Profs & Pints Goes Full Conspiracy this Month

Have you ever wondered how conspiracy theories start and spread? Would you like to learn how to distinguish justified suspicion from paranoid musings? The next Profs & Pints will dive into all these topics and ideas with Mark Huston, an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Schoolcraft College and Conspiracy Theory Scholar.

Professor Huston will "discuss some of the common theories about conspiracy theories and guide you through the debate between those scholars who regard conspiracy theories as fundamentally problematic and those who defend conspiracy theories as playing an important role in public life. You’ll learn about what the philosophy of science terms “the demarcation problem”—the task of distinguishing scientific theories from pseudo-scientific ones—and how drawing a line separating one from the other is more difficult than many realize."

Grab a pint from Ghost Light Bar and then sit back, relax, and learn something in the air-conditioned comfort of Ant Hall (attached). Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door, and $13 with a student ID. Planet ant Theatre is located at 2320 Caniff St, Hamtramck, MI 48212.

~S

Michigan Rib Fest Takes Over Canterbury Village for the Holiday Weekend July 1st - 4th

Are you staying in Metro Detroit for the holiday weekend? Here's something fun for you to do. 

Michigan Rib Fest will be taking over Canterbury Village from July 1st through July 4th. The four-day festival will feature music from performers like Mitch Ryder, The Orbitsuns, Laura Mendoza, The Firewalkers, and more. There will be food from The Rib King, Get Roasted Corn, Deep Fried Treats, and more. There will also be beer, cocktails, wine, and Faygo. Plus, monster truck rides, face painting, giant Jenga, and more. 

The fest will take place 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. or 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Monday the 4th. Tickets are around $10 a person with discounts for kids and seniors, including free entry under 2 years of age. 

You can learn more about the fest and purchase tickets here.

~S

Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: June 24-26

Friday, June 24th - Sunday, June 26th - Taco Fest @ Canterbury Village: We already told you about Taco Fest earlier this week, but we left out one important thing... in addition to delicious tacos, there will also be some great live music! There will be lots of acts paying tribute to your favorite Hispanic musicians, but there will also be performances by Laura Mendoza and Norcos y Horchata, among others. Taco Fest is taking place up I-75 at Canterbury Village. Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Purchase your advance tickets here. 

Friday, June 24th - DuoFest @ The Sanctuary: There are a lot of great two pieces making music in Detroit and this Friday night 10 of those duos will be performing at The Sanctuary for Duo Fest! The lineup includes Bubak, Ladyship Warship, Witchfist, Dear Darkness, Orc, Ommnus, Minus 9, Bloody Butterflies, Solar Monolith, and End. The bands will be playing on two stages, so the music will keep going once it starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are only $15 and can be purchased here. This isn't the first time that a Duo Fest has happened, but this lineup is way different from Duo Fests of the past! It will definitely be a fun show to check out! 

Saturday, June 25th - LiveNoise: Live music will take over the streets of Ferndale this weekend for LiverNoise - a Rogue Porchfest. Bands will be performing live on porches of homes on Withington, Breckenridge, and Cambourne near Livernois. Some of the acts playing include Carjack, The Fruits, Ryan Allen, Ryan Dillaha & Vern, Courtney Hurley & Mike Galbraith, and more. Head to LiverNoise.com to see the full schedule. Performances will take place between 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Admission is free, but there will be tip jars on porches. This is not a city sanctioned event, so please be respectful of the neighborhoods and neighbors that live there. 

Saturday, June 25th - Midas Record Release Show @ Outer Limits Lounge: This Saturday night, Midas will be taking over Outer Limits to celebrate the release of their first full length album! Death to Tarnished Metal will be available on LP and cassette at the show. Midas will be joined by Shadowland (NYC) and Locust Point. Heavy & Beyond will keep the tunes going between sets. Cover is $10 and doors open at 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 26th - Pride Drag Brunch @ Berkley Common: June is almost over, but there is still time to celebrate Pride! This Sunday, Berkley Common will be hosting a Pride Drag Brunch presented by Slay Events. The brunch will be hosted by Kourtney Charles, with appearances by Bentley James, Infestasia, Emma Sapphire, Katrina Alexis Monae. Tickets are $25 which includes a complimentary cocktail and a donation to Affirmations. For more info, click here. 

We also have to mention that the Detroit Fireworks will take place on Monday, June 27th. Yeah, we know Monday isn't part of the weekend, but we wanted to give you a heads up. Get more info here.

~C

Win Tickets to the PUNK IN DRUBLIC FESTIVAL

Who: PUNK IN DRUBLIC FESTIVAL featuring NOFX, Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls, The Menzingers, The Suicide Machines, The Bronx, and Pet Needs.

What: Playing The Masonic Temple on July 9, 2022.

Tickets are $55-$120 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 #punk.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on July 8, 2022.

~S

Win Tickets to See Less Than Jake, Bowling For Soup and The Aquabats

Who: Less Than Jake, Bowling For Soup and The Aquabats.

What: Playing The Fillmore Detroit on July 2, 2022.

Tickets are $39-$65 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 #lessthanjake.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on July 1, 2022.

~S

Win Tickets to See Failure at The Crofoot

Who: Failure

What: Playing The Crofoot on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 @ 7 pm.

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 #failure.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on June 27, 2022.

~S

Get Tickets to Taco Fest!

How much do you like tacos? Enough to take a little drive up 75 to spend your day celebrating them? The third annual Taco Fest is returning to Canterbury Village this weekend to celebrate everyone's favorite spicy handheld treat, the taco. 

Taco Fest will be taking over all 21 acres of Canterbury Village for the three-day event on June 24/25/26, 2022. The weekend will include tacos from trucks like Peace Love and Tacos, Tacos Te Amo, Tacos El Rodeo, Hustlin' Tacos, and more. There will be 40+ different tequilas, Faygo, ice cream, corn on the cob, soft pretzels, and elephant ears. There will also be live music from a variety of Mariachi bands and  Lucha Libre Wrestling throughout the weekend. There will even be taco and hot pepper eating contests that you can sign up to be a part of when you visit.

Tickets for the festival are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. There are two-time blocks that you can plan to arrive during each day of the festival. You can purchase tickets and get any other questions you have about the event answered here. This event is family-friendly and outdoors so dress/plan accordingly.

~S

The Suicide Machines are Releasing a New Split with Coquettish!

 

Today, two ska-punk bands from two different sides of the world have teamed up to drop some new music. Detroit's own The Suicide Machines and Toyko's Coquettish have come together to release a new split titled Gebo Gomi. We had to do a little Googling, but it seems like the translation for that title is either Vomit Garbage or Throw Up Garage, which makes sense once you see the cool artwork for the record. Gebo Gomi is being released by Bad Time Records and is 9 songs total, 4 from TSM and 5 from Coquettish. This split was mixed by Jon Graber (NOFX, Goldfinger, We Are The Union). It goes on sale today and will officially be released on 7/29/2022. 

The new tracks are heavy, angry, and somehow still catchy as hell. The Suicide Machines have always been able to capture the perfect amount of anger and joy, something that makes their songs and their energy special. Give The Suicide Machines' new single "Awake" from the split a listen below. 

You can purchase your copy of the new split here. You can keep up with everything The Suicide machines are doing here, you can follow Coquettish here and you can follow Bad Times Records here.

The Suicide Machines photo credit Rae Mystic

~S

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

Don't forget, Father's Day is this Sunday, June 19th! Give dad a call or buy him something nice if he's around.

Friday, June 17th - !!! (Chk Chk Chk) w/ Handgrenades @ The Loving Touch: Audiotree Presents brings !!! (Chk Chk Chk) to The Loving Touch this Friday night! They will be joined by Detroit's own Handgrenades, who haven't played a show in a bit. Tickets are $20 in advance or cover is $22 at the door. All ages are welcome and doors open at 7 p.m.

Friday, June 17th & Saturday, June 18th - "See It with a Bud" Weekend @ The Redford Theatre: This Friday & Saturday, The Redford Theatre is hosting "See It with A Bud" Weekend with two movies that you might want to see with a bud after smoking some bud. The lineup includes Friday on Friday night and Dazed & Confused on Saturday night. Admission to each movie is $5 and tickets can be purchased in advance here. The movie starts at 8 p.m. each night. 

Saturday, June 18th - Haute to Death w/ DJ Cent @ Marble Bar: Haute to Death brings the party to Marble Bar this Saturday night with DJ Cent! Cover is only $5, but it almost always sells out. So, buy your tickets in advance here. The fun starts at 9 p.m. and goes until 2 a.m.

Sunday, June 19th - Juneteenth Freedom Fest @ Eastern Market: This Sunday, June 19th is Juneteenth and the city of Detroit has celebrations all weekend long. There's a Block Party at Eastern Market Brewing Co. on Friday night, the Jubilee Stroll on Livernois Avenue of Fashion on Saturday, and the main event, Juneteenth Freedom Fest is on Sunday. The event will take place in Shed 5 & 6 at Eastern Market and will feature Food Trucks, Black Business Vendors, Live Performances from Slum Village, Charity, and John Houston, and more. Free tickets are available by visiting JuneteenthDetroit.com. There, you can also find details on all of the events this weekend. 

~C

Win Tickets to See Ally Evenson with noveltysongs, Jacob Sigman, and Trauna

Who: Ally Evenson with noveltysongs, Jacob Sigman, and Trauna.

What: Playing @ The Sanctuary on June 25, 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 #Ally.

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

~S

Win Tickets to See Icon for Hire wsg Awake At Last, Sumo Cyco, and Josie Pace

Who: Icon for Hire wsg Awake At Last, Sumo Cyco, and Josie Pace

What: Playing @ The Crofoot on June 24, 2022.

Tickets are $18 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 #ICON.

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

~S

Sofa Stories is Dropping a Series of Short Films and Raising Money for the Next Phase of Their Project

Last Summer, Sofa Stories brought a unique storytelling experience to Detroit. They "featured a selection of monologues that were performed by actors sitting on sofas to one audience member (or pair) at a time." The goal was to help attendees learn more about what they can do to help end youth homelessness and to raise money to help amplify these voices and the stories they have to tell.  The event was a huge success and they raised the money they needed to take this project to the next level. 

"Now, the Sofa Stories team is launching a short film series featuring six original monologues featured in that project. The hope with these films is to reach new audiences and continue a larger conversation on how to help end youth homelessness in the city of Detroit." Part of continuing that conversation will be taking this project into its next phase." The next phase of the Sofa Stories project focuses on the stories of LGBTQ+ youth who have experienced homelessness or housing insecurity. This phase of the project will create paid opportunities for LGBTQ+ youth who have experienced homelessness, along with various opportunities for local artists committed to using their art form for social change. Young people will be matched with a Detroit-based writer to help craft an original monologue or performance piece, which will then be incorporated into live performances and films that will be presented in late 2022/early 2023.

To see these films and to help Sofa Stories reach its next goal you can come out to their film premiere at Spread Art this Saturday, June 18th. The night will feature a raffle with prizes from the Schvitz, Nora, Floyd, The Congregation, Detroit Opera, Detroit Public Theatre, and more. A $20 suggested donation is being asked, but you can donate more and you can still come if you need to donate less! The goal is to get the word out and to help Sofa Stories keep amplifying the voices that need it most with the thing we all need most...$.

Learn more about this event here.

~S

Win Tickets to See WHORES wsg Bummer and Capra

Who: WHORES wsg Bummer and Capra

What: Playing @ Small's on June 21, 2022.

Tickets are $19 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 #WHORES

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

~S

Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend - June 10 - 12

Friday, June 10th - Adam Padden's "Oh No! It's The Rapture" Release Show @ The Lexington Bar: Adam Padden (of Tart, Handgrenades, & many more) is celebrating the release of his new solo album this Friday night! He'll be playing The Lexington Bar along with Bad Magnets and Patrick Davvy. Cover is $10, doors open at 8 p.m., and 21+ are welcome. The Lexington is located in Woodbridge at 5063 Trumbull. Listen to Adam's new album Oh No! It's the Rapture! here. 

Friday, June 10th - Extra Arms Release Show @ UFO Factory: It's a big weekend for new music in Detroit! Extra Arms will be celebrating the release of their new album What Is Even Happening Right Now? Friday night at UFO Factory. They will be joined by The Casket Lottery, Kind Beast, and 84 Tigers. Cover is $10 and doors open at 8 p.m. Give the new album a listen here. (P.S. We're seeing a pattern with these album names... Could the craziness of the last couple of years had an influence?)

Saturday, June 11th - Bathroom of the Future EP Release Show @ Ghost Light: Last but not least in the new release list is Bathroom of the Future who will be celebrating the release of their new Maclunkey EP at Ghost Light. Joining them are Rodeo Boys and Lily Livers. Cover is $8 and things kick off at 9 p.m. Give their new tunes a listen here. 

Saturday, June 11th & Sunday, June 12th - Motor City Pride: Motor City Pride returns to Hart Plaza this weekend! The two day festival will feature live music, a parade, and more. Some of the acts performing this year include Metawav, The Doozers, and Jax Anderson. Check out the full entertainment schedule here. The parade will take place on Sunday at noon, starting at Fort & Griswold and making its way to Hart Plaza. Admission to the festival is $5 and free to those 12 & under. There is no charge to view the parade. For more details, head to MotorCityPride.org.

Saturday, June 11th - Gravity Art Fair & Skate Contest: Check out some art, grab food from a food truck, and watch awesome skateboarders this Saturday afternoon in Ferndale. The Gravity Art Fair & Skate Contest will take place at Geary Park in Ferndale from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. this Saturday. Some of your favorite local artists and makers will be setting up shop on site while Modern Skate & Surf hosts Skateboard, Scooter, BMX & Inline Skate contests. Admission is free. Get more info and see the full schedule of events here. 

Friday, June 10th & Saturday, June 11th - Corktown Music Festival Summer Days: The folks at Corktown Music Festival had so much fun earlier this year that they decided to do it all over again this weekend. They will be taking over four Corktown Venues for two nights with over 60 bands. $20 gets you in for the whole weekend. Check out the schedule here. 

~C

Win Tickets to See !!! (Chk Chk Chk) wsg Handgrenades.

Who: !!! (Chk Chk Chk) wsg Handgrenades.

What: Playing The Loving Touch Friday, June 17, 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 #!!!.

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

Win Tickets to See The Warlocks wsg Magic Castles and Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor.

Who: The Warlocks wsg Magic Castles and Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor.

What: Playing at Marble Bar on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $ 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 #Warlocks.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on June 14, 2022.

Win Tickets to See The Blue Stones & Des Rocs at the Shelter

 

Who: The Blue Stones & Des Rocs.

What: Playing The Shelter Saturday, Jun 11, 2022, at 6:30 PM.

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 #BLUE.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on June 10, 2022.

Win Tickets to See Motion City Soundtrack: Commit This To Memory 17 Year Anniversary Tour

Who: Motion City Soundtrack: Commit This To Memory 17 Year Anniversary Tour

What: Playing at The Fillmore Detroit on June 12, 2022.

Tickets are $29-59 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 #MCS.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on June 11, 2022.

~S

Win Tickets to See Poliça wsg Wilsen

Who: Poliça wsg Wilsen

What: Playing at Marble Bar on June 10, 2022.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $17 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 #Polica.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on June 9, 2022.

~S

Win Tickets to See Tune-Yards wsg Anjimile

Who: Tune-Yards wsg Anjimile.

What: Playing at El Cub on Friday, June 10, 2022.

Tickets are $41 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 #tuneyards.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on June 9, 2022.

~S

Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend - June 3-5

Friday, June 3rd - Carbon Decoy and Caveman & Bam Bam @ Flamingo Vintage: Shop for some new to you clothes for the summer and enjoy sets from Carbon Decoy and Caveman & Bam Bam this Friday night at Flamingo Vintage. All ages are welcome and the fun starts at 7 p.m.

Friday, June 3rd - Bill Kozy's Rising Force @ PJ's Lager House: Bill Kozy's Rising Force hits the stage at PJ's Lager House Friday night! They will be joined by The Strains and Nervous Wreck. Cover is only $10. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the music starts at 9. 

Saturday, June 4th - Ferndale Pride: Pride will be taking over Downtown Ferndale this Saturday for the largest LGBTQAI festival in Oakland County. "Ferndale Pride strives to recognize and promote pride for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, asexual, intersex and ally communities, working with residents, businesses, community groups, and all segments of the community to welcome and promote the celebration of diversity!" The event will feature two stages with live music, including acts like Tunde Olaniran and Valerie the Vulture, as well as drag shows and DJs. There will even be a group wedding at 1:30 p.m.! Ferndale Pride is free to attend and the fun goes from 12:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Saturday, June 4th - Food Truck Rally @ Warren City Square: Grab dinner or some snacks from a dozen great food trucks at Warren's Food Truck Rally on Saturday. The rally goes from 4-8 p.m. and is part of an all day event called Warren Wheels. Some of the food trucks that will be at the rally include Motor City Pasty, Detroit House of Mac, and Hearth Wood & Fire Pizza. Admission is free and parking is free. There will also be a beer tent and DJ. Check out the list of food trucks that will be there on the Facebook event page. 

Sunday, June 5th - VegFest @ Eastern Market: After a two year hiatus, VegMichigan's VegFest returns to Eastern Market this weekend! The fest will feature almost 100 vendors in sheds 5 & 6 at Eastern Market, with plant based food, free samples, sustainable shopping, and more. Admission is free. The fest takes place from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Check out the list of vendors and get more info here.

~C

Win Tickets to See Pusha T.

Who: PUSHA T

What: Playing at The Majestic Theatre on June 8, 2022.

Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 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 #pushaT.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on June 7, 2022.

~S

Win Tickets to See TRAITRS with special guest Siamese

Who: TRAITRS with special guest Siamese.

What: Playing Small's on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

Tickets are $10 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 #TRAITRS.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on June 7, 2022.

~S

Win Tickets to See Colin Jost

Who: Colin Jost

What: Performing at The Fillmore Detroit on June 5, 2022.

Tickets are $35-65 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 #Jost.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on June 4, 2022.

~S

Win Tickets to See Caspian, Arms and Sleepers, and Man Mountain

Who: Audiotree Presents: Caspian, Arms and Sleepers, and Man Mountain

What: Playing at The Loving Touch on Sunday, June 5th.

Tickets are $17 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 #Caspian.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on June 4th.

~S