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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FJC Private ART SEEN Exhibition Review: Detroit After Dark | Thursday, October 20
Come out to the DIA for a private ART SEEN exhibition preview and artists' reception featuring Detroit: After Dark, a photography exhibition from the DIA collection. From 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., you'll have access to a private viewing with strolling appetizers, cocktails and music by DJ Mike McGonigal. There will be a cash valet available at the John R. entrance. For more information and tickets, click here.

The DIA is located at 5200 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.

Trending With Scott's: The Natural Appeal of Autumn | Thursday, October 20
Scott Shuptrine Interiors is announcing their next installation of Trending With Scott's, a free monthly design class held at all of the store's locations: Grand Rapids, Grosse Pointe, Novi, Petoskey, Royal Oak, Shelby Township, MI, Downers Grove, IL and Holland, OH. Light refreshments will be served and all attendees receive a complimentary gift. This month's theme is the natural appeal of autumn. It's all about creating a cozy home for fall utilizing cues from the season and nature.

Trunk Show Open House! | Thursday, October 20
Kristina Tatta is hosting her first trunk show at Dearborn Novelty Art. There will be cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres. The trunk show will be cash only, and there is a $5 cover charge. Please make sure to RSVP.

Dearborn Novelty Art is located at 3726 Monroe, in Detroit.

Runway Soiree & Belle Row Fashion Show | Thursday, October 20
Join Belle Row Boutique as they celebrate their one year anniversary in partnership with Lansing Community College, as well as the two year anniversary of The Runway Fashion Incubator. There will be new designs in the fashion show and upcoming designers will pitch their products in a special fashion edition of The Hatching. For more information and tickets, click here.

The Runway Fashion Incubator is located at 300 S Washington Square, in Lansing.

8th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival | Friday, October 21 through Saturday, October 22
Calling all craft beer fans: come out to Eastern Market for one of the largest all-Michigan beer tastings in the state. Tickets include 15 tasting tokens which can be exchanged for 3 oz. samples of over 500 locally crafted beers from more than 70 Michigan breweries. There will also be local musicians and food from Detroit-area brewpubs and restaurants. You can purchase tickets here.

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

Trick or Treat Downtown | Saturday, October 22
Spend an afternoon of family fun in Downtown Rochester with trick or treat, a costume parade and firehouse fun. From 3:30 to 5 p.m. kids can trick or treat at some of downtown's best merchants. The costume parade will be held at 5:15 p.m., and from 4:30 to 7 p.m. come to the Rochester Fire Department (corner of Third and Water) for kids crafts, a Halloween movie and a spaghetti dinner benefiting Rochester Area Youth Assistance.

HarvestFest Detroit | Saturday, October 22
From noon until 5 p.m. come celebrate HarvestFest with the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy and Park Solutions at the Dequindre Cut. There will be hayrides, face painting, giveaways, a birding workshop, bounce houses, family movies/cartoons, food vendors and more! Participants are encouraged to wear their best costumes. Parking is available on the corner or Orleans and Wilkins in Eastern Market.

The Dequindre Cut is located between Wilkins and Gratiot streets, in Detroit.

Smashing Pumpkins | Saturday, October 22
Detroit Zoo animals will be receiving pumpkins filled with tasty treats to eat, play with, roll around in, tear apart and smash. This happens each year around Halloween as staff members provide the animals with seasonal munchies as a part of its comprehensive program. This provides ensuring environments for animals that are ever-changing and appropriately complex. This is free with zoo admission. For a schedule of animals, click here.

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

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!

The Toyota Lecture Series on Design | Thursday, April 30

Toyota Motor Company and the College for Creative Studies have partnered to create a series of lectures to bring prominent designers and scholars to speak at CCS, and this Thursday’s lecture is focused on fashion and accessories design. World renowned fashion and accessories designer Aki Choklat will share inspiring design stories from his travels across the world and discuss his perspective on craft, luxury and design. The lecture is from 6 to 7 p.m., free to attend, and will be given in the Wendell W. Anderson Jr. Auditorium. For more information, and to RSVP, visit CCS. 

The auditorium is located in the Walter B. Ford II Building at the Walter and Josephine Ford Campus at 201 E. Kirby, in Detroit.

Dining Out For Life - Detroit 2015 | Thursday, April 30

Another easy fundraiser is happening Thursday. All you have to do is go out to dinner at one of Dining Out For Life – Detroit 2015’s participating restaurants, and have a couple of drinks, eat a great meal, and enjoy a night out with loved ones. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Michigan AIDS Coalition. Participating restaurants include Priya Restaurant, The Bird & The Bread, Local Kitchen and Bar, Seva – Detroit and Mudgie’s Deli. Visit the website for a list of the other restaurants participating in your area. 

Scott Shuptrine Interiors Presents: Models of Influence | Thursday, April 30

Nigel Barker, former judge of American’s Next Top model, is in town to promote is brand new, New York Times best selling book Models of Influence from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Scott Shuptrine Interiors. This will be a night of design, art, fashion and luxury while Nigel signs his books and Scott Shuptrine Interiors will unveil the latest furniture models of the season. Scott Shuptrine Interiors will donate 15% of sales from the evening, and 100% of the donations collected at the door to the Suite Dreams Project. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. 

Scott Shuptrine Interiors is located at 32301 Woodward Ave., in Royal Oak.

Ort in The City | Thursday, April 30

ORT America invites you to its spring fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. at Eastern Market, Shed 3, for an evening of cocktails, strolling dinner and a Detroit-themed auction. Students from CCS’s Bag Design class are having bags specifically structured for the ORT fundraiser auctioned, along with a variety of other art Detroit inspired pieces. Nicole Eisenberg, Susan Gordon and Lisa Nederlander chair ORT in the City. To purchase tickets for the evening, call the ORT Offices at 248.723.8860.

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

Haven’s Annual Gala | Friday, May 1

Haven will celebrate its 40^th Anniversary of serving victims of domestic and sexual violence, as well as the construction of their new facility at 6:30 p.m. at the Detroit Marriott Troy. Come out for an evening filled with a live/silent auction, a seated dinner, entertainment and an exciting afterglow party. For more information and to purchase tickets, please contact Carrie Copeland at ccopeland@haven-oakland.org.

The Detroit Troy Marriott is located at 200 W. Big Beaver Rd., in Troy.

Hues and Style of India at the Michigan International Women’s Show | Saturday, May 2

Come out to the Suburban Collection Showplace as Taj Cottage presents its new collection, Hues and Style of India at 7 p.m. The Michigan International Women’s Show opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, and closes Sunday at 6 p.m. More information about the Hues and Style of India and the Michigan International Women’s Show can be found on the website.

The Suburban Collection Showplace is located at 46100 Grand River Ave, in Novi.

Mother’s Day Trunk Show at Karen Egren Jewelry | Saturday, May 2

If you haven't found the perfect Mother's Day gift yet, stop by the Mother's Day Trunk Show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Karen Egren Jewelry. View a presentation of Mother’s Day gifts and spring arrivals, and receive a complimentary gift with all purchases over $75.

The Studio of Karen Egren at 550 W Merril, Suite 230, in Birmingham.

Ladies Spring Tea | Sunday, May 3

Morning Glory Coffee & Pastries is having its first annual Ladies Spring Tea from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Enjoy all the tea flavors imaginable, and a 3-tier pastry tower along with tea sandwiches. Tickets are $35 a person, and to reserve your table for one of the seating times, call 313.647.0298.

Morning Glory Coffee & Pastries is located at 85 Kercheval Ave., in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Build Next: How to Tell Your Story to the Media | Monday, May 4 & Sunday, May 16

Get a better idea of how the media works and how to pitch stories to the media with Build Institute and Crain’s Detroit Business. Amy Haimerl will host not one, but two workshops from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday and then an advanced class from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 16. You will learn about the media, how to frame your story, what not to do and so much more. The two classes are located  at Build Institute, and tickets can be found on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/build-next-how-to-tell-your-story-to-the-media-beginner-advanced-workshops-tickets-16386733160

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