10 Things to Do in the D this Weekend - Feb 12-14, 2016

[Lowell]

1. Spend some time downtown for the Meridian Winter Blast.
2. Watch this year's Academy Award-nominated short films.
3. Stroll around the 50th Annual Detroit Camper & RV Show.
4. Hear the groovy sounds of the Legendary Ethnic Heritage Ensemble.
5. Take in the sights and sounds of the Historical Downtown Utica Ice Festival.
6. See Dance Theatre of Harlem perform.
7. Enjoy a showcase of Detroit artists through visual art, poetry and music.
8. Explore the history of the first African American-owned and operated television station in the United States.
9. Go to the kickoff of Global Fridays, featuring artist Noura Mint Seymali.
10. Check out Panama: Van Halentine's Day with The Beggars at the Magic Bag.

Bonus: A special Valentine's Day roundup of food and drink specials from metro Detroit bars, restaurants and foodmakers.

Kickoff list from Crain's Detroit Business. Add you suggestions below.

[belleislerunner]

11) Dirty Show - International Erotic Art Exhibition at the Russell Industrial Exhibition Center,1600 Clay St., Detroit.[[Feb 12-20)

12) Violin Weekend [[Brahms Celebration) at DSO. Friday Feb 12

http://www.dso.org/ShowEventsView.as...2318&prod=2317

[belleislerunner]

The Detroit Boat show opens tomorrow through next weekend at Cobo Center.

http://detroitboatshow.net/

[emu steve]

Extending the weekend to Monday and Detroit to include Ypsilanti, Bernie Sanders will hold a rally at EMU's Convocation Center.

http://go.berniesanders.com/page/eve...ail/rally/4jyd