- Hey Peter, it's great to be with you tonight to talk about what's going on in and around Detroit this weekend.

- It's going to be a lovely weekend for Michiganders to get out and enjoy all the arts and culture scene has to offer.

Let's start with the Dearborn Homecoming.

It's the 42nd year for the festival, and they're bringing in some fantastic musical performances from Natasha Bedingfield to the Kielbasa Kings.

- [Cecilia] For sure, that sounds like a ton of fun.

And of course there's always great food, carnival rides, and that incredible fireworks show.

Another festival happening just to the north is the Frankenmuth Flower Festival at Grandpa Tiny's Farm.

Festival-goers will get the chance to pick their own sunflowers, have dinner among the sunflowers, and enjoy a craft and artisan showcase featuring home decor, jewelry, artwork, and more.

- Dinner among the sunflowers?

Kind of sounds like a dream.

On August 5th and sixth, people can head on over to Bell Isle for the art fair.

It'll be such talented artists featured, plus good food, and this is very interesting.

You can visit the Motor City mermaids who will discuss the importance of clean waterways.

- [Cecilia] You can go to Motown Museum's Rocket Plaza from noon to 4:00 PM to hustle in your favorite way or learn a brand new way by the one and only Chevy of RCI studios.

- [Peter] It'll be a great way for Detroiters to get out and show off their moves in front of such an historic building.

Then on August 9th, the beloved author Anne Patchett will be at Ann Arbor's Michigan Theater at 7:00 PM to discuss her latest novel "Tom Lake."

- So many options for people to enjoy.

And now let's take a look at some other happenings in the next week.

Hope you all have a great weekend.

(upbeat synth music) and sign up for our weekly newsletter.

- [Announcer] From Delta Faucets to Behr paint, Masco Corporation is proud to deliver products that enhance the way consumers all over the world experience and enjoy their living spaces.

Masco.

Serving Michigan communities since 1929.

Support for this program is provided by the Cynthia and Esso Ford Fund for Journalism at Detroit Public TV.

- [Announcer 2] The DTE Foundation is a proud sponsor of Detroit Public TV.

Among the state's largest foundations committed to Michigan focused giving, we support organizations that are doing exceptional work in our state.

Visit dtefoundation.com to learn more.

- [Announcer] Nissan Foundation.

And viewers like you.

(upbeat synth music) (upbeat piano music)