From a natural hair event to a film festival, 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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Naturally FLYY Detroit presents: We Rock Dope Hair!
From the event description:
FOR 9 YEARS RUNNING... Naturally FLYY Detroit presens: WE ROCK DOPE HAIR: A Natural Hair Experience. Naturally FLYY Detroit's has been the Largest gathering ofBlack Women, Natural Hair & Style! 1pm: Doors Open >> What to look forward too:Product and Accessory Swap Table Headwrap SessionLive Big Chops/ Demo’s and Tutorials Pop-up Beauty Salon Natural Hair Panels offering styling tips, hair care & moreDJ Give-A-ways/Door Prizes and Raffles Open Air Handmade Artist Market Food (vegan and veggie friendly) And so much more!$12.00 in advance $15.00 at the Door Youth 13-17 $5.00Kids 12 and below FreeFor more information on sponsorship, or to be an exhibitor please email [email protected] Love,Etta n Jenn xoxoand our Naturally FLYY Detroit Team
When: Saturday, June 1, 1-8 p.m.
Where: The Artist Village Detroit, 17340 Lahser Road
Admission: $12
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Detroit Can Film Festival
From the event description:
Join us for the first annual festival event. Detroit Can Film Festival (DCFF) celebrates the ability to effectively tell a concise story. The aim is to constantly meet the desire and demand of the American public’s evolving means of understanding and consuming narratives. Students who live and/or attend school from Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park ages 14-18 were eligible; they submitted 10 second films on this year's theme, "The Water in My life". At our inaugural event, we'll screen the student films along with some great student-produced pieces from the Y Media Works program at Y Arts Detroit.
When: Saturday, June 1, 2-4 p.m.
Where: Boll Family YMCA, 1401 Broadway St., Marlene Boll Theatre
Admission: $5
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Scripps Park Community Festival
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The Woodbridge Neighborhood Development Corporation, Woodbridge Citizens' Council and the Douglass Branch Library are organizing our second annual Scripps Park Community Festival. A full day of fun in the park featuring live bands, food, children’s activities (bounce house, face painting, arts/crafts), community information tables and health screenings, book drive for the library and much more. This event is free and open to the public.
When: Saturday, June 1, 2-10 p.m.
Where: Scripps Park, 3660 Trumbull St.
Admission: Free
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Island Vibez
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The Gap Experience & Effen presents Island Vibez every Saturday. There will be food, drink specials, dancehall, Afrobeats and reggae music. DJ Zappy will provide hip hop music.
When: Saturday, June 1, 4-9 p.m.
Where: Exodos Rooftop, 529 Monroe Ave.
Admission: Free (RSVP for Free Admission until 6pm)
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OURS Film Festival Presented by- As Detroit's Own
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The 2019 OURS Film Festival presented by As Detroits Own puts emphasis on the word festival. The interior of the beautiful Senate theatre will be transformed to host an art exhibit featuring some of the most talented Michigan artists. The exterior will also see transformation in the form of a halfpipe with high flying skateboarders, BMX riders, and even scooters. (Still Pending Approval) . Attendees can explore the inside of this beautiful theatre before the premiere event, “The Short Film Festival”. We will be screening films submitted by filmmakers, Youtubers, and content creators alike. The short films will be curated from winning submissions with one of them receiving a $500 grand prize.
When: Saturday, June 1, 5 p.m.-Sunday, June 2, midnight
Where: Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave.
Admission: Free
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