Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

Weekend Roundup

1. Metro Times BlowOut - Now in its 17th year, this is one of the best weekends of the year for music lovers. Tons of bands will be playing some of the best venues in Detroit, Hamtramck and Ferndale. April 30—May 3.

2. Penguicon - Are you a hacker, maker, foodie, open source software junky, anime buff or science fiction fan? Then this is where you should be this weekend. May 2—May 4.

3. Palmer Park Art Fair - After 30 years, the Palmer Park Art Fair is back and reinvented! Enjoy art, a martini bar, local food trucks and wooded trails. May 3—4.

4. Detroit Rummage Sale - From vintage collectibles to everyday needs, this indoor sale will be held at the Tangent Gallery. May 4th.

5. Next Step SOUP - This version of SOUP will benefit a past winner so they can build an ever bigger dream! Bring a dish to pass as they are moving to a potluck-style dinner. May 4th.

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Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

Weekend Roundup

1. Michigan Modernism Expo - Love mid-century modern? Head to Southfield and check out almost 50 Modernism merchants including pieces designed by Herman Miller and Frank Lloyd Wright. April 25—27.

2. Three Stooges Film Festival - Nyuk! Nyuk! Nyuk! American vaudeville at its finest with Larry, Curly, Moe and Shemp. April 25—26.

3. Taqueria Crawl - Jump on the taco bus! The Detroit Bus Company will run a loop around some of Southwest Detroit's best restaurants, supermercados, bars and taco trucks. April 26th.

4. Totally Awesome Fest - Looking for fun, music and pancakes? Ypsi is the place to be with a week of all-ages events. April 20—27.

5. An Evening with Hugh Acton - Furniture and jewelry designer and craftsmen Hugh Acton will be at Nora for an intimate showing of his orbit bracelets and slat bench. April 25th.

Bonus: Ferndale Restaurant Week

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Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

Weekend Roundup

1. Better Living Through Human Amusements - They had me at their first line, "Are you tired?" Head to Go Comedy for some laughs and cure what ails you. April 17—18 + every Thursday and Friday through June 13th.

2. Bunnyville - Hop on over to the Detroit Zoo for family fun! Activities include a golden egg, the Jelly Bean Jamboree, Funny Bunny Games, springtime crafts, whisker painting and the Easter Bunny! April 18—19.

3. Totally Awesome Fest - Looking for fun, music and pancakes? Ypsi is the place to be with a week of all-ages events. April 20—27.

4. August: Osage County - Modern America or dysfunctional family? Yes. Go see this dark comedy by Tracy Letts at the Hilberry Theater. April 18—19, through May 10th.

5. British Arrows - Advertising like you won't see in America. Check out the best of the best of the commercials from the UK. April 19—20.

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Bonus: Detroit Restaurant Week

Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

Weekend Roundup

1. Beer, Textiles and Wood: When Passion Meets Industry - Nerd Nite Detroit is back with a line-up of craftspeople, music and food. April 10th.

2. Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II - Head to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and watch Looney Tunes on the big screen with a live soundtrack by the DSO. April 11 & 13.

3. Mr. B's Blues and Boogie Piano Celebration - Enjoy Boogie Woogie piano at the Detroit Institute of Arts for Friday Night Live! April 11th.

4. Historic Fort Wayne Flea Market & Collectables Show - Check out the flea market and then take a guided tour of the Fort for $5. April 12—13.

5. Detroit Restaurant Week - Get your chow on at some of Detroit's top restaurants and enjoy a three-course meal for $30. April 11—20.

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Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

Weekend Roundup

1. The Big Picture - Head to the Detroit Institute of Arts for a free guided tour of their collection. April 4—6.

2. Bat Zone - Nestled behind the Cranbrook Institute of Science is a nocturnal sanctuary for rescued bats and other creatures. Watch bats in flight, flying squirrels, owls, a two-toed sloth and a colony of Vampire Bats! April 5—6.

3. Belle Isle Aquarium - The aquarium is open every Saturday from 10am-3pm and this week they have a special talk on "Electric Fish in the Era of Genome Sequencing." April 5th.

4. Michigan Science Center - Kick off Space Week with rocket science! Explore how rockets move and make your own straw rocket. April 6th.

5. Detroit SOUP - Learn about creative projects in the city and vote on which project you would like to fund. $5 gets you a bowl of soup and the opportunity to do some good with good people. April 6th.

Bonus: American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs

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