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Electric Forest Khruangbin, Justice, Caribou, Tiësto, and the String Cheese Incident are among the dozens of artists set to perform at this year’s Electric Forest music festival, which sees the Double JJ Resort on the west side of the state transformed into a neon wonderland. From Thursday, June 19-Sunday, June 22 in Rothbury; see electricforest.com for full schedule and tickets.

What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (June 18-24)

Brian Mierendorf suffered severe chemical burns and injection injuries after a substance banned by the EPA exploded into his hands at a Kroger store in Bloomfield Township.

Oakland County jury awards more than $75M to man who lost most of his hands in Kroger refrigerant explosion

By Steve Neavling

Demolition was temporarily halted last month on a building to make way for a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Detroit after crews failed to notify nearby residents and a school.

Montessori school in Detroit sues to stop Chick-fil-A development next door

By Steve Neavling

Bernie Sanders endorses Donavan McKinney in bid to unseat Shri Thanedar

By Steve Neavling

State sen. Mallory McMorrow.

McMorrow brings U.S. Senate campaign to Detroit-area breweries

Image: Photos show powerful turnout at Detroit ‘No Kings’ protest against Trump

Photos show powerful turnout at Detroit ‘No Kings’ protest against Trump

By Steve Neavling

An activist in Detroit holds a protest sign shaped like the liberty torch that says “Nation of Immigrants.”

Beyond erasure: Anti-Black racism in U.S. immigration

Detroit is launching a new same-day transit service for people with disabilities.

Detroit launches same-day paratransit service for residents with disabilities after years of complaints

By Steve Neavling

The Cass Café was a gathering place for artists, musicians, academics, and neighbors.

Detroit’s Cass Café reopens for art exhibit honoring Detroit artists Jim and Lucille Nawara

By Steve Neavling

Religious leaders and Wayne State University students demanded misconduct charges be dropped against a pro-Palestinian activist.

Faith leaders urge Wayne State to drop charges against pro-Palestinian student

By Steve Neavling

Protesters rallied in downtown Detroit after migrants were detained at the Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building.

Outrage grows after ICE detained migrants at Detroit court hearings

By Steve Neavling

Image: THE DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY’S SHIMMER ON THE RIVER FUNDRAISER KICKS OFF SUMMER ON JUNE 26 AT VALADE PARK

THE DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY’S SHIMMER ON THE RIVER FUNDRAISER KICKS OFF SUMMER ON JUNE 26 AT VALADE PARK

By Metro Times Promotions

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.

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

By Metro Times editorial staff

Kayak down Detroit’s canals For a more intimate view of the Detroit River, try kayaking or paddle-boarding. Here’s a fun way to do so: Neighboring businesses Detroit River Sports and Coriander Kitchen & Farm offer “Paddle-to-Table” tours of the Jefferson-Chalmers canals — a charming residential neighborhood dubbed the “Venice of Detroit” by some. The tours go for about an hour and a half and end with a delicious dinner at an acclaimed riverside restaurant.Detroit River Sports and Coriander Kitchen & Farm; 14601 Riverside Blvd., Detroit; detroitriversports.com. Tickets are $180 per person and includes a tour, a four-course meal, beer and wine, and tip.

A 2025 Detroit summer bucket list

U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib is joining protesters at Clark Park in Detroit as part of what is billed as a National Day of Defiance and Mass Mobilization.

Rep. Tlaib to join ‘No Kings’ rally in Detroit to protest attacks on immigrants, democracy

By Steve Neavling

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