Apr 23, 2026 - Things to Do

Things to do in Metro Detroit this weekend: April 24-26

📚 Saturday is National Independent Bookstore Day. If you're into supporting locally owned booksellers seen by many as critical third spaces, try these events:

The Howard Family Bookstore, in a long-vacant building on the west side, hosts its grand opening at 11am with speakers and live performances. The shop is designed to be a gathering space with coffee, tea and seating areas.

Sidetrack Bookshop in Royal Oak will have raffles, "book pong," and other "treats and surprises" from 10am-6pm, per its Instagram.
Source Booksellers in Midtown hid a secret "golden ticket" in the store, and its neighbor coffee shop has a dedicated menu item.
This map shows participating bookstores nationwide — though we expect nearly every indie bookshop will have something special afoot.
The holiday also kicks off a month-long Michigan Book Hop with Bingo cards to fill as you visit participating stores.

Seeking something a little less bookish?

🎤 The Detroit Youth Choir will perform Michael Jackson songs in the lobbies of Emagine theater locations for the release of the movie "Michael."

🖼️ Find unique prints (and pints) at a local printmaker fair at Ferndale brewery Urbanrest.

🎶 Looking for DJ sets?

El Club's Boots 'N Beats country and EDM night, 7pm Saturday, starting at $30.
TV Lounge's Friday with Theresa Hill at 6pm ($11.45) and Saturday with Delano Smith at 9pm ($17.25).
Boogie Fever's retro remix dance party at 9pm Saturday, from about $13.

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