Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

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Weekend Roundup

1. DIY Street Fair 2012 - Ferndale hosts one of my favorite fests of the year this weekend featuring arts and crafts, food, music and craft beer. If that's not enough for you, walk across the street to the Funky Ferndale Art Show. September 14—16.

2. 313 Scavenger Hunt - Do you think you know Detroit? Test your smarts about Detroit's historical and cultural institutions while having a fun time with your friends. September 15th.

3. Battlefield 3 Double XP party (Facebook link) - Calling all gamers, this one is for you! Trinet's Division-G gaming center in Ferndale and Icrontic are teaming up for this gaming extravaganza. September 15th.

4. Belle Isle Aquarium Grand Reopening - The Albert Kahn designed aquarium originally opened in 1904 but closed its doors in 2005. It will now be open on Saturdays from 10am-3pm and admission is free! September 15th.

5. Detroit Cornhole Championship 2012 - Head to Roosevelt Park and put your skills to the test! Are you a cornhole talent? Toss your bean bags and see how you fare. (Registration ends on Thursday, 9/13.) September 16th.

Bonus: Tour de Troit (Registration is closed but 100 riders will be accepted the morning of the ride.)

Do you know of a great event going on in Metro Detroit this weekend? Add it to the comments and share it with us!

Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

The Detroit Lions open the season at Ford Field this Sunday against the St. Louis Rams. We’re hoping for an even better season than last year. Of course, college football is happening and the Tigers are still battling for a playoff berth.

Get out there and enjoy Detroit!

Weekend Roundup

1. Detroit Navy Week - Celebrate the bicentennial of the War of 1812 when the Navy comes to town! Meet sailors (hubba hubba) and learn about the Navy, free tours of ships, Navy Band performances and a tribute concert. Through September 8th.

2. Rochester Arts & Apples Festival - Michigan's second largest juried fine art fair plus live entertainment, food, kids activities and more. September 7—9.

3. Michigan Renaissance Festival - Meat on a stick, need I say more? Step back in time to the 16th century and enjoy sword fighting, jousting, juggling, crafts and FOOD. Weekends through September 30th.

4. Fairy House and Terrarium Workshop - Visit the fairy tale exhibit at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, sit down for a story at Josephine's playhouse and craft your own fairy out of natural materials. September 8th.

5. Dally in the Alley - Head down to the Cass Corridor for this annual music and art street fair that is uniquely Detroit. September 8th.

Bonus: The Dennis Coffey Group at the DIA

Double Bonus: Old Car Festival

Do you know of a great event going on in Metro Detroit this weekend? Add it to the comments and share it with us!

Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

Labor Day is a celebration of the economic and social contributions of workers. A day off and festivals galore is the perfect way to celebrate! Well, except for those that still have to work on Monday. Get out there and enjoy Detroit on what many consider the last weekend of summer!

Weekend Roundup

1. Arts Beats & Eats - Head to Royal Oak for over 200 musical performances including Mayer Hawthorne & The County, fine art and food from local restaurants. August 31—September 3.

2. Motor City Bike & Brew Tours - Choose from a brewery history tour or a prohibition history tour this weekend. Ride a bike, learn history and have lunch and a beverage! September 1—2.

3. 2012 Hamtramck Labor Day Festival - Hamtown's annual festival features a kielbasa eating contest, yacht races down Jos. Campau, food, music and $4 beer. September 1—3.

4. Great Lakes State Fair - This non-profit is bringing back the tradition of the State Fair complete with livestock & agriculture, a midway, entertainment, a small circus and a beer garden featuring Michigan breweries. August 31—September 3.

5. Detroit Jazz Festival - From Campus Martius to Hart Plaza, downtown will be jumping to smooth jazz. Sonny Rollins, the Wynton Marsalis Quartet, Pat Metheny and Chick Corea are all slated to perform. August 31—September 3.

Bonus: Panic in Hamtramck (Facebook link)

Double Bonus: Free admission at Greenfield Village on Monday

Do you know of a great event going on in Metro Detroit this weekend? Add it to the comments and share it with us!

Detroit: News You Can Use - Fish & Food edition

All  hail Zombo!

Detroit’s carnival extravaganza, Theatre Bizarre heads back to the Masonic Temple for “The Summoning” on October 20^th. Tickets went on sale this past weekend exclusively at the Rust Belt Market in Ferndale. For those who haven’t procured the much sought after tickets, follow the Theatre Bizarre Facebook page. They said more tickets will be available in September, around my favorite street fest of the year, the DIY Street Fair.

From the good news files.

The Belle Isle Aquarium—which has been closed since 2005 except for special events—will reopen to the public three days a month starting in September.

More good news.

The lovely people from Russell Street Deli in Eastern Market are opening up a vegetarian and vegan spot in Midtown. Topsoil will open in the fall and will offer sandwiches, wraps, salads and soup along with a hot dish or two.

Speaking of food.

Detroit Restaurant Week’s fall dates are Friday, September 28^th through Sunday, October 7^th. Wait! Their site has been hacked so proceed with caution. According to their Facebook page, they haven’t uploaded the menus yet. 

Projects we can get behind.

Thousands of sticks of chalk + people + 4 miles of sidewalk = Hopscotch Detroit. How fun is that? Come together and help make the world’s longest hopscotch possible on September 22^nd.

Want to learn more about Detroit destinations? The Detroit Mobile Audio Tour will allow you to use your mobile phone to find out about “must see” spots in the city.

Sad to see it go.

We also have a bit of bad news. Leopold’s Books is closing its doors for good on September 22nd.

Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

That’s it—summer is done and dusted. Yeah, I know. Its unofficial demise is next week and it doesn’t officially die for another month.

But. It’s pretty much over.

Luckily, we have sweatshirt weather, college football and cider mill runs to look forward to. Until then, there are still some fabulous things to do in Detroit.

Weekend Roundup

1. Summer Zoomance - Party with the animals at this adults-only event at the Detroit Zoo! Leave the kids at home and enjoy adult beverages. August 23rd.

2. Hamtramck Walking Tour - The Detroit Historical Society will take you on a tour of this once Polish community that is now Michigan's most internationally diverse city. August 25th.

3. Russell Industrial Center open house (Facebook link) - Explore the center and meet the artists of this community of artists. Live music and food, too! August 25th.

4. Mack & Third LIVE - Presented by Motown recording artist KEM, this is a free concert and food drive to benefit Detroit's homeless. August 26th.

5. Oakland County International Airport Open House & Airshow - View historic and military aircraft, take a ride in a plane or helicoptor or just sit back and watch the airshow. August 26th.

Bonus: Detroit: vitaminwater uncapped

Do you know of a great event going on in Metro Detroit this weekend? Add it to the comments and share it with us!