1. Walk through a glowing outdoor exhibition that depicts Detroit neighborhoods.
  2. Shop at Oakland Mall's spring arts and crafts show or a Michigan-made goods market in Sterling Heights.
  3. Celebrate women with exhibitions at two Detroit art galleries
  4. Eat, drink and listen at an International Women's Day party.
  5. Listen to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's performance about the historic Black Bottom neighborhood.
  6. Attend the Midwest premiere of award-winning play "Anything."
  7. See a fashion show for a collection from Detroit TV news veteran Carmen Harlan.
  8. Bring kids for a free play date with the Ann Arbor Hands on Museum.
  9. Learn to paint like Bob Ross.
  10. Don your '80s finest and head to the Magic Bag.


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