From a fall beer festival to an afternoon of games and music, 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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10th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival
This weekend, sip and sample from a variety of craft beers at one of the largest all-Michigan beer tastings in the state at Eastern Market. Tickets to the Michigan Brewers Guild's 10th annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival include 15 tasting tokens. These tokens can be exchanged for 3-ounce samples of over 800 locally crafted beers from more than 110 Michigan breweries.
Local musicians will perform onstage and a selection of food from Detroit-area brewpubs and restaurants will be available for attendees to purchase.
When: Friday, Oct. 26, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 1-6 p.m.
Where: Eastern Market
Admission: $40 Friday; $45 Saturday; $5 designated driver.
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End the Violence: She is Someone’s Daughter
Help bring awareness and support the stand against domestic violence at the End the Violence: She is Someone’s Daughter event, this Friday. Guests are asked to bring new purses that have beauty and hygiene items for the holiday purse project, old cellphones and small electronics that will be recycled or sold to help benefit the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
The speakers at the event include Wayne County Chief Circuit Judge Robert J. Colombo Jr. and Judge Daniel Palmer. There will also be a spoken word performance by Anita Caprice.
When: Friday, Oct. 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Detroit Association of Women's Clubs, 5461 Brush St.
Admission: $20 (sponsor/donor)
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Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired
Join Dr. Kristopher Chrishon in his discussion on mental health in the black community. Live music, wine, cheese and hors d’oeuvres will be provided at this event.
When: Friday, Oct. 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Nutrition & Culinary Education Center, 3670 Woodward Ave., Suite 103-B
Admission: Free
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Jeans & Glitz: Denim and Diamonds in the Daytime
Enjoy an afternoon of games and a silent auction at the Jeans & Glitz: Denim and Diamonds in the Daytime event. Food for purchase and a cash bar will be available. DJ Unkle Eli will also be spinning tunes at the event.
When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 3-8 p.m.
Where: The Corner Ballpark, 1680 Michigan Ave.
Admission: $20
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