Wu-Tang Clan put on a career-spanning hip-hop show in Detroit

You can check any blog or magazine and the Wu-Tang Clan will always be listed in the top 5 of greatest hip-hop…

By Kahn Santori Davison

Image: Wu-Tang Clan put on a career-spanning hip-hop show in Detroit
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What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (July 9-15)

Select events happening in the Detroit area. Be sure to check venue websites before all events for the latest information. See our…

By Lee DeVito

Tyvek 20th anniversary In its 20 years of existence, Tyvek has emerged as one of Detroit’s best contemporary rock bands thanks to its scrappy raw power and ability to shapeshift over time. Lately, the band’s lineup features Shelley Salant (Shells, XV) on guitar, Alex Glendening (Deadbeat Beat) on bass, and Jake Kmiecik (Bonny Doon) on drums; its 2023 record Overground wisely brought prominent saxophone from Emily Roll into the fold. But for its 20th anniversary party at Outer Limits Lounge, the band is celebrating its origins by performing a set with its throwback five-piece lineup of frontman Kevin Boyer along with guitarists Heath Heemsbergen (Little Claw, Ugh!) and Damon Sturdivant (Puffy Areolas, Revigorant), Larry (The Intended, Isles of ESP) on bass, and Matt Z (Mountains and Rainbows) on drums. Here’s to 20 more! Starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 12; Outer Limits Lounge, 5507 Caniff St., Detroit. Tickets are $23.18.
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2025 mid-year best in movies and television

We’re already halfway through the year, which has somehow felt like it’s lasted somewhere between two weeks and 500,000 years. I suppose…

By Jared Rasic, Last Word Features

The Day the Earth Blew Up is the Looney Tunes cartoon I’ve been waiting for since I was a kid. Starring Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, this hit all the right nostalgia buttons while still being an energetic and imaginative instant classic for children and their parents.
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How a small grow in Jackson became one of Michigan’s top cannabis brands

Welcome to The Straight Dope, our weekly series that explores the best cannabis products in Michigan. In a cannabis market flooded with…

By Steve Neavling

Mi Loud produces some of the best flower and live rosin in the state.
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What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (July 2-8)

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By Lee DeVito

Royal Oak Taco Fest Now in its fourth year, this event is set to feature more than 50 food trucks, live music, lucha libre wrestling, a Kids Zone, and more in downtown Royal Oak. New this year is a mechanical bull attraction, while JARS Cannabis will return with a cannabis lounge for adults age 21 and older. (We suggest doing the mechanical bull before hitting up the cannabis lounge.) The festival will be held east of Main Street between 11 Mile Road and Fourth Street. From Thursday, July 3-Sunday, July 6; Centennial Commons, Royal Oak; royaloaktacofest.com. Tickets are $10 advance or $12 at the door.
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The Top Detroit-Style Pizzas Ranked by Flavor and Authenticity

This iconic square-cut pizza stands tall among American legends like New York’s foldable slices and Chicago’s towering deep dish. With its airy,…

By Steve Neavling

Loui’s Pizza in Hazel Park is one of the best purveyors of Detroit-style pizza.
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What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (June 25-July 1)

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By Metro Times editorial staff

Big Sean and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Rapper Big Sean is collaborating with the DSO for what’s being described as “a groundbreaking fusion of hip-hop and orchestral sound.” According to a press release, Big Sean will headline the show, with appearances by rising Detroit hip-hop acts Skilla Baby, Tee Grizzley, Illa J, Nasaan, and Queen Naija. The DSO is also set to debut a new orchestral arrangement honoring the late hip-hop producer J Dilla, who was born in Detroit and died in 2006 at 32. Since 2020, Big Sean has served as the Creative Director of Innovation for the Detroit Pistons, “providing creative counsel and strategic guidance on a variety of Pistons off-the-court initiatives, including team merchandise design, in-game experience, co-branded community and social responsibility activation, and more,” according to the release. Starts at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 29 at Orchestra Hall in Detroit’s Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center; 3711 Woodward Avenue, Detroit; ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at $110.
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Everything we saw at the Hart of Detroit summer fest

Over 5,000 music fans attended the inaugural Hart of Detroit Summer Fest Thursday at Hart Plaza. The festival was a celebration of…

By Kahn Santori Davison

Image: Everything we saw at the Hart of Detroit summer fest
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What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (June 18-24)

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By Lee DeVito

Electric Forest Khruangbin, Justice, Caribou, Tiësto, and the String Cheese Incident are among the dozens of artists set to perform at this year’s Electric Forest music festival, which sees the Double JJ Resort on the west side of the state transformed into a neon wonderland. From Thursday, June 19-Sunday, June 22 in Rothbury; see electricforest.com for full schedule and tickets.
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Photos show powerful turnout at Detroit ‘No Kings’ protest against Trump

Thousands of people turned out at Clark Park in Southwest Detroit to protest President Donald Trump on Saturday, joining a wave of…

By Steve Neavling

Image: Photos show powerful turnout at Detroit ‘No Kings’ protest against Trump
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Insane Clown Posse accidentally headlines Bonnaroo after rain forces festival shutdown

The 2025 Bonnaroo Music & Art Festival came in with a Faygo-soaked bang and left with a damp whimper as severe weather…

By Josh Justice

Image: Insane Clown Posse accidentally headlines Bonnaroo after rain forces festival shutdown
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What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (June 11-17)

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By Metro Times editorial staff

The Verve Pipe Saturday’s concert by Michigan rock band the Verve Pipe is a special one for local fans. Not only are we rounding this up to a hometown show of sorts (the band was founded in East Lansing), but the show serves as a release party for the vinyl version of the Verve Pipe’s 1992 debut I’ve Suffered a Head Injury, which includes an early version its biggest hit, the ’90s alt-rock anthem “The Freshman.” In an Instagram video, frontman Brian Vander Ark said this will be the only chance to grab this disc for a while. Doors at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 14 at Royal Oak Music Theatre; 318 W. 4th St., Royal Oak; royaloakmusictheatre.com. Tickets are $43-$79.
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Detroit to launch 9 new ‘Arts Alleys’ across neighborhoods

Detroit is opening nine new “Arts Alleys” over the next month in neighborhoods across the city as part of an initiative to…

By Steve Neavling

The entrance to the North End Arts Alley in Detroit.
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A 2025 Detroit summer bucket list

Detroit summers are truly something special. Maybe it’s just because it’s so cold and gray here for much of the year, but…

By Lee DeVito

Kayak down Detroit’s canals For a more intimate view of the Detroit River, try kayaking or paddle-boarding. Here’s a fun way to do so: Neighboring businesses Detroit River Sports and Coriander Kitchen & Farm offer “Paddle-to-Table” tours of the Jefferson-Chalmers canals — a charming residential neighborhood dubbed the “Venice of Detroit” by some. The tours go for about an hour and a half and end with a delicious dinner at an acclaimed riverside restaurant.Detroit River Sports and Coriander Kitchen & Farm; 14601 Riverside Blvd., Detroit; detroitriversports.com. Tickets are $180 per person and includes a tour, a four-course meal, beer and wine, and tip.
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Photos: Motor City Pride 2025

Motor City Pride returned to Hart Plaza on Saturday and Sunday.

By Li Miller

Saturday.
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Your guide to the best cannabis for Michigan summers

Summer is approaching, and there’s no better time to stock up on fresh, flavorful cannabis. Whether you’re planning a long day at…

By Steve Neavling

 Michigan summers don’t last long, so don’t take the time for granted. The right strain can brighten your day, whether you’re heading to a festival, strolling the Detroit RiverWalk, or hanging out on your patio. Make the best of it. And don’t forget the sunscreen. If you want us to sample your cannabis products, send us an email at steve@metrointhed.com.
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What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (June 4-10)

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By Lee DeVito

Michigan Lavender Festival While this fragrant purple flower is not native to Michigan, the state is becoming increasingly known for its lavender farms — and the Michigan Lavender Festival is a great way to learn more about them. Billed as the largest and oldest lavender festival on the East Coast, now in its 23rd year, the event features vendors, artisan workshops, and food trucks … not to mention ice-cold Lavender Lemonade. From noon-6 p.m. on Friday, June 6 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8 at Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds; 195 Midway St., Imlay City; themichiganlavenderfestival.com. Tickets are $10; children 12 and under get in free.
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Unsold Teslas pile up outside former Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum

There’s something almost poetic about a suburban shopping center crumbling into irrelevance as more than 100 unsold Teslas sit there like a…

By Steve Neavling

Image: Tesla dumping ground piles up in former Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum parking lot
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Photos: Ferndale celebrates Pride Month 2025

Looking fabulous, Ferndale!

By Li Miller

Image: Photos: Ferndale celebrates Pride Month 2025
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What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (May 28-June 3)

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By Lee DeVito

Pickleball at Beacon Park The fastest-growing sport has arrived in downtown Detroit. Through a partnership between Come Play Detroit and Downtown Detroit Partnership, Beacon Park is offering pickleball on two courts that are well-lit for after-dark play. Beginners and seasoned pros are welcome for team tournaments or open play sessions (bring your own equipment), with refreshments available from nearby Lumen Detroit. Leagues from 6-9:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, tournaments 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, and open play 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily when courts are unused at Beacon Park; 1901 Grand River Ave., Detroit; comeplaydetroit.com/beaconpark. No cover.
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Everything we saw at Detroit’s Movement Music Festival 2025

Movement Music Festival returned to Hart Plaza for three days of techno, house, hip-hop, and more.

By Joe Maroon, Kahn Santori Davison, Mike Pfeiffer

Saturday, May 24.
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Photos: Detroit Diaspora Day Festival 2025

On Sunday, the Detroit Diaspora Day Festival returned to The Norwood to celebrate house, soul, jazz, and beyond.

By Kahn Santori Davison

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Photos: The Weeknd at Ford Field

Canadian singer The Weeknd performed on Saturday, kicking off two back-to-back nights at Ford Field. The show continues Sunday.

Image: Photos: The Weeknd at Ford Field
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Photos: Shakira at Little Caesars Arena

Colombian pop star Shakira performed Thursday night at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena.

By Joe Maroon

Image: Photos: Shakira at Little Caesars Arena
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The stories behind some of Detroit’s most notable memorials, monuments, and statues

You’ve likely driven past them, walked in their shadow, or even stepped over some while paying your respects to a loved one.…

By Metro Times editorial staff

Michigan Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument Campus Martius Park, Detroit Unveiled in 1872, this monument is dedicated to Michigan’s sailors and soldiers killed during the Civil War. It was re-dedicated in 2005 following the completion of Campus Martius Plaza and those who died in wars since were also honored.
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Photos: Chart-topper Teddy Swims at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre

Riding off the chart-topping success of last year’s soulful “Lose Control,” Georgia-born crooner Teddy Swims brought his “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy…

By Joe Maroon

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What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (May 21-27)

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By Lee DeVito

The Motown Museum celebrates its 40th anniversary with a special performance by the Four Tops.⁠
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Photos: Post Malone and Jelly Roll’s ‘Big Ass Stadium Tour’ stop in Detroit

On Sunday, rappers-turned-country stars Post Malone and Jelly Roll brought their “Big Ass Stadium Tour” to Ford Field.

By Joe Maroon

Image: Photos from Post Malone and Jelly Roll’s ‘Big Ass Stadium’ Tour stop in Detroit
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Creative cosplay at Motor City Comic Con Spring 2025 [PHOTOS]

Motor City Comic Con returned to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi this weekend. With a plethora of celebrities, like MCU’s Jeremy…

By Josh Justice

Image: Creative cosplay at Motor City Comic Con Spring 2025 [PHOTOS]
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City of Detroit honors Amp Fiddler by renaming Conant Gardens street

The city of Detroit has honored the late Amp Fiddler by renaming a street in his Conant Gardens neighborhood after him. The…

By Kahn Santori Davison, Doug Coombe

Image: City of Detroit honors Amp Fiddler by renaming Conant Gardens street
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What we saw at the Detroit release party for Shinola’s new J Dilla collection

On Thursday, luxury watchmaker Shinola celebrated the release of its latest collection, inspired by the late Detroit hip-hop beatmaker J Dilla, at…

By Kahn Santori Davison

Image: What we saw at the Detroit release party for Shinola’s new J Dilla collection [PHOTOS]
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What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (May 14-20)

Select events happening in metro Detroit this week. Be sure to check venue websites before all events for the latest information. See…

By Lee DeVito

Motor City Comic Con Now in its 35th year, Motor City Comic Con is Michigan’s largest pop culture convention with celebrity guests, cosplay, panels, and other fun fan events. Highlights this year include a special screening of 2009’s searing superhero satire Watchmen hosted by Silk Spectre II actress Malin Åkerman, a live podcast and concert by wrestling legends Jeff and Matt Hardy, and a special appearance by Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye of the Marvel Cinematic Universe), among others. From Friday, May 16-Sunday, May 18 at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi; motorcitycomiccon.com. Hours are noon-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are available starting at $35 for adults and $5 for children.
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