✦ DAY 1: DECEMBER 9TH
WORKSHOP
GRAND OPENING
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Celebrate The GRiZMAS Workshop charity pop-up store Grand Opening with GRiZ and friends. Can you think of a better way to kick off the first day of GRiZMAS!? Neither can we. This special evening event opens to the public at 5PM, but we’ll be open for the rest of GRiZMAS from 11AM - 6PM daily.
Located in the heart of Downtown Detroit at 160 W Fort St., this store serves as the holiday headquarters for all things GRiZMAS. Rejoice, knowing this store is donating 100% of proceeds from every purchase to supporting the Seven Mile organization, engaging local Detroit youth in creative music and arts programs. Donate to our ongoing coat & toy drive and drop off items daily, shop holiday gifts, bid on the charity auction, purchase and customize exclusive GRiZMAS merch, enjoy a donation-based gift wrapping station and tons of other activities, all while hanging out in the lounge and sipping on some custom GRiZMAS Roast coffee from our friends Misfit Society Coffee Club.
STORE HOURS:
12/9: 5pm - 8pm Grand Opening
12/10 - 12/21: 11:00am - 6:00pm Daily
✦ DAY 2: DECEMBER 10TH
COLOR JAM WITH TONY WHLGN
Color Jam is a community-centered coloring experience led by Detroit artist Tony Whlgn®. Guests will color some of Tony’s signature illustrations, connect with one another, all while celebrating self-expression, creativity, and community. Your ticket includes a complimentary cocktail, all the coloring supplies you'll need, the joy of taking home the amazing art you create.
✦ DAY 3: DECEMBER 11TH
LOCAL MIC NIGHT
It’s showtime! Truly one of our favorite events, enjoy a star-studded evening showcase of incredible local Detroit talent for the one-and-only GRiZMAS Local Mic Night. Hosted at the beautiful and iconic Aretha’s Jazz Cafe at the Music Hall, this event features performances from local poets, musicians, comedians, vocalists, storytellers, magicians, and who else knows… and of course, GRiZ Fam! Our goal is to raise money for our charity partner while spreading creativity and elevating amazing local Detroit talent. Advance tickets available online.
Interested in performing at Local Mic Night? Hit the “Sign Up” button and submit your performance application. Accepted performers will be notified by Monday 12/8. Can’t wait to see ya there!
✦ DAY 4: DECEMBER 12TH
MYSTERY PARTY
Oh yes we’re doin’ it again. Be on the lookout for @12daysofgrizmas socials to post the time and location of this super secret, and mysterious mystery party! GRiZ will DJ, plus some special guests… it will be epic! Totally free entry, if you have fun then make sure to smash the donate button at the top of this website :)
✦ DAY 5: DECEMBER 13TH
CHARITY DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT
Warm up that arm, stretch out those legs, and register now for a super-fun and friendly charity dodgeball tournament in partnership with Come Play Detroit and the Durfee Innovation Society at Detroit’s historic Durfee Elementary School. Space is limited, so register your team of 6-8 and get ready to dodge, dive, dip, duck… and dodge your way to the GRiZMAS Dodgeball hall of fame! Don’t wanna compete? No sweat, feel free to attend as a spectator at no charge. Cheer on your favorite team and see who will take home the grand prize trophy! Official dodgeball rules can be found on the Facebook event page.
✦ DAY 6: DECEMBER 14TH
COMMUNITY YOGA
Your body told us you needed this… Balance your body and mind and treat yourself to an hour of big yummy delicious breaths and restorative yoga postures with GRiZ and friends as Citizen Yoga leads multiple in-person charity yoga sessions throughout the day. Check out class times and find a yoga session that fits your schedule, then let Citizen Yoga’s incredible teachers lead you inside the beautiful and historic State Savings Bank. As a special treat, the yoga sessions will finish with a lil guided meditation experience led by GRiZ. So grab your yoga mat, get ready to heat up, and don’t forget to grab your tickets in advance as these sessions are sure to be packed!
11:00 AM - Vinyasa with Paul - DJ: Botez | TICKETS
1:00 PM - Blend with Soojin - DJ: Yeriko | TICKETS
3:00PM - Yin with Jess - DJ/Music: Samantha Mee Gong | TICKETS
✦ DAY 7: DECEMBER 15TH
COMMUNITY
ICE SKATING
Meet us in the heart of Downtown Detroit at The Rink at Campus Martius Park for a family-friendly evening of ice skating fun. Located on Woodward Avenue, The Rink offers one of the most beautiful and iconic skating experiences in the country and continues to be a top destination for the entire region and State of Michigan. Take in the dramatic backdrop of the skyline and Detroit’s Christmas Tree, gather your friends, sip on some hot cocoa, and enjoy an evening skate with GRiZ! Ice skate rental is not included in your ticket and is available on site when you arrive.
✦ DAY 8: DECEMBER 16TH
LIVE JAM WITH GRiZ & FRIENDS
So GRiZ and his pals had such a blast last time they just haaaaaad to do it again... Join us for a sensational live evening jam with GRiZ & Friends! Limited amount of tickets available as this is an extremely intimate event, hosted at the Majestic Theatre. Enjoy the tunes and let GRiZ’s best jam band buds jam out and basically jam all night long.
✦ DAY 9: DECEMBER 17TH
ROLLER DISCO: COSMIC CRUISIN’
Roll up, rent some skates, and get ready to Cosmic Cruise! Join us for an evening of roller skating fun with all of your outer-spacey friends! Ticket includes skate or rollerblade rental so you can roll bounce with GRiZ and friends at Bonaventure all night long. Special guest DJ Choff will be spinnin’ the tunes alongside MC Freddie. This event is always a good ole time. And don’t forget to dress the part! You could win a special prize for best dressed.
✦ DAY 10: DECEMBER 18TH
THE NIGHT(MARE) BEFORE GRiZMAS
Just because GRiZMAS cheer is in the air, doesn’t mean we can’t get spooky AF. You didn’t ask for it, you didn’t even know you wanted it, and we’re not even sure you’ll be able to wake up from the terrorrrr, the scarerrrrr, the chaos of a pre party that is… The Night(mare) Before GRiZMAS!
✦ DAYS 11 & 12: DECEMBER 19TH & 20TH
GRiZMAS SHOWS
Celebrate the 10th season of GRiZMAS with back to back GRiZ shows at Detroit’s Historic Masonic Temple.