Dancing On a Friday Night

Holy crap, this city will be busy Friday night! It seems like Detroit's got it going on this weekend. First off, the brand spankin' new Pure Detroit Design Lab will have it's grand opening this Friday. Here's the explanation from Kari Buzewski:

The location of the boutique is 156 Congress, just west of Woodward, in the business
district. It's an amazing space and concept for a boutique, and the opening is from 7pm-11pm. There will be drinks and a DJ, and a lot of cool local artist/designer stuff to check out! I will also be the "featured designer" there from Sept. 25-Nov. 5, and I will be making/selling hand painted garments and fashion illustrations. Hopefully you can check it out! The Detroit Design Lab will also be represented at the Taste Fest in
Detroit, which is coming up.

Next up, we have a charity screening at the DFC. Check this link for the address and phone number. Here is the explanation from the director of this week's film, Kristine Trever:

The wait is over! You can now check out all 3 episodes of my hilarious diabolical soap opera parody "As the Lights Dim", screening at the Detroit Film Center, Friday, June 25th, at 7:30 pm!! This is a fundraiser event, all proceeds benefit the DFC, a $5 donation at the door. There will be complimentary Motor City Beer as well! Total running time of the show (all 3 episodes) is only 25 minutes, so we'll be showing them twice in the evening.


Finally, Friday's other big event is the Bang Bang record release show at the Magic Stick. Doors are at 9pm, cost is $5, and the opening acts are Man Inc., Amino Acids, and the Stare. This is top-quality rock 'n' roll, and it's cheap, so get your ass out to the Stick after going to the aforementioned art opening type things. Go and see Bang Bang while it's still easy to catch them locally. They're quickly becoming one of the best punk rock 'n' roll bands in the city. The picture below is of an early free show that was at the Garden Bowl. I know it wasn't their first, but it was one of the first, and I was totally blown away. They've only gotten better since then, so I suggest you do yourself a favor and get out to this show.