best of both worlds: you’ll build heat\, find your breath\, and stretch it out- all in one practice. \n“The sculpture garden is a place to contemplate\, meditate and seek peace. The inspirational components within the Little Village cultural hub implore the creative community to utilize artistic means to interact with nature\, push parameters\, and achieve unity and togetherness\,” said April McGee-Flournoy. \nAll classes start with slow\, intentional movement & stretching\, building up to postures synchronized with breath and finish with stretching & rest. Outdoor yoga is a beautiful way to step into community and experience movement alongside others. \nCommunity yoga is offered on a $5–$25 sliding scale. Give what feels right for you today. Pay what you can\, come as you are. All levels welcome. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early. Bring a yoga mat (or a towel) & some water. \nPlease venmo: stephanie-selvaggio your payment for class.\nhttps://venmo.com/u/stephanie-selvaggio
URL:https://littlevillagedetroit.com/events/slow-burn-yoga-thursdays-yoga-with-naturally-empowered/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Charles McGee Legacy Park
CATEGORIES:Class,Event,Health/Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260821T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260821T203000
DTSTAMP:20260805T164707Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T164707Z
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SUMMARY:Eat & Drink at Aleo on August 21st and 22nd
DESCRIPTION:Bog & Thunder welcomes Chef Kevin Burke of Library Street to ALEO for two nights only. \nAfter opening Library Street in Dublin in 2021\, Kevin quickly earned one of the city’s most sought-after reservations. His cooking is thoughtful\, ingredient-driven\, and quietly inventive. Expect a menu designed for sharing\, with dishes that invite conversation as much as they showcase technique. \nJoin us on August 21 & 22 as Kevin takes over the ALEO kitchen for an intimate dinner experience. \n𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆\, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟭\n5:30 PM & 8:30 PM \n𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆\, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟮\n5:30 PM & 8:30 PM \nWine pairings and cocktails by Father Forgive Me will be available for purchase throughout the evening. \nTickets are $175 per person. \nLimited seating.
URL:https://littlevillagedetroit.com/events/eat-drink-at-aleo-on-august-21st-and-22nd/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:ALEO Detroit\, 1265 Parkview St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260822T100000
DTSTAMP:20260811T205048Z
CREATED:20260626T195047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T205048Z
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SUMMARY:Fusion Yoga Saturdays – Yoga with Naturally Empowered
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Summer yoga in Charles McGee Legacy Park with Naturally Empowered\n1265 Parkview Street\, Detroit\, MI 48214 \nWhen:\nSlow Burn Yoga Thursdays from 4-5pm\nFusion Yoga Saturdays from 9-10am \nDescriptions:\nSlow Burn (Thursdays) is where practice meets the present moment. Move at the pace of your breath\, sink into intentional holds\, and let the stillness of your surroundings carry you deeper into your practice. This is yoga as it was meant to be: unhurried\, embodied\, and shared. \nFusion (Saturdays) is where movement meets restoration. This class opens with the energizing rhythm of Vinyasa-style sun salutations\, then slows into the long\, intentional holds of Slow Burn- finishing with deep stretching that lets your body fully arrive. It’s the best of both worlds: you’ll build heat\, find your breath\, and stretch it out- all in one practice. \n“The sculpture garden is a place to contemplate\, meditate and seek peace. The inspirational components within the Little Village cultural hub implore the creative community to utilize artistic means to interact with nature\, push parameters\, and achieve unity and togetherness\,” said April McGee-Flournoy. \nAll classes start with slow\, intentional movement & stretching\, building up to postures synchronized with breath and finish with stretching & rest. Outdoor yoga is a beautiful way to step into community and experience movement alongside others. \nCommunity yoga is offered on a $5–$25 sliding scale. Give what feels right for you today. Pay what you can\, come as you are. All levels welcome. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early. Bring a yoga mat (or a towel) & some water. \nPlease venmo: stephanie-selvaggio your payment for class.\nhttps://venmo.com/u/stephanie-selvaggio
URL:https://littlevillagedetroit.com/events/fusion-yoga-saturdays-yoga-with-naturally-empowered/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Charles McGee Legacy Park
CATEGORIES:Class,Event,Health/Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260822T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260822T203000
DTSTAMP:20260805T164707Z
CREATED:20260723T185324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T164707Z
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SUMMARY:Eat & Drink at Aleo on August 21st and 22nd
DESCRIPTION:Bog & Thunder welcomes Chef Kevin Burke of Library Street to ALEO for two nights only. \nAfter opening Library Street in Dublin in 2021\, Kevin quickly earned one of the city’s most sought-after reservations. His cooking is thoughtful\, ingredient-driven\, and quietly inventive. Expect a menu designed for sharing\, with dishes that invite conversation as much as they showcase technique. \nJoin us on August 21 & 22 as Kevin takes over the ALEO kitchen for an intimate dinner experience. \n𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆\, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟭\n5:30 PM & 8:30 PM \n𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆\, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟮\n5:30 PM & 8:30 PM \nWine pairings and cocktails by Father Forgive Me will be available for purchase throughout the evening. \nTickets are $175 per person. \nLimited seating.
URL:https://littlevillagedetroit.com/events/eat-drink-at-aleo-on-august-21st-and-22nd/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:ALEO Detroit\, 1265 Parkview St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260810T160015Z
CREATED:20260810T160015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T160015Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Reading Party on the Great Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a silent ready party on the Great Lawn with Father Forgive Me and In Thicket Books \nGrab your favorite book and join us for a chill in-person silent reading party! Stop by In Thicket Books & Records starting at 10 AM to browse the latest books and records\, then head over to the Shepherd around 10:30 AM to claim your spot on the picnic blankets. Grab a snack\, a drink\, settle in\, and enjoy a couple of peaceful hours reading together. \nThis is a free community event.
URL:https://littlevillagedetroit.com/events/silent-reading-party-on-the-great-lawn/
LOCATION:the Shepherd\, 1265 Parkview Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260823T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260806T201111Z
CREATED:20260806T200733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T201111Z
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SUMMARY:Mickalene Thomas Book Release and Signing Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, August 23 from 12-2pm\, for a special book release and signing celebrating the closing of 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 at the Shepherd Detroit.⁠\n⁠\nPublished in conjunction with Mickalene Thomas’s solo exhibition\, the 140-page catalog features new essays\, installation views\, and reflections on this landmark body of work\, with design by Bob Faust.⁠\n⁠\nRSVP at the link in our bio. See you there!
URL:https://littlevillagedetroit.com/events/mickalene-thomas-book-release-and-signing-celebration/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260827T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T152959Z
CREATED:20260506T152959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T152959Z
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SUMMARY:Thornetta Davis Band - The Carr Center Summer Residency
DESCRIPTION:The Shepherd and Little Village are proud to host The Carr Center for a special Summer Residency\, featuring a series of live musical performances on the grounds of the Shepherd! \nJoin us for an incredible lineup: \n📍 June 25: The Gathering Orchestra\, directed by Rodney Whitaker\n📍 July 30: Alvin Waddles and Friends\n📍 August 27: Thornetta Davis Band \nStay tuned for more details!
URL:https://littlevillagedetroit.com/events/thornetta-davis-band-the-carr-center-summer-residency/
LOCATION:the Shepherd\, 1265 Parkview Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Performance
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