LoginMetro Events Guide: Find your flock, dance on deck and more this weekend in metro Detroit
Affordable festivities going on this weekend include Motor City Pride, the first ever Pheasant Flock Party, WDET’s Decks on Deck and more.
Upcoming events (June 4-11)
Pewabic Pottery’s House and Garden Show
10125 E Jefferson Ave
June 5-7
Starts at $19
Enter the big tent in front to stroll through the works of over 50 independent ceramic artists, including pieces made in the Pewabic studio. Inside you can see the studio itself and look through time with an archival collection and museum exhibition on the second floor. There will be food trucks, refreshments and live music available on Saturday and Sunday. This 35th Annual House & Garden Show goes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Tipping Point Theatre presents ‘The Revolutionists’
Tipping Point Theatre
June 3-28
$25 for June 3-5, $40-47 for all other performances
The Tipping Point Theatre in Northville presents its last production of the season, “The Revolutionists”. The show, written by Lauren Gunderson, is described as a wild comedy that follows four women in France (playwright, assassin, former queen, and spy) during the French Revolution. In the midst of chaos, they try to duck the guillotine and move society towards equality. This show is intended for mature audiences and runs for about two hours.
Pheasant Flock Party
Brewery Faisan
June 6
Free
Brewery Faisan is dedicated to the iconic Detroit Pheasant. The agenda is jam-packed with avian activities like a bird costume pageant, a crow-off, art workshops and carnival games. There will also be tabling by local organizations and a “bird bazaar” of birding supplies and nature-themed art. Birds of a feather flock together from noon to 6 p.m.
Eid Family Party
Arab American National Museum
June 6
Free
Celebrate Eid Al-Adha and the summer opening of Al-Hadiqa: The Mymonie Elhage Jabara Heritage Garden with the Arab American National Museum. Scavenger hunt through the exhibits, listen to a story time in English and Arabic, make crafts and enjoy the garden. There will also be a special artisan market of handmade goods on site.
Motor City Pride
Hart Plaza
June 6-7
$5.99
Join Detroit’s LGBTQ+ community for a weekend of loud and proud celebration, with a festival on Saturday and the parade on Sunday at noon. Look for entertainment among four stages showcasing vibrant performances, from R&B to spoken word to drag. Local artisans and community groups will be in attendance as well.
VegFest
Eastern Market
June 7
Free
Presenting the perfect opportunity to delve into plant based foods and up your culinary skills… Come to VegFest in the Eastern Market! Walk through Sheds 5 and 6 anytime from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be cooking demonstrations, health and sustainability education, shopping, and plenty of food to try!
Decks on Deck: Yacht Rock Edition
Detroit Princess Riverboat
June 7
$65 + fees
WDET invites you to a special edition of Decks on Deck, DJ’d by Chris Campbell, host of The Progressive Underground, and Rob Reinhart, host of Essential Music and Acoustic Cafe. This floating dance party includes light bites, a cash bar and plenty of lively music for the perfect night out on the Detroit River. Capacity is limited and tickets are running low, so buy don’t wait! Boarding starts at 6 p.m. with the cruise setting off at 7 p.m. and returning at 10 p.m.
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