15 things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

Weekend event guide for June 16-18

DETROIT – Looking for something to do this weekend in Metro Detroit?

Check out our Metro Detroit weekend guide below.

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Friday, June 16:

Brews, BBQ, Bourbon 2017 - Ferndale: 9 Mile will be transformed into a weekend long festival celebrating cold brews, mouthwatering BBQ, smooth & smoky Bourbon, and great music! Featuring a wide assortment of craft beer, tons of BBQ & varied food vendors, plenty of Bourbon, and a killer band line up! 

The Prince & Michael Experience at El Club in Detroit.

John Legend at Meadow Brook: Show starts at 8 p.m.

Palmer Woods Jazz Fest: Fri. James Carter, Sat. Miche Braden: Palmer Woods Music in Homes celebrates the Grand Finale of its 10th season with two concerts

SOUL DEEP | June 2017: This month we're joined by soulhawk himself, Breck T. Bunce!

Saturday, June 17:

2017 Dabble in the Farms: "Dabble in the Farms" is a craft tasting event on The Hill in Grosse Pointe Farms. Dabble brings together dozens of breweries, wine, and spirit selections along with several of the region's top rated food trucks, artists, and awesome live entertainment to afford the community the opportunity to sample all the best in the unmistakable and historical surroundings of Grosse Pointe Farms.

Frank Lloyd Wright Smith House Tour: Smith House is a custom home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1946 and completed in 1950. Undeterred by their modest salaries and guided by a shared love of architecture, the house was commissioned by school teachers Sara Stein and Melvyn Maxwell Smith.

Motor City Irish Fest 2017: We are kicking off the summer festivals this year with a return to the Motor City Irish Festival in Livonia! The festival is all ages and runs all weekend, we will be taking the stage Saturday evening so make sure to have a pint ready!

Deep Crates Detroit at Motor City Wine: This months episode of Deep Crates Detroit features Zernell Gillie, Zernell Gillie's style can range from the heart of disco to the soul of Chicago house music with a grimy twist.

Forgotten Harvest 25th Annual Comedy Night feat. Seth Meyers: Late-night host Seth Meyers will headline the 25th Annual Comedy Night hosted by metro Detroit’s only food rescue organization, Forgotten Harvest, at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, June 17 at 8:00 p.m.

Tacomania 2017: Celebrate Washtenaw County's eclectic local taco culture at TACOMANIA, hosted June 17. Join hundreds of fellow taco enthusiasts at the downtown Ypsi Farmer's Market for a laid-back afternoon of tacos, beer and live music.

Sunday, June 18:

Sunday Street Market: This is sponsored by Eastern Market, and Is called The Sunday Street Market. We will be located in Shed 2.

2017 Redford Township Festival

Bikes BBQ & Blues: The purpose of Bikes BBQ and Blues is to create an expo that caters to, celebrates and appreciates fathers.

Michigan Fun Fest- Ride & Drive: We will have the LaFontaine Import Super Center bringing new cars to test drive again this year! For each test drive that we get at the festival, LaFonatine will donate $20 to St. Mary's Church! Please come and support this great cause, we are hoping to get at least 125 people come for this fundraiser :)


About the Author:

Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.