Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: July 29-31

Friday, July 29th - The Crofoot Fifteen: The Crofoot is celebrating 15 years of existence this Friday night and they're throwing a big party and the lineup is pretty stellar! It includes Dashboard Confessional, Anberlin, Craig Owens, The Juliana Theory, and Crashing Cairo. There will also be food trucks and retro arcade games. There are still some tickets available and you can purchase yours here for $49.50. There is also a 4-pack of tickets available at a discounted rate of $28.75 each. So, grab 3 friends and save some dough. Doors open early at 4 p.m. and all ages are welcome. 

Saturday, July 30th - Macabre w/ Child Bite @ The Sanctuary: This Saturday night, Macabre will come to town to play The Sanctuary. They will be joined by Detroit's own Child Bite as well as Bear Mace and Acid Witch. Tickets are $22 and can be purchased in advance here. All ages are welcome and things kick off at 7 p.m.

Saturday,  July 30th - Shadow Show @ Outer Limits: Shadow Show just got back from a European Tour recently and they're ready to play a show at home! Catch them at Outer Limits Lounge this Saturday night along with Amy Darling from Nashville and The Knee-Hi's from Chicago. DJ Jam Jam and DJ Alr!ght will also be there spinning tunes all night. Cover is $10 and the fun starts at 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 30th - Thirst Wave + Blender @ Small's: Head to Small's this Saturday night for New Wave + Retro Alternative Thirst Wave favorites and Mike Mouyanis' birthday! DJs for the night include Pleasure Kitten, Aaron Hingst Elektrosonik, and Pink Noise. Cover is $5 for 21+
and $10 for 18-20. Doors open at 9 p.m.

Sunday, July 31st - MarBazaar @ Marble Bar: Sip, snack, and shop at Marble Bar this Sunday while raising money for charities that protect reproductive rights. MarBazaar will feature makers, vintage sellers, designers, artists, and DJs. The lineup of DJs for the day includes DJ Psycho, Dr. Popper, and Something Blue. There will also be a dunk tank and food from The Balkan House. MarBazaar is open to all ages from 4-8 p.m. and 21+ from 8-10 p.m. Get all of the details and stay in the loop leading up to the day of the event by RSVPing to the Facebook event here.

~C

Win Tickets to See The Goddamn Gallows w/ Rebelmatic and Busby Death Chair

Who: The Goddamn Gallows w/ Rebelmatic and Busby Death Chair.

What: Playing Small's August 6, 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 #GG.

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

~S

Win Tickets to See OWTH Acoustic ft. Seth Anderson wsg Pancho Villa's Skull

 

Who: OWTH Acoustic ft. Seth Anderson wsg Pancho Villa's Skull.

What: Playing Small's on August 4th, 2022.

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 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 #OWTH.

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

~S

Hey Makers! It's Time to Apply for the Detroit Urban Craft Fair!

2021 group photo by Doug Coombe

(Yes, that is Sadie waving her arms in the back)

This is a call to all the makers that want to get their goods into local homes this holiday season. It's time to apply to the Detroit Urban Craft Fair! Every year, this highly curated event elevates its selection and offers something new to its shoppers. It is a truly one-of-a-kind weekend experience that you can only get in Detroit. That being said, a lot of people want to be a part of this event, so it's not as easy to get in as you might hope it would be. You have to apply (that part is easy in theory) and be approved for the show. How do you get approved? You COMPLETELY fill out every section of the application, no matter how boring or mundane. Then, take some time and really sell who you are, what you do, and how you think it would elevate this year's event. What are you going to have on your table, how will it be laid out, and why do you think people have to have this under their holiday trees?  The more creative you are in crafting your application, the more likely you are to be picked by the jury of people that will be making the selections. Around 120 makers will make it into this show and then they will start to announce all the cool things that they have cooked up for the show. So, if you want in, set aside some time, get creative with your words and photos, and apply to be a part of one of the most magical local events this December.

The Detroit Urban Craft Fair will take place on December 2nd ,3rd and 4th, 2022 at The Masonic Temple in Detroit. You can learn more about The Detroit Urban Craft Fair here and you can apply to be a part of this year's show here. Follow DUCF on social media to keep up with them all year long here.

~S

Win Tickets to See Sleigh Bells at The Magic Stick

Who: Sleigh Bells

What: Playing The Magic Stick on August 3rd, 2022.

Tickets are $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 #SleighBells

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

~C

Win Tickets to See Coheed & Cambria with Alkaline Trio @ The Crofoot Festival Grounds

Who: Coheed & Cambria "A Window of the Waking Mind Tour" with Alkaline Trio and Mothica

What: Playing The Crofoot Festival Grounds on August 2nd, 2022

Tickets are $39.50 in advance 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 #Coheed

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on Monday, August 1st. 

~C

Win Tickets to See The Regrettes at The Magic Stick

Who: The Regrettes with Jackie Hayes

What: Playing The Magic Stick on August 2nd, 2022.

Tickets are $22 in advance and $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 #Regrettes

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on Monday, August 1st.

~C

Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: July 22-24

Friday, July 22nd - Sunday, July 24th - Stroh Down @ Outer Limits Lounge: OLL is hosting a three day festival with over a dozen bands this weekend! The lineup includes Werewolf Jones, Tin Foil, Stools, Toeheads, John Salvage & New Twenty Saints, Hello Dollars, Loose Koozies, Kelly Jean Caldwell, and more. $10 gets you into all three nights. Plus, during the day on Saturday and Sunday there will be events too! Saturday, they will host the Schlitzkrieg Record Swap from noon - 6 p.m. and on Sunday Fleatroit will be taking over from noon - 6 p.m.

Friday, July 22nd - Food Not Class Fundraiser @ The Wastement: It's been awhile since we've been to a basement show, but this bill might get us to venture to the underworld once again! Break Anchor will be playing The Wastement in Warren along with Suburban Delinquents, Lily Livers, and Bastardous (who hasn't played a show in quite some time). Cover is $7 at the door with proceeds going to Food Not Class. Things kick off at 7 p.m. and The Wastement can be found at 8172 Francine St. in Warren.

Friday, July 22nd - Cheapshow @ PJ's Lager House: Don't miss Cheapshow Friday night at PJ's Lager House along with Paper Lanterns, Midwest Flair, and Thanks I'm Trying. Cover to see these four bands is only $10 and 21+ are welcome. Doors open at 8 p.m. Carmel Liburdi will be playing with Cheapshow and she just had a birthday. So, make sure to wish her a happy birthday if you see her at the show!

Saturday, July 23rd - Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum @ Small's: This one is sold out, but it's so cool that we had to put it on our list for this weekend! Michael C. Hall's band Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum is playing Small's this Saturday night! Maybe somehow, if you're really lucky, you can manage to find someone that is willing to sell you a ticket. Lorelei K is joining them for the evening and doors open at 8 p.m.

Friday, July 22nd and Saturday, July 23rd - The Wizard of Oz @ The Redford Theatre: Beat the heat and escape to the "Merry Old Land of Oz" this weekend at The Redford Theatre. The Redford is already a magical place to see a movie and we can't think of a better place to watch The Wizard of Oz on the big screen! Showings will take place on Friday at 8 p.m., and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are only $5 and can be purchased in advance here. 

~C

Win Tickets to See The Crofoot's 15th Anniversary Celebration ft. Dashboard Confessional, Anberlin, Craig Owens, The Juliana Theory, and Crashing Cairo

Who: The Crofoot's 15th Anniversary Celebration featuring Dashboard Confessional, Anberlin, Craig Owens, The Juliana Theory, and Crashing Cairo.

What: Playing The Crofoot Festival Grounds on Friday, July 29, 2022

Tickets are $28.75-$49.95 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 #Crofoot.

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

~S

Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: July 15-17

 

Friday, July 15th - Maray Fuego, Carmel Liburdi, and Lrad @ Spread Art: Spend the evening with some great singer songwriters in Detroit at Spread Art this Friday night. The lineup includes Maray Fuego, Carmel Liburdi, and Lrad. (MX Wander is no longer on the bill.) Cover is donation based with a suggestion of $10. All ages are welcome. Doors open at 8 p.m.

Friday, July 15th - Bend @ PJ's Lager House: Bend is a newer band to the scene with some faces that you've seen before. The trio includes Kyle Green, Ben Wixson, and Robert Duncan. Give them a listen here. Bend will be joined by Grand Heft and Gold Crayon. Cover is $10, doors open at 8, and the bands start around 9. 

Friday, July 15th - Caveman & Bam Bam with Carbon Decoy and Brenda @ The Old Miami: Things are going to get wild in the Cass Corridor on Friday night! Caveman & Bam Bam are set to hit the stage at The Old Miami along with Carbon Decoy and Brenda. The fun starts at 9 p.m. and $5 gets you in the door. Don't forget, The Old Miami has one of the best backyards in town! So, that's just one more reason to head to this show. 

Saturday, July 16th - Something Cold @ UFO Factory: Cool off with Something Cold at UFO Factory this Saturday night! They'll bring the fog machines and the industrial music. You just need to bring yourself and $5 to get in the door. Things kick off at 10 p.m.

Sunday, July 17th - Detroit Festival of Books @ Eastern Market: Calling all bookworms! Detroit Festival of Books returns to Eastern Market this Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The festival will feature vendors selling all sorts of books, from comic books, to rare books, to antique books, to just normal books. There will also be music provided by DJ Seven Whales and Treat Dreams and Delray BBQ will be on site. It's all happening in Shed 5 this Sunday and admission is free. 

Friday, July 15th - Sunday, July 17th - Blake's Lavender Market: If you're looking to escape the city for a bit this weekend, take a day trip to Armada to Blake's Farms for the Lavender Market. There will be over 100 vendors and artisans for you to shop with while you sip on lavender lemonade and Blake's Hard Cider. Admission is $12 and parking is free. Kids 12 and under also get in free. Get all of the details here. 

~C

New Music & Video from Child Bite

Child Bite has three new songs out on a new split with Multicult! Head over to Bandcamp to check out the new tracks and order a digital copy or vinyl. Check out the music video for "Pass the Glue" off the new split below. 

~C

New Music from Norcos Y Horchata

 

Norcos Y Horchata recently released their debut LP, Forever Disheveled. The album is available digitally on Bandcamp and is streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and more. You can also pre-order the album on vinyl here. The band will be celebrating the release of the new album on August 19th at Stache International with Frente Norte and Jonathan Livingston Seagull. Keep an eye on Norcos Y Horchata's Facebook page and Instagram for details on this show and other upcoming shows. 

~C

Win Tickets to See BIKINI KILL wsg XV and CB Radio Gorgeous

UPDATE: This show has been postponed. 

Who: AEG Presents BIKINI KILL wsg XV, and CB Radio Gorgeous

What: Playing at Royal Oak Music Theatre on July 23, 2022.

Tickets are $39.50 in advance and $45 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 #KILL.

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

~S

Hamtramck Fest 2022 Wristbands are On Sale NOW

Pictured: Dear Darkness at HMF

Hamtramck Music Fest will be returning to Ham-town to take over the city for one long weekend this August. There were over 600 bands that applied for this year's festival and over 20 venues that have agreed to participate in this year's event. We don't know everyone who is playing yet, but we do know that you can save money and guarantee that you can go to every show you want to by buying your wristband band early.

Early bird wristbands are only $20 for the whole weekend. You can choose to pick them up at HMF headquarters on opening night or have them sent to your home if you order them early enough. Either way, if you plan on going, get your wristband early and save yourself some money and time!

Learn more and get your wristband here. Take a peak at the bands that have been announced so far here. 

~S

Reware Vintage is Bringing Back The Magical AV Cart Movie Experience

 

Do the Gen Xers and Millennials remember how cool it was when the teacher rolled in the AV cart? You knew it was going to be a good day!

Reware Vintage wants to give you that same sense of magic when they roll their AV cart out on July 15th to play Madonna's first-ever concert film "The Virgin Tour Live", recorded on May 25th, 1985 at Cobo Center in Detroit!

You are invited to bring your own drinks and snacks to watch the film for free at Reware Vintage. Mix, mingle and shop at 7 p.m. and the film starts at 8 p.m. Reware Vintage is located at 2965 12 Mile Road Berkley, MI 48072.

~S

Win Tickets to See Sad Summer Festival Presented by Journeys featuring Waterparks, Neck Deep Mayday Parade + More

Who: Sad Summer Festival Presented by Journeys featuring Waterparks, Neck Deep, Mayday Parade, State Champs, Hot Mulligan, The Summer Set, Hot Milk, and Magnolia Park

What: Playing The Crofoot Festival Grounds on July 20, 2022.

Tickets are $49 - $99 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 #SadSummer.

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

~S

Win Tickets to See Foxing wsg Greet Death and Home Is Where

Who: Foxing wsg Greet Death and Home Is Where.

What: Playing @ The Loving Touch on Saturday, July 23, 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 #FOXING.

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

~S

J'adore Detroit X Roots to Rise Detroit Know Babes Want Rights

We have heard a lot of people saying they are angry and they want to do something, but they don't know what to do. The overturning of Roe v Wade is simply unacceptable. We firmly believe that every person who is able to give birth should have the right to handle their own medical choices with their doctors, PERIOD. We want to make sure that access to abortion stays legal and safe in Michigan and is codified into federal law as soon as possible. J'adore Detroit and Roots to Rise Detroit believe the same thing and have put together an event to help connect like-minded people and to help educate those of us that are feeling angry, lost, and unsure of what we can do to make a difference in our communities, our state, and ultimately on a federal level. 

On July 12th, Babes Want Rights "will focus on providing our community with the information, resources, and support to take action and make informed choices toward protecting our fundamental rights and marginalized groups." The conversation will be led by a panel of professionals who specialize in various topics surrounding access to reproductive healthcare, this includes Dr. Brooke B. Buys, Ph.D., MSW, Bonsitu Kitaba, Deputy Legal Director - ACLU, and Dr. Audrey Lance, MD. They will discuss "information and actions surrounding the amendment and ballot and resources and information surrounding the current and the possible future of women's reproductive rights in Michigan". They also hope to "provide support, and coping tools, and create alliances through the community." 

Doors open at 2:00 p.m. for mingling, cocktails, and snacks, and the panel discussion will run from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. J'adore Detroit is located at 2501 Russell St. KGsweets will be providing some cookies and Social Hour Cocktails will be providing some sips at the event. It is 100% free to attend, but you have to RSVP here so they can get an idea of how many seats to get out and how many snacks they need to have. This is a great place for people who are angry and want to take action to find a pathway and some people who also want to do the same thing.

~S

Niagara is Having Her First Solo Art Show in 10 + Years

It's been over a decade since punk rock front women and artist Niagara has held a solo art show. Her femme fatale pop art is iconic and powerful. The woman she paints know who they are and what they want and aren't going to stop until they get it. COVID made her realize that what she wanted was to paint so she got to work and she painted like there was no tomorrow, because for a little while we all weren't sure if tomorrow was going to come.

Niagara will be opening her first solo gallery in a decade at Edo Gallery this Saturday, July 9th. The opening will feature Danny Kroha (Demolition Doll Rods and The Gories) and DJ Alr!ght spinning rock and exotic punk tunes with a special performance by Warren Defever (His Name Is Alive) at 9:30 p.m. There will also be a limited number of prints signed by the artist.  There will be indoor and outdoor spaces to explore and you can make a reservation to have a meal at EDO Ramen House to ensure that you have access to the limited edition print and the ability to see the show opening night.

To learn more about the event click here.

~S

Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: July 1-4

Friday, July 1st - Monday, July 4th - Royal Oak Taco Fest: Tacos are being celebrated again this weekend in Metro Detroit! This time around, the fest is taking place in Royal Oak. There will be over 35 food vendors, tequila, live music, axe throwing, taco and hot pepper eating contests, and more. Some of the acts performing include James Linck & Stevie Soul, Pancho Villa's Skull, and Stone Clover. Check out the full lineup here. Tickets start at $7 and can be purchased online here. 

Saturday, July 2nd - Monday, July 4th - Clawson 4th of July Celebration: Clawson is celebrating the 4th of July all weekend long! They'll have a carnival Saturday - Monday, a Arts & Crafts Fair on Sunday and Monday, a Parade and Fireworks on Monday, and live music on Sunday and Monday. Some of the acts playing include Greater Alexander, Ryan Dillaha, Oak City Roots, and Strange Heart. Get all of the details on the weekend's festivities here. 

Sunday, July 3rd - Child Bite @ The Loving Touch: Child Bite is currently out on tour and this Sunday they return home to play The Loving Touch. They've encountered a few mishaps while on the road, so they could use a warm welcoming and a great crowd for their homecoming. Plus, it's been quite a while since they've played at home, so you won't want to miss it! Child Bite will be joined by Psychic Graveyard, Womb Worm, and Drug Toilet. Tickets are $13 and can be purchased here. All ages are welcome and doors open at 7 p.m. Check out Child Bite's new music video that premiered this week here. 

Monday, July 4th - Hoe Army Car Wash & 4th of July Celebration on Breckenridge: Get your car washed for a great cause this Monday then stick around for the fun! Hoe Army is hosting a car wash with proceeds going to Michigan Abortion Funds from 3-6 p.m. Then from 6-10 p.m, there will be live music from Rough Patch, Muhal, Milk Bath, Soul Grinder, Urine Hell, and Solicitor. There will also be food, vendors, and a bounce house for kids. Head to Hoe Army's Instagram for more info. 

~C