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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of October 13-15

Guess who’s back, back again. It’s your City 5! This weekend has a nice mixture of things to do. Hopefully the weather will be nicer than it was today. All this rain is for the birds. Have a great weekend everyone! Nightmare On Caniff Street  Nothing gets me more excited for Halloween than listening to some scary stories. This Friday night is opening night of Planet Ant’s newest show Nightmare On Caniff Street. It only makes sense that opening night is Friday the 13th. There will only...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of September 8-10

There are some great events happening this weekend. I had such a hard time narrowing them down, that you’re getting two bonus events. What can I say, sometimes I am a giver. Have a great — and fun — weekend! Nash Next Regional Finals  If you are a fan of country music, you should head to the Magic Stick on Saturday evening for the Nash Next Regional Finals. The line up will be Bari Lee, Kari Holmes, Lisa Mary, Daniel Cameron, The Drew Hale Band, Tweed & Dixie, and Mac Watts. Tickets f...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of July 21-23

I'm really looking forward to this weekend. What can I say, there are some really great events going on. Have a great weekend! Crash Detroit I'm going to let you in on a secret about myself. I really hate crowds and I always have good intentions of going to festivals but I often just get overwhelmed at the idea of going to one. But Crash Detroit is different. This is one of the only festivals that I get pumped to go to. I adore this festival. You can find out all of the information for Cr...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of June 16-18

The weekend is creeping up on us, but it will soon be here. Have you made your plans yet? Let’s get started. BTW, don’t forget it is Father’s Day this Sunday, so you still have time to plan something nice for the dads in your life. 2017 Michigan Burlypicks If you’re looking for a variety show that includes some of the best burlesque from around the world then you need to be at the Tangent Gallery/Hasting Streets Ballroom on Friday night. Tickets for the show are $12 in advance ($15 for...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of May 19-21

Happy weekend to you all. I can not believe that we are already half way done with the month of May. We’ve got a lot of great events happening this weekend, so let’s get started. Don Giovanni – Detroit  I had to include this event on this week’s City 5 because it combines two of my favorite things; Mozart’s Don Giovanni and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The cast will perform Don Giovanni as the characters from Rocky Horror. I know it sounds kind of crazy, but hear me out. Opera MODO is...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit This Weekend - Feb. 24-26

We’re in the final weekend of February, but it sure doesn’t feel like it. With unseasonably warm weather, it might be time to find the fun in the city. It is also the final weekend before Lent starts, so for those of you giving up drinking we’ve got a few fun events for you. Sweat the Details at The Whiskey Disco – Detroit  Put on your dancing shoes and head over to The Whiskey Disco for Sweat the Details on Friday, February 24. HITCHENS will be performing for his first time in the Detroit...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of January 20-22

We’re in the final weekend of the North American International Auto Show. If cars just aren’t your thing (or you’ve already been to the NAIAS) there is still plenty of stuff to do around down. Meridian Winter Blast — Detroit  If you have been waiting until February to go to the Winter Blast, you need to change your plans because it is happening this weekend. I wrote a post about all of the changes going on over at the Winter Blast back in December. There have been some additions to the...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of November 4-6

Is anyone else in denial that it is already November? I guess it’s time to get prepared for Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season. There are a lot of great things happening this weekend. I wish I could clone myself so I could go to all of these events. Depression Glass Show – Dearborn This weekend is the 44th annual Depression Glass Show at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center. The two day show will be held on Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, November 6. My inner glas...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit This Weekend, Oct. 7-9

For those of you who have Monday off, happy three day weekend. Even for those who are not so lucky, don’t fret as there is still plenty to do this weekend. It is supposed to be really beautiful this weekend, so go enjoy this list of things to do around metro Detroit. Hamtramck Neighborhood Art Festival – Hamtramck Take advantage of the nice weather this Saturday and head over to Hamtramck. This is the sixth year for the Hamtramck Neighborhood Art Festival, and it should be a lot of fun....

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit This Weekend, Sept. 30- Oct. 2

It is time to say goodbye to September and hello to October. There is still plenty of time to head out to the apple orchards to pick up your apple cider and pumpkin donuts. Here is the list of my top event picks for this weekend. Really Really – Hamtramck This is the final weekend to check out the play Really Really at The Planet Ant. There will be two more performances of the show on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1. Tickets for the show are $21 per person, and can be bough...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit This Weekend, Sept. 23-25

Happy first day of Autumn Detroit! Here’s to all things pumpkin, the leaves changing color, and cooler weather. This weekend is packed with fun activities, and I’m excited to bring you my favorite picks for this weekend. Will I see you out there? Open Streets – Detroit What if I could tell you that you would be able to walk down Michigan Avenue or Vernor Highway without getting hit by a car? Well you can this Sunday, September 25. Michigan Avenue and Vernor Highway will turn into a virtua...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Week Of August 12-14

This weekend is chock-full of activities, so it might be hard to pick just one. Honestly, I had a hard time narrowing the list down to five, so I’ve thrown in a bonus event as well. Have a great weekend, and try to stay cool. Paddle Board Races – Belle Isle We’ve already covered this event at the beginning of August, but the day has almost arrived to participate in this fun race around Belle Isle. There will also be a fun beach party filled with food, games, vendors, and New Belgium Bee...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Week Of July 15-17

There is a common theme for the events this weekend and that is music. Music has a way of bringing people from different backgrounds together. It is a universal language. The other common theme is that most of these events are family friendly. So pack up the kids and spend some time getting to know your neighbors. Crash Detroit – Roosevelt Park This is the third year that the Detroit Party Marching Band has put together this fun music fill weekend. Crash Detroit is a two-day party that show...

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What To Do Around Town: Your City 5 For The Week Of Nov. 24

Welcome to the City 5 weekly event round up. This week we’re bringing you a smattering from around the metro area, and we’re delivering it a little bit early because of the short holiday week. For more details on the event such as exact times and locations, click the link to the event page. 1. DIA event – Photographs from the Detroit Walk-In Portrait Studio by Corine Vermeulen Dutch photographer Corine Vermeulen was commissioned by the Detroit Institute of Arts to capture diverse Detroiters...