Summer is the time to get out and enjoy the best parts of the city while they’re extra vibrant. On the contrary, it’s also a nice time to take a break from the heat and check out cool places indoors. Check out this list that highlights just some of the many events and other things to do in Detroit this August 2023. Art exhibitions, legendary automobile cruises, cultural music festivals, a massive photography exhibit, and more.
Detroitisit rounded up an interesting list of events and other cool things to do in & around Detroit this August 2023.
AFRO NATION DETROIT 2023, PHOTO COURTESY OF TEIA WALLINGTON
AFRO NATION DETROIT 2023
When & Where:
Saturday & Sunday, August 19th-20th, 2023 at Bedrock’s Douglass Site, Detroit, Michigan
June was African-American Music Appreciation Month in the United States. Look out because the music celebrations continue as we move through this August! Afro Nation Detroit 2023 will feature additional activations and events to honor Detroit’s musical contributions to the world and highlight its connection to present-day American, African, and global Black culture and music. You can also listen to their official Spotify playlist, “Afrobeats: New Music Playlist”. Click HERE to sign up for updates on headliners, ticket options and additional festival information.
PHOTO THE OFFICIAL PAGE OF THE WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE / FACEBOOK
WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE
Date & Time: Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
This list of events/things to do in Detroit this August wouldn’t be complete without the Woodward Dream Cruise. This class car event held in Michigan is a dreamy way to experience the Motor City. Automotive enthusiasts and cruisers look forward to visiting Metro Detroit to participate in a roaring event that takes place in the historic birthplace of the American automobile. Oakland County, Michigan will be a sight to see with classic vehicles cruising throughout. Click HERE to view the official route of the Woodward Dream Cruise.
MIGUEL CABRERA, PHOTO DETROIT TIGERS / FACEBOOK
DETROIT TIGERS VS. CHICAGO CUBS
Date, Time & Location: Mon Aug 21 2023 at 06:40 pm to 08:40 pm at Comerica Park, Detroit (2100 Woodward Ave., Detroit)
Play ball! There are plenty of fun things to do in Detroit this August and beyond. One thing you can’t always do year-round is watch baseball at Comerica Park! Enjoy the rest of baseball season with tickets to see the Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago Cubs at the end of this month. Click HERE to find tickets.
PHOTO GIMME GIMME DISCO / FACEBOOK
GIMME GIMME DISCO
Fun things to do in Detroit often include music festivals. Missed out on the Movement electronic music festival? Maybe Detroit’s electronic music scene is just not your thing. Charivari Detroit also just passed, which is a more underrated electronic music venue. In case you’re still looking for some fun dance nights out to end your summer right, then check out a different groove. Gimme Gimme Disco is your go-to for a dance party playing your favorite ABBA hits, plus plenty of others. Click HERE to get tickets.
“JAMES BARNOR: ACCRA/LONDON”, PHOTO @DIADETROIT ON INSTAGRAM
JAMES BARNOR: ACCRA/LONDON-A RETROSPECTIVE AT THE DIA
On Display: May 28, 2023 – October 15, 2023
Don’t miss this next event! How large is this “massive photography exhibit”? How big does roughly 200 photos sound? It’s the largest retrospective of this Ghanaian photographer’s work in the United States to date. It’s a walking timeline that narrates his revolutionary global career that began in the 1950s with black-and-white photography. This must-visit show is only viewable at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Click HERE for more information.
Location: Detroit Institute of Arts at 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit
PHOTO MICHIGAN STATE FAIR, LLC. / FACEBOOK
MICHIGAN STATE FAIR AT SUBURBAN COLLECTION SHOWPLACE
Date & Location:
Thursday, August 31-Monday, September 4 at Michigan State Fair at Suburban Collection Showplace
Are you a true Michigander if you don’t attend The Michigan State Fair? Take a trip out to Novi this upcoming Labor Day weekend for this annual event. Suburban Collection in Novi welcomes everyone to celebrate the state’s agricultural heritage with livestock shows, carnival rides, live music, and yummy fair food. This summer experience is unique to the state and we treasure it each year! Enjoy the kick off on Thursday as it runs all the way through September 4 (Labor Day).
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