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Friday, July 25th - Eye Love Art Exhibit @ The Loving Touch: The Loving Touch is hosting an art show this Friday night! There will be makers, specialty cocktails, and all vinyl DJ sets. Some of the artists that will be featured include Muraleater, HELLCAMINO, Idilico Jewelry, and more. Admission is free, and doors open at 7 PM.
Friday, July 25th - Blackout BBQ @ The Magic Stick: Black Iris Booking brings Blackout BBQ back to the Magic Stick this Friday night! This time around, the bill includes New Bomb Turks, The Drowns, and Sabert Tooth Gary. There will also be great food on the Alley Deck. Doors open at 6 PM and all ages are welcome.
Friday, July 25th - Sunday, July 27th - Stroh Down @ Outer Limits: Head to Outer Limits this weekend for 3 days of fun at Stroh Down! There will be live music, food, and even a flea market on Sunday. Some of the bands playing include Human Eye, Deadbeat Beat, Credit Card, and more. Cover is $15 per day. Doors open at 7 PM on Friday and Saturday and 1 PM on Sunday. Get all of the details here.
Saturday, July 26th - Voyag3r @ Small's: Voyag3r brings their spooky synth sounds to Small's this Saturday night! They will be joined by Stormfeldt, Warhorses, and Forge The Sun (acoustic set). Cover is $10, doors open at 7 PM, and the music starts at 8 PM.
Saturday, July 26th - Threads of Time @ The Fisher Building: Head to the beautiful Fisher Building this Saturday for Threads of Time: A Detroit Vintage Market. There will be vendors selling everything from vintage clothing and jewelry, to antique homewares. Admission is free and the market is open from 11 AM - 5 PM.
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Friday, July 18th - Amino Acids @ Small's: This Friday night, Small's is the place to be! The Amino Acids will be playing along with Stebe Harvey Oswald, Wretched Sights, and Bob Piggins ( from Chicago). Cover is only $10, doors open at 8 PM, and all ages are welcome.
Saturday, July 19th - Zug Isle Tiki: Head downriver this Saturday for a Tiki party! Carbon Athletic Club is celebrating their 78th anniversary and they're throwing a big bash! There will be live music, fried bologna sandwiches, and you can even get unlimited PBR & Strohs (for an extra cost). The lineup includes Child Bite, Day Residue, Deadbeat Beat, Duende, and more. Check out the full lineup here. Tickets are $23.18 and can be purchased here. To get in on the unlimited PBR and Strohs, youll want to purchase a VIP ticket for $55.20. The party starts at 2 PM and goes until midnight.
Sunday, July 20th - Detroit Festival of Books @ Eastern Market: The 8th Annual Detroit Bookfest comes to Eastern Market this Sunday. There will be new books, old books, zines, comics, and more. It all takes place in Shed 5. Admission is free and the fun goes from 10 AM - 4 PM.
Sunday, July 20th - Rogue Satellites @ Third Street Bar: Sundays this summer, Party Store Productions is taking over the patio at Third Street! This Sunday, will feature Rogue Satellites and DJ Dreamsicle Bomb. Doors open at 8 PM, the band plays at sunset, and admission is free.
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Saturday, July 5th - Freak For All: There will be short bikes, tall bikes, big bikes, small bikes! Bikes of all shapes and sizes will take over Lincoln Street Art Park this Saturday for the Detroit Freak for All. Put on by Detroit Freak Bike, the event will feature custom-built bikes, rolling sculptures, whacky creations and whimsical art! Freakbikes, Art Cars, Custom Bicycles, Sculpture, Visual Arts, and all things weird and whacky. It's free to attend, all are welcome, and the fun goes from 3-9 PM. After 9, the party moves inside Lincoln Factory, with live music from Glass Chimera, Gusher, and Matthew Teardrop Orchestra. There will also be DJs too! Get all of the details here.
Saturday, July 5th - Murphy's Law @ Small's: New York hardcore legends Murphy's Law will hit the stage at Small's this Saturday night! Joining them are The Take, Busby Death Chair and Sabertooth Gary. Tickets are $28.78 and can be purchased here. Doors open at 7 PM for this one.
Sunday, July 6th - Sunday Sessions @ Kiesling: End your holiday weekend right with Sunday Sessions at Kiesling. This time around, Eastside Jon will have Dez Andres with him! Things kick off at 5 PM and go until 9.
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Do you believe in shopping local, supporting small businesses, uplifting community voices, and celebrating the DIY spirit?
If you answered yes, you already believe in Hip in Detroit — and we need your help to keep it going strong.
Since 2012, Hip in Detroit has been your go-to source for discovering what's new, fun, and uniquely Detroit. From concerts to coffee shops, restaurants to retail, we’ve spent over a decade sharing the people, places, and events that make this city incredible. We're proud to be a platform built on passion, authenticity, and positivity — and we’re just getting started.
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Every July, we open the door to new sponsors and supporters. This annual tradition helps us cover the costs of running Hip in Detroit — things like hosting our website, podcast production, editing software, gear, and other tools that keep this DIY dream alive.
If you’re a local business or organization, we’d love to promote you as an official Hip in Detroit Sponsor. Sponsorship is just $50 for the entire year, and your name/logo will be featured on our website and regularly across our stories and social content.
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Hip in Detroit is run by two lifelong friends — Christie Laabs and Sadie Quagliotto — who’ve shared a passion for music, food, fashion, and community for over 25 years. Together, we’ve built a positive, welcoming space that focuses on what we love in Metro Detroit. You won’t find snark, gossip, or clickbait here — just authentic stories and recommendations from two people who genuinely love this city.
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~S&C
