Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: February 21-23

Friday, February 21st - 2020 Detroit City FC Season Kick Off Party: DCFC's 2020 Season is almost here and the team is kicking things off with a party at the Detroit City Fieldhouse this Friday night! For those that don't know, the Fieldhouse is DCFC's multi-sport indoor facility, and home to the Detroit City Clubhouse, a soccer bar and restaurant. The kickoff party goes from 6-9 p.m. It's free to attend and all ages are welcome. The event will feature "a special testimonial match for two of City's longtime legends Seb Harris and Dave Edwardson at 7 p.m. on the east field, commemorated by the release of velvet paintings of the alumni at Detroit City Clubhouse." DCFC's first game of the season is on March 21st. You can buy your tickets to the game here.

Friday, February 21st - Sean Forbes @ Third Man Records: Sean Forbes is celebrating the release of his new album Little Victories this Friday at Third Man Records! The album drops Friday on all streaming platforms and Sean and his band will be performing it live that night. Sean is an amazing musician that puts on a great show, and he also happens to be deaf. If you haven't seen him perform live yet, you are really missing out! Friday's show will also have appearances by Tino Gross & Johnny Bee Badanjek along with poets Zilka Joseph and Carmaig De Forest, and Sean's long time friend deaf poet Mark Levin will also perform. The performances will be interpreted and the whole night will be filmed and recorded. So come be a part of this amazing night of music and poetry and maybe you'll even make it into the video! Admission is free, all ages are welcome, and there will be a cash bar. Things will kick off at 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 22nd - The Detroit Cobras @ El Club: Local legends, The Detroit Cobras will be hitting the stage at El Club this Saturday night. Joining them for the night is Easy Action, along with DJ Adam Hunter. Tickets for this show are going fast, so buy yours online here! Tickets are $16 in advance or $20 at the door, if it doesn't sell out. All ages are welcome to attend this one and doors open at 8 p.m.

Saturday, February 22nd - The Dewtons @ Stache International: Stache International has been hosting some awesome shows lately and this Saturday they will do it again! The Dewtons will be playing at the Eastern Market bar along with Flamingo Nosebleed, The Black List, and Lily Livers. Cover to see these 4 great bands is only $7 and 21+ are welcome. Doors are set to open at 8 p.m. for this one.

Sunday, February 23rd - Fleatroit Fabulous February Flea @ Outer Limits Lounge: Spring is just around the corner! Spruce up your wardrobe with some new to you threads this weekend with help from your friends at Fleatroit Junk City! They will be hosting their February Flea from noon 'til 6 p.m. at Outer Limits in Hamtramck. There will be racks upon racks of clothes along with other treasures for you to discover. There will also be drinks, food, and DJs! Entry is free!