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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
Cupcakes and Coding - April 21
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16 MONDAY: I Am Evidence Viewing
Ericka Murria, rape survivor and director of Supreme Transitions, hosts a viewing of this film produced by Mariska Hargitay, which tells the stories of four survivors whose rape kits went untested for years.
Free
7 p.m.
The Carr Center Gallery
311 E. Grand River Ave., Detroit
313-899-8155
17 TUESDAY: Alexis Lombre Performs
This young jazz pianist discovered early that the true essence of music is not just about what you hear but how it makes you feel.
Free
8 p.m.
Cliff Bell's
2030 Park Ave., Detroit
18 WEDNESDAY: City of Champions Day Celebration
Celebrate and view artifacts that commemorate the accomplishments of Detroit's amazing athletes and teams during the 1935-36 seasons, and also celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1968 Detroit Tigers winning the World Series.
Free
6-8:30 p.m.
Detroit Historical Museum
5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit
19 THURSDAY: DPS Community District Dad's Day in Pre-K Conference and Workshop
This second annual event is a fatherhood conference and workshop designed to provide supportive information and resources to male participants using speakers, networking and educational materials.
Free
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Northwest Activities Center
18100 Meyers Road, Detroit
20 FRIDAY: Parkade
Open to the public and FIRST Championship robotics competitors, this pop-up arcade will feature more than 20 classic games, each reinvented using 2018 technology. Every day through April 29.
Free
10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Beacon Park
1901 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit
20 FRIDAY: The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers Presents Betrayal and Trust
The award-winning troop presents another live storytelling event, featuring real people and true stories, plus musical and dance guests.
$20
8 p.m.
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit
21 SATURDAY: Coding And Cupcakes
This program will introduce children ages 4-5 to innovative programming concepts and technical problem solving.
Free
12:30-2 p.m.
New Paradigm Loving Academy
1000 Lynn St., Detroit
313-252-3028
21 SATURDAY: A Principal's Tale Book Signing
Shelley Mcintosh, who holds a doctorate in education, signs copies of her new book, in which she takes readers to the office of the principal and shares her educational background.
Free
2 p.m.
Northwest Activities Center
18100 Meyers Road, Detroit
843-507-8373
21 SATURDAY: Michigan State University Science Festival Night at the Museum
Enjoy a tour of Inspiring Minds: African Americans in Science and Technology and partake in hands-on science activities throughout the evening, including a rap show
Free
2 p.m.
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit
22 SUNDAY: Kayak Stage Play
Alone in a kayak on a vast stretch of water, Annie Iverson recounts the strange chain of events that got her there.
$17-plus
3 p.m.
Matrix Theatre Company
2730 Bagley St., Detroit
