Looking to mix things up this week? From a discussion on documentary filmmaking to a two-day conference on digital security, here are some solid options to help you get off the couch and out into the world.
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Detroit Public Library Choir 10th Annual Spring Concert
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The Detroit Public Library is hosting the 10th annual spring concert for the Detroit Public Library Choir. The choir will be singing some Motown classic songs, spirituals and uplifting songs, plus will have several guest choirs and other talented special guests.
When: Tuesday, May 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Detroit Public Library, 5201 Woodward Ave., CSJ Friend's Auditorium
Admission: Free
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Sacred Heart Tattoos is Celebrating Two Years in Business
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Sacred Heart Tattoos is celebrating its two-year anniversary on Wednesday by offering small tattoos and piercings for $15, medium tattoos for $30 and complimentary barbecue food and drinks.
When: Wednesday, May 15, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 19710 W 7 Mile Rd
Admission: Free
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Following the Story: Making Art About Place
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Presented by Creative Many, this discussion will focus on documentary filmmaking and other forms of time-based media with Detroit-based documentary filmmakers and multimedia artists Nicole Macdonald and Orlando Ford. In the session, we consider how to portray multiple stories and voices from one region, in narrative form. Podcaster Zak Rosen will also help lead the discussion on the challenges of creating a world and story arc through sound.
When: Wednesday, May 15, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Room 125 State Hall, Wayne State University, 5143 Cass Ave., Detroit, MI 48202
Admission: $7
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MONO Headlining at El Club
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El Club is hosting Japanese instrumental rock band MONO on Wednesday. The group has released nine studio albums since forming in Tokyo in 1999, according to MONO's official website. Emma Ruth Rundle is the opening act.
When: Wednesday, May 15, 7-11 p.m.
Where: El Club, 4114 Vernor Highway
Admission: $15
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Converge Conference to Focus on Information Security
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Information security is more than just security; it is the people that solve problems. Professionals from all backgrounds incorporate security and solve some of the toughest problems faced in the enterprise such as governance, cloud security, software defined networking concerns, threat hunting and modeling, orchestration and malware detection and analysis. Converge, which is Thursday and Friday at Cobo Hall, is the conference to bring these professionals together to share experiences, solutions and skills.
When: Thursday, May 16, 8 a.m.-Friday, May 17, 6 p.m.
Where: Cobo Hall, 1 Washington Blvd.
Admission: $150
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