Many Tongues™ is an immersive storytelling exhibition that explores how narrative transcends form — unfolding through food, poetry, comedy, visual art, fashion, film, and performance. Curated by Misha McGlown (Omo Misha) and created by Brittini Ward (Eye N Eye the Storyteller), the exhibition transforms High Society (12826 Livernois, Detroit) into a living archive of sound, taste, image, and memory. Each activation — from culinary storytelling and live comedy to spoken word, fashion talks, and visual installations — invites audiences to experience language in its many expressions.

Rooted in Detroit’s rich cultural lineage, Many Tongues™ celebrates the ways stories move through us: how they are cooked, sung, painted, worn, and performed. It honors narrative as both ancestral inheritance and collective practice — where creativity becomes a bridge between generations, mediums, and communities. By uniting local and national artists across disciplines, the exhibition demonstrates that storytelling is not limited to words alone, but lives in gesture, sound, texture, and spirit.

On Friday, November 28, 2025, the Many Tongues™ Exhibition continues with Laughing Through Life, a night that proves comedy is more than entertainment—it’s storytelling at its most raw and relatable. Hosted by JeCorey Hawkins at High Society (12826 Livernois, Detroit, MI), this story-based comedy showcase invites audiences to laugh, listen, and reflect on the humor that shapes our everyday survival. Featuring standout performances by Shelly T., J. Bell, and Josh Adams, the evening will explore how comedians use rhythm, timing, and truth to turn pain into laughter and memory into meaning.

Doors open at 6:00 PM, with a panel discussion from 7:00–7:30 PM, followed by a full comedy set until 9:00 PM. Tickets are $10 online and $20 at the door. Within the spirit of Many Tongues™, Laughing Through Life reminds us that every joke holds a journey—and every laugh is a language of its own.