Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: September 30 - October 2

There are a TON of great shows happening this weekend and we are even giving away tickets to some of them! So, check out the full feed at hipindetroit.com to get details on those and don't forget to always check our event listings. We try to update them every weekend, but you can always add your event/show to the list too! Here are our picks for this weekend...

Saturday, October 1st & Sunday, October 2nd - Detroit Harvest Fest & Food Truck Rally: The Dequindre Cut will be full of food trucks, live music, and more this weekend for Detroit Harvest Fest! This event will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. There will be over 60 food trucks along The Cut, you can check out the full list here. There will also be 6 stages with live music and lots of family fun if you have kids that you want to bring along. Admission to the fest is $5 for most, but those under 3 or 65+ get in for free. Head to DetroitHarvestFest.com for more info. 

Saturday, October 1st - Mustard Plug and Big D & The Kids Table @ Small's: Small's has an AWESOME show lined up for this Saturday night! The bill includes Michigan's own Mustard Plug with Big D & The Kids Table, John Bunkley & the Leaving Lifted, and St. Thomas Boys Academy. Tickets to see this awesome show are only $22 and you can purchase yours in advance here. (If you're reading this early enough, you might still have a chance to win tickets too!) Tickets will be $25 at the door. All ages are welcome and doors open at 7 p.m. 

Saturday, October 1st - Final "End of an Era" Show at PJ's Lager House: Over the past several weeks, PJ's Lager House has been hosting some awesome shows to bid PJ farewell before the new owners take over The Lager House. This Saturday night is the last show in the series. Admission is free. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. Check out the night's lineup below.

12:00- 1am Craig Brown Band

10:40-11:25 Handgrenades

9:30-10:10 The Strains

8:30-9:00 Wine Stoned Cowboys

7:30-8:00 Tino G's Dumpster Machine

7:00-7:20 Don “Doop” Duprie (solo)

Saturday, October 1st - Marble Bar Seven Year Anniversary: Marble Bar is celebrating 7 years of existence and they're throwing amazing parties all weekend long! Things kick off on Friday night with Tim Sweeney & Ted Krisko, but the main event starts on Saturday. They will be hosting a 12 Hour Party that starts at 9 p.m. on Saturday and goes all night long until 9 a.m. on Sunday! There will be 10 DJs performing throughout the night at advance tickets start at $10. 21+ are welcome.

Sunday, October 2nd - Napoleon Dynamite LIVE! @ The Flagstar Strand Theatre: Watch one of the funniest movies of all time, then have a conversation with the cast! This Sunday evening, the folks from The Crofoot will be bringing Napoleon, Uncle Rico, and Pedro to The Flagstar Strand Theatre in Pontiac to hang out with you! The crowd will watch Napoleon Dynamite and then the cast members will chat with the crowd! We were able to enjoy this experience right before the pandemic and it was an amazing night full of laughs. Don't miss it this time around! Tickets are $35 and selling quickly! Get yours here!

~C

Win Tickets to See The Gaslight Anthem w/ Special Guest Jeff Rosenstock

Who: The Gaslight Anthem w/ Special Guest Jeff Rosenstock

What: Playing The Fillmore on Sunday, October 2, 2022.

Tickets are $29-$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 #Gaslight.

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

~S

Win Tickets to See Me First and the Gimme Gimmes!

Who: Me First and the Gimme Gimmes wsg Son Rompe Pera

What: Playing St. Andrew's Hall on Sunday, October 2, 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 #Gimme.

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

~S

Win Tickets to See Mike Birbiglia Live!

Who: Mike Birbiglia Live!

What: Performing at The Fillmore Detroit on Monday, October 3, 2022.

Tickets are $25-$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 #Mike.

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

~S

Win Tickets to See Wolf Alice - North American Fall 2022 Tour

Who: Wolf Alice - N. American Fall 2022 Tour wsg Luna Li

What: Playing The Fillmore on Tuesday, October 4, 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 #Wolf.

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

~S

 

Win Tickets to See Moderat at The Fillmore

 

Who: Moderat

What: Playing The Fillmore on Saturday, October 1, 2022.

Tickets start at $35 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 #Moderat.

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

~S

Win Tickets to See Mustard Plug and Big D & The Kids Table wsg John Bunkley & the Leaving Lifted and St. Thomas Boys Academy

Who: Mustard Plug and Big D & The Kids Table wsg John Bunkley & The Leaving Lifted, and St. Thomas Boys Academy

What: Playing Small's on Saturday, October 1, 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 #MustardPlug.

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

~S

Win Tickets to See Sueco at El Club

Who: Sueco

What: Playing El Club on Saturday, October 1, 2022.

Tickets are $31 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 #Sueco.

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

~S

This Weekend: DIY Street Fair + the Funky Ferndale Art Fair

This weekend, Downtown Ferndale will be overtaken with art, music, food, and the DIY spirit. Two yearly festivals will close down 9 Mile for the weekend to celebrate maker culture and community.

DIY Street Fair will take over the East side of 9 Mile this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The three-day festival features over 150 makers, 15 bands (including national acts), and a variety of food and drinks.  This year's musical acts include Flobots, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Haley Heyndrickx, and the Passalacqua reunion that we have been dreaming of. There is even a cool yoga session you can be a part of!

The West side of 9 Mile will have more of a fine art vibe. Think investment pieces that you hang in the living room or something hand blown that took years to learn how to craft. There are around 100 artists and 30 writers/authors that are featured on this side of the city. The FFAF will also be open all three days!

Both festivals are free to attend all weekend. Parking can be hard to find, but if you are willing to pay, Credit Union One and The dot are the easiest places to park. There will be food trucks at both events, but all of Downtown Ferndale's restaurants will be open and happy to serve you if you want to get out of the sun and off your feet for a little bit.

You can learn more about DIY here.

You can learn more about the Funky Ferndale Art Fair here.

~S

Win Tickets to See MESHUGGAH wsg Torche at Royal Oak Music Theatre

Who: AEG Presents MESHUGGAH wsg Torche.

What: Playing Royal Oak Music Theatre on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

Tickets are $38-$69 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 #Meshuggah.

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

~S

Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: September 16-18

We already told you about Frankenfest happening this Saturday at Fort Wayne! Here are some other fun things going on this weekend! 

Saturday, September 17th - PJ's End of an Era Free Show #5 @ PJ's Lager House: In case you somehow haven't heard, PJ has sold the Lager House and will soon be turning over the keys to a new owner. Before he leaves, he's been throwing some epic free shows, with the fifth installment happening this Saturday. This week's lineup includes The Cult of Spaceskull, Detroit442, Tin Foil, Screw, and Haf-Life. Cover is free, doors open at 7 p.m., and Haf-Life kicks things off at 7:30. 

Saturday, September 17th - CAT PARTY @ Tangent Gallery: This Saturday, it's all about the kitty cats at Tangent Gallery! Punx for Paws is holding a benefit for Detroit Alley Cats with live music, art, DJs, vendors, and more. Some of the acts performing include Caveman & Bam Bam, Dr. Haj, and The Hourlies. The event goes all day, from 2 p.m. - 2 a.m. and cover is $20. 

Sunday, September 18th - Murphy's Law @ Small's: New York Hardcore band Murphy's Law will hit the stage at Small's this Sunday night! They will be joined by Death In Custody, Super Devil, and Last Call In Jonestown. Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door. Purchase your tickets online here. All ages are welcome and doors open at 6:30 p.m.

~C

Win Tickets to See Ginger Root at El Club

Who: Ginger Root

What: Playing El Club on Monday, September 19, 2022.

Tickets are $23.40 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 #Ginger

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on September 18, 2022.

~S

Win Tickets to See The Get Up Kids wsg Sparta

Who: The Get Up Kids wsg Sparta

What: Playing The Crofoot on Tuesday, September 20, 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 #GetUp.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on Monday, September 19.

~S

Win Tickets to See Murphy's Law wsg Death In Custody, Super Devil and Last Call In Jonestown

Who: Murphy's Law wsg Death In Custody, Super Devil and Last Call In Jonestown

What: Playing Small's on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 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 #Law.

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on September 17, 2022.

~S

This Thursday: Eastern Market After Dark

This Thursday, the streets of Eastern Market will come alive with art, interactive experiences, installations, music, and community. Eastern Market After Dark is one of our favorite yearly events! It's always interesting, always different, and entirely free to attend.

Over 40 galleries and 4 different sheds will be active for this year's event. There is generally a mixture of food trucks, places to get drinks, and local makers throughout the event, but this is mostly about seeing and experiencing art and artists.

Participating in the greater market activities for the evening are:

Bea's Squeeze
Detroit City Distillery
Detroit Hustle Harder
Eastern Market Brewing Company
ESP Detroit
Henry The Hatter
Keep Growing Detroit
Motown Mopeds
OmniCorp Detroit
Savvy Chic Trends
Well Done Goods
...and more

You do not need a ticket to attend EMAD and you can generally park for free somewhere in the area. It might take a while to find a spot and you might have to do some walking, so rethink those heels so that you can have fun and make it around all the different installations. The fun starts at 6 p.m. and ends around 11 p.m. You can learn more about the event here.

~S

Win Tickets to See La Dispute wsg Sweetpill, Pictoria Vark

Who: La Dispute wsg Sweetpill, Pictoria Vark.

What: Playing The Crofoot Ballroom Friday, September 16, 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 #Dispute.

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

Win Tickets to See Arlo Parks wsg Del water Gap

Who: Arlo Parks wsg Del water Gap

What: Playing The Majestic Theatre on September 16, 2022.

Tickets are $30.50 in advance and $36 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 #Arlo.

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

~S

Win Tickets to See Haunt w/ Seven Sisters, Intranced, and Ommnus

Who: Haunt w/ Seven Sisters, Intranced, and Ommnus.

What: Playing Small's September 15, 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 #Haunt.

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

~S

Win Tickets to See Alexisonfire wsg Elliott.

Who: Alexisonfire wsg Elliott.

What: Playing the Fillmore Detroit on September 15,2022.

Tickets are $40-$70 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 #ALEXISONFIRE.

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

~S

Win Tickets to See Chet Faker at St. Andrew's Hall

Who: Chet Faker

What: Playing St. Andrew's Hall on Wednesday, September 14th, 2022.

Tickets are $35 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 #FAKER.

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

~S

New Music from Middle-Out

There's a newer pop-punk band in the area and they just released their debut EP last week! Middle-Out is a three piece featuring members of Break Anchor, Small Stresses, and Suburban Medicine. Their new EP Bender features 6 songs and the band even has a music video out for the second track, "Out of Breath". Check out the music video below and then give the whole EP a listen below that. 

Middle-Out will be celebrating their new release on Saturday, September 10th at Stache International. They will be joined by Versus/Versus and Paranormal Paratroopers. Cover is only $5 at the door and 21+ are welcome. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the music starts at 9. 

~C

Win Tickets to See The Afghan Whigs wsg Pink Mountain

Who: The Afghan Whigs wsg Pink Mountain.

What: Playing Saint Andrew's Hall on September 12th, 2022.

Tickets are $35 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 #Afghan.

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

~S

Win Tickets to See Jimmy Eat World wsg Charly Bliss

Who: Jimmy Eat World wsg Charly Bliss.

What: Playing St.Andrew's Hall on Sunday, September 11th, 2022.

Tickets are $42-$76 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 #Jimmy.

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

~S

Win Tickets to See PERTURBATOR + HEALTH at El Club

 

Who: PERTURBATOR wsg HEALTH

What: Playing El Club on September 11th, 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 #perturbator.

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

~S

Win Tickets to See MICHELLE wsg Isa Reyes

Who: MICHELLE wsg Isa Reyes.

What: Playing The Loving Touch on September 11th, 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 #MICHELLE.

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

~S

FrankenFest Returns to Detroit for its Second Year this September

Do you like the creepy and the kooky, the mysterious and spooky? Maybe you are into the all-together ooky? If you love all things macabre, you will love FrankenFest.

FrankenFest features a very carefully curated group of makers alongside a few thrilling attractions and activities for all different ages. This one-day celebration of all things freaky features "the area's most intriguing vendors stitched together with a showcase of literary guests, haunt aficionados, and paranormal experts". It's the perfect pre-Fall activity and a great way to get into the spooky spirit of the upcoming season.

FrankenFest will take over Historic Fort Wayne for the second year on Saturday, September 17, 2022. It is free to get into the festival and to park on the grounds. There will be a variety of food trucks on location for you to have a meal or a treat and there are a few paid activities that you might want to check out while you are there, so bring a little cash just in case.

You can learn more about the festival on their website here and you can follow along with them on social media here.

~S

Win Tickets to See Boris with Nothing.

Who: Boris with Nothing.

What: Playing the Magic Stick on September 7, 2022.

Tickets are $ 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 #Boris.

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