Detroit Grand Prix
This year’s three-day downtown event will feature the cars of the NTT IndyCar Series racing in the Chevrolet IndyCar Grand Prix, the Indy NXT by Firestone series, and the return of the IMSA Weathertech SportsCar series. You can find a place on the street to watch for free or purchase tickets for reserved seats, rooftop viewing, pit lane suites, and more. There’s alsoa kickoff party on May 31 at Campus Martius with two electronic dance music concerts. May 30-June 1. $35+ (reserved options). detroitgp.com
Heart
Blending the glam sounds of ’70s hard rock with punk and symphonic flourishes, this influential band has sold more than 35 mil-lion albums worldwide over the course of its 50-year career. Hear timeless hits like “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” and “Alone” when the Ann and Nancy Wilson-led rock institution makes a stop at the Fox Theatre. June 4. $49.50+. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313presents.com
Bloc Party
The British indie band will head out on its largest North American tour ever in celebration of the 20-year anniversary of its acclaimed debut record, Silent Alarm. The album recently garnered a new generation of fans when its track “This Modern Love” was featured in the black comedy thriller film Saltburn. June 7. $49.50+. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313presents.com
Boney James
The four-time Grammy Award-nominated saxophonist, songwriter, and producer will bring the culmination of his 30-year career to the Music Hall stage this month. Boasting a whopping 19 studio albums and 20 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Airplay chart, James has sold more than 4 million albums worldwide. June 13. $59+. Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 350 Madison St., Detroit; musichall.org
Northville Art House Art Market
Browse paintings, photographs, jewelry, ceramics, sculptures, prints, and more from over 100 local and national artists at this annual juried art fair in downtown Northville. June 13-15. No cost. Downtown Northville; northvillearthouse.org
Russell Dickerson
The Tennessee native hit the ground running with his 2017 debut album, Yours, which launched three consecutive singles (“Yours,” “Blue Tacoma,” and “Every Little Thing”) to the No. 1 position on the Billboard country music chart. Dickerson will be joined by country-pop vocalist Niko Moon and singer-song-writer Jake Scott when the “RussellMania” tour arrives at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre. June 14. $25+. Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, 14900 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights; 313presents.com
The Verve Pipe
The East Lansing-based alternative rock band hurtled to national fame nearly 30 years ago thanks to its catchy 1997 smash single “The Freshmen.” The band went on to release five more studio albums, including its most recent album Threads, which dropped in 2021. June 14. Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. 4th St., Royal Oak; royaloakmusictheatre.com
The Wiz
This groundbreaking retelling of The Wizard of Oz won seven Tony Awards when it debuted on Broadway in 1975, including best musical. Set to a soundtrack influenced by soul, gospel, rock, and ’70s funk, the colorful production features direction by Schele Williams and choreography by JaQuel Knight, who is best known for his work on Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” video. June 17-29. $50+. Fisher Theatre, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit; broadwayindetroit.com
Wayne County High School Art Exhibition
This annual juried exhibition at the Detroit Institute of Arts recognizes exceptional work by emerging student artists in grades nine to 12 throughout Wayne County. Displayed pieces include paintings, textiles, sculptures, ceramics, photography, and more. June 20-July 20. No cost with museum admission. Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; dia.org
Dispatch
Notoriously impossible to categorize, this folk-rock band is known for a dynamic ever-changing sound, incorporating influences of reggae, flamenco, funk, ska, folk, rock, and even rap. The show will also feature performances by special guests John Butler, G. Love and Special Sauce, and Donavon Frankenreiter. June 26. $29.50. Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, Rochester Hills; 313presents.com
Fred Armisen
As co-writer and co-star of the hit IFC series Portlandia, the Saturday Night Live alum hilariously parodied the eccentric proclivities of coastal hipsters living in the show’s namesake city. He currently plays Uncle Fester on the Netflix series Wednesday and also writes, produces, and stars in IFC’s popular mockumentary show Documentary Now! July 27-28. $35+. Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. 4th St., Royal Oak; royaloakmusictheatre.com
This story originally appeared in the June 2025 issue of Hour Detroit magazine. To read more, pick up a copy of Hour Detroit at a local retail outlet. Click here to get our digital edition.
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