72 Hours: Best things to do in Metro Detroit

SATURDAY

a.m. Yoga will be in the Big House at Michigan Stadium for anyone who practices yoga or interested in giving it a try. The class will be led by Kacee Must, owner of Citizen Yoga, and 1,800 tickets are available while supplies last. 8-11 a.m. Sat. $20-$30. 1201 South Main, Ann Arbor. Visit TheYogaMovement.net.

p.m. More than 50 musical acts, including popular Detroit area singer-songwriter Jill Jack, will perform at Thumbfest 2015, a one-day music festival. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat. Admission and parking (in public and private lots) are free. Village of Lexington, 7227 Huron, Lexington. Call (810) 359-8631 or visit bluewaterfolksociety.org.

p.m. Catch Atlantic records rapper T.I. live on stage at Chene Park. Also performing will be hip-hop artist Too Short. 8 p.m. Sat. $55-$115. 2600 Atwater, Detroit. Call (313) 393-7128.

p.m. Ratatat, the Brooklyn-based rocktronica duo, consisting of Mike Stroud and Evan Mast, will perform at the Fillmore. 8 p.m. Sat. $29-$50. 2115 Woodward, Detroit. Call (313) 961-5451 or visit thefillmoredetroit.com.

p.m. Joey’s Comedy Shop presents Detroit-based comedian Chillian Thomas as he unleashes his funny observations and opinions. 8 p.m. Sat. $16. Dinner available with reservations. 36071 Plymouth, Livonia. Call (734) 261-0555 or visit joeyscomedyclub.net.

SATURDAY / SUNDAY

a.m. This is your last weekend to check out “Penguins: A Photographic Expedition,” presented by the Detroit Zoological Society in partnership with the Michigan Science Center. The exhibit showcases 120 photographs by J. J. L’Heureux depicting penguins in the icy wilderness of Antarctica. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Free with regular zoo admission: $14 adults, $10 seniors and children 2-14, and free for those younger than 2. 10 Mile at the corner of Woodward, Royal Oak. Call (248) 541-5717 or visit detroitzoo.org.

p.m. Lots of laughter will fill the air as Spotlight Players’ senior group, “Still Got It” Players, presents “The Red Velvet Cake War” at the Village Theater at Cherry Hill. Witness a family dealing with oddball characters, including relatives, in this zany comedy. $16-$18. 50400 Cherry Hill, Canton. Call (734) 394-5300 or visit spotlightplayersmi.org.

SATURDAY / MONDAY

a.m. Founded in 1931, the Michigan Peach Festival will be held once again with plenty of delicious peach treats, like peach apple cider, peach cobbler and peach donuts. Be sure to take home a jar of spiced peaches for later. Free admission. 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Sat., 7 a.m.-1 a.m. Sun. and 10 a.m.-midnight Mon. $25 for ride wristbands. 32 Mile and Van Dyke, in downtown Romeo. Call (586) 752-6543.

a.m. The 2015 Michigan Renaissance Festival is back. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.-Mon. (rain or shine). $21.95 adults, $19.95 ages 56 and older, $12.95 ages 5-12. Season passes are available, with an additional $50 entry fee to bring your dog for the day. Parking is free. This event continues weekends through Oct. 4 (plus Oct. 2 for Festival Friday.) 12600 Dixie Highway, Holly. Visit michrenfest.com.

p.m. Don’t miss seeing the “MC5 50-Year Retrospective Exhibit” at Lincoln Park Historical Museum. The exhibit features the work of rock artists and photographers, and includes original materials and artifacts representing the band’s years together borrowed from collections of fans and family members of the band. 1-6 p.m. Sat.-Mon. Free. (A closing reception-dance will be held Sat. from 7-9 p.m.) 1335 Southfield, Lincoln Park. Call (313) 386-3137 or visit lphistorical.org.

p.m. Enjoy dining outdoors as part of the patio season in Detroit’s Greektown. The eight participating restaurants are Santorini Estiatorio, Pappy’s Grill, Golden Fleece, Krema, Plaka, Astoria Bakery, Pizza Papalis and Red Smoke Barbeque. Greektown’s dine outdoors season continues through Oct. 31. Along Monroe, between Beaubien and St. Antoine, in downtown Detroit. Visit facebook.com/greektowndetroit.

SUNDAY

a.m. Shop for unique items, including handmade goods by local artists and crafters at Sunday Street Market at Eastern Market. Food trucks will be on site. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. Russell, between Gratiot and Mack, downtown Detroit. Visit easternmarket.com.

p.m. Romantic tunes by Jackson Browne will set the mood at Meadow Brook Music Festival when the singer/songwriter, who’s sold millions of albums worldwide, performs in concert. 7:30 p.m. Sun. $37-$174. 3554 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills. Visit EventTicketCenter.com.

p.m. Celebrate Labor Day at the Latin Festival at Gibraltar Trade Center. Live entertainment will be by Espinoza Paz and La Adictiva with special guests Duelo. Enjoy lots of snacks and fun for the entire family. Doors open at 2 p.m. Sun. 237 N. River (I-94 and N. River). $35, free for children 11 and younger. For tickets, visit zamoraentertainment.com.

MONDAY

a.m. Be sure to treat the kids to Target Family Day at Henry Ford Museum. There will be plenty of fun for them to enjoy, including live music, dramatic presentations and make-and-take activities. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon. Free admission and parking. 20900 Oakwood, Dearborn. Call (313) 982-6001.

Jocelynn Brown