Smokey Robinson

10 a.m. Aug. 31

Four Winds New Buffalo, New Buffalo, Mich.

Dubbed by Bob Dylan as “America’s greatest living poet,” Smokey Robinson founded The Miracles while in high school in Detroit, and went on to produce hits for The Temptations, Marvin Gaye and more. Robinson will perform at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center Aug. 31. Tickets start at $45; call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com.

Michiana Celtic Festival

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 2

Howard Park, South Bend, Ind.

Events include the Scottish Highland Athletics Invitational Competition, church services, boarder collie demonstrations, farm animals, scotch tasting, Celtic fare and beer, pony rides and games for kids, haggis hurl and keg toss. The Toronto-based Celtic rock band Enter the Haggis will headline the entertainment. Other Celtic musicians and dancers will also perform. Proceeds from food and drink concessions are donated back to the festival. Admission $5; children 12 and under free. Visit michianacelticsociety.org.

Labor Day weekend in St. Joseph

Aug. 31 through Sept. 3

St. Joseph, Mich.

St. Joseph has a weekend of events slated to close the summer, including the final Friday Night Concert of the season, at 7:30 p.m. at the Howard Band Shell. The Tri-State Regatta boats arrive the morning of Sept. 1; and the farmers’ market and Regatta Craft Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Lake Bluff Park. Free horse-drawn trolleys will be available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. The Regatta boats depart at 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by Antiques on the Bluff in Lake Bluff Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free concerts will be held at the band shell, at 3:30, 7:30 and 9 p.m. Monday will conclude the weekend with concerts again at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.

St. Paraskevi Greek Festival

Aug. 31 through Sept. 2

American Hellenic Center, New Buffalo, Mich.

Enjoy three days of Greek flavors and activities, including Greek cuisine, live music, a full bar, folk dancing, church tours, a marketplace and children’s entertainment. Free admission. Visit newbuffalo.com/greek-festival.shtml.

Michiana Latin Flavor Fest 2012

2 to 8 p.m. Sept. 2

Century Center Island Park, South Bend, Ind.

The first Michiana Latin Flavor Fest will showcase ethnic food, music and dance, including performances by Los Diamantes de Nuevo Leon, Mambo7 and an homage to Agustin Lara by singer Michael Snyder and guitarist Benito Salazar. Admission $5; children under 12 free. Call La Casa de Amistad at (574) 233-2120 or visit radiosaborlatino.com.