The Memorial Day Weekend traditionally heralds the coming of summer; but more importantly, Memorial Day is about honoring fallen U.S. soldiers. There are several ceremonies and parades scheduled in 2012, including:

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Motor City Comic Con, 2007 © Jason

The weather might be getting warmer and the days longer, but rainy days still happen; so check out the things to do indoors over the summer months in the Metro-Detroit area. Trade Shows, Expos and Conventions coming to the area this summer include Pet-A-Palooza, Honoring Mother Earth POW WOW, the Animation Convention, Motor City Comic Con, Motorcycle Mecca, and the International Indoor Gardening Expo.

The Green Street Fair © Laurie Sternberg, licensed to About.com

In its 5th year, Plymouth's Green Street Fair is hosting more than good times with green living. The Eco-Beats Stage traditionally hosts several local bands throughout the weekend; but in 2012, The Verve Pipe should be a highlight. The band is scheduled to perform on Saturday at 5 PM. Check it out!

The Green Street Fair is just one of many Things to Do in May in Detroit.

As the concert season heats up, the theater season winds down in Metro Detroit; but that is not to say there are not still plays, musicals, Broadway shows and operas set to perform. Here are just a few to plan on: