Hamtramck for Ukraine!

Head to Hamtramck this weekend to show support and raise funds for the people of Ukraine. Hamtramck for Ukraine! is a one day music festival taking place at four venues across the city; Ant Hall, Ghost Light, Outer Limits Lounge, and two stages at Small's. There are over 20 bands playing and cover is just $20 with proceeds going to Unicef for Ukraine. Check out the lineup for the night below.

In addition to raising funds to help the people of Ukraine, the organizers are also working with the Ukrainian Cultural Center to collect personal care and feminine hygiene items, diapers/wipes, over the counter medicine, and first aid items. These items can be dropped off at Two Way Inn, Outer Limits, Lounge, Small's, Ant Hall, Trixie's, Polish Sea League, the Painted Lady, Henrietta Haus, and Pizza Plex. 

Hamtramck for Ukraine! kicks off at 4 p.m. at Small's on Sunday with Rough Patch. $20 gets you into all of the venues and cover can be paid at the door of any of the venues. 

~C

Detroit Institute of Arts Seeks Entries from Local Artists and Community Members for Museum’s 10th Annual Exhibition in Celebration of Día de Muertos

"The Detroit Institute of Arts, in collaboration with the Consulate of Mexico in Detroit, the Southwest Detroit Business Association, and MexicantownCDC, is looking for local artists and community members to create ofrenda altars for the museum’s 10th Annual Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos exhibition at the museum.

Over the past nine years the museum has exhibited 137 altars and featured work from 104 different artists/groups."

Artists and Community members interested in submitting an ofrenda proposal can do so here.

Proposals are due by May 15th.

Selected ofrenda altars will be on display in the museum from September 24th to November 6th.

For the third year, the exhibition will also be available online in 3D video.

A Spanish application can be found here.

Selected artists will be notified by May 23, 2022.

~S

Everything You Need To Know About The New & Improved Ferndale Project in Ferndale

After two years of changing their plans and pivoting their way through the pandemic, the Ferndale Project officially reopened their dining room last week. This newly remodeled space features a walk-up window that serves ASHE Supply Coffee and Dooped Donuts, a large open concept dining area, and two large outdoor patios.  

The new Ferndale Project serves up breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings and caters to vegan, gluten-free, and alcohol-free visitors as well as people who love unique locally brewed beers and libations. They even have a little grab-and-go style beer market if you want to take a four-pack or two home with you after you sample the menu. Their new menu features soups, salads, wraps, burgers, sandwiches, and shareables. We specifically went to try the vegan Nashville hot tofu sandwich (deep-fried tofu in Nashville hot sauce with coleslaw and mayo on a hot bun) after seeing a photo on their socials and we think it was the star of the menu. It was huge, really spicy, and came with a large portion of perfectly salted and seasoned fries.  

ASHE Coffee, Dooped Donuts, and an assortment of pastries are available from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Lunch starts around 10 a.m. and their dinner menu starts at 4 p.m. each night and is available until 1 hour before closing. The Ferndale Project patio is dog friendly and on crispier nights they have a few fire pits and heating lamps to keep you warm when you hang out outside. Ferndale Project does not take reservations, every seat is first come first served.

To learn more about The Ferndale Project follow them on Instagram or visit their website.

~S

Win Tickets to See The English Beat with J. Navarro & The Traitors

Who: The English Beat with J. Navarro & The Traitors.

What: Playing The Magic Stick on April 4, 2022.

Tickets are $22.50 in advance or $25 the day of the show 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 #Beat.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on April 3, 2022.

Are You Ready to Get Serious About Your Social Media? Take a Class with Sadie!

Our very own Sadie Quagliotto is teaching an in-person class at Planet Ant this April.

Getting Serious About Social Media

How to make your social media purposeful, manageable, and profitable with Social Media Strategist Sadie Quagliotto.

Sadiequagliotto.com

PRICE: $15

WHERE: Ant Hall 2320 Caniff, Hamtramck MI 48212

WHEN: April 16th, 2022  at 3 p.m.


THE CLASS: A one-hour interactive lecture that looks at what social channels you should be using for your business/music/art, how you should be using them, and how you can create and manage your content while growing your reach, following, and interaction without wasting your time + resources. Plus, a 30-minute window to answer all your pressing social media questions on the fly.


About the class and the teacher:
Some people see social media as a fun way to connect with friends and family, but for social media marketers like myself, it is an essential tool that all businesses/artists/ nonprofits/influencers need to utilize to directly reach their “people”, establish a brand identity, and of course, make sales/get people to take action.

This once optional marketing tool has become a necessary part of building a brand, finding new leads, and sustaining meaningful growth. With a clear strategy and realistic goals, you can connect with customers in a way that was previously thought to be impossible.

If you are ready to connect with your followers + potential followers in a purposeful way that offers real return on investment, this class is for you!

I specialize in storytelling which means I can help you learn how to craft your brand's story and then teach you how to share it with the virtual world.

I am currently the co-owner/director of hipindetroit.com a local lifestyle brand that has helped capture everything that makes Detroit special. Over the last 10 years, we have built up an organic base of followers and become a respected voice within the community through our blog, podcasts, videos, and interviews. I also manage social media and marketing for a variety of businesses including Planet Ant. If you need help managing your social media, purchase a ticket to chat about all things online with me!


*PROOF OF COVID- 19 VACCINATION REQUIRED FOR ALL IN-PERSON CLASSES

Sign up here

Go to PlanetAnt.com, click on the training center, click on the class and then click on add to cart to buy a ticket.

~S

Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: March 25-27

Friday, March 25, 2022 -  Talib Kweli DJ Set @ Tangent Gallery: The legendary Talib Kweli will be in Detroit this weekend to perform a DJ set at Tangent Gallery! He will be joined for the evening by Gulley. Tickets are only $20 and can be purchased here. The show starts at 9 p.m.

Saturday, March 26th - Circle Jerks @ The Crofoot: The show that everyone seems to be talking about lately is Circle Jerks. They were originally supposed to play at St. Andrew's, but due to the structural issues that the venue is experiencing, it was moved to The Crofoot. Negative Approach and 7 Seconds are also on the bill. Tickets are sold out, but there are still some verified resale tickets available through Ticketmaster here. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8. 

Saturday, March 26th - Rebel Dogs Detroit Pop-Up @ Dooped Donuts: Grab a donut and meet some adoptable dogs this Saturday at Dooped Donuts! Rebel Dogs Detroit will be at the shop with dogs and merch. The donut shop will have dog shaped donuts, ASHE Coffee, and more. 20% of sales and all of the tips will go to Rebel Dogs Detroit. This rescue takes on some of the hardest cases in Detroit. If you aren't familiar with this group, check out their Instagram. Dooped Donuts is located at 1555 Broadway in Detroit. 

Sunday, March 27th - Rock N Roll Shop & Bowl @ The Garden Bowl: Fleatroit Junk City returns to the Garden Bowl this Sunday! They will be selling vintage clothing, housewares, vinyl and more during the day. Then, Eck! and Tin Foil will be playing at night. Shopping happens from 1-7 p.m. with a DJ. The bands start at 8 p.m. There will also be a Bloody Mary bar and Mimosas, so come thirsty! 

Sunday, March 27th - Matt Smiley's Birthday Party/Show @ The Old Miami: Matt Smiley is turning 30 and celebrating with a fun show/party at The Old Miami. The lineup includes Asklepius, Goods, Lan's Nam, and Lulu Summerfield. Matt will be celebrating by playing drums in 3 of the 4 bands! Doors open at 9 p.m. and the first band hits the stage at 9:30. $5 gets you in. Learn more about the bands and give them a listen here. 

~C

Win Tickets to See Todrick Hall - The Femuline Tour

Who: AEG Presents Todrick Hall - The Femuline Tour

What: Playing Royal Oak Music Theatre on April 4, 2022.

Tickets are $25 + 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 #Todrick.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on April 3, 2022.

Win Tickets to See When I Close My Eyes: North America Tour with Chelsea Cutler, Adam Melchor, and Rosie

Who: AEG Presents When I Close My Eyes: North America Tour with Chelsea Cutler, Adam Melchor, and Rosie.

What: Playing Royal Oak Music Theatre on April 6, 2022.

Tickets are $29.50 in advance and $35 the day of the show 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 #Eyes.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on April 5, 2022. 

Win Tickets to See Code Orange with Loathe, Vended, and Dying Wish

Who: Code Orange with Loathe, Vended, and Dying Wish.

What: Playing The Magic Stick on April 3, 2022.

Tickets are $27-$32 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 #CodeOrange.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on April 2, 2022.

~S

Win Tickets to See Soccer Mommy at The Eastern Detroit

 

Who: Soccer Mommy wsg Peel Dream Magazine.

What: Playing The Eastern Detroit on Friday, April 1st, 2022.

Check out an interesting story about the show from Metro Times here.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $28 the day of the show 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 #Soccer.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on March 31st, 2022.

~S

Win Tickets to See THE FAR SIDE (Formerly of The Pharcyde) Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Bizarre Ride

 

Who: THE FAR SIDE (Formerly of The Pharcyde) Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Bizarre Ride featuring Imani, Fatlip, Slimkid3, and DJ Abilities wsg One Be Lo, Coney Island featuring Nick Speed, and Ro Spit.

What: Playing The Crofoot on April 14, 2022.

Tickets are $25-$100 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 #FarSide.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on April 13, 2022.

~S

Win Tickets to See Touche Amore with Vein.fm, Militarie Gun and Scowl

Who: Touche Amore with Vein.fm, Militarie Gun and Scowl.

What: Playing The Magic Stick March 26, 2022.

Tickets are $22-30 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 #Touche.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on March 25, 2022.

Win Tickets to See Hot Flash Heat Wave with Small Crush, Similar Kind, and In A Daydream

Who: Hot Flash Heat Wave with Small Crush, Similar Kind, and In A Daydream.

What: Playing The Loving Touch on Friday, April 1, 2022.

Tickets are $15 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 #HeatWave.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on March 31, 2022.

~S

Win Tickets to See Fozzy with GFM, Krashkarma, and The Nocturnal Affair

Who: Fozzy with GFM, Krashkarma, and The Nocturnal Affair.

What: Playing St. Andrew's Hall on March 31, 2022.

Tickets are $25+ 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 #Fozzy.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on March 30, 2022.

Win Tickets to See Point North with Little Lotus, Concrete Castles and Cherie Amour

Who: Point North with Little Lotus, Concrete Castles, and Cherie Amour.

What: Playing The Shelter Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Tickets are $16 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 #North.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on March 22, 2022.

Win Tickets to See Yves Tumor with Doss

Who: Yves Tumor with Doss.

What: Playing El Club on March 29, 2022.

Tickets are $32.50 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 #Yves.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on March 28, 2022.

Win Tickets to See Plosivs with Meat Wave

Who: Plosivs with Meat Wave.

What: Playing The Magic Stick March 24, 2022.

Tickets are $20-24 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 #Plosivs.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on March 23, 2022.

Win Tickets to See Talib Kweli's DJ Set wsg Gulley

 

Who: Talib Kweli DJ Set wsg Gulley.

What: Playing Tangent Gallery on Friday, March 25, 2022.

Tickets are $15 in advance and they can be purchased here.

Or you can enter to win a pair! We have 5 pairs to giveaway courtesy of Embarco.

How? Email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #Talib.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on March 24, 2022.

~S

Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: March 18-20

Saturday, March 19th - DCFC Home Opener @ Keyworth Stadium: DCFC hosts their home opener at Keyworth Stadium this Saturday! Le Rouge will be playing Charleston Battery and kickoff is at 4 p.m. Tickets start at just $12 and can be purchased here.  

Sunday, March 20th - Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie Record Show @ The Sanctuary: The Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie Record Show brings records, CDs, collectibles, and more to The Sanctuary this Sunday afternoon! The room will be packed with vendors slinging anything and everything a music lover could desire. Admission is free, all ages are welcome, and the event goes from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Get a sneak preview of what will be available here.

Sunday, March 20th - Marche du Nain Rouge: Marche du Nain Rouge returns to the streets of Detroit this Sunday! Gather at the corner of Canfield and Second at noon, then the march down to the Masonic begins at 1 p.m. Wear a mask, wear a costume, or come as you are, and join together to chase the Nain out of town! Get the back story and more details here.

Sunday, March 20th - Nain Rouge Blues @ Old Soul Vintage: After the march, head over to Old Soul Vintage for some good tunes and a good time. Dr. Haj, Peter Raymond, and The Stools will be performing. There will also be Tarot readings by Tarot by Donna, Apothecary by Gwendolyn's Botanica, and Crystals and magic by Mana Wellness. The fun starts at noon and the music starts at 6 p.m.

~C

Win Tickets to See Jesse & Joy - Cliches Tour

Who: Jesse & Joy - Cliches Tour

What: Playing St.Andrew's Hall Tuesday, March 22, 2022.

Tickets are $24+ 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 #Jesse+Joy

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on March 21, 2022.

Win Tickets to See Sean Nicholas Savage with Anna Burch

Who: Sean Nicholas Savage with Anna Burch + DJs: Charles Trees, Ryan Spencer, and Two Gospels

What: Playing Marble Bar Monday, March 21, 2022.

Tickets are $15 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 #Savage.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on March 20, 2022.

Win Tickets to See Converge wsg Full of Hell, Uniform, and Thou.

Who: Converge wsg Full of Hell, Uniform, and Thou.

What: Playing El club Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Tickets are $31.50 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 #converge.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on March 19, 2022.

Win Tickets to See Naked Giants with Ganser and Art of Conversation

Who: Naked Giants with Ganser and Art of Conversation.

What: Playing The Loving Touch Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Tickets are $13 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 #Naked.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on March 20, 2022.

Calling All Creatives!!! Let's Connect.

When was the last time you made an effort to network with other creatives? Pre-pandemic we were always looking for new ways to expand our social and professional circles, but post-pandemic it's been hard for us to get back out there. Small talk doesn't feel so small when you haven't done it in a long time. But we know that the only way to get better at being social is to get out there and socialize. So, we teamed up with a few great local organizations to sponsor this month's D Brief Networking night. 

The D Brief has put together a monthly virtual networking event that is 100% focused on creatives. It is the perfect opportunity to put yourself out there without going too far out of your comfort zone. In fact, you can come to this networking event from wherever you are when the video chat starts on March 22 at 6 p.m.

Hip in Detroit, Planet Ant, Arts & Scraps, Brain Candy, and 27th Letter Books are sponsoring this month's chat. Attendees are encouraged to fill out a form to tell everyone who they are, what they do, and where we can find you online. You can also submit a short video that is played at the beginning of the virtual meeting. Once all the videos are played, everyone splits off into rooms for a few minutes at a time to meet a few new creatives before moving into another room. You never know who will show up or what kind of connections you can make. They keep it fast, fun, and low-key, so it's not intimidating to put yourself out there. Join us virtually on March 22nd and let's chat about what you have been working on so we can write about it on the blog. 

Sign up for this month's event here.

Submit a video here.

Learn more about the monthly event here.

~S

Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: March 11-13

Friday, March 11th - Jackamo @ the Ferndale Library: Start your weekend off with Jackamo at the Ferndale Library this Friday night! The band will be performing as part of the library's First Stop Friday Concert series. The doors of the library will reopen at 7:30 p.m. for the show and the music starts at 8. 

Saturday, March 12th - The Detroit Musical Movie World Premiere @ Ant Hall: Planet Ant's popular stage show "The Detroit Musical" has been turned into a movie and the world premiere is this weekend! Saturday night, head to Ant Hall to travel through 320 years of Detroit in this film. Tickets to the screening are $10 and can be purchased here. The movie will be followed by a Panel Audience Talkback and then an Afterglow at the Ghost Light Bar. Both are included in your ticket price. 

Saturday, March 12th - SNODISCO #10 @ Lincoln Street Art Park: Say goodbye to winter by dancing and partying in the cold at Lincoln Street Art Park this Saturday night. The Detroit Party Starship is holding a SNODISCO with "Electronic Dance Music for the masses". The party starts at 10 PM. Cover is free, BYOB. Lincoln Street Art Park is located at 5960 Lincoln St. in Detroit.

Sunday, March 13th - Detroit St. Patrick's Parade: After taking two years off due to the pandemic, the Detroit St. Patrick's Parade returns to Corktown this weekend! Put some green on and head down to Michigan Ave. for a day of fun and festivities. The parade starts at 1 p.m., but the bars and businesses along the way will be celebrating all day. 

~C

Sydney G. James' Five Must See Detroit Murals

Sydney G. James
Photo Credit: Lamar Landers

Sydney G. James is one of our favorite Detroit artists. She is also the brains behind the BLKOUT Walls Festival, a mural festival that champions racial diversity among the artists who participate. This makes her the perfect person to chat about Detroit's black art scene with Speedy Morman on his new Facebook Show “On The Map”. This new community-inspired travel series has Morman meeting "young creators who are defining the culture of their cities across the country". Sheefy McFly, Asmaa Walton (founder of Black Art Library), and Roula David (founder of multi-medium creative hub Spot Lite Bar) will also be featured in the Detroit episode. 

In honor of her big feature, we asked Sydney to tell us what her five must-see Detroit murals are. Check out what she selected below and take a drive to see all these murals up close and personal.

You can check out the trailer for the show below:

Facebook’s “On the Map” Detroit episode will be live on the Facebook App page today, March 10, 2022, at 9 am PT.

"The Girl with the D Earring"

Artist: Sydney G. James, 2020 

Located @ 2937 E. Grand Blvd.

"Guardians of the Neighborhood"

Artist: Pat Perry, 2017

Located @ 2933 Gratiot

"We Were Seeds"

Artist(s): Brandan “B Mike” Odums + Rick Williams, 2017

Located @ the corner of Orleans and Adelaide street in Eastern Market

"Evocative of Ingenuity"

Artist: Bakpak Durden, 2021

Located @ @ 952 Clay Ave

“Dilla is Forever” 

Artist: Marka27, 2021 

Located @  8841 Oakland Avenue, Detroit

~S

Win Tickets to See Natalie Bergman at El Club

Who: Natalie Bergman

What: Playing El Club on Sunday, March 13, 2022.

Tickets are $20 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 #Natalie.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on March 12, 2022.

~S

Win Tickets to See Aminé - The Best Tour Ever Tour at The Fillmore

 Who: Aminé - The Best Tour Ever Tour

What: Playing The Fillmore on Sunday, March 13, 2022. 

Tickets are $29 + 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 #Aminé

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on March 12, 2022. 

~S

Win Tickets to See Knuckle Puck wsg Hot Mulligan, Meet Me @ The Altar and Anxious at St. Andrew's Hall

Who: Knuckle Puck wsg Hot Mulligan, Meet Me @ The Altar, Anxious.

What: Playing St.Andrew's Hall on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.

Tickets are $22 + 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 #Knucklepuck

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on March 15, 2022.

~S

Win Tickets to See Summer Salt wsg Renata Zeiguer + Kate Stephenson

Who: Summer Salt wsg Renata Zeiguer + Kate Stephenson.

What: Playing The Shelter on March 17, 2022.

Tickets are $23 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 #Summer.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on March 16, 2022.

~S