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Friday, May 19, 2017

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.

Photo c/o Spring Into Corktown Facebook
Spring Into Corktown | Saturday, May 20
From 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Corktown will have tons of family-friendly, fun activities that will keep everyone busy. You can see the new statues in the neighborhood, listen to the Detroit Party Marching Band, attend free yoga classes, ride free, historical shuttle tours and so much more! You can see the whole lineup for the day here.

Corktown is located in Detroit.

RALLY in the ALLEY | Saturday, May 20
Celebrate the Rust Belt Market's 6 year anniversary with shopping, food and a full bar provided by Revel Bar. Food trucks include Delectabowl, Nosh Pit, Buffy's Mexi-Casian, Detroit BBQ and Pita Post. Western Market and Spun Sugar Detroit will also be there. If you're a huge foodie, this is definitely the event for you.

The Rust Belt Market is located at 22801 Woodward Ave., in Ferndale.

Grand Opening - HopCat - Royal Oak | Saturday, May 20
The grand opening of HopCat in Royal Oak is finally here! Enjoy 100 of the best craft beers, plus free Crack Fries all day. The first 200 guests will receive a card good for free Crack Fries every week for a year. The celebration starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 2 a.m.!

HopCat is located at 208 W. 5th Ave., in Royal Oak.

WhateverFest 7 | Saturday, May 20
From noon to 4 a.m. come out to the Tangent Gallery/Hastings Street Ballroom for the 7th annual WhateverFest! Experience live music and art, yummy food trucks, vendors and Detroit's best talent. You can purchase pre-sale wristbands for $6 at The Bottom Line Coffee House or Third Wave Music in Midtown, otherwise they will be $10 at the door. For a full line-up of artists, click here.

The Tangent Gallery/Hastings Street Ballroom is located at 715 E. Milwaukee St., in Detroit.

Flower Day 2017 | Sunday, May 21
Eastern Market's annual Flower Day will be taking place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. This has been an ongoing tradition since 1967 where growers offer a wide variety of flowers at a great value. This year's posters were created by Ouizi and will be for sale for $10 in Shed 5 on Saturdays.

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

Finders Keepers Vintage Market | Sunday, May 21
The Finders Keepers Vintage Market is back at the Chelsea County Fairgrounds for another awesome summer of vintage goods. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. you can find all sorts of upscale vintage, vintage-inspired and handmade goods. Admission is $5 and kids under 12 are free.

Chelsea County Fairgrounds are located at 20501 W. Old US Highway 12, in Chelsea.

Thursday, March 9, 2017

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 DC3


Drinks x Design: Fashion & Accessories | Thursday, March 9
Join the Detroit Creative Corridor Center from 5:30 to 8 p.m. for a celebration of fashion and accessories at Detroit Denim! They will be partnering with Detroit Denim Co. and CAM Trade to create a fashionable experience while celebrating Detroit textiles. Enjoy a sneak peak of spring/summer merchandise from some of Detroit's hottest designers while enjoying wine and music. Make sure to RSVP here.

Detroit Denim is located at 2987 Franklin St., in Detroit.

Mindfulness Motivation | Thursday, March 9
In this free workshop presented by Bamboo Detroit you'll learn awesome things like how to ground your energy, how to set up a successful meditation practice, the difference between the thinking and observing mind, and much, much more! This is the perfect event for entrepreneurs and everyone else trying to master life. This event will go from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Bamboo Detroit is located at 1420 Washington Blvd. #301, in Detroit.

Women - Art Show | Saturday, March 11
"Women," an annual exhibition that honors and celebrates women will be on display at the Carr Center from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be a discussion panel, performances and poets, and dozens of artists. The exhibition will be on display until March 31.

The Carr Center is located at 311 E. Grand River Ave., in Detroit.

5th Annual International Women's Day Tea Detroit | Saturday, March 11
In celebration of International Women's Day, come out to Socra Tea from 5 to 10 p.m. for tea, sushi, shopping and networking. This is the only official International Women's Day event statewide! The theme is #BeBoldForChange. Women business owners will be featured vendors and recommended attire is fabulously ladylike. To purchase tickets, click here.

Socra Tea is located at 71 Garfield St. Suite 50, in Detroit.

Ford Fun Free Day | Saturday, March 11
Come out to the Michigan Science Center for free general admission from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy 250+ hands-on exhibits, live stage shows, Spark!Lab from the Smithsonian, Kidstruction building space, Kids Town gallery and more! To pick your admission time, please click here.

The Michigan Science Center is located at 5020 John R St., in Detroit.

The Detroit Library Tour | Saturday, March 11
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be free one hour, docent-led tours at the Detroit Library! The tour highlights the architecture of Cass Gilbert, as well as many other works from famed craftsmen and architects. Their docents will share the history, art and architecture of the acclaimed main library. You'll discover the grand staircase, the Pewabic fireplace, the Ernie Harwell Room and many other surprises. To get your ticket, click here.

The Detroit Library is located at 5201 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.

Dearborn Women's Expo | Sunday, March 12
Grab your BFF or family member and head down to the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center for fashion, accessories, health, wellness, home decor and so much more. There will be 100 exhibitors, a silent auction and a Duck Pond of prizes. Proceeds go to Relay for Life Dearborn and the Scholarship Fund in Memory of Brittany Crawford.

The Ford Community and Performing Arts Center is located at 15801 Michigan Ave., in Dearborn.

St. Patrick's Day Detroit Parade | Sunday, March 12
The 59th annual Corktown St. Patrick's Day parade will be starting at 12:30 p.m. with parties and fun all day! The parade is a family-friendly event and entertaining for all with the various floats. The parade route is on Michigan Avenue through Corktown (from 6th Street to 14th Street). Following the parade, it's back to the streetwide party with fun at pubs, bars, tailgates, beer tents and festivals.

Thursday, December 8, 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.



Evening on the Ave | Thursday, December 8
Enjoy an evening of shopping, drinks, eating, music and more with this unique retail experience in Downtown Detroit. Parking will be free in the Z lot, located at 1234 Library St. To see a full list of participating retailers, which include Kit and Ace, Detroit is the New Black, Warby Parker and more, click here.

This event is happening at 1001 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.


Grand Circus Issue 4 Release Party | Friday, December 9
It's time to party with the Grand Circus collaborators and contributors with a chance to be the first to see the brand new Fall/Winter 2016 issue. Taking place at Bank Suey, there will be free drinks and a DJ, This is an awesome issue diving into tactical urbanism.

Bank Suey is located at 10345 Jos Campau, in Hamtramck.


2016 Detroit Historical Society Ball | Saturday, December 10
The Detroit Historical Society is hosting their annual ball will be taking place at the iconic Joe Louis Arena to bid a final farewell. From 6 p.m. to midnight, come out for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, a seated dinner, entertainment by Nicole New, and a live and silent auction. There is also an afterglow from 9 p.m. to midnight with late night snacks and drinks, and a dancing reception. Patron tickets are $450, and afterglow tickets are $75 (or two for $100). For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

The Joe Louis Arena is located at 19 Steve Yzerman Dr., in Detroit.


Holiday Nights in the Village | Saturday, December 10
Take a step back into time and come to Greenfield Village to enjoy some holiday spirit. Tickets are $26 each, which includes ice skating, a ride in a classic Ford Model T, demonstrations, carolers, horse-drawn wagons and much, much more. This event takes place every weekend throughout December. To purchase tickets, click here.

Greenfield Village is located at 20900 Oakwood Blvd., in Dearborn.


Corktown-a-Glow | Saturday, December 10
Stop by Corktown all day for tons of holiday fun and festivities. There will be a holiday shop tour with free shuttle service from noon to 6 p.m., a Santa visit at 6 p.m., tree lighting ceremony at Bagley and Trumbull, caroling, specials at bars and restaurants, and donations of unwrapped gifts for children in need. For more information, click here. This is definitely a holiday event you don't want to miss!

Corktown is located in Downtown Detroit.


Holiday Shopping Party | Sunday, December 11
Join The HSS Feed and your's truly, DGG, at L.K. Bennett in The Somerset Collection to get some items off your holiday shopping list. Cocktails and light bites will be provided, as well as the chance to get your makeup touched up by makeup artists from Dior at Saks Fifth Avenue and a braid bar from Blo Blow Dry Bar. 10% of proceeds will benefit DGG so we can continue helping the local fashion industry. This event is free, but you must RSVP here.

The Somerset Collection is located at 2800 W. Big Beaver Rd., in Troy.

Wednesday, June 29, 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 Corktown STRUT

FGI Detroit Fall 2016 Fashion Trend Event | Thursday, June 30
FGI will be hosting an event to introduce fall 2016's fashion trends at Orleans & Winder in The Eastern Market from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be light drinks and food available. Tickets are available here.

Orleans & Winder is located at 2501 Russell St., in Detroit.


Corktown STRUT -- Music, Art and Food Festival | Friday, July 1 - Sunday, July 3

Corktown STRUT is Detroit's annual 3-day music, art and food festival over Fourth of July weekend. A long line-up of music and food/drink sponsors will make this event one for the books. The event starts at 7 p.m. on Friday and goes through Sunday until 11 p.m. There will be a shuttle available, so parking won't be an issue. For more information on music venues and performances, click here.

Corktown is located in Detroit.


Michigan RIB FEST 2016 with Fireworks Show | Friday, July 1 - Monday, July 4

Head down to the M1 Concourse for ribs and family friendly fun. Fireworks will be taking place Friday at 10 p.m. There will be live music on multiple stages, professional drivers doing laps in Dodge Vipers, craft beers, ciders, wine, cocktails, a rib cookoff, monster truck rides, pig races and so much more. The event kicks off Friday at 5 p.m. and goes through Monday until 8 p.m. For more event details, click here.

M1 Concourse is located in Pontiac.

Thursday, June 2, 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 DIA

26th Annual Home & Garden Show | Thursday, June 2 through Sunday, June 5
Thursday kicks off the home and garden show, which is a fundraiser and ceramic showcase. Thursday night is the fundraiser party, which will celebrate and feature the newest Pewabic Ceramics. The party goes from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For tickets, click here. Starting Friday, the whole event will be free and open to the public with ceramic work from over 80 artists, docent led tours every hour and tons of family fun! To see the whole weekend schedule, head here.

Pewabic is located at 10125 Jefferson Ave, in Detroit.


DIA #InsideOutUSA Instagram Meet-Up | Friday, June 3
Inside Out is partnering up with the DIA and three other museums to host a contest. The contest consists of posting a photo of an Inside Out artwork you're near and uploading it to Instagram. The contest kicks off Friday with an Instagram meet-up at Eastern Market and the Dequindre Cut from 6 to 9 p.m. You can meet the DIA staff at Wilkins Street Plaza to pick up an art-finding map, and then you'll be on your own to explore the artwork in the neighborhood. If you snap a pic, you'll enjoy discounted drinks at Detroit City Distillery, just show the bartender the photo! For more information on the contest, click here.

Wilkins Street Plaza is located at the corner of Wilkins St. and Orleans St. in Detroit.


Corktown Home & Garden Tour 2016 | Sunday, June 5
View the beautiful homes and gardens in Corktown in Detroit. Tickets will be available the day of the event starting at 11 a.m. at the Gaelic League. This is also where the event starts.

The Gaelic League is located at 2086 Michigan Ave., in Detroit.


Finders Keepers Vintage Market | Sunday, June 5
The Finders Keepers Vintage Inspired Market is making its way to Woodhaven! This is an upscale pop-up style vintage flea market featuring local artists and unique finds. There will be over 120 vendors who create, collect and hunt for the most fabulous finds. There will be everything from beautiful jewelry to gorgeous furniture. There will be something for everyone! There will also be a photographer offering vintage-style photo opportunities, live music and yummy food trucks. 

The Finders Keepers Vintage Market will be located at 23101 Hall Rd., in Woodhaven.