Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit: Aug. 21-23

🐉 Hear ye, hear ye! It's opening weekend for the Michigan Renaissance Festival in Holly.

• Tickets vary, with single-day adult passes costing $28.95 online. $15 parking pass also needed.

🐄 See farm animals and explore kids' activities at the Armada Fair ($10) or Lapeer Days Festival (free), both running through Sunday.

🎶 The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre hosts Detroit All City Fest at 8pm Friday, with 42 Dugg and Babyface Ray.

• Tickets start at $118.

🥃 The Detroit Bourbon and Blues Festival at Eastern Market Shed 5 offers tastings and live music.

• Tickets are $45, or two for one.

🎟️ Tickets are still available for two big Friday night concerts: My Chemical Romance ($95) at Comerica Park and Brandi Carlile at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre ($60 lawn).