Tuesday, February 23, 2016

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!


Image from MOCAD Teen Council



Build Next: Cutting Through Commercial Real Estate Red Tape | Thursday, February 25
Build Graduates and the community interested in growing their business can learn the how-to's of commercial real estate in this month's class. Build has partnered with Michael L. Lamb of Lamb Legal & Consulting Services to get into the topic of locating and securing commercial real ester. Attendees of the workshop will learn about zoning and variance approvals, drafting and negotiating leases, new construction, renovation and foreclosure, and possible financing and mortgage challenges. Tickets for the event are $30 for Build Grads and $45 for the public, and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Build Institute is located at 2701 Bagley St., in Detroit.


Second Annual Seeds, Snacks and Six Packs | Thursday, February 25
NEXTGen Detroit and Repair The World: Detroit have partnered to engage in the second annual seed packing event for Keep Growing Detroit. This will be a night of do-gooders having fun, learning, sipping on delicious craft beer and meeting new people. Keep Growing Detroit provides farmers, community and family gardeners with seeds to promote healthy living. To register for the event, please visit jewishdetroit.org/event/seeds-snacks-and-6-packs.

The event is located at 2701 Bagley St., in Detroit.


Cranbrook Contemporaries Launch Party | Friday, February 26
Cranbrook Comtemporaries is a group of Young Professionals who advocate for art, design, craft and culture, and membership is open. If you're interested in broadening your engagement with the arts community through social and education programs and grabbing a complimentary drink, consider joining. The first informational meet up is from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nora Modern, and is free to attend. To register for the event, please visit Eventbrite.

Nora is located at 4240 Cass Ave., in Detroit.


Library Street Collective Presents | Saturday, February 27
The Library Street Collective specializes in cutting edge modern and contemporary fine art, and this weekend, they are putting on a group exhibition from 7 to 9 p.m. The exhibition will feature Adrian Falkner, Cleon Peterson, Hacer, Mars 1, Ryan McGinness, Shepard Fairy and more. The exhibition will be on display from February 27  to April 15, so if you if you miss out this weekend, you still have time.

Library Street Collective is located at 1260 Library St., in Detroit.


Habitat Detroit's Red Carpet Bash | Saturday, February 27
Starting at 6 p.m., walk the red carpet, enjoy a strolling dinner, bid on silent auction items, dance to live music and have fun to benefit Habitat for Humanity Detroit. The 5th Annual Red Carpet Event, happening at the Fillmore Detroit, will feature special guests Alicia Smith, Jill Ford, Gary Peters and Lauren Sanders among others. Tickets for the event at $75 for general admission and $125 for VIP. For more information or to purchase a ticket, please visit www.redcarpetbashdetroit.com.


Fillmore Detroit 2115 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.


D-Artist Studio with Tiff Massey | Saturday, February 27
The MOCAD Teen Council presents D-Artist Studio with Tiff Massey for an intimate discussion about her artistic practice, influence and more at MOCAD. Tiff Massey is a Detroit-based jeweler, sculptor and designer whose works are an observation of class, race and contemporary culture. All ages are welcome with a suggested donation of $5.

MOCAD is located at 4454 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.


Sunday's at Cafe 78: Nothing Elegant and SOUQ & See Why Vintage | Sunday, February 28
Immerse yourself in a sumptuous brunch of beats, art and shopping. Anthology coffee drinks and a menu of seasonal food specialties curated by James Beard Award-nominated chef Marc Djozlija. DJ Lady Fantastic and DJ Amy Dreamcatcher will be playing tunes while you guests books, accessories, and handmade goods from SOUQ.

Cafe 78 is located at 4454 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.

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