
One Detroit Weekend: July 21, 2023
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Check out what you can do around metro Detroit this weekend on “One Detroit Weekend.”
Looking for some summer fun in Detroit? From Concert of Colors, Michigan’s largest free diversity festival, to the Ann Arbor Art Fair and Soulful Saturday Riverfront Music Festival, metro Detroit has a lot to offer! Check out some of the events and activities happening around town this weekend and next week on “One Detroit Weekend” with Dave Wagner and Peter Whorf.
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One Detroit Weekend: July 21, 2023
Clip: Season 8 Episode 3 | 2m 7sVideo has Closed Captions
Looking for some summer fun in Detroit? From Concert of Colors, Michigan’s largest free diversity festival, to the Ann Arbor Art Fair and Soulful Saturday Riverfront Music Festival, metro Detroit has a lot to offer! Check out some of the events and activities happening around town this weekend and next week on “One Detroit Weekend” with Dave Wagner and Peter Whorf.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship- There's another great summer weekend ahead of us with so many opportunities for our viewers to head out and take in some arts and culture.
What have you got Dave?
- Well, the Concert of Colors is back yet again through the 23rd, Peter.
It's the free annual diversity themed festival that brings in music from around the world.
Now, it also offers food and merchandise from different cultures.
The events take place in various locations around the city so make sure to check out their website for specific events.
- The Concert of Colors is something I look forward to each and every summer.
Another Southeast Michigan staple event is the Ann Arbor Art Fair.
You can see the streets of downtown Ann Arbor loaded with artists selling their works.
Dave, did you know that the fair spans 30 city blocks?
- Wow.
- It's a spectacular site to see.
- You know, I knew it was big, but the, honestly that really does put it in perspective.
You know, if people are looking for a night of jazz they can always head to the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe.
Saxophonist, composer and music educator Joshua James takes to the stage on July 21st and the 22nd.
- [Peter] And for even more music, July 22nd and 23rd, viewers can enjoy the Soulful Saturday Riverfront Music Festival in Hart Plaza.
The festival features R&B acts and adult interactive activities and games.
- [Dave] I love all the different types of music that these festivals bring to our city.
Now, there's also the Fowlerville Family Fair that's happening July 24th through the 29th.
There are fair rides, harness racing, a rodeo, a demolition derby and so much more.
- I'm so excited about everything that's coming up this weekend and let's take a look at what else is coming up.
Hope y'all have a great weekend.
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