A Pizza Throwdown is happening at Eastern Market in Detroit on Thurs., Aug 15, featuring all things pizza and including drink and slice tastings.

The 2nd Annual Havana Nights Summer Charity Soiree is taking place at The Roostertail in Detroit on Fri., Aug 2 and features Latin fusion music, Monte Carlo style casino games, and cold summer-themed cocktails, beer and wine.

Sedona Taphouse, in Troy, is hosting its inaugural Battle of the Brews on Tues., July 30 at 5 p.m., with eight Michigan breweries going head-to-head for the best beer, featuring premium flights and an appetizer buffet.

The Rhythm & Rhymes free outdoor music festival takes place Saturday, July 20 on the front lawn of the Southfield Municipal Complex, featuring local food trucks, vendors, and live music, including a recent contestant on NBC’s The Voice.

Take full advantage of beautiful Michigan summer nights with these free outdoor movie and concert series in and around Detroit.

Start your days off right this summer with meditation among nature and wildlife at the Detroit Zoo during their “Yoga at the Zoo” sessions on Mondays and Thursdays, July 8-August 29.

Canine to Five is hosting monthly Drinking with Dogs events throughout the summer in downtown Detroit and Ferndale, supporting local dog rescues.

The Detroit Zoo is home to 40 award-winning photographs this summer as it displays the work of renowned wildlife photographer Thomas D. Mangelson in its exhibit “A Life in the Wild” from June 19 –  Sept 10.

Belle Isle Conservancy

Belle Isle’s Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory reopened June 19, after being closed for structural renovations for several months.

royal oak music

The Royal Oak Summer Concert Series is back at the pop-up park on Center and 4th Streets for six weeks, beginning July 11 and featuring 3 hours of local bands and family fun.