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Your City 5 Things To Do This Weekend In Detroit: August 3-5

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 feeling like going out again. Chevrolet Rockin on the Riverfront – Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas Nothing is going t...

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10 Cozy Bars In Metro Detroit For Whittling Away Winter

The holidays are over, deep winter has set in and you need a strategy to survive the next few months of cold and dark. We get it, and we’re here for you. What you need — what we all need — is someplace dark and warm, cheery and cozy to indulge in what the Danish call hygge. So grab your drinking coat and let’s have a lot of fun around town with these 10 cozy drinking spots. 1. Joe Bar, Hazel Park Here’s a newish, off-the-beaten-path outpost that’s entirely worth a visit. It’s smack-dab ne...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of November 17-19

Are you ready to get into the holiday spirit yet? Because I’m not. Personally I see this weekend as my final weekend before I jump head first into the pool of all things Thanksgiving and Christmas. There are plenty of great things to do this weekend, depending on what you feel up to. I know where I’ll be on Saturday afternoon, Chuck E. Cheese. We will be celebrating my little dude’s 3rd birthday. I know that you’re all jealous that I get to spend an afternoon with a giant mouse, but you can’...

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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 August 25-27

I still can’t believe that this is the last weekend of August. There is plenty of fun things to do this weekend, so go out and have fun. Garlic & Music Festival  This three day festival is going to be great for those of us who love garlic. If you’re a vampire or on a first date maybe stay away from Campus Maritus. Bring your appetite because there will be plenty of garlicky foods to choose from. There will be two stages with live music performances, a kid zone with bounce houses, and...

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Marine Week Is Coming To Detroit This September

Get ready Metro Detroit, because 700 Marines will be coming to Detroit in September for the 8th annual Marine Week. The five day event will be held from Wednesday, September 6 through Sunday, September 10. “Detroit is honored to welcome the United States Marine Corps to our city,” said Mayor Mike Duggan. “Our community looks forward to celebrating the spirit and dedication of the Corps, as this great city offers a spectacular backdrop for the events and ceremonies our residents can enjoy.”...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of June 23-25

Hooray! The weekend is almost here, and we have you covered for what promises to be a weekend of fun in the D. Let’s dive right in. Jesus Christ Superstar Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice have been responsible for some of the most popular musicals of all times, and Jesus Christ Superstar is one of them. This weekend the Detroit Actor’s Theatre Company will be putting on four free performances of Jesus Christ Superstar in New Center Park. Because this is show is in a park it is suggeste...

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The Woodward Corridor 5: Things To Do For The Weekend Of June 2-4

This weekend looks like there will be plenty of things to do along the Woodward corridor. Have a great weekend, and have fun in Ferndale, Birmingham, and Bloomfield. If you have events in cities that touch Woodward Avenue, hit up our submission form. Improv Comedy Games – Ferndale  If you are in the mood for some on the fly entertainment, I suggest making a plan to go to the Magic Bag on Friday night. The Improv Comedy Games will be coming to town for one night, and will be performing t...

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25 Super Fun Ways To Enjoy Metro Detroit With Your Kids For $5 Or Less

Doing fun things with your kids doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. Don’t get me wrong, I love The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. But unless you have a membership it can cost a pretty penny to spend a day with your family. With the school year coming to a close we thought you might be in need of some ideas for cheap things to do with your family around metro Detroit. My main criteria was keeping the price at or below $5 per person in your family. So if you have a family of 4 that...

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Meridian Winter Blast makes changes with new dates, new layout and more attractions

For the past 13 years the Winter Blast has brought winter fun downtown for kids and adults alike. This year there will be some changes and new additions to the Meridian Winter Blast. The newest partner with the Winter Blast will be the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Along with that partnership, there will be a new date for the Winter Blast. The Winter Blast will now fall in the last weekend of the Auto Show, January 20 through 22 of 2017. “The new festival date takes us ba...

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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 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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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 Weekend Of September 9-11

If you are looking for some fun things to do this weekend, we’ve got you covered. Whether you are trying to hold on to the last bits of summer, or have welcomed all things fall there is something to do in metro Detroit. Dally In The Alley – Detroit It is hard to believe, but Dally in the Alley has been around for 39 years. If you’re unfamiliar with Dally, it is a community street fair that celebrates life in the Cass Corridor. It is the big event in the city this weekend. It will be fille...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Week Of July 8-10

Now that the 4th of July has come you might think that things have gotten a bit quiet around Detroit. Well, we’re here to say – not so fast. There is still plenty of things to do around Detroit party city. Magical Realism of Whitney Snow – Scarab Club On Friday June 8 the Scarab Club will have an opening reception for the Whitney Snow exhibition. This is the first solo show of Snow’s work since he passed away in 2006. Snow’s work is a commentary on life in America, consumerism, and family l...

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QUICK TIP: Fifth Annual Light Up The Riverfront This Friday

Do you have plans for Friday night yet? Sure it is only Tuesday, but we were reminded about a really fun event that is being put on by the Detroit Riverfront Conservatory and Riviére 28. This year the Light Up the Riverfront will be at Gabriel Richard Park from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM. Light Up the Riverfront is an annual BBQ and get together thrown by Rivière28, the Detroit Riverfront Conservatory’s active professionals auxiliary. The evening will be laid back, and it’s a great way to meet oth...

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Things To Do This Weekend: Here's Your City 5 For February 19-21

Hey Detroit! The weekend is almost here and it’s time to ditch the winter blues and step out for some brews. The pickings were a little slim this weekend but we did our best to find the needles in this party haystack, and find a few ways for you to let loose. So without further ado, here it is, your City 5 for February 19-21, 2016. Lady of the Market—Saturday, 6 p.m. — Detroit On Saturday, head down to Eastern Market in Detroit for an evening of fine foods presented by Chef Kate Willia...

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Things To Do In Detroit: Your City 5 For Valentine's Day Weekend, 2016

Hello again Detroit. The weekend is upon us once again and we’ve got a lot of action ahead—and seeing as it’s Valentine’s Day weekend, we hope you do too. With so much love in the air, we’ve decided to put a little bit of it into this week’s event selection, and hope that you can find something to do whether you’re currently coupled or flying solo. So here it is. Your city 5 for February 12-14. GRiZ at St. Andrews—Friday, 8 p.m. —Detroit Detroit’s funkyt hometown hero is back again f...