Name: Eli Tea Bar
Address: 108 S Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009, USA
Telephone: (248) 825-8064
Rating: 4.5

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A weekly writing group with a prompt, meeting every Monday at Eli Tea Bar.

Monday Night Writers Group

Weekly trivia night every Tuesday at Eli Tea Bar, starting at 7:30 pm.

Trivia Tuesdays

Weekly trivia night every Tuesday at 7:30 pm at Eli Tea Bar Chicago.

A weekly writing group that meets every Monday at 7 pm at Eli Tea Bar. Participants receive a weekly prompt announced just after 7 pm and are encouraged to bring a notebook or paper to write.

An evening of art and crafting every Thursday at Eli Tea Bar.

Art & Craft Night Chicago

Open Mic night every Friday at Eli Tea Bar Chicago, from 8 to 10 pm.

Open Mic Fridays

Join us every Tuesday night at 7:30 pm for trivia at Eli Tea Bar Chicago.

A weekly writing group with a prompt, held at Eli Tea Bar.

Weekly trivia night at Eli Tea Bar Chicago every Tuesday at 7:30 pm, with team registration by phone.

A weekly Thursday evening event at Eli Tea Bar where participants can bring supplies or use provided coloring sheets.

Weekly open mic night at Eli Tea Bar Chicago every Friday from 8 to 10 pm, welcoming all talents.

A weekly writing group with a prompt, meeting every Monday at 7 pm at Eli Tea Bar.

Weekly trivia night held every Tuesday at 7:30 pm at Eli Tea Bar Chicago, with team registration by phone and categories posted on Instagram.

A weekly art and craft night held every Thursday from 8 pm to 10 pm at Eli Tea Bar.

Open Mic night every Friday from 8 pm to 10 pm at Eli Tea Bar Chicago, welcoming talents of all kinds.

An event titled 'Date My Hot Friend' scheduled for July 29, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM. Participants are encouraged to prepare PowerPoint presentations or Google Slides, with props and costumes highly encouraged. The event includes a presentation segment with a maximum of 3 people per team, prescreened PowerPoints, and a Q&A session. Attendees should get permission from their friends before presenting. A confirmation email will be sent a week prior to the event.

Date My Hot Friend

A weekly Thursday evening event at Eli Tea Bar where participants can bring supplies or enjoy a coloring sheet.

Eli Tea Bar is a highly-rated establishment known for its charming atmosphere and diverse tea menu, including hot, iced, and herbal options. Reviewers appreciate the unique offerings and friendly service, though some mention that the iced tea can be watered down and parking may be challenging. Overall, it is regarded as a cozy spot with a chill vibe and cute merchandise.

Detroit’s LGBTQ+ community is diffuse but active, with many queer-friendly bars and organizations spread across the city and suburbs rather than concentrated in a single area.

Eli Tea Bar

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Upcoming events

July 2026

Monday Night Writers Group

Trivia Tuesdays

Date My Hot Friend

Art & Craft Night Chicago

Open Mic Fridays

Past events (last 90 days)

April 2026

Monday Night Writers Group

Trivia Tuesdays

Monday Night Writers Group

Trivia Tuesdays

May 2026

Monday Night Writers Group

Art & Craft Night Chicago

Open Mic Fridays

Trivia Tuesdays

July 2026

Monday Night Writers Group

Trivia Tuesdays

Art & Craft Night Chicago

Open Mic Fridays

Monday Night Writers Group

Monday Night Writers Group

Trivia Tuesdays

Art & Craft Night Chicago

Open Mic Fridays

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