Hip In Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: July 21-23

We already told you about The Barbie Party and the Beyoncé Renaissance Day Party! Here are some other fun things happening this weekend! 

Friday, July 21st - Sunday, July 23rd - Stroh Down @ Outer Limits Lounge: The third annual Stroh Down takes over Outer Limits this weekend! The event will bring over a dozen bands and plenty of Stroh's to the corner of Canniff & Buffalo in Hamtramck this Friday through Sunday. Some of the acts on the bill include Caveman & Bam Bam, Fen Fen, Craig Brown Band, Zilched, Wild Shape, and Prude Boys. Check out the full lineup and set times here. $15 gets you in each night. The music starts at 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday. 

Friday, July 21st - Retro Pop - A Totally 80's Dance Party @ Small's: Travel back in time to the 1980s at Small's this Friday night! DJ Pleasure Kitten, Elektrosonik, and Aaron Hingst will be providing the tunes for the evening with nothing but 80's Pop, Dance, New Wave, Rock and electronic all night. So, put on your favorite 80s gear and get out on the dance floor! 18+ are welcome. Cover is $3 for 21+ or $10 for 18-20. The fun starts at 9 p.m. and goes until 2 a.m.

Saturday, July 22nd - Cyadine @ Redrunn Skate Shop: There's a new skate shop in the area and this Saturday night they're hosting a show! Head to Redrunn Skate Shop at 13 & Mound in Warren to check out Cyadine with Grand Snake. Cover is only $10, all ages are welcome, and if you're 21+ BYOB. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the bands start at 7. There will also be an art show and there's lots of cool merch in the shop, so make sure to get there early and check everything out while you're there! 

Saturday, July 22nd - Suck It Suicide Jean Short Party @ Eastern Palace Club: Suck It Suicide is hosting their 12th Annual Jean Short Party this Saturday night! This is one of the biggest fundraisers for this amazing organization, whose main purpose is to help those who have recently lost someone to suicide with financial support for funerals, clean-up and memorial services. This time around, the Jean Short Party is taking over Eastern Palace Club in Hazel Park. The night will include music from The Galbraiths, Strange Heart, The Underdog, and The Ryan & Michelle Show, as well as raffles, a LEGO memorial wall, and BBQ from Smoked Lotus. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance here. 21+ are welcome and doors open at 6 p.m.

Sunday, July 23rd - Rockabilly Summer Motor Expo @ Token Lounge: Head down to Westland this Sunday evening for a the Rockabilly Summer Motor Expo at the Token Lounge! Pop up your pompadour and get ready for a fun evening with The Firewalkers, Jane Rose & The Deadends, and Bones Maki. There will also be cool cars, vendors, and a pin-up contest! The car show goes all day from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., then the music goes from 6-10 p.m. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased in advance here. 

~C