Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: July 12 - 14, 2024

Friday, July 12th - Sunday, July 14th - Pig & Whiskey: Downtown Ferndale is the place to be this weekend because Pig & Whiskey is back! Head to the area of Troy & Woodward for food trucks, whiskey, live music, and a whole lot of fun! This year the headlining acts are Lucero on Friday, The Black Lips on Saturday, and Too Many Zooz on Sunday. Local favorites like Jackson & The Poolsharks, Craig Brown Band, and Winestoned Cowboys will be there too! Check out the full schedule for the weekend here. The festival goes from 5 p.m. - midnight on Friday, 11 a.m. - midnight on Saturday, and 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free before 6 p.m. on Friday and before 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and $10 after. 

Saturday, July 13th & Sunday, July 14th - The Oddities & Curiosities Expo: The Oddities & Curiosities Expo returns to the Suburban Collection Showplace this weekend! Head to Novi for two days of shopping all things odd, from taxidermy, to creepy clothing, to horror themed artwork, to antiques and everything in between. Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased here. Hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday. 

Saturday, July 13th - Killing Pixies @ The Sanctuary: Killing Pixies have a new record out and they're celebrating the release this Saturday night at The Sanctuary. Joining them are Self Absorbed, Unity, and Riot Course. Tickets are $14 in advance and can be purchased here. All ages are welcome. 

Sunday, July 14th - Detroit Kite Festival @ Belle Isle: Let's go fly a kite this Sunday afternoon! Meet on the Cricket Field at Belle Isle for the 6th Annual Detroit Kite Festival! The event takes place from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bring your own kite from home, buy one on site, or just come watch! There will also be food and drinks available for purchase and live music. Admission is free, but you'll have to have a park pass or buy a day pass to get on the island. 

~C