Select events happening in the Detroit area. Be sure to check venue websites before all events for the latest information. See our online calendar for more ideas for things to do, or add your event: metrotimes.com/AddEvent.

Michigan State Fair A modern take on a classic fair that includes livestock and agriculture exhibits, a farmers market, carnival rides and games, a 5k run, a BMX and Motocross stunt show, and racing pigs, among many more family-friendly attractions. Don’t miss the butter cow! From 11 a.m.-8 p.m. from Thursday, Aug. 28-Friday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30-Monday, Sept. 1; Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi; michiganstatefairllc.com. Tickets start at $10. Credit: Shutterstock
The Return of the Legends Block Party Edition This one’s for the hip-hop heads. The Return of the Legends brings together old-school pioneers of the genre. The lineup for night one includes duo EPMD, MC Lyte, Treach (from Naughty By Nature), 3rd Bass, Black Sheep, Arrested Development, and more. Meanwhile, night two has Plies, Da Brat, Twista, Tela, Crucial Conflict, Do or Die, Big Mike, Coo Coo Cal, and others. Whether you’re reliving the golden age or catching these icons live for the first time, this is the show Detroit’s been waiting for. Doors at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29 and Saturday, Aug. 30; Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, 2600 Atwater St., Detroit; thearetha.com. Tickets start at $52. Credit: Simon Abrams, Wikimedia Creative Commons
Arts, Beats & Eats A longtime downtown Royal Oak happening, this family-friendly fest brings together national music acts, mouthwatering food from local restaurants, and hundreds of artists in a juried art show. Some of the bigger acts booked for this year include Sugar Ray, Hoobastank, Vanilla Ice, and Thornetta Davis, among others. From 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29-Sunday, Aug. 31 and 11 am-9 pm. Monday, Sept. 1; downtown Royal Oak, Royal Oak; artsbeatseats.com. Tickets start at $7. Credit: Shutterstock
Detroit Jazz Festival The largest free jazz festival in the world, the this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival lineup includes Artist-In-Residence Jason Moran and Jeff Mills with special guest jessica Care moore, Chucho Valdés and Paquito D’Rivera Reunion Sextet, Allen Dennard Quartet, and Kresge Eminent Artist Marion Hayden, among many others. Starts at 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31, and noon on Monday, Sept. 1; Hart Plaza, Campus Martius, and other venues, Detroit; detroitjazzfest.org. No cover. Credit: Courtesy photo
Hamtramck Labor Day Festival This beloved block party mixes live music, kielbasa, and carnival rides with Hamtramck’s unique multicultural flair. Catch the famous Hamtramck Yacht Race where local businesses race push carts down Joseph Campau Avenue. It’s a quirky, high-energy way to close out summer. From noon-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30-Monday, Sept. 1; Joseph Campau Ave., Hamtramck; hamtownfest.com. No cover. Credit: Konrad Maziarz
Detroit Sandwich Party 
A celebration of Detroit’s best sandwiches — all in one place. The Detroit Sandwich Party returns with over a dozen local restaurants and food trucks slinging their best takes on Motor City sandwich classics. From corned beef to fried bologna and beyond, come hungry. Expect live DJs, cold drinks, games, and a laid-back summer block party vibe. From 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 31; Eastern Market Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit; easternmarket.org. No cover. Credit: Instagram, @detroitsandwichparty

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Leyland “Lee” DeVito is the editor in chief of Detroit Metro Times since 2016. His writing has also been published in CREEM, VICE, In These Times, and New City.