Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: April 12-14, 2024

Friday, April 12th - Swampdog Motel Fundraiser @ Small's: This Friday night, Small's is the place to be, for a great show for a good cause! The show is a benefit for Swampdog Motel, donation based lodging for touring musicians. The house offers a place for artists to stay while their on tour, with a kitchen, shower, and laundry, which all can be hard to come by while on the road. Plus, since it's donation based, bands don't need to dish out a bunch of their hard earned cash for a place to stay for the night. In addition to housing touring artists, the folks behind Swampdog Motel also run Swampdog Rescue, rescuing and rehoming dogs in Detroit. To support these causes, Dr. Haj & Bill Kozy, Busby's Death Chair, and Colossus are playing. Cover is a suggested donation of $10 which will go towards the motel, plus they will also be collecting blankets and dog food donations for the dog rescue. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the bands start at 9:30. Come hungry because Mike will be firing up the grill and selling BBQ at the show! 

Friday, April 12th - The Big Funtime Party Show @ The Independent: Head to The Independent at Planet Ant Friday night for a show so fun that it's called the Big Funtime Party Show! It's a variety show featuring stand up comedy, an Elvis tribute, burlesque, impressions, and more. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and the show starts and 9. 

Saturday, April 13th - No Scrubs 1 Year Anniversary @ New Way Bar: Dance the night away at New Way Bar for the No Scrubs 1 Year Anniversary! DJs Mike Trombley and Steven Robert will be spinning your favorite 90's hip-hop and R&B all night. The party goes from 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Admission is free. 

Saturday, April 13th - MC5 Appreciation Night @ Outer Limits: Kick out the jams this Saturday night at Outer Limits for their MC5 Appreciation Night! The night will feature MC5 tunes by DJ Alex Action, MC5 drinks, and a screening of MC5: A True Testimonial.  There's no cover charge for this one and the fun starts at 9 p.m.

Sunday, April 14th - Koffin Kats and The Queers @ The Sanctuary: Detroit's own The Koffin Kats hit the stage at The Sanctuary this Sunday night along with their tourmates The Queers. Joining them for the Detroit date are The Lowcocks and The Cult of Spaceskull. Tickets are $28 in advance and can be purchased here. All ages are welcome and things kick off at 7 p.m.

~C