Wednesday, September 21, 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.



Eastern Market After Dark | Thursday, September 22
Celebrate Detroit design as one of the country's oldest public markets, Eastern Market, turns into a creative district by night. More than 30 studios throughout the district will be open late, and sheds 2, 3, 4 and 5 will be open with interactive experiences, brand activations with Detroit's up-and-coming designers, designer spotlights, installations and parties. This will be taking place from 7 to 11 p.m. This is an official part of the Detroit Design Festival, taking place the 21 through the 25.

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

Detroit Design Ball | Thursday, September 22
Taking place in Shed 5 at Eastern Market from 5:30-10 p.m., come out for a special DDF night of entertainment honoring a new vision for Detroit urban renewal. Some of Detroit's most exciting artists, designers, performers, enterprise and community organizations will be here. There will even be the 6th annual DDF Independent Designer runway fashion show. For tickets, click here, and for more information on the events of the night, click here.

2016 AIA Detroit Celebration of Architecture | Thursday, September 22
Join the best of the best in Detroit architecture, with professionals to emerging creatives, for a special evening in Shed 3 at Eastern Market from 6 to 10 p.m. There will be an amazing cast of creatives, companies and supporters, along with a red carpet experience, awards gallery, award ceremony, celebration lounges and cocktails. Tickets are available here or at the door for $60.

Detroit City of Design Summit | Thursday, September 22 and Friday, September 23
This two-day summit, hosted by Detroit Creative Corridor Center and Creative Many, is especially for Detroit's design community and international partners to explore building a better city through design. This is a part of the Detroit Design Festival and will be taking place at Jam Handy. For tickets, click here.

Jam Handy is located at 2900 E. Grand Blvd., in Detroit.

DDF 2016 Light Up Livernois | Saturday, September 24
The third edition of Light Up Livernois returns to Detroit's Historic Avenue of Fashion. With a focus on how great urban design can drive the economic future of the neighborhood, programming will include open businesses, fashion vignettes, urban redevelopment plans, musical performances and small business highlights. This is something you definitely don't want to miss.

This will be at 7 Mile and Livernois, in Detroit.

Open Streets Detroit | Sunday, September 25
Open Streets is a national and international event that Detroit is joining for two free public outdoor events, the first being this weekend from noon to 5 p.m. The event will cover a four mile stretch of major roadway, connecting Michigan Ave. and Vernor Hwy. People will have the opportunity to bike, walk, jog, skate and more through the car-free street. Participants that make their way through the street park will also be able to sample fun workouts, with everything from hula hooping, kickboxing and yoga. All of this will be put on by local businesses community groups to promote health and wellness. For more information on the Open Streets Project, click here.

Dancing at the Detroit Yacht Club! A Peacock Room Pop-up | Sunday, September 25
Come out to the Detroit Yacht Club for some awesome vintage-inspired dancing. All skill levels are welcome, including beginner. At 2 p.m. there will be free dance lessons, and from 3 to 6 p.m., dance to the live sounds of the Big Band. It's $20 at the door, and there will be vintage-inspired shopping from the Peacock Room.

The Detroit Yacht Club is located at 1 Riverbank Rd., in Detroit.

Hard Cider & Donuts | Sunday, September 25
Enjoy a familiar fall tradition with Michigan by the Bottle Tasting Room with hard cider and fresh donuts. There will be hard cider and Love & Buttercream donuts available for purchase as a package or individually. Donut flavors include pumpkin spice, apple and cinnamon sugar, and ciders available will be Verterra Just Apple, Cherry Blush, Raspberry Rush, Blackberry Bliss and Sweet Peach Chaos Hard Ciders. No reservations are needed, and it's first come, first serve.

Michigan by the Bottle Tasting Room is located at 45645 Hayes Rd., in Shelby Township.

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