Things to do in Metro Detroit: April 25-27
🍵 Calling all matcha-loving creators! La Ventana Cafe is hosting a mixer for content creators, photographers, entrepreneurs and others, themed around matcha.
Sunday, 12-3pm. $10.
💵 Join a financial empowerment event at the Detroit Hispanic Development Corp. in Corktown. Learn about finances and entrepreneurship, shop small businesses and chat with nonprofits.
Saturday, 1-4pm. Free!
🐦 Seeking the know-how to become a birding aficionado like Cordelia Cupp? Now's your chance. Join guided instructional walks with the Detroit Bird Alliance, starting this weekend.
Saturday, 8:30-11am, plus subsequent Saturdays through May 31. $66.
🎶 Dance through sets of rising local DJs mixing R&B, hip-hop, dance music and more with HousePartyDetroit at Spot Lite.
Friday, 9pm-2am. $10-$20.
🌎 Didn't get a chance to celebrate Earth Day this week? Join a climate rally in downtown Royal Oak, followed by an eco-friendly fair at the Royal Oak Farmers Market.
Saturday, 3-7pm. Free to enter.
👚 Change out old for new (new to you, at least) at the ReVamp Clothing Swap Festival at the Jam Handy. Bring old clothing, shoes and accessories and get clothing. Plus, there's also a plant seed swap and a fashion show.
Saturday, 12-5pm. $25 to participate.
🍸 Find some respite at Miss Eva's speakeasy nights, featuring spoken word icon Ursula Rucker and hosted by Detroit poet laureate jessica Care moore.
Saturday, with doors opening at 7pm and show at 9pm. $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
🦖 The only thing better than dinosaurs is dinosaurs with music. Check out a local parody production, " Jurassic Park: The Musical," starting this weekend.
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