9 Free Things to do in Metro Detroit This Weekend
555 Art & Film Festival
Sat & Sun 1-9pm free, after 9pm $5 donation for film screenings 555 Gallery
The 555 Art and Film Festival is a three day long weekend celebration! Art installations, vendors, music performances and a fundraising raffle with silent auction will all take
place during the day. Film festival at night in the main gallery. Also, performances by: Liquid Monk Jimmy Ohio & Ultimate Lovers Creepos Dave Morrison & Friends Tony Paris
("Jam").
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800beloved / Electric Corpse / Double Weirdo / Revoir
August 30, 9 p.m. @ The Loving Touch
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ASKEW ONE Opening
August 23, 7-10 p.m. @ Inner State Gallery
Recognized worldwide for his unique approach to graffiti art and remains at the forefront of the international art scene through constantly exploring new and exciting styles in
a world of imitators. With over 20 years of experience and the need to reach out to the world from his home in remote New Zealand, Askew is self-taught in graphic design,
illustration, photography, publishing, directing and editing music videos and moving image. Entropy is ASKEW’s first international solo exhibition. Through this new body of work
"Entropy" further refines Askew's unique method of portraiture where the medium and portrait's subject become a metaphor for a much bigger conversation.
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Back to School Hip Hop Jam w/ Sinistarr / Dillon / Oktored
August 23, 10 p.m. @ Pj's Lager House
FREE before Midnight / $5 after Midnight
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7th Annual Hamtramck Hustle Car Show
August 24, 10 a.m. @ Veteran's Memorial Park
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Issues & Ale: It’s Just Politics
August 27, 6 p.m. @ Bill's Beer Garden
Along with Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta, the hosts of the popular Michigan Radio program, It’s Just Politics, political analyst Jack Lessenberry will lead a wide ranging and robust
discussion of Michigan politics and public policy. Stop by, have a drink, and join in the discussion.
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LCD: Lowest Common Denominator
September 1, 9 p.m. @ New Dodge Lounge
A tiny good DJ and a fat bad DJ walk into a bar. LCD is the punchline. It's completely free, and it lovingly welcomes anyone over the age of eighteen. A dance party for all
parties.
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42nd Annual Staff & Student Show - Opening Reception
August 23, 6-8 p.m. @ Pewabic Pottery
The adage - "Everyone is an artist." - holds true at Pewabic. Join us for the opening reception of our annual showcase of staff and student work. The show highlights a variety
of artistic mediums including drawing, painting, fiber, and ceramics.
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Summer artist open house
August 24, 2-10 p.m. @ Russel Industrial Center
The artists and artisans of building #2 at the Russell Industrial Center will once again open up their doors. Meet and mingle with the artists in the spaces they create in, and
get some great deals on art.
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555 Art & Film Festival
Sat & Sun 1-9pm free, after 9pm $5 donation for film screenings 555 Gallery
The 555 Art and Film Festival is a three day long weekend celebration! Art installations, vendors, music performances and a fundraising raffle with silent auction will all take
place during the day. Film festival at night in the main gallery. Also, performances by: Liquid Monk Jimmy Ohio & Ultimate Lovers Creepos Dave Morrison & Friends Tony Paris
("Jam").
Click for Details
