Ann Arbor Art Fair
July 17th - July 19th
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Downtown Ann Arbor
Check out the Ann Arbor Art Fair from Thursday to Saturday, covering 30 blocks in downtown Ann Arbor. This event is known as the largest juried art fair in the nation and features nearly 1,000 artists. Admission to the fair is free, and it includes live art demonstrations, music performances, food vendors, children’s activities, and interactive exhibits.
Concert of Colors
July 16th - July 20th
Various Locations in Detroit
The 34th Annual Concert of Colors is back, offering a week of free events that celebrating global arts, music, and dance at various locations across Detroit. Participating venues include the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, the Scarab Club, and more. Attendees can also enjoy food trucks featuring cuisine from around the world, along with a variety of vendors. The Concert of Colors is one of the nation’s longest-running and largest free global music festivals.
The Whitney Garden Party featuring Nicole New
Thursdays at 6 pm
The Whitney Gardens
The Whitney Mansion’s popular summer events are back! Enjoy live performances from some of Detroit’s best musicians, along with delicious food and beverages at the Whitney Garden Parties every Thursday. This week’s entertainment features Nicole New.
African World Festival
July 18th - July 20th
Hart Plaza
The African World Festival is back at Hart Plaza for a three-day celebration of culture, history, and community, honoring the legacy of the African Diaspora. Each year, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History hosts this vibrant festival. Attendees can look forward to performances, a variety of vendors, delicious food, clothing, health products, visual arts, live demonstrations, community resources, and much more.
Kesha w/ Scissor Sisters and Rose Gray
Saturday, July 19th at 7 pm
Pine Knob Music Theatre
Kesha is teaming up with a newly reunited Scissor Sisters for a wild and fun tour, and they are making a pit stop at Pine Knob this Saturday. Kesha just released her new album called “Period,” so fans will love to hear those new songs live for the first time. It will also be super fun to hear her dig into her back catalog of catchy and fun songs. Scissor Sisters are opening, and this is the first time they have toured in over a decade, so fans of this band will make sure they don’t miss their performance. Get there early!
Buddy Guy Encore Tour
Saturday, July 19th at 7:30pm
Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
Fans are getting another chance to see eight-time Grammy Award-winning blues legend Buddy Guy this weekend. His historic farewell tour has been extended to summer 2025. See him one last time at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre with special guests Taj Farrant on Saturday.
Bugtopia
Saturday, July 19th from 9am - 11am
Nankin Mills Interpretive Center
Get educated about bugs at Bugtopia! Saturday, people of all ages can enjoy a morning filled with fun activities, crafts and of course BUGS. See what all the buzz is about at the Nankin Mills Interpretive Center. This event is FREE and no registration is required!
8th Annual Detroit Festival of Books
Sunday, July 20th from 10 am - 4 pm
Eastern Market Shed 5
The Annual Detroit Festival of Books is back for its 8th consecutive year! From 10 AM to 4 PM on Sunday at Eastern Market, where you can explore a variety of vendors and discover the perfect book for anyone! There will be an array of books available, including used, rare, antiquarian, and unusual titles, as well as ephemera. In addition to books, you can also find comic books, vinyl records, art, vintage board games, and much more! Entry is free.