Happening This Week: Cruising, Concerts and Car Show

Where/When: , 7 p.m. Aug. 2.
Why Go: Enjoy live music performed by local talent along the lakeshore at Brandenburg Park. Tonight's act is Almost Live (formerly known as Backbeat).
Pricing: $3 per car.

Where/When: , 11-11:45 a.m. Aug. 3.
Why Go: See the Cirque Amongus troupe perform circus acts from around the world. All ages are welcome to this show, which is a blend of comedy, circus tricks and audience participation. Registration is requested, but drop-ins are also welcome.
Pricing: Free. 

Where/When: Downtown Mount Clemens, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 4.
Why Go: Ladies, don your Aloha gear for a Hawaiian-inspired ladies night out, replete with live performances by surf-rockers The Slot Rods, specials, giveaways and more.
Pricing: Free, until you shop or order some mai-tais.

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Where/When: Downtown Mount Clemens, 7:30-11 p.m., Aug. 5.
Why Go: Enjoy a free summer concert in downtown Mount Clemens. Jimmy Buffett tribute group Air Margaritaville will perform on the Riverfront at Northbound Gratiot and Crocker capping off the Bud Light Riversight & Sound Concert Series. Then feel free to hear some acoustic rock by The Allies, who'll perform at the Fountain Stage along Macomb Place between Walnut and Pine starting at 9:30 p.m.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: VFW, 35011 23 Mile Rd, New Baltimore, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 6.
Why Go: It's time for the 3rd annual Sportsfest, featuring a car show, Civil War reenactment, a horseshoe tournament, art and craft fair and more. 
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: Metro Beach Metropark, 31300 Metro Parkway; 10:30 a.m. Aug. 6.
Why Go: If you're a fan of Fords or classic cars in general, you'll love the 11th annual “Bash at the Beach” car show, presented by Fairlane Club of America. More than 150 classic Ford and Mercury car owners are expected to cruise into the park in the morning and linger into the evening, weather permitting. Besides enjoying classic cars, visitors can enjoy all that Metro Beach has to offer, including trails, the water park and miniature golf.
Pricing: Car show is free with vehicle entry permit, which is required to enter any Metropark. Those run $25 annually for regular admission, $15 annually for seniors, or $5 daily. Activities like mini golf cost extra. General information can be found at www.metroparks.com or by calling 800-47-PARKS.             

Where/When: Along Gratiot Avenue, from 14 Mile to Wellington Crescent, Clinton Township; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 7.

Why Go: Celebrate our car culture — we are part of the Motor City, after all — with a souped up celebration at the 9th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise. There's free fun for the whole family, with classic cars on display, live bands, parties, food and more. Plus Cruise Headquarters, at Gratiot and 16 Mile, will have inflatables, crafts, face painting and more. There's also a parade planned at noon.

Pricing: Free.