{"id":19594,"date":"2017-03-02T03:18:50","date_gmt":"2017-03-02T03:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.challengedetroit.org\/?p=19594"},"modified":"2017-03-02T03:18:50","modified_gmt":"2017-03-02T03:18:50","slug":"10-things-learned-detroit-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.challengedetroit.org\/blog\/10-things-learned-detroit-moving\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things I learned about Detroit After Moving Here"},"content":{"rendered":"

When I lived in\u00a0in Shelby Township for a short period of time I often longed to be more involved in Detroit. I wanted to go to events, go to cool restaurants, and in general just know where\u00a0I should spend my time. Sometimes to an outsider,\u00a0no matter how close you live to Detroit, it can feel a little daunting.<\/p>\n

Below are some of the “tips and tricks” that I have learned only after living here for 6 months.<\/p>\n

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  1. Free yoga IS a thing.<\/strong>
    \nIf you’re like me and want to save a little bit on exercise, and yoga at home just won’t cut it, then I suggest going to Citizen Yoga<\/a>\u00a0for their Community Class or MOCAD (Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit). They both offer free yoga every Sunday.<\/li>\n
  2. If there is an event at MOCAD & you are even somewhat interested \u2014 then you must go.
    \n<\/strong>This one is really simple. Every time I have gone to any exhibition or gallery event I had a blast. You usually have to pay to get in which is a bummer. Just frequent their     Facebook<\/a> to get the scoop on the next upcoming thing.<\/li>\n
  3. Don’t let the rough exterior of Temple Bar scare you away. There is magic inside.
    \n<\/strong>Go with your adventurous friend. Save your first night for     Haute to Death<\/a>, which is a dance party \u00a0they host the third Saturday of every month.<\/li>\n
  4. Same goes for Old Miami.
    \n<\/strong>Go\u00a0for     Nothing Elegant<\/a>. A monthly dance party on the second Saturday of every month. “Ladies on the decks and shenanigans on the dance floor”.<\/li>\n
  5. There are so many great concerts happening in Detroit that are relatively inexpensive.
    \n<\/strong>    The Majestic<\/a>, St.Andrews Hall<\/a>, El Club<\/a>. If you appreciate music, then there is no doubt you wont find something unexpected that you would love to watch live for under $30. Other great places to just see live music: Old Miami<\/a>, Northern Lights Lounge<\/a>, Cliff Bells<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  6. If you’re a creative and you are not going to Drinks x Design, then you are making a mistake.
    \n<\/strong>Drinks x Design put on by the     Detroit Creative Corridor Center<\/a> (DC3) is a monthly design networking event, while also allowing creative businesses open their doors and share their work with the community. It is held the third Thursday of every month in a new location. Drinks are always provided! While you are at it, you should also follow everything DC3 does because they are doing big things like helping Detroit become a UNESCO City of Design<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  7. Ugh Detroit food is\u00a0EVERYTHING<\/strong>
    \n<\/strong>I know that long time Detroiters have a much\u00a0different list then I do, and they may kill me for this. I have really only gone to the most popular places, but I still have my preferences.<\/p>\n