Hip In Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: September 1st - 4th

Saturday, September 2nd - Monday, September 4th - Hamtramck Labor Day Festival: One of the most underrated festivals in Metro Detroit happens to also be one of our favorites, the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival. For three days, the festival will take over the north end of Joseph Campau with two stages, vendors, food, rides, and more. This year, there will even be a wrestling ring! The festival is happening Saturday - Monday and will feature some great acts, including The Detroit Cobras, Dead Milkmen, Zilched, Pink Spit, New Twenty Saints, and many more. Check out the full schedule here. Admission is free and you can usually find free or cheap parking as well. Head to hamtownfest.com for more details. 

Friday, September 1st - Monday, September 4th - Arts, Beats & Eats: Arts, Beats & Eats is probably one of the most popular festivals that takes place over Labor Day Weekend in Metro Detroit, but this year has some pretty great acts on the bill, so it made our list. Friday night, the legendary Joan Jett is highlighting the event. Saturday night, get your fill of 90's & early 2000's nostalgia with Collective Soul. Plus, there are some other great local acts playing throughout the weekend too, like Jackson & The Poolsharks, New Twenty Saints (pulling double duty this weekend), Pancho Villa's Skull, and The Beggars. Check out the full schedule here. Admission to the festival ranges from free to $12. Get details on pricing and more information here. 

Saturday, September 2nd - Detroit Hustles Harder Double IPA Release Party: If you're not into going to a festival, here's another fun event you may want to check out! Detroit Hustles Harder and Atwater Brewery have teamed up to create a Double IPA. This Saturday night they are celebrating the release of that creation at the Detroit Tap House. You'll get to try the new brew, check out an art gallery on display, and hear live music from Sol Tribe, DJ Rosie and Logix. The fun goes from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Thursday, August 31st - September 4th - Mussel Beach Music Fest @ Cadieux Cafe: And there's one more festival that's on our list, Mussel Beach Festival at Cadieux Cafe. This fest actually started on Thursday, but it goes until Monday, so there's still plenty of time to check it out. Cover is $10 each day or $30 for the weekend. Check out the full lineup and pick up tickets in advance here. 

~C

Hip In Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: August 18-20

We already told you about The Ferndale Flea Market! Here are some other fun things happening this weekend. 

Saturday, August 19th - SW Fest @ The Senate Theater: SW Fest returns to the Senate Theater this Saturday to celebrate art, music, food and everything that makes Southwest Detroit great. The event starts at 2 p.m. and there will be music across three stages throughout the day. Check out the full lineup here. There will be 45 performers and over 100 vendors. Admission is free! 

Saturday, August 19th - Sorted! Dance Party @ Bowlero: If you sort of hate the Dream Cruise, but you also sort of feel like you're missing out if you don't go, we have the event for you! Head to Bowlero this Saturday night for Sorted!, a '60s dance party! DJ Mike Trombley and DJ ALR!GHT will be spinning your favorite tunes from the 60's all night, from R&B to garage to psych. Plus, for this special Dream Cruise edition, they are encouraging scooter owners to come through and park out front. Cover is free, 18+ are welcome, and the fun starts at 9 p.m.

Saturday, August 19th - Eck! Release Party @ Outer Limits Lounge: Eck! has a new album out! This Saturday night they will be celebrating the release at Outer Limits along with their friends New Twenty Saints and Dirty Copper. Give the new album Flatland a listen here. 

Sunday, August 20th - Sunday Swell @ Mutiny Bar: Escape the Sunday Scaries this weekend at Mutiny Bar! Every Sunday, Mutiny has guest DJs come spin their favorite records for Sunday Swell. This week, the DJs include Robby D. and Angela W. from Coup D'état. There will also be food available from Chutney Cat. The fun starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 10. 

~C

Hip In Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: June 9-11

Saturday, June 10th - Gravity @ Geary Park: Gravity brings skateboarding, food trucks, and art to Geary Park in Ferndale this Saturday! The event runs from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. While you're there, grab a bite to eat from Real Taco Express, Pizza Pazza, Jay's Dogs, Treat Dreams, or OC Snowcones. Then, check out the contemporary art fair featuring over 30 artists. Don't miss the skateboard, scooter, in-line, and BMX contests too, sponsored by Modern Skate & Surf. The contests start at 12:30 p.m. and go to 5 p.m. with open skate after until 6 p.m. Check out the full schedule of events here. Geary Park is located at 1198 Earle Blvd. north of 9 Mile west of Woodward in Ferndale. 

Saturday, June 10th - New Twenty Saints Release Party @ Outer Limits: New Twenty Saints are celebrating the release of their self-titled LP this Saturday night at Outer Limits Lounge.  Joining them for the night are Wild Shape and Keep On Trash DJ. $10 gets you in the door and the fun starts at 8 p.m. Give the new album a listen here. 

Saturday, June 10th & Sunday, June 11th - Motor City Pride: Pride comes to downtown Detroit this Saturday & Sunday! Head to Hart Plaza for a weekend full of fun events, with four stages featuring live music, drag shows, and more. There's also a parade on Griswold and Jefferson this Sunday at noon. Tickets are only $5 a day. Get your tickets and check out the full schedule of events here. 

Sunday, June 11th - Redford Theatre Backstage Sale: This Sunday afternoon, the Redford Theatre will open up its backstage to the public and will be selling all sorts of treasures. There will be vintage clothes, costumes, props, set pieces, and even marquee letters. Proceeds will go towards helping the theatre. The sale goes from 2 - 4 p.m. Get a sneak peek of some of the things up for grabs here. 

Don't forget, Taylor Swift is in town this weekend too! So if you're downtown Friday or Saturday, be ready for crowds of Swifties and increased parking prices to go along with them!

~C

Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend - March 17-19

Friday, March 17th - New Twenty Saints and Craig Brown Band @ Outer Limits Lounge: Friday is St. Patrick's Day, so most bars will be packed and pouring green beer. If you're looking to go out, but are hoping to avoid the normal St. Patrick's Day crowds, head over to Outer Limits Lounge. There will still probably be some people dressed in green, but there will also be two great bands playing, New Twenty Saints and Craig Brown Band. $5 gets you in the door and the music starts at 9 p.m.

Friday, March 17th - Feck Off Fest @ The Garden Bowl: Across town there's another show happening on St. Patrick's Day, Feck Off Fest at The Garden Bowl. This free show features 8 bands on 2 stages. The lineup includes Royal Sweets, MRKT, The Mahonies, Prude Boys, WRKT.FM, Suede Brain, and You Dirty Rat!. There will also be a DJ set by DJ Femme Ferale. The fun starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 2 a.m. You have to be 21+ to get in after 8 p.m.

Saturday, March 18th - Midas @ Outer Limits Lounge: Detroit's "solid gold heavy metalers" Midas will be playing Outer Limits Saturday night along with Tower from New York and Vicious Blade from Pittsburgh. Heavy & Beyond will provide the tunes in between sets. Cover is $15 and things kick off at 8 p.m.

Saturday, March 18th - Angel of Mars @ Reware Vintage: Reware Vintage is having a show this Saturday! Shop their vintage wares and listen to live music from Angel of Mars, Gator Pit, and Something is Waiting from Chicago. Music will start at 7:30 p.m. and all ages are welcome. Cover is by donation, so pitch in what you can. 

Saturday, March 18th - Haute to Death @ Marble Bar: If you're not in the mood for a show and you'd rather dance the night away, head to Marble Bar this Saturday night. Haute to Death will be taking over for their monthly party. Tickets start at $6 and can be purchased here. The fun starts at 10 p.m. and goes until 3 a.m. 21+ are welcome. 

~C