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