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

Friday & Saturday, February 10th & 11th - The Dirty Show @ The Russell Exhibition Center: Get ready to get dirty this weekend! The Dirty Show returns for its 23rd year, this Friday and Saturday and next Friday and Saturday in Detroit. This event features erotic art, burlesque, and more. The event takes place at the Russell Exhibition Center and tickets start at $45. Purchase yours here. 

Friday, February 10th - The Strains w/ The Firewalkers @ Lager House: This Friday night, the Lager House has a great lineup for you with The Firewalkers, The Strains, and The Stomp Rockets. Cover is only $10, doors open at 8 p.m., and the show starts at 9 p.m. The best part about this show is that it is brought to you by PJ, so for one more night it will be PJ's Lager House! 

Saturday, February 11th - Thirst Wave Black Hearts Ball @ Small's: The Annual Thirst Wave Black Hearts Ball returns to Small's this Saturday night! Dance the night away to industrial, new wave, goth and more from DJ Pleasure Kitten, DJ Elektrosonik, DJ Aaron Hingst and special guest DJ Ken Roberts. There will also be complimentary appetizers and Valentine's treats, late night pizza, and Strawberry Champagne Cocktail specials at the bar! Cover is $7 for 21+ and $10 for 18-20. Doors open at 9 p.m.

Saturday, February 11th - Aye Bay Bay Valentine's Market @ Extra Crispy: Local vintage company Extra Crispy is hosting a Valentine's Market this Saturday afternoon at the Extra Crispy Studios in Southwest Detroit. The event will feature food by No Name Bakery, music by Mr. Ease, coffee by Feinated, Mimosas by Mr. Mimosa, local artists, and vendors. Extra Crispy Studios is located at 4859 Michigan Ave. and the market is open from noon - 5 p.m. They're also having a Rihanna Bowl Party on Sunday. Get details on that here. 

Sunday, February 12th - Twilight Zone Marathon @ Lost River Tiki: If you're looking to skip the Super Bowl this Sunday and get weird instead, head to Lost River for their annual Twilight Zone marathon! Watch Twilight Zone episodes all night long with a specially curated Twilight Zone themed menu, all night happy hour, and food by Gajiza Dumplings. The fun starts at 4 p.m.

~C