5 ways to make the most of your week in Detroit

There's a little something for everyone coming up on the events calendar this week. From a beer dinner to a poetry night, here's a rundown of options to help you get off the couch and out into the world.

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Roak Brewing Beer Dinner

From the event description:

Join us for the next installment of our monthly beer dinner with our friends from ROAK Brewing! Come taste this one-time-only menu featuring five beers across four courses, made possible by our talented chefs. Tickets are only $30 — get one while they last! 

When: Tuesday, Aug. 20, 7-9 p.m.
Where: HopCat, 4265 Woodward Ave.
Admission: $31.80
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Poetry Night

From the event description:

Poetry Night at Hubbard Branch.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Hubbard | Detroit Public Library, 12929 W. McNichols Road
Admission: Free
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Detroit Innovation and Inspiration Bus Tour

From the event description:

Join AFF on the Detroit Innovation and Inspiration Bus Tour with the Detroit Experience Factory.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Detroit Experience Factory, 440 Burroughs St., #332
Admission: Free
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Dare to Be Yourself Launch Party

From the event description:

The time has come for us to come together to celebrate the launch and birth of Dare to Be Yourself, which is a lifestyle and motivational movement. Dare to be yourself was created at time in my life when I didn't know who I was or where my life was headed. I was scared to be my authentic self. Fast-forward to today. We live in a world where we have become scared to be our true authentic selves.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 7-9:15 p.m.
Where: Delmar Detroit, 501 Monroe St.
Admission: Free
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Community Street Festival : Back to School Pep Rally for Health & Wellness

From the event description:

This is a "Back 2 School Pep Rally" and "Community Street Festival" to send students back to school feeling motivated and energized for a safe and sober school year! The pep rally will include prevention messaging for: underage drinking, marijuana, vaping, opioids, suicide and mental health. With live demonstrations performed in an interactive and engaging way! 

When: Thursday, Aug. 22, 12-4 p.m.
Where: NCADD, 2400 E. McNichols Road
Admission: Free
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