Things to do this weekend in Detroit: July 26-28
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Make the most of the last weekend in July — pretty soon we'll be hurtling toward autumn.
🎛️ Drop by El Club for dance music from DJ Donavan Glover + Friends. Expect house, trap, R&B and more.
- Saturday, 9pm. Tickets: $20.40.
😋 Eat a variety of delicious food and watch live performances, including folklore dancers, at the Arab and Chaldean Festival at Hart Plaza.
- Saturday and Sunday, starting at noon. Free!
🍸 Visit the Michigan Science Center for an Olympics-themed 21+ event with cocktails, a DJ, food and interactive exhibits.
- Saturday, 6-11pm. Tickets: $45.
🏳️🌈 Support Hotter Than July, Detroit's weekendlong celebration of its Black LGBTQ+ communities that started in 1995. Events include a candlelight vigil at the Wright museum on Friday at 6:30pm, followed by a documentary about LGBT Detroit; and a worship service Sunday at Tindell Activity Center.
- Prices vary — the B.Slade Heart & Soul concert at 7:30pm Sunday starts at $38.
🖼️ Check out an art showcase at Detroit Artists Market's summer block party, buy local art and bring kids for crafts and other live entertainment.
- Saturday, noon-5pm. Free!
🎸 Head-bob at a Sleater-Kinney concert at the Majestic Theatre, featuring opener Die Spitz.
- Friday, 7pm. Tickets: Starting at $30.
🎶 Attend a music in the park celebration with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra at Spotlight Park from organizer NW Goldberg Cares.
- Saturday, 1pm. Free!
🏋️ Try a workout with the YMCA at Beacon Park, including dance, ab work and toning. Instructors and dieticians will be on hand with healthy eating and fitness tips.
- Sunday, starting at 11am. Free!