- Hi, I'm Dave Wagner with 90.9 WRCJ.

You know, the weekend is just around the corner.

And there's a lot to see and do in and around the city, so let's get to it.

Now on July 14th through the 16th head up to Blake Farms in Armada to see the return of their annual Lavender Festival.

There will be over 200 artisans boasting their handmade crafts.

Do-it-yourself make and take workshops with lavender.

And plenty of lavender-infused eats and drinks.

You know, you can almost smell the festival from here.

It's so lovely.

Also this weekend is the 40th annual African World Festival at Hart Plaza.

The celebration aims to show off the beauty, strength and spirit of the African diaspora through music, food, live demonstrations and more.

Yet another festival is taking place July 14th through the 16th called Hotter Than July.

This festival takes place in various venues across Detroit and is brought to us by LGBT Detroit.

It's the world's second oldest black LGBTQ+ pride festival.

Then if you're interested in even more music, go to Aretha's Jazz Cafe at Music Hall on July 15th for an evening with Bobbi Storm.

This is Bobbi's first headlining tour.

Where she takes the audience through her life experiences through her music.

And of course there's so much more going in and around Detroit.

So here are more events.

Have a great weekend.

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