Monday, April 30, 2018

FREE Comic Book Day is THIS SATURDAY May 5th

Let the Comic Book Fans rejoice...

FREE Comic Book Day is Saturday, May 5, 2018 and participating comic book shops across North America and around the world will be giving away comic select books absolutely FREE to anyone who comes into their stores (while supplies last).

To find a participating Comic Book Store near you, use the Comic Book Day Store locator



Some of the participating stores in the Metro Detroit area include the following -

GREEN BRAIN COMICS
13936 MICHIGAN AVENUE
2 MILES EAST OF SOUTHFIELD FWY/1 MILE WEST OF I-94
DEARBORN, MI, 48126
(313) 582-9444

BIG BEN'S COMIX
6711 ALLEN RD
ALLEN PARK, MI, 48101
(313) 382-0700

THE PACK SHACK
23589 VAN BORN RD
(EAST OF TELEGRAPH)
TAYLOR, MI, 48180
(313) 299-0550

PIECES & PAGES
26300 PLYMOUTH RD
REDFORD, MI, 48239
(734) 858-9136

VAULT OF MIDNIGHT COMIC BOOKS AND STUFF
1226 LIBRARY ST
DETROIT, MI, 48226
(313) 481-2165
Kids Friendly FCBD SLP

A-Z CARDS & COMICS
32647 FORD ROAD
GARDEN CITY, MI, 48135
(734) 425-6780


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FREEISMYLIFE May 2018 Calendar - All the May FREE in 1 List


FREEISMYLIFE May 2018 Calendar - Don't you just love FREE?

Keep reading to see all the great May FREE and low cost events, deals, contests and more in Detroit and beyond...

GOING ON ALL MONTH

Start Saving at the Pump with the FREE Shell Fuel Rewards Card


Join the Starbucks Rewards Program and Get Your 1st Drink FREE!!


Earn FREE Google Play Credits just for taking Short Surveys with the Google Opinions Rewards App


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Friday 5/04 - FREE Admission to Cranbrook Institute of Science after 5pm 5/4 - Bloomfield


Friday 5/04 - Kroger FREE Friday COUPON download for Kroger Kettle Cooked Chips on 5/4


Friday 5/04 - Arrive to Detroit Institute of Arts in Star Wars Costume on 5/4, 6pm and get 2 FREE Tix to new Star Wars Exhibit


Saturday 5/05 - FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop 5/5- Build a Windmill Planter


Saturday 5/05 - FREE Comic Book Day is THIS SATURDAY May 5th


Monday 5/06 - FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - 5/6 GOLDEN DOOR (2006)


Friday 5/11 - Kroger FREE Friday COUPON download for a 1.3 oz Lindt Lindor Stick on 5/11


Saturday 5/12 - Free Basketball Clinic at Joe Dumars Fieldhouse for ages 15 to 19 on 5/12 - RSVP


SUNDAY 5/13 - HAPPPY MOTHER'S DAY


Sunday 5/13 - FREE Admission to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 5/13 1-5pm


Monday 5/14 - FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - 5/14 THE VISITOR (2007)


Tuesday 5/15 - FREE Comerica Java & Jazz Concert Series at Detroit Main Library continues 5/15 with Isis Damil


Wednesday 5/16 - END OF MONTH - COUPON: $5 Coke and Popcorn #CupGrade Deal for Teens at AMC Movie Theatres - ENDS 7/29


Friday 5/18 - Kroger FREE Friday COUPON download for a LaraBar on 5/18


Saturday 5/19 - FREE Fashion Event with Designer Betsey Johnson at Macy's store in Somerset Mall 5/19


Monday 5/21 - FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - 5/21 CROSSING OVER (2009)


Friday 5/25 - Kroger FREE Friday COUPON download for a 15.2 fl oz Vitaminwater Active on 5/25


Saturday 5/26 - Ace Hardware honors Veterans with 1 Million FREE American Flag Giveaway on 5/26


Sunday 5/27 - COUPON: FREE Entree at Andiamo with purchase of another Entree + 2 Drinks - Sunday 5/27 ONLY


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FREE Comerica Java & Jazz Concert Series at Detroit Main Library continues 5/15 with Isis Damil

Free concert series celebrates its 18th season with local musicians

Comerica Bank has partnered with the Detroit Public Library to present the FREE Comerica Java & Jazz: A Coffee House Series for the 18th consecutive year.

The concert series brings world-renowned jazz musicians to Detroit for music fans to enjoy FREE of charge.

The FREE concerts will be held on the third Tuesday of every month from March through July at the Detroit Public Library, Friends Auditorium located at 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202.

The series continues Tuesday, May 15 with the Isis Damil

Clearly one of Detroit’s musical treasures, Isis Damil is a producer, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and current member of the Stellar Award Winning, Grammy nominated group J. Moss and PAJAAM

The complete schedule includes:

Straight Ahead
Tuesday, March 20, 6:00 p.m to 7:30pm

Mike Monford Trio
Tuesday, April 17, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30pm

Isis Damil
Tuesday, May 15, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30pm

Al McKenzie
Tuesday, June 19, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30pm
From being the former music director and keyboard player for The Temptations to conducting the Buffalo Symphony to teaching jazz music to youth, to know Al is to love him.

Joan Belgrave
Tuesday, July 17, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30pm
Joan Belgrave is a remarkable Jazz singer, known for clean notes, vibrant melodies and vocal versatility.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE 2018 COMERICA JAVA & JAZZ SERIES


Comerica Java & Jazz Series
Detroit Public Library - Friends Auditorium
5201 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202


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FREE Admission to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 5/13 1-5pm

Bust of museum founder Dr. Charles H. Wright.
Charter One Free Family Second Sunday at The Wright Museum
Sunday, May 13, 2018
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Bring the whole family to Rejoice, Relive & Reconnect at The Wright Museum with free admission every second Sunday of the month courtesy of Charter One Bank! Enjoy the many exhibits on display as well as engaging programming for the entire family.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON MAY'S FREE FAMILY SECOND SUNDAY AT THE WRIGHT MUSEUM



This event is FREE and open to the public. 

The event excludes guide group tours. For more information please call (313) 494-5800.


Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 East Warren Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201
The Wright Museum™ | TheWright.org

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FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop 5/5- Build a Windmill Planter

Build a Windmill Planter at the Home Depot

Build. Learn. Create. Have fun with fun Kids Workshops at the Home Depot designed for children ages 5 - 12. Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment.


Make a Windmill Planter
Saturday, May 5, 2018
9am - Noon

Discuss the benefits of non-polluting sustainable energy in our hands-on workshop where you and your child can build a model windmill that holds a beautiful seasonal flower or low maintenance herb just in time for Mother’s Day. Once your windmill planter is built, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers.

All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.

Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron, and pin.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP


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FREE Admission to Cranbrook Institute of Science after 5pm 5/4 - Bloomfield

Take your family to Cranbrook for FREE on Friday, May 4th after 5pm...

Courtesy of the MASCO Corporation Foundation, admission to Cranbrook Institute of Science is FREE after 5pm the first Friday of every month through June, 2018.

Discover the wonder of the natural world and develop a better understanding of the ways in which science impacts our lives each day at Cranbrook Institute of Science.

Interactive exhibits, a world-class collection of objects and artifacts, special events, a planetarium and observatory, lecture and educational programs both changing exhibitions offer something for every member of the family. Stand beneath a T.rex, feel a mastodon’s fur, or touch a meteorite.

Cranbrook Institute of Science
39221 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0801
Friday: 10am-10pm

Phone: 248.645.3200  (always call to ensure these free events have not been cancelled)

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON FREE 1st FRIDAY ON 5/4 AT CRANBOOK INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE


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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Kroger FREE Friday COUPON download for Kroger Kettle Cooked Chips on 4/20

Get your coupon this Friday ...

On Friday, April 20, 2018, you can download to your Kroger Rewards Card a digital coupon for a FREE Kroger Kettle Cooked Chips any variety 8.5oz at www.kroger.com/FREEFridayDownload,


The coupon must be redeemed by Sunday, May 18, 2018. The download will be available on Friday, April 20, 2018 between the hours of 12am and 11:59pm PT. This coupon is for Kroger rewards members.



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Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Kroger FREE Friday COUPON download for Tic Tac Gum on 4/13

Get your coupon this Friday ...

On Friday, April 13, 2018, you can download to your Kroger Rewards Card a digital coupon for a FREE Tic Tac Gum at www.kroger.com/FREEFridayDownload,


The coupon must be redeemed by Sunday, April 29, 2018. The download will be available on Friday, April 13, 2018 between the hours of 12am and 11:59pm PT. This coupon is for Kroger rewards members.



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FREE Admission to the Michigan Science Center on 4/22 for Earth Day - RSVP REQUIRED

MICHIGAN SCIENCE CENTER OFFERS FREE ADMISSION IN CELEBRATION OF EARTH DAY...

In celebration of Earth Day, the Michigan Science Center (MiSci) is offering free general admission on Sunday, April 22 from Noon to 5pm.

General admission includes access to:

- 250+ hands-on exhibits
- Live stage shows
- Spark!Lab from the Smithsonian
- Kids Town
- STEM Playground, including a new exhibit featuring the JENGAÃ’ robot provided by Automation that demonstrates robotic principles by utilizing JENGAÃ’ blocks to build objects
- Much more!

This free day is one of many special activities and programs that are planned at MiSci in April to celebrate earth and space science.

Advance registration is requested to help manage traffic flow and improve all visitors’ experiences.

Visitors can register for this FREE ADMISSION DAY online at Mi-Sci.org at this link

Michigan Science Center
5020 John R. St.
Detroit, MI 48202

Parking Information


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Tuesday, April 3, 2018

FREE Anime Con and Gaming Expo 2018 is 4/21 at Lawrence Tech in Southfield 10am-7pm

The Anime Con and Gaming Expo 2018 is coming soon...

Lawrence Tech is pleased to announce the Anime Con and Gaming Expo 2018. This is a free, local convention for cosplayers, anime fans, gamers, game developers, artists and fandoms. Lawrence Tech is excited to invite you to attend, share ideas, and learn the latest in these areas.

When: Saturday, April 21, 2018
Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Where: Lawrence Technological University
Cost: Free
Details: www.ltuanimecon.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/258464024682436/

There will be 40+ vendors, dozens of games being exhibited and a public and free to submit art show/exhibition. Lawrence Tech hopes you will join in and explore these opportunities.


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FREE Admission to 2018 Italian Film Festival USA of Metro Detroit 4/4 4/6-7 4/13-14 4/20-22 4/27-29

Opening night on April 4th at Detroit Film Theatre precedes 4 weekends of FREE film screenings at 5 metro Detroit locations plus special guest appearances...


Leading a lineup featuring the best Italian cinema has to offer, the multi-award winning film and 2017 winner of Italy’s prestigious David di Donatello award, “At War for Love” will open this year’s festival at the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre (DFT). Both opening and closing events will be held at the DFT, including an entire closing weekend (April 27-29). Screenings during the weekends between will be held at locations around the area: Wayne State University (Detroit), April 6-7; Michigan State University (East Lansing), April 6-7; University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), April 13-14; Chippewa Valley High School (Clinton Township), April 20-21; and Bloomfield Township Public Library (Bloomfield Township), April 22.

Entering its second decade, the festival continues to develop as it expands its audience reach. New this year are screenings in East Lansing and a program in Bloomfield Township especially for children. Working to draw in younger generations of Italian film lovers, the new initiative is designed for children ages 6-12. It will feature a selection of short animated and live-action films at the Bloomfield Township Public Library on Sunday, April 22, starting at 2 p.m.

“This year’s program is an exciting one,” said Elena Past, festival organizing committee member. “We are expanding the festival’s reach to include children and the East Lansing community. We also have a slate of special guests, including directors and producers. The festival continues to grow, innovate, and bring new voices to Detroit.”

Four special appearances by film creators will give audiences a behind-the-scenes perspective during post-film discussions with directors and producers of select featured films. These will take place after the following screenings: Friday, April 6 at Wayne State University and Saturday, April 7 at Michigan State University, “Funne, Sea Dreaming Girls” with director Katia Bernardi and co-producer Davide Valentini; Friday, April 20 at Chippewa Valley High School, “Easy” with director Andrea Magnani; Saturday, April 28 at DFT, “The Last Prosecco” with director Antonio Padovan and co-producer Alessia Gatti, and “Cucinì” with director Ciro Fabbricino and producer Giosuè Silvestro.

Returning this year is the short film program which debuted last year. The shorts program features seven recent short films, and the audience will vote for a favorite. Screenings will be in East Lansing on April 7 at 7:30 p.m. and in Ann Arbor on April 13 at 7 p.m.

A complete schedule is below...

Wednesday, April 4

Opening Night, Wednesday, April 4 (Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit)

7:00 p.m. “At War for Love”
2016 - Director, Pierfrancesco Diliberto, aka Pif, Comedy, 99 min.

New York City, 1943. Arturo falls in love with Flora, but to ask Flora's father for her hand, he must go to Sicily! Penniless, Arturo enlists in the US Army and takes a "free" trip to Sicily at the start of the Allied invasion!


Friday, April 6

Friday, April 6 (Wayne State University, 100 General Lectures Hall, 5045 Anthony Wayne Drive, Detroit)

7:00 p.m. “Funne, Sea Dreaming Girls”
2016 – Director, Katia Bernardi, Documentary, 78 min.

A joyous documentary about a lively group of women whose mantra is “Dreams do not age”!
*Special appearance by director Katia Bernardi and co-producer Davide Valentini


Friday, April 6 (Michigan State University, Wells Hall B122, 619 Red Cedar Rd., East Lansing)

7:00 p.m. “Easy”
2017 – Director, Andrea Magnani, Comedy, 91 min.

An overweight, former race car driver is offered an “easy” job: drive a coffin to Ukraine. Can he do it?

Saturday, April 7

Saturday, April 7 (Wayne State University, 100 General Lectures Hall, 5045 Anthony Wayne Drive, Detroit)

5:00 p.m. “The Order of Things”
2017 – Director, Andrea Segre, Drama, 112 min.

An immigration agent is faced with a choice: respect his orders and the law, or help someone who is in difficulty.

7:30 p.m. “Holding Hands”
2017 – Director, Gianni Amelio, Drama, 103 min.

A family moves into an apartment next to retired attorney Lorenzo. The joy of living returns to him, until one day their lives are shaken by tragedy.


Saturday, April 7 (Michigan State University, Wells Hall B122, 619 Red Cedar Rd., East Lansing)

5:00 p.m. “Funne, Sea Dreaming Girls”
2016 – Director, Katia Bernardi, Documentary, 78 min.

A joyous documentary about a lively group of women whose mantra is “Dreams do not age”!
*Special appearance by director Katia Bernardi and co-producer Davide Valentini

7:30 p.m. Short Film Program
2017 – Comedy, Drama, Animation, 120 min.

Seven recent short films are in competition for audience favorite.  They are: “The Line,” “At My Home,” “Pipinara,” “Simposio Suino In Re Minore,” “Crosstitch Road,” “The Fisherman,” and “Little Italian Girls.”


Friday, April 13

Friday, April 13  (University of Michigan, Lorch Hall Askwith Auditorium, 611 Tappan St., Ann Arbor)

7:00 p.m. Short Film Program
2017 – Comedy, Drama, Animation 120 min.

Seven recent short films are in competition for audience favorite. They are: “The Line,” “At My Home,” “Pipinara,” “Simposio Suino In Re Minore,” “Crosstitch Road,” “The Fisherman,” and “Little Italian Girls.”


Saturday, April 14

Saturday, April 14 (University of Michigan, Lorch Hall Askwith Auditorium, 611 Tappan St., Ann Arbor)

5:00 p.m. “Worldly Girl”
2016 – Director, Marco Danieli, Drama, 101 min.

When Giulia meets Libero, she discovers there is another destiny awaiting her--one she can choose for herself.


7:30 p.m. “The Sense of Beauty”
2017 – Director, Valerio Jalongo, Documentary, 75 min.

In celebration of the ‘Day of Italian Researchers’, a fascinating documentary about the beauty found in research at CERN.


Friday, April 20


Friday, April 20  (Chippewa Valley High School, Henrichsen Auditorium, 18300 19 Mile Rd., Clinton Township)

7:00 p.m. “Easy”
2017 – Director, Andrea Magnani, Comedy, 91 min.

An overweight, former race car driver is offered an “easy” job: drive a coffin to Ukraine. Can he do it? *Special appearance by director Andrea Magnani



Saturday, April 21

Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21 (Chippewa Valley High School, Henrichsen Auditorium, 18300 19 Mile Rd., Clinton Township)

5:00 p.m. “It’s All About Karma”
2017 – Director Edoardo Falcone, Comedy, 90 min.

A rich heir believes a con man is his reincarnated father. A surprising comedy about friendship!


7:30 p.m. “It’s The Law”
2017 - Director, Salvatore Ficarra and Valentino Picone, Comedy, 92 min.

After the election, will the citizens of a small Sicilian town be ready for a new age of legality and respect for the rules?


Sunday, April 22

Sunday, April 22 (Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfield Township)


2:00 p.m. Children’s Program – NEW this year!
A family-friendly program of 13 short films, geared toward an audience of children aged 6-12.



Friday, April 27

Closing weekend: Friday, April 27 (Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit)

7:00 p.m. “Ears”
2016 - Director, Alessandro Aronadio, Comedy, 90 min.

A tragicomic day during which a man will suddenly experience the world’s folly: one of those life-changing days!



Saturday, April 28

Closing weekend: Saturday, April 28 (Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit)

5:00 p.m. “The Last Prosecco”
2017, Director Antonio Padovan, Drama, 102 min.

A mystery unfolds in the hills of the Veneto region where Prosecco grapes are grown. *Special appearance by director Antonio Padovan and co-producer Alessia Gatti


7:30 p.m. “Cucinì”
2017, Director Ciro Fabbricino, Documentary, 54 min.

A journey into the flavors of the Neapolitan gastronomic traditions through the eyes and memory of five cooks. *Special appearance by director Ciro Fabbricino and producer Giosuè Silvestro



Sunday, April 29

Closing weekend: Sunday, April 29 (Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit)

4:30 p.m. “Friends By Chance”
2017 - Director, Francesco Bruni, Drama, 106 min.

A young caregiver and his friends take an aging poet on a trip in search of a treasure, but find it in their own hearts.



All films will be shown in original language with English subtitles.  Film trailers, cast and additional information are available at http://www.italianfilmfests.org/detroit.

The 2018 Italian Film Festival USA of Metro Detroit is supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Minigrant program, administered by the Anton Art Center.


For more information about the Italian Film Festival USA of Metro Detroit, including sponsorship opportunities, please visit the festival's website http://www.italianfilmfests.org/detroit or call 248-917-2352.

Follow Italian Film Festival USA on Facebook at Facebook.com/Italian-Film-Festival-USA and on Twitter at @ItalianFilmFest.


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