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

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Build Next: Cutting Through Commercial Real Estate Red Tape | Thursday, February 25
Build Graduates and the community interested in growing their business can learn the how-to's of commercial real estate in this month's class. Build has partnered with Michael L. Lamb of Lamb Legal & Consulting Services to get into the topic of locating and securing commercial real ester. Attendees of the workshop will learn about zoning and variance approvals, drafting and negotiating leases, new construction, renovation and foreclosure, and possible financing and mortgage challenges. Tickets for the event are $30 for Build Grads and $45 for the public, and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Build Institute is located at 2701 Bagley St., in Detroit.


Second Annual Seeds, Snacks and Six Packs | Thursday, February 25
NEXTGen Detroit and Repair The World: Detroit have partnered to engage in the second annual seed packing event for Keep Growing Detroit. This will be a night of do-gooders having fun, learning, sipping on delicious craft beer and meeting new people. Keep Growing Detroit provides farmers, community and family gardeners with seeds to promote healthy living. To register for the event, please visit jewishdetroit.org/event/seeds-snacks-and-6-packs.

The event is located at 2701 Bagley St., in Detroit.


Cranbrook Contemporaries Launch Party | Friday, February 26
Cranbrook Comtemporaries is a group of Young Professionals who advocate for art, design, craft and culture, and membership is open. If you're interested in broadening your engagement with the arts community through social and education programs and grabbing a complimentary drink, consider joining. The first informational meet up is from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nora Modern, and is free to attend. To register for the event, please visit Eventbrite.

Nora is located at 4240 Cass Ave., in Detroit.


Library Street Collective Presents | Saturday, February 27
The Library Street Collective specializes in cutting edge modern and contemporary fine art, and this weekend, they are putting on a group exhibition from 7 to 9 p.m. The exhibition will feature Adrian Falkner, Cleon Peterson, Hacer, Mars 1, Ryan McGinness, Shepard Fairy and more. The exhibition will be on display from February 27  to April 15, so if you if you miss out this weekend, you still have time.

Library Street Collective is located at 1260 Library St., in Detroit.


Habitat Detroit's Red Carpet Bash | Saturday, February 27
Starting at 6 p.m., walk the red carpet, enjoy a strolling dinner, bid on silent auction items, dance to live music and have fun to benefit Habitat for Humanity Detroit. The 5th Annual Red Carpet Event, happening at the Fillmore Detroit, will feature special guests Alicia Smith, Jill Ford, Gary Peters and Lauren Sanders among others. Tickets for the event at $75 for general admission and $125 for VIP. For more information or to purchase a ticket, please visit www.redcarpetbashdetroit.com.


Fillmore Detroit 2115 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.


D-Artist Studio with Tiff Massey | Saturday, February 27
The MOCAD Teen Council presents D-Artist Studio with Tiff Massey for an intimate discussion about her artistic practice, influence and more at MOCAD. Tiff Massey is a Detroit-based jeweler, sculptor and designer whose works are an observation of class, race and contemporary culture. All ages are welcome with a suggested donation of $5.

MOCAD is located at 4454 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.


Sunday's at Cafe 78: Nothing Elegant and SOUQ & See Why Vintage | Sunday, February 28
Immerse yourself in a sumptuous brunch of beats, art and shopping. Anthology coffee drinks and a menu of seasonal food specialties curated by James Beard Award-nominated chef Marc Djozlija. DJ Lady Fantastic and DJ Amy Dreamcatcher will be playing tunes while you guests books, accessories, and handmade goods from SOUQ.

Cafe 78 is located at 4454 Woodward Ave., 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, so if you’re itching to hit the town, these events will keep you busy!

Image from After5Detroit

Sample Warehouse Back to School Sale | Wednesday, August 26
Get ready for back to school with a Back to School sale at from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sample Warehouse. Women's and kids clothes will be offered at sample prices, and some of the brands featured are Flowers by Zoe, Vintage Havana, Bitz Kids and many more. This shopping event is one you won't want to miss, and as a bonus, receive 10% off all purchases over $75.

Sample Warehouse is located at 7035 Orchard Lake Rd., #33, in West Bloomfield Township.

Detroit City Art Walk | Friday, August 28 to Saturday, August 29
Take a stroll down Michigan Avenue in Corktown, and enjoy art from both local and international artists for the Detroit City Art Walk. Carl Lundgren, Michael Palme, Designs by RebbecaMich, Jade Ashmore and Samantha Curry are just a few of the many artists featured on the walk. Artwork at the event will be composed of different mediums including, but not limited to, fashion, glass and metal sculpturing, wood, mixed media and watercolors. The art walk will take place in various local establishments in the Historic Corktown District, and will be available to see during normal business hours.

Library Street Collective Presents | Saturday, August 29

Solo exhibition "POISON" by Los Angeles-based artist, Cleon Peterson, is coming to Library Street Collective this Saturday. Cleon Peterson is globally recognized for his graphic, monochromatic works depicting merciless violence and he is bringing his mayhem-filled narratives to Detroit for the first time. The exhibition will feature a collection of over twenty acrylic-on-canvas pieces as well as porcelain sculptures. Cleon Peterson's "POISON" exhibition will be on view at Library Street Collective from Saturday, August 29 to Thursday, October 15. For more information, visit LSCgallery.com or e-mail info@lscgallery.com for an exhibition catalog.

Library Street Collective is located at 1260 Library St., in Detroit.

Belle Isle Summer Saturdays | Saturday, August 29

Enjoy a few different outdoor activities while summer is still around at Belle Isle Summer Saturdays. So many fun events are happening, and you'll want to go to the website for a complete list, but we'll highlight just a few.  From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., the Yoga Shelter will host Yoga on the Island at White House Lawn. Take a hike with the Belle Isle Nature Zoo from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for the Belle Isle Wildlife Hike. Like we said, there is so much happening, so pack a bag and visit BLISS to plan out your day. A recreation passport is required for vehicle access to Belle Isle, and no passport necessary for pedestrian, bike and bus access.

Belle Isle Conservancy is located at 300 River Place, Suite 2800, in Detroit.

Michigan Cider Dayze Festival | Saturday, August 29 to Sunday, August 30

Get into the fall season with metro Detroit's first cider, beer, music and food festival from 12 to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 12 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at Blake Farms. Local breweries featured at the event include Founders, Rochester Mills Beer Co., Shorts Brewing Co., and more. Tickets are $35 for a one-day pass and $55 for a two-day pass, and include nine 5-oz. pours and a commemorative glass. To purchase tickets, visit Cider Dayze and for more information, click here.

Michigan Cider Dayze is located at 17985 Armada Center Rd., in Armada.

Eastern Market Sunday Build Bazaar | Sunday, August 30

Head over to Eastern Market this Sunday for the Build Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 40 local vendors will be featured, and some of them will offer products like organic soap, Detroit-themed decals, fresh-roasted coffee, baked goods, handcrafted wood items and more.

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