The weekend is here! Need something to do? Here’s a list of things to get into this weekend in and around Detroit.
Friday, 7/26/13
Clay: Hand-building for Beginners
Detroit Institute for Arts
6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Members $18, Nonmembers $24
There are many clay pots and bowls in the museum galleries. Check them out then come to the art studio to learn simple ways of making such items. Projects will be fired for pickup at a later date. Class size limited to 16 students. Preregistration and prepayment is required for all classes. Contact: 313.833.4005. Click here to register
Wild Beasts, Wild Wine
Detroit Zoo
6 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
$40
Head to the Detroit Zoo on Friday, July 26, 2013 for their annual Wild Beasts, Wild Wine event. Guests will be able to stroll the zoo grounds while also sampling wine from more than 30 local and national wineries. Visit www.detroitzoo.com
6th Annual “Men on a Mission” Softball Tournament
Borden Park in Rochester
Grace Centers of Hope, one of Metro Detroit’s largest homeless shelters, will host the 6th Annual “Men on a Mission” Softball Tournament on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27. All proceeds will benefit the organization’s “Men on a Mission” Mentoring Program. Visit https://www.gracecentersofhope.org/SpecialEvents.aspx for more information.
Drey Skonie and Ava Soulchild
Jazz Café at the Music Hall
8 p.m.
$5 in advance; $7 at the door
Come out for a special evening with some of the hottest performers in Soul & R&B, the Motor city along with Toledo and Cleveland has to bring. The atmosphere is right here all we need is the essence of your presence. Plenty of drink specials and some of the best cuisine to make the evening complete!!
Saturday, 7/27/13
6th Annual “Men on a Mission” Softball Tournament
Borden Park in Rochester
Grace Centers of Hope, one of Metro Detroit’s largest homeless shelters, will host the 6th Annual “Men on a Mission” Softball Tournament on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27. All proceeds will benefit the organization’s “Men on a Mission” Mentoring Program. Visit https://www.gracecentersofhope.org/SpecialEvents.aspx for more information.
Northville Road Runner Classic 8K Trail and 1 Mile Fun Run
Maybury State Park
5:30 p.m.
Registration costs $25 to $35
Maker Faire Detroit
Henry Ford Museum
9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tickets cost $8 to $106.
Detroit’s Maker Faire will be held at the Henry Ford on Saturday, July 27 through Sunday, July 28. The family-friendly event will exhibit innovators, demonstrations and hands-on workshops. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days and tickets cost $8 to $106. For more information, visit https://www.thehenryford.org
Marvin Thompson Jr.’s Blueprint
Jazz Café at the Music Hall
9 p.m.
$15
Marvin Thompson Jr.’s Blueprint features some of the most respected and prolific musicians to hail from the Metropolitan Detroit area. Performing on various outside projects as well as collectively for over 10 years, the group featuring Marvin Thompson Jr. on keyboards, Djallo Djakate on drums and Takashi Iio on bass is committed to making relevant music. With heavy traces of jazz and soul, the group shines when delivering original material; equally the case when they place their musical signature on cover songs. Often collaborating with additional musicians, singers and poets, Marvin Thompson Jr.’s Blueprint offers a unique take on modern music. For more information and a performance schedule, contact: mthompson.decembersky@gmail.com 248.250.3803
Sunday 7/28/13
The Smooth Soul Cafe hosted by soul singer Darnell Kendricks
Maccabees At Midtown
Soul Singer Darnell Kendricks serves two of his signature dessert waffles this evening the pecan praline and strawberry lemonade waffles. This evening will also include soul music by DJ LaRonn Souldeacon Dolley a live performance by Brandon MarcealAaron Shelton and Kuipiio Livingston and other special surprise guest.
For more information call Maccabees at (313) 831-9311
Rehab Detroit: The Biggest Pool Party of the Year
The Riverside Marina
2 p.m.-10 p.m.
**Swim Attire Mandatory
For advance tickets, cabana reservations or boat docking, call or text 313-576-6820