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 the Shakespearean comedy Much Ado About Nothing in Campus Martius on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night.
Don’t forget to bring your blankets, lawn chairs and snacks.
All performances begin at 6:30 p.m.
Campus Martius is located at 800 Woodward Avenue, Detroit 48224
North Cass Neighborhood Sidewalk Sale
On Saturday over 40 small businesses along Cass Avenue in Midtown will be having a sidewalk sale.
This annual event is always a lot of fun. There will be discounts, specials, live music, and activities for kids.
You can find the list of all of the participating small businesses and the sales they are offering on the Facebook event.
Don’t forget to check out the Detroit Clothing Circle for their deep deals, as referenced by the advertisement.
When: Saturday, August 25 from 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Multiple locations along Cass Avenue
Dream of Detroit Street Fair
Looking for a family friendly event this weekend? The Dream of Detroit Street Fair is your answer.
The street fair will be held along two blocks of Woodrow Wilson Street on the westside of Detroit.
There will be live music and theatrical performances from the Detroit Repertory Theatre. Plus a men’s 3 on 3 basketball tournament, African dancing classes for women, and a kids zone with a bounce house and free face painting.
The HUDA Clinic will have volunteer physicians at the fair to offer free basic health assessments throughout the day.
The street fair will also have a marketplace with vendors selling food, drinks, clothing, and other items.
The fair is being hosted thanks to a partnership between the Muslim Center, HUDA Free Community Health Clinic, the HUDA Urban garden, the Detroit Repertory Theatre and the community organization Dream of Detroit.
Hours: Saturday, August 2511:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.
The Muslim Center is located at 1605 West Davison in Detroit.
The Weird Homes Tour
I have always been a fan of architecture, so when I heard about the Weird Homes Tour a few months back I knew I had to include it in the City 5.
The tour consists of seven quirky homes that you can go inside of and talk to the owners. The VIP package includes an additional stop at the Wheelin’ on Woodward home.
It’s a self guided, self driven tour so you can go at your own pace and take your time. I really dig it.
A portion of the proceeds from each ticket will be donated to the non-profit United Community Housing Coalition.
Tickets are $30 per person or $45 for the VIP treatment (not only do you get an additional stop but you can get a t-shirt or hat.) You can buy them here. You can buy tickets the day of, but the price goes up to $37 per person.
When: Saturday, August 25 from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Multiple locations
3rd Annual Luau and Pig Roast
Pull out those Hawaiian shirts, because it’s time to celebrate the final weekend in August with some roasted pig, awesome drinks and some Hawaiian flavor.
On Sunday the Sugar House will be hosting its 3rd Annual Luau and Pig Roast. If you’re a vegetarian they have you covered, there will be some meatless options as well.
There will be a special cocktail menu for the day to celebrate.
When: Sunday, August 26 from 3:00 p.m.-12:00 p.m.
The Sugar House is located at 2130 Michigan Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48216
Double Bonus
This Sunday is National Dog Day, and there are two events that we highlighted this week on the Daily Detroit podcast. I just want to remind everyone that both of these events are happening on Sunday.
Meet Your Best Friend at the Museum
The Detroit Institute of Art will be hosting its first ever animal adoption event this Sunday.
You can find out all of the information on the dedicated post about the event.
When: Sunday, August 26 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
The Detroit Institute of Art is located at 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit Michigan 48202
Bulldogs, Brews, and Beards
The Detroit Barbers Barbershop in Corktown will be hosting Bulldogs, Brews, and Beards this Sunday.
You can find all of the information here.
When: Sunday, August 26 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Detroit Barbers Barbershop 2000 Michigan Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48216