NOVI — Grammy-nominated artist Gaura Mani is scheduled to perform at the 40th annual Festival of Chariots in Novi on July 20.

TROY — The Troy Historic Village recently opened its summer exhibit on the Underground Railroad, open now through Aug. 28.

WALLED LAKE — “Now.Here.This.” The Inspired Acting Company’s production of the musical by that name is set to open on July 11.

DETROIT/GROSSE POINTES — The Detroit Institute of Arts is home to masterpieces from the past and present, and now they can say future as well.

BERKLEY — As Pride month came to an end last month, the city of Berkley held a celebration for its LGBTQ+ community.

BERKLEY — Berkley’s colorful art festival is back to transform the streets of the downtown with chalk.

FERNDALE — A brand-new event will be hitting downtown Ferndale later this month.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Residents of Sterling Heights are invited to create connections to each other and to their city by taking in a number of new public art installations around the city.

FRASER — Statistics for the recent Fraser tornado have come out and city officials are happy with the help from residents and other communities.

WARREN — Prior to the year 1925, when a Black Detroiter died, oftentimes there was not a proper burial or funeral.

MOUNT CLEMENS — The first floor of the Anton Art Center is now playing host to an artist’s debut at the gallery.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Few people who join the Girl Scouts of the USA ever achieve the prestigious Gold Award. Madalynne Honeycutt of Clinton Township has made herself a member of this rarified sorority.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — Lisa Durie, of Sterling Heights, thought she was going to a routine meeting with a financial adviser July 1, but instead, she was met with a generous surprise.

MADISON HEIGHTS — This summer will feature multiple concerts at Civic Center Park, part of a series curated by the Madison Heights Arts Board.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The SCS Citywide Garage Sale is back with registration beginning the week of July 7.

STERLING HEIGHTS — An annual festival celebrating Italian heritage is returning to Sterling Heights.

TROY — The Troy Garden Club will celebrate the work of local gardeners during its 50th annual Garden Walk, set for July 9.

NOVI — A “trifecta” of extreme weather wreaked havoc on the second annual Novi Fine Art Fair held at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk June 20-22.

GLEN ARBOR — If you’re looking for a classic summer vacation in Michigan — the kind where water, woods and whatever are available at your will on any given day — look no further than Glen Arbor on the Leelanau Peninsula.

SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield is home to a number of events that celebrate and recognize the national Juneteenth holiday.