1. Get in on the racing action at the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix.
  2. Enjoy carnival rides, games and food at the Birmingham Village Fair.
  3. See the opening weekend of “White Ash Falling 9/11” at the Detroit Repertory Theatre.
  4. Check out Ferndale Pride's street fair.
  5. Attend the grand opening gala to celebrate the new Ronald McDonald House of Detroit.
  6. Ask an expert about the scientific discoveries that inspired Diego Rivera.
  7. Join Startup Weekend Detroit for Social Entrepreneurs.
  8. Enjoy a live broadcast performance of “A Prairie Home Companion” with Garrison Keillor at the Fox Theatre.
  9. Dance the night away with Orquesta La Inspiracion.
  10. Solve puzzles and escape a hungry zombie.

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