If you're plotting out your weekend in Metro Detroit, start revving your engines and clearing your calendar because there's an overload of events to pick from, ranging from food festivals to musical spectaculars. We've cherry-picked events from multiple sources to give you a taste of what's on the docket.
For those with an appreciation for horsepower and pyrotechnics, the Cars Under the Stars Fireworks Spectacular this Sunday at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac seems like a no-brainer. Expect to find live entertainment, family activities, and food trucks, and of course, a fireworks show starting at 9:45 PM, according to WWJ's guide to local happenings. Cut through the highway sea this evening and catch a performance direct from Broadway — "The Wiz" at the Fisher Theatre, featuring a mix of soul, gospel, rock, and funk, as reported by The Detroit News.
If music is your escape route, then make a downright necessary detour to the Concert of Colors in Mexicantown for a display of Latin rhythms on Saturday. According to Audacy's list, performances by Latin Grammy Nominee Ruben Garza promise to be a highlight. On the same beat, New Wave icons Devo will showcase their '50 Years of De-evolution ... continued!' tour at the Fillmore Detroit. This nugget of nostalgic news comes directly from The Detroit News, so dust off your energy dome.
Carnivores can march to the Eastern Market in Shed 5 for the Detroit Burger Battle, also this Sunday, where local chefs will duke it out for the title of TOP BURGER. No need to grill the details out of us; just head over to the WWJ event guide. For those who prefer to sip, laugh, and repeat, stand-up comedy legend Sommore is recording her next special at the Garden Theatre, with shows at 6 and 9 p.m., as per The Detroit News.
There's also a buffet of family-friendly events that range beyond the Detroit city limits. Michigan Public suggests the Soo Locks Engineers Day for the curious minds, while the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest can provide an all-day sky-gazing affair in Howell. Wrap up the weekend with the R&B Music Experience at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday night, where a lineup featuring Ashanti, Tank, Lil Kim, among others, is sure to bring back some silky smooth nostalgia.
