Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

Happy Easter and happy Passover! We have tons of bunny-related events happening in metro Detroit this weekend. So hop on to it and get out there and enjoy Detroit!

Weekend Roundup

1. Nerd Nite 313 - Everybody has a bit of a nerdy side! Join in the fun for the launch event in Detroit with presentations from Micha Adams from Detroit Flyhouse, Amy Elliott Bragg from Detroit Drunken Historical Society, and Charles Gibson from the Michigan Science Center! March 28th.

2. Wayne County Marshmallow Drop - The Easter Bunny is scheduled to fly over Elizabeth Park & Hines Park on Friday dropping 20,000 marshmallows! March 29th.

3. Bunnyville at the Detroit Zoo - Head to the Detroit Zoo for the 22nd annual egg-stravaganza featuring a golden egg hunt with great prizes, games, crafts, live entertainment, animal enrichment activities, zookeeper talks and much more! March 30th.

4. Easter Fun Fest - The Detroit Recreation Department puts on the annual fest at Belle Isle Casino for toddlers through 12-year-olds featuring carnival games, face painting, inflatables, crafts, prizes and more. March 30th.

5. Urban Pheasant Egg Hunt Party - Taking place at The Old Miami, this egg hunt is for adults. The fundraiser benefits Urban Pheasant Glassworks. DJ's, games, glassblowing demos and an "egg hunt." March 30th.

Do you know of a great event going on in Metro Detroit this weekend? Add it to the comments and share it with us!

Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

It’s safe to say that spring has not yet sprung in metro Detroit. Yesterday, the media reminded us that last year we were enjoying unseasonably warm 80-degree weather. Sigh. But this is Michigan and the seasons will change when Mother Nature damn well feels like it.

Until then, get out there and enjoy Detroit!

Weekend Roundup

1. Secret Cinema - Do you like surprises, movies and a great deal? Head to The Maple Theater and see a classic flick for $5 (with popcorn!). The secret is you won't know which movie it is until you pony up. March 21st.

2. Shrine Circus - The circus is in town! Hazel Park Raceway is home to the big top and promises family fun for all ages. Through March 31st.

3. African Adventure Series - Listen, learn and enjoy real African wildlife stories and folklore from David Gakure, Zoo Education Specialist at the Belle Isle Nature Zoo. March 23rd.

4. Detroit Derby Girls - The Detroit Derby Girls Allstars take on the Steel City at the Masonic Temple. March 23rd.

5. Marche du Nain Rouge - The Cass Corridor is the place to be this weekend! The Nain Rouge, the malevolent dwarf who’s haunted Detroit since the days of Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, must be banished from the city. March 24th.

Bonus: Easter Parade

Double Bonus: A friendly reminder that the Belle Isle Aquarium is open on Saturdays from 10am—3pm and it's free!

Do you know of a great event going on in Metro Detroit this weekend? Add it to the comments and share it with us!

Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

Sláinte! May the luck of the Irish smile upon all of you this weekend. If you prefer not to participate in the wearing of the green or the raising of the pint, there are still many other fun things to do in Detroit this weekend.

Get out there and enjoy Detroit, just stay away from the green beer!

Weekend Roundup

1. Bodies Human: Anatomy in Motion - Get to know your body! This educational exhibit features 100 authentic human specimens, including whole bodies, individual organs and transparent body slices preserved. Recommended for ages 12+. Through May 26th.

2. Flight of the Butterflies 3D - Experience the year-long migration cycle of the Monarch butterflies in 3D. Hundreds of millions of butterflies were filmed during the production. March 14—17.

3. Detroit Bike City - The annual bike show and swap meet features a BMX demo, bike auctions, music, kids bikes and safety classes. Also, the Detroit Marketplace showcases small businesses that represent the city. March 16th.

4. Pewabic Pottery's 110 Birthday Celebration - Enjoy birthday cake and refreshments, guided tours of the fabrication studio and demonstrations. FREE! March 16th.

5. Royal Oak St. Patrick's Day Parade - Head to Washington Avenue to celebrate all things Irish in this family-friendly parade. March 16th.

Bonus: Guest of Honor: Van Gogh's Bedroom in Arles

Double Bonus: PJ's Lager House St. Patty's Eve Blowout

Do you know of a great event going on in Metro Detroit this weekend? Add it to the comments and share it with us!

Explore Detroit with the Field Trip app

Field Trip, the location-based app built by Google’s Niantic Labs, is now available for the iPhone and iPad. The app came out last fall but was only available for Android until now. Detroit Moxie and Historic Detroit are local publishing partners for the app along with heavy hitters including Curbed, Inhabitat, Eater, Food Network, Zagat, Atlas Obscura and Cool Hunting.

From Field Trip:

Field Trip, your guide to the cool, hidden, and unique things in the world around you. Field Trip runs in the background on your phone. When you get close to something interesting, it will notify you and if you have a headset or bluetooth connected, it can even read the info to you.

Field Trip can help you learn about everything from local history to the latest and best places to shop, eat, and have fun. You select the local feeds you like and the information pops up on your phone automatically, as you walk next to those places.

The beautifully designed app is so cool—it’s like having your private tour guide in your pocket! You can customize the notifications and your interests for a completely personalized experience. The app will even take you on a “Field Trip” while you’re driving around town—the app talks to you about the cool and unique places around you!

Want to share an interesting tidbit or fabulous new restaurant you found through the app? You can easily share the information to your social networks.

Did I mention that it’s free? Yep!

Turning the app on while sitting in my living room this is what I see:

• I can read about Frank Lloyd Wright’s Melvyn Maxwell Smith House—which is a mile away—with content from Detroit Moxie.
• A photo of the Machus Red Fox restaurant as it looked on the day Jimmy Hoffa was abducted.
• Learn that the Ryan Gosling/George Clooney film The Ides of March shot scenes around the corner.
• Find out more information about the Cranbrook campus and Cranbrook Institute of Science.

Besides exploring Detroit and finding fun new places in our own backyard, the app would be a perfect companion when traveling and visiting other cities.

Download Field Trip from the Apple App Store or from Google Play for the Android app. Get out there and explore Detroit and beyond!

p.s. Be sure to include Detroit Moxie in your interests—it’s in the Lifestyle section.

Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

Spring forward! Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour this weekend. Daylight Saving Time officially begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, March 10th. Do yourself a favor and change your clocks before you go to bed Saturday night.

Get out there and enjoy Detroit!

Weekend Roundup

1. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - Enjoy this classic starring Gene Wilder on the big screen at the beautiful Redford Theatre. Plus the real Charlie Bucket and Mike Teevee will be on hand! March 8—9.

2. Autorama - This is the Motor City and we love our cars. Hot rods, customs, trucks, and specialty cars will all be on show at Cobo Center. March 8—10.

3. Wild Winter Safari Social - Yes, the Detroit Zoo is open all winter! Enjoy animal arts and crafts, face painting, animal enrichment activities, talks by the Zoo’s expert keepers and a winter safari scavenger hunt. March 9—10.

4. The Guard (Facebook link) - Time to kick off the St. Patrick's Day festivities. The St. Clair Cinema Club presents the highest-grossing Irish indie film ever made at Detroit's own Ponyride. March 9th.

5. The 55th Detroit St. Patrick's Day Parade - Speaking of the Irish holiday, Corktown is the place to be this Sunday! Celebrate in Detroit's oldest neighborhood. March 10th.

Bonus: Regional Roots: The Birth and Evolution of Detroit and Its People

Double Bonus: Ford Second Sundays at the Detroit Institute of Arts

Do you know of a great event going on in Metro Detroit this weekend? Add it to the comments and share it with us!