Win Tickets to See Tokyo Police Club - The Final Tour at St. Andrew's Hall

Who: Tokyo Police Club - The Final Tour w/ Born Ruffians

What: Live at St. Andrew's Hall on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024

Tickets are $48 in advance and they can be purchased here.

Or you can enter to win a pair!

How? Email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #Tokyo

~C

Hip in Detroit's Weekend Picks - October 4-6

Saturday, October 5th - The Hourlies Record Release Show @ The Loving Touch: The Hourlies have a new LP out and they're celebrating the release this Saturday at The Loving Touch! Live with Yourself or Die Trying is the first full-length for the band. Helping them celebrate are Velvet Snakes and Cherry Drop. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased in advance here. Cover will be $15 at the door. All ages are welcome and doors open at 7 p.m. Can't make it to the show? Keep an eye on The Hourlies' Bandcamp to stream the new tunes once they drop. 

Saturday, October 5th & Sunday, October 6th - Detroit Harvestfest Food Truck Rally @ Dequindre Cut: Detroit Harvestfest Food Truck Rally returns to the Dequindre Cut this Saturday and Sunday! This event will feature over 50 food trucks scattered along the over 1.5 mile greenway between Eastern Market and the Riverfront. There will also be live music, trick-or-treating, a dog & cat costume contest, inflatables, and more. Tickets are $5 in advance and can be purchased here. Cover at the gate is $8, but kids under 3, seniors, and active/retired military get in free. The hours for the fest are 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. each day.

Saturday, October 5th - Hamtramck Neighborhood Arts Festival: Art & Music will fill the streets of Hamtramck this Saturday for the 14th Annual Hamtramck Neighborhood Arts Festival! There are over 3 dozen installations on the schedule, with everywhere from homes to businesses hosting artists. Check out the full list and map here. Times for the festival vary for each art installation, with some starting as early as 10 a.m. and some going as late as 9 p.m. Check out the full schedule here. 

Saturday, October 5th - The Idiot Kids and The Lucid Furs @ Outer Limits Lounge: This Saturday night, Psychotic Reaction from Oklahoma will be hitting the stage at Outer Limits Lounge. But, (in our opinion) even more importantly, The Idiot Kids and The Lucid Furs will be playing too! Cover to see these 3 great bands live is $15. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the music starts at 9 p.m. 21+ are welcome. 

~C

Win Tickets to See Balance & Composure at St. Andrew's Hal

Who: Balance & Composure w/ Milly and Kevin Devine & The Goddamn Band

What: Playing St. Andrew's Hall on Tuesday, October 9th, 2024

Tickets are $45 in advance and they can be purchased here.

Or you can enter to win a pair!

How? Email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #B&C

~C

Discover Hidden Gems at Vogue Vintage: Ferndale’s Mid-Century Modern Treasure Trove

 

If you're a fan of vintage treasures, Vogue Vintage in Ferndale is an absolute must-visit. This two-story haven is packed with some of the best mid-century modern furniture and housewares around, making it a dream spot for anyone looking to add a unique touch to their home. From stylish furniture to eclectic home decor, artwork, and even jewelry and clothing, Vogue Vintage has something for everyone.

What makes this place even better? You never know what you’ll find as their collection is always changing. Whether you're searching for a statement piece or just browsing for fun, this is the place to go. Plus, Vogue Vintage hosts estate sales, offers prop rental services for film and photo shoots, and provides free donation pick-ups for the Special Olympics of Michigan. Check them out at 2141 Hilton Rd., and get ready to fall in love with vintage shopping all over again!

~S

Win Tickets to See The Get Up Kids @ St. Andrew's Hall

Who: The Get Up Kids w/ Smoking Popes

What: 25 Years Of Something To Write Home About Tour @ St. Andrew's Hall on Sunday, October 6th, 2024

Tickets are $41.25 in advance and they can be purchased here.

Or you can enter to win a pair!

How? Email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #Kids

~C

Win Tickets to See Beats Antique @ St. Andrew's Hall

Who: Beats Antique w/ Haywyre

What: Performing Live at St. Andrew's Hall on Saturday, October 5th, 2024

Tickets are $35.25 in advance and they can be purchased here.

Or you can enter to win a pair!

How? Email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #Beats

~C

Win Tickets to See Anderson.Paak

Who: Anderson.Paak & The Free Nationals

What: Performing Live at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre on Saturday, October 5th, 2024

Tickets start at $29.50 in advance and they can be purchased here.

Or you can enter to win a pair!

How? Email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #Anderson

~C

Win Tickets to See Underoath @ The Fillmore Detroit

Who: Underoath w/ Static Dress

What: They're Only Chasing Safety 20th Anniversary Tour @ The Fillmore Detroit on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024

Tickets are $49.75 in advance and they can be purchased here.

Or you can enter to win a pair!

How? Email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #Underoath

~C

Win Tickets to See Coco & Clair Clair @ St. Andrew's Hall

 

Who: Coco & Clair Clair w/ SadBoi

What: Performing Live at St. Andrew's Hall on Friday, October 4th, 2024

Tickets are $35.25 in advance and they can be purchased here.

Or you can enter to win a pair!

How? Email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #CCC

~C

Win Tickets to See Sunny Day Real Estate @ St. Andrew's Hall

 

Who: Sunny Day Real Estate w/ Itchy Kitty

What: Diary 30th Anniversary Tour @ St. Andrew's Hall on Thursday, September 26th, 2024

Tickets are $56.99 in advance and they can be purchased here.

Or you can enter to win a pair!

How? Email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #diary. 

Tickets for this one are VERY close to selling out! So if you don't want to risk it, head over and purchase your tickets now! We will draw our winner the day before the show! 

~C

Win Tickets to See Jazmin Bean @ St. Andrew's Hall

Who: Jazmin Bean w/ Synthia Looper

What: Performing Live at St. Andrew's Hall on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024

Tickets are $41.25 in advance and they can be purchased here.

Or you can enter to win a pair!

How? Email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #Bean

~C

Hip in Detroit's Weekend Picks - September 20-22, 2024

Friday, September 20th - Sunday, September 22nd - DIY Street Fair: The DIY Street Fair returns to Downtown Ferndale this weekend for three days of music, beer, and shopping local! The event takes place between Troy and 9 Mile on the East Side of Woodward, behind the WAB, The Loving Touch and The Emory. There will be over 150 artists setting up shop, plus free live music nightly. Check out the schedule of bands below. 

FRIDAY 9/20

7:00 THE SCIENCE FAIR

8:30 THE POLISH MUSLIMS

10:00 THE BEGGARS

SATURDAY 9/21

12:00 STRICTLY FINE

1:15 PAINTING WITH LIGHT

2:30 TURNER PORTER

3:45 CARJACK

5:00 DEASTRO

6:15 STARLINGS

7:30 MUTUAL HEAVEN

8:45 MYRON ELKINS

10:00 HOWLING DIABLOS

SUNDAY 9/22

1:45 TWIN DEER

1:45 (PAUL EIN) HAUS ARREST

4:15 CLEAR FIELDS

5:30 LEE CLEVELAND & THE LEFTHAND BAND

6:45 ECKK!!

8:00 JOHN SPECK

Admission is FREE! DIY Street Fair hours are: Friday 6 PM - Midnight, Saturday 11 AM - Midnight, Sunday 11 AM - 9 PM. 

Saturday, September 21st - The Ferndale Flea @ Vogue Vintage: If you love antiques and vintage wares, you have to make your way to Vogue Vintage this Saturday! They will be hosting the last Ferndale Flea of the season. Over 20 vintage and antique vendors will take over the parking lot from 9 AM - 6 PM, plus the shop will be open too, which also has an amazing collection of vintage furniture, clothing, collectibles and more. Admission is free! 

Friday, September 20th - Sunday, September 22nd - Ferndale Vintage Fashion Market @ The Rust Belt: We're not saying Ferndale is the place to be this weekend, but it kind of is the place to be this weekend. Right across the street from DIY and down the road from Vogue Vintage, the Ferndale Vintage Fashion Market will be taking over The Rust Belt for the weekend. Shop for great vintage clothing from over 20 vendors. Admission is free, hours are Friday noon - 9 PM, Saturday 11 AM - 9 PM, Sunday 11 AM - 6 PM. 

Saturday, September 21st - Six Feet Over Benefit Party @ Eastern Palace Club: Head to Eastern Palace Club in Hazel Park this Saturday night to raise money for Six Feet Over and check out a great show! The lineup for the night includes The Boy Detective, St. Thomas Boys Academy, Geranium Red, Dads on Couches, and Graders. Cover is a suggested donation of $10, but you can always give more! doors open at 6 PM. Six Feet Over is a Michigan-based nonprofit working to spread awareness about suicide prevention and provide financial assistance to suicide loss survivors.

~C

Win Tickets to See Griff at St. Andrew’s Hall

Who: Griff with Stephen Dawes

What: Performing Live at St. Andrew’s Hall on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024

Tickets are $41.25 in advance and they can be purchased here.

Or you can enter to win a pair!

How? Email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #Griff

~C

Celebrate 116 Years of Automotive History at the Model T Birthday Party!

 

Get ready to step back in time and celebrate the 116th birthday of the iconic Model T at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 10 AM to 4 PM! This special event honors the day in 1908 when the very first Model T rolled off the production line, forever changing the automotive world.

Event Highlights:

• Free Model T Rides (first-come, first-serve until 3 PM)
• Vintage Vehicles on Display showcasing automotive history
• Live Music to keep the celebration going
• Food & Beverages available for purchase
• Unique Vendors & Kids Activities in the historic Piquette Assembly Room
• Free Birthday Cake served at noon (while supplies last)

Admission also gives you access to guided tours of the historic plant where it all began:

Adults: $18

Seniors (65+): $15

Veterans: $15

Students (with ID): $10

Youth (5-17): $10

Children (4 & Under): Free

Group Tours (15+ people): $15 each

Don’t miss your chance to ride in a real Model T and enjoy this celebration of automotive innovation! Celebrate 116 years of the car that started it all and join in for a fun day of history, rides, cake, and memories. Bring the whole family and be part of this special Detroit tradition!

~S