5 Things to Do in The D this Weekend April 21-23, 2023
Bookstock
This weeklong event, known as one of the area's largest book and media sales in metro Detroit, will include more than 400,000 gently used books, DVDs, CDs, books on tape and vinyl for sale at bargain prices. There will also be a rare book collection and a special selections section. New merchandise will be added daily.
The nonprofit annual event in its 19th year has raised more than $2.5 million for literacy and education projects in Michigan.
Bookstock’s pre-sale kick-off will start at 8:15 a.m. Sunday with a performance from Detroit's Renaissance High School Marching Band. There’s a $20 admission charge for the pre-sale only, which runs through 11 a.m.
Teacher Appreciation Days will be Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-7 p.m., offering teachers 50% off. Pocket Paperback Palooza will take place April 29, offering 12 pocket paperbacks for $5 and on April 30, all books and media will be sold at 50% off.
All nonprofits that bring a letter confirming their 501[[c)[[3) status can take remaining books from the sale from 9 a.m.-noon May 1.
Bookstock runs April 23-30 from 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, Laurel Park Mall at Six Mile and Newburgh roads in Livonia. Free admission.
Eat Royal Downtown Restaurant Week
This event hosted by the Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority will feature unique and exclusive menu offerings and giveaways from more than 20 participating restaurants and cafes.
Enter to win a $1,000 Downtown Dollars eGift card [[usable at more than 75 downtown businesses), for every meal you enjoy as part of the Eat Royal event experience.
The event takes place April 20-29 in downtown Royal Oak. Go to Eat Royal for a list of participating locations.
Oakland County Earth Day March and Rally
Learn about sustainability while having fun at this Earth Fair that will include a climate march, a rally with keynote speakers, live music and more than 50 booths.
Speakers will include former U.S. Rep. Andy Levin, state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, state Rep. Helena Scott and several other public officials.
Musical acts will include Detroit Celtic Revival, Detroit Party Marching Band and folk musician Judy Insley.
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Centennial Commons Park on Troy Street in Royal Oak.
Touch-A-Truck
Visitors can see what it is like to sit in the driver’s seat of big rigs and talk with the people who operate them at this event that will allow kids of all ages to get up close and personal with vehicles used to get work done. The event is presented by the Southfield Parks and Recreation Department, Southfield Police Department, Southfield Fire Department and Southfield Department of Public Works.
Drones demonstrations, police K-9 units, a ladder truck, ambulances, a "smoke house" display, tech rescue and hazmat operations, a road grader, bucket truck, street sweeper, tow trucks and more will be included.
The Mean Weenie and Sherry’s Ice Cream Cart will offer refreshments for purchase.
The first hour of the event will be sensory-sensitive with no flashing lights or loud noises and have quiet zones away from the action.
1-4 p.m. Sunday at the Southfield Municipal Campus' north parking lot, 26000 Evergreen Road in Southfield.
Detroit Helicopter Tours
Enjoy a helicopter sightseeing tour by MyFlight Tours and see views of the city from above. Passengers will be able to see landmarks like the Motor City Casino, The Renaissance Center, Detroit’s sports stadiums and more.
A variety of tour packages are available including Downtown Detroit Quick Hop, The Ambassador Bridge Tour, Skyline Tour or Big D Tour.
Rides take off from the Detroit City Airport at 11499 Conner in Detroit. Reservations are recommended and must be completed online prior to arrival. Three person maximum. Tickets start at $55 per person.
Source Detroit Free Press
by Brendel Hightower assistant editor at the Detroit Free Press. Contact her at bhightower@freepress.com. To subscribe, go to freep.com/specialoffer.
