Our Events

What's coming up
Upcoming Events
Saturday, June 13, 2026
DMA Picnic 2026
Firefighters Park, Troy MI
July 2026
DMA Scholarship 2026
Applications open — details coming soon
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Onam 2026
Venue details to be announced
Looking back
Past Events

2026

Kilukkam 25 — Mohanlal Live in Detroit
Kilukkam 25 — Mohanlal Live in Detroit
25 Apr 2026 — A landmark celebration at Second Ebenezer Church, Detroit. Legendary actor Mohanlal graced the stage alongside acclaimed musician Stephen Devassy, with captivating performances by Manoj K Jayan, Jyotsna Radhakrishnan, and Noby Marcose — a night the DMA community will never forget.
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DMA Indoor Sports Tournament 2026
DMA Indoor Sports Tournament 2026
07 Mar 2026 — DMA's annual indoor sports tournament at SPARC Sports Arena, Novi. The community came together for a spirited day of competition across Badminton, Pickleball, and Table Tennis. Congratulations to all participants and winners for their outstanding sportsmanship!
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2025

DMA Onam 2025
Onam 2025
09 Aug 2025 — DMA honored culinary expert Shri Pazhayidom Mohanan Namboothiri for this year's Onasadya. We served 1,200 guests a grand feast of 35 authentic Sadya dishes, followed by vibrant cultural performances from talented local artists.
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Shaan Rahman Music Live 2025
Shaan Rahman Music Live 2025
03 May 2025 — The Shaan Rahman Show was a grand success. The auditorium, seating nearly a thousand, was filled to capacity. Shaan Rahman, along with Harishankar, Nithya Mammen, Mithun Jayaraj, Sayanora Philip, and Niranj Suresh captivated the crowd with popular Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi melodies.
DMA Sports Competition 2025
DMA Sports Competition 2025
05 Apr 2025 — Proudly sponsored by the Paingol Group, the DMA Sports event at Sparc Sports Arena in Novi featured exciting competitions in pickleball, table tennis, and badminton.
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2024

DMA Christmas 2024
DMA Christmas 2024
14 Dec 2024 — A joyful Christmas celebration full of dance, music, food and fun. Your presence and contributions made the event a remarkable success.
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DMA Sports Competition 2024
DMA Sports Competition 2024
12 Oct 2024 — DMA's first annual Badminton and Pickleball tournament at Sparc Sports Arena in Novi. Congratulations to all winners and participants for their fantastic performances and sportsmanship!
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DMA Onam 2024
DMA Onam 2024
14 Sep 2024 — Celebrated at Warren Consolidated Performing Arts Center. Traditional Onasadya on banana leaves for 600 guests, Maveli procession with film actress Lena as chief guest, thiruvathirakali, and a live music show by Masala Coffee.
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DMA Picnic 2024
DMA Picnic 2024
22 Jun 2024 — Fun-filled day at Firefighters Park, Troy with activities for kids and adults — Naadan food, Naadan kalikal, face painting, chess, and lots of games.
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2023

DMA Christmas 2023
DMA Christmas 2023
09 Dec 2023 — Celebrated at St. Thomas Syro Malabar Church auditorium, Southfield. Annual General Body meeting followed by Naadan Carol, dance programs, comedy skit, fashion show, and Christmas dinner.
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DMA Onam 2023 Polika
DMA Onam 2023 — Polika
16 Sep 2023 — "Polika" at Henry Ford II Performing Arts Center, Sterling Heights. Onasadya with 23 items served on banana leaf followed by three and a half hours of continuous entertainment programs on stage.
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DMA Picnic 2023
DMA Picnic 2023
15 Jul 2023 — "Best picnic in town!" at Firefighters Park, Troy. A fun-filled day with Naadan food, Naadan kalikal, face painting, chess, and lots of games for kids and adults.
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Habitat for Humanity 2023
Habitat for Humanity 2023
01 Jul 2023 — DMA Community Outreach Event. DMA volunteers renovated a house in Detroit, focusing on painting, flooring, and other interior work.
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High On Music 2023
High On Music 2023
19 May 2023 — High-On-Music live show featuring Vidhu Pratap, Jyotsna, Sachin Warrier, and Arya Dayal at Henry Ford II Performing Arts Center.
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Blood Donation Drive 2023
Blood Donation Drive 2023
29 Apr 2023 — DMA and St. Thomas Syro Malabar Church organized a blood donation drive with the help of Versity Blood Center. Great participation from the community — thank you for your support for this noble cause!

2022

DMA Christmas 2022
DMA Christmas 2022
17 Dec 2022 — Held at St Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church Hall. A fun-filled evening with comedy-drama, Christmas theme program, group medley, songs, dances, Carol songs, Naadan Carol, and Christmas Dinner.
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DMA Tech Day 2022
DMA Tech Day 2022
Oct 2022 — Participants learned how hardware and software work together using the micro:bit and Microsoft MakeCode editor. A hands-on educational event for budding technologists in the DMA community.
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DMA Onam 2022 Aavaniravu
DMA Onam 2022 — Aavaniravu
17 Sep 2022 — Onasadya and live music. HIGH ON MUSIC featured Harish Sivaramakrishnan, Sithara Krishankumar, and Job Kurian performing melodies from the 70s to today in Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi, plus Carnatic fusion by AGAM.
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DMA Picnic 2022
DMA Picnic 2022
16 Jul 2022 — Firefighters Park, Troy. Barbeque specialties, naadan food, naadan kalikal, kids games, and much more! A great family afternoon for the whole DMA community.
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DMA Canned Food Drive
DMA Canned Food Drive
DMA's community service initiative — collecting canned food for those in need. Thank you to everyone who contributed generously to support this cause.
DMA Scholarships 2022
DMA Scholarships 2022
DMA scholarships — helping high school seniors make college affordable. Recognizing students who demonstrate academic merit, active community involvement, or notable achievements in any field.
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International Women's Day 2022
International Women's Day 2022
DMA Women's Forum celebrated International Women's Day with a session on Women Entrepreneurship by Theresa Schierloh and making blankets for less fortunate women and children, coordinated by Sholy Nair.

2021

DMA Christmas 2021
DMA Christmas 2021
11 Dec 2021 — Celebrated at Santhome auditorium, Southfield. Highlight of the event was live music by Saya Band, along with Carol songs, dances, Christmas theme program, Nadan carol, drama, and a fabulous dinner.