Simon Nabatov solo piano at 2739 Edwin, Hamtramck

[ May 2, 2009; 5:00 pm; ] Pianist and composer Simon Nabatov was born in Moscow in 1959, and started his musical education at the age of 3. He later studied at the Central School of Music and the Moscow conservatory before his family emigrated to New York and he continued his studies at Juilliard. By this stage his interest in Jazz [...]

DYP Book Club Discusses Tribes at Taste Pizzabar

[ May 2, 2009; 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] A tribe is any group of people, large or small, who are connected to one another, a leader, and an idea. For millions of years, humans have been seeking out tribes, be they religious, ethnic, economic, political, or even musical (think of the Deadheads). It’s our nature. Now the Internet has eliminated the barriers of [...]

Mexicantown Pub Crawl

[ May 2, 2009; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Celebrate Cinco de Mayo early! Great food and drink specials, prizes and assorted hijinks.

Registration is $10 in advance when purchased through the DSG website or $15 at the door. Buy your tickets not using this link to the DSG Store: http://shop.detroitsynergy.org

Registration starts at 12:30 at Xochimilco (3409 Bagley) before heading to El Zocolo, Los Galanes [...]

TCA Travel Club University Wine Tasting 101 at Tom’s Oyster Bar

[ May 2, 2009; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] With our goal of making wine more accessible, less pretentious, more fun by paring it in interesting venues, TCA Travel Club is offering a class for beginners “Wine Tasting 201″ on this Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Tom’s Oyster Bar, 519 East Jefferson Avenue at Beaubien Street in Downtown Detroit. The class time from 3:00 [...]

Detroit Historical Society’s Tour of Eastern Market

[ May 2, 2009; 11:00 am; ] Linda Yellin, with Feet On The Street Tours, will lead this popular walking and tasting tour, blending history, stories and updates about the market district. You’ll visit specialty shops and meet the vendors offering unique food items. Enjoy the old time flavor and historical buildings that date back to the 1890s on a vibrant, fun-filled [...]

An Evening with Michael Moore

[ May 2, 2009; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Academy Award-winning American filmmaker, author and liberal political commentator Michael Moore will be speaking at the Democratic Club of Taylor on May 2 at a fundraiser supporting Michigan Peace Team. He is the director and producer of Bowling for Columbine, Fahrenheit 9/11, and Sicko, three of the top five highest-grossing documentaries of all time.  Born [...]

Fierce Hot Mess at Oslo

[ May 1, 2009; 10:00 pm; ] Fierce Hot Mess is more than just a fantastic party on the first Friday of the month. FHM is a celebration of the extraordinary, a rally cry for unique individuals to come together and create a new sense of being.
Not content with the mundane, these messes remix and re-imagine nightlife culture, creating a fresh perspective [...]

Foundations at Taste Pizzabar

[ May 1, 2009; 10:00 pm; ] The inaugural monthly first-Friday production at Taste Pizzabar, hosted by Clark Kent Events LLC and featuring Paxahau residents Chuck Flask and John Johr, with DJs Bassick and Sutter.
 
Where: Taste Pizzabar, Detroit
When: 10:00PM-4:00AM
Tix: $10.00
www.tastepizzabar.com

The Howling Diablos and the Rumpshakers CD Release Party at the Magic Bag

[ May 1, 2009; 8:00 pm; ] The Howling Diablos and The Rumpshakers are joining forces for a double CD release party featuring a night of low down, dirty, greasy, funky swampy blues and soul influenced jams at the Bag. Get here early as alt-country/roots rockers Doop & The Inside Outlaws open the show.
 
Where: The Magic Bag, Ferndale
When: Doors 8:00PM
Tix: N/A
www.themagicbag.com

First Day Screening and DVD Release Party at Luna

[ May 1, 2009; 9:00 pm; ] Join us at Club LUNA in Royal Oak for a screening of “First Day”, a short office comedy featuring Jonny Victor. Cast and crew can pick up their DVD copies and extras will be available. Doors open at 9:00 PM and cover is $5. The world famous cover band “40 Helmet” will be performing later [...]