Looking to shake up your regular routine? Check out these ideas for what to do in Detroit this weekend, all clocking in at under $20 per person.
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Hip Hop Yoga Detroit
Presented by Yoganic Flow, this event combines the energy of hip hop music with the calming flow of yoga. Fans of Lauryn Hill and Cardi B. will want to be on hand for this event.
Hip Hop Yoga has continued to grow in popularity, with the March class selling out. Proceeds from the session will support Yoganic Flow's efforts to offer community yoga classes within the inner city.
When: Friday, April 5, 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: Spread Art, 5141 Rosa Parks Blvd.
Admission: $20 (General Admission)
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Detroit Had Slavery: The History of Detroit's Slaveowners and Their Legacy
Join Jamon Jordan, an educator and historian, as he presents information on the history of slavery in Detroit at this event presented by Black Scroll Network History and Tours.
Attendees will learn about the presence of slaves in Detroit during various periods in history and how the legacy of slave owners is still present in Detroit.
When: Saturday, April 6, 6:30-9 p.m.
Where: Nandi's Knowledge Cafe, 71 Oakman Blvd.
Admission: $2
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Salsa at the Garden
This event features live music by the Trabuco y Son orchestra and DJ Isaac playing Latin music originating from Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
Deliz Dance will be on-site offering free salsa dance lessons, and tequila tasting will be available in the Tequila Cabresto Lounge. Proper dancing attire is required: no jeans, shorts, t-shirts, hats, tennis shoes or flip flops.
When: Saturday, April 6, 8 p.m.- Sunday, April 7, 2 a.m.
Where: The Garden Theater, 3929 Woodward Ave.
Admission: $10 (Student); $15 (4-Pack Special); $20 (General Admission); $30 (VIP Seating)
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'I Got to Keep Moving' with Balance, Featuring Bill Harris & Gerald Cleaver
This multi-genre event combines the literary talents of Bill Harris and the musical accomplishments of Balance and Gerald Cleaver.
Harris will be reading selections from his new story collection "I Got to Keep Moving," accompanied by musical group Balance. The group is composed of Michael Malis on piano and Marcus Elliot on saxophone, and drummer Gerald Cleaver.
All of the artists have received local and national acclaim. Harris has received the Guggenheim Award and the Kresge Foundation Eminent Artist Award, with the Kresge Foundation describing him as "a compelling force in Detroit’s — and the nation’s — literary community for decades."
When: Sunday, April 7, 2-4 p.m.
Where: Detroit Public Library, 5201 Woodward Ave.
Admission: Free
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