Community Experiences Start Here!
When you come to The Community House, you have the opportunity to create lasting memories with the satisfaction of knowing you are helping others in need since a percentage of proceeds from all community events and lectures help support our Nonprofit Partners programs through our Charity Helping Charities efforts. These experiences start with our exceptional events and programs. Everything from art to music to food is featured throughout the year to give you a taste of what our wonderful community has to offer.
All proceeds from these events help us foster the growth of The Community House, most importantly, benefitting our children’s educational programs and services.
2025 Special PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
AND NONPROFIT PARTNERS WHO BENEFIT
Birmingham House Tour
September 11
A self guided tour through the Birmingham area of unique and beautiful homes. A lunch option is available by at The Community House for those who want to enjoy Chef Ryan’s superb culinary skills. New for 2025: Bubbles & Bites Preview Party, Wednesday, September 10 at Birmingham Pointe.
Pre-Sale Individual Tickets: $49
Pre-Sale Tour & Lunch: $69
Benefits: Project 2
GROWING WITH GRATITUDE
September 16
A celebration of gratitude for our volunteers, community, donors and team, introducing The Community House’s New President, Alison Gaudreau.
Pillars of Vibrancy Jubilee
September 27
An exciting evening celebrating Pillars of Vibrancy individuals who demonstrate passion and excellence in education, philanthropy, business, culture, wellness and more. Capped with amazing Keynote Speaker: the Honorable Judge Gerald E. Rosen. Stellar dinner cuisine by Chef Ryan.
Tables of 8: $3500; Individual Tickets: $350
Benefits: All TCH Programs
21st Century Leaders Program
October 2025-June 2026
Nine-month program for 8th grade girls and boys from Oakland and Wayne County handpicked by their schools to get this sought after leadership training. Leaders attend every Wednesday after school ending in a June graduation.
Masterclass: Lunch & learn
Dan Ervin – Thriving Amidst the Chaos of Uncertainty and Change
October 15, 2025
Discover how to lead with confidence and resilience in times of change. Gain practical tools to thrive—not just survive—through uncertainty.
Registration coming soon. Class including lunch will cost $45 and run from 11:30-1:30pm.
OUR TOWN
October 30 VIP Reception
The “House” is transformed into the largest art show in Birmingham outside an art gallery or museum. Showcases artists all week from all of Michigan. Paintings, photographs, metal sculptures, ceramics, textiles and more. All art is for sale. Elegant people watching and socializing while enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres from Chef Ryan.
Benefits: Friendship Circle
Student Art SHOWCASE
TBD
Students from 16 schools and 21 art educators display up to 200 works of art for public viewing. Art is judged by Barbara Heller, Director and Conservator at the DIA. A celebration ceremony caps an exciting week where students receive awards and scholarship money to purchase art supplies.
Benefits: FAR
winter markt
December
Join us in at our hospitality tent and experience the magic of the holidays at the annual Birmingham Winter Markt located in Shain Park, Downtown Birmingham.
Masterclass: Lunch & learn
Wendy Jones – Redefining Home: Navigating the next steps of senior living
december 10, 2025
Confused about senior living? You’re not alone. Wendy Jones, Founder and CEO of Next Steps 4 Seniors, clarifies the differences and myths around independent living, assisted living, and nursing homes.
Registration coming soon. Class including lunch will cost $45 and run from 11:30-1:30pm.
Parking
Free parking is available for the first two hours in the Chester Street Structure and all other Birmingham parking structures. There is also metered parking across from The Community House at $1.50 an hour.
Time To Get Involved
Start your philanthropic journey with The Community House and become a part of our extraordinary legacy. Whether it's a gift of your time, talent or treasure, we welcome your involvement with our organization as we strive to preserve the house people have been calling home for over a century. The time is now!
Learn more about how you can get involved in FUNDRAISERS, GIVING and VOLUNTEERING.