August 18th-September 5th: Our War Too: Women in Service
Making its Midwest traveling debut, Our War Too: Women in Service is a groundbreaking special exhibit honoring the nearly 350,000 American women who answered the call to serve their country during World War II. Made up of unique and colorful artifacts from The National WWII Museum's collection, the exhibit explores the efforts, struggles and accomplishments of these servicewomen, the impacts of which extend into the present day.
August 28th-September 1st: Michigan State Fair
Come and enjoy this annual favorite for people of all ages. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy - attractions, entertainment, animals, food & drink and much more!
August 29th-September 1st: Detroit Jazz Festival
For over 40 years, the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation has celebrated Detroit’s rich history of jazz music by providing year-round concerts and educational programming, and of course, organizing the world’s largest free jazz festival, featuring world-class talent, over Labor Day weekend.
August 29th-September 1st: Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats, and Eats presented by Flagstar Bank
Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats presented by Flagstar bank is Oakland County’s Favorite Summer Festival Celebrating Art, Music, Food & Community in downtown Royal Oak!
Things To Do in Detroit at Night
When the sun goes down, Detroit lights up with energy and vibes. Whether you're in the mood for live music in a cozy jazz lounge, craft cocktails in a stylish speakeasy, or dancing the night away at a downtown club, the city offers something for every night owl. Catch a comedy show, take in skyline views from a rooftop bar, or explore late-night eats at one of Detroit's many food spots that stay open well past midnight. Whatever your scene, the D doesn’t sleep early.
🪩 August 29th: Man's Best Friend - Sabrina Carpenter Dance Night
🪩 August 29th: Urban Art Orchestra presents: BlaqueDynamite with Sounds by Deon Jamar & John Collins
🪩 August 29th: FIESTA HOUSE: Patio + Lounge
🪩 August 29th: Hottie's World
🪩 August 30th: Hip-Hop Night: TGUT & DJ Tay Made
August 30th: Historic Base Ball
Step into a 19th-century summer — when the game was known as “base ball” — as one of the early official rule books comes to life in Greenfield Village. Join in as players parade down Main Street each Saturday before they take the field with the uniforms, equipment and umpiring used in 1867.
August 30th: The Case of the Corktown Corpse - A Detroit Murder Mystery Tour
August 30th: Detroit City FC vs. San Antonio FC
Come and cheer on the Detroit City FC at Keyworth Stadium.
August 30th: 99.5 WYCD Hoedown featuring Dierks Bentley
Audacy’s 99.5 WYCD Detroit’s Country (WYCD-FM) will host its annual “99.5 WYCD Hoedown” at Pine Knob Music Theatre on Saturday, August 30. The event will feature a headlining performance by Dierks Bentley as part of his 2025 “Broken Branches Tour” with rising star Zach Top and new Warner Music duo The Band Loula as special guests.
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