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"One Detroit Weekend" shares upcoming arts and cultural events, festivals and other happenings around Southeast Michigan each week. The series is produced in partnership with 90.9 WRCJ.

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Metro Detroit is packed with interesting events happening this weekend, including the Sail Detroit festival along the Detroit Riverfront, Detroit’s annual Ribs R&amp;B Music Festival in Hart Plaza and the Milford Memories Summer Festival. Plus, commemorate Detroit&#8217;s 1867 World Base Ball Tournament in Greenfield Village by watching America&#8217;s pastime played by the rules of 1867.
One Detroit contributor Haley Taylor of 90.9 WRCJ shares what’s happening around the region this weekend on “One Detroit Weekend.”
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<li>Celebrate the vibrant maritime history of Detroit at the <a href="https://saildetroit.com/">Sail Detroit 2025</a> festival through August 10 along the Detroit Riverfront featuring tall ship tours and viewing.</li>
<li>The winner of the 2025 Cinetopia film festival’s Audience Award for Best U.S. Documentary, <a href="https://marquee-arts.org/event-page/?showingId=952586&amp;eventId=952585">“1969: Killers, Freaks, and Radicals”</a> returns to the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor August 8-9. Director Andrew Templeton will participate in a post-film discussion.</li>
<li>Genesee County Parks invites the community to the <a href="https://geneseecountyparks.org/calendar/#/events/lltO3sIRXs/instances/n3ZHZ0rLmO/">Fantastical Fairytale Festival</a> taking place in Flint on August 9. Costumes are encouraged.</li>
<li>Detroit’s annual <a href="https://www.ribsrnbmusicfestival.com/">Ribs R&amp;B Music Festival</a> returns to Hart Plaza August 8-10 for a summertime celebration of barbecue and music.</li>
<li>The <a href="https://www.milfordmemories.com/">Milford Memories Summer Festival</a> takes place downtown Milford August 8 &#8211; 10. The event includes a corn hole tournament, rock climbing tower and beer tent.</li>
<li>The <a href="https://www.thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/world-tournament-of-historic-base-ball">World Tournament of Historic Base Ball</a> returns to Walnut Grove in Greenfield Village August 9-10, featuring teams playing America&#8217;s pastime by the rules of 1867.</li>
<li>The <a href="https://www.oakgov.com/community/airports/open-house-air-show">Festival of Flight</a> comes to the Oakland County International Airport in Waterford on August 10. The event includes an airshow, historic aircraft and rides.</li>
<li>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/624293623376027/">Motor City Greek Weekend Cookout</a> takes place in Roosevelt Park in front of The Station at Michigan Central on August 10, featuring food trucks, vendors, step show, a community service presentation, and more.</li>
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One Detroit Weekend | Things to Do in Detroit this weekend: August 8, 2025

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Southeast Michigan has something for everyone this weekend, including the Blue Water SandFest, Frankenmuth Flower Festival and the Belle Isle Art Fair. Plus, enjoy a night out under the stars in Commerce Township at the Rockin’ Under the Stars concert and check out the Sidewalk Festival in Detroit. And, there are plenty of other fun events around the region. 
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<li>Cyndi Lauper’s <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/cyndi-lauper">“Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour</a>” comes to Pine Knob Music Theatre this evening with special guest Jake Wesley Rogers.</li>
<li>The 10th <a href="https://www.sidewalkdetroit.com/">Sidewalk Festival</a> takes place through August 2 at Eliza Howell Park in Detroit, highlighting creativity in outdoor and public spaces. The event features interactive installations, music, dance and community-centered workshops.</li>
<li>The<a href="https://www.bluewatersandfest.com/"> Blue Water SandFest</a> takes place at the Fort Gratiot Light Station County Park in Port Huron through August 3. The event includes free sand sculpting lessons, a kids’ sand box and music festival.</li>
<li>The<a href="https://www.frankenmuth.org/events/flower-festival/"> Frankenmuth Flower Festival</a> comes to Grandpa Tiny’s Farm through August 3, featuring dinner in the sunflowers, yoga in the sunflowers, craft vendors, food trucks and more.</li>
<li>The <a href="https://www.dearbornhomecoming.com/">Dearborn Homecoming Festival</a> returns to Ford Field Park through August 3 including live music from “The War and Treaty” and “Third Eye Blind,” cultural experiences for all-ages, fireworks, an artis district, carnival rides, food trucks, and more.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.arisedetroit.org/">Arise Detroit!</a> invites the community to the <a href="https://www.arisedetroit.org/">19th Annual Neighborhoods Day</a> taking place in multiple locations on August 2. A list of Neighborhoods Day events is available on their <a href="https://www.arisedetroit.org/">website</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://lakesareachamber.com/events-calendar/#!event/2025/8/2/rockin-apos">Rockin’ Under the Stars</a> returns to the Multi-Lakes Conservation Association in Commerce Township on August 2. This year’s event will have live music from two local acts, Dan Tillery Music and Magic Bus.</li>
<li>The <a href="https://www.belleisleartfair.com/">Belle Isle Art Fair</a> takes place at the Belle Isle State Park August 2-3, featuring over 100 artists ,hands-on art projects, live music, a beer tent, and more.</li>
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One Detroit Weekend | Things to Do in Detroit this weekend: August 1, 2025

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Southeast Michigan has something for everyone this weekend, including the Fowlerville Family Fair, the Arab &amp; Chaldean Festival and the Michigan Brewers Guild Summer Beer Festival. Plus, bring your four-legged friends to downtown Northville for Barks &amp; Brews and take part in the Chinatown Block Party in Detroit. And, there are plenty of other fun events around the region. Contributor Peter Whorf of 90.9 WRCJ shares what’s coming up on “One Detroit Weekend.” 
Upcoming Events:  
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.fowlervillefamilyfair.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fowlerville Family Fair</a> takes place at the Fowlerville Fairgrounds through July 26. The fair includes a rodeo, carnival rides and classic fair food.  </li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.sterlingheights.gov/2138/Sterlingfest" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sterlingfest Art and Music Fair</a> comes to the Sterling Heights City Center through July 26, featuring visual artists, musicians, comedians, jugglers, food trucks and more. </li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Michigan Brewers Guild invites beer fans to the <a href="https://www.mibeer.com/Events/summer-beer-festival-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Summer Beer Festival</a> at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti July 25-26. The festival offers hundreds of beers from breweries across the state. </li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.yalebolognafestival.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yale Bologna Festival</a> takes place in downtown Yale July 25-27, featuring parades, a pageant and a bologna ring toss. </li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://detroitchinatownvisioncommittee.org/block-party" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chinatown Block Party</a> takes place July 26 at the corner of Cass Avenue and Peterboro Street, the site of Detroit’s historic Chinatown. The event, organized by the Detroit Chinatown Vision Committee, features a <a href="https://www.detroitpbs.org/news-media/one-detroit/curtis-chins-new-memoir-chronicles-life-lessons-learned-in-a-chinese-restaurant/">book reading and signing with Curtis Chin</a>, a film screening, Mahjong lessons, food, entertainment and more.  </li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/4119498331630955/?active_tab=discussion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barks &amp; Brews</a> comes to downtown Northville on July 26. The pet-friendly event includes access to pet adoption services, free entertainment, premium pet retailers, refreshments and more. </li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">LGBT Detroit hosts the <a href="https://www.lgbtdetroit.org/hotterthanjuly" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hotter than July: Palmer Park Picnic</a> on July 26 at Palmer Park in Detroit, featuring live music, dancing, local artists, wellness and health resources and more. </li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://arabandchaldeanfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arab &amp; Chaldean Festival</a> returns to Hart Plaza in Detroit July 26-27 to celebrate Middle Eastern culture with music, dancing, fashion and food. </li>
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One Detroit Weekend | Things to do around Detroit this weekend: July 25, 2025

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There’s a diverse lineup of events coming to the Detroit area this weekend, including the African World Festival, Festa Italiana and Little Asian Bites: Mini Night Market Five. Plus, summer festivals continue with the Detroit Festival of Books, the Festival of Chariots and the Farmington Founders Festival. One Detroit contributors <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cecelia Sharpe</a> and <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/peter-whorf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peter Whorf</a> of 90.9 WRCJ share what’s coming up around the region this weekend.
Upcoming Events: 
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.theannarborartfair.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ann Arbor Art Fair</a> takes place in downtown Ann Arbor through July 19. The fair is one of the largest outdoor art fairs in the nation with hundreds of artists displaying their work.</li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://allevents.in/flat-rock/flat-rock-summer-blast-2025/200028131152940%22%20/l%20%22google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Flat Rock Summer Blast 2025</a> takes place at Flat Rock Community Park through July 19. The three-day event includes live entertainment, a basketball tournament, helicopter rides, a petting zoo and more. </li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://foundersfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Farmington Founders Festival</a> takes place in downtown Farmington through July 19, featuring a 5K color run, parade, dog-friendly events, a crafters market, a beer tent and more. </li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.thewright.org/african-world-festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener">African World Festival</a>, hosted by the Charles H. Wright Museum, returns to Hart Plaza in Detroit July 18-20. The festival features food, music, dance performances, educational programming and more. </li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://iaccm.net/festa-italiana/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Festa Italiana</a> takes over Freedom Hill County Park in Sterling Heights July 18-20. The event includes wine tastings, live entertainment and plenty of pasta to go around. </li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Little Asian Bites and the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy present <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-asian-bites-presents-mini-night-market-five-tickets-1412819995639" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mini Night Market Five</a> at the Dequindre Cut Freight Yard in Detroit on Saturday, July 19. </li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://detroitbookfest.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Festival of Books</a> returns to Eastern Market on Sunday, July 20. The book festival features vintage books, author signings, a children’s book drive, a PBS Books booth and more. </li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The 40th annual <a href="https://thefestivalofchariots.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Festival of Chariots</a> comes to the Novi Civic Center on Sunday, July 20. The festival features live music, dance performances, Henna tattooing, yoga sessions and more. The event is free to the public. </li>
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One Detroit Weekend | Things to do around Detroit this weekend: July 17, 2025

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Summer festivals are continuing around metro Detroit this weekend with the Uncle Sam Jam in Woodhaven and the Michigan Celtic Festival in Saline. And, check out some art at the Wyandotte Street Art Fair and Art in the Park in downtown Plymouth.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
Plus, spend time by the water at the Blue Water Festival during Port Huron’s Boat Week, as well as the Summer Beer and Wine Soirée on the Bay in Grosse Pointe Farms and the Yacht Rock Detroit party along the Detroit River.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> One Detroit contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares what’s coming up around the region this weekend.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.uncle-sam-jam.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Uncle Sam Jam</a> takes over Civic Center Park in Woodhaven through July 13, featuring carnival rides, food, live music, monster truck rides and fireworks. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://artinthepark.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Art in the Park</a> takes place in downtown Plymouth July 11-13. The event is one of Michigan’s largest juried art fairs, with hundreds of artists and creators displaying their work. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.mi-celtic.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michigan Celtic Festival</a> comes to the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds in Saline July 11-12. The festival includes live music, dancing, highland games, and demonstrations in glassworks, ironworks and leathercraft.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://believeinbrighton.com/a-taste-of-brighton-festival/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Taste of Brighton Festival</a> takes place in downtown Brighton July 11-12. The festival highlights local restaurants and retailers, as well as family-friendly activities.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://yachtrockdetroit.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yacht Rock Detroit</a> takes place at Roostertail along the Detroit River July 11-12. Live entertainment includes Foreigner frontman Lou Gramm, a Fleetwood Mac cover band, DJ and more.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://wyandotte.net/arts_and_culture/street_art_fair/index.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wyandotte Street Art Fair</a> takes place in downtown Wyandotte through July 12. As one of the longest-running art fairs in the region, the festival includes hundreds of artists, live music local food samples and more.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://thebluewaterfest.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blue Water Festival</a> takes place during Port Huron Boat Week through July 12 in downtown Port Huron. It includes carnival rides, a street fair, live music, and more. The <a href="https://bycmack.com/">Bayview-Mackinac Yacht Race</a> kicks off on July 12.</li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Grosse Pointe Craft Beer, Wine &amp; Food Festival presents the <a href="https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/augustsoiree" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Summer Beer and Wine Soirée on the Bay</a> at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms on July 13. The event includes wine, beer and seltzer tastings as well as live music.</li>
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One Detroit Weekend | Things to do around Detroit this weekend: July 11, 2025

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Celebrate Fourth of July around metro Detroit this weekend with Clawson’s Fourth of July, a parade in Milford and the Folds of Honor Firecracker 5K in Ann Arbor. Plus, the Royal Oak Taco Fest takes over downtown Royal Oak and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will perform the music of John Williams at the Meadow Brook Amphitheatre. One Detroit contributors <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/peter-whorf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peter Whorf</a> and <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cecelia Sharpe</a> of 90.9 WRCJ share what’s coming up during the holiday weekend.
Upcoming Events:  
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Clawson <a href="https://clawson4thofjuly.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">celebrates Fourth of July</a> with a parade, fireworks, carnival rides, live music and more July 3-4 at Clawson City Park.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://flintwaterfestival.com/info" target="_blank" rel="noopener">10th annual Flint Water Fest</a> takes place July 3-5 at the Downtown Flat Lot in Flint. The festival includes a free concert, carnival rides, a splash park, pickleball and fireworks.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.royaloaktacofest.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Royal Oak Taco Fest</a> brings more than 50 food vendors and restaurants to downtown Royal Oak July 3-6. It also features tequila tastings, lucha libre wrestling, taco eating contests and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Milford <a href="https://www.meetmeinmilford.com/downtown-events/4th-of-july-parade/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4th of July Parade</a> takes place on July 4 along Commerce Street and Main Street, ending at Central Park. The parade includes veterans, color guard, first responders, marching bands and others. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.annarborfirecracker5k.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Folds of Honor Firecracker 5K</a> walk, run and ruck takes place on July 4 in Ann Arbor. The event includes a rucking division, a flag carrying division and a hot dog eating division. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.lightuplivernois.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Light Up Livernois Fashion, Art and Design Festival</a> takes over Livernois Avenue in Detroit on July 5, featuring pop-up shops, local designers, art installations, live music, and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.otakudetroit.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Otaku Detroit Summer Bash: Sunset Drive Edition</a> comes to The Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest July 5-6. The celebration of Japanese pop culture includes cosplay, panels, gaming and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Symphony Orchestra <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/the-music-of-john-williams-with-the-dso" target="_blank" rel="noopener">performs the music of John Williams</a> at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre on July 6. The performance will include some of Williams’ iconic film scores, including “Star Wars” and “Jurassic Park.” </li>
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Eight ways to spend Fourth of July weekend around metro Detroit

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Summer festivals are in full swing this weekend with the Trenton Summer Festival, FrankenFest and the Livonia Spree. There are also opportunities to celebrate the Fourth of July early with Independence Fest and the Red, White &amp; Blues Festival. Plus, check out upcoming performances from Devo at The Fillmore Detroit and a production of “The Wiz” at the Fisher Theatre. One Detroit contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/haley-taylor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Haley Taylor of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares some events coming up on “One Detroit Weekend.” 
Upcoming Events:  
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.trentonmi.org/763/Trenton-Summer-Festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trenton Summer Festival</a> takes place June 27-29. The festival brings vintage market vendors, crafters, food trucks and live music to downtown Trenton. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The 49th annual <a href="https://michiganchallenge.com/general-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michigan Challenge Balloonfest</a> returns to Howell High School June 27-29. The event includes balloon launches, carnival rides, fireworks, kids’ attractions and more.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.indtwp.com/departments/parks_rec_and_seniors/fest/index.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Independence Fest</a> comes to Clintonwood Park in Clarkston on Saturday, June 28. The festival includes a classic car show, a kids’ zone, live music and fireworks.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Devo brings its “<a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/devo-50-years-of-deevolutioncontinued-detroit-michigan-06-28-2025/event/0800623DE6363C18?_gl=1*1dzr5lk*_gcl_au*MTM0NTA1ODI3LjE3NDk4NDM5NTA.*_ga*MTg5MjUxMjk3Ny4xNzQ5ODQzOTUw*_ga_C1T806G4DF*czE3NDk4NDM5NTAkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDk4NDM5NTAkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_H1KKSGW33X*czE3NDk4NDM5NTAkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDk4NDM5NTAkajYwJGwwJGgw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">50 Years of Devolution&#8230;Continued!</a>” tour to The Fillmore Detroit on Saturday, June 28.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.frankenfest.com/porthuron-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FrankenFest</a> takes place on Saturday, June 28 at Fort Gratiot in Port Huron. The festival features magical and mystical attractions, monstrous exhibits and artwork at Michigan’s oldest lighthouse.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.highlanddda.com/events-attractions/red-white-blues-festival/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Red, White &amp; Blues Festival</a> comes to John Street Field in Highland on Saturday, June 28. The annual Independence Day celebration features live music, kids’ activities, food trucks, craft vendors and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.livoniaspree.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Livonia Spree</a> takes place through June 29 at Ford Field in Livonia. The summer festival features rides, live music, fireworks, local food and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Broadway in Detroit presents <a href="https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/events/the-wiz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">performances of “The Wiz”</a> at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit through June 29. The production is a reimagining of “The Wizard of Oz.”</li>
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One Detroit Weekend | Things to do around Detroit this weekend: June 27, 2025

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Festivals, fairs and fireworks take over metro Detroit this weekend and beyond. Celebrate Pride Month with Downriver Pride in Wyandotte, check out a Juneteenth books, music and arts fair in Detroit. And the annual Ford Fireworks take place on Monday along the Detroit Riverwalk. Plus, enjoy a sunset at the Detroit Zoo, Japan Week at the Ann Arbor District Library, and more. One Detroit contributors <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/haley-taylor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Haley Taylor</a> and <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/dave-wagner/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dave Wagner</a> of 90.9 WRCJ share some upcoming events happening around Southeast Michigan this weekend and beyond. 
Upcoming Events:  
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Zoo hosts <a href="https://detroitzoo.org/events/sunset-at-the-zoo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sunset at the Zoo: An Evening Under the Canopy</a> on June 20. The fundraiser features food and refreshments, live entertainment, a silent auction and animal encounters. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.downriverpride.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Downriver Pride</a> takes place at Parking Lot One in downtown Wyandotte June 20-21. The festival includes a bar and retail crawl, community resources and drag performances. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.twelvemilecrossing.com/event/novi-fine-art-fair-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Novi Fine Art Fair</a> takes place at Twelve Oak Crossing at Fountain Walk June 20-22. The art fair includes a variety of handcrafted works ranging from painting and pottery to metalwork and woodworking. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/658253990295069/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Juneteenth Books, Music and Arts Fair</a> returns to The Commons in Detroit on June 21, bringing together Black authors, vendors, performers and artists. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://aadl.org/japanweek" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ann Arbor Japan Week 2025</a> takes place at the Ann Arbor District Library through June 21 in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Japanese Studies. This weekend’s events include a flower arrangement demonstration, a calligraphy performance and storytime with a music teacher. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.bay-rama.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bay-Rama Fishfly Festival</a> runs through June 22 in downtown New Baltimore. The festival features carnival rides, a parade and entertainment along the waterfront. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.lansingfiesta.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lansing Fiesta and Carnival</a> takes place at Adado River Front Park in downtown Lansing through June 22. The event celebrates the community with live music and food vendors. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://theparade.org/ford-fireworks/rooftop-party/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ford Fireworks</a>, hosted by The Parade Company, return to the Detroit Riverfront on June 23. The annual fireworks show is one of the largest in the Midwest.</li>
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Ways to celebrate Pride Month, Juneteenth and more around metro Detroit

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School is out for summer, and it’s time to celebrate with the Hamburg Family Fun Fest and the School’s Out Stand-Up Comedy event. Plus, celebrate Father’s Day with a cupcake-making class and Juneteenth with a community picnic. There is also the Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival, Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival and more. One Detroit contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/dave-wagner/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dave Wagner of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares what’s coming up around metro Detroit this weekend and beyond.
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Country music singer-songwriter <a href="https://thearetha.com/tm-event/jamey-johnson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jamey Johnson performs</a> at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in Detroit on Friday, June 13.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Northville Art House hosts its <a href="https://northvillearthouse.org/artmarket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">outdoor art market</a> June 13-15 featuring artwork from local and regional artists as well as food trucks.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Rustic Leaf Brewing in Waterford Township hosts a <a href="https://allevents.in/waterford-township/fathers-day-cupcake-class/100001355766446939" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Father’s Day Cupcake Class</a> on Saturday, June 14. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://aadl.org/a2caf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival</a> comes to the Ann Arbor District Library Jun 14-15, featuring meet-and-greets with creators, panel discussions and other graphic novel vendors.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Hamburg-Family-Fun-Fest-100063801082338/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hamburg Family Fun Fest</a> takes place at Manly Bennet Park in Hamburg Township through June 15, featuring carnival rides, fireworks, a classic car show and food vendors. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="http://bavarianfestival.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival</a> returns to downtown Frankenmuth through June 15. The festival includes polka, beer, bratwurst, duck races and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle hosts the <a href="https://www.comedycastle.com/event/schools-out-stand-up-comedy-for-teachers-by-teachers-2/mark-ridleys-comedy-castle/royal-oak/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">School’s Out Stand Up Comedy For Teachers By Teachers</a> event on Wednesday, June 18. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The 4th annual We Gon Be Alright <a href="https://allevents.in/detroit/4th-annual-we-gon-be-alright-juneteenth-community-celebration/100001323356327399" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Juneteenth community picnic celebration</a> takes place at Corrigan Park in Detroit on Thursday, June 19, featuring stand-up comedy, a kids book fair, a history talk show, food vendors and more.</li>
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One Detroit Weekend | Things to do around Detroit this weekend: June 13, 2025

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Detroit is celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month and Irish culture this weekend with the Irish Festival at Greenmead Historical Park and Motor City Pride in Hart Plaza. Art on the Grand takes place in downtown Farmington, the Westside Art Hop happens in Ann Arbor, and there’s a PeaceFest in Waterford. 
Plus, don’t miss performances from Mt. Joy at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, a Detroit Symphony Orchestra concert at Chandler Park, and comedian Josh Johnson’s “The Flowers Tour” at The Fillmore. One Detroit contributors Haley Taylor and Dave Wagner of 90.9 WRCJ share what’s coming up around metro Detroit this weekend. 
Upcoming Events:  
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Indie rock band Mt. Joy brings its “<a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/mt-joy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hope We Have Fun Tour</a>” to the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights on June 6.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://motorcityirishfest.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Motor City Irish Festival</a> takes place at Greenmead Historical Park in Livonia June 6-8, featuring Celtic bands, Irish dancing, whiskey tastings and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Symphony Orchestra hosts its <a href="https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/24-25-spring/chandler-park-sounds-of-summer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chandler Park Sounds of Summer concert</a> in Detroit on June 7. The free concert will feature Detroit Symphony musicians, Larry Lee and the Back in the Day Band, the Jauron Perry Quintet and Testimony Sings.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://motorcitypride.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Motor City Pride</a> returns to Hart Plaza June 7-8. It’s Michigan’s largest LGBTQ+ celebration with parades, performances, food trucks and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.artonthegrand.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Art on the Grand</a> takes over downtown Farmington June 7-8. The fine arts fair features more than 100 juried artists, handmade goods and live music.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://peace-fest.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PeaceFest Arts &amp; Music Festival</a> takes place at L.A. Café in Waterford June 7-8. The festival includes over 100 local artists, live music and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.westsidearthop.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Westside Art Hop</a> happens in Ann Arbor June 7-8 along Mt. Vernon Avenue and the surrounding neighborhood. The event is an art walk and art fair, featuring artists showcasing their work right from home on their porches. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Comedian Josh Johnson brings his “<a href="https://www.joshjohnsoncomedy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Flowers Tour</a>” to The Fillmore in Detroit on June 8. Johnson is an Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, actor and NAACP award-winner. </li>
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One Detroit Weekend | Things to do around Detroit this weekend: June 6, 2025

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Metro Detroit is full of festivals this weekend, including the Grosse Ile IslandFest, Ferndale Pride, the Ann Arbor Water Lantern Festival and Spring VegFest. Plus, there are art fairs in Detroit and downtown Pinckney, a medieval fair at Canterbury Village, and Bark on Biddle dog festival. One Detroit contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares what’s coming up this weekend around the region. 
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.grosseileislandfest.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Grosse Ile IslandFest</a> takes place May 30 – June 1. The festival features live music, carnival rides, family-friendly activities, and local food vendors.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://360eventproductions.com/events/bark-on-biddle/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bark on Biddle</a> takes place May 30 – June 1 along the downtown Wyandotte Riverfront off Oak Street. The festival features dog parades and contests as well as pet-friendly vendors. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://ferndalepride.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ferndale Pride</a> takes place in downtown Ferndale on May 31. The celebration includes music, vendors and family-friendly events.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/ann-arbor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ann Arbor Water Lantern Festival</a> takes place May 31 at Kensington Metropark in Milford. The festival invites participants to write down their hope or a letter to a loved one and send it out into the water. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.palmerparkartfair.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Palmer Park Art Fair</a> runs May 31 – June 1 at Palmer Park in Detroit. Enjoy art from local artists, live music and food vendors. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.canterburyvillage.com/event/cv-medieval-faire/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Canterbury Village Medieval Faire</a> takes place May 31 – June 1 and June 7-8. The event includes jousting, crafts, music, and other medieval-themed fun. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The 33rd annual <a href="https://www.brightoncoc.org/art-in-the-park/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Art in the Park</a> takes place in downtown Pinckney May 31 – June 1. The event highlights artists across a variety of media, entertainment, food and community vendors. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://vegmichigan.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spring VegFest</a> comes to Eastern Market Sheds 5 &amp; 6 on June 1. The festival includes more than 100 plant-based food vendors, live cooking demonstrations, sustainability resources, free samples and a kid zone.</li>
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One Detroit Weekend | Things to do around Detroit this weekend: May 30, 2025

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Memorial Day weekend is a time to honor the country’s fallen heroes. People can commemorate the holiday with the “Our War Too: Women in Service” exhibit at the Henry Ford Museum. Plus, there are ways to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the Detroit Institute of Arts and a Detroit City Football Club game.
Plus, Movement Music Festival takes over Hart Plaza in Detroit, the Kensington Art Fair brings sculpture, paintings and more to Milford, and the Charles H. Wright Museum hosts an African Liberation Weekend. One Detroit contributors <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cecelia Sharpe</a> and <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/peter-whorf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peter Whorf</a> of 90.9 WRCJ share a handful of events happening around the region this weekend and beyond.
Upcoming Events:  
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Institute of Arts hosts <a href="https://dia.org/events/friday-night-live-asian-sound-revolution" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Asian Sound Revolution</a> in the Rivera Court on May 23 as part of its Friday Night Live! Series. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Northville Chamber of Commerce hosts the 38th annual <a href="https://www.northville.org/events/details/northville-flower-sale-38th-annual-5330" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Northville Flower Sale</a> May 23-24. Locally-grown perennials, herbs, annuals, roses, shrubs, and more will be available to buy. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit City Football Club hosts an <a href="https://www.detcityfc.com/2025-mens-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Night</a> at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck on May 24. They play the Charleston Battery. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit hosts an <a href="https://www.thewright.org/african-liberation-weekend" target="_blank" rel="noopener">African Liberation Weekend</a> May 23-25 featuring music, panel discussions, family activities, and celebrations of the African diaspora. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://movementfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Movement Music Festival</a> takes place May 24-26 at Hart Plaza in Detroit. It&#8217;s one of the largest electronic music festivals in the country. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.kensingtonartfair.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kensington Art Fair</a> takes place at Kensington Metropark in Milford May 24-26. The fair will feature sculptures, paintings, jewelry and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/our-war-too/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Our War Too: Women in Service”</a> exhibit comes to the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn May 25-Sept. 7. The exhibit highlights the contributions women made during World War II. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://mocadetroit.org/gun-violence-memorial-project/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Gun Violence Memorial Project</a> is on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit through Aug. 10. The project is a living monument that honors people who have lost their lives to gun violence.</li>
</ul>

One Detroit Weekend | Things to do around Detroit this weekend: May 23, 2025

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Metro Detroit is jam-packed with events happening this weekend, including the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra’s season finale, a spring market at the Chelsea Community Fair, and the Wyandotte Collectibles Fair.
There is also a Comedy Challenge Kickoff in Royal Oak and a celebration of what would have been Malcolm X’s 100th birthday at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Plus, enjoy a film screening with a live score during the KYLYN AAPI Arts and Culture Festival for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. 
One Detroit contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/peter-whorf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peter Whorf of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares what’s happening around the region this weekend on “One Detroit Weekend.” 
Upcoming Events: 
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The KYLYN AAPI Arts &amp; Culture Festival presents a <a href="https://www.kylynfest.com/schedule/#jiraiya" target="_blank" rel="noopener">film screening of “Jiraiya the Hero,”</a> featuring a live score performed by musicians Kioto Aoki, Haruhi Kobayashi and Mai Sugimoto, on May 16 at the Ann Arbor District Library Downtown Branch. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The City of Wyandotte hosts the first-ever <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WyandotteMichigan/photos/join-us-for-the-first-ever-wyandotte-collectibles-fair-a-fresh-spin-on-a-longtim/1097014002461684/?_rdr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wyandotte Collectibles Fair</a> at Yack Arena on May 16, featuring a wide variety of antiques, vintage items and collectibles. Parking for the event is available at Wyandotte City Hall. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 <a href="https://a2so.org/24-25-season-finale/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Season Finale concert</a> takes place on May 17 at the Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor. The concert features performances of Katherine Balch’s “musica pyralis” and Gustav Mahler’s “Symphony No. 5.” </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit celebrates the life and legacy of Malcolm X in recognition of what would have been his 100th birthday on May 17. <a href="https://www.thewright.org/about/news/malcolm-x-100-honoring-legacy-revolutionary-activist-leader" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Malcolm X at 100: Honoring a Legacy”</a> will include discussions, performances and workshops about Malcolm X, the Civil Rights Movement and Black liberation. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://finderskeepersvintagemarket.com/dates-locations-and-ticket-links/%22%20/h%EF%B7%9FHYPERLINK%20%22https://finderskeepersvintagemarket.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Finders Keepers Biggest Spring Market</a> takes place on May 18 at the Chelsea Community Fair, featuring vintage items, handcrafted goods and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.comedycastle.com/event/detroit2l-a-kick-off/mark-ridleys-comedy-castle/royal-oak/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit2LA Comedy Challenge Kickoff</a> comes to Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle in Royal Oak on May 20. The event showcases local comics auditioning for a chance to fly to Los Angeles and perform at some of the top comedy clubs in the country.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Tipping Point Theatre in Northville presents <a href="https://www.tippingpointtheatre.com/season-17/lungs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Lungs,”</a> a raw, intimate story about a couple navigating love, fear and climate anxiety. The play runs through June 1. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Discovery Center of Macomb in Mount Clemens hosts <a href="https://discoverymacomb.org/events/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Discovery Fridays</a> every Friday, with new activities each week as well as crafts and popcorn. </li>
</ul>

One Detroit Weekend | Things to do around Detroit this weekend: May 16, 2025

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Celebrate Mother’s Day around Detroit this weekend with a Pre-Mother&#8217;s Day R&amp;B Jam at the Fox Theatre and a Mother’s Day Run &amp; Walk on Belle Isle. Plus, spend time outside at a yard sale in a historic Detroit neighborhood or the Back Yard Art Fair in Ferndale. There’s also a handful of upcoming performances such as “The Central Park Five” opera, “The Secret Garden: The Musical” and more. One Detroit contributors <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cecelia Sharpe</a> and <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/peter-whorf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peter Whorf</a> share our weekly roundup of upcoming events on “One Detroit Weekend.”
Upcoming Events: 
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Motor City Entertainment Group hosts the <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/tyrese" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pre-Mother&#8217;s Day R&amp;B Jam</a> May 9 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, featuring R&amp;B legends Tyrese, Kelly Price and Keke Wyatt.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Players Guild of Dearborn <a href="https://www.playersguildofdearborn.org/ragtime/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">presents their production of the “Ragtime”</a> on May 9-11 and 16-18. The Broadway classic weaves together the lives of immigrants, African Americans and the upper class in early 20th-century America. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.backyardartfair.com/new-page" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Back Yard Art Fair</a> in Ferndale on May 10 will feature handmade goods by local artists, music and food trucks.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Goddess Racing Series hosts the <a href="https://www.detroitmothersdayrun.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Mother’s Day Run/Walk</a> on May 10 at Belle Isle. The event includes 10K and 5K races, a 1-mile fun run, a 200-meter Kids’ Dash, handcycling and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://allevents.in/detroit/indian-village-yard-sale/200027989035243" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Village Yard Sale</a> takes place May 10-11 in Detroit’s historic Indian Village neighborhood, featuring antiques, furniture, children’s items, home decor and more. The yard sale will also offer free flowers for mothers on Sunday while supplies last.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Broadway in Detroit brings <a href="https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/events/cat-kid-comic-club-the-musical/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Cat Kid Comic Club The Musical”</a> to the Fisher Theatre in Detroit on May 10-11. The children’s musical is based on Dav Pilkey’s book series. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://detroitopera.org/show/the-central-park-five/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“The Central Park Five” opera</a> comes to the Detroit Opera House May 10, 16 and 18. The opera tells the true story of five young men who were wrongfully convicted and their fight for justice. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Grosse Pointe Theatre presents <a class="Hyperlink SCXW154801073 BCX0" href="https://gpt.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">“The Secret Garden: The Musical”</a> at the Parcells Auditorium in Grosse Pointe Woods through May 11. The musical tells a heartwarming story of loss, healing and rebirth.</li>
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One Detroit Weekend | Things to do around Detroit this weekend: May 9, 2025

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Metro Detroit offers ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and more this weekend. There’s also an antique market in Davisburg and an event that celebrates women from Southeast Michigan.
Plus, check out performances like The R&amp;B Invitation Tour and “The Music Man.” One Detroit contributors <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/haley-taylor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Haley Taylor</a> and <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/peter-whorf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peter Whorf</a> share a list of events and activities coming up around the region on “One Detroit Weekend.”
Upcoming Events:  
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The KYLYN AAPI Arts and Culture Festival hosts <a href="https://aadl.org/node/639414" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spinning The Thread of Life: The Documentary Shorts of Toko Shiiki</a>, followed by a Q&amp;A with Shiiki and Yen Azzaro, at the Ann Arbor District Library Downtown Branch on May 2.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Symphony Orchestra invites the public to its <a href="https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/24-25-spring/relaxed-open-rehearsal-carnival-of-the-animals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">relaxed open rehearsal May 2</a> for “Carnival of the Animals,” a performance designed for individuals on the autism spectrum and with other sensory sensitivities. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Birmingham Village Players presents <a href="https://birminghamvillageplayers.com/music-man/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“The Music Man”</a> on May 2-4, 9-11 and 15-18. The musical follows Professor Harold Hill’s efforts to reawaken a town through the power of music.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/the-rb-invitation-tour" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The R&amp;B Invitation Tour</a> comes to the Fox Theatre in Detroit on May 3 featuring R&amp;B legends Joe, Musiq Soulchild and Eric Benét.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Broadway in Detroit presents <a href="https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/events/forbidden-broadway/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole A Song”</a> on May 3 at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit. The production is an all-new version of the 1982 original. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.miantiquefestival.com/davisburg-antique-market" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Davisburg Antique Market</a> comes to Springfield Oaks County Park May 3-4. The event offers everything from furniture, vintage clothing, jewelry, home decor and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://detroitcincodemayoparade.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">60th annual Cinco de Mayo Parade</a> takes place on May 4 in Southwest Detroit, starting at Patton Park and ending in Clark Park. The parade features floats, music, dancing, food vendors, family-friendly activities and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://miwf.org/celebrating-women/womanup-celebrate-events/2025-womanup-celebrate-southeast-michigan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michigan Women Forward: 2025 WomanUp &amp; Celebrate Southeast Michigan</a> takes place on May 7 at Huntington Place in Detroit. The event honors seven local women who are leaders in their careers and made a positive impact on society. </li>
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One Detroit Weekend: Things to do around Detroit this weekend: May 2, 2025

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The Corktown Music Festival brings a variety of music to the Detroit neighborhood this weekend, and the Livingston County Concert Band presents “Dance the Night Away” in Howell. Enjoy nature with Art in the Trees at Detroit’s Palmer Park and Whimsical Woodlands at the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills. Plus, check out performances from The Farmington Players and the Malandain Ballet Biarritz at the Detroit Opera. One Detroit contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/haley-taylor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Haley Taylor of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares some events coming up in and around metro Detroit this weekend and beyond.  
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Farmington Players start their <a href="https://www.farmingtonplayers.org/events/sister-act" target="_blank" rel="noopener">production of “Sister Act,”</a> based on the film of the same name, at the Farmington Players Barn in Farmington Hills. The musical comedy runs April 25 through May 18. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://corktownmusicfestival.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Corktown Music Festival</a>, which runs through April 26, brings a variety of punk, folk, country and rock music to nine venues in the Corktown Detroit neighborhood. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Creative Society presents <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1089720666527971&amp;set=pcb.1089722169861154" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pieces of Detroit</a>, a free arts and culture event celebrating the relationship between Detroit’s Corktown and Mexicantown communities. The April 26 event features a mural installation, live performances, food and resource vendors.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://detroitopera.org/show/malandain-ballet-biarritz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Malandain Ballet Biarritz</a> comes to the Detroit Opera April 26-27 for an evening and a matinee performance and a pre-performance talk. Led by Artistic Director Thierry Malandain, the group is known for its choreography inspired by Vivaldi’s famous “Four Seasons.” </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">“<a href="https://www.facebook.com/threadsofpassage" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Threads of Passage: From Vietnam to America</a>” by artist Linh My Troung is on display at the Annex Gallery in Highland Park April 26 through May 18. The exhibit, which commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, features interactive installations about Vietnamese boat refugees.  ds</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Palmer Park Art Fair presents <a href="https://allevents.in/highland%20park/art-in-the-trees/200027352463646" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Art in the Trees</a>, which brings large-scale sculptures, paintings and music to Palmer Park in Detroit on April 27, as part of its annual Earth Day celebration.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills hosts <a href="https://www.johnsonnaturecenter.org/events/whimsical-woodlands-event" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Whimsical Woodlands</a> on April 27. Attendees can visit the Forest Fairy Village, get their face painted, do crafts and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Livingston County Concert Band presents “<a href="https://www.lccbmusic.org/concert-dates" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dance the Night Away</a>” on April 27 at the Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center in Howell High School.  </li>
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One Detroit Weekend | Things to do around Detroit this weekend: April 25, 2025

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Metro Detroit offers events for Earth Day, Arab American Heritage Month and Easter this weekend. Plus, the Concert of Colors Neighborhood Series brings its “Gospel Meets the Blues” performance to Harpos Concert Theater in Detroit and the boy band B5 brings a 2000s-themed concert to El Club in Southwest Detroit. There are also performances of “The Addams Family: A Musical Comedy” at the Fox Theatre in Detroit and the world premiere of “Awakened” at Planet Ant Theatre in Hamtramck. One Detroit contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/peter-whorf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peter Whorf of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares a handful of events happening around the region this weekend.  
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">El Club in Southwest Detroit hosts <a href="https://elclubdetroit.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Club 2000,”</a> a 2000s-themed night of nostalgia featuring the boy band B5. The show takes place on April 18.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Canterbury Village hosts the <a href="https://www.canterburyvillage.com/event/eggstravaganza/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Canterbury Eggstravaganza</a> in celebration of Easter on April 18-19. Children can take part in the helicopter egg drop, visit the petting zoo, play lawn games, and watch a magic show.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Arab American National Museum hosts the <a href="https://arabamericanmuseum.org/event/yalla-eat-culinary-walking-tour/?event_date=2025-04-19" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yalla Eat! Culinary Walking Tour</a> on April 19. Attendees can sample food from grocery stores, restaurants, spice shops and bakeries in East Dearborn. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Concert of Colors Neighborhood Series presents <a href="https://www.concertofcolors.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Gospel Meets the Blues”</a> at Harpos Concert Theatre in Detroit on April 20. The concert features Thornetta Davis, Rev. Robert Jones and the Jones Family, and Nikki D and The Sisters of Thunder. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Preservation of Jazz Monday Night Music Series presents <a href="https://jazzcafedetroit.com/events/April-2025/The-Phyllis-Hyman-Tribute-ft.-Lady-Vonne" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“A Tribute to Phyllis Hyman”</a> featuring vocalist Lady Vonne at Aretha’s Jazz Cafe in Detroit on April 21.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/the-addams-family" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“The Addams Family: A Musical Comedy”</a> comes to the Fox Theatre in Detroit April 22-27. The musical follows the classic characters Wednesday Addams and her parents, Gomez and Morticia. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit hosts <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/oac/experience/event-calendar/2025/04/23/earth-day-crafts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Earth Day Crafts</a> on April 23. Crafts are included with the price of admission. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Planet Ant Theatre’s Farm Team presents the world premiere of its original production, <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theater-awakened-a-world-premiere-play-from-the-planet-ant-farm-team-tickets-1278869155069" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Awakened,”</a> on April 18, 19, 25, and 26. The story is a retelling of the classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs fairy tale. </li>
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One Detroit Weekend | Things to do around Detroit this weekend: April 18, 2025

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It’s home opening day for the Detroit Tigers on Friday and two comedy greats are making their way to Detroit’s Fox Theatre this weekend. Plus, Astronomicon 8 comes to the Ann Arbor Mariott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest hotel. Also, don’t miss a handful of performances, including “The Book of Mormon” at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit, “Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr.” at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, and Dixon’s Violin Live at the Novi Civic Center. One Detroit contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares what else is coming up around metro Detroit this weekend and beyond.  
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The University of Michigan Department of Theatre &amp; Drama presents <a href="https://smtd.umich.edu/programs/our-oz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Our Oz”</a> on April 3-5 and 11-13 at the Arthur Miller Theatre in Ann Arbor. The play is a re-imagining of the classic “Wizard of Oz” story told through a BIPOC and queer lens.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">It’s <a href="https://www.mlb.com/tigers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">home opening day for the Detroit Tigers</a> as the team takes on the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park on April 4. The series continues on April 5 and 6 in downtown Detroit.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.astronomicon.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Astronomicon 8</a> comes to the Ann Arbor Mariott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest hotel April 4-6. The pop culture convention features music performances, vendor exhibitions with comics and memorabilia, and meet-and-greets with various celebrities. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler bring their <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/tina-fey-amy-phoeler" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Restless Leg Tour</a> to the Fox Theatre in Detroit on April 4-5. It will be an evening of jokes, interactive segments and a Q&amp;A session after.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.dixonsviolin.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dixon’s Violin</a> is at the Novi Civic Center on April 5. Dixon is a classically trained violinist who takes the instrument to different heights with a unique blend of melodies, harmonies and rhythms. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Clinton Township hosts a production of <a href="https://www.macombcenter.com/events/2024-2025-season/2025-04/madagascar-jr-atwas.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawIy3zdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaJSF0hIyFTVW-id9pXmqq51kCK_d4PVxF3KjSn5JLxEPfASYi9FTqAsPA_aem_7QwrLS8JBOcnvCbwg-VwKw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr.”</a> April 5-6. The musical is based on the blockbuster DreamWorks film.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Broadway in Detroit brings <a href="https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/events/the-book-of-mormon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“The Book of Mormon” to the Fisher Theatre</a> in Detroit for performances through April 6. The acclaimed satirical musical comedy was written by the creators of South Park.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The award-winning Broadway musical <a href="https://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/chicago?fbclid=IwY2xjawIy3nBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaG3bFvjoR1zHFhOpw5rv9e2TLINBDfATbu_8wu3i-fA6Q9aVJ4YfUzt9A_aem_Fiz3L79tv563onoPou9fTQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Chicago” comes to the Wharton Center</a> for the Performing Arts in East Lansing April 8-13.</li>
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One Detroit Weekend | Things to do around Detroit this weekend: April 4, 2025

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Detroit has a variety of offerings this weekend, including the 63rd annual Ann Arbor Film Festival, the Totally Rad Vintage Fest and the White Lake Oaks Spring Arts and Crafts Show.  
Plus, there are a handful of performances coming to town, including “Swan Lake,” “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Josiah Queen’s “My Promised Land” Tour and the legendary electronic music group Kraftwerk. One Detroit contributors <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/">Cecelia Sharpe</a> and <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/dave-wagner/">Dave Wagner</a> of 90.9 WRCJ share some events coming up around metro Detroit this weekend and beyond. 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Electronic Music Group <a href="https://www.axs.com/events/776346/kraftwerk-tickets" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kraftwerk brings its Multimedia Tour</a> to the Masonic Cathedral Theatre in Detroit on March 28. The tour marks the 50th anniversary of the group’s album “Autobahn.” </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The 2nd annual <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/9695697320464790/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">White Lake Oaks Spring Arts &amp; Crafts Show</a> takes place March 29 at the White Lake Oaks Golf Course. The free event will feature more than 40 vendors. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/totally-rad-vintage-fest-detroit-9l7qtt58?c=website" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Totally Rad Vintage Fest</a> comes to Huntington Place in Detroit March 29-30. The event features vendors offering clothing, accessories, records, toys and more from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The 63rd annual <a href="https://https//www.aafilmfest.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ann Arbor Film Festival</a> returns to Michigan Theatre in Ann Arbor through March 30. This year’s festival showcases 112 selected films from local and international filmmakers. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Ferndale Community Concert Band hosts its <a href="https://www.fcconcertband.org/event-calendar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">10th anniversary concert</a> at Orchestra Hall in Detroit on March 30. The band is comprised of 80 volunteer musicians from across metro Detroit. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Christian music artist Josiah Queen brings his <a href="https://www.royaloakmusictheatre.com/events/detail/823190" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“My Promised Land” Tour</a> with special guests Strings and Heart to the Royal Oak Music Theatre on March 30.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">A performance of <a href="https://www.musichall.org/events/Swan-Lake3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Swan Lake” comes to the Music Hall Center</a> for the Performing Arts in Detroit on March 30. The performance is put on by the Grand Kyiv Ballet.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Inspire Theatre in Westland presents a production of &#8220;<a href="https://inspiretheatre.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dirty Rotten Scoundrel</a>&#8221; through April 6 at the Westland Center for the Arts. The play is based on a film by the same name.</li>
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One Detroit Weekend | Things to do around Detroit this weekend: March 27, 2025

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A handful of theater performances are coming to town this weekend, including “Alice Through the Looking Glass” at the Boardwalk Theatre in St. Clair and “Detroit ‘67” at the Detroit Public Theatre. Plus, catch music performances such as The Simon &amp; Garfunkel Story at the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom in Warren and vocalist Catherine Russell at the DSO Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center in Detroit.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> You can also enjoy the outdoors with maple syrup tours at Maybury Farms in Northville. One Detroit contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/dave-wagner/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dave Wagner</a> shares some events happening around metro Detroit this weekend and beyond. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> 
Upcoming Events:<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers presents <a href="https://www.twistedtellers.org/event-details/women-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Women Warriors”</a> for Women’s History Month on March 21 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://andiamoshowroom.com/event/the-simon-garfunkel-story/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Simon &amp; Garfunkel Story</a> comes to the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom in Warren on March 21. The concert-style experience through the journey of the duo’s musical career. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Cabaret 313 presents vocalist <a href="https://cabaret313.org/performances/catherine-russell-swing-soul-and-stories/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Catherine Russell’s “Swing, Soul and Stories”</a> at The Cube at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center in Detroit on March 22. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Boardwalk Theatre in St. Clair presents the play <a href="https://thumbcoasttheaters.com/alice-through-the-looking-glass" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Alice Through the Looking Glass”</a> March 22 through April 19. The classic tale follows Alice into a where everything, even logic, is turned upside down.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Detroit Public Theatre puts on award-winning playwright Dominique Morisseau’s <a href="https://detroitpublictheatre.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIy1qtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXqsdtBUcbCwG2_9yMMkJTYzX3_gCbx0OAw73Jsi96z_lbCpw4mNwKtPfw_aem_lhyqTzI5CIwUolSwdAAqjA#/instances/a0FVH00000697mp2AA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Detroit ‘67”</a> on March 22. The play takes viewers back to Detroit in 1967 and the historical uprising that happened that year.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Flint Repertory Theatre presents <a href="https://thefim.org/event/drivingbeat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“A Driving Beat”</a> through March 30 at the Elgood Theatre in Flint. The play explores how a son and his adoptive mother navigate their differing identities during a cross-country road trip. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Maybury Farms in Northville hosts <a href="https://www.mayburyfarm.org/events" target="_blank" rel="noopener">maple syrup tours</a> on weekend days through March 30 at the farm. The tour includes a wagon ride, interactive educational lessons and maple syrup samples at the end.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The 29th annual <a href="https://lsa.umich.edu/pcap/news-events/all-events.detail.html/131997-21869631.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons</a> takes place at the University of MIchigan Gallery Duderstadt Center in Ann Arbor. The exhibit runs through April 1.</li>
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One Detroit Weekend | Things to do around Detroit this weekend: March 21, 2025

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It’s the first weekend of March, and there are plenty of fun events, activities and performances happening in and around metro Detroit. Check out a fundraiser that invites participants to use all five senses and a bourbon festival that will feature more than 100 spirits to sample. Plus, don’t miss theater productions of “Peter Pan” the musical, Tony Award-winning musical “Kimberly Akimbo,” and 2023 Pulitzer Prize winner “English.” One Detroit contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares some events to look forward to this weekend.
Upcoming Events:  
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum hosts <a href="https://discoverscienceandnature.org/play" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PLAY</a>, a 21+ fundraiser for Access for All, on March 8. The event features the second annual Lucky Ducky Dash, local food and drink and a chance to explore the five senses.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The sixth annual <a href="https://lansingbourbonfest.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lansing Bourbon Fest</a> takes place at The Venue in Lansing on March 8. The festival features more than 100 bourbons and whiskeys along with food vendors, live music and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/shamrock-tenors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shamrock Tenors perform</a> at the Fox Theatre in Detroit on March 8. The concert is part of the group’s initial U.S. tour. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Tree Town Comedy in Ann Arbor hosts the <a href="https://www.treetowncomedy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tree Town Comedy Festival</a> through March 8. The stand-up comedy show features national headliners as well as local Michigan comedians.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Village Theatre at Cherry Hill in Canton presents a production of “<a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/36533/production/1227826" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The PROM School Edition</a>” through March 9. The musical was awarded the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">A new adaptation of <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/peter-pan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Peter Pan” the musical</a> comes to the Fox Theatre in Detroit March 11-16. The musical is written by playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award winner Lonny Price and choreographed by Lorin Latarro. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Broadway in Detroit presents the Tony Award-winning musical <a href="https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/events/kimberly-akimbo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Kimberly Akimbo”</a> at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit March 11-23. The play explores themes of growing up, family dysfunction, first crushes and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Pulitzer Prize-winning play <a href="https://www.tippingpointtheatre.com/season-17/english" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“English” comes to the Tipping Point Theatre</a> in Northville March 12–April 6. The drama takes audience members into an Iranian classroom for adult English learners and explores how learning English impacts each of the students’ lives.</li>
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One Detroit Weekend | Things to do around Detroit this weekend: March 7, 2025

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This weekend, take in the sights and sounds of metro Detroit at events like the Ann Arbor Bicycle Film Festival and the Metro Detroit Record Show. Plus, satisfy your taste buds during Milford Restaurant Week and feel the roar of engines at the 72nd Detroit Autorama. Plus, catch performances like the musical &#8220;Parade” at the Fisher Theatre and the band Hinder’s Back to Life Tour at District 142 in Wyandotte. One Detroit contributors <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/peter-whorf/">Peter Whorf</a> and <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/">Cecelia Sharpe</a> of 90.9 WRCJ share some events taking place around the region this weekend.  
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://autorama.com/attend/detroit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">72nd Detroit Autorama</a> takes place Feb. 28 – March 2 at Huntington Place in Detroit. The event features over 800 custom cards, trucks and motorcycles; celebrity appearances; a mega morph transforming robot and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.themotorcitytattooexpo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Motor City Tattoo Expo</a> comes to the Renaissance Center in Detroit Feb. 28 – March 2. The show includes hundreds of artists, seminars by industry leaders, contests and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://tix.marquee-arts.org/websales/pages/ticketsearchcriteria.aspx?evtinfo=903178~c76be4f4-22b5-4bed-a89c-7def863b8c53" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2025 Ann Arbor Bicycle Film Festival</a> takes place at the historic Michigan Theatre on March 1. The film festival features short films that celebrate bicycles.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Multi-platinum alternative rock band Hinder brings its <a href="https://www.ticketweb.com/event/hinder-back-to-district-142-tickets/13969833" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Back to Life Tour</a> to District 142 in Wyandotte on March 1. The concert also features Saliva and Kingdom Collapse.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570340895900">M</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570340895900" target="_blank" rel="noopener">etro Detroit Record Show</a> is happening March 2 at the Monaghan Banquet Center in Livonia. The event includes more than 50 sellers selling vinyls, CDs, posters, cassettes, T-shirts and other memorabilia from a wide variety of genres.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.oaklandcountymoms.com/milford-restaurant-week-112865/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Milford Restaurant Week</a> takes place through March 2 and features special deals and drinks from 10 local restaurants including Black Label Tavern, Lei Ting’s Blue Pearl, Novella’s Pizza, Smoke Street BBQ and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Broadway in Detroit presents <a href="https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/events/parade/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Parade” at the Fisher Theatre</a> in Detroit through March 9. The musical follows newlyweds as they deal with the husband being accused of a heinous crime.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Longway Planetarium in Flint is showing the children&#8217;s film <a href="https://sloanlongway.org/longway_shows/legend-of-the-enchanted-reef/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Legends of the Enchanted Reef”</a> through May 11. The film blends entertainment with education to share a message about the impact of ocean pollution. </li>
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One Detroit Weekend | Things to do around Detroit this weekend: February 28, 2025

This weekend is full of live music and other performances coming to Detroit, including a modernized production of “Rinaldo” at the Detroit Opera House, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre, and an evening with English singer-songwriter and actress Joss Stone at the Motor City Casino Hotel. Plus, don’t miss the 2025 Monster Jam at Ford Field, a comedy show with Jessica Kirson at the Royal Oak Music Theatre and more. One Detroit contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/peter-whorf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peter Whorf of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares a roundup of events happening around metro Detroit this weekend. 
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Civic Youth Ensemble Civic Jazz Orchestra presents its <a href="https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/24-25-fall/civic-jazz-live" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Civic Jazz Live concert</a> on Feb. 22 in The Cube at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. The concert will serve as the opening act for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s <a href="https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/series-and-programming/paradise-jazz-series" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paradise Jazz Series</a>. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">A modernized version of Handel’s baroque opera <a href="https://detroitopera.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Rinaldo” comes to the Detroit Opera House</a> Feb. 22 – March 2.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Broadway in Detroit presents <a href="https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/events/the-rock-orchestra-by-candlelight/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Rock Orchestra</a> on Feb. 22 at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit, where 14 classical musicians will play rock and metal music for audiences in a candlelit setting.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.royaloakmusictheatre.com/events/detail/777036" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Comedian Jessica Kirson performs</a> at the Royal Oak Music Theatre on Feb. 22. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.fordfield.com/events/detail/monster-jam-2025-show-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2025 Monster Jam</a> takes place at Ford Field Feb. 22-23, featuring some of the world’s most popular trucks including Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, Sparkle Smash and others. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Steinway Piano Recitals presents <a href="https://housegardens.cranbrook.edu/events/steinway-piano-recitals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Music Around the World”</a> on Feb. 23 at the Cranbrook House Library in Bloomfield Hills, where works by composers Domenico Scarlatti, George Gershwin and Earl Wild, Enrique Granados and more will be performed. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">English singer-songwriter and actress <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/joss-stone" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joss Stone performs</a> at the Sound Board stage at Motor City Casino Hotel in Detroit on Feb. 23.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Preservation of Jazz presents <a href="https://jazzcafedetroit.com/events/February-2025/Sky-Covington-s-Satin-Doll-Revue" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sky Convington’s Satin Doll Revue</a> at Aretha’s Jazz Cafe in Detroit on Feb. 24. The night will feature performances from Veronique Music, Lady Vonne, Thornetta Davis and Sky Covington. </li>
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Things to do around metro Detroit this weekend: February 20, 2025

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day this weekend with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s “Broadway Love Songs” performance at Orchestra Hall and “Sing to Love” a Valentine’s Day dinner and concert at the War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms.  
Winter fun is also in the forecast this weekend with Winter Around the World at Robert C. Valade Park along the Detroit Riverfront and Winterfest at The Mall at Partridge Creek. Plus, don’t miss Disney on Ice at Little Caesars Arena and other upcoming performances. One Detroit contributors <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/peter-whorf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peter Whorf</a> and <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cecelia Sharpe</a> of 90.9 WRCJ share some events happening around metro Detroit this weekend. 
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/disney-on-ice-lets-dance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Disney on Ice presents “Let’s Dance!”</a> at Little Caesars Arena on Feb. 13-16 featuring fan-favorite characters like Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and others. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Ramona Collins and Cliff Monear present <a href="https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/sing-to-love" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Sing to Love,”</a> a Valentine’s Day dinner and concert, at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms on Feb. 14.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Symphony Orchestra presents <a href="https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/24-25-winter/broadway-love-songs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Broadway Love Songs”</a> Feb. 14-16 at Orchestra Hall. The performance features songs from “Wicked,” “Cinderella,” “West Side Story” and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://detroitriverfront.org/winteratvalade_winteraroundtheworld" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Winter Around the World</a> takes place Feb. 14-16 at the Robert C. Valade Park along the Detroit Riverfront. The event features an international food truck rally, dance performances and a Lunar New Year celebration. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Mall at Partridge Creek hosts <a href="https://shoppartridgecreek.com/event/winterfest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Winterfest</a> Feb. 15. The festival includes ice carvings, winter crafts, blood pressure screenings, face painting, refreshments and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble brings its <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ethnic-heritage-ensemble-make-it-real-with-heart-soul-tour-tickets-1205956651809" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Make it Real with Heart &amp; Soul Tour</a> to the N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art in Detroit on Feb. 15. The ensemble includes Corey Wilke on trumpet, Alex Harding on baritone sax, and percussionist Kahil El/Zabar. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">&#8216;The <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/legends-of-laughter-tour" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Legends of Laughter Tour</a> featuring Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Don DC Curry, Comic J Will and Coco comes to the Fox Theatre in Detroit on Feb. 15.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Preservation of Jazz presents a <a href="https://jazzcafedetroit.com/events/February-2025/Sky-Covington-s-Take-5-All-Male-Jazz-Revue" target="_blank" rel="noopener">performance from Sky Covington’s All-Male Jazz Revue</a>, Take 5, at Aretha’s Jazz Café on Feb. 17. </li>
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Things to do around Detroit this weekend: February 14, 2025

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It’s the last weekend of January and there are a handful of fun activities happening around the Detroit region, including the Detroit Boat Show, the Plymouth Ice Festival, and Shiver on the River in Detroit. Plus, don’t miss upcoming performances of “Clue” at the Fisher Theatre and a Lunar New Year celebration with the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. One Detroit contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/haley-taylor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Haley Taylor of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares what else is coming up around the region on <a href="https://www.detroitpbs.org/shows/one-detroit/series/one-detroit-weekend/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“One Detroit Weekend.”</a>
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Terrance Blanchard brings his <a href="https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/24-25-winter/terence-blanchard-a-tale-of-gods-wil" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“A Tale of God’s Will” performance</a> to Orchestra Hall in Detroit on Jan. 31. The Grammy Award-winning piece commemorates the events surrounding hurricane Katrina. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Pistons host a <a href="https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Lunarnew6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lunar New Year celebration</a> during their Jan. 31 game against the Dallas Mavericks. Tickets to the game include a free Lunar New Year baseball jersey, a Pre-Game Performance, and the opportunity to shoot a free throw after the game. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Institute of Arts presents <a href="https://dia.org/events/drawing-galleries-african-american-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Drawing in the Galleries: African American”</a> on Jan. 31-Feb. 2 during Black History Month. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://plymouthicefestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Plymouth Ice Festival</a> takes place in downtown Plymouth Jan. 31 – Feb. 2. The festival includes ice sculptures, tubing, shopping at nearby businesses and more.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1997761180648575/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shiver of the River: Belle Isle Birding</a> takes place Feb. 1. Attendees will join a car caravan starting at the Belle Isle Nature Center to see winter birds along the Detroit River.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Twyla Tharp Dance Company brings its <a href="https://detroitopera.org/show/twyla-tharp-dance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Diamond Jubilee” performance</a> to the Detroit Opera House on Feb. 1 – 2. The performance celebrates the legendary choreographer’s 60-year career. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://boatmichigan.org/detroit-boat-show/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Boat Show</a> returns to Huntington Place in Detroit Feb. 1 – 8. The event features boater safety education classes, live sharks and stingrays, Twiggy the waterskiing squirrel and more attractions.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Broadway in Detroit presents a <a href="https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/events/clue/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">production of “Clue.”</a> The live adaptation of the popular board game will be performed Feb. 4 – 9 at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit. </li>
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Things to do around Detroit this weekend: January 31, 2025 

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This weekend, enjoy some winter fun with the Brrmingham Blast in downtown Birmingham and Zehnder’s Snowfest in Frankenmuth. There are also a handful of upcoming performances, including “Hadestown” at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit and the “Moonglade” tour presented by Of The Trees at the Royal Oak Music Theatre. Plus, don’t miss a chance to see The Spiral Quartet perform during the Structurally Sound concert series at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit. Check out the list below to see what else is coming up around the region this weekend.  
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Producer and visual artist Of The Trees brings <a href="https://www.royaloakmusictheatre.com/events/detail/661859" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the “Moonglade” tour</a> to Royal Oak Music Theatre on Jan. 24 with support from Detox Unity, Opiuo and Sylph.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Spiral Quartet performs during the <a href="https://detroitchamberwinds.org/performance/wright-museum/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Structurally Sound concert series</a> on Jan. 24 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. The program features the world premieres of two compositions by Black composers. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Cabaret 313 present <a href="https://cabaret313.org/performances/lost-in-ann-arbor-detroit-edition-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Lost in Ann Arbor: Detroit Edition”</a> at the Detroit Opera’s Black Box theater on Jan. 25. The concert features songs performed by University of Michigan Musical Theatre students. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.allinbirmingham.com/calendar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brrmingham Blast</a> takes place in downtown Birmingham on Jan. 25. The free event features a zip line, food trucks, marshmallow roasting, retail promotions and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Hollywood Casino at Greektown presents a <a href="https://www.musichall.org/events/LUNAR-NEW-YEAR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lunar New Year concert</a> on Jan. 25 at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts. This year is the year of the snake. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Symphony Orchestra brings the music of Johann Sebastian Bach to communities across Southeast Michigan through Jan. 26 with its <a href="https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/24-25-winter/bachs-coffeehouse" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bach’s Coffeehouse performances</a>.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Broadway in Detroit presents the Grammy and Tony Award-winning musical <a href="https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/events/hadestown/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Hadestown” at the Fisher Theatre</a> Jan. 28 – Feb. 2. The musical is a modern retelling of two Greek myths.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth hosts <a href="https://www.zehnders.com/snowfest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zehnder’s Snowfest</a> Jan. 29 – Feb. 2. The annual winter festival features snow and ice sculptures, fireworks, a petting zoo, children’s activities and more. </li>
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Things to do around Detroit this weekend: January 24, 2025

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This weekend features a variety of events including a Friday Night Live! performance by the Michigan Philharmonic at the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Novi Home Show at Suburban Collection Showplace, and a scientist spotlight at the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  
There’s also an exhibit at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, a Havana night at Baker’s Keyboard Lounge and a game of Jeopardy at the Outdoor Adventure Center. One Detroit contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/peter-whorf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peter Whorf of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares what’s coming up around the region on “One Detroit Weekend.” 
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Fisher Theatre in Detroit hosts performances of “<a href="https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/events/golden-girls-the-laughs-continue/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue</a>” Jan. 16-19. The show parodies the beloved series with a lot of humor and antics.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Institute of Arts hosts a <a href="https://dia.org/events/friday-night-live-michigan-philharmonic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Friday Night Live! performance</a> with the Michigan Philharmonic on Jan. 17. The concert features pieces by Debussy and Prokofiev. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The exhibit <a href="https://www.thewright.org/exhibitions/i-charles-h-wright" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“I, Charles H. Wright”</a> opens at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History on Jan. 17. The exhibit highlights Wright’s extraordinary life and accomplishments.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://novihomeshow.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Novi Home Show</a> takes place at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi Jan. 17-19, where hundreds of vendors will be available with home renovation equipment and services.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Baker’s Keyboard Lounge in Detroit hosts <a href="https://happeningnext.com/event/havana-nights-in-motown-at-bakers-keyboard-eid3a0c301bl2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Havana Nights in Motown</a> on Jan. 18, where attendees can experience authentic Latin jazz and salsa music. Reservations are recommended. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Jan. 20 with <a href="https://lsa.umich.edu/ummnh/news-events/all-events.detail.html/129852-21864671.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a scientist spotlight</a> where attendees can meet scientists of color and learn about their research.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit hosts an <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/oac/experience/event-calendar/2025/01/23/brunch-and-learn-jeopardy-state-parks" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Active Aging Adventures Brunch and Learn</a> on Jan. 23, during which attendees can play Jeopardy! The Michigan State Parks Edition. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Meadow Brook Theatre at Oakland University presents a production of “<a href="https://www.oakland.edu/oumagazine/news/smtd/2025/meadow-brook-theatre-oakland-university-to-present-hit-musical-footloose-jan-8-feb-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Footloose the Musical</a>” through Feb. 2. The play is based on the hit 1984 movie starring actor Kevin Bacon.</li>
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Eight fun events happening around Detroit this weekend: January 17, 2025

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Happy New Year! The new year brings a slate of new performances and art exhibits to enjoy in and around Detroit. “Six The Musical” will be performed at the Fisher Theatre, “Brahms x Radiohead” comes to Orchestra Hall, and The Encore Musical Theatre Company presents a production of “Annie.” Plus, check out the Winter Wonderland at Columbia Street presented by District Detroit and Chris Schanck’s “A Surreality” exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit. Contributors <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/">Cecelia Sharpe</a> and <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/haley-taylor/">Haley Taylor</a> share what’s coming up around the region on <a href="https://www.detroitpbs.org/shows/one-detroit/series/one-detroit-weekend/">“One Detroit Weekend.”</a> 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/events/six/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Six The Musical,”</a> a production about the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives, comes to the Fisher Theatre in Detroit Jan. 7-12.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Symphony Orchestra presents <a href="https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/24-25-winter/brahms-x-radiohead" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Brahms x Radiohead,”</a> a performance that will blend the composer’s “Symphony No. 1” with the band’s “OK Computer” album, at Orchestra Hall in Detroit on Jan. 8. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit hosts a performance by <a href="https://www.musichall.org/events/Grand-Funk-Railroad2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Grand Funk Railroad</a>, the American rock band that originates from Flint. The concert takes place on Jan. 9.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Chris Schanck’s <a href="https://mocadetroit.org/chris-schanck-a-surreality/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“A Surreality” exhibit</a> is on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit through Feb. 23. The exhibit explores science fiction, myth and fantasy.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Cranbrook Art Museum presents the <a href="https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/exhibition/how-we-make-the-planet-move-the-detroit-collection-part-i/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“How We Make the Planet Move: A Detroit Collection Part 1”</a> exhibit through March 2. The exhibit pays homage to the artists who have called Detroit home and the area’s rich and diverse community. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Theater NOVA in Ann Arbor presents a production of “<a href="https://www.theatrenova.org/current-show" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Elves And The Schumachers Two: Chanukah Boogaloo,”</a> a holiday mash-up of musical comedy slapstick, vaudeville and more. The production runs through Jan. 5.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">District Detroit presents a <a href="https://www.michigan.org/event/winter-wonderland-columbia-street-district-detroit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Winter Wonderland at Columbia Street</a> in downtown Detroit through Jan. 5, featuring hot chocolate and other festive treats as well as places to take pictures. The event is free to attend.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Encore Musical Theatre Company in Dexter performs the Tony Award-winning musical <a href="https://theencoretheatre.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Annie”</a> through Jan. 12. </li>
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Things to do around Detroit this weekend: January 3, 2025

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It’s officially the holidays and there are several ways to celebrate in and around Detroit, including the Kwanzaa &amp; Kulture Community Bowling Day at Garden Bowl, Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s “The Lost Christmas Eve” performance, and the Aurora Winter Wanderland at Glenlore Trails. 
Plus, check out “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical,” a Michael Jackson tribute concert, and a comedy performance by Brian Regan at The Fillmore Detroit. <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/haley-taylor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Haley Taylor</a> of 90.9 WRCJ shares what’s coming up around town on “One Detroit Weekend.”
Upcoming Events:  
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Broadway in Detroit presents <a href="https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/events/a-beautiful-noise-the-neil-diamond-musical/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical”</a> at the Fisher Theatre through Jan. 5.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Garden Bowl in Detroit hosts a <a href="https://happeningnext.com/event/kwanzaa-andamp-kulture-community-bowling-day-eid1ef03irxk3kr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kwanzaa &amp; Kulture Community Bowling Day</a> on Dec. 27. The event features two hours of bowling, music, food, fun and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings its <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/trans-siberian-orchestra-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“The Lost Christmas Eve” performance</a> to Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Dec. 28.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Village Theater at Cherry Hill in Canton <a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/36533/production/1194410?performanceId=11436794" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hosts the Detroit Circus</a> Dec. 31 for its New Year’s Eve show, featuring aerial artists, trapeze, acrobatics, fire dancing and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Historical Society presents the <a href="https://detroithistorical.org/detroit-historical-museum/exhibitions/special-exhibitions/detroit-lions-gridiron-heroes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Detroit Lions: Gridiron Heroes” exhibit</a> through Aug. 24, 2025. The exhibit showcases highlights from the team since 1934. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Glenlore Trails in Commerce Township presents its <a href="https://www.glenloretrails.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aurora Winter Wanderland</a> through Dec. 29. The night walk features bright lights, interactive elements and magic wands that let you unlock hidden surprises along the trail.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">MJ Live, the world’s no. 1 <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/michael-jackson-tribute" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Jackson tribute concert</a>, takes place Dec. 29 at the Sound Board stage at MotorCity Casino.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://brianregan.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Comedian Brian Regan</a> brings his sophisticated writing and comedic physicality to The Fillmore Detroit on Dec. 30. </li>
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Things to do around Detroit this weekend: December 27, 2024

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The holidays are right around the corner and people can celebrate with a variety of events including Cirque du Soleil’s “Twas The Night Before&#8230;” performance at the Fox Theatre, Menorah in the D at Campus Martius Park, and Greenmead Historical Village’s Night of Lights. Plus, check out performances such as the Last Christmas Vietnamese Show at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts and “Angels in the Wings – The Musical” at the Gem Theatre. Contributors <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/haley-taylor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Haley Taylor</a> and <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cecelia Sharpe</a> of 90.9 WRCJ share what’s coming up around the region on <a href="https://www.detroitpbs.org/shows/one-detroit/series/one-detroit-weekend/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“One Detroit Weekend.”</a> 
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Greenmead Historical Village in Livonia hosts its <a href="https://www.livoniawestland.org/night-of-lights/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Night of Lights</a> Dec. 20-22, featuring street hockey, cornhole, holiday crafts, a visit from local first responders, Buddy the Elf and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.musichall.org/events/LAST-CHRISTMAS-VIETNAMESE-SHOW" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Last Christmas Vietnamese Show”</a> is on the main stage at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit Dec. 21, giving attendees a chance to experience Vietnamese culture. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Gem Theatre in Detroit presents a matinee and evening performance of <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/angels-in-the-wings-dec-21-2024-at-the-gem-back-by-popular-demand-tickets-1048128800457" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Angels in the Wings – The Musical”</a> on Dec. 21, featuring jazz artist Randy Scott. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Detroit celebrates Hanukkah downtown in Campus Martius Park with <a href="http://www.menorahinthed.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Menorah in the D</a>, starting on Dec. 25, where a 26-foot-tall menorah will be lit. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Cirque du Soleil brings its <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/twas-the-night-before-by-cirque-du-soleil" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Twas the Night Before&#8230;” performance</a> to the Fox Theatre in Detroit through Dec. 31. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Historical Society presents “<a href="https://detroithistorical.org/detroit-historical-museum/exhibitions/special-exhibitions/1984-world-series-street-portraits" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1984 World Series Street Portraits: Photography by Carlos Diaz</a>” through Jan. 6, 2025. The exhibit features photos from the Detroit Tigers’ World Series run. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Encore Musical Theatre Company in Dexter performs the Tony Award-winning musical <a href="https://theencoretheatre.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Annie”</a> through Jan. 12, 2025. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History highlights heirlooms, family traditions and stories from Black Detroiters in its exhibit <a href="https://www.thewright.org/exhibitions/gems-wright-museum" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Gems from The Wright Museum,”</a> now open through March 9, 2025.</li>
</ul>

Things to do around Detroit this weekend: December 20, 2024

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It’s time for another festive weekend in and around Detroit with the Mistletoe Mingle at the Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, and HollyDazzle at the Michigan Renaissance Festival fairground. Plus, don’t miss holiday-themed performances like Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at the Fox Theatre and Holiday Detroit at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts. One Detroit contributor <a class="Hyperlink SCXW8114906 BCX0" href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cecelia Sharpe</a> of 90.9 WRCJ shares what’s coming up on <a class="Hyperlink SCXW8114906 BCX0" href="https://www.detroitpbs.org/shows/one-detroit/series/one-detroit-weekend/" rel="noreferrer noopener">“One Detroit Weekend.”</a>  
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Repertory Theatre presents <a href="https://www.detroitreptheatre.com/alamo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Alamo Shoes,”</a> through Dec. 22. The play tells the story of how employees deal with a terrible incident inside the last shoe store in Detroit.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://hollydazzle.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HollyDazzle</a> takes place at the Michigan Renaissance Fairgrounds in Holly on select dates through Dec. 31, featuring a polar pub crawl, the hollydazzle train, and a festive trip through Hollygrove Village.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/mannheim-steamroller-christmas-by-chip-davis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis</a>, the longest-running concert tour in the entertainment industry, takes place Dec. 13 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Michigan Glass Project hosts the <a href="https://www.themichiganglassproject.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Grateful Gathering</a> Dec. 14 at the Russell Industrial Center, where Detroit DJs will be spinning tunes. Attendees can shop at the holiday market and check out live flameworking and painting exhibitions. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores hosts the <a href="https://www.fordhouse.org/events/mistletoe-mingle/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mistletoe Mingle</a> on Dec. 19, where attendees can enjoy drinks, holiday decorations and food set to live music in a cozy atmosphere.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit presents <a href="https://www.musichall.org/events/Holiday-Detroit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Holiday Detroit”</a> on Dec. 19. The performance features the Voyageur College Prep Dance Department and other special guests. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Oloman Cafe and Gallery in Hamtramck presents Detroit artist Naomi Ning’s solo art exhibit <a href="https://www.metrotimes.com/event/finding-comfort-in-the-familiar-38029916" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Finding Comfort in the Familiar”</a> through Dec. 19. The exhibit’s theme focuses on food as an expression of labor, love and care. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Downtown Rochester hosts its <a href="https://meadowbrookhall.org/events/holiday/#Winter-Wonder-Lights" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Winter Wonder Lights</a> through Dec. 30, featuring holiday lights, glow-in-the-dark cotton candy and popcorn, seasonal and specialty drinks, bonfires and more.  </li>
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Things to do in Detroit this weekend: December 13, 2024

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The holiday season is in full swing around metro Detroit with a handful of events to get in the spirit. There is the Winter Markt at Shain Park in downtown Birmingham, Channel 95.5’s Jingle Ball at Little Caesars Arena and “Who Brought the Humbug” at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit.  
Plus, visit Santa’s Reindeer Farm at Grandpa’s Tiny Farm in Frankenmuth and the Holly Dickens Festival at Battle Alley in Holly. One Detroit contributors <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cecelia Sharpe</a> and <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/features/welcome-haley-taylor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Haley Taylor</a> of 90.9 WRCJ share some events coming up around the region on “<a href="https://www.detroitpbs.org/shows/one-detroit/series/one-detroit-weekend/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">One Detroit Weekend</a>.”
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.allinbirmingham.com/visitors/wintermarkt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Winter Markt</a> takes place in downtown Birmingham Dec. 6-8, featuring an array of local artists and vendors, ice sculptures, live entertainment, carriage rides and Santa Claus.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">“<a href="https://detroitopera.org/show/complexions-contemporary-ballet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Complexions Contemporary Ballet: 30th Anniversary</a>” makes its debut at the Detroit Opera on Dec. 7-8 with a performance by the innovative dance company and the Detroit Opera Orchestra. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.hollydickensfestival.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Holly Dickens Festival</a> at Battle Alley invites attendees into the world of Charles Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol” through Dec. 15. The festival features a new theme each weekend. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Broadway in Detroit presents “<a href="https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/events/les-miserables/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Les Misérables</a>” at the Fisher Theatre through Dec. 15. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Grandpa’s Tiny Farm in Frankenmuth invites families to visit with Santa Claus and his reindeer during the <a href="https://www.grandpatinys.com/santas-reindeer-farm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Santa’s Reindeer Farm event</a> on Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 22. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/nutcracker-magical-christmas-ballet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet</a> comes to the Fox Theatre in Detroit on Dec. 8 as part of the production’s 32nd annual North American tour. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit presents “<a href="https://www.musichall.org/events/Who-Brought-The-Humbug2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Who Brought the Humbug</a>,” a funky, feel-good Christmas musical, on Dec. 8. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Channel 95.5 hosts the <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/955-jingle-ball" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jingle Ball</a> Dec. 10 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit featuring artists Jack Harlow, Teddy Swims, Jason Derulo, Madison Beer, Saweetie, NCT Dream and others. </li>
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Things to do around Detroit this weekend: December 6, 2024

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The holidays are in full swing in and around Detroit this weekend with Wild Lights at the Zoo, Detroit Public Theatre’s Holiday Cabaret and a Christmas Bakery Bus Tour hosted by Distinctively Detroit. Plus, Candlelight Concerts hosts a tribute to the pop artist Beyonce, Blippi brings his Join the Band Tour to the Fisher Theatre and the rink at Campus Martius has opened for the season. See what else is coming up around the region on “<a href="https://www.detroitpbs.org/shows/one-detroit/series/one-detroit-weekend/">One Detroit Weekend</a>.” 
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://downtowndetroit.org/experience-downtown/things-to-do/the-rink/">The Rink at Campus Martius</a> in downtown Detroit is officially open for ice skating during the holiday season through March 2, 2025. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Zoo’s annual <a href="https://detroitzoo.org/events/wild-lights/">“Wild Lights at the Zoo”</a> returns through Jan. 5, 2025. The event transforms the animal kingdom into a winter wonderland with holiday lights, hot chocolate and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Detroit Public Theatre presents its 2nd annual <a href="https://www.detroitpublictheatre.org/season-ten">Holiday Cabaret</a>, a night of uplifting holiday music, Nov. 29 – Dec. 22.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Candlelight Concerts presents <a href="https://feverup.com/m/150992?utm_source=bing&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;cp_smn_source=secretdetroit&amp;cp_smn_content=things-to-do-november-detroit&amp;cp_smn_term=text_cta_0">“A Tribute to Beyonce”</a> at Christ Church Detroit on Nov. 30. The night will feature music from the pop artist&#8217;s discography performed by the Listeso String Quartet. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Dr. Suess’ <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/how-the-grinch-stole-christmas">“How the Grinch Stole Christmas The Musical”</a> will be performed at The Fox Theatre in Detroit through Dec. 1.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/events/blippi-join-the-band-tour/">Blippi – Join the Band Tour</a> takes place at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit on Nov. 30. The performance invites attendees to explore what makes music, from sounds to rhythms and instruments. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Distinctively Detroit hosts the <a href="https://distinctivelydetroit.com/?page_id=60">Christmas Bakery Bus Tour</a>, where attendees can visit five local businesses and learn about diverse ethnic holiday traditions. The Dec. 4 tour departs from the Fisher Building. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Canterbury Village in Lake Orion hosts a <a href="https://www.canterburyvillage.com/event/holiday-stroll/">holiday stroll</a> Nov. 29 featuring a visit with Santa Claus, choreographed musical light shows, carolers, timeless holiday characters and more. </li>
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Things to do around Detroit this weekend: November 28, 2024

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It’s the holiday season and the lights are shining bright around metro Detroit with the 21st annual Detroit tree lighting at Campus Martius and the Wayne County Lightfest at Hines Park. Plus, enjoy some ice skating during SK8 JAMZ at Suburban Ice Macomb. 
There are also a variety of performances in town this weekend, including “Mean Girls” at the Fisher Theatre, the All-City Poetry Slam 2024 at the Detroit Public Theatre and more. One Detroit contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares events coming up around town on <a href="https://www.detroitpbs.org/shows/one-detroit/series/one-detroit-weekend/">“One Detroit Weekend.”</a> 
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://downtowndetroit.org/event/21st-annual-detroit-tree-lighting/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">21st annual Detroit tree lighting</a> takes place at Campus Martius in downtown Detroit on Nov. 22. The evening also includes live music, skating performances and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Suburban Ice Macomb turns its ice skating rink into a black light party during its <a href="https://www.suburbanicemacomb.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SK8 JAMZ events</a> on select Fridays and Saturdays during the holiday season.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/publicservices/parks/wayne-county-lightfest.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wayne County Lightfest</a> will take place at Hines Park in Westland starting Nov. 22 through Dec. 24, featuring nearly 50 animated-themed displays and more than 100,000 lights. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine brings <a href="https://www.musichall.org/events/The-Nutcracker-A-Magical-Holiday-Tradition" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“The Nutcracker”</a> to the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit on Nov. 23.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Oakland Expo Center in Waterford hosts the <a href="https://shipshewanaontheroad.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shipshewana on the Road Gift, Food and Craft Show</a> on Nov. 23-24. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Joel Fluent Greene hosts <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-all-city-poetry-slam-2024-the-finals-tickets-1047095158807" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“The All-City Poetry Slam 2024: The Finals”</a> at the Detroit Public Theatre on Nov. 24, where 12 poets compete for the grand prize. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Fisher Theatre in Detroit features a production of the Broadway musical <a href="https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/events/mean-girls/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Mean Girls”</a> through Nov. 24. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://downtowndetroit.org/event/detroit-aglow/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Aglow</a> takes place on Nov. 25 at MGM Grand Detroit. The event, presented by Amazon, benefits the Downtown Detroit Partnership.</li>
</ul>

Things to do around Detroit this weekend: November 22, 2024

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This weekend, get into the holiday spirit with the tree lighting at Canterbury Village in Lake Orion. Plus, dogs are invited to Barkside Detroit to chase tennis balls on Thursdays. There are also a variety of arts and theater performances coming to town including “Under the Streetlamp” at Orchestra Hall, “The Wizard of Oz” at the Midland Center for the Arts, and a Marx Brothers double feature at the Redford Theatre in Detroit. One Detroit contributors Cecelia Sharpe and Dave Wagner of 90.9 WRCJ share what’s coming up around the region on “One Detroit Weekend.”
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Barkside Detroit hosts its <a href="https://www.barksidedogbar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tennis Ball Thursdays</a>, where dog owners can bring their furry friends to chase tennis balls while you enjoy a drink. Registration is required. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers hosts <a href="https://www.twistedtellers.org/events" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Best of Twisted Part 1”</a> on Nov. 15 at Marygrove Theatre, featuring some of the best stories from the organization’s events. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Canterbury Village in Lake Orion hosts its <a href="https://www.canterburyvillage.com/schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">annual tree lighting</a> on Nov. 15. Canterbury Village’s holiday season will also include a Cocoa Crawl on Nov. 16-17 and a holiday stroll on Nov. 29-30.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Redford Theatre in Detroit presents a <a href="https://redfordtheatre.com/events/marx-brothers-double-feature-duck-soup-1933-and-a-night-at-the-opera-1935/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marx Brothers double feature</a> with showings of the movies “Duck Soup” and “A Night at the Opera” on Nov. 15.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://underthestreetlamp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Under the Streetlamp”</a> with the Detroit Symphony takes place on Nov. 15 at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. The show features classic Doo Wop, Motown and Rock ‘n’ Roll hits being performed. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Midland Center for the Arts presents a production of the timeless classic <a href="https://www.midlandcenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“The Wizard of Oz”</a> on Nov. 15-17. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Mugs, a three-piece blues rock band, and The Winds of Neptune <a href="https://www.cadieuxcafe.com/calendar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">take the stage at Cadieux Cafe</a> in Detroit on Nov. 16. The music starts at 8:30 p.m. and it costs $10 for admission. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Repertory Theater presents <a href="https://www.detroitreptheatre.com/alamo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Alamo Shoes,”</a> a play that takes place in the fictional last shoe store in Detroit, through Dec. 22. Showings take place Fridays through Sundays. </li>
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Things to do in Detroit this weekend: November 15, 2024

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Veterans Day is right around the corner, and so is the annual Detroit Veterans Day Parade in Corktown. Plus, Motor City Comic Con returns to Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. 
For those into theater and the arts, the weekend brings the World Ballet Company to the Flagstar Strand Theatre in Pontiac for “Swan Lake.” Plus, you can attend “Into the Woods” at Wayne State University, the 6th annual Cabaret for a Cause in Canton and more.  
One Detroit contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/dave-wagner/">Dave Wagner of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares some events coming up in and around Detroit this weekend. 
Upcoming Events:  
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://motorcitycomiccon.com/">Motor City Comic Con</a> returns to metro Detroit Nov. 8-10 at Suburban Collection Showplace and includes meet and greets, video game contests and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The College for Creative Studies Valade Family Gallery in Detroit presents <a href="https://www.ccsdetroit.edu/ccs-event/fiber-flux-exhibition/">Fiber Flux: Midwest Educators in Textiles, Fiber Art, and Material Studies</a> Nov. 8 – Dec. 14.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The World Ballet Company brings the iconic ballet “<a href="https://www.flagstarstrand.com/event-details/world-ballet-company-swan-lake">Swan Lake</a>” at the Flagstar Strand Theatre in Pontiac on Nov. 8.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Encore Musical Theatre Company in Ann Arbor presents “<a href="https://theencoretheatre.org/">Broadway, Old Fashioned</a>” with Broadway Star Chelsea Packard on Nov. 9. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.detroitveteransdayparade.com/detroit-veterans-day-parade">Detroit Veterans Day Parade</a> takes place on Nov. 10 along Trumbell Street in Corktown. The <a href="https://www.detroitpbs.org/news-media/one-detroit/4star-4mile-race-honors-veterans-alongside-detroit-veterans-day-parade/">4Star 4Mile Race</a> is held in tandem with the parade.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Wayne State University’s Hilberry Gateway theater presents a production of “<a href="https://www.wsushows.com/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent254.html">Into the Woods</a>” through Nov. 10.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Actors from the TV series “Shorsey” are bringing the <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/shoresy-fall-classic?fbclid=IwY2xjawGHnzBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHf8-HppgfBHKUuRImpcMMAg0SruPgvbzcy0aNaqDulMY6-mnim47TALdsw_aem_AB8DP97HTTbtXzjn-U7lng">Shorsey Fall Classic</a> hockey games to Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Nov. 11. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Village Theater at Cherry Hill in Canton presents the <a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/36533/production/1214313?performanceId=11527763">6th annual Cabaret for a Cause</a> on Nov. 13, an event that takes attendees on a musical tour across America. The event benefits the American Cancer Society. </li>
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Things to do in Detroit this weekend: November 8, 2024

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November kicks off with fall-themed events and Día de los Muertos celebrations. Plus, the holiday season is right around the corner with the All Things Detroit Holiday Shopping Experience and Food Truck Rally.  
There are also several upcoming performances to check out including Stan Barnes and Friends, Steve Martin and Martin Short, an Oakland Symphony Orchestra concert and more. One Detroit contributors Dave Wagner and Cecelia Sharpe of <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">90.9 WRCJ</a> share what’s coming up on <a href="https://www.detroitpbs.org/shows/one-detroit/series/one-detroit-weekend/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“One Detroit Weekend.”</a>
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://visitdetroit.com/events/fall-fest-at-columbia-street-by-the-district-detroit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Columbia Street Fall Fest</a> runs through Nov. 15 along Columbia Street in downtown Detroit, where attendees can take in a beautiful array of fall colors and decorations.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The annual <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-dia-de-los-muertos-festival-tickets-1043229396207" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Día de los Muertos Festival</a> takes place at La Jalisciense Supermercado Y Taqueria in Southwest Detroit through Nov. 3 and features cultural workshops, arts activities, folklorico dance performances and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.dearborntheater.com/events/10005007-stan-barns-and-friendslive-in-concert" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stan Barnes and Friends</a> will be live in concert at the Ford Community &amp; Performing Arts Center in Dearborn on Nov. 2. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Acclaimed actors Steve Martin and Martin Short bring their “<a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/steve-martin-martin-short" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Dukes of Funnytown</a>” show to the Fox Theatre in Detroit on Nov. 2. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The annual <a href="https://www.askjennyfer.com/events/all-things-detroit-day-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">All Things Detroit Holiday Shopping Experience and Food Truck Rally</a> returns to Detroit’s Eastern Market on Nov. 3 featuring a holiday market, refreshments and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Flint Institute of Arts hosts “<a href="https://flintarts.org/event/28400/2024/11/01" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Late Nights: Día de los Muertos</a>” on Nov. 1 in partnership with the Latinx Technology &amp; Community Center. The event includes an ofrenda, traditional foods, art demonstrations and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://calendar.oakland.edu/smtd/event/12805-oakland-symphony-orchestra" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oakland Symphony Orchestra hosts a concert</a> at Varner Recital Hall in Rochester on Nov. 3.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Birmingham Village Players presents its production of the Tony Award-winning musical “<a href="https://birminghamvillageplayers.com/next-to-normal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Next to Normal</a>” on Nov. 1-3 and Nov. 7-10. The play explores the topic of mental health. </li>
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Things to do in Detroit this weekend: November 1, 2024

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It’s the weekend before Halloween and Southeast Michigan has plenty of spooky events to enjoy. There’s the Hush Haunted Attraction in Westland, Nightmare on Groove Street in Detroit’s North Rosedale Park neighborhood, and Halloween Science in Bloomfield Hills.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> Plus, there’s a handful of music performances to enjoy, including a masquerade evening with Detroit Opera’s resident artists, a performance from the Vitamin String Quartet, and more. See what’s coming up this weekend around the region on “One Detroit Weekend.”<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> 
Upcoming Events: <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Stamelos Gallery Center at the University of Michigan-Dearborn presents the exhibit “<a href="https://library.umd.umich.edu/stamelos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Four: Lester Johnson’s Selected Works</a>” through Dec. 8. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Haunted House Detroit in Westland hosts the <a href="https://hushhauntedattractions.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hush Haunted Attraction</a> through Nov. 2. The haunted attraction offers four different opportunities to be scared. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The North Rosedale Park Community House hosts <a href="https://nrpca.org/product/nightmare-on-groove-street/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nightmare on Groove Street</a> on Oct. 25, featuring music from Zosette and the Groove and Patio Heroes. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.flagstarstrand.com/event-details/vitamin-string-quartet-the-music-of-taylor-swift-bridgerton-and-beyond" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vitamin String Quartet</a> will perform the music of Taylor Swift, “Bridgerton,” and more at the Flagstar Strand Theatre in Pontiac on Oct. 25.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents its <a href="https://www.udmercy.edu/life/theatre/witch.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">production of “Witch”</a> Oct. 25-27 and Nov. 1-3 at the Marlene Boll Theatre in Detroit.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills hosts its <a href="https://science.cranbrook.edu/explore/programs/events" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Halloween Science</a> event on Oct. 26-27, featuring kid-friendly activities like a “wicked weather” program, a pumpkin launch and more.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Candlelight Concerts presents “<a href="https://feverup.com/m/199292?utm_source=affiliate&amp;utm_medium=impact&amp;utm_campaign=199292&amp;utm_content=4738271_Event%20Vesta&amp;irclickid=WfQQGwwosxyKRWHTPMzO5U8EUkCRp4WBwzzhxE0&amp;irgwc=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Candlelight Halloween: Best Horror Movie Soundtracks</a>” Oct. 30 at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, featuring the Kalkaska String Quartet.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Opera hosts “<a href="https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/detroitoperseasonfinale-ybnjr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Masquerade Evening: A Opera Soirée with the Detroit Opera Resident Artists</a>” at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe on Oct. 30.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </li>
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Things to do in Detroit this weekend: October 25, 2024 

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It’s a theater-filled weekend in and around Detroit this weekend with productions at the Tipping Point Theatre in Northville, Detroit Public Theatre, Baldwin Theatre in Royal Oak and the Detroit Opera House. Plus, Stevie Wonder performs at Little Caesars Arena, 97.9 WJLB presents the All-Star Comedy Festival, and there’s an upcoming Detroit Artists Market art auction. See what else is happening around the region this weekend on “One Detroit Weekend.” 
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Tipping Point Theatre in Northville presents <a href="https://www.tippingpointtheatre.com/season-17/grand-horizons" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Grand Horizons,”</a> a play that explores love and aging. The play runs through Oct. 20.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Public Theatre opens its 10th anniversary season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning play <a href="https://detroitpublictheatre.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SVH0000018nRB2AY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Fat Ham,”</a> a comedy that puts a modern spin on Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” It runs through Nov. 3. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Stagecrafters is putting on a production of <a href="https://www.stagecrafters.org/on-stage/2nd-stage/95-woman-black.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“The Woman in Black,”</a> a play about ghostly encounters and hidden secrets, at the Baldwin Theatre 2nd Stage in Royal Oak. The play runs Oct. 18-27.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The radio station 97.9 WJLB presents the <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/all-star-comedy-festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener">All-Star Comedy Festival</a> at the Fox Theatre on Oct. 19, featuring comedians Michael Blackson, Lavell Crawford, Earthquake, Jess Hilarious, Arnez J and Kevin Tate. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">A modernized version of composer Giuseppe Verdi’s <a href="https://detroitopera.org/season-schedule/la-traviata/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“La Traviata”</a> will be performed at the Detroit Opera House on Oct. 19, Oct. 25 and Oct. 27.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Artists Market hosts its <a href="https://detroitartistsmarket.org/dam-gala-8/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gala Art Auction</a> on Oct. 19. The evening includes artwork, discussions and a chance to support the Detroit Artist Market’s mission.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The exhibit <a href="https://dia.org/events/exhibitions/art-dining" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“The Art of Dining: Food Culture in the Islamic World”</a> is now open at the Detroit Institute of Arts through Jan. 5, 2025. The exhibit houses 230 works from the Middle East, Egypt, Central and South Asia and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Legendary musician <a href="https://www.steviewonder.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stevie Wonder performs</a> his concert “Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart” at Little Caesar’s Arena in Detroit on Oct. 22.</li>
</ul>

Things to do in Detroit this weekend: October 18, 2024

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From a spooky night out to live music and theatre, a food festival, hockey history and more, Detroit has a lot going on this weekend. Check out some events coming up around the region on “<a href="https://www.detroitpbs.org/shows/one-detroit/series/one-detroit-weekend/">One Detroit Weekend</a>.” 
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Shepard Arts Center in Detroit showcases the “<a href="https://lscgallery.com/exhibitions/in-an-effort-to-be-held">In an effort to be held</a>” exhibit for its last weekend through Oct. 12. The exhibit explores the connection between bodies, materials and the world.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Inspired Acting Company in Walled Lake presents “<a href="https://www.healbelive.com/tickets">The Danger of Hope</a>” Oct. 11-13. It’s a one-person play that chronicles the life of a newly hired behavior specialist at a Detroit public high school. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Handcrafters hosts a <a href="https://www.hcshows.com/fall-fair">Witches Night Out Market</a> during a Fall Fair at Embassy Suites Livonia on Oct. 11. The market features raffles, trick-or-treating and a meet-and-greet with the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">“Detroit Performs” host Satori Shakoor’s film “<a href="https://www.twistedtellers.org/events">Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale</a>” premieres at the Marygrove Theater on Oct. 11. The stand-up concert special explores the realities of womanhood, motherhood and menopause.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Jim Henson’s <a href="https://www.labyrinthinconcert.com/">Labyrinth in Concert</a> takes place on Oct. 12 at the Masonic Temple in Detroit. A live band will perform alongside David Bowie’s original vocals and the movie. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Owosso hosts the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/496621346600859/">Rockin’ Rib Fest</a> on Oct. 13, where attendees can enjoy a variety of ribs, ice cream and other sweet treats, and live music from A Proper Axe, A Rueful Noise and Towner. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Henry Ford Museum opens a new exhibit “<a href="https://www.thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/hockey-faster-than-ever/">Hockey: Faster Than Ever</a>,” on Oct. 13. The exhibit runs through Jan. 5, 2025. It shows the evolution of hockey and offers interactive exhibits to test your skills. </li>
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Things to do in Detroit this weekend: October 11, 2024

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The first weekend of October brings a variety of arts and cultural programming to the region, including Soirée on the Greenway in Detroit, the Big Country Fest in Frankenmuth, and the Smooth Jazz Fall Fest at the Fox Theatre. The musical “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations” also returns to Detroit Plus, enjoy the fall season with Octobernight in Monroe County and Harvest Happening in Waterford. See what else is coming up in and around Detroit this weekend on “One Detroit Weekend.”
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Fox Theatre in Detroit <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/aint-too-proud-the-life-and-times-of-the-temptations" target="_blank" rel="noopener">presents the musical</a> “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations” Oct. 3-4. The musical tells the story of The Temptations’ musical career. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://detroitriverfront.org/soiree?fbclid=IwY2xjawFO3A1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHf16aaKWEPCwDN5Jard2gbBlx1nV9ZYeK6hp9fbJk6rjpcbAgPhn6LgL7A_aem_DyWqnQt8fx3ITHKY1ZwXlw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Soirée on the Greenway</a>, a masquerade fundraiser that supports the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, takes place at the Dequindre Cut Freight Yard on Oct. 4. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.bigcountryfest.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Big Country Fest</a> in Frankenmuth Oct. 4-5 includes live music, line dancing lessons, vendors, food trucks and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Get into the Halloween spirit during <a href="https://mi-monroecounty.civicplus.com/415/2024-halloween-programs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Octobernight</a> at River Raisin Territorial Park in Monroe Oct. 4-5. The two-night event includes historic Halloween traditions, live music and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Fox Theatre in Detroit hosts the <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/smooth-jazz-fall-fest" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Smooth Jazz Fall Fest</a> Oct. 5. The lineup features Najee, Alexander Zonjic, Everette Harp, Paul Jackson Jr. and others. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.angelsplace.com/events" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Angels’ Place Annual Fall Fest</a> takes place at the Detroit Country Day Field House on Oct. 6. The event is a fundraiser for the organization, which supports people with developmental disabilities.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Irish supergroup <a href="https://www.musichall.org/events/CELTIC-THUNDER-ODYSSEY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celtic Thunder brings its “Odyssey” performance</a> to the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit on Oct. 6.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.waterfordmi.gov/276/Harvest-Happening" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harvest Happening</a> takes place at Hess-Hathaway Park in Waterford on Oct. 6. The event includes pony rides, historic house tours, games and crafts, music and more.</li>
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Things to do in Detroit this weekend: October 4, 2024

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Fall events are in full swing this weekend with the Fire &amp; Flannel Festival in downtown Wyandotte, Pumpkin Patch Night in West Bloomfield and Drafting Table Brewing Company’s Oktoberfest.  
There are also chances to see art, comedy and theater during the Detroit Month of Design, a one-act comedy at Planet Ant Theatre in Hamtramck, and “A Bronx Tale: The One Man Show Starring Chazz Palminteri” at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre.  See what else is happening around town on “One Detroit Weekend.” 
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">TreeRunner Adventure Park in West Bloomfield hosts <a href="https://treerunnerparks.com/westbloomfield/fall-festivities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pumpkin Patch Night</a> Sept. 27-28 where attendees can kick off fall under the beautifully lit trees and some music. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Drafting Table Brewing Company in Wixom hosts an <a href="https://draftingtablebeer.com/events/oktoberfest-party-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oktoberfest party</a> Sept. 27-28 featuring German style beers, special draft releases, and the Long Dog Dash.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Planet Ant Theatre in Hamtramck presents “<a href="https://www.planetant.com/events/silly-goose-a-planet-ant-farm-team-original-one-act-comedy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Silly Goose – A Planet Ant Farm Team Original One Act Comedy,</a>” a one-act play about a goose who takes on a town’s mayor to win over its citizens. The play runs Sept. 27 – Oct. 5.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">“<a href="https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/events/a-bronx-tale-the-one-man-show-starring-chazz-palminteri/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Bronx Tale: The One Man Show Starring Chazz Palminteri</a>” plays at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit on Sept. 28. The one-man show brings 18 characters from the film and TV star’s autobiographical play to life. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Greenfield Village in Dearborn takes a trip back in time with its <a href="https://www.thehenryford.org/visit/greenfield-village/detroit-central-market/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Central Market Weekend</a> Sept. 28-29. The event features a reconstructed 1860s market and includes local vendors, chef demonstrations and other programming. s</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://360eventproductions.com/events/fire-flannel-festival/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fire &amp; Flannel Festival</a> takes place through Sept. 29 in the Yack Arena parking lot in downtown Wyandotte. The festival includes ax throwing, chainsaw carving, dancing witches, live music and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.metroparent.com/events/south-lyon-area-pumpkinfest/%22%20/h%EF%B7%9FHYPERLINK%20%22https://www.southlyonpumpkinfest.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">South Lyon Area Pumpkin Fest</a> takes place Sept. 28-29 in downtown South Lyon. This year’s theme is “Rock around a Pumpkin” and will feature a craft show, scarecrow contest and parade. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Design Core Detroit’s 14th annual Detroit Month of Design takes place at multiple locations across the city through Sept. 30. The <a href="https://www.detroitmonthofdesign.org/event-details/closing-celebration-at-michigan-central" target="_blank" rel="noopener">closing celebration</a> will be held Sept. 28 at Michigan Central. </li>
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Things to do in Detroit this weekend: September 27, 2024 

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Comedy takes center stage this weekend with the Motor City Comedy Festival and Curb Your Enthusiasm comedian JB Smoove performing at the Motor City Casino. This weekend also includes the Made in Michigan Festival, the Funky Ferndale Art Fair and the Finders Keepers Vintage Market. Plus, fans of the TV show “Gilmore Girls” can enjoy Destination Stars Hollow: A Gilmore Fan Celebration in downtown Brighton. Contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/dave-wagner/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dave Wagner of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares some other events happening around town on “One Detroit Weekend.” 
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.motorcitycomedyfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Motor City Comedy Festival</a> takes place Sept. 19-22 at locations around Detroit, featuring comedians Ian Fidanc, Graig Conant, Liz Miele, Carmen Lynch, Mike Cannon and T. Barb. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.funkyferndaleartfair.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Funky Ferndale Art Fair</a> returns to downtown Ferndale Sept. 20-22. The art fair includes 140 artists and authors alongside live entertainment and refreshments.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1183908689451614/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Made in Michigan Festival</a> takes place in Allen Park Sept. 20-21 featuring a Michigan-made marketplace, live music, food trucks, local brews and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Downtown Brighton turns into the town of Stars Hollow from the popular TV show “Gilmore Girls” on Sept. 21 during Destination Stars Hollow: A Gilmore Celebration. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Curb Your Enthusiasm comedian <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/jb_smoove_sb_092224" target="_blank" rel="noopener">JB Smoove performs</a> Sept. 22 at the Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://finderskeepersvintagemarket.com/dates-locations-and-ticket-links/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Finders Keepers Vintage Market</a> returns to the Chelsea Community Fair on Sept. 22 for a fall market that features over 200 vendors, specialty snacks, food and boutique trucks and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Birmingham Village Players presents <a href="https://birminghamvillageplayers.com/memphis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Memphis: The Musical</a> through Sept. 22. The musical explores the power of music in the face of a cultural revolution. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Downtown Grosse Pointe hosts the <a href="https://www.posterityartgallery.com/arttakeoverproject" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Art Takeover Project</a> through Sept. 30. It features more than 80 local artists, an art scavenger hunt, live entertainment and more.</li>
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Things to do around Detroit this weekend: September 20, 2024  

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, with a salsa dance party at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms this weekend. There are also some weekend activities to get into the fall spirit like Canterbury Village’s Oktoberfest and Frankenfest at the Historic Fort Wayne in Detroit. 
Plus, get your arts and culture fix with Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Detroit Opera House and Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party at Little Caesars Arena. Contributors <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cecelia Sharpe</a> and <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/dave-wagner/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dave Wagner</a> of 90.9 WRCJ share some events coming up around town this weekend. 
Upcoming Events: 
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Black Food and Wine Experience hosts the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-food-beverage-hospitality-summit-tickets-924065162777" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black Food and Beverage Hospitality Summit</a> on Sept. 13 at One Campus Martius in downtown Detroit. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.frankenfest.com/detroit-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Frankenfest</a> takes place on Sept. 14 at the Historic Fort Wayne in Detroit. It features a variety of spooky attractions alongside several artists, crafters and jewelry makers.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Canterbury Village in Lake Orion hosts <a href="https://www.canterburyvillage.com/event/oktoberfest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oktoberfest</a> Sept. 14-15 featuring Alpen-inspired food and drinks, live music, traditional Oktoberfest games and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with the <a href="https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/u988hjggjer4znotr39v2kcfc7qj6j" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YA Salsa Dance Party</a> on Sept. 15. The event includes live music from Armando Vega and Dj Fercho. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Broadway in Detroit brings the award-winning <a href="https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/events/moulin-rouge-the-musical/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moulin Rouge! The Musical</a> to the Detroit Opera House Sept. 18 – Oct. 6.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/disney-on-ice-presents-mickeys-search-party" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Disney on Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party</a> at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit Sept. 19-22. The performance includes characters from “Frozen,” “Aladdin,” “Toy Story,” “The Little Mermaid,” and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Milford Business Association hosts the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/808119311375640/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" target="_blank" rel="noopener">39th Milford Car Show</a> on Sept. 15 in downtown Milford. The event also includes access to local shops and restaurants and a historic home tour. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Asam Acres in Tecumseh hosts its <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1077509647272763/1077509690606092/?active_tab=about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cows and Coffee</a> event Sept. 14-15 where visitors can enjoy fresh coffee while petting, feeding and cuddling with the farm’s cows. </li>
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Things to do in Detroit this weekend: September 13, 2024

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Festivals, festivals, festivals — from the BRED Hip-Hop Theatre Festival and the Trenton Art Festival to the Plymouth Fall Festival and the Old Car Festival, there’s plenty to do this weekend.  
There’s also an event at the Royal Oak Farmers Market that supports multiple sclerosis and an outdoor writing event with InsideOut Literary Arts. Contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/">Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares some events coming up around town this weekend.  
Upcoming Events: 
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Royal Oak Farmers Market will host its <a href="https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/ec5745c8-1e0c-4934-9261-9083f4cd92b7/events/vevt:661a5a65-f2e6-489d-a06e-f8eee786489a/home/story">Taste of Generosity</a> event Sept. 6 in support of the National MS Society. The event includes Michigan-made goods, kids’ activities and education about multiple sclerosis.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The 59th annual <a href="https://pccart.org/festival/">Art &amp; Apple Festival</a> returns Sept. 6-8 at Rochester Municipal Park, featuring more than 200 artists displaying their work and a kids’ art zone and creation station.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://plymouthfallfestival.com/">Plymouth Fall Festival</a> takes place in downtown Plymouth from Sept. 6-8. It features pet, car and craft shows, bingo, a carnival and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Wayne State University’s Hilberry Gateway Theatre hosts the <a href="https://hiphoptheatrefest.com/">Beats Rhymes Everything Detroit Hip-Hop Theatre Festival</a> on Sept. 7. The event celebrates the stories told through hip hop both on and off stage. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/detroit.php">Water Lantern Festival</a> takes place at Lake St. Clair Metro Park in Harrison Township on Sept. 7. The event includes food trucks and a chance to design your own lantern before the lantern launch.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Greenfield Village in Dearborn hosts the <a href="https://www.thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/old-car-festival/">Old Car Festival</a> Sept. 7-8. It’s the country’s longest-running antique car show with vehicles from the 1890s – 1930s on display.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.trentonartfestival.com/">Trenton Art Festival</a> Sept. 7-14 will feature 10 live mural installations around downtown Trenton. The festival also includes a sip and stroll event, food and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">InsideOut Literary Arts hosts “<a href="https://insideoutdetroit.org/news-events/events/if-the-river-could-sing-a-celebration-of-writing-and-river-with-insideout-2/">If the River Could Sing: A Celebration of Writing and River with InsideOut</a>” on Sept. 12 at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit. </li>
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Things to do around Detroit this weekend: September 6, 2024

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Labor Day weekend is here. Commemorate the unofficial end of summer with a trip to the <a href="https://www.michiganstatefairllc.com/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michigan State Fair</a> or the <a href="https://www.detroitjazzfest.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Jazz Festival</a>. The <a href="https://romeopeachfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Romeo Peach Festival</a> and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/9000948019922095/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mussel Beach Music Festival</a> are also coming up. 
 Plus, Hamtramck hosts a <a href="https://hamtownfest.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Labor Day Fest</a>, jessica Care moore’s <a href="https://www.livenation.com/event/vvG1OZb5LIp4QL/jessica-care-moore-presents-black-women-rock-20th-anniversary" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black Women Rock concert</a> returns, and there’s a <a href="https://easternmarket.org/markets/events/detroit-sandwich-party" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Sandwich Party</a> at Eastern Market. 
Check out some events coming up around town for this week&#8217;s “One Detroit Weekend.”
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.salinefair.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Saline Community Fair</a> takes place Aug. 28 – Sept. 1 at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds in Ann Arbor. It features Koengeter show horses, a Read to Ride program and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Cadieux Cafe hosts <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/9000948019922095/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Mussel Beach Music Festival</a> Aug. 29 – Sept. 1. The local festival features Jordan McIntyre, Sunny Ledfurd, Nick Lucassian and others. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.michiganstatefairllc.com/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michigan State Fair</a> makes its return to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi Aug. 29 – Sept. 2. It features the State Fair Superstar Competition, the famous butter cow and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The 93rd annual <a href="https://romeopeachfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Romeo Peach Festival</a> returns Aug. 29 – Sept. 2 with events like craft shows, book sales, a 5K/10K run, live music, carnival rides, fireworks, a golf classic, a charity car cruise and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.detroitjazzfest.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Jazz Festival</a> brings a lineup of local, national and international musicians to venues in downtown and midtown Detroit Aug. 30 – Sept. 2. The festival is free to attend. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Detroit artist jessica Care moore presents the 20th anniversary of <a href="https://www.livenation.com/event/vvG1OZb5LIp4QL/jessica-care-moore-presents-black-women-rock-20th-anniversary" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black Women Rock,</a> an annual music festival. This year’s festival will take place Aug. 31 at The Fillmore in Detroit. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The 44th annual <a href="https://hamtownfest.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hamtramck Labor Day Fest</a> takes place Aug. 31 – Sept. 2 along the Joseph Campau Historic District. The free festival features live music, carnival rides, canoe races, a parade and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Detroit’s Eastern Market hosts the <a href="https://easternmarket.org/markets/events/detroit-sandwich-party" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Sandwich Party</a> at Shed 5 on Sept. 1. The event includes a variety of sandwich tasting options from Detroit sandwich makers.  </li>
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One Detroit Weekend: August 30, 2024

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This weekend is all about good food and good tunes. Visit a variety of food events like the Taste of Greece Festival, the Novi Taco Fest and the Polish Festival. Then, find live music at the Ford House’s outdoor summer concert with the Michigan Philharmonic and at the Detroit Bourbon and Blues Festival in Eastern Market.  
Plus, there’s the Michigan Made Festival, the Genesee County Fair and more. One Detroit contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/peter-whorf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peter Whorf of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares what’s coming up this weekend in and around Detroit.
Upcoming Events:  
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The 19th annual <a href="https://www.michigangreekfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Taste of Greece Festival</a> takes place Aug. 22-25 at the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Plymouth. The festival features Greek food, music and dancing. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.fordhouse.org/events/summer-concert-michigan-philharmonic/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michigan Philharmonic presents “Car-Tunes!”</a> Aug. 23 at the Ford House in Grosse Pointe. Attendees will hear music from Disney’s “Cars,” “Grease,” “Back to the Future,” “The Beach Boys” and “American in Paris.” </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The 50th annual Our Lady of the Scapular <a href="https://local.aarp.org/event/annual-our-lady-of-the-scapular-polish-summer-festival-2024-08-23-wyandotte-mi.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Polish Summer Festival</a> takes place Aug. 23-24 at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Wyandotte. It features Polish food, music, dancing, a raffle and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.novitacofest.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Novi Taco Fest</a> is being held Aug. 23-25 at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk in Novi featuring more than 30 taco trucks, lucha libre wrestling, ballet folklorico, live music and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://canterburymichiganmadefestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michigan Made Festival</a> takes place at Canterbury Village in Orion Township Aug. 24-25. It features Michigan crafters, food, brews and more. The event is also hosting a food drive to support the Village Food Pantry. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The 12th annual <a href="https://www.hugdetroitday.com/hug-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hug Detroit Day</a> is being held at Black Heritage Park, formerly named Recovery Park, on Aug. 25. The event is focused on spreading love, fostering community spirit and supporting families in Detroit.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://gcf.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2024 Genesee County Fair</a> returns to the Everett A. Cummings Center in Mt. Morris through Aug. 25. It features a monster truck show, tractor pull, live entertainment, a rodeo and a demolition derby. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.detroitbourbonandblues.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Bourbon and Blues Festival</a> takes place at Eastern Market Shed 5 on Aug. 25. The festival includes immersive tasting experiences, blues performances and more. </li>
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One Detroit Weekend: August 23, 2024

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This weekend, the summer festival season continues with the Ribs R&amp;B Music Festival in Detroit, the Sunflower Festival in Belleville and the 27th annual Back to School Festival in Detroit. Also, the city of Dundee celebrates its bicentennial.
Plus, don’t miss Detroit PBS Kids’ Be My Neighbor Day in Detroit, Patio Night at the Flint Institute of Arts and more. One Detroit contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/dave-wagner/">Dave Wagner of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares some events for you to enjoy this weekend on “One Detroit Weekend.” 
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Flint Institute of Arts hosts <a href="https://flintarts.org/event/13632/2023/08/04" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Patio Night</a> on Aug. 9, featuring live music and food and drink specials. The event is free to the public. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.ribsrnbmusicfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ribs R&amp;B Music Festival Weekend</a> takes place in Detroit’s Hart Plaza Aug. 9-11, featuring barbeque tastings as well as R&amp;B artists Glenn Jones and Adina Howard.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The city of Dundee <a href="https://dundeebicentennial.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">celebrates its bicentennial</a> Aug. 9-11. The weekend celebration includes pickleball tournaments, historical scavenger hunts, monster truck rides and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.bluewater.org/event-detail/antique-yard-sale-trail-2024-michigans-thumbcoast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Antique Yard Sale Trail</a> takes place Aug. 9-11 along Michigan’s thumb coast. Attendees can shop for antiques along 150 miles of Michigan’s scenic waterfront on M29 and M25 highways. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">DeBuck’s Family Farm in Belleville hosts its <a href="https://www.debucksfamilyfarm.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sunflower Festival</a> Aug. 9-25. The event includes refreshments, photo opportunities among the sunflowers, family-friendly activities and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Greater Grace Temple in Detroit hosts its <a href="http://greatergrace.org/event/1042867-2024-08-13-27th-annual-back-to-school-festival/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">27th annual Back to School Festival</a> on Aug. 13, which includes carnival games and rides, free vision screenings and eyeglasses, backpacks, immunizations, school supplies giveaways and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Detroit PBS Kids’ and the Michigan Learning Channel host <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=878387557662877&amp;id=100064749214164&amp;set=a.487292373439066" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Be My Neighbor Day</a> Aug. 14 at Eastern Market’s Shed 5. The event includes free resources for families and a dance party with Daniel Tiger.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.farmingtonfarmersmarket.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Farmington Farmers Market</a> takes place at the Sundquist Pavilion on Saturdays through November 2. Upcoming events include a corn roast, the bicentennial beer celebration, an ice cream social, a senior health fair and more. </li>
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One Detroit Weekend: August 9, 2024

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The first weekend of August is here. Start the month by celebrating with good food and live music performances at Blues, Brews, and Barbecue in Westland or the annual Dearborn Homecoming Festival. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
Plus, check out work from local artists at the Belle Isle Art Fair or Live at Five at the Northville Art House. And Sistah’s Braid Too! hosts a hair, fashion, and vendor expo in Detroit.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> Contributors Peter Whorf and Dave Wagner from 90.9 WRCJ share what’s in store in Metro Detroit this weekend and beyond in this week’s “One Detroit Weekend.”<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
Upcoming Events:<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Northville Art House will host <a href="https://northvillearthouse.org/liveat5/">“Live at Five,”</a> on Friday, August 2, showcasing an exhibition, live music, and refreshments. Get a chance to talk with the local artists whose work will be featured. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">The city of Westland hosts <a href="https://www.bluesbrewsbarbecue.com/">Blues, Brews, and Barbecue</a> from August 2-3. Head to Thomas H. Brown Central Park for live blues music, a wide array of food from vendors and food trucks, plus ice-cold brews from the beer tent.</li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">In partnership with Wayne State University, American Indian Health and Family Services invites the public to <a href="https://aihfs.org/pow-wow-2024/">Pow Wow in the D</a>, taking place Saturday, August 3 at the Wayne State Soccer Field.  The event will be a celebration and acknowledgement of Native American culture.</li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">The 43rd annual <a href="https://www.dearbornhomecoming.com/">Dearborn Homecoming Festival</a> happens August 2-4 at Ford Field Park. There’ll be live performances from The Verve Pipe, All-American Rejects, and Kylie Morgan. Plus, carnival rides, food and beverages, and a fireworks display. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Sistah’s Braid Too! in Detroit will host a <a href="https://sistahsbraidtoo.com/event/">hair, fashion, and vendor expo</a> on Saturday, August 3. The event will feature hair care workshops, live demonstrations, entertainment and food, vendor marketplace, and more.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Belle Isle Park will be the scenic backdrop for the <a href="https://www.belleisleartfair.com/">Belle Isle Art Fair</a> taking place Saturday and Sunday, August 3-4. There will also be a secret art garden, plus opportunities to do hands-on art projects. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">On Monday, August 5, <a href="https://jazzcafedetroit.com/events/August-2024/Sky-Covington-s-The-Satin-Doll-Revue">Sky Covington’s Satin Doll Revue at Aretha’s Jazz Cafe at Music Hall</a> in Detroit will take audiences on a journey through the musical legacy of jazz trailblazers like Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, and more.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms continues its <a href="https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/summerfest-thornetta-davis">SummerFest concert series featuring an evening with Detroit’s “Queen of the Blues” Thornetta Davis</a> on Wednesday, August 7.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
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One Detroit Weekend: August 2, 2024

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This weekend, there are chances to check out music and the arts at events such as the Sterlingfest Art &amp; Music Fair in Sterling Heights and the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show in West Bloomfield. There are also outdoor activities like Kayaking Belle Isle and the Summer Beer Festival in Ypsilanti.
Plus, don’t miss the Arab &amp; Chaldean Festival taking place in Detroit’s Hart Plaza. One Detroit contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/dave-wagner/">Dave Wagner of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares some events coming up this weekend and beyond for you to enjoy on “One Detroit Weekend.” 
Upcoming Events:  
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Outdoor Adventure Center invites people to <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/oac/experience/event-calendar/2024/07/26/kayaking-belle-isle" target="_blank" rel="noopener">kayak around Belle Isle</a> on Friday, July 26. Attendees must meet at the Flynn Pavilion in Belle Isle Park to receive equipment and instructions. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Symphony Orchestra presents the “<a href="https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/23-24-summer/music-of-elvis-with-frankie-moreno" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Music of Elvis with Frankie Moreno</a>,” a tribute performance for Elvis Presley, at Orchestra Hall on Friday July 26. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.mibeer.com/Events/summer-beer-festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Summer Beer Festival</a> takes place at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti’s historic Depot Town July 26-27. Event admission includes 15 sampling tokens for people 21 years and older. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.sterlingheights.gov/2138/Sterlingfest" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sterlingfest</a> returns to Sterling Heights through July 27, where you can enjoy carnival rides, live music, an art fair, food, children’s activities and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The free <a href="https://arabandchaldeanfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arab &amp; Chaldean Festival</a> returns to Detroit’s Hart Plaza July 27-28. The two-day celebration includes live music, dry goods vendors, folklore dancers and a fashion show. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://hotworks.org/events-hot-works/orchard-lake-fine-art-show-july-27-28-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Orchard Lake Fine Art Show</a> takes place July 27-28 in West Bloomfield. The fine art show features a variety of artists from multiple disciplines. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Twelve Mile Crossing’s free summer concert series, <a href="https://www.twelvemilecrossing.com/event/street-sounds-at-fountain-walk/3628800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Street Sounds at Fountain Walk</a>, features a performance from Power Play Detroit on July 30 in Novi.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The David Klein Gallery in Detroit features an <a href="https://www.dkgallery.com/exhibitions/107-ebitenyefa-baralaye-host-detroit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">exhibit titled “Host”</a> by Detroit-based artist Ebitenyefa Baralaye through Aug. 17.  </li>
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One Detroit Weekend: July 26, 2024

One Detroit Weekend: July 19

Festivals take center stage in and around Detroit this weekend. People can check out Blake’s Lavender Festival in Armada, the Detroit Book Festival and Festa Italiana in Sterling Heights. There is also the Dam Jam Music Festival in Lansing and Faster Horses Music Festival in Brooklyn.
Plus, the 2024 USGA Junior Amateur Championship comes to Bloomfield Township and Chris Botti brings his musical stylings to Detroit. See what else is coming up this weekend and beyond on “One Detroit Weekend” with contributors <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cecelia Sharpe</a> and <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/dave-wagner/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dave Wagner</a> of 90.9 WRCJ.
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Grammy Award-winning trumpeter <a href="https://www.musichall.org/events/Chris-Botti" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Botti brings his musical </a>stylings to the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts Main Stage on Friday, July 19. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://lansing501.com/features/dam-jam-music-festival-lansing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dam Jam Music Festiva</a>l takes place July 19-20 at the historic Brenke Fish Ladder in Old Town Lansing, featuring Michigan-based artists and bands. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Symphony Orchestra hosts the <a href="https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/23-24-summer/clark-park-culture-and-arts-festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Clark Park Culture and Arts Festival</a> on Saturday, July 20 at Clark Park in Southwest Detroit featuring food, music and dancing.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill in Armada hosts the annual <a href="https://blakefarms.com/lavender-festival-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blake’s Lavender Festival</a> July 19-21 featuring Michigan vendors, wellness classes, family-friendly activities and lavender-infused food and drinks. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.iaccm.net/events/festa-italiana" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Festa Italiana</a> takes place at Freedom Hill County Park in Sterling Heights July 19-21. The festival includes Italian food vendors, wine tastings and a cannoli eating contest. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The annual <a href="https://fasterhorsesfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Faster Horses Music Festival</a> returns to the Michigan International Speedway July 19-21 in Brooklyn, featuring country stars Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson and Hardy. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Eastern Market Shed 5 in Detroit hosts the 7th annual <a href="https://detroitbookfest.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Book Festival</a> on Sunday, July 21. Plus, there will also be a Bookfest afterparty from 10 a.m. &#8211; 8 p.m. at Eastern Market Brewing. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills hosts the <a href="https://championships.usga.org/usjunioramateur.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2024 USGA Junior Amateur Championship</a> starting Monday, July 22. The tournament is free to attend. </li>
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One Detroit Weekend: July 19, 2024

One Detroit Weekend: July 12

This weekend, the African World Festival celebrates the arts and culture of the African diaspora in Hart Plaza, and the 33rd annual Concert of Colors brings diversity-themed performances to various locations across Detroit.  
There are a few places to find art too, like the Wyandotte Street Art Fair and Art in the Park in Plymouth. Plus, don’t miss the Blissfield River Raisin Festival. Watch “One Detroit Weekend” with contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/">Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ</a> to find out what else is happening in and around the city this weekend.
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://wyandotte.net/arts_and_culture/street_art_fair/index.php">Wyandotte Street Art Fair</a> returns through July 13. The event showcases over 300 national artists, food from local restaurants, and shopping with local merchants. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.unclesamjamfest.com/">Uncle Sam Jam</a> takes place July 11-14 at Woodhaven Civic Center Park in Woodhaven, featuring a carnival, free concerts, monster truck rides, a drone show and fireworks display.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="http://www.riverraisinfestival.org/">Blissfield River Raisin Festival</a> runs July 11-13, featuring rides, concessions, exhibits, merchant vendors, crafts, games, fireworks on Friday and a parade on Saturday. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History hosts the 41st annual <a href="https://www.thewright.org/africanworldfestival">African World Festival</a> July 12-14 in Detroit’s Hart Plaza. The event celebrates the arts and culture of the African diaspora.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Downtown Plymouth’s <a href="https://artinthepark.com/">Art in the Park</a> takes place July 12-14, featuring over 400 artists, live entertainment, food and access to shopping at local stores. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Symphony Orchestra presents the <a href="https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/23-24-summer/chandler-park-community-arts-and-music-festival">Chandler Park Community Arts and Music Festival</a> on Saturday, July 13. The event includes hands-on music and arts activities, free food and live performances from DSO musicians and local artists. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Eastern Market’s summer market series “<a href="https://www.shed5flea.com/">Shed 5 Flea</a>” takes place Sunday, July 14 at Eastern Market Shed 5 in Detroit. The event features vintage fashion, antiques, handmade wares and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The 33rd annual <a href="https://www.concertofcolors.com/">Concert of Colors</a> returns to various locations across Detroit July 16-21. The free diversity-themed music festival brings international and local artists together in Detroit. </li>
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One Detroit Weekend: July 12, 2024

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Fourth of July weekend is finally here and there are plenty of events and activities to enjoy over the holiday weekend. The city of Commerce kicks off its summer concert series, the Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair returns and there are cars and coffee at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac.  
Plus, there’s a host of live performances to check out, such as The Beach Boys, Kidz Bop Live and a Tchaikovsky Spectacular. Watch “One Detroit Weekend” with contributors <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/dave-wagner/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dave Wagner</a> and <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cecelia Sharpe</a> of <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">90.9 WRCJ</a> to see what else is coming up in and around Detroit this weekend.
Upcoming Events: 
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://commercetwp.com/departments/parks-recreation/2024-community-events/concert-in-the-park/">Commerce Summer Concert Series</a> kicks off July 5 and runs through August 2 at the Richardson Community Center.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Candela Detroit in Southwest Detroit hosts a <a href="https://candeladetroit.com/events/">Salsa and Bachata Night</a> on July 6 featuring a performance by Armando Vega Y Su Orquesta. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The 3rd annual <a href="https://www.lightuplivernois.com/">Light Up Livernois</a> fashion, art and design festival takes place July 6 at the Livernois Merchant Corridor between Six and Eight Mile Roads in Detroit. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The M1 Concourse in Pontiac hosts <a href="https://m1concourse.com/cars-and-coffee/">Cars and Coffee: Antique, Vintage &amp; Classics</a> on July 6. The event is free to the public. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://royaloakarts.com/2023-royal-oak-outdoor-art-fair/">Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair</a> returns to Memorial Park in Royal Oak July 6-7. The fair features ceramics, collages, drawings and a variety of other art forms.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Beach Boys bring their <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/beach_boys_mb_070524">Endless Summer Gold tour</a> with special guest John Stamos to the Meadow Brook Amphitheatre in Rochester Hills on July 5.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Live Nation brings the <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/kidz-bop">Kidz Bop Live 2024 tour</a> to Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston on July 6. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Symphony Orchestra hosts a <a href="https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/23-24-summer/tchaikovsky-spectacular">Tchaikovsky Spectacular</a> on July 7 at Orchestra Hall.  </li>
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One Detroit Weekend: Fourth of July

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Fourth of July may be next weekend, but Independence Day celebrations in and around Detroit are kicking off this week. Visit the Salute to America commemoration at Greenfield Village in Dearborn or head to downtown Highland for the Red, White and Blues Festival.  
Plus, the summer festivities continue with the Taylor Summer Festival, the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest and more. Contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/peter-whorf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peter Whorf of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares some more events coming up this weekend and beyond on “One Detroit Weekend.” 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.livoniaspree.com/">Livonia Spree</a> takes place at Ford Field in Livonia through June 30. The festival features local bands, food vendors, carnival rides and a fireworks display as the event’s finale.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="http://www.taylorfestival.com/437/Taylor-Summer-Festival">Taylor Summer Festival</a> returns to Heritage Park in Taylor June 27-30, with carnival rides, music, refreshments, and a brand new drone show this year. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Michigan Challenge Balloonfest celebrates hot air balloons at Howell High School June 28-30. The festival also includes live entertainment, family-friendly activities and fireworks. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Greenfield Village in Dearborn hosts the <a href="https://www.thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/salute-to-america/">Salute to America</a> celebration July 2-5. The celebration will feature a special performance of the “1812 Overture” by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak brings dinosaurs back to the zoo with <a href="https://detroitzoo.org/events/zoo-events/dinosauria/">Dinosauria</a> through Sept. 8. Zoo attendees can walk the zoo trail and see animatronic dinosaurs along the way. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The 4th annual Obsidian Theatre Festival presents “<a href="https://www.obsidianfest.org/event-details/black-to-black-an-obsidian-cabaret">Back to Black: An Obsidian Cabaret</a>” on Thursday, June 27 at the Gem Theatre Detroit. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores hosts the Gabriel Brass Band on Friday, June 28 as a part of its <a href="https://www.fordhouse.org/events/summer-concert-gabriel-brass-brand/">Outdoor Summer Concert series</a>. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Downtown Highland hosts the <a href="https://www.highlanddda.com/events-attractions/red-white-blues-festival/">Red, White and Blues Festival</a> on Saturday, June 29. The festival features live music, kids’ activities, food trucks, a craft and vendor show and fireworks. </li>
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One Detroit Weekend: June 28, 2024

One Detroit Weekend: June 21

It’s the first official weekend of summer. Kick it off by watching the sunset at the Detroit Zoo, checking out some handmade glass at the Michigan Glass Project Art, Glass and Music Festival in Detroit, or heading to Log Cabin Day at Palmer Park in Detroit.  
Plus, Blake’s Orchard &amp; Cider Mill hosts its annual Strawberry Festival and the Ford Fireworks return ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. See what else is coming up around town on “One Detroit Weekend” with contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/peter-whorf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peter Whorf of 90.9 WRCJ</a>.
Upcoming Events: 
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Zoo hosts <a href="https://detroitzoo.org/event/sunset-at-the-zoo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sunset at the Zoo</a> from 7-11 p.m. on June 21. Attendees can enjoy refreshments, entertainment, an auction and a look at the animal habitats at night. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The 2024 <a href="https://www.themichiganglassproject.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michigan Glass Project Art Glass &amp; Music Festival</a> takes place at the Russell Industrial Center in Detroit June 21-23. The festival features more than 100 glass artists.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Blake’s Orchard &amp; Cider Mill in Armada hosts its annual <a href="https://blakefarms.com/event/strawberry-festival/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Strawberry Festival</a> on June 22, featuring strawberry samplings, kid’s activities, line dancing and a fireworks display at night.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The People for Palmer Park invite visitors to Palmer Park in Detroit for <a href="https://www.peopleforpalmerpark.org/log-cabin-day.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Log Cabin Day</a> on June 23. The event includes crafts like basket and flag making, history lessons and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The annual <a href="https://theparade.org/ford-fireworks/rooftop-party/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ford Fireworks</a> organized by The Parade Company returns to Hart Plaza in Detroit on June 24. The fireworks show will be visible over the Detroit River. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The 59th annual <a href="https://www.bay-rama.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bay-Rama Fishfly Festival</a> takes place in downtown New Baltimore, featuring a parade, the Miss Bay-Rama Pageant, kid’s activities, the Bay-Rama Fireworks Show and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit hosts the <a href="https://www.musichall.org/events/World-Ballet-Festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Ballet Festival</a> June 21-23 with special guests Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia from the New York City Ballet. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Kylyn APIA Arts &amp; Culture Festival presents the workshop “<a href="https://aadl.org/node/627988" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stories We’re Told, Stories We Tell</a>” at the Ann Arbor District Library downtown branch on June 23.</li>
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One Detroit Weekend: June 21, 2024 

One Detroit Weekend: June 14

Juneteenth is coming up Wednesday, June 19 and Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16. Celebrate with the Juneteenth Family Reunion or a round of mini golf at Cranbrook Art Museum. Plus, summer festival season continues in the region with the Ann Arbor Summer Festival and the Michigan Taco Fiesta. Contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/peter-whorf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peter Whorf of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares more events coming up this weekend and beyond on “One Detroit Weekend.” 
Upcoming Events: 
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.a2sf.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ann Arbor Summer Festival</a> takes place at various locations throughout the city June 14-30, featuring live music, entertainment and dance parties. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Curators of Black Excellence hosts the <a href="https://www.juneteenthfamreunion.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Juneteenth Family Reunion</a> June 15-16 at Catalpa Oaks Park in Southfield.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/events/mini-golf-fathers-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrate Father’s Day</a> with a round of mini golf at the Cranbrook Art Museum’s “Cranbrook on the Green” course in Bloomfield Hills. One free ticket is offered per group, and the museum is free for mini golfers.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit hosts a <a href="https://www.thewright.org/juneteenth-jubilee-celebration-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration</a> on June 19 featuring yoga, live entertainment, horseback riding, storytelling and more.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.thextremexperience.com/tracks/m1-concourse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Xtreme Xperience</a> returns to M1 Concourse in Pontiac June 20-23. Attendees can drive exotic cars on the racetrack. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.michigantacofiesta.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michigan Taco Fiesta</a> takes place at Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights June 14-16, featuring hot pepper and taco eating contests as well as a cutest dog contest. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The 35th annual <a href="https://www.thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/motor-muster/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Motor Muster</a> in Greenfield Village takes place on June 16 at the Henry Ford Museum for Father’s Day. The event features historic and classic cars. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Kylyn APIA Arts &amp; Culture Festival hosts the <a href="https://aadl.org/node/627987" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“CHIMERA” film screening</a> June 18 at the Ann Arbor District Library downtown branch. The film screening is presented by the APIA performance collective IS/LAND.</li>
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One Detroit Weekend: June 14, 2024

One Detroit Weekend: June 7

June is Pride Month, and the Motor City Pride Festival is coming up this weekend in Hart Plaza. You can also meet some of Detroit’s past and present sports stars at the Detroit Sports Spectacular. Plus, there are a handful of summer festivals to check out including the Motor City Irish Fest, Gulyás Festival and Vintage Fest. One Detroit contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/peter-whorf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peter Whorf of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares more events coming up around town on “One Detroit Weekend.”
Upcoming Events: 
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://bigrockamusements.com/events/46" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Melvindale Days</a> takes place at the Melvindale Ice Arena June 6-9. The festival includes carnival rides, live entertainment, food and a fireworks show. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi hosts the first-ever <a href="https://detroitsportsspectacular.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Sports Spectacular</a> June 7-9. Fans can have memorabilia signed by Barry Sanders, Ben Wallace, Kirk Gibson and others. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Pewabic Pottery hosts its <a href="https://www.pewabic.org/pages/garden-party" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pewabic House and Garden Show</a> June 7-9. The show features strolling tours, as well as wheel throwing and sculpting demos. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://motorcityirishfest.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Motor City Irish Fest</a> takes place June 7-9 at Greenmead Historical Park in Livonia. The festival includes local Irish bands, food, fun games and whiskey tastings.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://motorcitypride.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Motor City Pride Festival</a> begins June 8 and continues June 9 at Hart Plaza. The two-day festival features a pride parade, live entertainment, community vendors and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit and Ann Arbor Hungarian communities present the 5th annual <a href="https://hungarianfolklife.org/calendar/2024-gulyas-festival-detroit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gulyás Festival</a> at the Hungarian American Cultural Center in Taylor. The event will feature performances by Hajdu Bence, Kertész Kíra, and others.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn showcases a new exhibit, “<a href="https://www.thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/dinosaurs-in-motion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dinosaurs in Motion</a>,” open June 9-Sept. 8. The exhibit includes 16 life-size metal dinosaurs you can move or interact with. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">The 3rd annual <a href="https://downtownromeo.net/vintage-fest-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vintage Festival</a> takes place in downtown Romeo on June 8, featuring antique and classic cars, music, street vendors offering handmade wares and children’s activities.</li>
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One Detroit Weekend: June 7, 2024

One Detroit Weekend: May 31

The season of summer festivals and markets in and around Detroit is starting up this week with the Palmer Park Art Fair and the Greenmead Summer Flea Market. You can also commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month or head to the Detroit Grand Prix.
Plus, participate in Paint Out at the Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, see recent works from regional fiber artists at the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Stamelos Gallery Center and more. Contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares other events to check out this weekend on “One Detroit Weekend.”
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://asianfestmi.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AsianFest Michigan</a> comes to Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk in Novi through June 2, featuring music, eating contests, a volleyball tournament, Muay Thai and more.   </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.palmerparkartfair.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Palmer Park Art Fair</a> returns to Detroit’s Palmer Park June 1-2. The art fair will include 100 artists and vendors, music, food and drinks and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://detroitgp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Grand Prix</a> returns to the streets of downtown Detroit May 31 – June 2. The race will take place along Jefferson Avenue and streets bordering the Detroit Riverfront.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">The Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit hosts its <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-ensemble-2024-2025-auditions-grades-8-12-tickets-880457460967?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Youth Ensemble auditions</a> June 4 and 6. Auditions are open to students in grades 8-12. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Fourteen East Gallery in Detroit hosts “<a href="https://allevents.in/detroit/adornments/10000881680910337" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adornments: Textiles Arts for the Home</a>,” an exhibit of expressive fiber textiles, through June 30.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">The University of Michigan-Dearborn Stamelos Gallery Center presents the exhibit “<a href="https://library.umd.umich.edu/stamelos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Piece by Piece: Recent Work from Regional Fiber Artists</a>” through August 18. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">The Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores hosts its annual <a href="https://www.fordhouse.org/events/paint-out-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paint Out</a> on June 1, an all-skill levels event that invites people to capture the beauty of “en plein air.” </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">The city of Livonia hosts the <a href="https://www.ci.livonia.mi.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=2843&amp;month=6&amp;year=2024&amp;day=2&amp;calType=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Greenmead Summer Flea Market</a> on June 2 at Greenmead Historical Park in Livonia. Proceeds from the market will benefit Greenmead.</li>
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One Detroit Weekend: May 31, 2024

One Detroit Weekend: May 24

It’s Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial summer kickoff, and there are activities happening around metro Detroit, like the St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Day 2024 at the War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
You can also enjoy food at the Novi BBQ Fest and the Ya’ssoo Greek Festival in Bloomfield Hills. Plus, Movement Music Festival returns to Hart Plaza in Detroit. Contributors <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cecelia Sharpe</a> and <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/dave-wagner/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dave Wagner</a> of 90.9 WRCJ share more events coming up around town on “One Detroit Weekend.”<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
Upcoming Events:<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://novibbqfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Novi Barbeque Fest: Ribs and Whiskey</a> runs through Memorial Day at the Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Park, featuring whiskey tastings, live music, kid activities and more.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="http://www.yassoogreekfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ya’ssoo Greek Festival</a> May 24-26 at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Bloomfield Hills will feature Greek dancing and food as well as magic shows.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://movementfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Movement Music Festival</a> returns to Detroit’s Hart Plaza May 25-27 for a weekend of electronic music, dancing and fun. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">The Kylyn APIA Arts &amp; Culture Festival hosts its <a href="https://www.detroitpbs.org/event/to-heal-concert-kylyn-apia-arts-culture-festival/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“To Heal” concert</a> May 26 at the Ann Arbor District Library downtown branch featuring local Asian American performers, poets and creatives.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">The City of St. Clair Shores hosts its <a href="https://www.scsparade.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">71st annual Memorial Day Parade</a> May 26 on Harper Avenue. The parade starts at Nine Mile Road and travels north to 11 Mile Road.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">The Garden Theatre Detroit hosts singer-songwriter Damon Fletcher for his <a href="https://damonfletcher.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“The Great Experience” performance</a> on May 24.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">The Fox Theatre in Detroit presents the <a href="https://www.313presents.com/news/detail/west-coast-takeover-featuring-e-40-b-legit-too-short-dj-quik-tha-dogg-pound-mack-10-above-the-law-at-the-fox-theatre-saturday-may-25" target="_blank" rel="noopener">West Coast Takeover</a> concert May 25, featuring hip hop artists like E-40 &amp; B-Legit, Too Short, Mack 10 &amp; Above the Law, DJ Quik and other performers.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms hosts a <a href="https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/memorialday" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Memorial Day ceremony</a> on May 27, featuring musical tributes and a recitation of the local lives lost during military service.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
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One Detroit Weekend: May 24, 2024

One Detroit Weekend: May 17

Spring is in full swing, and it’s time to beautify those outdoor spaces with flowers from Eastern Market’s Flower Day. Plus, Motor City Comic Con is coming to the Suburban Collection Showplace, and don’t miss the Farm Fest at Maybury Farms.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
You can also check out performances like “Between Riverside and Crazy” at the Detroit Repertory Theatre, Neil Young &amp; Crazy Horse’s “Love Earth” tour at Pine Knob Music Theatre and more. Contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/dave-wagner/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dave Wagner of 90.9 WRCJ</a> shares what else is happening around town on “One Detroit Weekend.”
Upcoming Events:<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://motorcitycomiccon.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Motor City Comic Con</a> returns to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi May 17-19. The event features contests, screenings, celebrity guests, food and more.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Repertory Theatre presents the play “<a href="https://www.detroitreptheatre.com/crazy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Between Riverside and Crazy</a>,” a dark comedy, starting May 17 through June 7. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Maybury Farms hosts <a href="https://www.mayburyfarm.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Farm Fest</a> on Saturday, May 18. The festival features arts and crafts, live music, children’s games, and a petting zoo.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Institute of Arts celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the <a href="https://dia.org/events/guest-artist-workshop-separate-and-together-mike-han" target="_blank" rel="noopener">guest artist workshop “Separate and Together”</a> with Korean artist Mike Han on May 18-19. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Eastern Market in Detroit hosts its annual <a href="https://easternmarket.org/markets/events/save-the-date-flower-day-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Flower Day</a> on Sunday, May 19. Vendors from across the Midwest will be selling their flowers at the event. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">The Highland Downtown Development Authority hosts its <a href="https://www.highlanddda.com/events-attractions/founders-day-festival-parade/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Founders Day Parade &amp; Festival</a> on Saturday, May 18, featuring a Kids Zone, local artisans, a veteran’s ceremony and more. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">The Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn presents Cirque Italia’s “<a href="https://gold.cirqueitalia.com/events/1076_Water-Circus-Gold-Unit-Dearborn-MI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Water Circus: Gold Unit</a>” under the white and blue big top tent May 16-19. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">Neil Young and Crazy Horse bring their <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/neil-young-crazy-horse" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Love Earth” tour</a> to Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston on Wednesday, May 22.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}"> </li>
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One Detroit Weekend: May 17, 2024

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Celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend with performances, a pottery event and more. You can also celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Detroit’s Eastern Market. 
Plus, don’t miss “The Cunning Little Vixen” at Detroit Opera, the Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions and more happening in the city and beyond this weekend. Contributors Dave Wagner and Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ share what else is coming up on “One Detroit Weekend.”<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
Upcoming Events:<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Fox Theatre in Detroit hosts a <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/mothers-day-celebration" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mother’s Day Celebration</a> on May 10 featuring gospel artists John P. Kee, Yolanda Adams and others. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Detroit Opera closes out its 2023-2024 season with a production of “<a href="https://detroitopera.org/season-schedule/the-cunning-little-vixen/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Cunning Little Vixen</a>,” with performances on May 11, 17 and 19.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Patti LaBelle and El DeBarge will be at the Fox Theatre in Detroit on May 12 for a “<a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/patti-labelle-and-el-debarge-salute-2-mothers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Salute to Mother’s Day</a>.”<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://dbgdetroit.org/goldengloves/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions</a> national boxing competition starts May 13 at Huntington Place Detroit and ends with the title fight on May 18. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Eastern Market Shed 5 during the “<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-asian-bites-presents-night-market-three-tickets-868102817897?aff=erelexpmlt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Little Asian Bites Presents: Night Market Three</a>” event on May 16. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Pewabic Pottery hosts a <a href="https://www.pewabic.org/pages/events" target="_blank" rel="noopener">free Mother’s Day event</a> to celebrate the influential women in your life on May 11. The event will include free snacks and refreshments.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">Aretha’s Jazz Cafe hosts the <a href="https://jazzcafedetroit.com/events/May-2024/Mother-s-Day-Weekend-Good-Vibes-with-the-Gud-Band" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mother’s Day Weekend Good Vibes with the Gud Band</a> event on May 11. The event is hosted by comedian Popcorn Spivey.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield hosts <a href="https://theberman.org/calendar-of-events/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Taste of Ireland</a>, the Irish music and dance sensation, on May 15.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
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One Detroit Weekend: May 10, 2024

One Detroit Weekend: May 2

Cinco de Mayo is coming up this weekend and there are a few ways to celebrate in Southwest Detroit. Also, American astrophysicist and writer Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson visits Detroit. 
Plus, celebrate Sturgeon Day, see a performance of “Annie” and more happening in and around the city this weekend. <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/peter-whorf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contributor Peter Whorf</a> shares what else is coming up on “One Detroit Weekend.” 
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Public Theatre presents a <a href="https://www.detroitpublictheatre.org/season-nine" target="_blank" rel="noopener">production of “Clyde’s”</a> through June 2. The play follows formerly incarcerated kitchen staff at their truck stop sandwich shop. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">The Fox Theatre in Detroit will show the classic story of <a href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/annie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Annie”</a> May 3-5. The musical is directed by Jenn Thompson and features the iconic book and score. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Celebrate Cinco de Mayo May 5 at the <a href="https://www.mpcdetroit.org/cincodemayo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cinco de Mayo Parade &amp; Fiesta</a> in Southwest Detroit along Vernor Highway, hosted by the <a href="https://www.mpcdetroit.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mexican Patriotic Committee of Metropolitan Detroit</a>. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Join the <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Detroit/DTLpresentsCincodeMile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cinco de Mile 5K Fun Run for Mental Health Awareness</a> at Clark Park in Southwest Detroit on May 5. The event will also include a virtual fun run.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">The Fillmore Detroit hosts American astrophysicist and writer Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson for the “<a href="https://neildegrassetyson.com/appearances/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Search for Life in the Universe</a>” on May 8.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy host a <a href="https://detroitriverfront.org/2024-sturgeon-day" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sturgeon Day Celebration</a> on May 4 at William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">The Henry Ford Museum in Detroit presents “<a href="https://www.thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/day-out-with-thomas" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day Out with Thomas – The Bubble Tour!</a>”, an interactive exhibit featuring Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends, through May 19. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">Three Detroit businesses – Love and Tequila, The Annex and Brass Rail – partner to host a <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-cinco-de-mayo-block-party-on-sunday-may-5th-3-venues-for-1-ticket-tickets-854928182207" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cinco de Mayo Block Party</a> on May 5. </li>
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One Detroit Weekend: May 2, 2024

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Calling all football fans— the 2024 NFL Draft has finally landed in Detroit. Head downtown to take in the full NFL Draft Experience. While you’re downtown, you can also check out Sneaker Con Detroit at Huntington Place. 
Plus, there are a handful of upcoming productions and performances happening in and around the city. See what else is coming up on “One Detroit Weekend” with One Detroit contributors <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/peter-whorf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peter Whorf</a> and <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cecelia Sharpe</a> of 90.9 WRCJ.
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The National Football League’s premiere event, <a href="https://www.nfl.com/draft/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the 2024 NFL Draft</a>, takes place in downtown Detroit April 25-27. Admission to the draft is free with registration. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">The Tipping Point Theatre in Northville puts on a production of <a href="https://www.tippingpointtheatre.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“The Squirrels,”</a> a dark comedy about a family of squirrels. The play runs through May 5.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">The Farmington Players opens its production of <a href="http://farmingtonplayers.org/2022-2023-season/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Something Rotten”</a> on Friday, April 26 at the Farmington Players Barn in Farmington Hills. The play runs through May 5.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Symphony Orchestra brings country music to Detroit with its <a href="https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/23-24-spring/country-hits-songs-from-nashville" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Country Hits: Songs from Nashville”</a> performances April 26-27 at Orchestra Hall. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">The 15th annual <a href="https://sneakercon.com/event/sneaker-con-detroit-april-27-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sneaker Con Detroit</a> takes place at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit on Saturday, April 27. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Institute of Arts hosts two nights of a drop-in workshop April 27-28 titled <a href="https://dia.org/events/drop-workshop-crayon-rubbings-0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Crayon Rubbings,”</a> where you can make your own print using wax crayons and found objects.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">The Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts hosts a <a href="https://www.musichall.org/events/Parsons-Dance2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">performance by Parsons Dance</a> company on the main stage on Sunday, April 28. </li>
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One Detroit Weekend: April 26, 2024

<li>Last roadshow in Corktown before pandemic –19 begins.</li>

Earth Day is coming up this weekend and there are a few ways to celebrate, including the Earth Day Fest at the Ypsilanti Farmers Market or an Earth Day Celebration at The War Memorial. There’s also a new exhibit on the history of Detroit’s Jewish community at the Detroit Historical Museum. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
Plus, you can attend Wayne State University’s 95th Annual Spring Dance Concert, a performance of Odyssey by the Detroit Opera Youth Chorus and more. See what else is coming up around town on “One Detroit Weekend” with contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ</a>.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Wayne State University hosts its <a href="https://www.wsushows.com/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent241.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">95th Annual Spring Dance Concert</a> at the Hilberry Gateway with performances April 19-21 featuring students from the Dance at Wayne State program.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Historical Museum opens “<a href="https://www.jhsmichigan.org/calendar/2024/in-the-neighborhood.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">In the Neighborhood: Everyday Life on Hastings Street</a>,” a new exhibit about the history of Detroit’s Jewish on display April 20 – July 14.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Detroit Opera Youth Chorus presents a <a href="https://detroitopera.org/season-schedule/doyc-performances/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">production of “Odyssey”</a> on Saturday, April 20 at the Detroit Opera House.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Ypsilanti Farmers Market celebrates Earth Day this Saturday, April 20 with a free <a href="https://growinghope.net/event/earth-day-fest/?instance_id=953" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Earth Day Fest</a> featuring fun activities, educational workshops and ways to protect the environment.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms hosts an <a href="https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/joereilly" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Earth Day Celebration</a> with musical guests Joe Reilly and Friends on Saturday, April 20. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.musichall.org/events/The-Stylistics-and-The-Spinners" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Stylistics and The Spinners</a> will perform on the main stage at The Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, April 20. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Planet Ant Theatre in Hamtramck hosts comedian Ben Miller for his comedy show “<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-stand-up-science-presents-volcano-tickets-847580926367" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stand Up Science Presents: Volcano</a>” on Monday, April 22. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Broadway in Detroit brings the acclaimed musical “<a href="https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/events/mamma-mia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mamma Mia</a>” to the Fisher Theatre April 24-28.</li>
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One Detroit Weekend: April 19, 2024

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We are halfway through April and headed into a weekend filled with theater, live music visual arts and more around Detroit and its suburbs. There’s the “When Instruments Roamed the Earth!” concert at Orchestra Hall or the “Heavy Melanin” exhibit at the Norwest Gallery of Art. 
Plus, check out “Stars of the Sixties LIVE” at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center or the Fishville Farms Summer Concert Series Featuring BlueSkye. <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/peter-whorf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peter Whorf</a> and <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cecelia Sharpe</a> of 90.9 WRCJ share what else is coming up around town on “One Detroit Weekend.”
Upcoming Events: 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">“<a href="https://www.inspiredacting.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The (Curious Case of the) Watson Intelligence,</a>” a time-traveling comedic love story, is playing at The Inspired Acting Company in Walled Lake through April 21. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Tangent Gallery and Hastings Street Ballroom in Detroit host the “<a href="https://www.witchesnightbazaar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Witches Night Bazaar: Rite of Spring</a>” on Friday, April 12, featuring mystical music, art, education and magic.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">“<a href="https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/23-24-spring/when-instruments-roamed-the-earth" target="_blank" rel="noopener">When Instruments Roamed the Earth</a>!” hits the stage at Orchestra Hall in Detroit on Saturday, April 13 for an all-ages performance that is both comedic and educational. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The Michael A. Guido Theater at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn hosts “<a href="https://www.dearborntheater.com/events/10004921-scotty-productions-stars-of-the-60s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stars of the Sixties”</a> on Saturday, April 13. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.saintjohnsresort.com/things-to-do" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michigan Philharmonic Jazz Trio performs</a> at Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth on Sunday, April 14. The performance will be paired with a buffet dinner.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The <a href="https://chelseamich.com/events/fishville-farms-apr-13-summer-concert-series-featuring-artist-blueskye/?occurrence=2024-04-13" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fishville Farms Summer Concert Series Featuring BlueSkye</a> takes place at the Chelsea Fairgrounds Green Sports Barn on Saturday, April 13. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">“<a href="https://www.norwestgallery.com/about-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Heavy Melanin</a>,” an exhibit that celebrates the Black aesthetic, is on display at the Norwest Gallery of Art in Detroit through April 28.  </li>
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