For some, this weekend in Detroit could be somewhat of a religious experience, mainly if you’re a baseball fan or a Bad Bunny fan. For others, there is lots more to do surrounding the big events or otherwise, including art shows, dance nights, local vendor markets, and more. 

If you’re looking for even more to do every day of the week, see the Metro Times events calendar, which is free to use if you have something planned that you’d like to advertise to Metro Times readers.

BUDS: an Open Decks showcase When: Feb. 10 from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: Paramita Sound What: DJ sets Who: Sc-Fi Deluxx, Sometimes Sound, and “SHAUNIE” Why: Hear some new sounds spun by local DJs. Credit: Instagram, Paramita
Motor City Origins Tour When: April 5 from 5:30-7 p.m. Where: Ford Piquette Plant Museum (Detroit) What: A tour of Detroit Who: Tourists or people who want to know more about the city Why: The tour will explore how The Motor City got its start in the Milwaukee Junction neighborhood in the early 1900s. The event includes a complimentary happy half-hour, followed by a theater presentation on Detroit’s early automotive history. Guests can then enjoy the museum’s collection of rare antique vehicles made by Ford, Brush, Cadillac, Detroit Electric, Dodge, and others. Credit: Courtesy photo
Artist Pauly M. Everett in Conversation with Ted Hadfield When: April 5 from 6-7 p.m. Where: KickstART Gallery & Artisan Shop (Farmington) What: An art talk Who: Pauly M. Everett and gallery curator Ted Hadfield Why: Hear the featured artist discuss art, life in Flint, and more. Credit: Facebook, KickstART Gallery and Artisan Shop
Eleanor Oakes: love’s labor When: April 5 from 6-8 p.m. Where: College for Creative Studies, A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education (Detroit) What: A collaborative art exhibition Who: Over forty metro Detroit mothers Why: It’s a collaborative exhibition that creates a contemporary portrait of motherhood. The photographs on view are made by using each mother’s breastmilk as a light-sensitive agent in the salted paper process. Credit: Facebook, College for Creative Studies
Bloom Studio Inaugural Exhibition When: April 5 from 6-10 p.m. Where: Bloom Studio & Gallery (Ypsilanti) What: An inaugural exhibition, storefront opening, and fundraiser Who: Ypsi community members and shop owners Why: The new open studio and gallery space is hosting its first-ever event to welcome people to the storefront with art and raise money for future programming. Credit: Instagram, @ypsi.bloom.studio
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M1 Concourse – Cars & Coffee When: April 6 from 8-11 a.m. Where: M1 Concourse (Pontiac) What: A car show with coffee Who: Car enthusiasts Why: It’s the first cars and coffee of the 2024 season, showcasing classic and collector cars, plus introducing new visitors to the concourse. Credit: Courtesy photo
Detroit Zine Fest 2024 When: April 6 from 12-6 p.m. Where: The Jam Handy (Detroit) What: A festival of zine-makers Who: Nearly 80 zine-makers Why: The free event is a celebration of zine culture in Detroit and will have many zines for sale and places to make your own. Credit: Facebook, Jam Handy
Peninsular Printmaker Fair When: April 6 from 12-8 p.m. Where: Urbanrest Brewing Co. (Ferndale) What: A Michigan printmaker fair Who: Michigan printmakers Why: The inaugural event will bring together printmakers throughout the state for a market. Attendees will be able to purchase artist-made original prints, view demonstrations, enjoy Urbanrest’s beverages, and visit food trucks. Credit: Rational Gaze Photography
Arty Party When: April 6 from 4-8 p.m. Where: Ford Community and Performing Arts Center (Dearborn) What: An all-ages art festival Who: Local artists of all kinds Why: The festival is free, featuring music, performances, films, culinary arts, art demos, workshops, family crafts, a mini art market, and a pop-up exhibit. Credit: Facebook, Ford Community and Performing Arts Center
Radyo Ayoon: Boostan When: April 6 from 4-10 p.m. Where: Foxglove (Detroit) What: A pop-up market and music event for Palestine Who: Local DJs and vendors Why: Support local artists while supporting the people of Palestine. Plus, it’s a super cool venue with great energy. Credit: Dhwanil Panchal
Royal Oak Bourbon Fest When: April 6 from 5-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-11 p.m. Where: Royal Oak Farmers Market (Royal Oak) What: A bourbon festival Who: Local bourbon lovers Why: The fourth annual Royal Oak Bourbon Fest will run in two sessions, featuring 100+ whiskeys, a cocktail station, and a VIP section. While most of the drinks are bourbon, there will also be non-bourbon options including beer, wine, and other spirits. Plus, there will be food trucks, live music, vendors, and more. Credit: Facebook, Royal Oak Bourbon Fest
3rd Annual Great Gatsby Gala Fundraiser When: April 6 from 6-11 p.m. Where: Packard Proving Grounds (Shelby Township) What: A Gatsby-themed gala Who: Special guest MC Roop Raj Why: The night will feature a Gatsby-themed dinner, specialty cocktails, dancing, and more. Dress in period attire and enjoy the ambiance of the 1920s. Credit: Facebook, Packarrd Proving Grounds
Bad Bunny – Most Wanted Tour When: April 6 at 8 p.m. Where: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit) What: A concert Who: Bad Bunny Why: It’s a stop on the hit artist’s “Most Wanted Tour.” Credit: Shutterstock
Northern Lights Lounge 660 W. Baltimore St., Detroit On a less gross note, bathrooms can sometimes be great places to meet new people — such as the spacious women’s room at Northern Lights Lounge. “The friendships I’ve made and conversations I’ve had in that living room of a chill spot,​​” @0k.yams said on Instagram. Among others, one Redditor agreed, stating: “I’ll go directly to Northern Lights if I have to poop.” Credit: Dig Downtown Detroit, Flickr Creative Commons
Detroit International Festival of Animation When: April 6 from 8-10 p.m. Where: Senate Theater (Detroit) What: A mini film festival Who: Local filmmakers and film lovers Why: The event will feature a 99-minute mix of animated shorts showcasing a selection of works from local and international animators. Credit: Courtesy photo
El Afterparty When: April 6 from 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Where: The Marble Bar (Detroit) What: An afterparty following the Bad Bunny concert Who: Many local DJs and performers, presented by We Are Culture Creators Why: One stage will offer Latin house, reggaeton, and baile funk music, while a second stage will feature Afrobeats, R&B, hip-hop, and dance beats. Credit: Instagram, @jmoneyj12
Bookstock Used Book and Media Sale When: April 7 from 8:15 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Laurel Park Place (Livonia) What: A used book and media sale Who: Local book and media lovers Why: Bookstock has 400,000-plus used books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and vinyl for sale at affordable prices. All proceeds benefit literacy and education projects throughout metro Detroit. Credit: Facebook, Bookstock
All Things Detroit Day – 10th Anniversary Celebration When: April 7 from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Eastern Market (Detroit) What: A shop local event Who: Founded by Jennyfer Crawford-Williams Why: The event is a day-long shop-local experience and food truck rally of more than 200 local makers selling handcrafted art, food, and home goods. It draws thousands of visitors and spans three sheds of Detroit’s historic Eastern Market. Credit: Facebook, All Things Detroit
Community Hour: A Celebration of the Arts When: April 7 from 6-10 p.m. Where: Freya & Dragonfly (Detroit) What: A celebration of art, food, and connection Who: Local artists and chefs Why: The quarterly celebration opens up both adjacent spaces with one menu. The event is free and open to the public with à la carte food and drinks. $20 presale tickets include one plate and cocktail, and a $20 discount on the artwork. The current show “Synergy” will close on April 22. Credit: Instagram, @freyadetroit

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Layla McMurtrie is the digital editor of Detroit Metro Times. She's passionate about art, music, food, and Detroit's culture and community. Her work has been featured in the Detroit Free Press, Between...