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It’s not always easy to plan a date night or even find a babysitter, but every month our sister site After 5 Detroit puts together a list of the top events, happenings and reasons to mark your calendar and head out on the town. So whether you’re planning a date, a girls night out or mommy just needs a drink, here’s a heads up on our favorite things happening this month!
Summer Festivals
Concert of Colors @ Midtown Detroit: July 11-15
Detroit Kite Festival @ Belle Isle: Sunday, July 15
Detroit Festival of Books @ Eastern Market: Sunday, July 15
Michigan Glass Project @ Russell Industrial Center: July 20 – 22
Open Streets @ Rouge Park: Saturday, July 21
Crash Festival @ Lincoln Street Art Park: Saturday, July 21
Mo Pop Music Festival @ West Riverfront Park: July 28-29
FREE Date Night Ideas (Movies + Plays)
Justice League @ New Center Park: Wednesday, July 4
Greatest Showman @ Campus Martius: Friday, July 7
Lean on Me @ New Center Park: Wednesday, July 11
Princess Bride @ Trumbull & Porter: Friday, July 13
The Last Jedi @ Campus Martius: Saturday, July 14
In the Heights @ New Center Park: July 18-22
The Post @ Campus Martius: Saturday, July 21
Marshbank Music @ Marshbank Park: Wednesday, July 25
I Am Not Your Negro @ New Center Park: Wednesday, July 25
Drink & Dine
Drink Pink Detroit @ Eastern Market: Friday, July 13
Havana Nights @ Belle Isle Casino: Saturday, July 14
Wine Seen 2018 @ Townsend Hotel: Thursday, July 19
Raku Clay Pots & Cocktails @ Frame: Wednesday, July 25
Taco Showdown @ Eastern Market: Sunday, July 29
Must-See Music
For more shows, check out our summer concert guide
Beck @ Fox Theatre: Friday, July 6
Jesse McCartney @ The Majestic: Friday, July 6
Janelle Monae @ Fox Theatre: Monday, July 9
Journey & Def Leppard @ Comerica Park: Friday, July 13
Weezer/Pixes @ DTE Energy Music Theatre: Friday, July 13
Barenaked Ladies @ DTE Energy Music Theatre: Saturday, July 14
Zac Brown Band @ Comerica Park: Saturday, July 14
Panic! at the Disco @ Little Caesars Arena: Saturday, July 14
Kesha & Macklemore @ DTE Energy Music Theatre: Wednesday, July 18
Beach Boys @ Freedom Hill Amphitheater: Thursday, July 19
Vans Warped Tour @ Meadow Brook Amphitheater: Friday, July 20
Ne-Yo & Brandy @ Chene Park: Friday, July 20
Wiz Khalifa and Rae Sremmund @ DTE Energy Music Theatre: Saturday, July 21
Saint Motel @ Beacon Park: Saturday, July 21
Radiohead @ Little Caesars Arena: Sunday, July 22
Chris Brown @ DTE Energy Music Theatre: Wednesday, July 25
Jason Mraz @ Meadow Brook Amphitheater: Saturday, July 28
Parties and Performances
Beach Party – A Circus Show @ The Eastern: Tuesday, July 10
Music of Led Zeppelin @ DSO: Wednesday, July 11
Drinks x Design: Interiors & Makers @ Belt Line Center: Thursday, July 12
Kingdom Hearts Orchestra World Tour @ Fisher Theatre: Saturday, July 14
After Dark – Vintage Video Games @ Michigan Science Center: Thursday, July 19
GIVEAWAY: Bring It! LIVE @ Fox Theatre: Friday, July 27
UndergrounD @ Michigan Theatre: Friday, July 27
GIVEAWAY: Jim Gaffigan @ DTE Energy Music Theatre: Saturday, July 28
Find more summer fun ideas, check out 101 Things To Do in Detroit This Summer
For a full list of events, happenings and the hottest new bars, restaurants and retailers, visit After 5 Detroit!
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Carrie Budzinski is the Vice President of LittleGuide Detroit. She grew up in Livonia and Detroit and continues to live life in both cities. Carrie loves exploring the city and finding hidden gems in the suburbs..
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