First Thursdays

Detroit has never had anything quite like this. And we think it’s about time.

This June, First Thursdays becomes the home of the Co-working Concert Series, a brand new TechTown experience built around a simple idea: the people building this city’s economy and the people shaping its culture belong in the same room.

The Co-working Concert Series exists to spotlight the depth and breadth of entrepreneurship and innovation in Detroit. Tech founders, small business owners, artists, creatives. We see it all as one ecosystem. The intersectionality of the work is what makes this city special, and the series is our way of putting that on full display.

What you’ll gain

• New connections that actually stick. A room full of Detroit founders, small business owners, creatives, and curious connectors. The kind of conversations that turn into collaborations, customers, or your next hire.
• A wider view of Detroit’s ecosystem. Meet people building outside your usual circle. Tech founders trading notes with visual artists, small business owners swapping stories with musicians. That’s where the good ideas live.
• A first look at Detroit talent. The Co-working Concert Series gives you a front-row seat to artists shaping Detroit’s sound right now, in an intimate setting you won’t get at a bigger venue.
• A night that actually feels like Detroit. Good people, good music, good food. No pitch decks required.

This month we have Detroit-based DJs SLIKKMONEY taking the desk stage.

Agenda

5:15 PM | Registration Opens

5:30 – 7:30 PM | Networking, connecting, and spontaneous collisions

7:30 – 9:30 PM | DJs SLIKKMONEY, live (think NPR Tiny Desk meets Detroit)

Refreshments and lite bites for both halves of the night.

Cost

Free to attend. If the music moves you, tips for the band are strongly encouraged.

Vendor Opportunities

Each month, we spotlight up-and-coming business owners to share what they do and inspire others in the community. Interested in being featured as a business spotlight participant? Complete the interest form here!

Join us at First Thursdays and become part of a thriving community. Reserve your spot today!

First Thursdays is made possible with support from: CIBC

Coworking Concert Series is made possible with support from: Airbnb