What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (June 11-17)

By Metro Times editorial staff on Tue, Jun 10, 2025 at 3:27 pm

Select events happening in the Detroit area. Be sure to check venue websites before all events for the latest information. See our online calendar for more ideas for things to do, or add your event: metrotimes.com/AddEvent.

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Jamey Johnson

As part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, Detroit’s Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre is branching out into other genres of music. This show is headlined by the Alabama-born and Grammy-winning country singer Jamey Johnson, whose deep baritone and raw songwriting have drawn comparisons to other outlaw country acts. Local artist Audrey Ray opens.

Doors at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 13 at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre; 2600 Atwater St., Detroit; thearetha.com. Tickets are $39-$139.

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Warren City Pride

For the second year, an official Pride Month celebration is coming to Michigan’s third-largest city. The free, family-friendly event includes music, drag performances, vendors, food trucks, and more.

From noon-6 p.m. on Saturday, June 14; Warren City Hall, 1 City Square, Warren; warrencitypride.com. No cover.

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The Verve Pipe

Saturday’s concert by Michigan rock band the Verve Pipe is a special one for local fans. Not only are we rounding this up to a hometown show of sorts (the band was founded in East Lansing), but the show serves as a release party for the vinyl version of the Verve Pipe’s 1992 debut I’ve Suffered a Head Injury, which includes an early version its biggest hit, the ’90s alt-rock anthem “The Freshman.” In an Instagram video, frontman Brian Vander Ark said this will be the only chance to grab this disc for a while.

Doors at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 14 at Royal Oak Music Theatre; 318 W. 4th St., Royal Oak; royaloakmusictheatre.com. Tickets are $43-$79.

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The Wiz

Charlie Smalls’s musical adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s 1900 children’s novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has evolved into a mainstay in contemporary African American culture as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The musical is directed by Schele Williams (The Notebook, a revival of Disney’s Aida), choreographed by JaQuel Knight (Beyonce’s “Single Ladies”), and Joseph Joubert handles music supervision, orchestrations, and music arrangements.

Show runs from June 17-29 at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre; 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit; broadwayindetroit.com. Tickets are $46.80-$169.65.

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The Midwest Wiener Fest

Celebrate the funniest-looking dog breed for a good cause. The Detroit Dachshund Club and Detroit Shipping Co. have teamed up for the Midwest Wiener Fest, which serves as a fundraiser for Dachshund Haus and Corgi Rescue (DHACR) — a non-profit rescue based in Sterling Heights specializing in corgis and dachshunds. Expect vendors, DJs, a flash tattoo tent, and food and drinks from the food hall, with a portion of sales benefiting the DHACR. Well-behaved doggos are welcome.

From 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, June 14 at the Detroit Shipping Company, 474 Peterboro St., Detroit; detroitshippingcompany.com. Tickets are $15.

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