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.

Urban Exchange Speakeasy | Thursday, December 15
The Urban Consulate is popping up at Detroit Sip with Live6 Detroit and Model D for a special urban exchange with guests from Chicago and Philadelphia. Guests from Philadelphia include Taayib Smith and Meegan Denenberg from Little Giant Creative, and Michelle Freeman and Jermaine Jenkins from Witty Gritty. Guests from Chicago are Carson Poole from Place Lab Chicago. You'll have the chance to share creative ideas for community engagement and ethical development. There will also be featured projects.

Detroit Sip is located at 7420 W. McNichols Rd., in Detroit.


Holiday Zims Vodka Tasting | Thursday, December 15
For $40 a person, come out to El Barzon for a special five course meal with handcrafted Zims Vodka cocktails in each course. Reservations are required, so call 313-894-2070 if you're interested. Click here for the description of each course.

El Barzon is located at 3710 Junction St., in Detroit.


Holiday Spirits 2016 | Friday, December 16
Holiday Spirits puts a holiday twist on classic cocktails and creates "just for the holidays" options with the industry's best distillers, and Detroit's best mixologists and bartenders. This is a great event to get your friends together and have a lot of fun! This will be happening at the Royal Oak Farmer's Market with admission at 7:30 p.m. There are different ticket options so click here to see and purchase them. There will also be plenty of delicious food from local restaurants.

The Royal Oak Farmer's Market is located at 316 E. 11 Mile Rd., in Royal Oak.


Real Detroit Events & Detroit Mercantile Co. Mitten Market | Saturday, December 17
The Detroit Mercantile Co. and Real Detroit Events present a one-evening, once-a-year pop-up holiday market at the Royal Oak Farmer's Market featuring 70+ Michigan art/design/craft/food/gift/vintage/antique vendors, as well as food and drink from local restaurants and companies. There will also be live music and much, much more.

The Royal Oak Farmer's Market is located at 316 E. 11 Mile Rd., in Royal Oak.


17th Annual Detroit Santarchy | Saturday, December 17
The only SantaCon event in Michigan will be a pub crawl through Corktown, Midtown, Eastern Market and Downtown Detroit from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Full costumes are required so get creative. Tickets are $20 and available on the night of the event at the Gaelic League Irish American Club of Detroit starting at 7 p.m. This is definitely an event that shouldn't be missed.

The Gaelic League Irish American Club is located at 2068 Michigan Ave., in Detroit.


Winter Soulstice Class | Sunday, December 18
Come out to House of Yoga to celebrate their 11th anniversary and the Winter Soulstice Celebration. There will be candle light Yin Yoga and live music by Vishnu Blue. The class will be followed by the chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa and Arati.

House of Yoga is located at 2965 12 Mile Rd., Ste. 100, in Berkley.

Do It: This Weekend’s Fashion, Beauty and Style Events that Are Not To Be Missed

This pre-holiday weekend is chock-full of fun and fashionable things to do, so if you’re itching to hit the town and celebrate the season, these events are sure to keep you busy!

How to Secure Local & National Media Attention | Thursday, December 17

Do you wish you knew more about media strategy, press release writing, spokesperson training, and interviewing with media? If your business could grow based on becoming an expert in any of these topics, join Detroit Consulting to help your organization with traditional and nontraditional media outlets. The world of media can be a whirlwind, and this event is the perfect platform to gain exclusive access to inside knowledge for engaging and securing local and national media attention. Detroit Consulting is happy to have Ben Bowman as the featured presenter. Bowman is a former broadcast journalist whose reports have aired on: CBS, Fox News, AOL News, and local news outlets across the country. Come prepared to share a story about your experience contacting the media and receive feedback on any press releases you may have. Bamboo Detroit will be hosting this event from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $20 online, buy yours today before they are sold out.

Bamboo Detroit is located at 1442 Brush St., in Detroit.

After Dark: Holiday Mixology at the Michigan Science Center | Thursday, December 17

You are sure to be in awe at Toytopia, an interactive exhibit that focuses on learning through play at After Dark, this weekend. Featuring life-sized toys, vintage games, and more, challenge your friends with vintage video competitions and extreme dot-to-dot challenges. Get inspired by the holiday beverage blends at the cash bar as you learn about the chemistry of color changing liquids. Who said drinking and socializing couldn’t be an educational experience? For only $10 online or at the door, you can bring your friends from 5 to 8 p.m. to experience everything the Michigan Science Center has to offer. Once you’ve had your fill of this colorful event, visit Maccabees, Chartreuse, Seva, or Treat Dreams Ice Cream for a dinner discount if you show your MiSci ticket stub.

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

Free Fiber Workshop: Crochet & Tapestry Weaving | Thursday, December 17

Gabrielle Duggan is holding a free workshop on crochet and tapestry weaving this Thursday at 6 p.m, at Ponyride. This designer creates elaborate installations of disparate materials; glass, tar, rocks, wire, yarn, and other textiles. Her pieces twist multiple meanings infused in the material itself. This workshop is open to the public, with no previous experience required, and materials are supplied. Come learn a new skill as you have the opportunity to pick the brain of a developing artist that is also trying to make a name for herself in the industry.

Ponyride is located at 1401 Vermont St., in Detroit.

Detroit Santarchy 2015 | Saturday, December 19

Come all ye faithful for a night of alcohol infused fun. Experience a night with over 2,000 Santa’s and his Elves for the 16^th Annual Detroit Santarchy from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. This festive holiday celebration consists of a bar crawl in Corktown, Cass Corridor, Eastern Market and all over downtown with thousands of people dressed as Santa. Pick out your best red suit, as costumes are mandatory. The kickoff party starts in Corktown at the Gaelic League Irish-American Club near Slow’s BBQ with live entertainment. Don’t have a DD? No problem! Private busses will be transporting Santa’s all night if you purchase a $20 buss pass. Get there early to ensure you get a spot!

The Lodge // A Cozy Drinking + Shopping Excursion | Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20

Skip the lines, ditch the malls, and shop handcrafted goods at The Lodge from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. This event features top-shelf regional artisan vendors and brands, food trucks, and The Wild Turkey Bourbon Bar. A complete list of all the talented vendors is available online, some of the vendors on that list include Alchemy Detroit, Dolly Rockers, City Girls Soap, Slow Jams Jam, Green Toe Gardens, and Detroit Marshmallow. Get some Christmas shopping done at the bustling Eastern Market.

The Eastern Market is located at 3434 Russel St., in Detroit.

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 before the holiday, so if you’re itching to hit the town, these events will keep you busy!

#WeAreFoodLab - 3rd Annual FoodLab Celebration | Thursday, December 3

The incredible people that make up the FoodLab Network invite you to a night of awards and celebrations, this Thursday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Gleaners Community Food Bank. Share tasty eats as you help to honor the wonderful members, partners, and extended FoodLab family that has made such a difference in our community. 

Gleaners Community Food Bank is located at 2131 Beaufait St., in Detroit.

Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village | Thursday, December 3

Put on your gloves, hats, and scarves to come out for a night of festive fun in Greenfield Village from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Enjoy a lantern-lit journey into a living snow globe with live music, skating, fireworks, and more winter wonders. The evening will be a magical night to remember as you stroll through the streets, stepping back in time. Horse drawn wagons, costumed presenters, and Santa will be in attendance at this holiday celebration and you surely don’t want to miss that.

The Henry Ford is located at 20900 Oakwood Blvd., in Dearborn.

Light Up the Aquarium | Friday, December 4

Who could turn down a night of bubbly, hors d’oeurves from Park Grill, Paul Carey Trio for entertainment, and a silent auction all to raise money for the 110-year-old Belle Isle Aquarium? Stroll the historic aquarium and conservatory, decked out to resemble the turn of the last century, with bell ringers and violinists. Ticket prices and levels can be found on the Belle Isle Conservancy website and should be purchased before the event to ensure your attendance. Extra tickets will be available at the door for $65. 

Belle Isle Aquarium is located at 300 River Pl Dr., in Detroit.

2015 Detroit Urban Craft Fair | Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5

The Detroit Urban Craft Fair is finally here! Change out of your warm pajamas for a two-day alternative craft fair, now in its tenth year. Browse over 100 handmade crafters and indie artists and find one-of-a kind items and the people that made them. Hours are 6:00 – 9:00p.m. on Friday and 10:00 a.m. – 8:00p.m. on Saturday. This isn’t any ordinary craft show, the venue is the Masonic Temple, which we have all grown to know and love. Start checking off your Christmas shopping list with personalized, handmade products at reasonable prices.

The Detroit Masonic Temple is located at 500 Temple St., in Detroit.

Noel Night | Saturday, December 5

Build Bazaar is partnering with Midtown Inc. and The Majestic Theatre for this year’s Noel Night, featuring over 50 vendors, music, live art, food, drinks, and more! From 5 to 10 p.m., come to Detroit’s Midtown District where over 70 institutions such as the DIA, Michigan Science Center, Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit Design Center, and Detroit Public Library will open their doors to the public free of charge. Spend this Cultural Center-wide holiday open house on a horse-drawn carriage, doing some holiday shopping, family crafts, and making memories. The night will come to a close with a very moving community sing-along on Woodward led by the Salvation Army Band. A free shuttle service is offered between participating venues, but bundle up to cover you from the cold Michigan winter. More information can be found at www.noelnight.org. 

The Majestic is located at 4120-4140 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.

William+Bonnie Spring/Summer 2016 Cycling Line Launch Party | Sunday, December 6

Detroit has many passionate cyclists and William+Bonnie is the perfect shop if that's what you're into. Finding a balance between style and safety, the S/S 2016 Cycling Line has created fashionable cycling outfits while still having aspects that are for safety, such as reflective trim. After spending months sourcing American made fabrics, and creating patterns, William+Bonnie are ready to unveil their new handcrafted collection that features moisture wicking and water resistant materials. Come see a sneak peak of this innovative line from 4 to 8 p.m. at Two James Distillery for cocktails, shopping, and socializing.

Two James Distillery is located at 2445 Michigan Ave., in Detroit.