Kickoff list culled from the MetroTimes. Add your suggestions below.




Mini Night Market Four
Fri., Aug. 23, 5-9 p.m.
Dequindre Cut
2934 Russell St, Detroit

Little Asian Bites is back with Night Market Four in collaboration with the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy! Join us at the iconic Dequindre Cut Freight Yard, just a few blocks away from Eastern Market, for an evening of AAPI food and fun on Friday, August 23 from 5-9 pm! It's a new location with the same spectacular flavors, scents, and vibes you all know and love! We're calling this one a "mini" night market because the Freight Yard has a smaller footprint than previous night markets but still plenty of food, drink, shopping, music, dancing, and more to go around! +1 [248] 686-6420




Captain Fantastic - Ultimate Tribute to Elton John
Fri., Aug. 23, 7-11 p.m.
Cadieux Café
4300 Cadieux Rd., Detroit
$20

Don't miss the ultimate tribute to Elton John with Captain Fantastic and His Band, live at Cadieux Cafe on Friday August 23rd. Doors open at 7pm, all ages welcomed. 313-882-8560


In August It's All About the Music at the Penn Theatre - SQUARING THE CIRCLE
Thu., Aug. 22, 7-8:45 p.m. and Fri., Aug. 23, 7-8:45 p.m.
Penn Theatre
760 Penniman Rd., Plymouth
$5.00

Screening, Film festival
In August It's All About the Music at the Penn Theatre This month long film festival features an exciting blend of feature films and documentaries - all including great music. Presented in collaboration with WSDP 88.1 FM The Park: SQUARING THE CIRCLE: THE STORY OF HIPGNOSIS [2022] - Running Time 1 hour 41 minutes This documentary tells the story of the album art design studio, Hipgnosis, where some of the most iconic album covers of all time were created. 7344530870



Yours Truly, Let It Happen, noveltysongs
Fri., Aug. 23, 7 p.m.
The Loving Touch
22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale
$15
Live/Concert
248-546-3644





Headless Mary, Central Dogma, Saving Throw, Living AI
Fri., Aug. 23, 7 p.m.
Sanctuary Detroit
2932 Caniff St., Hamtramck
$10
Live/Concert





MotorCity Cage Night XVIII - Live Mixed Martial Arts
Fri., Aug. 23, 7 p.m.
Sound Board
2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit
$35-$225





Michigan Renaissance Festival

[Sat., Aug. 24, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun., Aug. 25, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat., Aug. 31, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun., Sept. 1, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Mon., Sept. 2, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat., Sept. 7, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun., Sept. 8, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat., Sept. 14, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun., Sept. 15, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat., Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun., Sept. 22, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri., Sept. 27, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat., Sept. 28, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 29, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Michigan Renaissance Festival
12600 Dixie Highway, Holly
$26.95

Join the villagers of Hollygrove as they invite one and all to the magical 16th Century European Village featuring 17 stages of exciting entertainment. Discount coupons are available at Kroger's and online. Enjoy over 100 artisans that will fill the Festival marketplace to display and sell their handcrafted goods for a truly fabulous and endless shopping experience. Please enjoy full-contact live armored jousting, musicians, magicians, and jugglers. Please come and experience our 7 theme weekends, and fabulous food fit for Royalty! Take advantage of our Royal Events that are happening daily during the Festival 248-634-5552





Hazel Park Art Fair
Sat., Aug. 24, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Green Acres Park
9 1/2 Mile west of I-75, Hazel Park
free

The Hazel Park Art Fair is an art fair for everybody! Located in Hazel Park, bordering Ferndale, the Hazel Park Art Fair is located in shady Green Acres Park and is free to the public. While you peruse the goods, a food court with charity craft beer tent is set up to make sure no one goes hungry [or thirsty], and a variety of performing artists keep children of all ages entertained.


Fourth Annual Clawson Fest
Sat., Aug. 24, 12-8 p.m.
Clawson Fest
43 S. Main Street, ClawsonOakland County
FREE

Clawson Fest & Weiss Distilling Co. bring you the 4th Annual Clawson Fest! Clawson Fest is a FREE family friendly festival with top notch live music, craft food, over 120 local artisans, and an amazing kids zone! Live music by: Motor City Josh & The Big Three, The Used Cars [The Cars Tribute Band], The Mike Leslie Band, Drew Schultz & The Broken Habits, & Oak City Roots! www.ClawsonFest.com for more info. 248-224-2619




Model Ts at Twilight
Sat., Aug. 24, 5:30-7 p.m.
Ford Piquette Plant Museum
461 Piquette Avenue, Detroit
General Admission: USD 25.00
Guided tour

"Model Ts at Twilight" tours are an opportunity for weekend adventure and cultural enrichment in the Motor City. 313-872-8759




Beyond Boundaries Group Exhibition Reception & Artist Talks
Sat., Aug. 24, 6-9 p.m.
Art Leaders Gallery
33086 Northwestern Hwy, West Bloomfield
$10

Join us for a night filled with creativity and inspiration as we showcase the works of six talented Michigan artists breaking free from traditional constraints. Beyond Boundaries will feature the works of Andrew Madvin, Thomas Arvid, Dane Porter, Antonio Molinari, and Robert Madvin. Artist talks will begin at 6:30pm. Don't miss this chance to meet the artists and hear about their process! Each artist will be available for meet & greets after the talks conclude. 100% of the ticket sale proceeds will benefit the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. 2485390262




4 Daughters Minus One, 2000 A.D.
Sat., Aug. 24, 6-9 p.m.
Marygrove Conservancy
8425 McNichols Rd, Detroit
$15 - $27.50
Performance

Welcome to the stage play 4 Daughters Minus One, 2000 A.D.! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with music, laughter, and drama. This event will take place on Saturday, Aug 24,2024 at The Marygrove Conservancy Theater in Detroit, MI. Expect the unexpected as a Royal Ceremony takes an unforeseen turn when an uninvited queen named Jezebel crashes the event in honor of Father Yahweh. The royal family is thrown into a whirlwind of drama, intrigue, and surprise as the Master of Ceremony tries to maintain order as these historical figures [Bathsheba, Ruth, Woman at the Well, Elizabeth and Elijah]



Cute but Kinky 1ST Annual Birthday Party
Sat., Aug. 24, 6-9 p.m.
Cute But Kinky
47339 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby TwpMacomb County

Sexpo, Self-care, Party
It's Our 1st Birthday Party & You're invited! Cute but Kinky is dedicated to the exploration of personal wellness & intimacy. Female-owned & operated. We offer a non-judgmental atmosphere & a carefully curated assortment of products. Help celebrate our 1st birthday with VIP Discounts, exclusive raffles & lifts, Live DJ, and of course signature cocktails! 5862004783




Konrad Lee's 'MadHouse Eclective'...We're BACK!!!
Sat., Aug. 24, 8:30-11 p.m.
Batch Brewing Company
1400 Porter St, Detroit, Detroit
$15 in advance / $20 at door
Musical, Performance art, Performance

Ladies and gentlemen, on July 20th at Batch Brewing Co. in Corktown, Detroit, from 8:30pm to 11pm, Konrad Lee’s ‘MadHouse Eclective’ will launch another assault on your heads, chests and bellies as Lushes LaMoan, Christopher [The Big Icky] Bogucki, Sweet Hallelujah, Rosemarie Wilson [One Single Rose®️/Pearl] and Konrad Lee, lounge singer extraordinaire sink their ‘Eclective’ teeth into your world’s and make room for FUN!! With Music, Burlesque, Side-Show and the Macabre, Magic and Poetry your world will be unlocked to the infinite amount of wild zaniness these five Detroit favorites can dish out!! 313-338-8008




Detroit Bourbon & Blues Festival
Sun., Aug. 25, 12-6:30 p.m.
Eastern Market - Shed 5
2932 Russell St., Detroit
$45+

Detroit Bourbon & Blues Festival is an immersive tasting and live music event with American-made whiskey, music performances, and more. On Sunday, August 25, 2024, Detroit’s historic Eastern Market Shed 5 will be transformed into a lively venue in which guests are invited to sip, savor, and enjoy live blues music. Our immersive Tasting Experience invites guests to sample a variety of bourbons and whiskeys curated by our bourbon-loving staff.




Hug Detroit Day Block Party & Backpack Giveaway / Free Concert & Horse Show
Sun., Aug. 25, 1-8 p.m.
WJZZ Radio Station
5470 Chene Street, Detroit
Donations

**Join Us for the 12th Annual Hug Detroit Day: Hugs, Love & Horses!** Come celebrate Detroit’s resilience and vibrancy with a day full of love, laughter, and community spirit! This year’s theme, “Hugs, Love & Horses,” promises exciting activities like a horse show, art and craft center, and live music performances. 🎉 **Event Highlights:** - Horse Show by Chief Grey Hawk & Queen Sabrina - Creative Art and Craft Center with Sheila Hale - Musical Performances curated by The Preservation of Jazz -Lots of Hugs 2483833385




HORROR DOUBLE FEATURE: “Coven of the Black Cube” + “Busted Babies”
Sun., Aug. 25, 6:30 p.m.-12 a.m.
Planet Ant Theatre
2320 Caniff St., Hamtramck
$10
Screening

Blood Sick Productions presents a double feature premiere screening of 2 new SOV horror films shot entirely on VHS. Coven of the Black Cube is a queer romance cursed by black magic and the occult! Followed by Busted Babies, a cinematic tale of breakable proportions, with extra immortal cheeze and girls! Hosted by Blood Sick Productions directors Brewce Longo & Kasper Meltedhair. Doors at 6:30p | Show begins Promptly at 7p | $10 Attached bar Ghost Light opens at 6:00p [313] 365-4948; [313] 365-0782 [FAX]





DAVID KOECHNER
Sun., Aug. 25, 7 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 3, 7 p.m.
District 142
142 Maple St., Wyandotte
$25
Stand-up





Becoming The Motor City
Sat., Aug. 24, 2-5 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 29, 2-5 p.m.
Guardian Building
500 Griswold, Detroit
$22
Guided tour

A Timeline of Detroit’s Auto History Tour. Join us for a captivating tour of Detroit with author and historian Paul Vachon and discover the city’s rich automotive history. Traveling on foot and via the Detroit People Mover and/or QLine, you’ll visit historic markers and repurposed structures related to this industry to learn how and why Detroit “put the world on wheels” and became the “Motor City.” This tour is offered in partnership with the MotorCities National Heritage Area. Enjoy Detroit’s most comprehensive automotive history tour while exploring this amazing city. 313-757-1283



Wedding Garage Sale at the Packard Proving Grounds
[Sun., Aug. 25, 1-3 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 24, 1-3 p.m.
Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site
49965 Van Dyke, Shelby charter Township
Free for PPG couples

Join us for the Wedding Garage Sale at the Packard Proving Grounds! This unique event is the perfect opportunity to find gently used wedding items, from decor to dresses, at fantastic prices. It's also a great chance to repurpose, reuse, and recycle items for your own special day. Attendance: Free for PPG couples or a $25 donation per table. For more details, visit PackardProvingGrounds.org/WeddingGarageSale. Don't miss out on this eco-friendly wedding shopping event! 586-739-4800



Windows into PARC
Through Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex [PARC]
650 Church St,, Plymouth

Art Exhibition
The Windows into PARC exhibit is about the experiences at the Plymouth Arts & Recreation Complex. This unique inside-out art exhibition runs through August to October 8. Select works from this two-month indoor exhibit will be chosen for outdoor display. The public is invited to our Meet the Artists reception on August 28 from 5pm to 7 pm. Enjoy FREE live music, sips, nosh and nibbles and talk to the artists. The artworks selected for the outdoor murals will be announced. The exhibit features the work of 25 artists and over 45 pieces. 7349274090




313 Comedy Show
Sundays, 7-8:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 28
Detroit Shipping Company
474 Peterboro St., Detroit
Free

Performance art, Stand-up
Your host to Live Comedy in The D. This show features rotating lineups of some of the best comedians in the country and globally. Shows are every Sunday at 7PM EST.