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Last week, Fridays at The Station was a celebration of Detroit creativity, connection, and community.

Led by Will Daniels and The At-Will Band, Fridays at The Station featured performances by Al' Exist, Rēdi Choi, DJ Stacye J, and DJ KRW. Through live instrumentation, DJ-driven energy, and intentional collaborations, the evening highlighted the artistry and musicianship that continue to shape Detroit's cultural landscape.

We also held our first Study Session with Oshun Williams, creating space for guests to gather, learn, and engage. Guests also celebrated the grand opening of the North Court Wine Bar, a new gathering space designed to extend the experience beyond the music itself.

At Michigan Central, Fridays at The Station is about creating opportunities for Detroit artists to shape each evening in their own way while inviting audiences into experiences that bring together music, conversation, and community inside one of the city's most iconic spaces.

Thank you to everyone who joined us.

The best view of The Station? Yours. 📸

From the concourse to the front lawn, inside and out – our community continues to capture what makes Michigan Central feel alive.

Thank you for capturing the moments that make this place feel connected. Tag us in your photos for a chance to be featured.

Summer starts at The Station. ☀️

Join us Fridays at The Station, June 12, for live performances from The At-Will Band, Al'Exist, DJ Stacye J, DJ KWR, and Rēdi Choi, plus the launch of Study Sessions featuring Oshun Williams.

A look back at May 📸

From packed events and new partnerships to career opportunities and community connections, it was a month full of energy across the Michigan Central district.

Swipe through some of our favorite moments and the people helping move big ideas forward in Detroit.

Visit michigancentral.com for the latest events, programs, opportunities, and ecosystem updates, and be sure to follow along on social for the newest announcements throughout the month.

This April, we showed work at Interface from Michigan Central Art's 2025 Creative Residents — Nicolas Kisic Aguirre, Ananda Ray, and Salam Rida — and hundreds gathered to see their work that dissects technology and society.

Take a listen as they describe their time on-site building their work in partnership with Newlab and funded in part by the Knight Foundation.

Stay tuned for our announcement of our 2026 Residents

Michigan Central x Newlab Art + Technology 2025 Fellows This April, we showed work at Interface from Michigan Central Art's 2025 Creative Residents — Nicolas Kisic Aguirre, Ananda Ray, and Salam Rida — and hundred...

In observance of Memorial Day, public access to The Station at Michigan Central will be limited from May 25–29.

•Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day): The Station will be closed to the public.

•Tuesday, May 26 – Friday, May 29: Retail shops will be closed, and public access will be limited to Yellow Light Coffee & Donuts only.

•Saturday, May 30: Normal operating hours resume.

We look forward to welcoming you back for full hours next weekend. Plan your visit at http://michigancentral.com/visit

Fridays at The Station returns this summer with a new series built around sound, artistry, and Detroit culture.

On June 12, we kick things off with a fully curated concert experience featuring The At-Will Band with Al’ Exist, Rēdi Choi, DJ Stacye J, and DJ KRW.

The night moves seamlessly from set to set — from DJ Stacye J to The At-Will Band featuring Al’ Exist, a DJ and drummer set with DJ KRW and At-Will, and a closing performance with The At-Will Band featuring Rēdi Choi.

For The At-Will Band, Detroit’s music culture demands authenticity — and performing inside The Station means carrying that energy into a space with real history and legacy behind it. “Spaces like The Station naturally raise the standard,” the group shared. “We don’t take that lightly.”

New in June, Detroit artist Oshun Williams launches Study Sessions inside The Study at Michigan Central — an intimate conversation series spotlighting artists, creatives, and cultural voices. Through conversation, visuals, and audience engagement, Oshun will discuss his work, creative process, and perspectives as an artist in Detroit.

More than a concert, this is a night rooted in musicianship, collaboration, and the feeling of being in the right room at the right time.

June is just the beginning. July and August artists will be revealed soon.

Ticket Link: https://friday-night-at-the-station-ktaj8.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select

Last week, Fridays at The Station welcomed Detroit jazz legend Marion Hayden back to the place where this series first began.

Joined by Straight Ahead, the Grammy-nominated group she co-founded, the evening became a celebration of Detroit’s musical legacy, women in jazz, and the power of live performance to bring people together. From soulful improvisation to Latin rhythms and moments of pure joy, the music filled every corner of The Station.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for another unforgettable night at The Station at Michigan Central. And thank you to erika.irie for closing out the evening with an incredible set.

Detroit’s favorite night out continues next month. www.michigancentral.com/events 🎶