Community Calendar

Participants gather at our designated tables at BrickHaven, and everyone brings a book of their choice to read silently for 45 minutes while enjoying a drink/meal. Then they will share a bit about the book they’re reading. Registration required to reserve space.

Join us for the 39th annual A Rally of Writers, Michigan's biggest and best writers conference. This year's keynote speaker is Hammett Award and Nero Prize-winning novelist, Stephen Mack Jones. There are 16 workshops for writers and poets of all levels.
Early-bird Registration ends March 31.

The Rise and Fall of the DeLorean Motor Company

Historical Speaker Series | Packard Proving Grounds

Few cars have captured the imagination quite like the DeLorean. Bold, futuristic, and instantly recognizable, the DMC-12 was born from one man’s radical vision—and quickly became a cautionary tale.

Join automotive historian Chris Duvall for an engaging look at John DeLorean’s rise, the ambition behind his iconic car, the challenges of manufacturing abroad, and the factors that led to the company’s dramatic fall. The program also explores how the DeLorean legacy lives on through a community of enthusiasts today.

Sunday, April 12 | 1–2 PM

$5 for General Admission | Free for members

49965 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township, MI

Tickets & details:

https://www.packardprovinggrounds.org/Apr12-HSS-PPG

The California Gold Rush sparked a movement that reached far beyond the West. This Historical Speaker Series program explores how local residents became part of the ‘49er migration, tracing their journeys from Michigan to California and examining what they encountered upon arrival. Presented by local historian Debbie Remer.

$5 for general admission | Free for members

Register at PackardProvingGrounds.org/Apr26-HSS-PPG

Adults
Participants gather at our designated tables at BrickHaven, and everyone brings a book of their choice to read silently for 45 minutes while enjoying a drink/meal. Then they will share a bit about the book they’re reading. Registration required to reserve space.

9th Annual Detroit Festival of Books (aka: Detroit Bookfest)! FREE!

Sunday, July 19, 2026
10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Eastern Market
Shed 5
2934 Russell Street
Detroit, Michigan

Entry is FREE!

Our 9th Annual Detroit Bookfest will feature over 300+ vendors selling......you guessed it......BOOKS!
Books of all sorts: used, rare, antiquarian, unusual, ephemera, authors, etc.

Vendors will also be selling vinyl records, comic books, creative arts, vintage board games and more!

Entry is FREE!

Food, beer, and DJ Seven Whales will be bringing the funk music.

Website
https://detroitbookfest.com/

Questions
https://detroitbookfest.com/contact-us/

Photos from 2025
https://detroitbookfest.com/?s=photos+2025

Prospective vendors read this (and apply using link at bottom of article)
https://detroitbookfest.com/dbf2026-vendor-info-timeline/

FB event page
https://www.facebook.com/events/1588205042529502