Skate N' Dance Motown Funk

Skate N’ Dance is welcoming back the return of Detroit’s Lexus Velodrome for an evening of socially distanced fun on Friday, October 9th.

Located at 601 Mack Avenue in Detroit, Skate N’ Dance is bringing the jams with a thematic Motown Funk event. Featuring music, food, and fun, the event welcomes kids large and small for a Family Skate from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Kids and adults will be able to receive skate lessons, watch skating demonstrations, and participate in socially distanced roller aerobics.

From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., adult-friendly programming will feature a race on the Velodrome’s professionally graded track, as well as a break-skate for skaters to show off their finest freestyle moves. The evening will feature performances by Detroit-area DJs Ducky, FaderRaider Kenny B., CoveLove, Sh4g, Andrea Ghita, and Esshaki.

Food options will be available from Couscous Cuisine Catering and Chef Tony Wepa. Featured vendors include Old Soul Vintage, 3D Planted, Motown Roller Club, and a photo booth by What Is Art. Skate Schedule 6:00pm-6:15pm Skate Demo 6:30pm-7:00pm Skate Lessons 7:15pm -8:15pm Roller Aerobics 9:00pm-9:45pm Track Race 10:30pm-11:30pm Break Skate Tickets are limited.

The large 1,000 capacity venue will accommodate just 200 attendees to ensure proper social distancing. Limited private party booths available, fitting up to 10 guests. Masks are required at all times except when eating and drinking.