Outdoor concerts, unique art experiences and critically-acclaimed comedy. Here’s what to do this weekend in metro Detroit.
Music
Hip-Hop in the Parks | Palmer Park | Friday, Aug. 1 | Free
An outdoor concert organized by the City of Detroit featuring live performances by Asaka the Renegade and Sounds Like Detroit 2024 finalist Chris Lanard. Family-friendly activities and performances go from 5–8 p.m.
Keep A-Knockin’ | The Old Miami | Friday, Aug. 1 | $5
An all-vinyl ’50s and ’60s dance party featuring R&B, Doo-Wop, Soul and Girl Group selections from DJs Dave Lawson, Sisteranna, Mike Dutkewych and WDET’s own Mike Latulippe (host of The Detroit Move Tuesdays at 8 p.m.). Doors open at 9 p.m.
Jazz on the Ave | Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion | Saturday, Aug. 2
A long-running annual block party featuring live music, food and family-friendly activities. Festivities go from noon to 8 p.m.
Jazz on the River | Elizabeth Park | Saturday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 3 | Free
A long-running annual jazz festival along the Detroit River in Trenton, featuring performances by legendary artists like Gerald Albright and Spyro Gyra. Performances start at 1:30 p.m. each day and there is a $5 cash parking fee.
Sounds from the Park: Reverence for Nature | Eliza Howell Park | Saturday, Aug. 2 | Free
An outdoor concert organized by the Detroit Parks Coalition featuring a live performance from and original music by Detroit saxophonist Marcus Elliot. Performance goes from 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Visual art
Sidewalk Detroit Festival | Eliza Howell Park | Friday, Aug. 1 and Saturday, Aug. 2 | Free
An annual celebration of Detroit creatives, group movement and community building featuring outdoor performances and art installations. Festivities go from 6–8 p.m. on Friday and from 2–9 p.m. on Saturday. Free parking is available.
Belle Isle Art Fair | Belle Isle by Scott Fountain | Saturday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 3 | Free with state park pass
A nationally-ranked nature-focused art fair featuring over 100 juried artists. Open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Comedy
Comedy at the Congregation | The Congregation Detroit | Friday, Aug. 1 | $15 online, $20 at the door
A monthly comedy showcase hosted by Sarah Lynn. This month’s headliner is Chloe Mikala, an award-winning comedian who has performed with The Second City. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.
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