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.

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Female Entrepreneurs Masterminds | Thursday, June 15
The SheHive female entrepreneurs masterminds group is a place for like-minded women to share goals and resources, network, and receive feedback. If you have a business or are thinking of starting one, this is a great group for you to get involved in. Your first meeting is always free, and if you decide to join, it's $20 a month for a six month commitment. This meeting is from 6 to 7 p.m.

SheHive is located at 1840 Hilton Rd. #101, in Ferndale.

Brews, BBQ, Bourbon 2017 - Ferndale | Friday, June 16 through Sunday, June 18
All weekend 9 mile will be transformed into a festival celebrating cold brews, mouthwatering BBQ, smooth and smokey bourbon and great music! There will be a wide variety of craft beers, BBQ and other food vendors, bourbon and an awesome band line-up. For more information and times, click here. This is a free event for all ages!

Sip & Shoot | Friday, June 16
Join Bamboo Detroit and Photo Sensei to learn about the art of cellphone photography while enjoying complimentary drinks and refreshments. You'll get the chance to capture amazing images of the city's landscapes while trying to win prizes and competing with your friends for the best shots. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased here. This event is from 6 to 9 p.m.

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

Zingerman's Creamery Gelato Parlor Pop-Up | Saturday, June 17
Zingerman's Creamery will be hosting a gelato pop-up shop at Gayle's Chocolates from 3 to 8 p.m. There will be a variety of flavors, including everything from dark chocolate to seasonal coconut macaroon. There will also be live music! If you can't make it to this event, Gayle's already hand-scoops and sells Zingerman's gelato.

Gayle's Chocolates is located at 417 S. Washington Ave., in Royal Oak.

Cheese + Cocktails on Father's Day | Sunday, June 18
Come out to Detroit City Distillery from noon to 6 p.m. for a Father's Day filled with drinking bourbon and eating cheese. There will be a variety of cheeses and chocolates, as well as a flight of 5 mini cocktails paired with different cheeses.

Detroit City Distillery is located at 2462 Riopelle St., in Detroit.

Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: Contemporary Art at the DIA | Sunday, June 18
Laurie Ann Farrell, curator of contemporary art at the DIA, will be sharing highlights from her 20-year career in the arts and discussing her vision of contemporary art at the DIA from 4 to 5 p.m. This talk is free for Wayne, Oakland and Macomb county residents.

The DIA is located at 5200 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.

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.

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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.

Pitch It: Shark Tank is Coming to Detroit!

A Shark Tank casting call is coming to Detroit to bring more diverse ideas and voices to the popular TV show. Those selected, you will be asked to do a very quick, but formal pitch (60 to 90 seconds) and then answer some questions. Entrepreneurs should bring their product to demonstrate, but it is not required to prepare a formal presentation.

Anyone interested must register here to attend. The casting call is happening from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, May 16 at Grand Circus in Downtown Detroit.

Good luck to all those who will be participating!

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.

Mamacitas and Margaritas Ladies Night Out | Thursday, May 5
Come out and celebrate Cinco de Mayo the right way by enjoying refreshments, pampering services and shopping with a selection of handpicked artists from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Twisted Tavern and Red Door Night Club. The event will be benefiting Handbags of Hope, an organization dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence in the Metro Detroit area. They will be there accepting donations of new and gently used handbags filled with toiletries. There will also be a raffle of artwork, jewelry, apparel and gift items, where a portion of the proceeds will go to Handbags of Hope. There will be a nominal fee for the pampering services, but admission to get into the event is free.

Twisted Tavern is located at 22901 Woodward Ave., Ferndale.


The Fashion Massacre | Friday, May 6-Sunday, May 8
The Fashion Massacre is a fashion presentation that takes place once a year in Detroit. It is built upon self-expression and individuality. The event brings focus and attention to emerging designers in the Metro Detroit area. It brings together a unique showcase of underground fashion and art that will contribute to Detroit's driving force in the fashion industry. The presentation begins Friday, May 6 and will continue to Sunday, May 8. Each presentation will go from 8-10 p.m. and takes place at a different venue each day, starting at DNR Outdoor Adventure Center. For more information on venues, head here.

DNR Outdoor Adventure Center is located at 1801 Atwater St., Detroit.


Pre-Mother's Day Shop 'Til You Drop at Tricho Salon | Friday, May 6-Saturday, May 7
Come in and shop for a wide variety of women's clothing and accessories from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday. You can shop for your mom or even shop with your mom! You'll be able to find that unique and special Mother's Day gift. This event is hosted by the boutique, Lauren Elyse. Can't make it out? You can shop online here.

Tricho Salon is located at 400 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak.


Viero Bridal Trunk Show | Saturday, May 7
Joy Abendmode Bridal Boutique will be hosting a trunk show for the Viero Bridal line. The event will last from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Make sure to call 248-876-0833 to reserve your spot.

Joy Abendmode Bridal Boutique is located at 506 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak.


Mother's Day Sale | Saturday, May 7
Come in for light refreshments and mimosas while enjoying 20% off shoes, purses and jewelry at the Clawson and Roseville Hips Boutique locations. With a $40 purchase, you can also get a free scarf of your choosing while supplies last. The boutique will not be buying anything this day.

Down to Business: Build Institute Launches the 8th Season of Open City Detroit

The 8th season of Open City Detroit, a monthly networking event for aspiring and established entrepreneurs, launches this month. The first event of the season kicks off at Cliff Bell’s on Monday, October 20, with collaboration as the topic of discussion.

Open City was started in 2007 by two female, small-business owners and in 2012, it was passed on to D:hive and now Build Institute, an organization formed out of D:hive’s Build class and other small business initiatives. The events are free and will take place at Cliff Bell’s on the third Monday of every month from October to April. A relevant business topic, panel discussion and casual networking will happen at every event.

The first event is presented in partnership with Assemble Detroit, an organization that convenes people around rebuilding Detroit, so it should be something to which we can all relate. Each event will be recorded in partnership with Canfield Creative Studio in order to bring these discussions to a wider audience so, if you are not able to attend the first event, watch the video and you’ll be sure to clear your calendar for the next one once you see what it’s all about.

Cliff Bell’s is located at 2030 Park Ave., in Detroit. For more information on Open City, visit www.buildinstitute.org.