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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Sustainable Fashion: An Exhibition and Panel | Thursday, July 27
William & Bonnie is hosting a sustainable fashion exhibition and panel featuring local designers who utilize ethical design practices in their collections. You can check out more details on this event in our previous post here. This event is from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Detroit Center for Design and Technology.

The Detroit Center for Design and Technology is located at 4219 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.

Great Lakes Food, Art & Music Festival 2017 | Friday, July 28 through Sunday, July 30
The Great Lakes Food, Art and Music Festival is a weekend full of good food, beautiful art and exciting music. Happening at Campus Martius Park, there will be free entry all weekend, and the festival is for all ages. All music is free, and there will be tons of entertainment, including a kids zone, food, art, and music for any and all tastes! To see a full music lineup, click here.

Campus Martius Park is located in Detroit.

Red Bull House of Art Resident Artists Exhibition | Friday, July 28
From 7 to 10 p.m., come out to the Red Bull House of Art for the opening of their resident artists exhibition. This free event features new work from Jose Mertz, Felicia Forte and Steve Kim created during their three month residency.

The Red Bull House of Art is located at 1551 Winder St., in Detroit.

Mo Pop Festival 2017 | Saturday, July 29 through Sunday, July 30
Featuring Foster the People, alt-J, Run the Jewels, Tyler, the Creator, Solange, Phantogram, Vance Joy and many, many more amazing performers, Mo Pop Festival is going down all weekend at West Riverfront Park. For tickets and to see the rest of the lineup, click here.

West Riverfront Park is located at 1801 W. Jefferson Ave., in Detroit.

North End Collective Block Party | Saturday, July 29
The North End Collective will be hosting a block party from 3 to 6 p.m. with tons of food, music and shopping! There will be live music by DJ Rhonda Welsh, and mini chicken and waffles provided by New Center Eatery. The Traveling Pants will have their fashion truck outside the store, and inside the store there will be demonstrations, including Bath Savvy talking about the natural ingredients she uses, Purple Love is creating custom handmade jewelry, and United Front is providing fit consultations. You can reserve your spot for this free event here.

The North End Collective is located at 6513 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.

An Exhibition of Wearable Sculptures by Stargazer | Saturday, July 29
From 7 to 10 p.m. at Popps Packing, celebrate the wearable sculptures created by Levon Milross AKA Stargazer. The unique collection features futuristic garments, headpieces and more, which will be sure to dazzle you and your imagination. The show runs through August 26, and you can visit the gallery on Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment.

Popps Packing is located at 12138 Saint Aubin St., in Hamtramck.

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!

Photo from After 5

SHE: Shop The Veronica Beard Spring & Fall Collections | Wednesday, April 22 through Friday, April 24

Support Humble Design and shop the extended spring and fall 2015 Veronica Beard collections from Wednesday to Friday at SHE Boutique. Veronica Beard is an elevated sportswear brand that strikes the balance between classic and cool, and offers a modern perspective on iconic staples. Humble Design is a local non-profit organization that furnishes homes for families emerging from homeless and abuse shelters. See, now you have to do some shopping this weekend – it’s for a good cause!

SHE is located at 4076 West Maple Road, in Bloomfield Hills.

Nina McLemore Meet and Greet | Thursday, April 23

Meet Nina McLemore and support two great charities, CARE House and Variety. Nina will be on hand from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for advice while you shop, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the charity of your choice when items are purchased. The day will be concluded with a cocktail reception from 5 to 8 p.m., but an RSVP is a must, so call 248.430.4365 to reserve your spot.

Nina McLemore is located at 550 West Merrill St., Suite 230, in Birmingham.

Jackets for Jobs 15^th Anniversary Celebration | Thursday, April 23

Tracy Reese is back in Detroit, and is the keynote speaker for the Jackets for Jobs 15^th Anniversary Celebration, 10 a.m. at the Charles H. Wright Museum. Jackets for Jobs provides career skills training, employment etiquette and professional clothing to job seekers, and has helped over 15,000 clients achieve their job seeking goals since opening its doors in 2000. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased on Eventbrite. The first 100 attendees will receive a free TJ Maxx gift card. 

The Charles H. Wright Museum is located at 315 East Warren Ave., in Detroit.

afterHOUR | Thursday, April 23

Hour Detroit invites you to mix and mingle with the staff and other fashion, home décor and foodie locals at Tom’s Oyster Bar from 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy beer and wine specials, and $1 oysters and peel-and-eat shrimp.

Tom’s Oyster Bar is located at 318 S. Main St, in Royal Oak.

Pop Up Shop | Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25

Orleans + Winder presents its new spring collections at Bikram Yoga Midtown Detroit from 12 to 7 p.m. See new pieces, and learn about the Bikram Yoga studio while you’re there.

Bikram Yoga Midtown Detroit is located at 55 W. Canfield, Suite 1, in Detroit.

Lust Launch Party | Friday, April 24

Wanderlust Boutique is launching its new men’s wear line, Lust, from 6 to 8 p.m. Trey Simon Music will perform while you shop, and a few other surprises will happen while you’re there.

Wanderlust Boutique is located at 404 S. Main St., in Rochester.

Red Bull House of Art Cycle 10 Cycle | Friday, April 24

Celebrate Red Bull House of Art’s 3^rd Anniversary, and see the unveiling of its 10^th art cycle with Detroit artist from 7 to 11 p.m. Artists James “Jimbo” Braddock, Brent Forrest, Niki Urban, SHEEFY, K. Guillory, Elmer, and Parisa Ghaderi will be featured that evening. Eddie Logix and Ancient Language will provide music for the evening. The event is free and open to the public; all ages are welcome.

Red Bull House of Art is located at 1551 Winder St., in Detroit.

Spring Trunk Show at Nora | Saturday, April 25

Douglas & Co. Detroit shares new collection from 12 to 3 p.m. at Nora. Stop by and check out the new spring collection that includes men’s and women’s belts, leather wrap bracelets, minimalist wallets and more.

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

Belle Isle Park Spring Clean-Up| Saturday, April 25

Start your Saturday morning with a purpose! Head over to Belle Isle for its annual spring clean up. Meet at the Flynn Pavilion for registration and site assignments at 8:30 a.m., and help out on the beautiful Belle Isle until 1 p.m. Hot dogs, chips and pop will be served from 12 to 1 p.m. for volunteers. Register early on Eventbrite. 

Light the Future: A Silent Auction | Sunday, April 26

Join Indian Village Historic Collections from 4 to 7 p.m. at Craft Work for a silent auction that will aid in the restoration of neighborhood’s historic streetlights. Shinola, Craft Work, Parker Street Market, Canine to Five, private artist, and are just a few of the companies that donated items for the silent auction. Tickets are $125 for non HIVA members and $100 for HIVA members, and include a three course plated meal and two beverages of your choice.

Craft Work is located at 8047 Agnes in Detroit.