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Free event from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Waverly and Woodrow Wilson on Detroit's west side, near the Lodge and Davison.
Summer is drawing toward an end. Get out and enjoy inviting activities in good weather. Forget the binge watching.
Friday
Campus Martius "Beach" party: Second-to-last free weekly event starts at 5 p.m. with cash bash from the Fountain and live reggae by Roots Vibrations. Listing.
Best of Detroit Party: Music and food from more than 20 restaurants. 6:30 p.m., Roostertail, 100 Marquette Dr., Detroit. $25-$40. More info.
Sound Sculpture and DJ: 8-11 p.m. Make music with glowing light cubes in The Cube at the Max, 3711 Woodward Ave. Walk onto an interactive musical score, physically pick up a note and move it with the technology of Sound Sculpture. Create compositions with this set of interactive sound and light building blocks by simply changing their order, location and orientation. Keyboardist/DJ Jon Dixon and Marquis Johnson will close out the experience with a techno and jazz set. $12 advance, $20 at event. Deets here.
Lighten Up! comedy: Stand-up show starsng Shane Dials, Billy Reno and Steve Hansen to benefit the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center. $10 advance, $15 at the Comedy Club, 1450 S. Hospital Road, Waterford, 8-9:30 p.m. (323) 854-1488. More info.
Friday and Saturday
Trumbullplex 25th Anniversary: This little gem has been around since 1993 as a spot for poetry slams, live music, drag shows, zine workshops, fundraisers and international artists. Friday 6 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. 4210 Trumbull, Detroit. More info.
Saturday
Yoga with live music: 10:30 a.m. at The Cube in the Max, 3711 Woodward Ave. Certified instructor Rebecca Murawski of Detroit Yoga Lab leads a slow yin style group session for all skill levels, accompanied by guitarist Al Ayoub and bassist Dan Kolton. $20. Deets here.
Weird Homes Tour: Open houses at eight Detroit homes. Owners answer question and share stories. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $30-$45. Learn more.
Photo from Weird Homes Tour Detroit.
August Street Fair: This free neighborhood event features local vendors, music, games, dance, classes. Waverly and Woodrow Wilson on Detroit's west side, near the Lodge Freeway and Westr Davison. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. More details.
Black Historic Sites Bus Tours: Hosted by a committee of the Detroit Historical Society. 10:30 a.m - 3:30 p.m. 5401 Woodward Ave. $30 for members, $35 for non-members. Order tickets at (313) or here.
North Cass Sidewalk Sale: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., 40 shops and restaurants offer promotions, discounts, live music on patios, DJs, kid-friendly activities. Participants and details.
Saturday and Sunday
Hazel Park Art Fair: 620 W. Woodward Heights Blvd. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Info.
Sunday
Alan Trammel number retirement: Before the Tigers play the Chicago White Sox at 1:10 p.m., Trammel will speak and be honored as a new Baseball Hall of Fame member as his No. 3 goes up on the center field wall of greats at Comerica Park. Tickets.
Gladys Knight and the O'Jays: Gladys Knight, aka "The Empress of Soul," and hte O'Jays perform at 7 p.m., Fox Theatre. Tickets start at 49.50 here.
