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Your City 5 Things To Do This Weekend In Detroit: August 10-12

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 pierogies as well. So I figured I’d let you know about this fun little pierogi pop up at Lost River on Friday night. Pietrz...

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Your City 5 Things To Do This Weekend: It's Finally Warm Edition For May 18-20

Hey all. The good doctor fun is here to sub in for Shianne as she’s out the next couple of weeks, finding fun things for you to do this weekend around the city of Detroit. Let’s dive in and enjoy Detroit this weekend. Bike To Work Day I get it, Detroiters. You’re either down with pedal power or you’re not. Me? I am. So I’ll be rolling in on Bike to Work Day this Friday and getting my weekend started off right. Living in the city, I’m probably going to hitch up with the caravan in Highla...

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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: Fun Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of April 6-8

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 Wurlitzer Building has been given a new life as the Siren Hotel. I remember walking past the formerly crumbling structure...

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

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 comes to the weather. St. Patrick’s Day Kickoff for the Downtown Street Eats I know it doesn’t feel like it right now bu...

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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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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 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 November 10-12

The weekend is almost here! And it looks like the forecast is for a tasty and fun weekend. Get out there and enjoy the Motor City! Detroit Dough Popup There has been a lot of press about Detroit Dough which is the new cookie dough shop that will be opening in the NW Goldberg neighborhood of Detroit. The shop might not be open yet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your fill of cookie dough this weekend at the Detroit Dough Popup. Cookie dough lovers will be able to choose between Detr...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of November 3-5

Well, October was good while it lasted. Welcome to the month of November readers! Don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour this weekend. Camptastic!  Looking for a bit of live theater? If so, head over to the Black Box Theater at the Planet Ant for their newest show Camptastic! The show is about two best friends that go back in time to camp. They take a look at the roots of their friendship and everything that goes along with finding out who you are as a person. Tickets for the sh...

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

Hey all you lovely readers! This weekend is a special one because I will be heading up north for a girls weekend to celebrate my birthday. Part of me is sad that I’m going up north because there are so many cool things happening this weekend. Halloween Movie Mayhem This weekend is chocked full of classic horror movies being screened throughout Detroit. I couldn’t pick just one movie to include in this week’s City 5, so I made a special post with 9 movies being screened. You can find all...

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

Salutations! This weekend is looking like it might be pretty nice compared to last weekend, weather-wise. There are plenty of great events happening this weekend. Let’s get this party train moving shall we. Eastern Market Brewing Company Grand Opening We got a sneak peak of the new Eastern Market Brewing Company during Eastern Market After Dark, but the time has finally come for the official grand opening on. While there are not many details about what the owners have planned for the gr...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of October 6-8

It’s time again to get our weekend plans nailed down. We’ve got a few fundraisers, a book launch, board games, and finally some delicious dumplings. Enjoy your weekend! Dawn of Detroit Book Launch Source Booksellers will be hosting Dr. Tiya Miles as she discusses her new book Dawn of Detroit: A Chronicle of Slavery and Freedom in the City of the Straits. The book is about a pretty heavy but important and interesting topic, as it discusses the history of slavery in Detroit when it was ju...

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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 September 1-3

The kids are going back to school this week, so I guess summer is unofficially over this weekend. I hope you have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend. Detroit Jazz Fest When I think of Labor Day weekend in Detroit the first thing that I think of is the Detroit Jazz Festival. For four days Campus Martius and Hart Plaza will be filled with jazz music. You can find all of the information you could ever want over on the Detroit Jazz Festival website. Hours Friday: 6:30 p.m. -1:30 a.m. Saturd...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of July 28-30

This week’s City 5 is being brought to via the Wi-Fi on the Amtrak Wolverine line on the way back from a few days in Chicago. It’s been hit or miss for the most of the trip, but I’ve powered through the frustration to bring you the fun. Let’s get out there and celebrate the final weekend in July. Improm! 2017 Did you miss out on your high school prom? Or maybe you did go to prom but it ended up not being as magical as everyone says it will be. Maybe you just like improv shows and a great...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of July 14-16

It is hard to believe we are already in the middle of July, but here we are. There are a ton of events happening this weekend, so much so that I had to add on two quick bonuses. I know I’m going to have a hard time narrowing down exactly what I want to do. Hamlet at New Center Park Come out to New Center Park this weekend to watch Shakespeare in Detroit perform Hamlet. You have three chances to see Hamlet this weekend. There will be an evening performance on Friday and Saturday and a ma...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of July 7-9

I don’t know about you, but having a holiday in the middle of the week really throws me off. So even though it feels like we just had a weekend, the weekend is almost upon us, which means it is time to start making plans. Have a great weekend everyone, and go find the fun! FRIDAY — Food Network Watch Party At Stache International  Food Network visited Stache International back in May to film an spot for the show Ginormous Food. The time has come for that episode to air, which means Stac...