1. Take advantage of five days of free performances during the diversity-themed Concert of Colors music festival.
  2. Get outside for a free performance of Shakespeare in Detroit's "Hamlet."
  3. See how people lived, ate, camped and fought in "a real-life Game of Thrones" during Medieval Days at Historic Fort Wayne.
  4. Enjoy a movie night under the stars with a presentation of "Finding Dory."
  5. Take part in a summer celebration of booze, BBQ and live music at Pig & Whiskey.
  6. Tickle your senses at the Michigan Lavender Festival.
  7. Kick off the 12th annual Chevrolet Rockin' on the Riverfront concert series with Night Ranger.
  8. Go on a bike tour of Detroit's history, visiting early churches and religious locations.
  9. Run or walk through Detroit's New Center and Boston Edison areas in the Pure Detroit 5K to benefit the Rock CF Foundation.
  10. Celebrate Latin culture with food and entertainment at the Detroit Latin Festival.

Kickoff list from Crain's Detroit Business. Add your suggestions below.