
There will be a number or presentations and performances throughout the event including:
• Black History 101 Mobile Museum exhibit
• Hair wrap tutorial with Love Rose, owner of Wrapped in Love at 4:15 pm
• Performances by Impulse Dance Academy at 5 pm
• Performances with B Intentional (Youth poets, African drummers, and Legacy Dance Studio) begin at 5:45 pm
• Featured speakers: Black History 101 Mobile Museum founder Dr. Khalid el-Hakim and Dr. Khalilah Camacho-Ali at 6:45 pm
• The Black-owned Business Marketplace will be open throughout the event for attendees to browse and support black-owned businesses from throughout the metro Detroit area.
• DJ DeezyD will be providing music.
Admission is free. This program is suitable for ages 12 and up. Please call the Southfield Parks & Recreation department at (248) 796-4620 to learn more.

Conversations & Cocktails will be hosted by Joel Fluent Green and will include comedy by Josh Adams, poetry with Peace Bell and singer/guitarist Trey Priest. The night will close with a concert featuring Alex Goss & Detroit Soul Rhythm Band performing R&B and Soul music from the 70’s 80’s & 90’s.


1: Click on our special Detroit Zoo link https://tickets.detroitzoo.org/affiliate.asp?ID=0F8E5784-1B1F-4FDE-8B69-108A9B125D7E This link will take you directly to our special "store" site without the need to enter a password.
2: You can also reach the site by going to https://tickets.detroitzoo.org and enter our exclusive Ticket Store User Name: Southfield parks and recreation
Please note: If you wish to visit the Polk Penguin Conservation Center, you will need to get a free, timed-entry pass. Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis at main admissions gate only. We hope you and your family enjoy the Detroit Zoo this season! If you have any questions concerning the Detroit Zoo ticket program please call us at (248) 796-4620.