Bars & pubs / Corktown
MotorCity Wine
A Corktown wine shop and bar with jazz and DJ programming. Its changing international selection is joined by occasional food pop-ups.
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01 / The story of this place
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MotorCity Wine combines bottle retail with on-site drinking subject to a corkage fee. Its 2026 schedule includes jazz, house music and tango, so the evening's character depends on the calendar.
- Bottle shop and wine bar
- Jazz and DJ nights
- Food pop-ups
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03 / Events
Events at this place
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Oct 9, 2026, 8:00 PMNo Boundaries Quartet
No Boundaries Quartet plays Friday, October 9, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Catch the quartet at MotorCity Wine that night.
Oct 10, 2026, 8:00 PMJohn Arnold Trio
John Arnold Trio plays Saturday, October 10, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Live trio vibes at a favorite Detroit wine bar.
Oct 11, 2026, 8:00 PMSunday Sessions with David A-P
David A-P plays Sunday, October 11, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit as part of the Sunday Sessions series.
Oct 12, 2026, 7:00 PMMonday is The New Monday
DJs Ryan Spencer, Tammy Lakkis, Shigeto, and Ben Saginaw play Monday, October 12, at 7 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Solid local lineup in an intimate wine bar setting.
Oct 14, 2026, 6:30 PMTango Night
MotorCity Wine hosts a Tango Night on Wednesday, October 14, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Go if tango is your thing.
Oct 15, 2026, 8:00 PMTropicalia with David A-P and Guests
David A-P and guests bring a tropicalia night on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. If you’re into tropicalia vibes, this set’s for you.
Oct 16, 2026, 8:00 PMMichael Malis Quartet – Hear No Evil
Michael Malis Quartet brings its “Hear No Evil” set to MotorCity Wine in Detroit on Friday, October 16, at 8 p.m. A live quartet show built around a titled program.
Oct 17, 2026, 8:00 PMJesse Kramer Trio
Jesse Kramer Trio plays Saturday, October 17, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. $5 cover.
Oct 18, 2026, 8:00 PMBeautiful Sunday with Rick Wilhite
Rick Wilhite plays a Sunday night set on Sunday, October 18, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Easy Sunday vibes at a beloved Detroit wine bar.
Oct 19, 2026, 7:00 PMMonday is The New Monday
DJs Ryan Spencer, Tammy Lakkis, Shigeto, and Ben Saginaw spin on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 7 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Solid local lineup on one night, same room.
Oct 21, 2026, 6:30 PMTango Night
MotorCity Wine hosts Tango Night on Wednesday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. If you’re into tango, this one’s for you.
Oct 22, 2026, 8:00 PMTropicalia with David A-P and Guests
David A-P and guests bring a Tropicalia night on Thursday, October 22, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit — built around Tropicalia sounds.
Oct 23, 2026, 8:00 PMAllen Dennard Trio
Allen Dennard Trio plays Friday, October 23, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Live trio set at MotorCity Wine.
Oct 24, 2026, 8:00 PMOdu Afrobeat Orchestra
Odu Afrobeat Orchestra plays a concert on Saturday, October 24, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Live afrobeat for a Saturday night.
Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 PMSunday Revival with Peter Croce
Peter Croce plays a Sunday Revival set on Sunday, October 25, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Low-lit Sunday night vibes in a wine bar setting.
Oct 26, 2026, 7:00 PMMonday is The New Monday
DJs Ryan Spencer, Tammy Lakkis, Shigeto, and Ben Saginaw spin on Monday, October 26, at 7 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. The stacked DJ lineup is the draw.
Oct 28, 2026, 6:30 PMTango Night
MotorCity Wine hosts a tango night on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in Detroit. Go for the tango vibe and sound.
Oct 29, 2026, 8:00 PMTropicalia with David A-P and Guests
David A-P and guests bring a tropicalia night on Thursday, October 29, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. If you’re into Brazilian-inspired grooves, this intimate club vibe will hit right.
Oct 30, 2026, 8:00 PMAlex Harding & Organ Nation
Alex Harding & Organ Nation play a concert on Friday, October 30, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Go if you want to hear them live.
Oct 31, 2026, 8:00 PMMCW 80s Halloween Party
80s DJs David AP and John Beltran throw an ’80s Halloween party on Saturday, October 31, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Costumes encouraged; $5 cover.
Nov 1, 2026, 9:00 PMMaybe Tonight with DJ Lady Monix
DJ Lady Monix spins Sunday, November 1, at 9 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit for the Maybe Tonight party. Go for her set in an intimate room.
Nov 2, 2026, 7:00 PMMonday is The New Monday
DJs Ryan Spencer, Tammy Lakkis, Shigeto, and Ben Saginaw play Monday, November 2, at 7 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Sometimes friends join in, so the lineup shifts.
Nov 4, 2026, 6:30 PMTango Night
MotorCity Wine hosts Tango Night on Wednesday, November 4, at 6:30 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit.
Nov 5, 2026, 8:00 PMTropicalia with David A-P and Guests
David A-P and guests host a Tropicalia night on Thursday, November 5, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Come for a set built around Tropicalia.
Nov 6, 2026, 8:00 PMRuss Macklem Quartet
Russ Macklem Quartet plays Friday, November 6, 2026, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Live quartet set at MotorCity Wine.
Nov 7, 2026, 8:00 PMLafear Trio
Rafael Statin Trio plays a trio set on Saturday, November 7, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Live trio in an intimate setting, $5 cover.
Nov 8, 2026, 8:00 PMSunday Sessions with David A-P
David A-P leads Sunday Sessions on Sunday, November 8, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. It runs late, until 2 a.m.
Nov 9, 2026, 7:00 PMMonday is The New Monday
DJs Ryan Spencer, Tammy Lakkis, Shigeto, and Ben Saginaw play Monday, November 9, at 7 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. A stacked local lineup in a cozy wine bar setting.
Nov 11, 2026, 6:30 PMTango Night
MotorCity Wine hosts a Tango Night on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit—an evening centered on tango.
Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 PMTropicalia with David A-P and Guests
David A-P and guests spin a Tropicalia-themed night on Thursday, November 12, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. The Tropicalia focus and special guests make it worth the stop.
Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PMNo Boundaries Quartet
No Boundaries Quartet plays Friday, November 13, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Friday night live music at MotorCity Wine.
Nov 14, 2026, 8:00 PMJohn Arnold Trio
John Arnold Trio plays Saturday, November 14, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Hear the trio live.
Nov 15, 2026, 8:00 PMBeautiful Sunday with Rick Wilhite
Rick Wilhite plays a Sunday night set on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Easy Sunday vibes with Rick Wilhite at a favorite spot.
Nov 16, 2026, 7:00 PMMonday is The New Monday
DJs Ryan Spencer, Tammy Lakkis, Shigeto, and Ben Saginaw play Monday, November 16, at 7 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Strong local lineup, with friends sometimes dropping in.
Nov 18, 2026, 6:30 PMTango Night
MotorCity Wine hosts a Tango Night on Wednesday, November 18, at 6:30 p.m. in Detroit. A themed evening at MotorCity Wine.
Nov 19, 2026, 8:00 PMTropicalia with David A-P and Guests
David A-P and guests host a Tropicalia night on Thursday, November 19, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Expect a Tropicalia-themed set, per the title.
Nov 20, 2026, 8:00 PMMichael Malis Quartet - Hear No Evil
Michael Malis Quartet plays its Hear No Evil set on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Go for the named program.
Nov 21, 2026, 8:00 PMJesse Kramer Trio
Jesse Kramer Trio plays Saturday, November 21, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Cover is $5.
Nov 22, 2026, 8:00 PMSunday Revival with Peter Croce
MotorCity Wine hosts Sunday Revival with Peter Croce on Sunday, November 22, at 8 p.m. in Detroit. A Sunday-night set that runs until 11:30 p.m.
Nov 23, 2026, 7:00 PMMonday is The New Monday
DJs Ryan Spencer, Tammy Lakkis, Shigeto, and Ben Saginaw play Monday, November 23, at 7 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit, with friends sometimes joining. Rotating sets all night.
Nov 25, 2026, 6:30 PMPre-Thanksgiving House: DJs Kai Alce & David AP
DJs Kai Alce and David AP spin a Pre-Thanksgiving house set on Wednesday, November 25, at 6:30 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Two DJs teaming up for a pre-holiday session.
Nov 26, 2026, 8:00 PMTropicalia with David A-P and Guests
A Tropicalia-themed music night with David A-P and guests on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Come for the Tropicalia vibe.
Nov 27, 2026, 8:00 PMAllen Dennard Trio
Allen Dennard Trio plays Friday, November 27, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Live trio set for a Friday night hang.
Nov 28, 2026, 8:00 PMIan Fink
Ian Fink plays Saturday, November 28, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Saturday night music at a Detroit favorite spot.
Nov 30, 2026, 7:00 PMMonday is The New Monday
DJs Ryan Spencer, Tammy Lakkis, Shigeto, and Ben Saginaw (sometimes friends) spin on Monday, November 30, 2026, at 7 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. A solid local lineup for a Monday night.
Dec 2, 2026, 6:30 PMTango Night
MotorCity Wine hosts Tango Night on Wednesday, December 2, at 6:30 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit — an evening built around tango.
Dec 3, 2026, 8:00 PMTropicalia with David A-P and Guests
David A-P and guests lead a music night on Thursday, December 3, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Head to MotorCity Wine if that’s your vibe.
Dec 4, 2026, 8:00 PMRuss Macklem Quartet
Russ Macklem Quartet plays Friday, December 4, 2026, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit.
Dec 5, 2026, 8:00 PMRafael Statin Trio
Rafael Statin Trio plays Saturday, December 5, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Easy on the wallet: $5 cover.
Dec 6, 2026, 9:00 PMMaybe Tonight with DJ Lady Monix
DJ Lady Monix brings a house-and-disco set to Maybe Tonight on Sunday, December 6, at 9 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. A solid pick if you’re into Detroit DJs.
Dec 7, 2026, 7:00 PMMonday is The New Monday
DJs Ryan Spencer, Tammy Lakkis, Shigeto, and Ben Saginaw play Monday, December 7, at 7 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit, with friends sometimes joining in.
Dec 9, 2026, 6:30 PMTango Night
MotorCity Wine hosts Tango Night on Wednesday, December 9, at 6:30 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Go for a midweek dose of tango vibes.
Dec 10, 2026, 8:00 PMTropicalia with David A-P and Guests
David A-P hosts a Tropicalia night on Thursday, December 10, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Guests join in to keep the vibe going at the wine bar.
Dec 11, 2026, 8:00 PMNo Boundaries Quartet
No Boundaries Quartet plays a live set on Friday, December 11, 2026, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Friday night music in a club setting.
Dec 12, 2026, 8:00 PMJohn Arnold Trio
John Arnold Trio plays Saturday, December 12, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. A Saturday-night trio set at MotorCity Wine.
Dec 13, 2026, 8:00 PMSunday Sessions with David A-P
David A-P leads Sunday Sessions on Sunday, December 13, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. It’s MotorCity Wine’s own Sunday night music hang.
Dec 14, 2026, 7:00 PMMonday is The New Monday
DJs Ryan Spencer, Tammy Lakkis, Shigeto, and Ben Saginaw spin at Monday is The New Monday on Monday, December 14, at 7 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Sometimes friends drop in, too.
Dec 16, 2026, 6:30 PMTango Night
MotorCity Wine hosts a tango night on Wednesday, December 16, at 6:30 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. If you’re into tango, this is your midweek fix.
Dec 17, 2026, 8:00 PMTropicalia with David A-P and Guests
David A-P and guests spin a tropicalia night on Thursday, December 17, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Come for the Brazilian-leaning groove.
Dec 18, 2026, 8:00 PMMichael Malis Quartet – Hear No Evil
Michael Malis Quartet brings “Hear No Evil” to MotorCity Wine in Detroit on Friday, December 18, at 8 p.m. A live jazz set built around the Hear No Evil program.
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