Do It: This Weekend’s Fashion, Beauty and Style Events that Are Not To Be Missed

This weekend is chock-full of fun and fashionable things to do, so if you’re itching to hit the town, these events will keep you busy!

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Bikes and Yoga: Season Two Opener | Thursday, May 14

Detroit Community Yoga has partnered with H2O Insightful Creativity, and Healthy Detroit for Bikes and Yoga: Season Two Opener from 5:30 to 8 p.m. meeting at Wheelhouse Detroit Bike Shop. Get into gear and enjoy a nice bike ride along the river walk to the North Fishing Pier on Belle Isle where the yoga session will take place. Once the yoga class is over, take an easy ride back to the Wheelhouse and enjoy picturesque Detroit. Participants need to bring a bike, helmet, yoga mat, water bottle, and layers (depending on the weather), and the event is free and open to the public.

Wheelhouse Detroit Bike Shop is located at 1340 Atwater St., in Detroit.

The Greening of Detroit 25^th Anniversary Gala | Thursday, May 14

Celebrate 25 years with the Greening of Detroit at its annual anniversary gala. The Greening of Detroit has been making their mark all around Detroit to make it a sustainable living area for years and have planted 6,000 to 7,000 trees annually in hopes of making Detroit even more beautiful. This celebration will showcase the amazing work that has been done over the years, while enjoying a five course meal, with locally grown food, drinks, and more from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Rattlesnake Club. Tickets are $250 and can be found on Eventbrite. 

The Rattlesnake Club is located at 300 River Place Dr., in Detroit.

An Evening of Art + Science | Thursday, May 14

Celebrate the art of science at the second annual gala at 6 p.m. at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Some of the best contemporary artists have created art inspired by the science and medical research of the Taubman Scholars. All scientific art will be auctioned off, and proceeds will go towards the DIA’s grants program. Enjoy a night of art, science and music with cocktails and fine dining to keep attendees fueled for the auction. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Taubman Art + Science.

The Detroit Institute of Arts is located at 5200 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.

Work (What You Got) Shop | Saturday, May 16

Have you ever wanted to take a burlesque class? Well, you’re in luck! From 2 to 3 p.m., take part in a burlesque workshop at Flossy’s Suitcase. This class is intended on making you feel your best inside and out, while giving you confidence and a work out! Sinnator Charlotte is the instructor for the class and space is limited, so get your tickets as soon as you can. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Flossy’s Suitcase.

Flossy’s Suitcase is located at 12521 Woodward Ave., in Highland Park.

2015 Spring Open House | Saturday, May 16

Support locally made art at the 2015 Spring Open House from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Russell Industrial Center. RIC residents and artists will be converting their studios into storefronts, and tours, exhibitions, and demonstrations will be given throughout the evening. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

The Russell Industrial Center is located at 1600 Clay Street, in Detroit.

49^th Annual Eastern Market Flower Day | Sunday, May 17

Kick off the summer season beginning at 7 a.m. (and you’ll want to get there as early as possible, because it gets busy!) for the 49^th Annual Eastern Market Flower Day. The end of May is the best time to start working on your garden, so come to Eastern Market to find the most beautiful flowers, plants, trees, fruits and vegetables to add to your garden. Stores and restaurants will be open, so stick around and browse the shops and get something to eat while you're down there.

Eastern Market Corporation is located at 2934 Russell St., in Detroit.

Arid Extension Bar Launch! | Sunday, May 17

Come out to Arid Blow Dry & Beauty Bar from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as it launches their Hair Extension Bar! Take advantage of the 30% off an entire service when you book for extensions. A stylist will be on hand to do free dry styling along with makeup touchups. Raffles and prizes will be given away all day, and reservations are recommended, but walk ins are welcome.

Arid Blow Dry & Beauty Bar is located at 32956 on Woodward Ave., in Royal Oak.