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 MOCAD Teen Council

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!

MOCAD's Got Talent: Open Mic | Friday, January 29

The MOCAD Teen Council will present an open mic night hosted by LaShaun Moore. This all-ages welcome event will include art, music, and a performance by the MOCAD Teen Council. There will be sign up list for guests to perform anything from singing, spoken word, dance or even playing a instrument. Admission is free, so grab your creative teens, and take them out for a fun evening in Detroit.

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

Sip, Swop & Shop | Saturday, January 30

Ladies, it's time to pamper yourself with some girl time. Thrift on the Ave is hosting Sip, Swop & Shop event featuring a wardrobe stylist to help you create a great outfit with your new piece, and an auction to get that new piece. All you have to do is bring up to five stylish pieces to swop with the other ladies and then shop all of the new treasures while you sip on something that will keep you warm. The event is free, all the gals at TOTA are asking is that you bring a bag of gently used work appropriate clothes to be donated to C.O.T.S and Dress for Success. 

Thrift on the Ave is located at 4130 Cass Ave,. Ste B, in Detroit.

The Royal Detroit Gala | Saturday, January 30

The Royal Detroit Gala was designed for business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to network and donate to the community. This event, happening at the Charles H. Wright Museum, is all about philanthropy, but let's not forget about the fashion as all guests will have a red-carpet arrival, so you will need to dress your best. Aside from the fashion The Royal Detroit Gala has chosen Crime Stoppers of Michigan to received a percentage of the proceeds from the event. Tickets to the event are $75, and available at www.royaldetroitgala.com.

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History  is located at 315 E. Warren 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 Meghan Marion

Celebrate One Year at Meghan Marion | Thursday, July 16

Meghan Marion is celebrating one year of being in business, from 5 to 8 p.m., and everyone is invited. Enjoy light refreshments and live entertainment while browsing the racks of the store. Meghan Marion is offering special gifts with purchases over $75, and purchases over $150.

Meghan Marion is located at 405 S Main St., in Royal Oak.

Pop Up Shop: Thing Thing’s Shop Shop Shopping Reception | Thursday, July 16

From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., stop by MOCAD to browse the beautiful art that Thing Thing, a group of young artist, created for a pop up shop. A curated collection of lighting, objects, furniture and accessories created from innovative recycling practices will be available for purchase. The pop up shop will run until Sunday, August 2.

Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) is located at 4454 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.

Grand Circus Gala | Thursday, July 16

Enjoy a cocktail event filled with live music, cocktails and appetizers to benefit Grand Circus Park from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $150 for open bar, and $75 for three drink tickets. Purchasing tickets come with some pretty nice perks, too. All attendees who purchase tickets will receive a day pass to the Boll Family YMCA, and $150 ticket purchasers receive a 6-month membership to the Detroit Historical Museum. The money collected from Grand Circus Gala fund improvements and supports programs for the Grand Circus Park located in Detroit.

Grand Circus Park is located at 1600 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.

“Macbeth” Presented by Shakespeare in Detroit | Thursday, July 16 to Sunday July 19

Do you have a love for Shakespeare? If you do, don’t miss out on “Macbeth” presented by Shakespeare in Detroit. It takes place at New Center Park starting at 8 p.m. The production of Macbeth is sponsored by Rebuild Nation, Tom Delaney, and Midtown Detroit Inc. Enjoy this free event, and make sure to bring a blanket and lawn chair.

New Center Park is located at 2998 West Grand Blvd., in Detroit.

10^th Anniversary of Taj Cottage | Friday, July 17

The unique Taj Cottage will be celebrating 10 years of beautiful Indian couture clothing. Stop in from 3 to 9 p.m. and enjoy up to 50% off everything in the boutique. Drinks and light bites will be available to keep you fueled and energized throughout your shopping extravaganza. RSVP at sales@tajcottage.com.

Taj Cottage is located at 25580 Abbey Dr., in Novi.