What To Know And Where To Go In Southeast Michigan
Your weekly curated selection of the best events in Metro Detroit you might not have heard about.
Hey there everyone! I hope that this week has gone off without a hitch. Things have been pretty good over in this neck of the woods. We've got some pretty fun events going on this weekend, so let's get this thing started shall we? Brother Wayne Kramer at the Hamtramck Public Library Brother Wayne Kramer, of the iconic Detroit band the MC5 will be stopping by …
Hello all of you wonderful people! I hope that you are all having a great week so far. Don't forget that this Sunday is Father's Day, so if you haven't gone out to find that special gift for the dad's in your life you still have time. I have also included some dad specific ideas for things to do this Sunday. Have a great weekend everyone! Quicken Loans Demo …
Hello, hello, hello! I can not wait for the weekend to get here. Last weekend was Ferndale Pride, and I had to miss it because I was still up north. But this weekend is Motor City Pride and I am stoked to hit Hart Plaza. So, without further ado, let's get to the events. 29th Annual Pewabic House & Garden Show This weekend is the 29th Annual Pewabic House and …
Hey there everyone! Here's your weekend round up of the best events in the City of Detroit this weekend. I'm not sure how this week has been for you, but it has flown by for me. I can't believe we are already halfway through the month of May. Can you? There is a lot going on this weekend, let's get going shall we? ArtBlock Open House and Exhibition Looking to …
Are you all ready for Mother's Day this year? It's this Sunday after all. If you haven't gotten your stuff together for the special mom's in your life, I'm going to say get your stuff together. You're running out of time. Sven wrote up a nice little round up of places to go for Mother's Day. There's a few great options for brunches and such. To all of the moms out …
Hey there everyone! I hope that you all had a great Valentine’s Day. We celebrated with BonBonBon, a Kids in the Hall box set, and Cool Critters. Anyway, this weekend is shaping up to be pretty cool, if you know what I’m saying. It might be cold, but at least the Weather Channel isn’t calling for snow or Polar Vortex temps. There’s plenty of things happening this …
Hey there everyone! The weekend is back, and I don’t know about you but I’m ready for it. Just a quick reminder that this is the second weekend of the Quicken Loans Winter Blast Weekends and the final weekend of the Michigan Central Station Winter Festival. Both are great events, but I already talked to you about them last week. Let’s get to the list. House of …
If you're not in the holiday spirit yet, I have just the events to get you in the mood to rock those tacky holiday sweaters. My four year old was crying this morning because today wasn't Christmas. All I could tell him was that I'm glad it's not Christmas yet, because I have nothing ready yet. One year I'll have my stuff together, but this year it is not it. Let's look at …
Greetings and salutations everyone! This weekend is crazy busy. I can't believe that it is going to be December on Saturday. I swear, I blinked and November came and went. I don't know about you, but I'm really excited for Noel Night this year. I can't wait to see some of the new additions that have joined the party. Anyway, let's get this party started shall …
Hey there everyone! If your house is anything like mine, we've been counting down the days until Sunday. Mainly because it's someone's birthday. But you can still count down the days until the weekend because there are some really great things happening around town. Let's get on to this weeks picks! 15th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday is the big night! The giant …
Here we are again, do you hear the weekend calling you? Because I can hear it calling me. For the first time in forever I have a pretty flexible schedule this weekend. I don't know what I'm going to do with myself. Maybe I'll take the kiddo to Michigan Science Center on Sunday. If you see me there be sure to say hi. Have a good weekend everyone. Angels In America The …
Am I the only one who is in disbelief that it is November? I swear I'm going to blink and it is going to be 2019. Anyway, I am pretty excited for this weekend because there are so many fun things to do in Detroit. I know that I will be checking out a few of the events, so be sure to say hi if you see me around town. Have good weekend everyone. Boo-Con So, Halloween …
Let's look ahead to this weekend in Detroit. There are a ton of fun things happening around Detroit. I have a feeling I might be at the Senate Theater on Saturday night. So if you see me, be sure to say hello. Scary Classic Movies Can I tell you a secret about myself? I really don't like very many horror movies. I don't really like gore for the sake of gore, so movies …
Hey there all you cool cats, how is it hanging? I'm sure most of you are going to be busy hitting up the apple orchards or picking out pumpkins, just don't forget that there are a ton of great events happening around Detroit this weekend. Let's get to it shall we? City Year Detroit Fundraiser and Comedy Show Looking for something fun to do on Friday night? The Ant …
I swear, I blinked and September was over. Where has this month gone? I can't believe that Monday is October. The weather has taken a turn for being more chilly and the days are getting shorter. I know my toddler is having a hard time getting use to not being able to go outside for a bike ride after dinner. There is a ton to do this weekend. So much so that I needed to …
It seems like everyone else is already for fall to be here. People keep talking about Pumpkin Spice Lattes and sweater weather. But I have held out on getting anything autumnal until the actual autumn equinox. I don’t know why I have been such a stickler for holding on to the last remnants of summer, but I’ve been pretty hard core this year. But, this Saturday is the …
Hey there everyone! I hope that your short workweek has been easy breezy. I'm currently in denial that it is September. Sure the kids are now back in school and the sun is setting earlier. But I'm not ready to give up on this summer feeling. Keep your Pumpkin Spice Lattes to yourself over there. Maybe it will hit me more when I drop off my little at his first day of …
Hey, hey, hey! Happy Labor Day Weekend. It’s the unofficial end of summertime, so you better get outside to soak up all the Vitamin D you can before Autumn rolls around. If you decided to stay close to home this weekend, you’re in for a real treat. There are all types of events happening in and around Detroit this long weekend. I know that technically the City 5 is for …
Are you ready for the final weekend of August? I know I’m not. I think I need to take a quick trip up north or something before summer is officially over. There are a lot of fun things happening around town this weekend. Much Ado Para Nada This weekend is the final free show for the season for Shakespeare in Detroit. The theatre group will be performing their version of …
Hey everyone! I hope that this week is going well for you. This week has been busy for me. I’ve been busy working and also getting everything in order for the trip I’m taking to New England next week. There are a long of great events happening this weekend. Let's get to it. Pierogi at Lost River We love pierogies at Daily Detroit, and I’m pretty sure you all love …
Hello all you lovely readers. I’m sure that some of you might have been wondering where in the world the City 5 has been lately. I had an unexpected loss in my family that has really thrown me for a loop. The City 5 is one of my favorite things to write every week, and I take pride in curating my top 5 things to do every weekend. Let's just say, it's good to be back and …
Hello, hello, hello! Let me be the first one to wish all of our moms out there a very Happy Mother's Day. You are all doing a great job. Sometimes this forest can really suck, but each day you wake up and make a difference in the lives of your children. I see you out there getting stuff done. Keep up the good work you guys. May you all get the self care you need and …
Whoa buddy, this weekend is popping! I guess that is what happens now that the weather is beautiful. Saturday is not only Cinco de Mayo but it's also the Kentucky Derby. Since the City 5 only covers Detroit, I can't tell you to go to Northville Downs to bet on the race. But I mean, it's The Derby ... so just go put down a $2 exacta box on a three horses and see how it …
Hello everyone! Is it just me or is this week is flying by? It's been pretty busy since I got back from Grand Rapids on Monday, and it doesn't seem like it's going to slow down the rest of the week. Maybe that's why it seems like things are moving so quickly. Anyway, there are some fun things happening around town this weekend. Let's get started. Game and Trivia Night at …
The weekend is almost here, and I am really looking forward to it. I hear the weather is actually going to feel spring like, so that's exciting. This weekend is also my 6th wedding anniversary. So we will be hitting the highway for a little road trip for a few days. We were originally going to head north, but after all that snow this weekend I'm going to take a hard pass. …
The weekend is almost here, and I can't wait. For some reason this week has been ultra draining, and I really just want to check out for a bit. There is a ton of things to do this weekend, and I had a hard time culling the list. But I did it, and these are my TOP picks. I have a feeling I'll be checking out at least one of the films at the Freep Film Festival starting …
I can't be the only one who is feeling the effects of these April snow showers. I know the snow isn't sticking down here, but in other parts of the state they are getting buried in snow. I'm ready for spring to really show up — and for Detroit Tigers games to stop getting postponed. Let's look forward to the weekend. The Populace Unveiling inside the Siren Hotel The …
Hello, to all you lovely readers. I hope that all of you that celebrate Passover and Easter have a wonderful weekend. If you are still around town this weekend there are some pretty cool events happening. Eastern Promises at The Schvitz How about a nice long steam at the historic Schvitz before seeing a movie? That's exactly what The Schivtz has planned for Friday …
Happy Spring everyone! I know I'm not the only person who was counting down the days until the Spring Equinox. This weekend is filled with all sorts of fun events. I'm trying to figure out how I can go to most of them. Let's get on with the list. Sprung with Bale Defoe & So Vague Spring is here and the Whiskey Disco will be celebrating with performances from …
Hello! I hope your week has been going well. To be honest, I have kind of been riding the struggle bus this week. What can I say, Daylight Saving has kicked by butt. Anyway, it looks like it should be a little bit warmer this weekend. It's suppose to be in the 50s on Sunday. The official beginning of spring is next week after all. Let's see if it becomes reality when it …
It looks like the permanent fix for the bad water situation in Detroit’s public schools will be provided by the business and philanthropic community, covering most of the $3 million dollar cost to install water hydration stations. Water fountains were shut off at the beginning of the academic year at all Detroit public schools after …
