Hip In Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: June 16-18

Friday, June 16th - Bill Kozy's Rising Force @ Outer Limits Lounge: There are some bands that we will tell you to go see every time that they have a show and Bill Kozy's Rising Force is one of those bands. This Friday night they will be hitting the stage at Outer Limits along with Detroit 442 and The Strains. Cover is only $5 and the fun starts at 9 p.m.

Friday, June 16th - Small's Summer BBQ w/ Elvis Hitler: Small's is getting you in the mood for summer with a BBQ and a great show this Friday night! The lineup include Elvis Hitler, The Gas Hounds, and The Slot Rockets. Renegade Kitchen will be serving up the BBQ, with ribs, wings, brisket, pork, mac & cheese, coleslaw, and cornbread all on the menu. $12 gets you in the door and make sure to bring some extra cash for food too! (If you aren't hungry when you get there, you will be once you smell all the delicious smells!) 18+ are welcome and doors open at 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 17th - The Beggars' Release Show @ The Loving Touch: The Beggars have a new album out on Jett Plastic Recordings and they're celebrating the release this Saturday night! Catch them at The Loving Touch with The Hourlies and The Bad Magnets. All ages are welcome. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased in advance here. Doors open at 7 p.m. Keep an eye on The Beggars' bandcamp for the new album Stinks Like Rock 'N' Roll  here. 

Saturday, June 17th - Pee-Wee's Big Adventure @ The Senate Theater: Whether you're an 80's kid or just like weird, fun movies, you'll want to make your way to The Senate Theater this Saturday night! They will be showing Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (1985). Tickets are only $6 and can be purchased here. Doors open at 7 p.m., the organ overture starts at 7:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 8. 

Sunday, June 18th - Dead Father's Day @ Planet Ant: This Sunday is Father's Day, so if your dad is around, give him a call, give him a hug, give him a gift, or all of the above. If he's not around, you may want to check out Planet Ant's Sketch Show "Dead Father's Day". The show will be performed live on stage one time only, this Sunday at 8 p.m. Wondering what this show is all about? "Dead Father's Day is a sketch comedy show about fathers… dead fathers. And dead-beat fathers. And undead fathers. While we can't replace your dead dad with a robot one, we can give you a funny sketch comedy show on Father's Day." Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here. Doors open at 7 p.m. 

~C