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Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

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Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

Here are seven ideas for getting out and about in Metro Detroit this weekend

“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.

Art on the Grand in downtown Farmington

Browse a variety of hand-crafted, quality pieces of art in a variety of media and price ranges at this year’s outdoor festival. More than 60,000 people are expected to attend the 15th annual event, which also has a kids’ art alley featuring works by young artists in grades 5-12. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Free. Grand River, Downtown Farmington. artonthegrand.com.

Ferndale Pride in downtown Ferndale

This annual celebration of acceptance and love features more than 200 vendors, two stages of live music, kids’ activities and tons of great people watching. Entertainment highlights include singer Alise King at 9 p.m. and drag shows at 6 and 6:45 p.m. on the main stage. If you missed her at Movement last weekend, catch Detroit’s DJ Holographic with an 8 p.m. set on the Woodward Dance Stage. 12:30-10 p.m. Sat. Free. Woodward at W. Nine Mile, Ferndale. ferndalepride.com.

Capuchin Souper Summer Celebration at Comerica Park

A fundraiser for the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, this festival-like atmosphere has a live cover band, fireworks at dusk, food and beverages available for purchase and a jewelry raffle featuring $30,000 of luxury products from Ahee Jewelers. 7:30 p.m. Sat. Free admission, but donations are accepted. Must be 21 or older to attend. 2100 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 886-4600.

Melody Baetens

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