Showing posts with label motor city pride. Show all posts
Showing posts with label motor city pride. Show all posts

Friday, June 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.


SPARK 2017 | Friday, June 9
SPARK is DGG's annual fundraiser! This year celebrate with us from 7 to 11 p.m. at The Baltimore Gallery. Guests will enjoy food stations, cocktails, art and design, a silent auction, high-energy raffle, backyard games, a live art presentation and local designer displays. The theme is Detroit Garden Party and guests are encouraged to wear fashionable outfits fit for a spring cocktail party. (Check out outfit inspiration here.) Tickets are $60 here but will go up to $70 at the door!

The Baltimore Gallery is located at 314 E. Baltimore Ave., in Detroit.

Burger & Brews Bash 2017 | Friday, June 9
At the Royal Oak Farmers Market, enjoy samples of Michigan's best burgers and brews -- all in one place! From 7:30 to 11 p.m., there will be live entertainment and unlimited samples of burgers, brews and sweets. GA and VIP (gets you into the event an hour early) tickets are available here.

The Royal Oak Farmers Market is located at 316 E. 11 Mile Rd., in Royal Oak.

Detroit Music Weekend | Saturday, June 10
From 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., enjoy free music including Aretha Franklin. There will be 300 artists across four different stages. From noon to 6 p.m. there will also be an invited artist performance that is free to watch. For a complete schedule, and to see more events surrounding this festival, click here.

The festival is located at 350 Madison Ave., in Detroit.

16th Annual Berkley Art Bash | Saturday, June 10
Enjoy the works of over 140 talented artists, live music, local eats and family fun from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the heart of Downtown Berkley on 12 Mile. This is definitely an event you don't want to miss!

Motor City Pride Festival 2017 | Saturday, June 10 through Sunday, June 11
Michigan's largest LGBTQ Pride celebration is taking place at Hart Plaza this weekend! There will be five stages of entertainment, craft beers, food trucks, a family area, hundreds of vendors and tons of people showing their pride. On Saturday, gates open at 1 p.m. and the festival goes until 8 p.m., and Sunday, gates open at noon and the festival ends at 7 p.m. There is a $5 cover at the gate.

Hart Plaza is located at 1 Hart Plaza, in Detroit.

Shed 5 Flea | Sunday, June 11
Pickers, makers and shopkeepers unite at Eastern Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.for an epic flea and vintage market experience. This event is totally free and takes place on the second Sunday of every month this summer.

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

Wednesday, June 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.

Image from Better Life Bags


Small Business Networking Event | Wednesday, June 8
The Detroit Art and Business Institute and the Anton Art Center will be hosting a free networking event for creative small businesses at the Three Blind Mice Irish Pub! You'll get the chance to network with other creative people, as well as meet and listen to how Andrea Rosenfeld, the founder/CEO of DABI, guides artists to make more money and increase their self confidence. This event also guides you in ways to get profit and succeed with your art business, and you will build collaborations and partnerships! The event goes from 6:30 to 8 p.m. To RSVP, click here.

Three Blind Mice Irish Pub is located at 101 N Main St., in Mount Clemens.


Cocktails in the Garden | Thursday, June 9
Celebrate the beginning of summer with The Scarab Club! Celebrate the beautiful walled garden and the volunteers that keep it growing and blooming year after year. Explore the garden and gallery while enjoying great music and delicious foods provided by Caucus Club Catering. There will also be mojitos and other yummy summer drinks available.

The Scarab Club is located at 217 Farnsworth St., in Detroit.


Motor City Pride Weekend | Friday, June 10 through Monday, June 13
Join everyone at Briggs to celebrate pride and the diversity of Detroit all weekend long. Special events will be taking place every night, all night. Briggs is the only gay bar within walking distance of Hart Plaza.

Briggs is located at 519 E Jefferson Ave., in Detroit.


Sunset at the Zoo | Friday, June 10
Join the Detroit Zoological Society and co-chairs Joe Campanelli and Karen Cullen for their spectacular, annual fundraising gala, Sunset at the Zoo, "Penguin Palooza." It will be a sensational evening complete with delicious cuisine, delectable drinks, wonderful live entertainment, dancing and prizes. This year's event will be celebrating the brand new Polk Penguin Conservation Center. Guests are encouraged to dress in black and white. To purchase tickets, click here.

The Detroit Zoo is located at 8450 W 10 Mile Rd., in Royal Oak.


Summer '16 Rooftop Fashion Show | Friday, June 10
Kick off your Friday night with First Class Committee, where they're gathering artists downtown on the top of Data Consulting Group's rooftop to celebrate the unveiling of First Class Committee's summer '16 collection with a fashion show. First Class Committee is a men's streetwear brand founded in Austin, Texas and recently moved to Detroit where they now produce all of their clothing. They will be providing beverages, but feel free to BYOB. This event is free, but donations are always appreciated. The event goes from 7 to 9 p.m.

Data Consulting Group is located at 965 E Jefferson Ave., in Detroit.


Prince Tribute and Friday Night Live Funk Dance Party | Friday, June 10
Join the DIA in celebrating the music and dance legacy of Prince with an open-air party on the museum's Woodward plaza. DJ Thornstryker will be playing Prince's music from 7 to 9 p.m., while some of Detroit's best dance crews will be performing free-style and challenging each other to spontaneous dance battles. Dancing will continue at 9:30 p.m. with a live performance by The Mighty Funhouse and special guests. Non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased from 7 to 9 p.m. and there will be a cash bar from 9 to 11 p.m. The event is free, but registration is required here.

The DIA is located at 5200 Woodward Ave, in Detroit

Open Workshop! | Saturday, June 11
Better Life Bags is hosting a workshop where you can design your own bag or pick up a ready to ship one! Anyone is encouraged to come. It goes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Better Life Bags is located at 9405 Joseph Campau, in Hamtramck.


Vernors 150th Anniversary Party | Saturday, June 11
Help celebrate the anniversary of Detroit local and favorite pop, Vernors, with the Detroit Historical Society. All day learn more about Vernors and participate in fun events all about the oldest pop in America. Vernors floats, cream floats and Boston Coolers will be for sale at the museum from 1 to 4 p.m., where proceeds will be going toward the purchase of a historic marker to commemorate the drink. The event starts at 11 a.m.

The Detroit Historical Museum is lcoated at 5401 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.


2016 Home & Garden Tour | Sunday, June 12
The Historic Indian Village Home and Garden Tour Committee is hosting another two day tour in celebration of the successful restoration of its historic streetlight system. You can come either Saturday or Sunday, or even both days, if you wish. You will be able to view eight historic homes, two gardens, three churches and two schools. On Saturday, tours go from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday, tours go from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The tour starts at Iroquois St at Kercheval St., in Detroit.