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Belle Isle Art Fair & Afternoon Tea at The Whitney

August 5, 2023
New! - The Belle Isle Art Fair celebrates the artists and their creations. Enjoy more than 80 juried artists who set up their work near the beautiful James Scott Memorial Fountain, a gem of the Motor City.  Continue your relaxing day with high tea at The Whitney.

Boats

Detroit Fireworks

June 26, 2023
The Detroit Princess is the best location on the river to view Detroit's Freedom Festival Fireworks!

Brunch Cruise & Eastern Market

July 8, 2023
New! - Take a relaxing brunch cruise aboard Portofino's yacht  and then immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of America's oldest and largest outdoor farmers market.

Diamond Jack Riverboat Cruise

July 28, 2023
New! -Join us aboard the Diamond Queen for a one hour cruise on the sparkling waters of the Detroit river, the world’s busiest international waterway.

Detroit Princess Riverboat Cruise

August 17, 2023
New! - All Aboard! Set sail on the Detroit River for an afternoon lunch cruise with a wonderful view of the Detroit and Windsor skylines. A tribute to Detroit's own great Motown music performed live by The Prolifics.

Concert

Hollywood Rocks

April 21, 2023
Hear the DSO perform iconic songs from memorable movies and binge-worthy series, all in one concert. Featuring music from A Star Is Born, Tommy, Stranger Things, Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Back to the Future, Rock of Ages, Mad Men, and Yesterday.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

May 26, 2023
The story of Aretha Franklin is the story of America in the second half of the twentieth century. Her music, her activism, her faith, and her strength are woven into the fabric of our history. Celebrate the singer, the icon, the leader, and the woman with her greatest hits, including “Respect,” “Chain of Fools,” “Natural Woman,” “Think,” and “Amazing Grace.”  

Andre Rieu at Little Caesars Arena

New! - André Rieu, the most successful classical artist in the world - will return to the United States in 2023 for a series of concert dates. Known to millions around the world as the “King of the Waltz,” André Rieu is a musical phenomenon like no other.

Cuisine

Historically Delicious Detroit Food Tour

March 28, 2023
Join Detroit History Tours as we explore the history of eating, drinking, cooking, and carousing in the Motor City. This four hour tour is a progressive style dinner, with plenty of food to fill even the hungriest bellies.

Brunch Cruise & Eastern Market

July 8, 2023
New! - Take a relaxing brunch cruise aboard Portofino's yacht  and then immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of America's oldest and largest outdoor farmers market.

Gems of Detroit – Behind the Scenes

July 18, 2023
New! - Get a behind the scenes look at some of the most interesting places in Detroit including The Whitney, Detroit Opera House, Federal Reserve and more!

Detroit Princess Riverboat Cruise

August 17, 2023
New! - All Aboard! Set sail on the Detroit River for an afternoon lunch cruise with a wonderful view of the Detroit and Windsor skylines. A tribute to Detroit's own great Motown music performed live by The Prolifics.

Detroit

Riverdance at The Fox Theatre

March 25, 2023
RIVERDANCE 25th Anniversary Show is RIVERDANCE, as you've never seen it before! A powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance.

Historically Delicious Detroit Food Tour

March 28, 2023
Join Detroit History Tours as we explore the history of eating, drinking, cooking, and carousing in the Motor City. This four hour tour is a progressive style dinner, with plenty of food to fill even the hungriest bellies.

Felonies & Misdemeanors

April 4, 2023
Some of the world’s most notorious criminals, mobsters, and gangsters bamboozled their way through Detroit. Meanwhile some of history’s most infamous, brilliant, or honorable policemen tried to stop them. On our Felonies and Misdemeanors Tour, escape into the city’s criminal underworld as we investigate stories about Jimmy Hoffa, prohibition, The Purple Gang, “Joe the Hood”, The Gotham Hotel, and the Detroit Mob families.

Hollywood Rocks

April 21, 2023
Hear the DSO perform iconic songs from memorable movies and binge-worthy series, all in one concert. Featuring music from A Star Is Born, Tommy, Stranger Things, Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Back to the Future, Rock of Ages, Mad Men, and Yesterday.

Ladies Day Out – A Celebration of Women-Owned Businesses

May 3, 2023
Join us for a day of celebrating women entrepreneurs, building community support, shopping, learning, eating and just plain fun!

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

May 26, 2023
The story of Aretha Franklin is the story of America in the second half of the twentieth century. Her music, her activism, her faith, and her strength are woven into the fabric of our history. Celebrate the singer, the icon, the leader, and the woman with her greatest hits, including “Respect,” “Chain of Fools,” “Natural Woman,” “Think,” and “Amazing Grace.”  

Brunch Cruise & Eastern Market

July 8, 2023
New! - Take a relaxing brunch cruise aboard Portofino's yacht  and then immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of America's oldest and largest outdoor farmers market.

Gems of Detroit – Behind the Scenes

July 18, 2023
New! - Get a behind the scenes look at some of the most interesting places in Detroit including The Whitney, Detroit Opera House, Federal Reserve and more!

Detroit Princess Riverboat Cruise

August 17, 2023
New! - All Aboard! Set sail on the Detroit River for an afternoon lunch cruise with a wonderful view of the Detroit and Windsor skylines. A tribute to Detroit's own great Motown music performed live by The Prolifics.

Dinner and a Show

Riverdance at The Fox Theatre

March 25, 2023
RIVERDANCE 25th Anniversary Show is RIVERDANCE, as you've never seen it before! A powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance.

Fun Day Out

Ladies Day Out – A Celebration of Women-Owned Businesses

May 3, 2023
Join us for a day of celebrating women entrepreneurs, building community support, shopping, learning, eating and just plain fun!

Gangster Tours

Felonies & Misdemeanors

April 4, 2023
Some of the world’s most notorious criminals, mobsters, and gangsters bamboozled their way through Detroit. Meanwhile some of history’s most infamous, brilliant, or honorable policemen tried to stop them. On our Felonies and Misdemeanors Tour, escape into the city’s criminal underworld as we investigate stories about Jimmy Hoffa, prohibition, The Purple Gang, “Joe the Hood”, The Gotham Hotel, and the Detroit Mob families.

History Tours

Historically Delicious Detroit Food Tour

March 28, 2023
Join Detroit History Tours as we explore the history of eating, drinking, cooking, and carousing in the Motor City. This four hour tour is a progressive style dinner, with plenty of food to fill even the hungriest bellies.

Gems of Detroit – Behind the Scenes

July 18, 2023
New! - Get a behind the scenes look at some of the most interesting places in Detroit including The Whitney, Detroit Opera House, Federal Reserve and more!

Ladies Day Out

Ladies Day Out – A Celebration of Women-Owned Businesses

May 3, 2023
Join us for a day of celebrating women entrepreneurs, building community support, shopping, learning, eating and just plain fun!

Music

Riverdance at The Fox Theatre

March 25, 2023
RIVERDANCE 25th Anniversary Show is RIVERDANCE, as you've never seen it before! A powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance.

Hollywood Rocks

April 21, 2023
Hear the DSO perform iconic songs from memorable movies and binge-worthy series, all in one concert. Featuring music from A Star Is Born, Tommy, Stranger Things, Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Back to the Future, Rock of Ages, Mad Men, and Yesterday.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

May 26, 2023
The story of Aretha Franklin is the story of America in the second half of the twentieth century. Her music, her activism, her faith, and her strength are woven into the fabric of our history. Celebrate the singer, the icon, the leader, and the woman with her greatest hits, including “Respect,” “Chain of Fools,” “Natural Woman,” “Think,” and “Amazing Grace.”  

Detroit Princess Riverboat Cruise

August 17, 2023
New! - All Aboard! Set sail on the Detroit River for an afternoon lunch cruise with a wonderful view of the Detroit and Windsor skylines. A tribute to Detroit's own great Motown music performed live by The Prolifics.

Andre Rieu at Little Caesars Arena

New! - André Rieu, the most successful classical artist in the world - will return to the United States in 2023 for a series of concert dates. Known to millions around the world as the “King of the Waltz,” André Rieu is a musical phenomenon like no other.

Shopping

Ladies Day Out – A Celebration of Women-Owned Businesses

May 3, 2023
Join us for a day of celebrating women entrepreneurs, building community support, shopping, learning, eating and just plain fun!

Brunch Cruise & Eastern Market

July 8, 2023
New! - Take a relaxing brunch cruise aboard Portofino's yacht  and then immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of America's oldest and largest outdoor farmers market.

Special Events/Festivals

Detroit Fireworks

June 26, 2023
The Detroit Princess is the best location on the river to view Detroit's Freedom Festival Fireworks!

Belle Isle Art Fair & Afternoon Tea at The Whitney

August 5, 2023
New! - The Belle Isle Art Fair celebrates the artists and their creations. Enjoy more than 80 juried artists who set up their work near the beautiful James Scott Memorial Fountain, a gem of the Motor City.  Continue your relaxing day with high tea at The Whitney.

Sports

Detroit Tigers Game

August 6, 2023
New! - Watch the Detroit Tigers take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park.

Summer Fun

Brunch Cruise & Eastern Market

July 8, 2023
New! - Take a relaxing brunch cruise aboard Portofino's yacht  and then immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of America's oldest and largest outdoor farmers market.

Diamond Jack Riverboat Cruise

July 28, 2023
New! -Join us aboard the Diamond Queen for a one hour cruise on the sparkling waters of the Detroit river, the world’s busiest international waterway.

Detroit Tigers Game

August 6, 2023
New! - Watch the Detroit Tigers take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park.

Detroit Princess Riverboat Cruise

August 17, 2023
New! - All Aboard! Set sail on the Detroit River for an afternoon lunch cruise with a wonderful view of the Detroit and Windsor skylines. A tribute to Detroit's own great Motown music performed live by The Prolifics.

Tea

Belle Isle Art Fair & Afternoon Tea at The Whitney

August 5, 2023
New! - The Belle Isle Art Fair celebrates the artists and their creations. Enjoy more than 80 juried artists who set up their work near the beautiful James Scott Memorial Fountain, a gem of the Motor City.  Continue your relaxing day with high tea at The Whitney.

Theater

Riverdance at The Fox Theatre

March 25, 2023
RIVERDANCE 25th Anniversary Show is RIVERDANCE, as you've never seen it before! A powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance.