Detroit MoxieDetroit Moxiehttp://www.detroitmoxie.com/home/2019-06-01T04:14:36ZSquarespaceDetroit Moxie's Weekend Rounduphttp://www.detroitmoxie.com/home/2014/6/4/detroit-moxies-weekend-roundup.htmlBecks Davis2014-06-05T01:16:04Z2014-06-05T01:16:04ZWeekend Roundup

1. Light up the RiverFront - Presented by Rivière28, the third annual event features music, BBQ and a bonfire on the Detroit River. BYOB. June 5th

2. Historic Indian Villiage Home & Garden Tour - At 119 years old, Indian Villiage is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Detroit and includes homes designed by Marcus Burrowes, Chittenden & Kotting and Albert Kahn. June 7th.

3. Woodbridge Community Yard Sale - A massive yard sale in one of Detroit's coolest neighborhoods? Yes, please. Grab deals on household goods, clothing, appliances, nick knacks, books and more. June 7—8.

4. Eastside Detroit Canal Tours - Hop in a kayak at Maheras-Gentry Park for a two hour guided tour and see Detroit from a different angle. June 8th.

5. Honi Honi Grand Opening & Pig Roast - Enjoy cheap drinks and BBQ from the Detroit BBQ Company as the tiki bar opens for it's third season. June 8th.

Bonus: Citywide Detroit Soup

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1. Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix - Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! Racing returns to Detroit with a weekend filled with races including the IndyCar Series. Live music follows the racing each day—Lifehouse and Shaggy headline—and Friday is free day. May 30—June 1.

2. Downtown Hoedown - Grab your cowboy hat and put on your boots! One of the largest country music festivals invades Detroit this weekend with performances by Dierks Bentley, Big & Rich and many others. May 30—June 1.

3. Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power - This interactive exhibit direct from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame features Madonna, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin and many more. Through August 17th.

4. Ask the Expert: Batman Through the Ages - Head to the Michigan Science Center to hear how Batman chose to be a hero, the science behind the gadgets and create your own superhero mask. May 31st.

5. 1st Sunday Creamery Tour - Stop in at Zingerman's Creamery and find out how they transform local milk into cheese and gelato. June 1st.

Bonus: Ferndale Pride

Double Bonus: Detroit Critical Mass

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1. Detroit City Football Club - City 'til I die! Watch Detroit's minor league soccer team take on Lansing United at Cass Tech. May 23rd.

2. The Detroit-Berlin Connection - This free panel discussion at MOCAD is a collaborative effort to bring together creative individuals and communities in the two cities with the goal of driving cultural and economic growth in Detroit. May 23rd.

3. St. Mary's Polish Country Fair - The annual fair features a carnival, entertainment, a Vegas tent and—of course—Polish food! Be sure to check out the grotto and grounds while you're there. May 23—26.

4. Movement Electronic Music Festival - If it's Memorial Day weekend it's time for the music festival that Detroit is known for—Movement. Enjoy hundreds of artists on 5 stages plus pre and after parties all over town. May 24—26.

5. Greater Rochester Heritage Festival - The 37th annual fest features lumberjack shows, Civil War encampment, craft and cars shows, food and more. May 24—25.

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1. Motor City Comic Con - Love pop culture and comics? Over 300 comic and media guests will be in Novi for the 25th anniversary including actors from the Walking Dead, John Barrowman and William Shatner! May 16—18.

2. Apple Island Tours - Take a pontoon boat to the island—where Chief Okemos was born—that's in the middle of Orchard Lake for a guided tour and talk to Native American storytellers. May 17—18.

3. Festival of Frogs and Snakes - Take the little ones to see live reptile amphibian presentations, crafts and nature hikes. May 17th.

4. Rummage at the Russell - Head to the Russell Industrial Center for Detroit's biggest garage sale. Free admission! May 17—18.

5. Flower Day 2014 - With attendance usually topping 200,000, Eastern Market is the place to be this weekend for annuals, perennials, foliage, shrubbery, trees, exotics, tropical plants, flats and hanging baskets. May 18th.

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1. Super Duper Alice Cooper - Duck into Cinema Detroit for a cross between documentary and rock opera on the Godfather of Shock Rock. May 8th.

2. Craft Beer Expo - The Royal Oak Farmer's Market is the place to be for craft beer this weekend with some of the best breweries from Michigan and across the country represented. May 9th.

3. Art Birmingham - Formerly known as the Birmingham Fine Art Festival, this juried art fair features over 150 artists. May 10—11.

4. Cycle Into Spring - Hop on two wheels and enjoy a leisurely ride from the Detroit River to Eight Mile and back along the Conner Creek Greenway. Day-of ride registration available. May 10th.

5. Astronomy Day - Explore the sky at the Michigan Science Center with hands-on activities, outdoor viewing and dry ice comets. May 10th.

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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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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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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

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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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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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