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Metro Events Guide: Concert of Colors, Ann Arbor Art Fair and more

16 July 2026 at 16:39

Looking to experience music and culture from around the world? Or maybe take in the sights and sounds of a Formula 1 car? This week’s Metro Events Guide has you covered with some of the best of what Metro Detroit has to offer this weekend.

Upcoming events (July 15-19)

Concert of Colors

Various locations
July 15- July 19
Free

Concert of colors one of the longest-running and largest free global music festival in the country. Each summer, musicians from around the world come to Midtown for a community event showcasing music and culture from around the world. This event is free and family friendly. WDET is a proud partner of Concert of Colors.

Ann Arbor Art Fair

Downtown Ann Arbor
July 16- July 18
Free

The Ann Arbor Art fair is a three day event featuring work from nearly 1,000 artists. Taking place in downtown Ann Arbor, the event features live music, family-friendly art activities, local food vendors, and more. This event is free to the public.

2026 Detroit Lit Summer Writers’ Institute

The LOVE Building
July 18- July 19
Free

The Summer Writers’ Institute offers workshops, resources, and professional growth opportunities for the Detroit literary community. Events in this year’s program include Finding Your Voice: A Non-Fiction Workshop, Landing a Book Deal: Navigating the Query Process, and more. All events are free with RSVP.

Blake’s Lavender Festival

Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill | 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada MI 48005
July 17- July 19
$12-14

It’s lavender season and that means it’s time for Blakes’ Lavender Festival. Eventgoers will have the opportunity to pick their own lavender, enjoy lavender flavored food and drink and shop lavender inspired gifts from over 200 artisans.

Red Bull Showrun Michigan

3 Parklane Blvd, Dearborn MI
July 18 | 1 p.m.
Free

Formula 1 comes to the streets of Dearborn with driving demonstrations showcasing the power of a F1 vehicle along with interactive racing experiences for the whole family to enjoy. This event is family friendly and free.

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Metro Events Guide: African World Festival, historic baseball and more

WDET 101.9 FM

Cory Thornton

9 July 2026 at 13:54

Whether your looking to experience culture and cuisine from around the world, turn back the clock with an immersive historical activity, or just enjoy the outdoors – this week’s Metro Events Guide has you covered.

Upcoming events (July 9-12)

Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation

Henry Ford Museum
July 9- July 26
Free

The Freedom Plane National Tour gives visitors the opportunity to view original documents that played a key role in the founding of America. The Henry Ford is one of eight institutions in the country hosting the traveling exhibit in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The exhibit is free and museum admission is not required.

Historic Base Ball

Greenfield Village – Walnut Grove
July 11 | 1:30 p.m.
$39

Turn back the clock and experience the origins of America’s pastime from a time when the rules were different and the game was known as “base ball.” Cheer on the action as players take the field with uniforms, equipment and rules from 1867.

Movie Nights in the D – Cars

Campus Martius Park
July 10 | 6 p.m.
Free

Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy Cars on the big screen at Campus Martius Park. Arrive early by 6pm for activities and a chance to win prizes before the movie begins at 7pm. This event is free and is part of an ongoing summer movie series at Campus Martius Park.

Detroit Kite Festival

Belle Isle State Park
July 10 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Free (with paid entry to the island)

The Detroit Kite Festival returns to Belle Isle State Park for its eighth year. Attend for a day of kite flying, kite making, bubble therapy, food and drinks available for purchase on-site and more. This event is free after paying for entry to the island.

African World Festival

Hart Plaza
July 10-12
$17.85

Each year, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History celebrates African Diaspora culture with three days of music, food and more. At the event guests can enjoy over 100 food and retail vendors from around the world, all in a family-friendly environment.

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