13 things to do in Detroit this weekend (Aug. 12-14)

DETROIT – Here are some things going on in Detroit and surrounding areas this weekend!

Friday, August 12:

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Detroit Improv Festival: We've got Paul F. Tompkins! We've got The 313! We've got Mama's Boy! We've got tons of great talent from around the globe - and it's all for you!

Detroit Beer & Wine Festival 2016: Detroit Beer & Wine Fest will take place at Detroit’s Grand Circus Park on Friday, August 12th. This exciting event will bring together dozens of breweries & wineries for your sampling pleasure beginning at 7:30pm (6:30pm for VIPs) and running until 11pm.

WATCH BELOW: Uniquely Detroit: Fermenta and Dine in the D: The Oakland

Windsor Buskerfest: We're a first-year festival being held in the artistic heart of Windsor, Ontario. The Walkerville District is known for its numerous specialty shops, fantastic restaurants, and the art scene that people flock to be a part of.

Ephraim Asili: Outdoor Film Screening: Ephraim Asili is an African-American artist, filmmaker, deejay, and radio host (WGXC 90.7 FM Hudson, New York) whose focus is the African diaspora as a cultural force. Inspired by his day-to-day wanderings, Asili creates art that situates itself as a series of meditations on everyday experience and media culture.

WATCH BELOW: Uniquely Detroit: Windsor Tunnel and Art X

Pierogi Festival: Delicious Polish Food, Bands, Dancing, Traditional Polish Dancers, the famous Olde School Resale Shoppe, Children's Activities and Games, Raffles, Unique Vendors, and more! Fun for the whole family. 

Tony Bennett at the Fox Theatre: Tony Bennett, the 18 time Grammy Award-winning musician whose music spans over six decades, at the Fox Theatre.

Saturday, August 13:

Tyree Guyton's Face-ology at Inner State Gallery: Opening August 13th at Inner State Gallery, Detroit’s Tyree Guyton will celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Heidelberg Project with his latest solo exhibition Face-ology a career spanning showcase, featuring new works by the founder and creative force of the city’s most iconic public art installation.

WATCH BELOW: Features on Heidelberg Project

OABI Detroit 2016: OABI, the acronym for "Once Around Belle Isle," is the ultimate test of stamina as paddleboards, kayaks, and surfskis race around the 7-mile natural and non buoyed Belle Isle course through the international waters of the Detroit River.

Pewabic Summer Sale: Join us for a special two day sale to save up to 50% on overrun, second, and imperfect handcrafted architectural tile and ceramic giftware.

Gary Grimshaw: The Master Artist's Studio Opening Reception: Opening Reception to Celebrate new two-year long exhibit at the Lincoln Park Historical Museum titled GARY GRIMSHAW: THE MASTER ARTIST'S STUDIO w/Melvin Davis, the Belle Isles, R. Wohlfeil, ML Liebler. Hero or Villian Food Van, a Grimshaw vendor village with ArtWear Detroit, beer and a live program with speakers and music.

WATCH BELOW: Uniquely Detroit features on Pewabic Pottery and Leni Sinclair

A Piano in Roosevelt Park: featuring pianist Ivan Moshchuk

Detroit Derby Girls: Season 11 Game 10: The first game, starting at 6 p.m. features the Motor City Disassembly Line vs. Ohio Roller Derby's Gang Green. MCDL is currently ranked #8 among B Teams.

Sunday, August 14:

Shed 5 Flea - Eastern Market: A vintage flea market featuring industrial, architectural salvage, makers, shopkeepers & pickers.

WATCH BELOW: Live in the D at Eastern Market


About the Author:

Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.