5th
The ultimate outdoor party band: Multi Grammy-winning Train brings its most chart-topping hits to Pine Knob with its Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere Tour. Opening acts Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson. 313presents.com.
5th, 12th, 19th & 26th
Four concerts left before the end of summer: Sit among the trees, pack a picnic or frolic to the music at Birmingham In the Park Concert, a free series in Shain Park (corner of Merrill and Bates). Bring the whole family for a diverse range of genres, including Atomic Annie’s (shown) favorite “vintage” hits, from ’70s classic rock and ’80s MTV hits to ’90s/Aughts alternative anthems and today’s radio pop and rock. For full lineup and details, visit bhamgov.org.
9th
Take your pick of two special events at the Birmingham Farmer’s Market: the Annual Corn Festival, a fun-filled day featuring local corn, seasonal produce, baked goods, live music, a petting zoo, food trucks and more. Or check out the Second Sunday Fitness Class with Gazelle Sports, who will lead a 10-minute dynamic warm up followed by a three-mile run or two-mile fitness walk around scenic Birmingham. For details and to register for the Fitness Class, visit downtownbirmingham.com.
2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th
Weekly Live Music from these local musicians from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Birmingham Farmers Market. This month’s lineup includes Billy Brandt, Dennis Farac, John Patrick Peters, Route 66 Unplugged and Devyn Mitchell. Downtownbirmingham.com.
7th
The Outdoor Movie Nights presents The Bag Guys, the animated comedy starring Sam Rockwell as Mr. Wolf, at Booth Park, free and family friendly at 7:30 p.m. Show up early for a pre-show concert by local Birmingham band Four Stories. Downtownbirmingham.com.
15th
The Woodward Dream Cruise — the always-anticipated Motor City highlight — rolls into town, celebrating all things automotive and showing off thousands of classic cars of all makes and models. Set up early along the Boulevard, or check out Birmingham’s own Cruise Event along South Old Woodward Avenue in Downtown Birmingham, with a space for exotic cars, exhibits, food vendors and more.
16th
Drop a line at Family-Friendly Fishing Event at Bloomfield Hills Schools’ Johnson Nature Center, whose mission is to promote conservation and stewardship through meaningful experiences in nature. Find out what lies below the surface of the Center’s pond and enjoy activities that highlight the fishing experience. Bring your own equipment or borrow from the Nature Center; bait will be provided. Pre-registration required. Johnsonnaturecenter.org.
16th & 23rd
Tour the peaceful, winding paths of Cranbrook Japanese Garden, at the Cranbrook House & Gardens in Bloomfield Hills, among the oldest Japanese-style gardens in North America. Created in 1915 as part of George and Ellen Booth’s country estate, this one-acre, pond-style strolling garden features an iconic vermillion bridge, a historic Kasuga Lantern and the recently rehabilitated Lily Pond Cascade. Details and tickets: center.cranbrook.edu/visit/japanese-garden.
29th
It’s true love: Cary Elwes (Westley) comes to Detroit for The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre for a special screening of the iconic film followed by a post-show conversation about the making of the beloved film and adventurous tales of ROUSes, giants, revenge and, of course, true love. VIP packages include a meet-and-greet with Elwes and a signed copy of his New York Times best-selling book, As You Wish. Atgtickets.com/detroit.