Win Tickets to See Mom Jeans wsg Free Throw, Just Friends, and Super American

Who: Mom Jeans wsg Free Throw, Just Friends, and Super American.

What: Playing St.Andrews Hall on Tuesday, September 6th, 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 #MOM.

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

Here's the Scoop on the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival

The Hamtramck Labor Day Festival is one of our favorite annual events! This three-day celebration brings out a really eclectic group of people, has a unique if not odd musical mix of bands, and has reasonable prices on food and drinks. It's also easy to park for free (you might have to walk a block or two, but still) and it's free to get in so you don't have to spend any money to hang out and hear the music if you are tight on cash. 

This year's festival will feature food from local businesses and trucks, carnival rides for all ages, beer and alcohol booths, 2 stages for music and wrestling, and some cool local makers and non-profits will have tables at the event. The city of Hamtramck will also be hosting canoe races and a parade. Musical highlights include ADULT, Zilched, Double Winter, John Salvage and the New Twenty Saints, Shadow Show, Craig Brown Band, Dude, Norcos Y Horchata, and the LEGENDARY POLISH MUSLIMS. 

The HLDF kicks off Saturday, September 3rd, and runs through Labor Day on September 5th, 2022. Music starts around 2 p.m. and ends around 10 p.m. each day.

For the full list of events visit their website here.

~S

Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: August 26-28

Friday, August 26th - S.U.B. Release Show @ Outer Limits Lounge: It has been quite a while since we've heard from Some Uncoordinated Bastards, but they're back and they have some new tunes! They are celebrating the release of their new CD this Friday night at Outer Limits Lounge. Joining them are 
Blank Tape Tax, the Lowcocks, and Lilly Livers. Cover is $10 and the music starts at 8 p.m.

Friday, August 26th - PJ's End of an Era Party #1: In case you haven't heard, PJ officially has sold the Lager House and it truly is an end of an era. Before he officially leaves the building, he's throwing a few parties (that we are sure will be epic) and the first one is this Friday night! The lineup for the End of an Era Party #1 includes The Zotz, The Firewalkers, The Chris Casello Trio, The Cheetahs, and Timmy's Organism. Cover is FREE and the fun starts at 7 p.m. Don't miss it! 

Saturday, August 27th SW Fest: SW Fest returns to Southwest Detroit this Saturday! The fest will start out in the streets during the day, then moves inside The Senate Theater at night. The event will feature over 40 performers and 70 vendors. Admission is free. Head to 6424 Michigan Ave. between 2 p.m. - 11 p.m. to get in on the fun! 

Saturday, August 27th - Clawson Fest: Sean Nasrey, Sean Dunlop, and their team have been hard at work planning the second annual Clawson Fest! This free, family fun event will feature live music, craft food, local artisans, and a kids zone. The bill includes The Bob Mervak Trio, Strange Heart, and Oak City Roots! It's all happening in the parking lot located at 43 S. Main St. in Downtown Clawson from 3-9 p.m. this Saturday.

Saturday, August 27th - Break Anchor @ Cadieux Cafe: Summer may be winding down, but there's still time to get in a few more outdoor shows! This Saturday night, Cadieux Cafe will be bringing Break Anchor to their outdoor stage along with The Mushmen and Killer Diller. Cover is $10 and the fun starts at 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 27th & Sunday, August 28th - Hazel Park Art Fair: Spend the afternoon in Green Acres Park in Hazel Park either Saturday or Sunday this weekend and shop with local artists while you listen to some live music. The Hazel Park Art Fair is one of the best art shows in town in our opinion, with a similar feel to DIY or DUCF, but on a smaller scale. The fair is free to attend and is from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday. For a full list of artists that will be in attendance and musicians that will be performing, click here. 

~C

Learning is Fun, Especially When You Can Have a Pint While You Take in Some Knowledge

Over the last few weeks, the James Webb telescope has given all of us a whole new look at the universe. We have new insight into the creation of our universe,  black holes, and how galaxies merge. This has sparked a whole new interest in what or who is out there. Humans have been looking to the skies to answer some of our most pressing questions for centuries. But, to truly understand where we are today we need to understand the origins of the study of astronomy, starting with Galileo and the “The Dawn of Modern Astronomy”. 

Profs and Pints has invited speaker Prof. Eric H. Ash, a historian of science from Wayne State University, to talk about the origins of astronomy during their latest lecture at Planet Ant on September 18, 2022. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Student tickets are only $13 a piece. Click here to learn  more about the event and to purchase tickets. 

~S

Win Tickets to See Snail Mail at The Majestic Theatre

Who: Snail Mail wsg Momma • Hotline TNT

What: Playing the Majestic Theatre on September 6th, 2022.

Tickets are $23 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 #snail.

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

~S

It's Time to Dally in the Alley!

 

Dally in the Alley is one of our all-time favorite Detroit events. For one day, a small section of Cass Corridor shuts down and people gather to shop local, eat local, drink local, and listen to music. We usually get to see the Detroit Party Marching Band during our adventures and we always find something new that we didn't know about. 

This year's Dally will take place on September 10, 2022. The alley opens at 11 a.m. and stays open for exactly 12 hours.

 Check out this year's musical lineup:

Music Lineup:

Garden Stage:

11:15 Lost Aliens

12:15 The Hourlies

1:15 Burn mARALAGO

2:15 Caveman & Bam Bam

3:15 ZZVAVA

4:15 Tony Paris & the Sugarburn

5:15 SUN ASTROS

6:15 The Honey Pot

7:15 Milk Bath

8:15 Toeheads

9:15 The Hand

Forest Stage:

11:30 Té LaSalle

12:30 Strictly Fine

1:30 Karanjis Soulwater Band

2:30. White Bee

3:30 Valerie Barrymore & Foundation of Funk

4:30. Tart

5:30 BPMusic

6:30. Gwenyth Hayes

7:30 Scolla

8:30. Armani Monte’

9:30 313 The Hard Way

Alley Stage:

12:00 Mirror Monster

1:00 Tangle Parade

2:00 Suburban Knight

3:00 The Indigo Curve

4:00 Matthew Milia

5:00 Twin Deer

6:00 Century Babes

7:00 Handgrenades

8:00 Jah Connery

9:00 Flowz4daze

10:00 J.Santino

*Lighting by Lightshow Bob

West Beer Garden:

12-2: Caleb

2-4: JEM

4-5: Adje

5-6:30: Dr. Poppers

6:30-8: Tyler

8:00-9:30:Perish + Xan Bishop

9:30-11: Jeffrey Woodward

East Beer Garden:

3-4:30: Isaac Prieto

4:30-6: Matthew Jay

6-7:30: Neil V

7:30-8:30: Joe Hix

8:30-9:30: ADMN

9:30-11: Buzz Goree 

To stay hip to all things Dally visit their website or follow them on socials. 

~S

Win Tickets to See Solar Fake w/ Whorticulture and Schedule IV at Small's

Who: Solar Fake w/ Whorticulture and Schedule IV

What: Playing Small's on Tuesday, August 30th.

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 #solar.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on August 29, 2022.

~S

Now Showing at Public Pool: Simone Else "Happy On The Outside (Happy When You're Inside)"

 

For a limited time only, you can view Simone Else's "Happy on the Outside (Happy When You're Inside)" at Public Pool in Hamtramck. This is a "choose your own adventure escape room that will guide you to the realization that life is boring and nothing matters".  Stop searching for meaning and let this amazing Detroit artist show you why it doesn't matter, none of it. 

Gallery hours are Saturdays 1-6  p.m. or by appointment. Public Pool is located at 3309 Caniff Street Hamtramck, MI 48212. Follow Public Pool for more updates here. 

~S

Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: August 19-21

Friday, August 19th - Norcos Y Horchata "Forever Dishevled" Release Show @ Stache International: Norcos Y Horchata are celebrating the release of their debut record this Friday night at Stache International! They will be joined by Frente Norte from Toledo and Jonathan Livingston Seagull. This is a free show, so you can use that money to buy the album on vinyl while you're there instead! It will also be available on cassette, but only online. Give the new album a listen here then head out to see them live Friday night. Doors open at 8 p.m.

Friday, August 19th - Ryan Allen wsg Brad Allen @ Reware Vintage: Reware Vintage will be hosting a special performance with Ryan Allen Friday night. You've seen him play with Extra Arms, Thunderbirds Are Now, and more, but this Friday night you get to see him perform with someone very special, his dad. It's all happening at Reware Vintage in Berkley at the Berkley Cruisefest Afterparty and cover is free. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 20th - Fifth Annual Punk Rock BBQ @ The Old Miami: The annual Punk Rock BBQ will take over The Old Miami this Saturday! Summer is winding down, so spend the day with great music, vendors, and food in one of the best backyards in Detroit! The lineup includes 13 bands, with Dear Darkness, The Cult of Spaceskull, Rough Patch, Caveman Woodman, and Hell Dollars on the list. Jam Jam Striker, Sloppy Joel, and Amado Movado will be DJing. And there will be food from Cold Truth Soft Serve, Topdog Hot Dogs, and Chutney Cat. Check out all of the vendors that will also be on site, as well as the full list of bands, and all of the details here. Cover is $15, 21+ are welcome, and the fun starts at 2 p.m.

Win Tickets to See AEG Presents Comedy Bang! Bang! starring Scott Aukerman

Who: AEG Presents Comedy Bang! Bang! starring Scott Aukerman

What: Playing Royal Oak Music Theatre on August 27th, 2022.

Tickets are $39.75 - $109.75 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 #Comedy.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on August 26th, 2022.

~S

Win Tickets to See DEICIDE "The LEGION 30th Anniversary Tour" wsg Kataklysm, Inhuman Condition, and Nethergate

Who: Sanctuary Detroit and The Crofoot Present DEICIDE "The LEGION 30th Anniversary Tour "wsg Kataklysm, Inhuman Condition, and Nethergate.

What: Playing The Crofoot on Monday, August 29th, 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 #DEICIDE.

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

~S

PJ is Officially Leaving his Lager House

Photo Credit: MLive

PJ is officially stepping down as the patron saint of his Lager House in Corktown. After 15 years of live music, food, and fun he is saying goodbye to the special space that he helped curate and build during some of Detroit's hardest times. In honor of the end of an era, PJ is hosting some end-of-the-road shows to say thank you to the people who spent their nights with him in Corktown.  

The first farewell show will take place on August 26, 2022. The night will feature free performances by The Vibrations, The Firewalkers, The Chris Casselo Trio, The Cheetahs, and Timmy's Organism. The music starts at 7 p.m.

The second farewell show will take place on August 28, 2022, and it will feature free performances by Melvin Davis: Detroit Soul Ambassador, and The Gabriel Brass Band. 

We are sad to see PJ go but so happy to have had so many amazing nights with him and in his space.

~S

Win Tickets to See Clownvis wsg Brett Mercer at Small's

Who: Clownvis wsg Brett Mercer.

What: Playing Small's on August 27th, 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 #Clownvis.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on August 26th, 2022.

~S

Win Tickets to See She Past Away wsg Siamese

Who: She Past Away wsg Siamese.

What: Playing Small's on August 25th, 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 #ShePastAway.

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

~S

Win Tickets to See An Evening with Yacht Rock Revue

Who: An Evening with Yacht Rock Revue.

What: Playing Music Hall Amphitheater on August 21st, 2022.

Tickets are $30/40 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 #Yacht.

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

~S

Win Tickets to See Anthrax & Black Label Society

Who: Anthrax & Black Label Society

What: Playing The Fillmore on August 20th, 2022.

Tickets are $44-$89 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 #Anthrax.

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

~S

Win Tickets to See A Giant Dog w/ Dear Darkness and Grand Heft

Who: A Giant Dog w/ Dear Darkness and Grand Heft

What: Playing Small's on August 17th, 2022.

Tickets are $12 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 #Dog.

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

~S

Hamtramck Music Fest Returns this Weekend!

The Hamtramck Music Fest is one of our favorite annual events. We get to watch some bands we love, we discover a few new projects to get into, and we get to see a lot of friends. This year's triumphant return to Hamtramck promises to be one of the best years yet with great venues and a solid musical lineup. More importantly, August 10th is your last day to get a weekend wristband for $20, they will be going up to $25 on August 11th. Then, the Hamtramck Music Festival will kick off this Thursday, August 11th at Ant Hall/Ghost Light Lounge. Most people come out on Thursday to pick up their weekend passes. If you can't make it to the kick-off celebration, you can pick up your wristbands at Ant Hall's headquarters throughout the weekend. Please note that you can only buy wristbands at Planet Ant throughout the entire weekend. So, if you need to get your tickets before you come out Friday or Saturday, make time to visit The Ant first. 

To learn more about the Hamtramck Music Fest and to see the full lineup of bands and venues click here. We can't wait to see Tart, Audra Kubat, The Bruised Reed, Rough Patch, Strange Heart, The Idiot Kids, Gold Crayon, Milk Bath, Dear Darkness, Handgrenades, Citizen Smile, Amino Acids, Bend, Hell Dollars, and more!

Ant Hall is located at 2320 Caniff, Hamtramck, MI.

~S

Win Tickets to See Los Campesinos! wsg Proper

Who: Los Campesinos! wsg Proper

What: Playing El Club on August 17th, 2022.

Tickets are $17.50 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 #Los.

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

~S

Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: August 5-7

 

Saturday, August 6th - Downtown Brown's Last Show EVER @ St. Andrew's Hall: After 20 years, Downtown Brown is calling it quits and this Saturday night is their last show EVER! The show was originally slated to be at The Shelter, but so many people want to be there that they had to move it upstairs to St. Andrew's Hall. Downtown Brown will be joined by Koffin Kats, Carmel Liburdi, and Hillbilly Knife Fight for this memorable night. Tickets are $15 in advance or $19 at the door. 18+ are welcome and doors open at 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 6th - The Goddamn Gallows @ Small's: The Goddamn Gallows have been on the road most of the summer, but tour is starting to wrap up and they're headed home to play Small's this Saturday night. Rebelmatic and Busby Death Chair will also be playing and tickets are only $15. Pick yours up in advance here. Cover will be $20 at the door. All ages are welcome and doors open at 8 p.m.

Saturday, August 6th - Grease @ The Redford Theatre: Watch one of the best summer movies of all time on the big screen this weekend! The Redford Theatre will be showing Grease twice on Saturday, once at 2 p.m. and then again at 8 p.m. Tickets are only $5 and can be purchased here. 

Sunday, August 7th - FREE Yoga @ Sundays at the Square: After partying all weekend, show your body and mind some love with a yoga session Sunday morning! There's a weekly market in Warren every Sunday and this weekend they will start having free weekly yoga sessions at the market. Yoga at Sundays at the Square will take place from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Warren City Square, off Van Dyke just north of 12 Mile. After yoga, you can shop with dozens of vendors and makers until 12:30 p.m. It will be the start to a nice little Sunday. 

~C

Win Tickets to See Downtown Brown's Last Show EVER!

Who: Downtown Brown - 'Moist & Ridiculous' 20th Anniversary Show and Final Show

What: Playing The Shelter on 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 #Downtown.

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

~S

Win Tickets to See Hanson at Royal Oak Music Theatre

Who: Hanson

What: Playing Royal Oak Music Theatre on August 7, 2022.

Tickets are $39.50 to $79.50 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 #Hanson

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on August 6, 2022.

~S