Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: June 14-16, 2024

Friday, June 14th - Big Life LP Release Show @ Reware Vintage: Big Life has a new EP out and they're celebrating the release this Friday night with an awesome show! They will be taking over Reware Vintage in Berkley for the night and joining them are Pink Spit and Drop Rate. Admission is free, all ages are welcome, and doors open at 7 p.m. Give the new EP, If You Like Bad Ideas, It's A Very Exciting Time, a listen here. 

Friday, June 14th - Boss BBQ @ Small's: Head to Small's this Friday night for BBQ and as much ska as you can handle during Boss BBQ! The lineup for the night includes J. Navarro & The Traitors, Crombies, Killer Diller, Bad Assets, Dirty Notion, and The Old Breed. Renegade Kitchen will be serving up delicious BBQ and DJ Chuck Wren and FCS Soundsystem will provide the tunes between bands. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance here. Doors open at 7 p.m. and all ages are welcome. 

Saturday, June 15th - Pride Prom @ The Crofoot: Pride month continues with Pride Prom this Saturday night at The Crofoot! Head to Pontiac for a night of drinks, dancing, drag queens, and more. There will be performances by Katrina Alexis Monae, Emma Sapphire, and Kourtney Charles, awards for prom royalty, a photo booth, and even themed cocktails. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased here. 18+ are welcome and doors open at 7 p.m.

Sunday, June 16th - Cosmic Psychos 40th Anniversary @ Small's: Celebrate 40 years of Cosmic Psychos this Sunday night at Small's! Also on the bill are Nine Pound Hammer and the one and only Bill Kozy's Rising Force. Tickets are $22 in advance or $25 at the door. Get your advance tickets here. Doors open at 7 p.m. and all ages are welcome for this one too! 

~C