This weekend, the African World Festival celebrates the arts and culture of the African diaspora in Hart Plaza, and the 33rd annual Concert of Colors brings diversity-themed performances to various locations across Detroit.  

There are a few places to find art too, like the Wyandotte Street Art Fair and Art in the Park in Plymouth. Plus, don’t miss the Blissfield River Raisin Festival. Watch “One Detroit Weekend” with contributor Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ to find out what else is happening in and around the city this weekend.

Upcoming Events: 

  • The Wyandotte Street Art Fair returns through July 13. The event showcases over 300 national artists, food from local restaurants, and shopping with local merchants. 
  • The Uncle Sam Jam takes place July 11-14 at Woodhaven Civic Center Park in Woodhaven, featuring a carnival, free concerts, monster truck rides, a drone show and fireworks display.  
  • The Blissfield River Raisin Festival runs July 11-13, featuring rides, concessions, exhibits, merchant vendors, crafts, games, fireworks on Friday and a parade on Saturday. 
  • The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History hosts the 41st annual African World Festival July 12-14 in Detroit’s Hart Plaza. The event celebrates the arts and culture of the African diaspora.  
  • Downtown Plymouth’s Art in the Park takes place July 12-14, featuring over 400 artists, live entertainment, food and access to shopping at local stores. 
  • The Detroit Symphony Orchestra presents the Chandler Park Community Arts and Music Festival on Saturday, July 13. The event includes hands-on music and arts activities, free food and live performances from DSO musicians and local artists. 
  • Eastern Market’s summer market series “Shed 5 Flea” takes place Sunday, July 14 at Eastern Market Shed 5 in Detroit. The event features vintage fashion, antiques, handmade wares and more.  
  • The 33rd annual Concert of Colors returns to various locations across Detroit July 16-21. The free diversity-themed music festival brings international and local artists together in Detroit. 

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