As of last night, our Detroit Tigers are in sole possession of first place in the AL Central with 7 games left in the regular season. Let’s savor this moment. Go Tigers!

From a poetry reading by a Pulitzer prize winner to a street art segway tour, there are tons of things to do in Detroit this weekend. If you’re looking to celebrate the beautiful fall season, be sure to check out our post on cider mills, corn mazes and beer festivities.

Get out there and enjoy Detroit!

Weekend Roundup

1. Phillip Levine reading - The Detroit-born urban poet, Pulitzer prize winner and 2011-2012 U.S. Poet Laureate will read from his works at the DIA. September 27th.

2. Fall Flavor Weekends in Greenfield Village - Taste the flavors of the season with cooking demonstrations, Local Roots product samples and more. Can you smell the simmering pork chops and freshly made biscuits? Mmmm. September 29—30, October 6—7.

3. Detroit Restaurant Week - Make your reservations! Enjoy a three-course meal at 17 Detroit restaurants including Atlas Global Bistro, Roast and La Dolce Vita. September 28—October 7.

4. Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds - It's the perfect time of year for a horror flick! Catch this Hitchcock classic on the big screen at the beautiful Redford Theatre with a special appearance by Tippi Hedren. Plus real butter on your popcorn and an organ concert! September 28—29.

5. The Gritty Segway Tour - Zoom around Detroit while standing! This tour focuses on street art and takes you through downtown, Eastern Market, the Dequindre Cut, the Heidelberg Project and the East side. September 30th.

Bonus: This is last weekend of the Michigan Renaissance Festival

Double Bonus: Plymouth Restaurant Week

Triple Bonus: The Carhartt Workshop with Phil Cooley, Chazz Miller & Mike Score

Do you know of a great event going on in Metro Detroit this weekend? Add it to the comments and share it with us!