1. LEVYLINKED TO DETROIT
August 2016 Issue 17
4th Fridays at Campus Martius Park in Downtown Detroit on July 22, 2016.
Photo by Challenge Detroit Fellow Nadir Ali (3andathird.com).
What’s New in Detroit?
• Executives from Oakland and Macomb Counties have blocked the RTA’s
regional transit proposal. The plan, which would add bus rapid transit systems
and commuter rail services in four counties, is now in serious jeopardy of being
left off the ballot this November. The executives cited tax concerns and argued
that all county residents would not be served by the proposed routes. The RTA
has until August 16th
to revise the plan, revote, and submit it to the state.
• Eater Detroit put together a list of places in Detroit to watch the Rio Summer
Olympics. The Olympics start this Friday, August 5th
and go until Sunday August,
21st
. The list of places includes: Tap Sports Bar at the MGM Grand, Detroit Beer
Company, HopCat, and Harry’s Detroit.

2. Entertainment
What: Louis C.K.
Cost: $50 per person
When: Friday, August 5th
at 8:00pm
Address: Joe Louis Arena
19 Steve Yzerman Drive
Detroit, MI 48226
Website: Click here for tickets
About: Six-time Emmy Award winner Louis C.K. – one of the most honest and
respected comedic voices of his generation, finding success in both
television and film as well as the live stage – will perform at Joe Louis
Arena on Friday, August 5 at 8 p.m.
What: Detroit Caribbean Cultural Festival
Cost: Free
When: Saturday, August 6th
– Sunday, August 7th
Address: New Center Park
2998 West Grand Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48202
Website: http://www.newcenterpark.com/calendar-of-events/2016/8/6/detroit-
caribbean-cultural-festival
About: Come experience Caribbean culture through dance, family
entertainment, food, international performers, and more during the
weekend-long Caribbean Festival! This year’s featured countries are
Barbados and Guyana.
What: Detroit Beer & Wine Festival 2016
Cost: $30 per person (General Admission Ticket)
When: Friday, August 12th
at 6:30pm
Address: Grand Circus Park
1601 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226
Website: http://detroitbeerandwinefest.com/
About: Come try 100+ beers and wines from over 40 breweries and wineries
from across the state at Detroit Beer & Wine Fest. This exciting event
will bring together dozens of breweries & wineries for your sampling
pleasure beginning at 7:30pm (6:30pm for VIPs) and running until
11:00pm. General Admission ticket holders receive 15 beverage
sample tickets, a commemorative pint glass, and keepsake photo.

3. Social Engagement
What: High Growth Happy Hour on Real Estate
Cost: Free, but RSVP required
When: Wednesday, August 3rd
from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Address: 9425 John R. Street
Detroit, MI 48202
Website: http://www.semichiganstartup.com/events/
About: Southeast Michigan Startup is pleased to announce our next High
Growth Happy Hour focused on two innovative real estate companies
that are scaling in Detroit. The panelists will be David Alade of Century
Partners, a real estate development company with a holistic
revitalization and innovative funding approach, and Max Nussenbaum
CEO & Co-founder of property management startup Castle.
What: Open City: Brand Matters – Good Design
Cost: Free
When: Monday, August 15th
from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Address: Artist Village
17336 Lahser Road
Detroit, MI 48219
Website: http://buildinstitute.org/program/open-city/
About: Whether you’re starting from scratch, or you have a brand that is
already established, it is important you know what your brand is saying
about how and why you do business to your customers. After the
discussion, creatives and those seeking creative services will have the
chance to network and apply best practices learned from the panel.
What: Mapping the Water Crisis
Cost: $25 per person
When: Sunday, August 14th
from 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Address: Damon Keith Center for Civil Rights
471 West Palmer
Detroit, MI 48202
Website: http://www.neighborhood-exchange.com/event/mapping-water-crisis/
About: We the People of Detroit will be launching the first of three planned
publications to provide factual and visual information concerning the
water system, education, and land use. The goal is that these tools will
not only provide factual evidence of community displacement but also a
model of cooperative work and self determination to bring about a more
democratic and equitable society.

4. Family Fun
What: Wednesday Night Movie Series: The Avengers
Cost: Free
When: Wednesday, August 3rd
at 8:00pm
Address: New Center Park
2998 West Grand Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48202
Website: http://after5detroit.com/events1/
About: New Center Park is a unique green space located on the southwest
corner of Second Avenue and West Grand Boulevard across from the
Fisher Building. Grab a park chair or spread your blanket on the lawn
and enjoy The Avengers (2012) PG-13 in our open air theater.
Screening start times range between 9:00PM and 9:30PM, depending
on sunset. Any film cancellations due to inclement weather will be
announced on Facebook and Twitter.
What: Historic Boston-Edison Attic Sale
Cost: Free
When: Saturday, August 6th
– Sunday, August 7th
9:00am – 4:00pm
Address: Boston-Edison Historic District
Detroit, MI 48206
Website: http://www.historicbostonedison.org/calendar/attic2016a.shtml
About: This is your chance to get antiques, furniture (vintage & new), books,
appliances, tools, paintings, clothing and so much more all spread out
over 36 blocks of the breathtaking beauty of Boston-Edison.
What: Pierogi Festival
Cost: Bring Canned Food for Admission
When: Friday, August 12th
- Sunday, August 14th
Address: 4440 Russelll Street
Detroit, MI 48207
Website: http://www.motherofdivinemercy.org/PierogiFestival.html
About: Head out to Poletown for the 35th
Annual Pierogi Festival. Delicious
Polish Food, Bands, Dancing, Traditional Polish Dancers, the famous
Olde School Resale Shoppe, Children's Activities and Games, Raffles,
Unique Vendors, and more! Fun for the whole family.

5. Giving Back
What: Hands on Eight Mile
Cost: N/A
When: Saturday, August 6th
from 9:30am – 1:00pm
Address: Belmont Shopping Center
20500 Conant Street
Detroit, MI 48234
Website: http://eightmile.org/event-2172953
About: Eight Mile Boulevard Association's Hands On 8 Mile is a corridor-
wide, grassroots community service effort with volunteers from
schools, businesses, churches, block clubs and other groups
throughout the region. Volunteers are able to make a significant
impact on Eight Mile by helping to plant flowers, paint buildings,
improve parks, pick up litter and so much more.
What: Handlebars for the Homeless
Cost: $40 per cyclist
When: Sunday, August 7th
at 9:00am
Address: NSO Bell Building
882 Oakman Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48238
Website: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ecltf
oh2cf605214&llr=5gs74beab
About: Handlebars for the Homeless (H4H) is a guided bike tour
supporting the programs and services of Neighborhood Service
Organization (NSO). The approximately 17-mile tour will take
participants through some of Detroit’s most beautiful areas
including the campus of University of Detroit-Mercy, Sherwood
Forest Boston Edison and Palmer Park neighborhoods as well as
the Live6 Alliance area.
What: Focus: HOPE Presents Kick for Hope
Cost: $50 per person or $500 per team
When: Saturday, August 13th
at 10:00am
Address: Belle Isle Baseball Fields
Detroit, MI 48218
Website: Click here for more info
About: Who's ready for some good ol' fashion kickball? Grab 10 of your
friends, family and/or coworkers for an exciting, world-class style
kickball tournament benefitting Focus: HOPE. You are guaranteed
at least two games, a t-shirt, breakfast and two Atwater beers.

6. Something Different
What: The Truth Booth
Cost: Free
When: Sunday, August 7th
from 10:00am – 5:00pm
Address: The Heidelberg Project
3600 Heidelberg Street
Detroit, MI 48207
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1220509667961814/
About: "The Truth Booth" is a portable, inflatable video recording studio in
the shape of a giant speech bubble. The booth's interior is equipped
to record and compile video responses by people as they complete
the sentence: “The Truth Is…” This is the seventh stop on a two-
week tour of the Metro Detroit and Flint area. See the full schedule
here.
What: OABI Detroit 2016
Cost: $15 per person
When: Saturday, August 13th
at 10:00am
Address: Belle Isle State Park Beach
Detroit, MI 48218
Website: http://www.oabidetroit.com/
About: "Once Around Belle Isle" is the ultimate test of stamina as
paddleboards, kayaks, and surfskis race around the 7-mile natural
and non-buoyed Belle Isle course through the international waters
of the Detroit River. What started as an underground race in 2012
has quickly turned into an annual Midwest paddle destination,
drawing recreational and professional competitors from around the
country.
What: A Piano in Roosevelt Park
Cost: Free
When: Saturday, August 13th
at 4:00pm
Address: Roosevelt Park
2200 Michigan Avenue
Detroit, MI 48216
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/664550997029850/
About: Join us for an afternoon of outdoor activities, music, and fun in
Detroit's Roosevelt Park. The event starts at 4:00pm with a concert
featuring pianist Ivan Moschuk beginning at 8:00pm. Bring your
own seat!

7. Levy Lunch Checklist
With great, affordable food and a wonderful staff, it’s impossible to beat the Levy Café,
but every once in a while you might be looking for something different. The Levy Lunch
Checklist will feature two new restaurant recommendations in each issue. Enjoy!
New this Edition
Elly Mays Doggie Bag
725 East Walled Lake Drive
Walled Lake, MI
Directions from Levy
Support Monica and her new
entrepreneurial endeavor!
Monica’s new restaurant Elly
Mays Doggie Bag will have its
Grand Opening on Saturday,
August 6th
in Walled Lake. The
restaurant, which is located
across from the lake, is open
from 11:00am – 10:00pm.
From Previous Editions
The Fountain Detroit
El Taquito Food Truck
The Skip
Camino Real Mexican Grill
Taqueria Lupita’s
Fresh Fish House
Dilla’s Delights
Katoi
Rubbed
The Brooklyn Street Local
Pollo Chapin
The Flower’s of Vietnam at Vernor
Coney Island
Evie’s Tamales
Taqueria Nuestra Familia
Duly’s Place Coney Island
Vicki’s BBQ & Shrimp
Los Altos
Motz’s Hamburgers
Taqueria El Rey
Detroit 75 Kitchen
Pollos Los Gallos
Telway Hamburgers
Jordan’s Family Restaurant