Jazz on the Lawn

We’ll admit that we’re sometimes torn between keeping a gem to ourselves and letting the world in on it. So we’ve held back on sharing Jazz on the Lawn, an annual event of St Augustine Saint Monica Roman Catholic Church, held, as you can guess, on the lawn. A low-key, laid-back, family-friendly gathering of local jazz lovers. This year, it runs from noon to 7 p.m., starting after Mass with a Second Line Parade led by the Gabriel Brass Band (featuring Preservation Hall star Charlie Gabriel on reeds). Also on tap are seven other acts, including the Taslimah Bey Quartet, the Marion Hayden Quartet and the Bill Meyers group featuring vocalist Audrey Northington. The church is at 4151 Seminole, Detroit; 313-921-4107.