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. 

Ever feel the need to get away?&nbsp;
Perhaps, to a galaxy far, far away?
Michiganders did just this past May the 4th. Every year for two weekends a warehouse in Detroit&rsquo;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 &ndash; streetscapes closely resembling Tatooine (otherwise known as Luke Skywalker&rsquo;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 <a href="https://spacedive313.com/">tickets available</a> for this weekend&rsquo;s events.
Star Wars attire is&nbsp;mandatory, as declared by the Empire.
GUESTS:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>John Dunivant, co founder of Space Dive</li>
<li>Daniel Land, cofounder of Space Dive</li>
<li>Eric Heerspink, Grand Rapids ceramist</li>
</ul>
Check out photos from the event <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/stateside/2025-05-09/stateside-podcast-sci-fi-fantasy-becomes-reality-at-space-dive">here</a>.&nbsp;

Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.

To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit michiganpublic.org.

If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work: michiganradio.org/podfund

Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.
To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit <a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/stateside">michiganpublic.org</a>.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="http://michiganpublic.org/podfund">supporting our work</a>: michiganradio.org/podfund

Stateside

Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.

To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit michiganpublic.org.

If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work: michiganpublic.org/podfund

Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state&mdash;from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.
To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/programs/stateside">michiganpublic.org</a>.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://michiganpublic.org/podfund">supporting our work</a>: michiganpublic.org/podfund

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