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27th Annual Ann Arbor African American Downtown Festival
An all-ages celebration of the contributions of Black Ann Arbor business leaders, held in Ann Arbor’s historic Black business district. Featuring vendors of food, art, beauty products, and collectibles by local Black businesses. Kids activities from the Hands-On Museum and U-M Children’s Center, and also face painting, cotton candy, balloon animals, and a magic show. On the main stage, headliner Danny Clay performs a tribute to Luther Vandross. Other live music includes saxophonist Aaron McAfee, gospel singer Anthony McKinney, R&B singer Lay’na Michelle, and funk & soul band Shake Steady, all from the Detroit area. Times TBA; for a complete schedule, see a2festival.org. 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m., N. Fourth Ave. & E. Ann. Free.
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