NOVI — The India League of America, in collaboration with Michigan Asian Indian Community Organizations, is presenting AQL India Day 2022 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.

ROYAL OAK — Arts, Beats & Eats, the popular four-day Labor Day festival that has been held in downtown Royal Oak since 2010, will return for its 25th year Sept. 2-5.

SOUTHFIELD — Last year saw the return of the Kimmie Horne Jazz Festival after its cancellation in 2020 due to the pandemic. Officials say its return last year was stronger than ever, and they’re looking for another strong showing this year.

FERNDALE — Ferndale, where the Woodward Dream Cruise began in 1995, is planning the event’s return home.

BINGHAM FARMS — The village of Bingham Farms will come together for the second year for its Family Fest Aug. 13.

EASTPOINTE/ST. CLAIR SHORES — Chris Causley stood in his garage in St. Clair Shores on a warm August afternoon, surrounded by an assortment of military vehicles in various stages of repair. His most recent acquisition, three Clark Kat Model 30 tugs with chipped orange paint that he paid for out of his own pocket, were parked just inside the door.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS/BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Two properties in the Bloomfield area are among 14 historic Michigan properties recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.

BIRMINGHAM — The Woodward Dream Cruise has taken metro Detroit back to the ‘50s and ‘60s since 1995.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Art Fair is celebrating its 39th anniversary this year and is inviting bakers to take part in its fourth Better Pie baking contest Aug. 13.

EASTPOINTE — A group of local war veterans got behind their steering wheels July 21 at John F. Kennedy Memorial Park in Eastpointe.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — An annual tradition is back at the Assumption Cultural Center.

DETROIT — After two years of live virtual programming, Detroit Jazz Festival organizers are looking forward to staging concerts in front of crowds again.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Prepare your appetite for goulash, palacinky crepes and more — Saints Cyril and Methodius Parish in Sterling Heights is preparing its annual summer Slovak Festival Aug. 26-28.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A program currently being developed by the city of Madison Heights will provide eligible homeowners with affordable household repairs starting next summer, once the federal government approves funds for it.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — It’s not even a thought for most boaters who venture out into Lake St. Clair whether they’re a few hundred, or even 50 yards away from history.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Pop culture fans, rejoice! The Clinton-Macomb Public Library is holding its annual Comic Con at the main branch on Saturday, Aug. 13.

METRO DETROIT — Whether you live in Macomb County or Oakland County, there's sure to be a farmers market in your city or nearby.

SOUTHFIELD — The Detroit Institute of Arts is partnering with Southfield to bring high-quality reproductions of famous art pieces to city properties as part of the DIA’s Inside|Out program.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS — A new nonprofit is hoping to support and expand community-centered arts and culture in the Rochester area.

ROCHESTER — Thelma G. Spencer Park has a fresh look thanks to a new public art installation.