Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup
Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 7:30AM
Becks Davis in 71 pop, Detroit, Detroit, canfield street market, concourse d'elegance, detroit bike week, detroit events, detroit weekend, maker faire, pig & whiskey, things to do in Detroit, weird michigan beer

There are a gazillion things going on in Detroit this weekend! I’m not sure how I’m going to be able to keep up.

But first…

The winners of the $50 gift cards to Somerset Collection CityLoft courtesy of Quicken Loans are:

Phill Tran dreams of a Jamba Juice so he can get his Chocolate Mood kick.

And

Craig Hennigan wants to see an innovative, worker-owned restaurant in downtown Detroit.

Congrats to Phil and Craig!

Now get out there and enjoy all the cool things there are to do in Detroit.

Weekend Roundup

1. Maker Faire Detroit - In its second year, this is the best new tradition in Detroit. A lifesize Mousetrap, the Coke and Mentos guys, hackerspaces, robots and more! July 30-31.

2. Ignite Great Lakes - A semi-geek event where presenters show their personal and professional passions in 5 minute talks. Ignite is always a fabulous and fun experience and this time the best of the Midwest will be showcased. July 30th.

3. Canfield Street Market (Facebook link) - Handmade and vintage goods plus sidewalk sales and summer games. July 30th.

4. 71 Pop - The grand opening of a new Detroit pop shop featuring emerging, student and low-income artists. July 30th.

5. Pig & Whiskey (Facebook link) - This Ferndale event features a 15 BBQ joints and 40 whiskeys, bourbons and scotches. Plus a beer tent and live entertainment. July 30th.

Bonus: Concourse d'Elegance, Detroit Bike Week and the Weird Michigan Beer & Food Exhibition.

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

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