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29th 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 live performances by a wide variety of regional musical acts, with headliner Chico DeBarge of the DeBarge family. Also, Ypsilanti jazz guitar virtuoso John E. Lawrence, Dr. Willis C Patterson’s Our Own Thing Chorale, Detroit R&B and soul ensemble Melvin Chisholm & the Clockwork Band, local jazz and R&B singer Athena Johnson, Detroit R&B and soul band Alise King Experience, and many others. Also, line dancing lessons, fashion shows, and kids activities by the AADL and Hands-On Museum. Food, art, beauty products, and collectibles by local Black businesses for sale. Bring lawn chairs to relax and enjoy the entertainment. 9 a.m.–8 p.m., N. Main & E. Ann. Free. facebook.com/annarboraadf.
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