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"Always strive to excel, but only on weekends."
-- Richard Rorty, American philosopher
The late philosopher Richard Rorty had a point about weekends. Here's some events to help you excel this weekend.
Friday
Detroit Music Awards: The 26th annual awards recognize talented musicians in Metro Detroit. Besides awards, there's music. 6 p.m. The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave. Tickets $22.50.
Saturday
Koi Festival: The Belle Isle Conservancy celebrates Japanese culture and the koi fish collection at the Belle Isle Aquarium. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Information.
Detroit City FC: Even if you know nothing about soccer, it's worth a trip to check out the scene. The semi-pro team plays its home opener against the Dayton Dynamo at Keyworth Stadium, 3201 Roosevelt St., Hamtramck. Tickets $8 (group rate), $10, $15 and $50 (includes on-field seating, food, and drinks). 7:30 p..m. Tickets.
35th Annual Hunger Walk: Wisner Stadium, 441 Cesar E. Chavez (Dixie Highway), Pontiac. Check-in begins at 8 a.m.; 5K walk/run begins at 10 a.m. Information.
Saturday and Sunday
Palmer Park Art Fair: Paintings, sculptures, photos, food, face painting. Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information.
Sunday
All Things Detroit: Eastern Market event features local brands, small businesses, crafters, food and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sheds 2, 3, 4, and 5. Tickets: $5. Tickets $5.
Cinco de Mayo Parade: Starts at noon at Patton Park, 2300 Woodmere St., Detroit. Information.
Blessing of the Lowriders: 3- 6 p.m, at Grace in Action Detroit, 1725 Lawndale, Detroit. Information.
All Weekend
"20th Century Women" (film) -- Annette Bening, Greta Gerwig and Elle Fanning star in a comedy-drama about a teenager and the three women in his life who explore love and freedom in late-1970s Southern California. An Oscar nominee for Best Original Screenplay. Flint Institute of Arts, 1120 East Kearsley St. Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. More more info click here.
