5 events worth checking out in Detroit this week
Fort Street Galley. | Photo: Enjoli M./Yelp
From architecture and design to a jazz brunch, there's plenty to enjoy in Detroit this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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Drinks x Design: Interiors & Architecture
From the event description:
Celebrate Architecture and Interiors at Advanced Plumbing and Heating Supply, a Commerce Design Detroit Award and People's Choice winner. Come see how this fourth-generation family-owned business combined three vacant spaces into one showroom and retail space. They turned it into Detroit's first ever decorative plumbing showroom that features functioning toilets, shower heads and faucets. Guided tours of the Advance Plumbing warehouse will be given to fully reveal the behind the scenes process for creating dynamic spaces.
When: Thursday, May 9, 5:30-8 p.m.
Where: Advance Plumbing & Heating Supply, 150 Parsons St.
Admission: Free
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Annual Work Partner Breakfast hosted by Detroit Cristo Rey
From the event description:
Please join us as we recognize the work sponsor individuals and organizations that are contributing to a brighter future for our students. The guest speaker will be JoAnn Chavez, Vice President, Legal and Chief Tax Officer at DTE Energy.
When: Friday, May 10, 7:45-9:15 a.m.
Where: Detroit Cristo Rey High School, 5679 Vernor Highway
Admission: Free
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Detroit Touch-A-Truck
From the event description:
West Riverfront Park will feature some heavy-duty metal on Saturday, May 11th as the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy hosts the fourth annual Touch-a-Truck.Touch-a-Truck is a free hands-on family event that will provide children with the opportunity to explore large vehicles of all types, including those used by professionals in construction, public safety, transportation, landscaping and other industries. Children will be allowed to get behind the wheel of these vehicles and meet the people who help to build, protect, beautify and serve our community. Crafts, and games will also be part of the day’s entertainment.
When: Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: West Riverfront Park, 1801 W. Jefferson Ave.
Admission: Free
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Light the City Up!
From the event description:
Our goal is to empower the citizens of Detroit with free resources brought directly to the city. We want to provide a source of inspiration and togetherness through prayer, songs and love on a consistent basis. With Detroit being on the upswing, we wanted to utilize this time to connect with other people that are doing great things and to pour back into the real community.
When: Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.-noon
Where: The Baltimore Gallery, 314 E. Baltimore Ave.
Admission: Free
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Mother's Day Jazz Brunch
From the event description:
When: Sunday, May 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Fort Street Galley, 160 W. Fort St.
Admission: Free
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