There's a little something for everyone coming up on the events calendar this week. From a free yoga class to an ambient dubstep show, here are a few top options to help you get out and about in the days ahead.
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GM RenCen Rooftop Yoga
The Renaissance Center is hosting a free rooftop yoga class on Wednesday, atop the Beaubien Place Garage. Limited yoga mats are available, or you can bring your own. There are no changing spaces on the rooftop, so participants should also change into workout clothes before attending.
When: Wednesday, October 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Beaubien Place Garage, 521 Atwater St.
Admission: Free
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Live & Lyrical: Songwriting Showcase
The Detroit Institute of Music Education (DIME) is hosting a free performance by its students and faculty showcasing their all-original music and lyrics. Special guests will include songwriting instructor Audra Kubat and Artist in Residence Thornetta Davis.
When: Friday, October 19, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Detroit Institute of Music Education, 1265 Griswold St.
Admission: Free
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4th annual Battle for Bunyan Bar Crawl
The night before the University of Michigan vs. Michigan State football game, both teams collaborate on a bar crawl benefiting the Autism Alliance of Michigan.
Tickets include a long-sleeve or short-sleeve T-shirt indicating support for one team or the other and the ability to skip lines into the designated bars.
When: Friday, October 19, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Where:
Admission: Free (Donation); $30 (more ticket options available)
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Paul Demick Marimba Concert
Marimba specialist Paul Demick will perform at the main branch of the Detroit Public Library on Saturday afternoon. In addition to playing classical pieces on the marimba, he will share interesting facts about the instrument, the composers and their compositions.
When: Saturday, October 20, 1-2 p.m.
Where: Detroit Public Library, Fine Arts Room, 5201 Woodward Ave.
Admission: Free
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Ott and the Last Night In Sweden Tour
British ambient dubstep musician and producer Ott will headline performances by Spaceship Earth, Nick Holden and Kaya, among others, on the Last Night In Sweden Tour at Leland City Club.
Ott has been an engineer and producer for Brian Eno, The Orb and others, but is best known for the early 2000s psychedelic dub albums Blumenkraft and Hallucinogen In Dub.
When: Sunday, October 21, 8 p.m.- Monday, October 22, 2 a.m.
Where: Leland City Club, 400 Bagley St.
Admission: $15
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