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Your City 5: Fun Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of April 27-29

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 Beacon Park Head over to Beacon Park this Friday night for a night of board games and trivia thanks to Vault of Midni...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of February 16-28

Hello everyone! I hope that this week has been going great for you all. This week has flown by and I am eagerly awaiting the weekend. There are some pretty cool events happening this weekend. Some will get you dancing, others will awaken your taste buds, and some might help get your motor started…if you know what I mean. Let’s get on with this list! Dirty Show 19 Valentine’s Day might have been yesterday, but this weekend is going to be down right steamy at the Russell Industrial Cent...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of January 26-28

I have a feeling that downtown Detroit is going to be insane this weekend between the Auto Show, Winter Blast, and the final weekend of the Downtown Detroit Markets. But a good kind of insane. Go explore Detroit, friends. Lexus Velodrome Grand Opening Bike Races The time has come for the first bike races inside the Lexus Velodrome. The bike races will take place over Friday and Saturday night. Even if you aren’t a fan of cycling it will still be cool to check out the velodrome. I know...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of December 15-17

Well, I guess winter finally decided to show up this week. I hope you are all saying safe and warm out there. This weekend is filled with a ton of fun things to do, and most of them are pretty inexpensive. Have a good weekend everyone! My Brightest Diamond at El Club Holy cow, you guys. If you don’t have plans on Friday night you need to go see My Brightest Diamond at El Club. Shara Nova’s musical stylings are hard to describe, all I can say is her voice is intoxicating. Also, wheneve...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of August 18-20

Well readers, the weekend is almost here. You know what that means right? This City 5 round up for what to do this weekend in Detroit is here. There are a lot of great events happening this weekend, and none of them involve cars or cruising. Rockin’ on the Riverfront with Everclear  This Friday is the final night in the 12th Annual Chevy Rockin’ on the Riverfront and the band Everclear will be performing. The concert is free and will be held at the GM Plaza behind the Renaissance Cent...

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

Of course we have the Tiger’s Opening Day on Friday, however I think we’ve done a pretty good job of covering it already with our Field Guide and Do’s and Don’ts of Opening Day. If you’re heading down and haven’t read them, take a minute and do so. Now, let’s get started on the City 5 for this weekend, shall we? BEAMS – Detroit The Scarab Club has a new exhibition that highlights the work of some of the artists who have signed the beams on the second floor. On Friday, April 7 the Scarab...

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24 Fun Things To Do Around Detroit That Are Free Or Budget Friendly Before 2016 Is Over

The weather is colder as fall sets into winter, and our focus moves more indoors for the fun. Here are 24 inexpensive or free things to do in and around Detroit to make sure that even though you’re short on money you can still have a good time. Scarf down a Niki Salad The shawarma of Bucharest Grill is quickly joining the Coney and the Better Made Potato Chip in the hearts of minds of many Detroiters as signature food. It’s pretty inexpensive, but here’s another suggestion… A Niki Salad. It...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit This Weekend, Oct. 21-23

Just a heads up – this weekend is going to be boozy. I didn’t intend for that to happen while I was compiling my list of events. We’ve got something for beer lovers, wine drinkers, and those who like the harder stuff. We also have a few family friendly events on the list as well, because life is all about balance. Have a great weekend, and enjoy the beautiful fall colors. 8th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival – Detroit Michigan Brewers Guild has brought the craft beer scene to Eastern M...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit This Weekend, Oct. 14- 16

We’re already halfway through the month of October, which is really hard to believe. It feels like the year just began, but here we are picking out pumpkins and stocking up on Halloween candy. Take the time to get outdoors this weekend. The forecast for Friday and Saturday looks beautiful. Faygo Family Fun Day – Rochester Hills Do you love Faygo? Head over to The Metro D Store in Rochester Hills on Friday, October 14 for the Faygo Family Fun Day. It really is all things Faygo. Motor Cit...

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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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Tour de Troit Returns For A Remarkable 15th Year - And You Could Win A Shinola Bike

There promises to be a caravan or convocation of cyclists there. (We’re not sure what you would call the more than 7,500 people expected to ride in this year’s Tour de Troit on Saturday, September 17, but we know it’s not a gaggle because that is an unorganized group doing nothing.) That certainly won’t be the case at the 15th year for this annual ride. Those participating will ride 30 miles – the very energetic will do 62 – and raise money for a great cause. Tour de Troit has raised more than...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Week Of August 19-21

Sadly, it looks like the weekends of summer things to do are starting to come to an end. We’re only a couple away from hitting September in Detroit, but we’re not ready to give up on the summer fun yet. We’ve got everything from a world festival to a 14 hour dance party to an art walk and more. So get it! 34th Annual African World Festival – The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History  The African World Festival is a three day festival that is packed full with musical performan...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Week Of August 5-7

It’s hard to believe that yet another week has passed and it is time to make plans for the weekend. But don’t worry, we have you covered. Now on to the things happening in Detroit this weekend. Charivari Detroit 2016 – Belle Isle This weekend music festival on Belle Isle is sure to be a great time. We have already done a post that has a line up of the entire weekend so head over there to read all about the line up and all the additional events happening. Here are the key details, tickets...

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Your Weekend In Detroit: Your City 5 For September 4-6

Hello Detroit! We’ve officially crossed the September threshold, which means the dog days of summer are off the leash and running away from us at a blistering pace. Fortunately, Labor Day weekend in Detroit is chocked full of festivals and other entertainment to ease us into the beginning of the end of what was another stellar Michigan summer. So strap on your party hats, Detroit. Here is your City 5. Scroll on for the text. Arts, Beats & Eats – Friday-Sunday – Royal Oak The annua...

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Things To Do In Detroit: Your City 5 For August 7-9, 2015

What’s up Detroit, we’re back once again for the weekend rundown with your City 5. We’ve crossed into the last month of summer, which means winter is poking her icy claw at our sacred tropical bubble. Soon enough we’ll be talking about ice skating at Campus Martius, so slip on your flip flops and let’s enjoy what’s left of this magical summer window. Detroit Improv Festival – Friday-Sunday – Detroit, Ferndale If summer time festivals are your thing, then this week’s list is for you....

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Things To Do In Detroit: Your City 5 For July 17-19, 2015

Good day to you, Detroit! We’ve got another weekend packed to the gills with good times, so get out there and enjoy these fast moving summer days before they fly south for the winter. Oh – and friends, we’re launching a podcast version of the City 5. Here’s our first trial episode below. Don’t worry, the post is sticking around and it’s here if you scroll on, but we wanted to give you a little sampling of what we’re up to. Pig and Whiskey Festival – Friday-Sunday – Ferndale – Free Admi...

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The Crash Detroit Festival is Back And Bringing The Best Street Bands Around To Detroit

Crash Detroit is a family-friendly music festival bringing eight of the best street bands from across the United States to perform live music immersed within the audience. This year, the festival on July 18 will be hosted at Corktown’s Roosevelt Park from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The concept has gotten a lot of attention and has opened doors for bands outside of Michigan this year. Crash Detroit is organized by the well known Detroit Party Marching Band, particularly known for their abrupt but suav...

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Things To Do In Detroit: Your City 5 For The Weekend Of May 22-24

Not heading up north? Detroit has everything you need for a Memorial Day weekend staycation, even if you’re not into the beats of Movement. This weekend has everyone in jitters already, the anticipation is high and the beats are steadily coming into audible range. It’s our duty to prep you on all the occasions happening on the outside of the Hart Plaza, as we’ve devoted plenty of articles to what’s going on inside (don’t forget to check out the local acts here and here if you’re going). Enjoy th...