by Kelly Gleason With the 4th of July holiday in the middle of the week it’s time to find some great things to do in Detroit when the backyard barbeques are over. Here’s LittleGuide Detroit’s suggests for family-friendly fun. Thursday, July 5: Get into the rhythm at Eliza Howell Park’s African Drum and Dance in […]
The Youth Community Agency, along with Detroit business owners and volunteers, will give back on the Fourth of July holiday to less fortunate families in the Cass Corridor community with a free lunch. The fourth annual “Hot Dogs for HOPE Hot Dog Giveaway” will take place on Wednesday, July 4 beginning at 11 a.m. at the […]
An exclusive screening of Detroit: Comeback City narrated by J.K. Simmons and from the History Channel and executive producer Big Sean is tomorrow, Friday June 29 at 3 p.m. at The Garden Theater, 3929 Woodward Ave, Detroit. Seating is limited so please make sure to RSVP by clicking here.
by Carrie Budzinski Here is LittleGuide Detroit’s guide to everything from FREE things to do in Detroit this weekend. Thursday, June 28: Get into the Rhythm at Eliza Howell Park’s African Drum and Dance in the Park. Friday, June 29: Grab a camping chair or spread your blanket on the lawn and enjoy Bolt @ […]
Setting sail can help set local students up for the future. At 5:30 p.m. July 11 a cruise on the Diamond Belle will double as a fundraiser to support seniors at nearby Martin Luther King High School. “Sailing for Scholarships,” a two-hour tour of the river hosted by Rivertown Detroit, will generate money to help […]
Belle Isle will be packed with more than swimmers, joggers, bike riders, picnickers and hikers when nearly 40,000 students, 1,600 volunteers and 360 community partners head to the island for Metro Detroit Youth Day. The 36th annual youth-centric event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 11 on Belle Isle’s athletic […]
There is a lot happening in Detroit’s neighborhoods, much of which many don’t get to see. The City of Detroit and ARISE Detroit! are working together to fix that. They are partnering for a free one-day Neighborhood Film Festival, spotlighting people and organizations working to improve the city’s neighborhoods. The festival will feature three short […]
by Carrie Budzinski There are always fun family-friendly things to do in Detroit on the weekend from River Days to getting ready for the fireworks on Monday, June 25. Here are suggestions from LittleGuide Detroit. Friday, June 22 & Sunday, June 24: Get ready to have fun on land and water this weekend at GM […]
Fight night is back in Detroit and you can thank Thomas ‘Hitman’ Hearns, Hall of Fame boxing legend, and Jackie Kallen, known as the first lady of boxing. In conjunction with Ten Count Promotions, they will present the first Boxing in the D series on Saturday, June 23 at the Atheneum Suite Hotel, 100 Brush […]
Palmer Woods Music in Homes moves to the gardens (with a tour of home) for a special Father’s Day Weekend JazzFest. Here’s the schedule: Friday, June 15 with Planet D Nonet Salute to Billy Strayhorn (one of the most significant composers of the 20th century widely known for his work for Duke Ellington) and Saturday, […]