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FREE & CHEAP Things to Do This Week
These events are $20 or less - most are free - and sure to keep you busy all week.
African World Festival - Aug. 17
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15 WEDNESDAY: Wild Summer Nights Concerts
Enjoy a variety of live music performances on the main picnic grove.
Free (with zoo admission)
6:30 p.m.
Detroit Zoo
8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
15 WEDNESDAY: Moonlight Yoga
In a unique twist on traditional yoga, attendees are provided glow necklaces, bracelets and 16-inch glow batons to incorporate into various poses led by local instructor Michelle Moten of Detroit's Urban Solace. Preregistration required.
$5
8:30 p.m.
West Riverfront Park
1801 W. Jefferson Ave., Detroit
16 THURSDAY: Alex Schrock Trio
The modern jazz outfit led by the guitarist and composer performs.
$10
8 p.m.
Cliff Bell's
2030 Park Ave., Detroit
17 FRIDAY: 36th Annual African World Festival
Explore the Wright, inside and out, while celebrating African culture through poetry, art, traditional drumming and dance.
Free
11 a.m.-11 p.m. today-Aug. 19
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit
17 FRIDAY: Sunset Sessions
This post-work party features lawn games, house music, food and drinks for purchase, and more.
Free
4-10 p.m.
Beacon Park
1901 Grand River Ave., Detroit
17 FRIDAY: Tee Grizzley
The Detroit rapper performs with Tay Blood, Big 36oz and others.
$20
6 p.m.
Saint Andrew's Hall
431 E. Congress St., Detroit
18 SATURDAY: The Woodward Dream Cruise
The annual event is back with classic cars, live music, games, a "Cruise in Shoes" 5k run/walk and more.
Free
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Township, Ferndale, Pontiac and Royal Oak
18 SATURDAY: Canoeing
Enjoy a peaceful paddle through the marsh while experiencing a unique opportunity to view birds, turtles, fish and other wildlife.
$2/adult, $6/child
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Crosswinds Marsh
27600 Haggerty Road, New Boston
18 SATURDAY: Classic Hip-Hop Night
DJ Dave Paul rocks the house with hip-hop tracks from 1979 to 1999.
$10-$15
8 p.m.
El Club
4114 W. Vernor Highway, Detroit
