This weekend is a time to celebrate women and have some fun. If you want to make new friends, these community events are great, whether your passion is dancing, art, comedy, self-care, or something else. Detroit has got you covered. 

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.

Detroit Day of Fashion When: March 8 from 6-11 p.m. Where: Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation What: A fashion show Who: Detroit designers and performers Why: To showcase Detroit’s fashion scene. Credit: Instagram, @fantazmamarketandcafe
Women and Gender Oppressed People of the World Rise UP! When: March 8 at 3:30 p.m. Where: Clark Park What: A march and rally for International Working Women’s Day Who: Local women Why: Community members in Detroit will be reclaiming March 8th as “a day to inspire, mobilize, and affirm struggles as working class third world women and gender oppressed peoples.” The event will also demonstrate how the liberation of Palestine is directly connected to movements in Detroit, and to the liberation of all oppressed people across the world. Credit: Viola Klocko
International Women’s Day Shopping Experience When: March 8 from 5-9 p.m. Where: The Norwood What: An evening celebrating women-owned businesses Who: Local Detroit bosses Why: There will be a wide range of products and services offered by Detroit women entrepreneurs and businesses. Plus, all guests will receive professional headshots and all ticket proceeds will go toward a small business grant for one vendor featured at the shopping experience. Tickets are just $5 on Eventbrite. Credit: Randiah Camille Green
SW Sendoff When: March 8 from 8 p.m.-midnight Where: Motor City Street Dance Academy What: Live music Who: Camilla Cantu, Racquel Soledad, and other local performers Why: The evening is a celebration of local music to send Camilla Cantu and Racquel Soledad off before performing at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas. Credit: YorgDetroit
The pre-pARTy (Fundraiser for the pARTy) When: March 8 at 7 p.m. Where: Tangent Gallery What: A fundraiser and art party Who: Local artists and art lovers, curated by @theparty.events and @thegallerysociety Why: This party is a fundraiser for the upcoming pARTy. At the event, Tangent Gallery will introduce its nonprofit partner Art In Session, educating the community on initiatives including a community art gallery, workshop space, and educational-based grants. There will be music, performances, live artists, vendors, art auctions, and more. Credit: Mike Pfeiffer
Preparing for Ramadan: A Night to Remember When: March 8 at 7 p.m. Where: The Eastern Detroit What: A night of performances Who: Detroit Muslim twin duo Ain’t Afraid and other performers Why: To kick off Ramadan with some fun and music. Credit: Kahn Santori Davison
Fiesta Night When: March 8 at 7 p.m. Where: The Pike Room, Pontiac What: A night of Latin music Who: DJs and dancers Why: The venue will be playing hits from Bad Bunny, Karol G, J Balvin, Rauw Alejandro, and more. Credit: Shutterstock
Bassem Youssef: The Middle Beast Tour When: March 8 & 9 Where: The Fillmore What: A comedy show Who: Bassem Youssef Why: The Egyptian-American comedian is known for his searing commentary on the Middle East, and was named one of the “100 most influential people in the world” by Time magazine in 2013. Credit: Ticketmaster
Detroit Youth Poetry Con When: March 9 from 9:30 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. Where: Wayne State University Student Center What: A day-long workshop series Who: Detroit youth and professional writers Why: Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer is one of this year’s featured writers alongside best-selling author Ross Gay. The two will host creative writing workshops and community building activities for teens ages 13-19. Credit: Courtesy photos
4th Annual International Women’s Day Brunch + Forum When: March 9 from noon-5:30 p.m. Where: Garage Cultural What: Workshops and performances honoring women Who: Local women Why: To celebrate the hardworking women in Detroit. Credit: Facebook, Garage Cultural
Music of Our Lives: A Musical Journey Celebrating Black History Month Feb. 19 from 7-10 p.m.; Aretha’s Jazz Cafe; eventbrite.com Unlimited Sky Productions is hosting this musical event exploring the diversity of Black music, from the roots of Africa to the modern day. Performances will feature sounds from Africa, Blues, the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement, Motown, hip-hop, and more. Special guests will include Sky Covington, Faye Bradford, and One Single Rose, among others. Credit: Facebook, The Satin Doll Revue
Stripped: Brandon Altman Solo Exhibition Closing Reception When: March 9 from 12-5 p.m. Where: Playground Detroit What: A closing art reception Who: Brandon Altman Why: To celebrate the end of the local artist’s solo exhibition and see it if you haven’t gotten the chance. Credit: Courtesy photo
The Congregation 9321 Rosa Parks Blvd., Detroit; 313-307-5518; thecongregationdetroit.com The Congregation is a cafe built in a former church with a killer deck. Credit: Google Maps
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Clothing Swap & Mending Party When: Jan. 13 from 1-4 p.m. Where: Bloodroot Herb Shop, Ypsilanti What: A clothing swap Who: You and your clothes Why: It’s a chance to update your wardrobe and get rid of some clothes for a new year refresh. Also, if you have clothes that need fixing, bring supplies and do it next to a neighbor. Credit: Courtesy photo
66th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade When: March 10 from 1-4 p.m. Where: Corktown What: A St. Patrick’s Day parade Who: Local dignitaries, marching bands, and families Why: A tradition since 1958, the event typically draws between 80,000-100,000 people to celebrate the Irish heritage of Corktown, which was named after Ireland’s County Cork and is Detroit’s oldest neighborhood. It’s one of the biggest Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations in the U.S. Credit: Michelle Gerard / Stock Detroit
90s Drag Brunch & Bingo When: March 1 from 7 p.m.-midnight Where: Detroit Shipping Company What: A drag brunch Who: Six local drag queens Why: Enjoy drag bingo and ’90s vibes while eating a great brunch. Plus, proceeds benefit the Ruth Ellis Center. Credit: Facebook, Detroit Shipping Company
An Evening with Priscilla Presley When: March 10 at 5:30 p.m. Where: The Music Hall What: A public interview Who: Priscilla Presley Why: Fox 2 Detroit’s Jay Towers will interview Priscilla Presley about her life in an intimate, multi-media interview format where she will share stories and answer questions. Credit: Courtesy photo
The Lesbian Social When: March 10 at 6 p.m. Where: The Godfrey Hotel What: A social event with music Who: Local queer women Why: Mingle with other women in Detroit and vibe to some good music. Credit: Joe Maroon
Bill Burr Live When: March 10 at 7 p.m. Where: Little Caesars Arena What: A comedy show Who: Bill Burr Why: End your weekend with a laugh. Credit: Ticketmaster

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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...