Celebrate art, music, food, and culture at festivals this weekend in Metro Detroit.
Here's what's going on:
Bass, Brews & BBQ Festival
- Thursday, July 27 through Sunday, July 30
- Brandenburg Park in Chesterfield
The Bass, Brews & BBQ Festival returns with more BBQ, craft beer, music, and family fun.
Entry to the Bass, Brews, & BBQ Festival is free for all ages, including parking and shuttle transportation.
Sterlingfest Art & Music Fair
- Thursday, July 27 through Saturday, July 29
- City of Sterling Heights campus
Sterlingfest is an annual art and music fair held in Sterling Heights. The festival is a celebration of the arts, featuring local and national artists, live music, and food vendors.
Greektown Heritage Festival
- Saturday, July 29 from noon to 9 p.m.
- Greektown in Detroit
This fest includes music from Greek musicians, along with traditional performances from the local dance groups, and a DJ. There will also be children’s face painting, stilt walkers, and firebreathers, along with specialty Greek vendors.
Friday Nights Downtown Music Series
- Friday, July 28 from 7-8:30 p.m.
- Riverside Park in Auburn Hills
Mainstreet Soul will perform for free at Knight Amphitheater in Auburn Hills.
Weekly concerts are scheduled Friday nights through Aug. 25.
HopCat grand opening
- Saturday, July 29 at 10 a.m.
- HopCat in Livonia
Visit the newest HopCat location for the chance to score free Cosmik Fries for a year.
The first 100 people get free fries for a year. There will also be giveaways throughout the day.
The restaurant is at 17800 Haggerty.
Day on the Town
- Saturday, July 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Downtown Birmingham
Browse unique and discounted high-end merchandise in stores and on the streets and sidewalks throughout downtown.