From learning to line dance and exploring Black artists at the DIA, to Monster Trucks and a Paczi Party, here are some fun things to do in Metro Detroit this weekend!
By SEEN Contributors
Learn to Line Dance at Coyote Joe’s – Friday, Feb. 25
Getty Images/iStockphoto Get your boot-scootin’ boogie on at Coyote Joe’s for free line dance lessons hosted by blogger Alyssa of Things to do Metro Detroit. There is a $5 cover charge at the door and $2 off drinks from 8 – 10 pm.
Coyote Joe’s
49440 Ryan Rd, Shelby Township
(586) 254-4666
coyotejoes.com
Dua Lipa at Little Caesars Arena – Friday, Feb. 25
In March 2020, Dua Lipa released her hit second album, Future Nostalgia. Almost two years later, the British singer-songwriter is kicking off a North American tour that will bring her Grammy-winning tunes to the stage. Ticketmaster.com
Royal Oak Whiskey Fest at the Royal Oak Farmers Market – Saturday, Feb. 26
Getty Images/iStockphoto 6 pm – 10 pm
Sample the best whiskies and rye’s from around the world while enjoying live music. Tickets are $65 and include early entrance at 6 pm, an exclusive cocktail tasting, 15 whiskey samples, a commemorative glass and photo, plus live music entertainment. This event is expected to sell out so get your tickets here!
royaloakwhiskeyfest.com
Pączki Party at Detroit City Distillery – Saturday, Feb. 26
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Head to Hamtramck this weekend for the Detroit City Distillery indoor / outdoor Pączki Party! In addition to serving their infamous Pączki Day Vodka, they will have food from Srodek’s and pierogi from Pietrzyk Pierogi in Eastern Market, live Polka party music! For more details check out the event page on Facebook.
Detroit City Distillery
2462 Riopelle St, Detroit
(313) 338-3760
detroitcitydistillery.com
The Black Art Library at the DIA – Sunday, Feb. 27
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Explore the collection of Asmaa Walton’s Black Art Library, while enjoying the tasty treats of Kresge Court. This exhibit showcases Black visual artists and and includes monographs, catalogs, children’s books, artist memoirs and biographies, art history texts, and other art-related ephemera.
Detroit Institute of Arts – Kresge Court
5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit
dia.org/events
Monster Jam at Ford Field – Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 26-27
Photo courtesy of Monster Jam Saturday, Feb 26 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, Feb 27 at 3:00pm
Remember the old commercials for Monster Jam from our youth “Sunday, Sunday, Sunday”? Grab your earplugs and head downtown to witness Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, and Saigon Shaker, the 12,000-pound monster trucks that, along with nine others, will race, perform crazy stunts, and compete for the championship title when Monster Jam comes to town. Monsterjam.com
Ford Field
2000 Brush St, Detroit
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