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FREE & CHEAP: 10 things to do the week of June 12
These free and cheap events will keep you busy this week.
6/17 - The Detroit Riot Thrifting Pop-up Shop
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TUESDAY: Goin' Up Comedy Night
Enjoy music, dancing, food, drinks and laughs at the CleverVizion Goin Up Comedy Show. Cover is $10 before 9:30 p.m.
8 p.m. on June 13
Marble Bar
1501 Holden St., Detroit
facebook.com/goinupcomedyshow
WEDNESDAY: The Wailers
Bob Marley's former bandmates take the stage to sound off some reggae tunes. Tickets are $20.
8:30 p.m. on June 14
Saint Andrew's Hall
431 E. Congress St., Detroit
saintandrewsdetroit.com
THURSDAY: After Dark: Summer Solstice
Celebrate the beginning of summer and the longest day of the year at this groovy event. Make a flower crown, bring a white article of clothing to tie die and sip on a Tequila sunrise. Tickets are $15.
6-9 p.m. on June 15
Michigan Science Center
5020 John R St., Detroit
bit.ly/afterDarkSummerSolstice
FRIDAY: The Prince and Michael Experience
Experience music from the iconic pair spun by DJ Dave Paul. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door.
8 p.m.-2 a.m. on June 15
El Club
4114 Vernor Hwy., Detroit
bit.ly/pvsmj
FRIDAY: The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers presents Father! Father!
This live storytelling event includes true tales from real people. Tickets are $20.
8 p.m. on June 16
The Wright Museum
1315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit
twistedstorytellers.org
FRIDAY: No Passport Required
Meet Detroiters from around the world and hear about their journeys. This week featuring guests from the Caribbean.
5-7 p.m. on June 16
The Urban Consulate
4735 Cass Ave., Detroit
urbanconsulate.com
SATURDAY: Southfield Spirit Festival
The annual Southfield Spirit Festival family festival and running event has a 5K walk/run, a music stage, yoga, a beer tent and more. Admission starts at $10.
5-11 p.m. on June 17
Southfield Civic Center
26000 Evergreen Rd., Detroit
cityofsouthfield.com
SATURDAY: Detroit Comix Party
The Detroit Comix Party is an independent comic book expo celebrating talented under the radar artists. This event is free to attend.
Noon-8 p.m. on June 17
Leland Hotel
400 Bagley Ave., Detroit
comixparty.com
SATURDAY: The Detroit Riot Juneteenth thrift store pop-up
Get your thrift on at The Detroit Riot's Juneteenth themed pop-up shop.
1-5 p.m. on June 17
Grand River Workplace
19120 Grand River Ave., Detroit
thedetriot.com
SUNDAY: Yellowman staged reading
Witness the staged reading of a story of memory and trauma that examines navigating love, intra-racial discrimination, cyclical abuse, class and racism in a small southern town. This production is part of more than 40 theaters, organizations and institutions taking part in the "One Play One Day" initiative promoting Black theater.
3 p.m. on June 18
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit
thewright.org
