- Hey, there, I'm Haley Taylor from 90.9 WRCJ, with a lineup of events that mix small-town charm with big-city energy.

First up, the Howell Melon Festival continues through August 17th in Downtown Howell.

Enjoy sweet melon treats, family activities, live music, and even a melon rolling race.

In Detroit, the Pop Out and Jit showcase happens August 15th at the Northwest Activity Center.

Come celebrate the city's unique street dance style, featuring performances and dance battles.

AfroFuture Detroit takes over Bedrock's Douglass Site August 16th and 17th.

It's a two-day festival, fusing music, art and forward-thinking culture.

The Woodward Dream Cruise rolls through on August 16th, featuring classic cars, custom rides, creating miles of automotive history along Metro Detroit's most famous road for cruising.

Also on the 16th, the Arabian Nights Festival takes over the 242 Community Center in Ann Arbor.

The event promises to transport you to an Arabian evening market with traditional design, food, music, dance, spices, family-friendly activities and more.

And, you know, there's always more happening around town, so stick around and see what else is on the calendar.

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