DETROIT (WXYZ) — It's a big weekend of festivals in metro Detroit. From art to music to food and beer, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Here's a list of seven things to do in the D:
- Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Downtown Ann Arbor
- The Ann Arbor Art Fair returns downtown. Hundreds of thousands of people will be downtown during the three-day event. The event is comprised of three independent nonprofit art fairs, bringing more than 1,000 artists. The fairs include the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original; the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair; and the Ann Arbor State Street Art Fair.
- Wednesday through Sunday
- Various locations in the Midtown Detroit area
- In Midtown, diversity is being celebrated in Detroit during the Concert of Colors festival. From Caribbean to Greek to African, cultures will be recognized all weekend with speakers, music, art and more.
Detroit's Black Wall Street Festival
- Friday 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Campus Martius Park at 800 Woodward Avenue in Detroit
- Detroit's Black Wall Street Festival is all about providing awareness and acknowledgment to the contributions of Black businesses in Detroit and the country. The event is honoring the past and looking forward to the future through art, education and community.
- Thursday through Saturday
- Downtown Farmington
- The streets of Farmington will be transformed this weekend for the Founders Festival and this year, there will be a little something for everyone. A parade, color run, kids' area, crafter’s market and beer tent will keep the whole family entertained. There are even dog-friendly events.
Friday Movies at New Center Park
- Friday 8 p.m.
- New Center Park at 2998 W. Grand Boulevard in Detroit
- If you’re looking for a more laid-back event with family, you can catch a Friday night movie in the open air for free at New Center Park. This weekend’s showing is “Till,” which is based on the story of Emmett Till.
- Friday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Riverside Park at 2 E. Cross Street in Ypsilanti
- If you don't just like beer but love it, the Michigan Summer Beer Festival is happening in Ypsilanti's historic Depot Town. The festival features 116 of Michigan’s best breweries, serving 767 unique beers to try. Attendees can also enjoy food and live music. You must be at least 21 to enter.
- Saturday 7 p.m. and Sunday 6 p.m.
- Pine Knob Music Theatre at 33 Bob Seger Drive in Independence Township
- Some iconic musicians are coming to Pine Knob. On Saturday, Barenaked Ladies will be there with special guests Five For Fighting and Del Amitri. On Sunday, Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa are bringing their “High School Reunion Tour,” which features Too $short, Warren G, Berner and DJ Drama.
Related:
- 2023 Ann Arbor Art Fair: Everything you need to know
- Detroit Historical Museum offering free admission Friday for Concert of Colors
- Here's what concertgoers can expect at Pine Knob this summer
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