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.
Motor City Comedy Festival
Detroit’s biggest celebration of stand-up is back. The Motor City Comedy Festival is set to take over the stages of Detroit House of Comedy, Detroit Shipping Company, and The Independent Comedy Club, bringing together a powerhouse lineup of headliners, including Steph Tolev (hot off her new Netflix special Filth Queen), Sam Tallent (co-host of the Chubby Behemoth podcast), David Jolly, Luke Severeid, Deric Poston, Ehsan Ahmad, Mike Bonner, Coco, Miranda Meadows, Adam Fynke, Alan Peterson, Enrique Chacón, Timmy No Brakes, Drew Nickens, and Collin Sledge, and more. The festival was founded in 2017 and is the perfect outing for both die-hard stand-up fans or anyone just looking for a weekend full of laughs.
From Sept. 17-21, various venues; see motorcitycomedyfestival.com for full schedule.
Colors Wine Fest: A Celebration of Resilience, Culture and Community
This inaugural festival celebrates Michigan’s Black, brown, and women wine makers, including brands like Dai One Cellars, Le Grande Cuvee, Phyllis Wines, Grandeur Cru, Motu Viget, and more. The event is expected to be the last to be held at Featherstone Garden’s downtown urban farm, and is set to also include a DJ and a food truck.
From 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20; Featherstone Garden, 600 Plum St., Detroit; eventbrite.com. Tickets are $49.87-$92.55.
Wildwood Amphitheater season finale
In recent years, Oakland County’s Wildwood Amphitheater has offered budget- and family-friendly programming. It’s going out with a bang for its 2025 season finale with a pair of classic rock tribute acts. In the Flesh is dedicated to Pink Floyd, while Serious Moonlight plays the music of David Bowie.
Starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20; Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Ct, Orion Township; orion.events. Tickets start at $20.
Thai Street Food Festival of Michigan
This annual festival highlights metro Detroit’s Thai community, with authentic food, cultural performances including dance, and more. Organizers say this year, they are also hoping to find sponsorship support to continue their work amid federal budget cuts to cultural programs.
From 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21; Buddhist Meditation Center, 8500 Plumbrook Rd., Sterling Heights; eventbrite.com. No cover, $3 for parking and ground maintenance.