Past Events

A Pop-up Installation by Feather J. Chiaverini Saturday, August 26, 2017, 6-11 pm Scarab Club garden | Free event The Scarab Club welcomes a one-night installation by Feather J. Chiaverini. All are welcome to attend this night of art, music…

Reception: Friday, July 21, 5-8 pm Gallery Talk: Thursday, July 27, 6 pm There is a scientific basis for humanity’s fascination with fruit. All of the resources we need to survive come from flowering, fruit bearing plants: Angiosperms.   In…

Join our Kick Off Party launching the 2017 Detroit Dance City Festival. A joyous and fun packed evening of free-form dance, great conversation, jazzy music and delicious libations, delectable hors d'oeuvres. Let's make it a summer happening and enjoy the…

Blue Gold : The Alchemy of Indigo Sunday, July 23, 2017, 6-9 pm Blue Gold is part of a series of interactive performances and intensive workshops taking place from June - October 2017. Each performance and workshop helps Fringe Society reach…

  Join Your Fellow Scarabs for A WINE TASTING IN THE GARDEN Thursday July 20, 2017, 6-8 pm This free event is open to SC members & their guests Join us for a night of tasting and wine exploration at…

July 16, 6:30PM Scarab Club Gallery Free Admission Following the Detroit Film Theater's screening of Chasing Trane, NYC-based musican Alex Harding plays the music of John Coltrane (jazz/experimental). A powerful and innovative saxophonist, Harding’s musical expression and the dynamism of his…

Save the Date: July 14 Concert of Colors at the Scarab Club Featuring RJ Spangler's Kuumba Often there is something special about communities attached to waterways and the Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood is no exception. Located on the extreme northeast side of…

Detroit Research, Salon De’troit and the Scarab Club PRESENT The Regular’s Table: a series of intimate, informal conversations. June 22, 6:30PM – 9PM In collaboration with the Association for the Study of Literature and Environment and Ecotone 6:30 PM Doors open…

Pleyel Piano Series concert on Saturday June 24th at 7:30pm From Julia: program includes husband and wife Robert and Clara Schumann, with her Romance, and his Kreisleriana inspired by her. The second half is a love poem to the key…

June 9, 2017 | 7-11PM   Raise a glass with us to celebrate the start of the summer season! Explore our Blooms, Bugs, Beasts exhibition, and enjoy live music from the Aston Neighborhood Pleasure Club. Admission includes two drink tickets &…

Sunday June 4, 2017 | 7pm The Scarab Club Music for Strings Plus One Kenneth Thompkins - trombone, Laura Roelofs - violin, Velda Kelly - violin, Romona Merritt - viola, Brian Bowman - clarinet, Nadine Deleury - cello The program…

  Thursday, June 1, 2017 6 pm | Cocktails 7 pm | Dinner 8 pm | Lecture THE ASHCAN'S JOIE DE VIVRE: LIFE, LEISURE & DETROIT Speaker: James Tottis   Philadelphia newspapermen William Glackens, George Luks, Everett Shinn, John Sloan and their…

  The Live at the Scarab Club series will explore Detroit's rich musical history through a series of live-recorded performances and educational workshops that integrate visual arts, poetry, and oral tradition. Sunday, May 21, 3-5pm Tickets: $20 General Admission | Seniors…

Wednesday May 24 at 7:00pm George Tysh has combined innovative writing with community engagement on grass-roots and institutional levels for more than 50 years. His work also reflects a keen interest in music, visual culture and world literature. Tysh’s numerous…