Happy October! What are your weekend plans?
This weekend, I will be at the Detroit Harvestfest for work, and I hope to check out a couple art events, like the 13th Annual Hamtramck Neighborhood Arts Festival and 16813— Simone Bryant’s Solo Exhibition at Norwest Art Gallery.
Hope you have a fun weekend, and here are five things to do in Detroit this weekend! xoxo
1. Michigan Taco Fiesta | $10 at the door
Date: Oct. 6 – 8
Time: Friday 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Place: Lakeside Mall – 14000 Lakeside Circle, Sterling Hgts.
Event Link: https://www.michigantacofiesta.com/
Event Summary: Enjoy tacos from a food trucks, family-friendly activities, Lucha Libre Wrestling, Vendor Village featuring small businesses, and more. There will also be a Hot Pepper Contest and a Taco Eating Contest.
Active-duty military and veterans are free with their I.D., and children under age 3 are also free.
Detroit Harvestfest & Food Truck Rally | $5 at the gate
Date: Oct. 7 – 8
Time: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. (both days)
Place: Dequindre Cut in Eastern Market
Event Link: https://www.detroitharvestfest.com/
Event Summer: Hosted by the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, the Harvestfest will feature over 50 food trucks, harvest activities, six music stages, and more. Costumes are welcome!
16813: A Solo Exhibition by Simone Bryant | Donations Accepted
Date: Oct. 7
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Place: Norwest Art Gallery – 19556 Grand River Ave., Detroit
Event Link: https://www.norwestgallery.com/
Event Summary: Opening reception for Detroit artist Simone Bryant. Simone introduces a new body of figurative work through her solo debut exhibition with Norwest Gallery of Art.
Woodbridge Porch Concerts + Co-Hop Beer Tapping | Free
Date: Oct. 7
Time: Concerts 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. and after parties begin at 6 p.m.
Place: Woodbridge Neighborhood in Detroit
Event Link: https://www.woodbridgendc.org/woodbridge-porch-concerts
Event Summary: A neighborhood event which showcases musicians from the Woodbridge Neighborhood in Detroit. The Woodbridge Co-Hop Beer Tapping will also take place at Woodbridge Pub after the porch concerts.
13th Annual Hamtramck Neighborhood Arts Festival
Date: Oct. 7
Time: 9 a.m. – late (some art events end after midnight; see official event schedule for details)
Place: Hamtramck, Michigan (locations vary; see official event schedule for details)
Event Link: https://www.hnaf.org/2023-events
Event Summary: Now in its 13th year, the Hamtramck Neighborhood Arts Festival highlights artists and their artwork in various locations throughout the city.
From home studios to front porches, coffee shops, and art galleries, this neighborhood art festival sounds like it’s an experience like no other!
Note, art exhibitions run at various times from morning to night, so make sure you check the official website for event lineup and details.
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