Sci-fi fantasy becomes reality at Space Dive in Detroit

Ever feel the need to get away? 

Perhaps, to a galaxy far, far away?

Michiganders did just this past May the 4th. Every year for two weekends a warehouse in Detroit’s Milwaukee Junction neighborhood gets converted into a Star Wars universe. A small army of do-it-yourself artists, makers, and fun-seekers transform a half-block of space into, well, outerspace.

The detail is otherworldly – streetscapes closely resembling Tatooine (otherwise known as Luke Skywalker’s home planet), stucco storefronts, dust-covered tents, and cosplay Mandalorians decked with helmets, breastplates, and blaster pistols.

Space Dive takes place atTangent Gallery, generally around May 4. There are still tickets available for this weekend’s events.

Star Wars attire is mandatory, as declared by the Empire.

GUESTS: 

• John Dunivant, co founder of Space Dive
• Daniel Land, cofounder of Space Dive
• Eric Heerspink, Grand Rapids ceramist

Check out photos from the event here. 

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