Hip In Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: August 11 - 13

We already told you about Showdown in Chuckletown! Here are some other fun things happening this weekend! 

Friday, August 11th - Red Bull Unlocked Detroit @ The Russell Industrial Center: We all know by now that when Red Bull comes to town, they do some cool shit. Well this Friday night, Red Bull is doing something out of the ordinary that we are sure will be a blast. It's called Red Bull Unlocked Detroit and it's bringing together some of Detroit's best nightlife to one spot. First, the team behind the event will be creating make shift versions of some of your favorite bars, like Deluxx Fluxx, Apartment Disco, Second Best, and The Old Miami inside The Russell. Then, there will be DJ sets from Haute to Death, The Knocks, Andre Power, Sky Jetta, Chase B & HouseParty, and more. There will also be a barber shop, tattoos, and even Leo's Coney Island will be there. Tickets are just $15 and can be purchased in advance here. The fun starts at 8 p.m. and goes until 2 a.m.

Friday, August 11th - Sounds Like Detroit @ New Center Park: This Friday night, WDET will bring together the top 5 musicians from Detroit's Tiny Desk Contest for a concert at New Center Park. The lineup includes winner Jahz along with runners up Carmel Liburdi, KingFisher, Pregnant Teenage Hospital, and Cesar Aquino. Over 110 musicians entered this contest, so if these are the top 5, you know they must be good! Tickets are $25 and the show starts at 7 p.m. Get your tickets here. 

Saturday, August 12th - Vazum @ Bowlero: Vazum plays the Lounge at  Bowlero this Saturday night along with PPalm Ghosts from Nashville. Cover is free and the music starts at 9 p.m. 18+ are welcome. Give Vazum's latest album V a listen here.

Saturday, August 12th - Boston Edison Attic Sale: Over 36 blocks of some of the most beautiful homes in Detroit will participate in the Annual Boston Edison Attic Sale this Saturday! Attic Sale is basically just a fancy term for garage sale or yard sale, but it is Boston Edison afterall, so it is fancier! The sale will take place from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and admission is free. Get directions and more details here. 

Saturday, August 12th - No Scrubs @ New Way Bar: Time travel to the 90s this Saturday night at New Way for No Scrubs! DJ Steven Robert (Tour Detroit) will be spinning all of your favorite 90's Hip Hop and R&B. Cover is free.

~C