PAST SESSIONS
PAST SESSIONS
Community Jam: 90s Unplugged
Courtney Wrubel with Detroit Music Collaborative | July 23, 2026 at 7-9PM
Grab your favorite flannel, dust off your acoustic guitar, and join us for an evening celebrating the iconic sounds of the '90s. Led by musician Brion Riborn, Community Jam will feature unplugged favorites from artists like Nirvana, Alanis Morissette, Pearl Jam, Goo Goo Dolls, Oasis, The Cranberries, and more, with chord charts and lyrics provided so musicians of all experience levels can jump in. Bring an acoustic guitar, ukulele, cajón, harmonica, hand percussion, another acoustic instrument—or simply your voice—and join us for a night of great music, genuine connection, and zero pressure.
SHOOT YOUR SHOT
Amanda Chiu | August 6, 2026 at 7-9PM
Local verity show
Shoot Your Shot is a high-energy networking event designed to connect Metro Detroit's photographers, models, makeup artists, stylists, creative directors, brands, and creative professionals through fast-paced networking and genuine collaboration. Hosted by You're So Fancy Studio, the evening celebrates the local creative community while helping attendees build relationships, find collaborators, and connect talent with businesses that have real opportunities and budgets. Whether you're looking for your next creative partner, your next client, or simply your people, you'll leave with new connections, fresh inspiration, and a place in Detroit's growing creative ecosystem.
August 11, 2026 at 7-9PM
The Local Variety Show brings Detroit's favorite showcase of music, comedy, and surprise performances to the Detroit Design District for an unforgettable evening celebrating local creativity. As part of DDD In Session, the curated event transforms the iconic Boyer Campbell Building into a stage for some of Detroit's most talented performers, creating space for connection, discovery, and community. Whether you're a longtime fan or joining us for the first time, expect a welcoming, high-energy night that celebrates the incredible creative talent our city has to offer.
Detroit Creative Showcase
Tyra Kaymore | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4-6PM
Creativity thrives in community, and Girl Brain Studios is bringing Detroit’s artists, makers, and storytellers together for an experience centered on connection, collaboration, and creative exchange. Guests will network with creatives from across the city while enjoying live performances, chef-prepared food, and an exhibition of artwork available for purchase—all within a supportive space designed to spark new ideas and partnerships. Participants will leave with meaningful connections, potential projects and collaborators, new resources, and fresh creative energy to carry into what they build next.
AMPLIFY DETROIT
Christina Franzel | September 22, 2026 at 7-9PM
AMPLIFY DETROIT is a highly interactive workshop for entrepreneurs, creators, founders, freelancers, nonprofit leaders, and professionals ready to grow their influence with greater clarity and intention. Through guided reflection, practical teaching, real-world examples, and small-group conversation, participants will explore four pillars—Strategy, Story, Social, and Stats—to strengthen the connection between their purpose, platform, message, and goals. The session concludes with an excerpt from Pivot in Purpose, and each participant will leave with a personal influence audit, actionable next steps, greater clarity around their audience, and meaningful new connections within Detroit’s creative and entrepreneurial community.
THE SOCIAL MEDIA PLAYBOOK FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Lydia Ruppel | September 24, 2026 at 4-6PM
Connect with local business owners, entrepreneurs, creators, and community members while learning more about Streamline Social and its mission. The evening will include an interactive Social Media 101 workshop covering content creation, platform strategy, trends, and practical ways to grow a business or personal brand online. Attendees will leave with actionable tips, helpful resources, and new connections within the local professional community.
FASHION 4 SPORT MIXER & FASHION SHOw
Siyeh Frazier / Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7-9PM
Detroit is home to an incredible community of fashion designers, creators, brands, and style innovators—and Fashion4Sport is creating a space for that community to come together, connect, and be celebrated.
Building on the energy of the Spring/Summer Fashion4Sport Mixer & Fashion Show, this expanded Fall/Winter experience will bring fashion, culture, and community together on a larger scale. Guests will move through an immersive evening of networking, shopping, and discovery, connecting with Detroit’s fashion community while supporting local designers, brands, and creatives.
The experience will culminate in an immersive fashion show highlighting Fall/Winter collections and the talent shaping Detroit’s evolving fashion scene. More than a traditional fashion show, Fashion4Sport is designed to strengthen connections, create opportunities for collaboration, and give Detroit’s fashion community a shared space to see, support, and celebrate one another.