Thursday, July 28, 2016

Do It: This Weekend's Style, Beauty and Fashion Events That are Not to Be Missed

This weekend is 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 COCAD

Dodge for Detroit | Thursday, July 28
Want to relive your childhood? Grab some friends or coworkers for a round-robin dodgeball tournament to support much needed funding for the Boy Scouts of America. Teams will consist of 6-10 players and are guaranteed to play at least three games. If you don't want to play you can still show your support by relaxing and enjoying some of the best food Metro Detroit has to offer. The event starts at 5 p.m. and will be at Cadillac Square Park

Cadillac Square Park is located in Detroit.


Riverfront Relaxin' featuring The Breakfast Club | Thursday, July 28
Riverfront Relaxin' presented by Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is bringing free entertainment to Detroit the rest of this summer. You can enjoy live music and classic movies for free. There will be food trucks, games and vendors as well. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 8:20 p.m. This week's movie is cult classic The Breakfast Club, and the band is Rockstar, an '80s cover band. Make sure to bring lawn chairs and blankets for ultimate relaxation. Everything is held at West Riverfront Park.

West Riverfront Park is located at 1801 W. Jefferson, in Detroit.


Annual Village Sidewalk Sale | Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30
Join the Grosse Pointe Mompreneurs with special guests as they present Build and Craft: Make it Messy at the annual sidewalk sale in Downtown Grosse Pointe. There will be Lego free play, painting with Legos and the chance to contribute to a community art project. The finished product will go to the Kids Kicking Cancer charity. On Friday, the event goes from noon to 4 p.m., and on Saturday it goes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be set up on Kercheval at the corner St. Clare. For more information, click here.


Grand Opening Celebration | Saturday, July 30
Join Michigan by the Bottle Tasting Room as they celebrate the grand opening of their new location in Downtown Auburn Hills. There will be free selected samples (one per guest), specials, contests, live music and many more fun things. Just drop by anytime from noon to 10 p.m. to take part in the festivities.

Michigan by the Bottle Tasting Room is located at 3384 Auburn Rd., in Auburn Hills.


Downtown Patio Bar Tour (Part 2) | Saturday, July 30
With summer in full swing it's always nice to check out some of Detroit's best patio bars. The tour starts at Beach Bar in Campus Martius and will head to Exodus Lounge and 350 Terrace. There will be a guided tour between stops and and maybe even free drinks and food. All attendees must be 21 years or older. The event is hosted by Detroit Experience Factory and goes from 7 to 10 p.m.


E. Rollins Group Presents Creatives at COCAD Mixer | Saturday, July 30
E. Rollins has teamed up with COCAD, Detroit's #1 creative community, to bring you their first mixer. As Detroit is making its come back, the creative industry is still heavily segregated. People need resources to grow their brand. That's where COCAD comes into play; they're a brand new community for creatives and doers. This mixer will be perfect all fashion entrepreneurs. Come out and network, see the COCAD space, promote your brand and make connections. The event goes from 8 to 11 p.m.

COCAD is located at 9342 Jos Campau, in Hamtramck.


Like a Boss Anti-Bullying Fashion Show | Saturday, July 30
This event is to empower young people everywhere who have been affected by bullying. The event will be held at Northbank Center and goes from 7 to 9 p.m.

Northbank Center is located at 432 N. Saginaw St., in Flint.


The Positive Event | Sunday, July 31
Bring a little positivity into your life and check out this event filled with vendors and speakers who try to keep a positive outlook on life and their businesses. There will be products from t-shirts with positive messages on them to healthy makeup options to stationary and so much more. There will also be speakers delivering presentations on all different topics from meditation to building a village. This will all be held at Nafas Fitness Studio from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Many of the proceeds will go to Project for Awesome, and you'll have the chance to make grab bags for the homeless.

Nafas Fitness Studio is located at 811 N. Main St., in Royal Oak.

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