Hip in Detroit's Weekend Picks - October 4-6

Saturday, October 5th - The Hourlies Record Release Show @ The Loving Touch: The Hourlies have a new LP out and they're celebrating the release this Saturday at The Loving Touch! Live with Yourself or Die Trying is the first full-length for the band. Helping them celebrate are Velvet Snakes and Cherry Drop. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased in advance here. Cover will be $15 at the door. All ages are welcome and doors open at 7 p.m. Can't make it to the show? Keep an eye on The Hourlies' Bandcamp to stream the new tunes once they drop. 

Saturday, October 5th & Sunday, October 6th - Detroit Harvestfest Food Truck Rally @ Dequindre Cut: Detroit Harvestfest Food Truck Rally returns to the Dequindre Cut this Saturday and Sunday! This event will feature over 50 food trucks scattered along the over 1.5 mile greenway between Eastern Market and the Riverfront. There will also be live music, trick-or-treating, a dog & cat costume contest, inflatables, and more. Tickets are $5 in advance and can be purchased here. Cover at the gate is $8, but kids under 3, seniors, and active/retired military get in free. The hours for the fest are 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. each day.

Saturday, October 5th - Hamtramck Neighborhood Arts Festival: Art & Music will fill the streets of Hamtramck this Saturday for the 14th Annual Hamtramck Neighborhood Arts Festival! There are over 3 dozen installations on the schedule, with everywhere from homes to businesses hosting artists. Check out the full list and map here. Times for the festival vary for each art installation, with some starting as early as 10 a.m. and some going as late as 9 p.m. Check out the full schedule here. 

Saturday, October 5th - The Idiot Kids and The Lucid Furs @ Outer Limits Lounge: This Saturday night, Psychotic Reaction from Oklahoma will be hitting the stage at Outer Limits Lounge. But, (in our opinion) even more importantly, The Idiot Kids and The Lucid Furs will be playing too! Cover to see these 3 great bands live is $15. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the music starts at 9 p.m. 21+ are welcome. 

~C

Hip In Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: October 6 - 8

Saturday, October 7th - Cold As Life @ The Russell Industrial Center: After 20 years, Cold as Life makes their return to the stage this Saturday night! The show is being brought to you by Black Iris Booking and the fine folks behind Tied Down Detroit and it will take over the Russell Industrial Center. Joining Cold as Life is Madball, Terror, Integrity, H8 INC, Death Threat, Never Ending Game, Mindforce, Shattered Realm, Death Before Dishonor, New World Man, MH Chaos, D Bloc, The World, Poison Tongues, and Blue Collar Stompers. Things kick off early, at 1 p.m., and all ages are welcome. Some tickets are still available for $59.99, get yours here. 

Saturday, October 7th - Gusher and Fen Fen @ The Lexington: The Lex has another great show this Saturday night! The lineup include Gusher, Fen Fen, Neon Display, and Easers from Grand Rapids. $10 will get you in the door. 

Saturday, October 7th - Woodbridge Porch Concerts: Before you head over to The Lexington, wander the streets of Woodbridge and check out some live music during the Woodbridge Porch Concerts. Starting at noon, musicians will be performing on front porches throughout the Woodbridge neighborhood, with music spanning from bands like Checker to solo acts like Audra Kubat. Check out the full schedule above or by clicking here. 

Saturday, October 7th - Hamtramck Neighborhood Arts Festival: Speaking of neighborhood festivals, the Hamtramck Neighborhood Arts Festival will bring art and music to the city of Hamtramck this Saturday! Now in its 13th year, this event will feature art on display, musicians playing, and even art workshops both indoors and outdoors at businesses, homes, studios, and more. Check out the full schedule of events here. The HNAF goes all day, from 9 a.m. until midnight. 

Saturday, October 7th & Sunday October 8th - Detroit Harvest Fest: Detroit Harvest Fest takes over the Dequindre Cut this Saturday and Sunday! This event will bring over 50 food trucks to the cut along with live music and loads of fun for the whole family. Check out the live music schedule here. Admission is $5 and the fun goes from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. both days. 

Sunday, October 8th - Murphy's Law @ Small's: You can start and end your weekend with epic hardcore shows, because Murphy's Law plays Small's on Sunday night! Joining them are The Rumjacks, Bar Stool Preachers, and Grade 2. Tickets are $22 in advance or $25 the day of the show. You can pick up your tickets in advance here. All ages are welcome and doors open at 6:30 p.m. Sidenote: There is a lot of construction on the streets around Small's right now. So plan accordingly and think about taking a rideshare. 

~C

Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: September 30 - October 2

There are a TON of great shows happening this weekend and we are even giving away tickets to some of them! So, check out the full feed at hipindetroit.com to get details on those and don't forget to always check our event listings. We try to update them every weekend, but you can always add your event/show to the list too! Here are our picks for this weekend...

Saturday, October 1st & Sunday, October 2nd - Detroit Harvest Fest & Food Truck Rally: The Dequindre Cut will be full of food trucks, live music, and more this weekend for Detroit Harvest Fest! This event will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. There will be over 60 food trucks along The Cut, you can check out the full list here. There will also be 6 stages with live music and lots of family fun if you have kids that you want to bring along. Admission to the fest is $5 for most, but those under 3 or 65+ get in for free. Head to DetroitHarvestFest.com for more info. 

Saturday, October 1st - Mustard Plug and Big D & The Kids Table @ Small's: Small's has an AWESOME show lined up for this Saturday night! The bill includes Michigan's own Mustard Plug with Big D & The Kids Table, John Bunkley & the Leaving Lifted, and St. Thomas Boys Academy. Tickets to see this awesome show are only $22 and you can purchase yours in advance here. (If you're reading this early enough, you might still have a chance to win tickets too!) Tickets will be $25 at the door. All ages are welcome and doors open at 7 p.m. 

Saturday, October 1st - Final "End of an Era" Show at PJ's Lager House: Over the past several weeks, PJ's Lager House has been hosting some awesome shows to bid PJ farewell before the new owners take over The Lager House. This Saturday night is the last show in the series. Admission is free. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. Check out the night's lineup below.

12:00- 1am Craig Brown Band

10:40-11:25 Handgrenades

9:30-10:10 The Strains

8:30-9:00 Wine Stoned Cowboys

7:30-8:00 Tino G's Dumpster Machine

7:00-7:20 Don “Doop” Duprie (solo)

Saturday, October 1st - Marble Bar Seven Year Anniversary: Marble Bar is celebrating 7 years of existence and they're throwing amazing parties all weekend long! Things kick off on Friday night with Tim Sweeney & Ted Krisko, but the main event starts on Saturday. They will be hosting a 12 Hour Party that starts at 9 p.m. on Saturday and goes all night long until 9 a.m. on Sunday! There will be 10 DJs performing throughout the night at advance tickets start at $10. 21+ are welcome.

Sunday, October 2nd - Napoleon Dynamite LIVE! @ The Flagstar Strand Theatre: Watch one of the funniest movies of all time, then have a conversation with the cast! This Sunday evening, the folks from The Crofoot will be bringing Napoleon, Uncle Rico, and Pedro to The Flagstar Strand Theatre in Pontiac to hang out with you! The crowd will watch Napoleon Dynamite and then the cast members will chat with the crowd! We were able to enjoy this experience right before the pandemic and it was an amazing night full of laughs. Don't miss it this time around! Tickets are $35 and selling quickly! Get yours here!

~C

Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: October 8-10

Friday, October 8th - Monolith Opening @ Red Bull House of Art: After a decade, Red Bull House of Art will host its last art exhibition opening on Friday night. The show is Monolith, featuring the work of Jex Blackmore, Jova Lynne, Maggie Nguyen, and Lauren Williams. It features "a series of site-specific installations created by Detroit-based women and queer artists and practitioners." The reception is from 5-9 p.m. The show will be on display until November 5th. Although Red Bull is closing up shop, they still plan to have a presence in Detroit's art community in other ways. Learn more here. 

Friday, October 8th & Saturday, October 9th - Echo Fest @ Outer Limits Lounge: Echo Fest takes over Outer Limits this weekend for two nights of psych, experimental, and stoner rock. The fest is organized by Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor and its been a minute since one has happened. This time around, Echo Fest will feature all local bands, including The Muggs, Super Birthday, Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor, Wiccans, Tart, Duende, Jemmi Hazeman & The Honey Riders, Toeheads, Characteristics, Vulgars, and Just Guys Being Dudes. Music starts at 8 p.m. both nights and cover is $10 each night. For more details and to learn more about each of the bands that are performing, head to Facebook.com/EchofestDetroit.

Friday, October 8th - Neil Hamburger @ Small's: Funny man Neil Hamburger takes the stage at Small's Friday night! He will be joined by Major Entertainer and Brett Mercer. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance here. If you're not familiar with Neil, head over and check him out at AmericasFunnyman.com. (Make sure you get some Apple Pie Whiskey while you're at the show!)

Saturday, October 9th - Scream 25th Anniversary @ the Senate Theater: "Do you like scary movies?" If so, don't miss the 25th Anniversary Screening of Scream this Saturday night at the Senate Theater. It's hard to believe that it has already been 25 years since this movie came out, but we're sure it will still hold up. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are only $6 and can be purchased in advance here. 

Saturday, October 9th - Captains of the Head @ Stache International: If Captains of the Head are playing, it's sure to be a fun show. Don't miss them this Saturday playing outdoors at Stache International in Eastern Market. They will be playing two sets, one at 7:30 p.m. and one at 9 p.m.

Saturday, October 9th & Sunday, October 10th - Detroit Harvestfest & Food Truck Rally: Enjoy fall, food, and fun on the Dequindre Cut this weekend! The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy presents Detroit Harvestfest. The event will feature over 50 food trucks, live music, entertainment for kids, trick or treating, a pumpkin patch, and even beer & wine at the Dequindre Cut Freight Yard. The festival runs the length of the Dequindre Cut and it will be $5 to enter the Cut on these days. Harvestfest runs from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. both days.

Saturday, October 9th & Sunday, October 10th - Detroit Spook Show Halloween Sale: Get ready for Halloween at the Detroit Spook Show at the Sanctuary this Sunday! Vendors will be on site selling everything from horror films to Halloween decorations. If it's spooky, you'll be able to find it at this show! The show is free to attend and open to all ages. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the sale goes until 5 p.m.

~C

Go Camping on the Dequindre Cut!

If you want to go camping sometime this summer, but you're not sure where you want to pitch your tent, look no further than Detroit! This June, the Dequindre Cut Freight Yard will host Camping on the Cut! For those that don't know, the Dequindre Cut is a walking and biking path that stretches from the Detroit Riverfront to Eastern Market. Near the end of the cut, you will find the Dequindre Cut Freight Yard, featuring shipping containers that house drinks, pop-up shops, and more. On Saturday June 1st, the Cut will also be home to 75 camp sites for the night.

Camping on the Cut is an adult only camping experience that will feature food trucks, bonfires, s'mores, a midnight bike ride, yoga, lawn games, coffee, brunch, live music and more. The live music portion is extra impressive because this event will actually be the home of this year's WhateverFest! In its ninth year, this is a new location for the fest that was previously held at venues like Trumbullplex and Tangent Gallery. Although the lineup hasn't been announced yet for this year, it is always stellar! The music portion of Camping on the Cut will take place from Noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday and then after 10, only the campers are allowed.

If this sounds like a good time to you, the time to sign up is now! As we mentioned, only 75 camp sites are available, but each site is allowed to have up to 10 people. The cost is $25 per person, plus extra for brunch if you want to participate in that. To sign up for your campsite, count how many people are in your crew and click here. Although this event is a couple of months away, the campsites won't last long!

~C

The Dequindre Cut Freight Yard will be Open During Eastern Market After Dark!

Have you been to the Dequindre Cut Fright Yard yet? The outdoor gathering space opened last May and it features a bar, a variety of food options, and a pop-up artisan market every weekend throughout the Summer. You can learn more about the space and keep up to date on their events here. They host a lot of cool experiences throughout the year and give out a lot of glow sticks during those events.

You can also stop by tonight before or after you hit up Eastern Market After Dark because they are opening up the space in celebration of the event. They will be serving up food and drinks starting at 5 p.m. this Thursday, September 20th. Brut Detroit Bar will be open, Yumvillage & The Drunken Rooster Food Truck will be serving up food, and the market will be in full swing for the night. Eastern Market Brewing Company will even be on site for a special tasting event from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.!

The DCFY is located at the corner of Orleans and Wilkins. It is free to come by and free to park at the parking lot located right next to the space. The cut will only be open until 10 p.m. (EMAD goes until 11 p.m.) so make sure that you make a plan that involves stopping by while they are open!

~S 

The Freight Yard Brings Live Music and Comedy to the Dequindre Cut

You probably already know that the Dequindre Cut is a great walking and biking path in Detroit, but did you know that you can now go shopping, grab a drink, or even see some great entertainment on this hidden pathway? Earlier this year, the Dequindre Cut Freight Yard opened up shop on the Cut near Eastern Market. The freight yard is a structure made out of shipping containers, featuring a bar and pop up shops on the weekends. Now, the Freight Yard has also begun hosting events and this weekend they will host their first ever comedy night and there will also be some great musicians playing all weekend long. Admission to all events is free too! Check out this weekend's schedule below.

FRIDAY:

7 - 10 PM - The PreGame - Freight Fridays w/ DJ Bernan Bush

SATURDAY:

1 - 4 PM Jes Kramer & Summer Like The Season

4:30-6:30 PM Jason Brent Comedy Showcase

7 - 10 PM Summer Saturdays w/ DJ Bernan Bush

SUNDAY:

12 - 3 PM - Dequindre Cut Dog Days - Free treats, water bowls & Canine To Five Detroit Swag bag. 

1 - 4 PM - DJ set by NANDI of Exquisite Future/Seraphine Collective

The Dequindre Cut Freight Yard is open on Friday from 4 - 10 PM, Saturday from Noon - 10 PM, and Sunday from 12 - 9 PM. The Pop Up Market is open on Saturdays & Sundays from Noon until 4. For more info on the Dequindre Cut and the Freight Yard, click

~C

Grab a Drink & Go Shopping on the Dequindre Cut

Did you know that you can now go shopping along the Dequindre Cut? The Dequindre Cut Freight Yard  opened up shop earlier this spring. This new retail destination features shopping, entertainment, and more in re-purposed shipping containers that are placed along this popular path.

The Freight Yard is located between Wilkins and Division Street and features food trucks, Detroit area vendors, drinks, and even DJ's. On Friday nights, you can grab a drink or a bite to eat and listen to tunes from 4-10 p.m. Then, on Saturday or Sunday return to the yard to shop with some of your favorite local vendors, like Detroit Hustles Harder, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Although the shopping is only in the afternoon on these days, the bar is open from 11 a.m. 'til 10 p.m. on Saturday and 11 until 9 on Sunday. Food is also available from 11-10 on Saturday, but only from 11-3 on Sunday. And as if this doesn't all sound cool enough already, when you buy a drink at the freight yard, proceeds from that drink goes towards local non-profits!

The Dequindre Cut Freight Yard is open every weekend throughout the summer. The list of vendors will change every weekend, so make sure you follow the yard on Facebook here for updates on what you can find at the yard each weekend. Here's a list of vendors that will be at the market this Saturday and Sunday:

Detroit Hustles Harder

The Luckenbooth Detroit and Tarot Parlour

Hustlers Wife

Mama Sue's Kitchen

Mend on the Move

Rhodes Reserve (6/23)

Max Bread (6/23)

Motor City Showdown

Luxgiere Skincare

Freedom

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~C

Dequindre Cut Community Clean Up

The Dequindre Cut is one of Detroit's most popular outdoor green trails. The trail was built on an old Grand Trunk Western Railroad line that was originally built in the 1930s. The line was used by passengers until the '80s and for transport into the turn of the century. These days it is a popular place to go for a run or a bike ride, and it's a great place to see some of Detroit's unique graffiti. Spring is right around the corner and all of us are ready to take advantage of the trail, but this winter was rough, windy and rainy and the old trial needs a little love before it can be fully enjoyed this summer.

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is urging everyone to sign up to come clean up the trail this Saturday, April 1st. They are asking everyone who is willing to help to visit this website to sign up for the clean up. Then they would like you to meet them to check-in at the Dequindre Cut entrances at Woodbridge, Gratiot and Wilkins Street for registration and directions. The clean up will take place from noon till 4 p.m. this Saturday and all that can help are welcome to help for whatever amount of time they are able to give!

The conservancy will provide garbage bags, gloves,and light snacks to help you do your part to clean up the trail for all of us to enjoy. To learn more about the cleanup and to get updates on the event visit the event invite on Facebook here.

~S

Exploring the Dequindre Cut

Photo Credit: Camera Jesus

Looking for a bit of nature in the city? Check out the Dequindre Cut Greenway, better known as the Dequindre Cut. The 1.35 mile paved path features a juxtaposition of graffiti murals and mature perennials for a scenic Sunday stroll, or an inspiring workout. For those weekend warriors who want to double down on their fitness, the trail offers a Fit Park, donated by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Bicycles are also available for rent at Wheelhouse Detroit’s Riverfront Location.

According to the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, the Dequindre Cut used to be a Grand Trunk Railroad line. The sub level trail gives guests a unique view of the city, with plenty of park benches and green space to take it all in. Check out some of the events listed below to explore the Dequindre Cut with likeminded urban adventurers.

The Details
Commuting to the Dequindre Cut? Park for free in the Rivard Plaza lot and follow the Dequindre Trail Extension. For more information, including a map, visit the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy.

Hank and Jon on the Dequindre Trail Extension
Photo Credit: KT

Upcoming Events

Sunday, July 19th- Pack Walk with Canine to Five
Bring your dog, comfy shoes, and lots of water! The RiverFront Canine Club walks either the Dequindre Cut or the RiverWalk toward Joe Louis Arena. See Canine to Five’s Facebook page or the Meetup App for more details on this regularly occurring event.

Thursday, August 20th- Soiree on the Greenway
Riviere28 describes itself as the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy’s “young and active professionals auxiliary.” The group’s event will feature local art, food trucks, and live entertainment to raise money for the Conservancy. Ticket information will be posted on the Riviere28 Facebook page.

~KT

It's Time To Get Your Pump On!

PhotoCredit: CBS Detroit 

Last Wednesday Detroit opened its first FREE outdoor fitness park. Fit Park features six stations, including parallel bars, a stair stepper, a squat machine and more. All of the machines are tension controlled, so they can be adjusted to meet your fitness level. 

The park is open to anyone that is 13 and older. The "gym" is located at the entrance of the Dequindre Cut. It's a really cool way to get in shape for free while spending some time outside. You can take a run through the city and then head to the park to work on your strength and endurance. You can get a full cardio and strength workout for free while soaking up some much needed vitamin D!

This is a great addition to the city of Detroit, we are hoping to see more of these amazing little parks pop up in the near future!

~S