This Weekend's Detroit Area Events

Detroit MI

05 August, 2021

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DETROIT, MI — Ready to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from around the Detroit area. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Looking to host an event? Whether you're planning a speaker series, a board game night, or resume workshop, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in the Detroit area: Online auction of 2018 Airstream Travel Trailer When: Thursday, August 5th at 4:30 p.m. What: The public will have an opportunity to participate in an online auction for a 2018 Airstream M27FB Queen Serenity Travel Trailer. Registration is free and open to the public. To get more details, click the following link aucto.com. Learn More Band-Color Guard (Events) - Thurston High School When: Thursday, August 5th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Thurston High School What: Event listing from Thurston High School: Thursday and August 5 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Virtual FAFSA Fridays - Wayne State University - Events When: Friday, August 6th at 5:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Friday, August 6 from 5:00 AM to 6:00 AMOffice of Student Financial Aid is offering virtual FAFSA Fridays, and during which a financial aid officer will assist students and parents with the filing process. Learn More Student Service Center Express - Wayne State University - Events When: Friday, August 6th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Friday, August 6 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AMThe Wayne State University Student Service Center (SSC) Express Program is an interactive virtual presentation geared toward getting students ready for the Fall semester. We will share ... Learn More Career Services and you: Q&A session When: Friday, August 6th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Friday, August 6 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMDo you have questions about finding employment, your resume, interviewing, what to do with your major, and more...Get your questions answered by attending this virtual question and answ... Learn More Warrior return summer activities - Wayne State University - Events When: Friday, August 6th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Friday, August 6 from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PMWelcome back to campus! Students, faculty and staff are invited to Warrior Return Summer Activities taking place on every Friday from Jul. 30 to Aug. 20. from 4 to 8:30 p.m.These event... Learn More "Wild Beauty" a Concert of Colors Musical Event When: Friday, August 6th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Charles H. Wright Museum What: Event listing from Charles H. Wright Museum: Friday, August 6 at 3:00 PMDetails The Wright celebrates the 29th annual Concert of Colors this August with Wild Beauty, an in-person musical event created by poet jessica… More https://www.facebook.com/events/1120267741804240 Learn More Exhibit Opening: Yarema Kozak - Deliberate Versatility When: Friday, August 6th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Ukrainian American Archives & Museum What: Event listing from Ukrainian American Archives & Museum: Friday, August 6 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PMDetails The Wellspring Series - 2nd Exhibit featuring artist of Ukrainian Descent https://www.facebook.com/events/985558212242538 Learn More Movie Nights in the D: Cars 2 When: Friday, August 6th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Campus Martius Park What: Enjoy award-winning films on the big screen at Campus Martius Park during our free outdoor movie series. Bring your own chair or blanket to join us on the lawn for a relaxing summer evening set in the heart of the city. Popcorn is available for purchase. This event is spons... Learn More Navigating WSU (Incoming Students) - Wayne State University - Events When: Saturday, August 7th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Saturday, August 7 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AMInteractive virtual presentation geared toward teaching new students the systems they will use during their WSU journey. Students will learn how to use Academica, navigate financial a... Learn More The Pointe's Art Festival - Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce When: Saturday, August 7th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce: Saturday, August 7 at 7:00 AM through Sunday, August 8 at 3:00 PMDetails 2021 The Pointe's ART FESTIVAL – August 7th & 8th / 10am-6pm. A celebration of Art, Music and Food! 41 Kercheval Ave., GP Farms (The Hill Munici... Learn More Jim Hodge Memorial Run When: Saturday, August 7th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Veterans' Memorial Park, 1205 1st Street, Menominee, Michigan, 49858, United States What: The 2021 9th Annual Jim Hodge Memorial 5K/10K Run is scheduled for Saturday August 7th! Well, that was quite the year wasn't it? Like most every event or activity planned in 2020, the 9th annual Jim Hodge Run was cancelled. I was to first thank all the volunteers and hospital ... Learn More Genesis & Glorious - St. Stephen AME Church When: Saturday, August 7th at 9:00 a.m. Where: St. Stephen AME Church What: Event listing from St. Stephen AME Church: Saturday, August 7 at 9:00 AM Learn More Lay Organization - St. Stephen AME Church When: Sunday, August 8th at 12:00 a.m. Where: St. Stephen AME Church What: Event listing from St. Stephen AME Church: Sunday, August 8 (all day)After Service Learn More Loyal Hearts - St. Stephen AME Church When: Sunday, August 8th at 12:00 a.m. Where: St. Stephen AME Church What: Event listing from St. Stephen AME Church: Sunday, August 8 (all day)After Service Learn More Church School - St. Stephen AME Church When: Sunday, August 8th at 9:15 a.m. Where: St. Stephen AME Church What: Event listing from St. Stephen AME Church: Sunday, August 8 at 9:15 AM Learn More Worship Service - St. Stephen AME Church When: Sunday, August 8th at 10:30 a.m. Where: St. Stephen AME Church What: Event listing from St. Stephen AME Church: Sunday, August 8 at 10:30 AM Learn More City Council meeting - City of Harper Woods When: Monday, August 9th at 12:00 a.m. Where: City of Harper Woods What: Event listing from City of Harper Woods: Monday, August 9 (all day) Learn More Craft-to-Go Olympics - Grosse Pointe Public Library When: Monday, August 9th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Grosse Pointe Public Library What: Event listing from Grosse Pointe Public Library: Monday, August 9 (all day) Drop by your home library to pick up a kit to have your own backyard Olympics! Available while supplies last. Learn More Bond/Facilities Committee Meeting - Redford Union Schools When: Monday, August 9th at 5:30 a.m. Where: Redford Union Schools What: Event listing from Redford Union Schools: Monday, August 9 from 5:30 AM to 6:30 PMPlease note that this is not a School Board Meeting. Learn More Transfer chats with the transfer student ambassadors When: Monday, August 9th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Monday, August 9 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMJoin the Transfer Student Success Center every Monday through the end of December 2021 for a discussion and Q & A. Chat with Transfer Ambassadors and staff to discuss tips and next ... Learn More Q&A Session: BSN Direct Admit for Freshmen Program When: Monday, August 9th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Monday, August 9 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMIn-person information meetings have been suspended.  We have pre-recorded our information sessions and will be hosting a Q&A for any questions you may have after viewing the video.... Learn More Praise in Motion - St. Stephen AME Church When: Monday, August 9th at 5:30 p.m. Where: St. Stephen AME Church What: Event listing from St. Stephen AME Church: Monday, August 9 at 5:30 PM Learn More Regular School Board Meeting - Redford Union Schools When: Monday, August 9th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Redford Union Schools What: Event listing from Redford Union Schools: Monday, August 9 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMThis meeting will be held In-Person only. Learn More DLAR Species Training - Mice - Wayne State University - Events When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Tuesday, August 10 at 5:00 AMThis training is provided to individuals as part of the regulatory compliance training. This session includes information on the training process with an introduction to working with mice in resea... Learn More Transfer Tuesdays: Pre-Transfer Advising at ATEC Extension Center When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Tuesday, August 10 from 5:00 AM to 11:00 AMThe Transfer Student Success Center at Wayne State University is providing in-person pre-transfer advising at the Advanced Technology Education Center (ATEC) to help ensure a smooth ... Learn More MS DSBA Fall 2021 Orientation - Wayne State University - Events When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Tuesday, August 10 from 5:00 AM to 6:00 AMCongratulations, admitted students! We are looking forward to you joining the Wayne State University community! Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 10, 2021 from 9:00 am - ... Learn More Having Candid Conversations - Wayne State University - Events When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AMOED and HR share how to apply concepts about influential and flexible leadership,and use a conversation framework to plan and practice for a conversation aboutreturn to campus. Prepar... Learn More Pre-Dental Check Up - Wayne State University - Events When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AMPre-dental check ups are intended to give students an overview of the academic and professional requirements for dental school. An overview of the timeline and requirements of the app... Learn More Q&A Session: BSN Second Career/Degree Program When: Tuesday, August 10th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Tuesday, August 10 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMIn-person information meetings have been suspended.  We have pre-recorded our information sessions and will be hosting a Q&A for any questions you may have after viewing the video... Learn More MetroArts Detroit - Wayne State University - Events When: Tuesday, August 10th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Wayne State University - Events What: Event listing from Wayne State University - Events: Tuesday, August 10 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMMetroArts Detroit includes nine shows produced with Wayne State student crew members at the 5057 Midtown studio, a cooperative venture among Wayne State University's College of Fine, ... Learn More Read, Rhyme & Play on Zoom - Grosse Pointe Public Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Grosse Pointe Public Library What: Event listing from Grosse Pointe Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMJoin us for this interactive story time for children under 5 and their adults!  There will be reading, rhyming, singing and more to help your little one learn, grow and have fun!    If... Learn More Food Distribution - Matrix Human Services - Youth Services When: Tuesday, August 10th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Matrix Human Services - Youth Services What: Event listing from Matrix Human Services - Youth Services: Tuesday, August 10 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMEvery other Tuesday, our food giveaway at The Matrix Center freely distributes food to our community in an effort to address a basic need – food security. If you or someone you... Learn More SAC Summer Series - Greenfield Union Elementary-Middle School When: Tuesday, August 10th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Greenfield Union Elementary-Middle School What: Event listing from Greenfield Union Elementary-Middle School: Tuesday, August 10 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PMSAC Summer Series Meetings:Mark your calendars.July 20th , 27thAugust 10th, 17th, 24thSeptember 7th, 17th, 28th. All meeting will be held at the Greenfield Union Campus Main... Learn More Imaginatron and Cookie Tongue Concert When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Spread Art @Detroit Contemporary What: Event listing from Spread Art @Detroit Contemporary: Tuesday, August 10 at 7:00 PM through Wednesday, August 11 at 12:00 AM Learn More Spirit & Truth - St. Stephen AME Church When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:30 p.m. Where: St. Stephen AME Church What: Event listing from St. Stephen AME Church: Tuesday, August 10 at 7:30 PM Learn More Trivia Night and Drawing - Caroline Kennedy Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Caroline Kennedy Library What: Event listing from Caroline Kennedy Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PMTo close the Summer Reading Program, Greg Turner will be giving out trivia questions where participants will be able to win Barnes and Noble gift certificates. Also, this will be the night ... Learn More Bible Study - St. Stephen AME Church When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: St. Stephen AME Church What: Event listing from St. Stephen AME Church: Wednesday, August 11 at 10:00 AM Learn More Outdoor storytime with Miss Rachel - Grosse Pointe Public Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Grosse Pointe Public Library What: Event listing from Grosse Pointe Public Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMJoin Miss Rachel and Mr. Bear for stories and songs in the courtyard at Woods. Weather permitting (no rain date). Learn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Detroit Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.