Fun Things to Do in the D this Weekend Sept 6-8, 2024

**Lowell** · September-04-24, 12:30 PM

Kickoff list culled from the MetroTimes. Add your suggestions below.

Liquid Red Kink Ball Detroit
Sat., Sept. 7, 12 p.m.-2 a.m.
The Token Lounge
28949 Joy Rd., Westland
$30-$40

Burlesque, DJ/Dance, Sexpo
Celebrating its 9th year in Detroit, Liquid Red Detroit promises an electrifying experience that will awaken your senses and fulfill your deepest desires. Prepare to be mesmerized by captivating stage shows and thrilling contests that push the boundaries of imagination. Explore our decadent dungeon furniture and play spaces, mingle with seductive vixens and dashing boy toys, encounter playful ponies, encounter latex-clad guests wearing mysterious masks, and indulge in a plethora of tantalizing delights. Join us for an unforgettable night where fantasies come to life. Liquid Red Detroit is the largest event of its kind in Metro Detroit. 734-513-5030

Live at Five
Fri., Sept. 6, 5-8 p.m.
Northville Art House
215 W. Cady St., Northville
$5

Join us at the Northville Art House, 215 W. Cady St, Northville, for Live at Five an art, music and cultural event featuring live music, light fare, a cash bar and over 50 artworks in the Off-Center: Art That Pushes Boundaries exhibition. Off-Center presents 2D and 3D works of art in a variety of media. Artists are encouraged to push the boundaries of art imagery, presenting works that inspire thought, provoke emotion, and induce awe. From the bizarre and emotive to the fantastic and inspirational, this juried exhibition from artists around the country strives to surprise and thrill visitors. 2483440497

Apple Fest 2024
Fri., Sept. 6, 5 p.m.-12 a.m., Sat., Sept. 7, 12 p.m.-12 a.m. and Sun., Sept. 8, 12-6 p.m.
St. Lawrence Church
44633 Utica Road, Utica
Free parking and entrance [cost is for food, rides, games, raffle]

St. Lawrence Apple Fest 2024 will be held Sept. 6-8, 2024. The festival is free to attend and offers food and family fun with rides, bingo, live music, food and beer tents, kids tent, carnival games, raffles, plus much more. Parking is free. Come and enjoy a fun-filled family event as we welcome in Fall with our community.

Candlelight: Classic Rock on Strings
Fri., Sept. 6, 6-7:15 p.m.
The Detroit Masonic Temple
500 Temple Street, DetroitMichigan
$29.00

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Detroit. Get your tickets now to discover the music of rock hits at the Crystal Ballroom at The Masonic under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info Venue: Crystal Ballroom at The Masonic Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 65 minutes [doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted] Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult 402-249-2445

Back 2 School Fashion Show & Expo
Fri., Sept. 6, 6:30-9 p.m.
New Baltimore Trade Center
35248 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore
$10

Join us for the Back 2 School Fashion Show—a charitable event where 100% of ticket sales support our local school district. Enjoy a night of shopping, entertainment, pampering, and of course, fashion! From vendors to salons and stylists, it's an evening you won't forget. Models will showcase a variety of apparel, including casual, seasonal, formal, trending, and unique styles, along with some great school gear. Tickets are available at the door or by contacting Jake at [586] 273-7900 [586] 273-7900

Environment + Microclimates Opening
Fri., Sept. 6, 7-9 p.m.
Boyer Campbell Building
6540 St Antoine Street, Detroit
Free
Art Exhibition

Environment + Microclimates is an immersive art experience showcasing environmental- and fiber-based art. This is a dynamic and vibrating collaboration between botanical artist Lisa Waud, curator/artist Sarah Rose Sharp, and Fiber Club*, a collective of fiber artists based in the Detroit area, supported by Detroit Design District. Join us for the public opening on Friday, September 6, 7-9PM. Show runs through Saturday, September 28. n/a

1964 the Tribute
Fri., Sept. 6, 8 p.m.
Max M. Fisher Music Center
3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit
Live/Concert
[313] 576-5100

M1 Concourse Cars & Coffee: Supercars and European
Sat., Sept. 7, 8-11 a.m.
M1 Concourse
1 Concourse Drive, PontiacOakland County

Car show
Come enjoy rare supercars and top-of-the-line European vehicles up close at M1 Concourse's Cars & Coffee on September 7. There’s something for everyone at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, along historic Woodward Avenue at South Boulevard. Register to bring a car to put on display or come check out the hundreds of vehicles at the meet-up. This event is open to all ages with free admission. On-site activities include both complementary and specialty coffees from Rootless Coffee, a food truck, special M1 merchandise, outdoor games and a display from Ziebart. Cars & Coffee is presented by Golling Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM. 2483269999

Museums On Us
Sat., Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Motown Museum
2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit
Free

The Bank of America Museums on Us program offers FREE weekend general admission to Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders, at five top cultural attractions in metro Detroit, Saturday, September 7, 2024 and Sunday, September 8, 2024. • Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History [Detroit]: https://www.thewright.org • Michigan Science Center [Detroit]: https://www.mi-sci.org • Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation [Dearborn]: https://www.thehenryford.org/visit/henry-ford-museum/ • Arab American National Museum [Dearborn]: https://arabamericanmuseum.org • Motown Museum [Detroit]: https://www.motownmuseum.org [313] 875-2264

Boondoggle In The Backyard
Sat., Sept. 7, 12 p.m.-2 a.m.
The Old Miami
3930 Cass Ave., Detroit
$5

Live/Concert, Art Exhibition, Drink
The Old Miami is excited to announce our 2024 Stroh’s Art Contest to be held at The Old Miami 3930 Cass Ave, Detroit, Mi 48201 on Saturday September 7, 2024. The Winner will receive their artwork on 100 Stroh’s T-Shirts & 200 Stroh’s Stickers to be used as Stroh’s promotional products. To see the official rules check our instagram page. To enter please email boondoggleinthebackyard@gmail.com and include your full name, date of birth, phone number, email address and how many pieces you plan on submitting. VOTING TAKES PLACE AT THE BAR WITH LIVE MUSIC AND DRINKS 313-831-3830

The ReVamp Clothing Swap Festival
Sat., Sept. 7, 12-5 p.m.
Detroit Shipping Company
474 Peterboro St., Detroit
Free

We're hosting a Clothing Swap Festival and everyone is invited!! Imagine - 300 of your best friends all clear out their closets and you get to take their unwanted things. While doing that, you get to enjoy amazing local musicians, meet new friends, and upcycleclothing. At the end, all of the left over iteams are donated to local non-profits in Detroit! Welcome to The ReVamp Clothing Swap Festival. You're in the right place!

BRED Hip Hop Theatre Fest
Sat., Sept. 7, 12-10 p.m.
Hilberry Gateway - STUDIO
4715 Cass Ave, Detroit
Donation
Performance, DJ/Dance, Block party

Beats Rhymes Everything Detroit [BRED] is producing Detroit's first hip-hop theatre festival. The festival will debut 5 new one-act plays, all devised in the 16 days prior to the festival. During "16 Bars," playwrights from Detroit and around the country will collaborate with designers and actors to create works inspired by narrative songs in the hip-hop/rap canon. BRED Hip-Hop Theatre Fest takes place during ELEMENTS HIP-HOP WEEKEND [Sept 6-7] at Wayne State University's Hilberry Gateway. 313-577-2972

The Rumble of the Bumble
Sat., Sept. 7, 2-10 p.m.
Ypsilanti Depot Town Farmers' Market
Rice Street between Cross and Forest, Ypsilanti
free
Festival, Wrestling, Party

Big Bruce Buzzbee the largest bumble bee in SE Michigan, is back to fight off the pesky pesticide chemicals that are threatening his existence and ours. They take it to the wrestling ring in the middle of the street to fight it out. Will Big Bruce be able to save us once again? Find out September 7th, 2-10pm FREE street festival with tons of activities and interactive art, performers, bubbles, vendors, bio-degradable sparkles, artists, environmental non-profits and more. Wellness at the Freight House, with immersive sound bath experiences from 3-6pm, mediums and tarot. $100 pollinator FLASH tattoos by Depot Tattoo 7342215833

Strange Beautiful Music 17
Sat., Sept. 7, 4-11 p.m.
Andy Arts
3000 Fenkell Ave, Detroit
$15-$30

Strange Beautiful Music [SBM] is New Music Detroit’s longest-running annual contemporary music festival. Held in Detroit every September, SBM runs the gamut of sounds - from contemporary classical and avant-pop to experimental jazz, free improvisation, electronica, techno, and music that defies genre! Now in its 17th iteration, SBM is harkening back to its early days of all-day marathon concerts with a single capstone event on Saturday, Sept. 7 at Andy Arts. Performances by My Brightest Diamond, Ahya Simone, Onyx Ashanti, Balance Duo, Dominant Hand, New Music Detroit, and Hub New Music. Doors at 3:30PM/Shows from 4-11PM [201] 993-9668

8th Annual Fall VegFest
Sun., Sept. 8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Walter Sundquist Pavilion & Riley Park
33314 Grand River Ave., Farmington
Free Admission
Festival

Everyone is invited to attend this free admission, family-friendly event, whether you are completely new to plant-based eating or have been eating this way for many years. The event will offer some of the best plant-based food Michigan has to offer and will feature 30+ vendors, including restaurants, food trucks, caterers, specialty items, sustainable shopping, and free massages! There will be informative presentations and live music performed by several local artists playing a range of original songs and popular covers to enjoy in our large seating area. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Chantal Singer will give a talk at noon.

Detroit Repair Cafe
Sun., Sept. 8, 1-2:30 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 13, 1-2:30 p.m.
The Artblock
1411 Holden St, Detroit

Volunteering
Throw it away? No way! Repair Cafes are an international effort where community members join together to fix up their belongings. This can include clothes, electronics, jewelry, bikes, toys, or anything else you can think you bring in. Free to participate in and always accepting new volunteers! Free snacks and juice also provided. NA

Game Day: Detroit Lions vs. LA Rams Watch Party
Sun., Sept. 8, 7 p.m.
Diamondback Music Hall
49345 S. Interstate 94 Service Dr., Belleville
$0-$250

58th Annual Art & Apples® Festival
Fri., Sept. 6, 2-7 p.m., Sat., Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Rochester Municipal Park
6th St, behind City Hall, Rochester
$5 suggested donation per person

The Art & Apples Festival® transforms the 30-acre Rochester Municipal Park into one of the nation’s top fine art fairs, bringing together 200+ fine art exhibitors, a wide range of food trucks and tents, stage entertainment and art demonstrations, and art activity stations. Patrons are invited to experience everything the festival has to offer; from the artwork of our talented artists, the sights and sounds of the Main Stage; to the fresh apple treats and mouth-watering food vendors found around the park, and the creative experiences of the Kids Art Zone and Creation Station.

Memphis the Musical Opens Sept 6 at Birmingham Village Players
Fridays, Saturdays, 8-10 p.m., Sundays, 2-4 p.m. and Thu., Sept. 19, 8-10:30 p.m. Continues through Sept. 22
Birmingham Village Players
34660 Woodward Ave, Birmingham
$30
Musical

Memphis the Musical is a thrilling tale of forbidden love, and the power of music set in the racially charged 1950’s. In a city divided by prejudice, one man dares to challenge the status quo. Experience the passion, energy, and unforgettable songs that tell the story of forbidden love and the birth of rock 'n' roll. This production contains racially charged content and language, as well as scenes of physical abuse. Viewer discretion is advised. Birmingham Village Players and Ameritax Plus of Berkley, our Red Carpet Sponsor of the Year, are proud to present Memphis the Musical, September 6-22. 248-644-2075

Comedy at the Congregation
First Friday of every month, 7:30-9 p.m.
The Congregation Detroit
9321 Rosa Parks Blvd,, Detroit
$15
Stand-up

Come on out to Comedy at the Congregation: Toronto Takeover! This show is on Friday, July 5th, and features host and producer Sarah Lynn and comedians Sagal Ali, Woldeh, and Nina Phan. Come support these funny folks coming in from across the border for one night only! Doors are at 7 and the show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15 online beforehand and $20 at the door. Come laugh the night away with us! **This event space is not ADA accessible. [313] 307-5518

Design Core’s 14th Annual Detroit Month Of Design
Through Sept. 30, 12-10 p.m.
Design Core Offices
460 W. Baltimore Ave., Suite 100C, Detroit
Free
Art Exhibition, Artist talk, Fashion Show

Every September, partners across Detroit—from emerging studios to established companies and educational institutions—come together to show off their latest works and ideas. These cross-disciplinary events take place in all corners of the city, highlighting the talent and innovation that makes Detroit a UNESCO City of Design. The 14th annual Detroit Month of Design, taking place September 1–30, 2024 features over 90 events and immersive design experiences including exhibitions, installations, studio visits, product launches, artist talks, tours, workshops and parties.

Constructing Futures
Sept. 5-28
1001 Woodward Avenue
1001 Woodward Avenue, Detroit
Free

Art Exhibition
“Constructing Futures” explores the future of construction technology and design for the built environment. Curators Karl Daubmann, dean of the College of Architecture and Design at Lawrence Technological University, and Sara Codarin, assistant professor of Architecture at Lawrence Technological University are placing a strong focus on robotics, additive manufacturing, computational design and AI. They will host lectures, workshops, roundtable discussions and an AI art installation, all to pose the question – What will the future of construction look like in Detroit? 800-225-5588