Nynye & Muata
Things To Do
The 36th Annual African World Festival
Celebrating the rich diversity of the African Diaspora, the African World Festival (AWF), presented by The Charles Wright Museum, provides the ultimate cultural arts and entertainment experience for the whole family. Storytelling, music, games, crafts, drum and dance circles, some 100 vendors and the Parade of Nations are highlights of this cultural celebration. DATE Aug 16-Aug 18 , 2019 11 a.m.-11 p.m. ADMISSION Free
The Woodward Dream Cruise Inc
The Woodward Dream Cruise is the world’s largest one-day automotive event, drawing 1.5 million people and 40,000 classic cars each year from around the globe — from as far away as New Zealand, Australia, Japan and the former Soviet Union. North American cruisers from California, Georgia, Canada and all points in between caravan to metro Detroit to participate in what has become, for many, an annual rite of summer. DATE Aug 17, 2019 9 a.m.-9 p.m. ADMISSION Free
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is located in the heart of Midtown Detroit's Cultural Center at 315 East Warren Avenue at Brush Street. The museum is located next to the Michigan Science Center and within one block of the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). Tuesday - Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm Adults (13 - 61) $8 Adults (62 +) $5 Youth (3 -12) $5 Members and children under 3 are admitted free.
Motown Museum
The Motown Museum, which was founded by Esther Gordy Edwards in 1985, is one of Southeast Michigan’s most popular tourist destinations. Visitors come from across America and throughout the world to stand in Studio A, where their favorite artists and groups recorded much-loved music, and to view the restored upper flat where Berry Gordy lived with his young family during the company’s earliest days. SUMMER MUSEUM HOURS: Starts May 1, 2019 – September 30, 2019 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday CLOSED GENERAL ADMISSIONS Adults: Tuesday – Sunday $15.00 Seniors: (62 years or older) $10.00 Youth: (5-17 years old) $10.00 (4 and under) Free Museum Members: Unlimited Admission Free PLEASE NO CELL PHONES, CAMERAS, FOOD OR BEVERAGES IN THE MOTOWN MUSEUM. THANK YOU
Michigan Comic Convention
Enjoy a weekend full of comic books, toys, cosplay, guest artists and celebrity appearances in Detroit, Michigan at the Cobo Center (Hall C). ADMISSON $30 – $60 DATE AND TIME Fri, Aug 16, 2019, 12:00 PM – Sun, Aug 18, 2019, 5:00 PM EDT Ticket purchases are non-refundable.
Summer Beer Tasting Boat Cruise
Come out and enjoy a cruise along the Detroit River on the Detroit Princess Riverboat while sampling 40+ Seasonal Beers & Hard Ciders from Michigan & Beyond! Treat yourself to a day of good drink on the international waters! The $65 tour ticket includes: 15 drink sample tickets @ 4oz pour per sample, plenty of appetizers and a great boat cruise on the Detroit River. DATE AND TIME Sat, August 17, 2019 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM EDT ADMISSION $65PP
They Say
$$ Gastropub Upscale bi-level hangout features American eats, live music & drinks in a dimly lit, brick interior. *TIP FROM THE BRIDE: Try the wings!!! HOURS: Wednesday 11AM–11PM Thursday 11AM–12AM Friday 11AM–2AM Saturday 12PM–2AM Sunday 12–11PM Monday 11AM–11PM Tuesday 11AM–11PM
PizzaPapalis of Greektown
$$ Pizza restaurant Relaxed local chain serving gourmet deep-dish & thin-crust pizzas, plus sandwiches & pasta. *TIP FROM THE GROOM: Try the seafood deep dish pizza! HOURS: Wednesday 11AM–12AM Thursday 11AM–12AM Friday 11AM–1AM Saturday 11AM–1AM Sunday 11AM–12AM Monday 11AM–12AM Tuesday 11AM–12AM
Lafayette Coney Island
$ Hot dog restaurant Legendary Coney island in down town Detroit, Cash-only hot dog diner offers a no-frills menu of chili-topped dogs, burgers & fries. HOURS: Wednesday 8:30AM–3AM Thursday 8:30AM–3AM Friday 8:30AM–4AM Saturday 8:30AM–4AM Sunday 9:30AM–3AM Monday 8:30AM–3AM Tuesday 8:30AM–3AM