The Magic of Motown

The Magic of Motown takes over the Whitaker Center on Saturday, September 19th, for one unforgettable night of nonstop hits, energy, and soul. This electrifying, critically acclaimed production has wowed audiences across the country, earning its reputation as “the #1 Motown show in the nation.” From the first note to the final encore, you’ll be swept into more than two hours of pure Detroit magic. Sing along to the timeless sounds of The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, and more—brought to life with stunning vocals, dazzling choreography, and authentic costumes that capture the spirit of Motown at its peak. Whether you’re dancing in your seat or up on your feet, this is a feel-good, high-energy experience that will have you smiling, singing, and wanting more. One night. Countless hits. Memories that last forever. Don’t miss your chance to relive the soundtrack of a generation. BUY TICKETS A destination for the youngest explorers! Designed with a cityscape theme this gallery includes a life-sized Operation Game, X-Ray Table, Pin Ball Falls, and much more. EXPLORE In Junior Labsters, young learners and their grown-ups team up to tackle exciting STEAM challenges and unleash their creativity through hands-on art and science activities. Together, they’ll explore the wonders of the world around us — building, experimenting, and imagining side by side. INFO & TICKETS Curiosity meets creativity in this immersive STEAM experience! These two-hour workshops invite students in grades 3–8 to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through hands-on challenges rooted in the real world. Whether they’re constructing prototypes, analyzing data, or solving problems, students will leave inspired, empowered, and ready to take on the next challenge. INFO & TICKETS Join environmental advocates Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Wade Davis as they set out with their daughters, traveling deep into the Grand Canyon and down the river that runs through it. INFO & TICKETS Join a sisterhood of STEM with Girls Who Code, a place to make new friends and learn about computer science. Computer science is an expansive field that includes a way of thinking, planning, and problem-solving in addition to programming. INFO & TICKETS Journey to a land of grizzlies, coastal wolves, sea otters and the all-white spirit bear — the rarest bear on earth — in the film Great Bear Rainforest 3D, narrated by Ryan Reynolds. INFO & TICKETS Enter a magical world beneath our feet. Tiny Giants 3D reveals the astonishing lives of the smallest of animals. INFO & TICKETS From the world’s tallest building to underwater robots and a solar car race across Australia, Dream Big celebrates the human ingenuity and stories behind engineering marvels big and small, and reveals the heart that drives engineers to create better lives for people around the world. INFO & TICKETS