Jul 15, 2022 - Things to Do

Things to do this weekend in Detroit

Illustration of neon signs with the days of the week. Lights go out one by one and "weekend" flashes.

Illustration: Allie Carl/Axios

Some big names have tour stops here this weekend including Kevin Hart, Patti LaBelle, and Elton John.

Meanwhile, here are a few community events across the city this weekend:

๐Ÿงบ Blues in the Park: East Poletown hosts a free picnic and blues concert every Sunday from 3:30-9pm where musicians, community vendors and residents pack a vacant lot with food and beer.

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Pakistani food pop-up: Khana Detroit's biweekly street food pop-up returns to the Corktown Ima Noodles patio today at 6pm.

  • Local DJs Kyle Hall, Meftah and Deon Jamar will provide music throughout the evening.
  • Khana is now open Tuesday and Friday for the rest of the year.

๐ŸŽ‰ African World Festival: The Wright Museum's 39th annual festival is back Friday through Sunday at Hart Plaza with international performers, over 150 food and art vendors and special programming for families.

  • Tickets: Free for museum members, $15 for adults, $10 for kids under 12 and free for children under three.
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