1. Cliff Bell's
8.8
2030 Park Ave (btwn W Elizabeth St & W Adams St), Detroit, MI
Jazz and Blues Venue · Downtown Detroit · 85 tips and reviews
Stacey Cisco: The Riviera cocktail is summer in a glass...Zap Toro world jazz at its best on Thursday night.
James Witman: Step back in time when you visit this amazing Art Deco jazz club. Check their website for a calendar of events and enjoy a fantastic drink from their cocktail menu when you arrive.
Dave Engel: Excellent food, "classic" drink menu and jazz. Try the Sidecar. It doesn't disappoint.
2. Hart Plaza
8.7
1 Hart Plz (at Woodward Ave.), Detroit, MI
Plaza · Downtown Detroit · 57 tips and reviews
Stefan Pitcoff: Labor day weekend for the Jazz Festival is the best.
Sue Nye: If u are coming for the Jazz Fest. Bring a couple chairs and a blanket and make a camp in the shade where u can get a breeze between acts.
James Witman: Hart Plaza is home to Detroit's Electronic Music Festival (Movement), the Detroit International Jazz Festival, the Downtown Hoedown, Motor City Pride, and a number of other great events!
Elizabeth Twork: Amazing live classical, pops and jazz. Visit www.detroitsymphony.com or call 313-576-5111 for tix.
Ashley Prescott: Lovely acoustics! I had the privilege of singing Beethoven's Ninth here as part of a 200+ person choir, and it was one of the most awesome things I've ever done.
Jeremy Peters: If you have the chance, catch a concert. Tickets are cheap, and the DSO is a major symphony orchestra, playing at a world-class level.
Karen Fox: The Paradise Jazz Series is the best!!!
Rose Heman: One of my favorite places to go.. Relaxing wonderful music and such fun especially at he pops.
HISTORY: Originally built for the symphony in 1919, this building was saved from destruction and now houses the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, which is the fourth oldest orchestra in the United States.
8. Cafe d'Mongo's
8.3
1439 Griswold St (btwn Grand River & Clifford), Detroit, MI
Jazz and Blues Venue · Downtown Detroit · 40 tips and reviews
Niki Ricer: George the piano player is awesome. Their menu is not vegetarian friendly:( the décor is like Applebee's on Jazz;)
Darren Locke: One of my favorite spots in Detroit. The fabulous Jennie Knaggs performs every other Friday usually. Great vibe, great people, great food. Just great.
GQ Magazine: Soul food and very stiff drinks. Best bet? Meet the owner, Larry D'Mongo, and listen to his stories: If they aren't always factual, they're entertaining as hell.
10. New Center Park
8.4
2988 W Grand Blvd. (at 2nd Ave.), Detroit, MI
Plaza · New Center · 12 tips and reviews
Vickie Elmer: Bring a blanket and enjoy some jazz on Thursday nights. Full schedule for this year: http://bit.ly/NCP2013 Read more.
Vickie Elmer: Thursday evening jazz concerts are divine, and almost all the music and programs are free! Bring a blanket or a folding chair and enjoy this little gem of a park. Read more.
Katie Stosik: Small place, but great atmosphere and a great place to spend a nice summer evening in Detroit.
12. Detroit Opera House
9.0
1526 Broadway St (at Witherell St), Detroit, MI
Opera House · Downtown Detroit · 40 tips and reviews
HISTORY: The old Grand Circus Theater was transformed into this opera house, which opened on January 22, 1922. Featured artists have included jazz legends Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington.
Deena Gardner: A true treasure...love their dance series
Meg McNelis: Park in the 6-10 dollars parking two blocks south of the opera house on Madison, don't pay the 20 to park at the opera house garage!
Danielle Leah: Our tour guide was fantastic - Jordan. He sang, danced, joked with the crowd. So fun. This museum is incredible, full of history and amazing stories. Highly recommend visiting if you're in Detroit.
HISTORY: Founded in 1985, the museum preserves the legacy of the Motown Record Corp. The exhibits include collections of historical photographs, artwork, music, costumes & other memorabilia from the era.
TheUrbanDaily: Originally founded by Berry Gordy, Jr., "Hitsville" became one of the first black-owned record labels. Its pop/R&B "Motown Sound" helped to integrate the American music scene.
Ahea Swayz: Jazz on Sundays, the cafeteria...Oh and the art (lol)..
Ella Howd: Amazing artwork. Nice gift shops. Love the little courtyard for food. The middle ages/renaissance section is like stepping back in time. And special exhibits are always great.
HISTORY: Founded in 1885, the DIA's collection is among the top 6 in the US. In 2000 the DIA opened the GM Center for African American Art in order to broaden the museum's collection of African American art.