Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: June 7 -9, 2024

Friday, June 7th - Shadow Show @ Simpsons Records: Shadow Show just got home from a European Tour and they're playing a free show this Friday night! Head to Simpsons Records to see them, Eck!, and Coffer (a new duo in town). Doors open at 7 p.m. and BYOB. Simpsons Records is located at 2961 E. McNichols in Detroit. 

Friday, June 7th - Fell Ruin 10 Year Anniversary @ The Sanctuary: Fell Ruin is celebrating their 10 year anniversary this Friday night at The Sanctuary! Joining them for the evening are Temple of the Fuzz Witch, Mammon, and Baazlvaat. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online here. All ages are welcome and doors open at 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 8th & Sunday, June 9th - Motor City Pride: Motor City Pride returns to Downtown Detroit this Saturday and Sunday! Head to Hart Plaza for live music, drag performances, DJs, and more! Don't forget about the Pride parade on Sunday at noon too! It starts at Fort & Griswold, heads down Griswold to Jefferson, and then over to Hart Plaza. Parade viewing is free and admission to the festival is only $5. Hours: Saturday from 1-9 p.m. and Sunday from 12:30-7 p.m. Check out the full schedule of events here. 

Saturday, June 8th - Viva Las Vegas @ Redford Theatre: Elvis fans unite this Saturday at the Redford Theatre! The theatre will be having a matinee showing of the oh so popular Elvis film, Viva Las Vegas. The movie will start at 2 p.m., with doors opening at 1 and the organ overture starting at 1:30. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and kids. Get yours here. 

Friday, June 7th - Sunday, June 9th - OPEN Outdoors @ Michigan Central: Bummed that you missed out on the big concert at Michigan Central Thursday night, or want to keep the fun going? Head to the station this Friday - Sunday for free outdoor concerts daily, and they're all free! These are a bit smaller in scale, but we're sure they will still be super fun! The concerts go from noon - 10 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Sunday. Some of the acts performing include Bevlove, Nick Speed, Ben Sharkey, and more. Plus there will be food trucks and live art installations too! Get all of the details here. 

~C