1. Have a bite and beer at the Red, White & BBQ Festival at Livonia's Greenmead Historical Village.
  2. Witness some of Detroit's best pianists such as Professor James Dapogny and Matthew Ball The Boogie Woogie Kid perform on one stage at Detroit's Greats on the 88s.
  3. See an all-star lineup of R&B and soul supergroups including Dru Hill and Jagged Edge live at New Day Entertainment and Kiss-FM's KISS Fest 2017.
  4. Visit the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe and see the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and fireworks show at DSO at Ford House.
  5. Polka dance and enjoy Polish cuisines at American Polish Festival & Craft Show.
  6. Attend the 5th Annual Summer Recess, hosted by Leaders for Kids, where proceeds will benefit the advancement of pediatric medical research, education and community benefits programs.
  7. Attend Michigan's second-largest art fair and take in the works of 400 artists across the country at Art In The Park.
  8. Observe fine, but small, art at an exhibition featuring works that are 5 inches and smaller at Small Wonders–An Exhibition of Tiny Art.
  9. Find unique items at more than 60 vendors and meet the makers behind them at Ponyride Market Summer Series, a business incubator for the maker community featuring food, music and entertainment.
  10. Attend Downriver's largest summer festival and enjoy family activities and fireworks at Uncle Sam Jam.

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