Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: June 6th - 8th, 2025

Friday, June 6, 2025 - Detroit 442 and Carjack @ Flamingo Vintage: It's the first Friday of the month and that means that Flamingo Vintage has a great show for you to check out at their amazing store! This month, the lineup includes Detroit 442 and Carjack. Cover is only $5, BYOB, and pick up some new to you threads while you're there for 20% off. The show starts at 8:30 PM. 

Friday, June 6th - The Cult of Spaceskull @ Outer Limits Lounge: There's a raging banger this Friday night at Outer Limits Lounge! The Cult of Spaceskull will be joined by Sonic Smut, Supreme Mystic, Superdevil, and Saber Tooth Gary. (Apparently only bands that start with an S are allowed!) Doors open at 7 PM, music starts at 8 PM, and $15 gets you in the door. 

Friday, June 6th - The Warped Tourists @ Orchid Theatre: Your favorite cover band, The Warped Tourists, will be playing at Orchid Theatre in Ferndale Friday night! Also on the bill are Ska't Ya Covered and Strike Tyson. Cover is $15 and doors open early for this one, at 6:30 PM. 

Saturday, June7th - Against the Grain @ Small's:  There will never be an Against the Grain show that we won't tell you to go to! This Saturday night they'll be hitting the stage at Small's with Amino Acids, Busby Death Chair, and US Bastards! This bill is stacked! So get there early and stay late! Doors open at 7 PM and cover is $20 at the door. 

Saturday, June 7th & Sunday, June 8th - Motor City Pride: Motor City Pride returns to Hart Plaza this Saturday and Sunday! There will be three stages featuring live music, DJs, and drag performances, plus vendors, food, and more! Don't miss the parade this Sunday too! The parade starts at Fort & Griswold at noon and makes it way to Jefferson and then to Hart Plaza. It's free to watch the parade, and tickets to get into Motor City Pride are $5.99 each day. Get yours here.

~C

Win Tickets to See Lords of Acid @ The Magic Stick

Who: Lords of Acid w/ Little Miss Nasty and Lucia Cifarelli

What: Live @ The Magic Stick on Monday, June 9th, 2025

Tickets are $44.47 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 #Acid

~C

Win Tickets to See Bloc Party and Blonde Redhead @ The Fox Theatre

Who: Block Party w/ Blonde Redhead

What: 20 Years of Bloc Party: Silent Alarm & Greatest Hits @ The Fox Theatre on Saturday, June 7th, 2025

Tickets start at $60 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 #Party

~C

Win Tickets to See Jet @ The Fillmore Detroit

Who: Jet w / Band of Skulls 

What: Performing Live @ The Fillmore Detroit on Friday, June 6th, 2025

Tickets start at $64 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 #Jet

~C

Win Tickets to See Coheed & Cambria and Mastodon in Grand Rapids

Who: Coheed & Cambria and Mastodon w/ Periphery

What: Playing Van Andel Aren in Grand Rapids on Friday, June 6, 2025

Tickets start at $51.45 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 #Friday

~C

Weekend Road Trip: Art, Eats, and Music in Cleveland, Ohio

If you’re looking for an easy weekend getaway that’s just a few hours from Detroit, let us point you towards Cleveland. About a three-hour drive away, this city surprised us in the best way—with world-class art, incredible vegan food, and a vibe that felt a lot like home.

We headed out last weekend to check out the opening of Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The show opened May 25 and runs through the first week of September, and it is absolutely worth the trip. Murakami’s work is colorful, bold, emotional, and thought-provoking—everything you’d hope for in a summer exhibit. Tickets for the special gallery were around $30 per person, and we bought ours in advance (which we definitely recommend, because it's been selling out fast).

Even beyond the Murakami exhibit, the Cleveland Museum of Art is stunning. It’s completely free to enter (yes, really), and the collection is impressive. Think Picassos, Van Goghs, Monets, and Degas—all beautifully curated in a gorgeous space that could rival major museums in New York or Chicago. We could’ve spent days exploring it all.

We also made a quick stop at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which was fun and filled with music history. Tickets were about $40, and while it was a cool experience, it’s probably a “one-and-done” spot unless there’s a special exhibit that brings you back. That said, if you’ve never been, it’s worth checking out at least once.

Cleveland itself has a laid-back, familiar feel—kind of like Detroit. It’s a city of neighborhoods and hidden gems. You’ll want to do a little research or ask around to find the good stuff, because once you do, the experience is totally worth it.

As for food, Cleveland is very vegan-friendly. We fell in love with Cleveland Vegan and Fat Cats, two spots that stood out for their flavor, creativity, and chill atmosphere. Whether you're plant-based or just down for a great meal, both are worth adding to your list.

In short, Cleveland makes for a great day trip or weekend adventure. Go for the Murakami exhibit, stay for the food and the low-key charm. Just like Detroit, it’s a city that rewards curiosity—and we’re already thinking about when we’ll head back.

~S

Win Tickets to The Michigan Lavender Festival

The weather has warmed up and festival season is officially here! And this weekend is one of the best smelling festivals of them all, The Michigan Lavender Festival. This three day festival will take place Friday, June 6th through Sunday, June 8th at the Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds in Imlay City. If you're up for a drive about an hour north of the city, this event features lavender farmers, artists, live music, food trucks, and more. The festival is also sponsored by the Michigan Renaissance Festival, so there will be artists, vendors, and performers from Ren Fest there too! Get the details below! 

• What: Michigan Lavender Festival
• When: Friday, 12 - 6pm | Saturday, 10am - 6pm | Sunday, 10am - 4pm
• Where: Eastern Michigan State Fair Grounds | 195 Midway St, Imlay City, MI
• Tickets are $10 + fees in advance and they can be purchased here.
• Or you can enter to win a 4 pack of passes plus $10 in vouchers to grab a snack or Lavender Lemonade a the food trucks!
• How? Email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #lavender. Be sure to include your mailing address as well because these are physical passes that we need to get to you! 

For all of the details on The Michigan Lavender Festival, head to themichiganlavenderfestival.com.

~C