Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

“Ella, First Lady of Song” starring Freda Payne at Meadow Brook Theatre

Tracing the 60-year career of jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald, “Ella, First Lady of Song” stars Detroit native and chart-topper Freda Payne. The Grammy Award-nominated singer is best known for her hit “Band of Gold.” The musical production features a full band and the songs “A-Tisket A-Tasket,” “Sweet Georgia Brown” and “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If it Ain’t Got That Swing).” 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 6 p.m. Sat. and 2 and 6:30 p.m. Sun. through June 23. $37 and up. Wilson Hall, Room 207, 378 Meadow Brook Road, Rochester. (248) 377-3300. Mbtheatre.com.

Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix in downtown Detroit

There are new tailgating and rooftop viewing spots for this year’s race, which features Motown legend Smokey Robinson as the Grand Marshal. Events will take over downtown Detroit in the Campus Martius and Hart Plaza areas Friday through Sunday with races, free concerts, family-friendly fun and more. Visit detroitgp.com.

Bark on Biddle in downtown Wyandotte

This three-day outdoor festival celebrates all things pooches with treats, toys, clothing and more. Bring your dog and shop a variety of pet-centric vendors, sample treats and watch the Ultimate Air Dogs Jumping Competition. There are also food trucks and cocktails for humans and live bands. Enter your dog into the costume contest, wiener dog race, pug run or best-trick contest. 4-9 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat. and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Oak and Biddle, Wyandotte. 360eventproductions.com/events/bark-on-biddle.

Palmer Park Art Fair at Palmer Park

This year’s neighborhood art event will have a focus on indigenous artists from Michigan, live entertainment with musicians and dancers and books by local authors. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Free. 600 Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. Palmerparkartfair.com.