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.
01 / The story of this place
Make time for these
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
A closer look
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Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-09-25
An independently written bilingual guide. This collection is not an attendance-based ranking.
03 / Events
Events at this place
Published events automatically linked from our event guide. Times are local to the venue.
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, 6:00 PMDhaba Indian Kitchen
Dhaba Indian Kitchen takes over MotorCity Wine in Detroit on Sunday, December 13, from 6 to 11 p.m., hosted by the venue itself.
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.
Dec 19, 2026, 8:00 PMJesse Kramer Trio
The Jesse Kramer Trio plays Saturday, December 19, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. $5 cover.
Dec 20, 2026, 8:00 PMBeautiful Sunday with Rick Wilhite
Rick Wilhite leads Beautiful Sunday on Sunday, December 20, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Go for Rick Wilhite in an intimate spot.
Dec 21, 2026, 7:00 PMMonday is The New Monday
Ryan Spencer, Tammy Lakkis, Shigeto, and Ben Saginaw spin at Monday is The New Monday on Monday, December 21, at 7 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Solid Detroit DJ lineup in an intimate wine bar setting.
Dec 23, 2026, 6:30 PMTango Night
MotorCity Wine hosts a Tango Night on Wednesday, December 23, at 6:30 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Go for the tango vibe.
Dec 24, 2026, 8:00 PMTropicalia with David A-P and Guests
David A-P and guests bring a Tropicalia night on Thursday, December 24, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Go for the Tropicalia vibe on a holiday evening.
Dec 27, 2026, 8:00 PMSunday Revival with Peter Croce
Peter Croce leads a Sunday Revival set on Sunday, December 27, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Go for the tunes in an intimate wine bar setting.
Dec 28, 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 28, at 7 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Catch all four behind the decks in one night.
Dec 30, 2026, 6:30 PMTango Night
MotorCity Wine hosts a Tango Night on Wednesday, December 30, at 6:30 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit — perfect if you’re into tango vibes.
Dec 31, 2026, 8:00 PMTropicalia with David A-P and Guests
David A-P and guests bring a tropicalia night on Thursday, December 31, from 8 to 11 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Expect guest features and sunny tropical grooves in an intimate wine bar setting.
Jan 1, 2027, 8:00 PMRuss Macklem Quartet
Russ Macklem Quartet plays Friday, January 1, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. First night of the year with live music.
Jan 2, 2027, 8:00 PMLafear Trio
Lafear Trio plays a trio set on Saturday, January 2, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. $5 cover.
Jan 3, 2027, 9:00 PMMaybe Tonight with DJ Lady Monix
DJ Lady Monix spins at MotorCity Wine in Detroit on Sunday, January 3, starting at 9 p.m. The night runs until 2 a.m. on Monday, January 4.
Jan 4, 2027, 7:00 PMMonday is The New Monday
Ryan Spencer, Tammy Lakkis, Shigeto and Ben Saginaw spin at MotorCity Wine in Detroit on Monday, January 4, starting at 7 p.m., sometimes with a few friends sitting in.
Jan 6, 2027, 6:30 PMTango Night
MotorCity Wine in Detroit hosts Tango Night on Wednesday, January 6, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., a music evening put on by the winery itself.
Jan 7, 2027, 8:00 PMTropicalia with David A-P and Guests
David A-P and guests host a Tropicalia night on Thursday, January 7, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit.
Jan 8, 2027, 8:00 PMNo Boundaries Quartet
The No Boundaries Quartet plays MotorCity Wine in Detroit on Friday, January 8, at 8 p.m., with the music running until 11 p.m.
Jan 9, 2027, 8:00 PMJohn Arnold Trio
The John Arnold Trio plays MotorCity Wine in Detroit on Saturday, January 9, at 8 p.m., with the music running until 11 p.m.
Jan 10, 2027, 6:00 PMDhaba Indian Kitchen
Dhaba Indian Kitchen takes over MotorCity Wine in Detroit on Sunday, January 10, from 6 to 11 p.m., hosted by MotorCity Wine itself.
Jan 10, 2027, 8:00 PMSunday Sessions with David A-P
David A-P hosts Sunday Sessions on Sunday, January 10, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. The music runs until 2 a.m.
Jan 11, 2027, 7:00 PMMonday is The New Monday
DJs Ryan Spencer, Tammy Lakkis, Shigeto and Ben Saginaw spin on Monday, January 11, starting at 7 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit, with friends sometimes joining in.
Jan 13, 2027, 6:30 PMTango Night
MotorCity Wine hosts a tango night on Wednesday, January 13, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Detroit. If tango is your thing, this midweek evening is worth a look.
Jan 14, 2027, 8:00 PMTropicalia with David A-P and Guests
David A-P and guests play Tropicalia on Thursday, January 14, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit.
Jan 15, 2027, 8:00 PMMichael Malis Quartet - Hear No Evil
The Michael Malis Quartet plays its Hear No Evil show on Friday, January 15, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit.
Jan 16, 2027, 8:00 PMJesse Kramer Trio
The Jesse Kramer Trio plays MotorCity Wine in Detroit on Saturday, January 16, at 8 p.m. There's a $5 cover, and the music runs until 11 p.m.
Jan 17, 2027, 8:00 PMBeautiful Sunday with Rick Wilhite
Rick Wilhite hosts Beautiful Sunday on Sunday, January 17, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. The music runs until 11:55 p.m.
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