June 8:
Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market
- 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- E. Third and Water streets, Rochester
Celebrating its 14th season, the Farmers’ Market is a frequent stop for area residents to enjoy the vibrant colors, aromas and flavors of southeast Michigan’s growing season. Located at the corner of E. Third and Water streets, it is one short block east of Main Street and has ample free public parking.
June 15:
Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market- 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- E. Third and Water streets, Rochester
This weekend's market features a Rochester Mills Beer Co. cooking demo and music with Carissa.
Junk in the Trunk - 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Farmers' Market lot, E. Third and Water streets
June 16
Amp Live 8 — featuring Carly Rae Jepsen, Cher Lloyd, Emblem3 and Zedd- 7 p.m.
- Meadow Brook Music Festival
Amp Live 8 – featuring Carly Rae Jepsen, Cher Lloyd, Emblem3 and Zedd –
comes to Meadow Brook Music Festival on June 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets at $45, $35 and $25 in the pavilion and $15 on the lawn are on sale at Palacenet.com, Livenation.com, The Palace Ticket Store and all Ticketmaster locations.
June 20
Music in the Park — Midwest Dueling Pianos- 7:30-9 p.m.
- Rochester Municipal Park
A free summer concert series in Rochester Municipal Park.
June 22
Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market- 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- E. Third and Water streets, Rochester
This weekend's market features Raising Rochester.
Recess! Family Music Festival- 11 a.m.
- Meadow Brook Music Festival
The daylong Recess! Family Music Festival is coming to Meadow Brook Music Festival on Saturday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets for $25 in the pavilion and on the lawn are on sale at Palacenet.com, The Palace Ticket Store and all Ticketmaster locations.
June 26
Festival of the Hills and Rochester Hills fireworks- 6 p.m. event start, followed by fireworks at 10:06 p.m.
- Borden Park at John R. and Hamlin roads in Rochester Hills
This year’s family-friendly event kicks-off at 6 p.m. with activities for all ages, leading up to the countdown of Michigan’s second-largest fireworks display at 10:06 p.m.
June 27
George Benson- 8 p.m.
- Meadow Brook Music Festival
Legendary jazz guitarist and R&B singer George Benson, accompanied by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, brings “Inspiration: A Tribute to Nat King Cole” to Meadow Brook Music Festival on June 27 at 8 p.m.
Tickets at $45, $35 and $25 in the pavilion, $15 on the lawn and a limited number of $44 lawn four-packs are on sale at Palacenet.com, The Palace Ticket Store and all Ticketmaster locations.
June 27
Music in the Park — The Bacon Brothers- 7:30-9 p.m.
- Rochester Municipal Park
A free summer concert series in Rochester Municipal Park.
June 30
O.A.R. with Andrew McMahon and Allen Stone- 6:30 p.m.
- Meadow Brook Music Festival
Touring powerhouse O.A.R. will perform at Meadow Brook Music Festival at 6:30 p.m. on June 30 for their Sounds of Summer Tour with special guests Andrew McMahon and Allen Stone.
July
July 4
Counting Crows and The Wallflowers - 7 p.m.
- Meadow Brook Music Festival
The Counting Crows and The Wallflowers are bringing their summer tour to Meadow Brook Music Festival on July 4 at 7 p.m. Read Rochester Patch's interview with Counting Crows vocalist Adam Duritz
here.
Music in the Park — Swing with the Tom Alport Band- 7:30-9 p.m.
- Rochester Municipal Park
A free summer concert series in Rochester Municipal Park.
July 6
Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market- 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- E. Third and Water streets, Rochester
This weekend's market features a Sola Life cooking demo and music with Jumpin’ Jack.
July 11
Music in the Park — Obed Succari's "PanaMo"- 7:30-9 p.m.
- Rochester Municipal Park
A free summer concert series in Rochester Municipal Park.
1964... The Tribute with Cliff Erickson- 8 p.m.
- Meadow Brook Music Festival
“1964”…The Tribute, a popular Beatles tribute show, returns to Meadow Brook Music Festival on July 11 at 8 p.m. Cliff Erickson will open the show. Tickets start at $10 for lawn, $20 pavilion.
July 11-13
Sidewalk Sales, Downtown Rochester
Sale Hours:
- Thursday, July 11: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Friday, July 12: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Saturday, July 13: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
July 13
Movies in the Moonlight — Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971, PG)- 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
- Farmers' Market lot, E. Third and Water streets
Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market- 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- E. Third and Water streets, Rochester
This weekend's market features Raising Rochester.
July 16
Fun. with Tegan and Sara- 8 p.m.
- Meadow Brook Music Festival
The Grammy-winning pop-rock trio Fun. ("We Are Young," "Some Nights") brings its “Most Nights” tour with special guests Tegan and Sara to Meadow Brook Music Festival on Tuesday, July 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets at $40 in the pavilion and $29.50 on the lawn are on sale at Palacenet.com, Livenation.com, The Palace Ticket Store and all Ticketmaster locations.
July 18
Music in the Park — Josh White Jr.- 7:30-9 p.m.
- Rochester Municipal Park
A free summer concert series in Rochester Municipal Park.
Chris Isaak- 8 p.m.
- Meadow Brook Music Festival
Roots rocker, rockabilly singer-songwriter and actor Chris Isaak is back on the road with his love letter to Memphis’ Sun Studios at Meadow Brook Music Festival on July 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets at $35 and $25 in the pavilion, $15 on the lawn and $44 lawn four-packs go on sale at 10 a.m., June 8 at Palacenet.com, The Palace and DTE Energy Music Theatre Ticket Stores and all Ticketmaster locations.
July 20
Movies in the Moonlight — Brave (PG)- 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
- Farmers' Market lot, E. Third and Water streets
July 25
Music in the Park — Leo Creek Band- 7:30-9 p.m.
- Rochester Municipal Park
A free summer concert series in Rochester Municipal Park.
July 27
Movies in the Moonlight — Hotel Transylvania (G)- 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
- Farmers' Market lot, E. Third and Water streets
OneRepublic with Mayer Hawthorne and Churchill- 7 p.m.
- Meadow Brook Music Festival
OneRepublic brings their summer tour, in support of their third studio album, Native, to Meadow Brook Music Festival on July 27 at 7 p.m. with Mayer Hawthorne and Denver quintet Churchill. Tickets at $39.50 and $29.50 in the pavilion, $25 on the lawn and a limited number of $60 lawn four-packs are on sale at Palacenet.com, Livenation.com, The Palace Ticket Store and all Ticketmaster locations.
July 31
Gordon Lightfoot- 8 p.m.
- Meadow Brook Music Festival
Legendary singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot will bring “50 Years on The Carefree Highway Tour” to Meadow Brook Music Festival on July 31 at 8 p.m. Tickets at $35 and $25 in the pavilion, $15 on the lawn and $44 lawn four-packs go on sale at 10 a.m., June 8 at Palacenet.com, The Palace and DTE Energy Music Theatre Ticket Stores and all Ticketmaster locations.
August
Aug. 2
Jim Gaffigan: The White Bread Tour- 8 p.m.
- Meadow Brook Music Festival
It doesn’t get any paler. Comedian Jim Gaffigan brings “The White Bread Tour” to Meadow Brook Music Festival on Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets at $69.50, $49.50 and $29.50 in the pavilion, $15 on the lawn and $44 lawn four-packs go on sale at 10 a.m., June 8 at Palacenet.com, The Palace and DTE Energy Music Theatre Ticket Stores and all Ticketmaster locations.
Aug. 3
Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market- 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- E. Third and Water streets, Rochester
This weekend's market features Raising Rochester.
Movies in the Moonlight — The Avengers (PG-13)- 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
- Farmers' Market lot, E. Third and Water streets
Aug. 4
The Big, Bright BallThe Big, Bright Ball is the signature fundraising event for The Big, Bright Light Show. The event will offer food, music and fun, including a strolling dinner featuring downtown restaurants. Other activities will include art activities for kids, dancing and a silent auction.
Tickets for The Big, Bright Ball are $30 for adults, $10 for kids 5- 12 and kids under 5 years of age are admitted at no cost. Tickets are available at the Rochester DDA Office, 308 ½ Main Street (above Holland Floral & Gifts). Attendees also can
click here to purchase your tickets online. Tickets will not be made available at the door.
Aug. 11
Rockin' Rods n' RochesterAug. 15
The Black Crowes and Tedeschi Trucks Band- 6 p.m.
- Meadow Brook Music Festival
The Black Crowes and the Tedeschi Trucks Band will close out their summer tour with The London Souls at the Meadow Brook Music Festival on August 15 at 6 p.m. Tickets at $85 and $49.50 in the pavilion and $35 on the lawn are on sale at Palacenet.com, Livenation.com, The Palace Ticket Store and all Ticketmaster locations.
Aug. 17
Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market- 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- E. Third and Water streets, Rochester
This weekend's market features music by Carissa.
Rochester's Great American Bake Sale- 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Upper lot of Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market, E. Third and Water streets.
Aug. 18
STS9 and Umphrey's McGee- 7 p.m.
- Meadow Brook Music Festival
Electronic rock band Sound Tribe Sector 9 (STS9) joins Chicago’s Umphrey’s McGee at Meadow Brook Music Festival on Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets at $35 in the pavilion, $25 on the lawn and a limited number of $75 lawn four-packs are on sale at Palacenet.com, Livenation.com, The Palace Ticket Store and all Ticketmaster locations.
Aug. 21
The Goat Rodeo Sessions: Featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Eedgar Meyer and Chris Thile with Aoife O'Donovan- 8 p.m.
- Meadow Brook Music Festival
World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma will bring his Grammy Award-winning bluegrass collaboration, Goat Rodeo Sessions, to the Meadow Brook Music Festival on Wednesday, August 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets for the Goat Rodeo Sessions are on sale and available online at dso.org and palacenet.com, by phone at 313.576.5111 or at the Max M. Fisher Box Office at 3711 Woodward Ave. in Detroit. Lawn seats are $20 and Pavilion seats are $35, $45 and $55. A limited number of lawn 4-packs will be available for $60.
Aug. 23-Sept. 1
Restaurant Week Aug. 24-25
Wine and Food Festival- 1-9 p.m. on Saturday Aug. 24, 1-5:30 p.m. on Aug. 25
- Meadow Brook Music Festival
Tickets at $25 general admission for both days of the Wine and Food Festival are on sale at Palacenet.com, The Palace Ticket Store and all Ticketmaster locations. Special rate available including ticket to see Lyle Lovett on Aug. 25.
Aug. 24
Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market- 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- E. Third and Water streets, Rochester
This weekend's market features Jenna Barba with Mini Musicians.
Aug. 25
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band- 8 p.m.
- Meadow Brook Music Festival
Singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett and his Large Band will perform at Meadow Brook Music Festival on Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets at $35 and $25 in the pavilion, $15 on the lawn and a limited number of $44 lawn four-packs are on sale at Palacenet.com, The Palace Ticket Store and all Ticketmaster locations.
September
Sept. 14
St. Jerome's Laneway Festival Detroit, featuring The National, Sigur Ros, The Dismemberment Plan and more.- Start time TBA
- Grounds of Meadow Brook Music Festival
St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival organizers are thrilled to announce the lineup for the inaugural Laneway Festival Detroit – the North American debut of the boutique indie music festival – with a stellar international and local roster of artists Sept. 14 at Meadow Brook Music Festival in Rochester Hills. Tickets for $79.50 in advance, including parking fees, are on sale at Palacenet.com, The Palace Ticket Store and all Ticketmaster locations.
