Oakland Uncorked:听In partnership with the Oakland County Farmers Market, Oakland Uncorked offers a wine and food tasting experience from local restaurants, including Cacao Tree Caf茅, Parker鈥檚 Hilltop Brewery, Fork n鈥 Pint, Irish Tavern, and The Clean Plate. The Miles Brown Jazz Quartet, a silent auction, and local artisans will also be at the event.听Aug. 4. $45.听Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford;听
Fine听Art at the听Village:听Fine Art at the Village will feature a variety of entertainment, including children鈥檚 activities, live demonstrations, and an outdoor food court.听Aug. 5-6. Free Admission.听The听Village of Rochester Hills, 104 Adams Rd., Rochester hills; 248-689-8734;听
2017 Westland All American Backyard BBQ Throwdown:听Backyard barbecuers听will be put to the ultimate test in this year鈥檚 annual competition. Hosted by the Westland Area Jaycees, competitors will be judged in categories for chicken, pork ribs, pork, and beef brisket. Aug. 4-6. $40.听6601 Ford Rd., Westland;
The Magic Bag:听Stand-up comedian Tony听Hinchcliffe听is ready to leave audience members in tears through his edgy jokes and dark sense of humor. Starting his career in 2007,听Hinchcliffe听has written for Comedy Central Roasts, released a comedy special on Netflix, and keeps people laughing through his podcast.听Aug. 4. $20.听22920 Woodward Ave.,听Ferndale; 248-544-1991;听
The Henry Ford:听The听House Industries: A Type of Learning听exhibit celebrates House Industries, a design studio founded in the 1990s that has created iconic typefaces for Jimmy Kimmel,听The New Yorker,听Herm猫s, and more.听Free with museum admission. Through听Sept. 4.听2900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn; 313-982-6001;听
Detroit Institute of Arts: Photographer Jenny Risher is showcasing Detroit鈥檚 hip-hop scene with her latest project, D-Cyphered. The exhibition includes portraits of over 80 of Detroit鈥檚 past, present and future hip-hop players. Hip-hop producer Nick Speed has also created a custom playlist for the exhibit. Opens Aug. 3. $25. DIA, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit; (313) 833-7900; .
Belle Isle Art Fair:听Located next to the fountain on Belle Isle, the fair will feature paintings, sculpture, prints, and more from artists hailing from 20 different states.听There will also be food vendors, aerial circus acts, and learning experiences throughout the event.听Aug. 5-6. Free with state park access.听Belle Isle Park, Detroit;听
Comedy Castle:听Throughout his more than 17 years of comedy experience, David Dyer has written for NBC鈥檚 #Late Night with Jimmy Fallon#, won The Grand Rapids 糖心vlog安卓版 Comedy Joke Off, and performed on various radio and television shows. Aug. 3-5. $10+. 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak;听248-542-9900;
Kevin Devine and The Goddamn Band:听Writing about the world around him and his own relation to it all, Kevin Devine is a master storyteller who captivates his audience through lyrics and guitar chords. Devine recently released his ninth album,听Instigator.听Aug. 5. $14+.听Blind Pig, 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor; 743-996-8555;听
Cranbrook听Art Museum:听Alexander Girard: A Designer鈥檚 Universe听serves as the title artist鈥檚 American Debut. The exhibit features hundreds of his pieces including furniture, sculptures, and drawings. Through听Oct. 8. Free with museum admission.听路听Finland 100: The听Cranbrook听Connection#听showcases Finland鈥檚 influence on American art. The exhibition features pieces from听Cranbrook听visitors and artists who have Finnish roots. Through听Jan. 14. Free with museum admission.听路听Cranbrook: A New Domestic Landscape听blurs the lines between art and the home. Showcasing contemporary furnishings meant to animate an environment, this exhibit gives a new meaning to decorating. Through听Jan. 14. Free with museum admission.听39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills; 248-645-3323;听
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