Beats and Bonfire

Detroit nights hit different. Music, art, bonfire & community come together for a party with a purpose. Beats & Bonfire — Party With a Purpose Beats & Bonfire is more than a night out—it’s where music, art, community, and community philanthropy come together. Join us at The Center’s Art + Sound Park for an intimate outdoor experience built around good music, fire, art, and connection. We’re creating the kind of night Detroit needs more of: relaxed, creative, community-centered, and rooted in purpose. For the night, DJ Koldoeelocx will set the soundtrack with Afrobeats, Amapiano, and feel-good sounds while guests gather around the bonfire, explore the space, connect with local artists and community organizations, grab food, play games, and experience The Center after dark. Party With a Purpose Beats & Bonfire is also an experiment in community philanthropy—showing how simply gathering, celebrating, and spending intentionally can help resource work happening in our own neighborhoods. A portion of event proceeds will benefit the Kendrick Ballard Group’s Senior Home Repair Program, supporting efforts to help older adults remain safely and comfortably in their homes. Your night out becomes part of something bigger. What to expect: Afrobeats + Amapiano by DJ Koldoeelocx • Bonfire + outdoor atmosphere • Art installations • Food • Yard games • Local artists + community organizations • Community connections • A night with a purpose October 16 | 6–11 PM Come for the music. Stay for the fire. Meet somebody new. Support something that matters. BEATS & BONFIRE PARTY WITH A PURPOSE.