On the autumnal eve of Saturday, October Seventh, in the shadowy embrace of a resurrected century-old church, the Festival of Darkness returns. Within the hallowed walls, a meticulous selection of short films, a spectacle of darkness and horror crafted by local and distant filmmakers, shall grace the screen for approximately ninety haunting minutes.

Admission is limited and available online for ten dollars, with the remains sold at the door during the event. Half of all admissions will benefit New Path Villages, a Detroit non-profit creating self-managed communities of cost-effective tiny homes for people in need.

For further details, schedule and tickets, visit:

+ festivalofdarkness.com

Detroit International Festival of Darkness
October 7th 2023 – 7pm Doors – 8pm Showtime
The Narthex, 4103 Cadillac Blvd, Detroit MI 48214

NOTE: Due to mature content and themes, this event is 18+ only.

Join us on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 for the 8th Annual Detroit International Festival of Animation (DIFA). This celebration of animation will showcase a diverse range of works from local and international animators. With approximately 90 minutes of animated shorts on display, DIFA will feature a wide range of styles, from experimental and quirky to more sophisticated mini-features.

DIFA is now hosted at the historic Senate Theater in Detroit. This revitalized 1920’s Art Deco theater is home to the world’s 8th largest Wurlitzer pipe organ and features 784 seats, a classic concession stand, comfy lounge areas and secure parking.

The 2023 schedule and advance tickets will be available by April 1st.

Click *INTERESTED* to get the updates!

Admission is $10 and doors open at 7pm with showtime at 8pm. Arrive early by 7:30pm to see the Wurlitzer Pipe Organ preshow presented by the Detroit Theater Organ Society.

NOTE: This event is recommended for 18+ due to some mature content and themes.

For details, schedules and tickets, please visit:

• difestofanim.com

8th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation ( DIFA 8 )
Sat May 6th 2023 – Doors 7p, Preshow 7:30p, Showtime 8p
Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave Detroit, MI 48210

On Saturday May 7th 2022 at Detroit’s historic Senate Theater, the 7th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation (DIFA) will celebrate and showcase a great diversity of animations from local and international animators and filmmakers. DIFA will feature approximately 90 minutes of animated shorts ranging from experimental to quirky as well as more sophisticated mini features.

NEW FOR 2022 – DIFA is now hosted at the historic Senate Theater in Detroit! This revitalized 1920’s Art Deco theater is home to the world’s 8th largest Wurlitzer pipe organ and features 784 seats, a classic concession stand, comfy lounge areas and secure parking.

Admission is only $10 and doors open at 7pm with showtime at 8pm. Arrive early by 7:30pm to see the Wurlitzer Pipe Organ preshow presented by the Detroit Theater Organ Society!

NOTE: This event is recommended for 18+ due to some mature content and themes.

For details, schedules and tickets, please visit:  difestofanim.com

7th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation (DIFA 7)
Sat May 7th 2022 – Doors 7p, Preshow 7:30p, Showtime 8p
Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave Detroit, MI 48210

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For future updates, join the DIFA newsletter or the DIFA Newsgroup:

• difestofanim.com/newsletter
• facebook.com/groups/DIFANewsgroup

On April 2nd and 3rd 2021, the 6th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation (DIFA) will celebrate and showcase a great diversity of animations from local and international animators and filmmakers. DIFA will feature approximately 90 minutes of animated shorts ranging from experimental to quirky as well as more sophisticated mini features.

NOTICE – In 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic, we had high hopes that in 2021 we could all gather once again to watch some great animations. Unfortunately, it is still much too soon to do so safely. So again like last year, we will be streaming the 2021 DIFA festival for FREE ONLINE VIEWING on our original dates April 2nd & 3rd. The stream will begin on the DIFA website at 12am Friday morning and will be available online until 11:59pm Saturday night to watch whenever your popcorn is ready. There will also be a special Facebook watch party on Saturday evening.

For further details, visit: difestofanim.com

6th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation (DIFA 6)
April 02 & 03 2021 – Free Online Streaming – Everywhere

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For future updates, join the DIFA newsletter or the DIFA Newsgroup:

difestofanim.com/newsletter
facebook.com/groups/DIFANewsgroup

On Saturday July 11 2020 comes a grand virtual event of tiny proportions called “Small Wonders – An Exhibition of Tiny Art & Tiny Films“.

During these difficult and most stressful times, this year’s event will be available for FREE ONLINE VIEWING for everyone to enjoy while safely isolating at home.

THE TINY ART will feature 38 works created from toilet paper, cardboard tubes and masks by local and international artists. The exhibition will be a virtual walk-through gallery starting at 12 noon Saturday July 11th and will be up until the rest of the month.

THE TINY FILMS will feature 18 short films, many created during social isolation, from local and international filmmakers. The films will begin on the Small Wonders website at 7pm Saturday July 11th and will be available online until 11pm Sunday July 12th.

It is our hope that we can bring a little bit of entertainment during this time of need and we hope you are looking forward to this as much as we all are. Until then be safe and take care of your selves, families and friends.

To keep informed on future updates, click INTERESTED here or join our newsletter:

smallwondersdetroit.com/newsletter

Or the Small Wonders Newsgroup:

facebook.com/groups/SmallWondersNewsgroup

We look forward to virtually seeing you online!!!

Small Wonders 8 – A Virtual Exhibition of Tiny Art & Films
Saturday July 11 2020 – FREE ONLINE EVENT

CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19

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On Saturday April 18 2020 during the annual citywide Dearborn Gallery Rally comes the SPRINGTIME ARTIST MARKET! Hosted inside the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, this event will feature 50+ local artists, crafters and creatives selling original art, handicrafts and merchandise.

FREE ADMISSION and ALL AGES are welcome!

This indoor event is open from 12 noon until 6pm with plenty of free parking.

If you’re on Facebook, click INTERESTED on our event page there for the latest updates:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1092178561131015/

So stop in, shop local and don’t forget to invite your friends!

2020 Springtime Artist Market
April 18th – 12 to 6p – Free Admission

Ford Community & Performing Arts Center
15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126

https://springtimeartistmarket2020.eventbrite.com

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INTERESTED IN SELLING YOUR ART? Further information and application can be found at:

https://form.jotform.com/dvsdetroitevents/sam2020app

NOTE: This is for LOCAL ART AND HANDICRAFTS ONLY of your own creation and NOT for retail/commercial/MLM items or related services. If you are unsure if your items are acceptable, please contact DVS Detroit Events.

CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19

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HALLOWEEN IS COMING BACK TO DETROIT!!! On Friday April 24th 2020 at Detroit’s Tangent Gallery comes the return of:

HALFWAY2HALLOWEEN MONSTER BOOLESQUE SPOOKTACULAR 5

The tricks and treats include:

– A Halloween burlesque variety show starring Lushes Lamoan, Satori Circus and very special guests to be announced soon

– Costume contests with cash-like prizes (seriously, show us your fabulous worst!)

– A film festival of local and international indy short horror films

– A room full of creepy merchants selling strange & odd merchandise

– Also Halloween lounge music, UV animated decor, booze specials, cheap candy and haunted hijinks galore!

Admission is $15 with costume and $20 without (seriously, just put something on). Admission includes the merchants, film fest, variety show, contests, etc. This event is 18+.

If you’re on Facebook, click INTERESTED on our event page to get the lastest updates:

https://www.facebook.com/events/191702785308008/

Halfway2Halloween Monster Boolesque Spooktacular 5
Friday April 24th – 7p to 12a – $15 w/costume – $20 w/o – 18+

Tangent Gallery / Hastings Street Ballroom
715 E Milwaukee, Detroit, MI 48202

http://www.Halfway2HalloweenDetroit.com

DIFA NOTICE

During these difficult and most stressful times, the 5th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation will now be available for FREE ONLINE VIEWING for everyone to enjoy the wonderful animations we have selected for 2020.

The streaming begins on the DIFA website at 7pm Friday April 3rd and will be available until Saturday April 4th 2020. Also, in cooperation with Detroit’s Senate Theater, there will also be a Facebook watch party at 8pm Saturday April 4th on the Senate’s fanpage.

NOTE: Parental guidance is suggested due to some mature subject matter and language.

It is our hope that we can bring a little bit of entertainment during this time of need and we hope you are looking forward to this as much as we all are. Until then be safe and take care of your selves, families and friends.

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On April 3rd and 4th 2020 in Detroit, the 5th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation (DIFA) will celebrate and showcase a great diversity of animations from local and international animators and filmmakers. DIFA will feature approximately 90 minutes of animated shorts ranging from experimental to quirky as well as more sophisticated mini features.

NEW FOR 2020 – DIFA is now hosted at the historic Senate Theater in Detroit! This revitalized 1920’s Art Deco theater is home to the world’s 8th largest Wurlitzer pipe organ and features 784 seats, a classic concession stand, comfy lounge areas and secure parking.

Admission is $10 and this event is 18+ due to some mature content.

For further details, please visit: www.difestofanim.com

And if you are on Facebook, visit our event page at:

www.facebook.com/events/438995950309316

5th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation (DIFA 5)
Fri April 03 2020 – 2 Screenings – Showtimes* 6:50p, 9p
Sat April 04 2020 – 3 Screenings – Showtimes* 4:40p, 6:50p, 9p

* All showtimes are tentative and subject to change slightly

Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48210

FREE ONLINE VIEWING!

DIFA NOTICE

During these difficult and most stressful times, the 5th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation will now be available for FREE ONLINE VIEWING for everyone to enjoy the wonderful animations we have selected for 2020.

The streaming begins on the DIFA website at 7pm Friday April 3rd and will be available until Saturday April 4th 2020. Also, in cooperation with Detroit’s Senate Theater, there will also be a Facebook watch party at 8pm Saturday April 4th on the Senate’s fanpage.

NOTE: Parental guidance is suggested due to some mature subject matter and language.

It is our hope that we can bring a little bit of entertainment during this time of need and we hope you are looking forward to this as much as we all are. Until then be safe and take care of your selves, families and friends.

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On April 3rd and 4th 2020 in Detroit, the 5th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation (DIFA) will celebrate and showcase a great diversity of animations from local and international animators and filmmakers. DIFA will feature approximately 90 minutes of animated shorts ranging from experimental to quirky as well as more sophisticated mini features.

NEW FOR 2020 – DIFA is now hosted at the historic Senate Theater in Detroit! This revitalized 1920’s Art Deco theater is home to the world’s 8th largest Wurlitzer pipe organ and features 784 seats, a classic concession stand, comfy lounge areas and secure parking.

Admission is $10 and this event is 18+ due to some mature content.

For further details, please visit: www.difestofanim.com

And if you are on Facebook, visit our event page at:

www.facebook.com/events/438995950309316

5th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation (DIFA 5)
Fri April 03 2020 – 2 Screenings – Showtimes* 6:50p, 9p
Sat April 04 2020 – 3 Screenings – Showtimes* 4:40p, 6:50p, 9p

* All showtimes are tentative and subject to change slightly

Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48210

FREE ONLINE VIEWING!