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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afterHour :: Hyde Park | Thursday, August 20
From 4:30 to 6:30 mix and mingle with Hour Detroit's A-List at Hyde Park in Birmingham. Small plate appetizers start at $5, and drink specials include beer for $3, cocktails for $5 and wine for $6. No need to RSVP - just stop by, grab a drink and enjoy the evening.

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is located at 201 Old South Woodward Ave., in Birmingham.

The Art of Detroit | Friday, August 21

Celebrate the city and the surrounding suburbs with the 2^nd Annual Art of Detroit from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, August 21 at Saks Fifth Avenue. Guests are encouraged to “travel the M-1 Rail” through the store to enjoy food from local restaurants, sip on custom cocktails and view original artwork by students and graduates of College for Creative Studies. Café ML, 220, Townhouse, Imerman Cake Company, Rock City Eatery, Atwater Brewery, London Chop House and more local favorites will provide food stations and custom cocktails. Jared Sykes and CCS graduate Ben Sharkey and will provide entertainment and music for the evening, while attendees can browse exclusive designer trunk shows featuring fine and fashion jewelry, clothing and accessories. Tickets for the event are $75, and include chances to win a number of luxury giveaways, luxury gift baskets, fashion accessories and other items. Visit the CCS website, or call 313.664.7464 to purchase tickets.

Saks Fifth Avenue is located at 2901 w Big Beaver Rd., in Troy.

2nd Annual Tomato Festival | Saturday, August 22
If you're looking to spend time doing something fun with your family this weekend, head to the 2nd Annual Tomato Festival from 1 to 5 p.m. at Detroit Farm and Garden. Guests will enjoy horse-drawn hayrides, a tomato toss, a temporary tattoo booth and live music by "A Hot Mess." Local vendors will be on hand to purchase goodies, and attendees will get a chance to taste different local treats like samples of locally grown tomatoes, Slow's Bacon, Avalon Farm Bread and more. Also, if you have a mean tomato dish you know could win a prize, take part in the Tomato Cook-Off! Contestants should arrive with their dishes by 3 p.m., and bring enough for several judges to taste test. The winner of the cook-off will receive a Detroit Farm and Garden gift card, and the coveted "Golden Tomato." To submit and entry, call 313.655.2344 - this is not required, but recommended.

Detroit Farm and Garden is located at 1759 21st St., in Detroit.

Pop Up @ Inner State Gallery | Saturday, August 22
Visit the Orleans + Winder monthly trunk show from 7 to 10 p.m. at Inner State Gallery. Late summer pieces for great prices are available, so stop by and get a great outfit for the last part of the summer.

Inner State Gallery is located at 1410 Gratiot Ave., in Detroit.

Bikes and Yoga: Sunday Funday | Sunday, August 23
Detroit Community Yoga and Bikes and Yoga are hosting a special Sunday edition of Bikes and Yoga from 1 to 2 p.m. on Belle Isle. Enjoy free yoga with Jeffrey Friedland and Tim Clark at Sunset Point, no official bike ride will happen at this time. After yoga, you can go on your merry way or stick around and enjoy the island - a few people are planning on heading to the beach and spending their afternoon in swim suits.

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!

Sunset Yoga at the Lincoln Street Art Park | Wednesday, July 29

Are you looking for a new environment to practice yoga? Join Green Living Science for yoga from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Lincoln Street Art Park. Dress comfortably, and bring a yoga mat, and water. If you’d like to come around 7 p.m., you will see a free performance from Annie Bacon on stage. Yoga will meet up is at the Activi-Tree Learning Center. Pay what you can afford to participate, the sliding-scale donation fee will be between $5 to $20.

Lincoln Street Art Park is located at 5926 Lincoln St., in Detroit.

Idea for Innovation: A Case for Open Space | Thursday, July 30

Detroit, once a thriving and booming city, were left with vacant land in many areas in the city, even though people are moving their families and businesses into the city daily. Listen as panelists discuss the many things that can be done with the various open spaces in Detroit starting at 6 p.m. at the Gleaners Community Food Bank.. Panelists will discuss different uses for the space, including improving quality of life, improving the environment, providing places to walk and play, and so much more.. Tickets are free, but registration is a must, so head over to Eventbrite. 

Gleaners Community Food Bank is located at 2131 Beaufait St, in Detroit.

“Nick Cave: Here Hear” Dance Live at Campus Martius | Friday, July 31

Nick Cave will be giving a live performance of his very popular Here Hear Dance Labs. Enjoy as he partners with local performers to give a fun show in his brightly colored soundsuits from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The performance is choreographed by Hardcore Detroit and features musician ODU Afrobeat Orchestra. It all takes place at the beautiful Campus Martius. Admission is free.

Campus Martius is located at 800 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.

Hamtramck Bike Tour August | Saturday, August 1

Enjoy a bike ride through the diverse and rich city of Hamtramck and explore places like the Polish Art Center, the Power House Project, the Hamtramck Stadium, and more. The bike tour is 15 miles long and takes place from 1 to 4 p.m., starting at the Wheelhouse Detroit Bike Shop. Admission for the tour is $25, and if you don’t have a bike, you can rent one for $35.

Wheelhouse Detroit Bike Shop is located at 1340 Atwater St., in Detroit.

2015 B. Nektar Summer Fest | Saturday, August 1

B. Nektar Meadery, who is known for some of the coolest and creative beverages made from honey, is celebrating its 7^th Anniversary. From 2 to 8 p.m., enjoy some of its best drafts and drinks, and listen to live music.

B. Nektar Meadery is located at 1511 Jarvis, in Ferndale.

JCMB Garage Sale | Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2

The Julian C. Madison Building will be holding an estate sale from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. to get rid of the old, and make room for the new. Office furniture, fixtures, and more will be for sale, and the items must be taken as soon as they are purchased, so it might be best to borrow a friends truck for the day.

The Julian C. Madison Building is located at 1420 Washington Blvd., in Detroit.