Sneakerheads show off their kicks at Detroit’s Sneaker Ball

On Saturday, the Godfrey Hotel’s I|O Rooftop held the Sneaker Ball, where sneakerheads showed off some of their finest footwear. The event…

By Kahn Santori Davison

Image: Sneakerheads show off their kicks at Detroit’s Sneaker Ball
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Halloween pop-up bars in metro Detroit you don’t want to miss this fall

As fall creeps in, metro Detroit brings a variety of spooky Halloween-themed pop-up bars to visit. If you enjoy dark and eerie…

By Layla McMurtrie

Black Lagoon Oct. 1-Nov. 5; The Skip, 1234 Library St., Detroit; blacklagoonpopup.com Acclaimed Halloween pop-up Black Lagoon is making its Detroit debut this year. Created by industry veterans Erin Hayes and Kelsey Ramage, Black Lagoon offers a gothic-inspired bar setting with a macabre mix of goth and metal influences. With its expansion into 35 cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, this year’s Detroit location will feature a carefully curated cocktail menu. Drinks made with sponsor brands like Lot 40 Rye, Fords Gin, Mezcal Union, and Mr. Black Cold Brew Liqueur will be paired with dark decor.
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Michigan’s first 3D-printed home in Detroit will soon be available to rent — let’s take a look

A new 3D-printed home in Detroit’s Islandview neighborhood is redefining housing with its innovative design and construction. Designed by Bryan Cook of…

By Layla McMurtrie

Image: Michigan's first 3D printed home in Detroit is now available to rent — let’s take a look
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Scott Colburn Boots and Western Wear welcomes new generation of cowfolk

There are countless items in stock at Scott Colburn’s Western Wear in Livonia, but there will only ever be one Scott Colburn.…

By Hayley Cain

Since 1951, Scott Colburn Boots and Western Wear has served metro Detroit’s Western-at-heart community, offering “everything but the horse!”
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These Detroit-area bars and breweries serve up fall-flavored drinks

As the weather cools down for fall, metro Detroit’s drinking scene heats up with seasonal flavors, tastefully changing with the leaves. Whether…

By Layla McMurtrie

Griffin Claw Brewing Co. 575 S. Eton St., Birmingham; 248-712-4050; griffinclawbrewingcompany.com Screamin’ Pumpkin: This beer is like a pumpkin pie in a can, brewed with nutmeg, allspice, clove, cinnamon, and fresh ginger.
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Beautiful 1920s Grecian Revival home for sale in Detroit's Boston Edison Historic District

Once owned by Otto Kern of Detroit’s Kern Department Store, this elegant Georgian Revival home, built in 1920, offers a perfect blend…

By Layla McMurtrie

736 Chicago Blvd., Detroit
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Where to find Michigan's best doughnuts, cider, and corn mazes this fall

Just because the leaves are turning doesn’t mean the outdoor fun stops in Michigan. While summers at the lake are a tradition,…

By Metro Times editorial staff

Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill 17985 Armada Center Rd., Armada; 586-784-5343; blakefarms.com With haunted hayrides, a three-story haunted barn, zombie paintball, pumpkins, and apples, Blake's is a veritable autumn wonderland.
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100 hilarious student ID photos by North Farmington High School 2024-25 seniors

As the new school year kicks off, it’s time once again to check out the highly anticipated North Farmington High School senior…

By Layla McMurtrie

Image: 100 hilarious student ID photos by North Farmington High School 2024-25 seniors
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Where to find the best hot dogs in metro Detroit

Sometimes, everyone could eat a tasty hot dog. They’re simple, delicious, and can be topped in numerous ways. There’s Chicago-style, New York-style,…

By Metro Times editorial staff

Hell Yeah Dog 1234 Liberty St., Detroit; hellyeahdog.com While closed for the winter, this hot dog stand is a saving grace after a long night downtown. Located in the Belt, Hell Yeah Dog will easily fulfill your drunk post-bar cravings. The all beef Dearborn dogs served on Crispelli’s buns come in tons of unique flavors. Notably, there’s a shawarma dog topped with garlic sauce, pickled turnips, cucumbers, and red onion. The Hell Yeah dog comes with grilled pineapple, teriyaki, curried carrot mayo, and jalapeño scallion. When the warm weather comes back around, this spot is a must-try.
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Detroit’s Nuevo Seoul serves up Mexican-Korean fusion

The name is clever and the idea is intriguing — Korean meets Mexican — but Nuevo Seoul lacks where it’s most important:…

By Jane Slaughter

At Nuevo Seoul, the menu pairs Mexican dishes with Korean meats.
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E. Warrenfest celebrates Detroit’s East Warren neighborhood with music, food, and local businesses

East Warren, a neighborhood along Warren Avenue on Detroit’s east side, has been undergoing a transformation in recent years, with new businesses…

By Layla McMurtrie

E. Warrenfest will take place on Sept. 14 from 4-9 p.m.
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Reddit users share their funniest celebrity encounters in Detroit

A recent Reddit thread on r/Detroit sparked over 300 comments, with locals sharing stories about their run-ins with celebrities and famous figures…

By Layla McMurtrie

Tim Robinson Actor and comedian “I saw him at bumbo’s in Hamtramck. It was after a lions game he went to and he was wasted. I didn’t want to fanboy out and bother him. I simply gave him a head nod walking by and he said ‘what up, doe’ and honestly it was perfect. Lol.” – euphorickittty
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This mid-century modern gem in Ann Arbor’s Old West Side is up for sale

Designed by University of Michigan-trained architect James Livingston in 1956, this architectural gem stands out with exquisite wood details, nostalgic tiled flooring,…

By Layla McMurtrie

805 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Ann Arbor
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The best lounges, speakeasies, and hidden bars in metro Detroit and where to find them

Think you’re the hippest barfly in Detroit? How many of these hidden, low-key, blink-and-you-miss-them, and underground bars have you visited?

By Metro Times editorial staff

Evening Bar 1400 Woodward Ave, Detroit; eveningbar.com This speakeasy-style bar is accessible through a hidden entrance in Parker Alley behind the Shinola Hotel. The relaxed, subdued atmosphere is complemented by a delicious drink menu that recalls the classic elegance of the Roaring Twenties. Photo via @rod.arroyo / Instagram
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Green Day’s Detroit show goes on despite interruption from security threat

Green Day’s Wednesday evening concert at Comerica Park was briefly paused when someone flew an unauthorized drone into the ballpark, the Detroit…

By Lee DeVito

Image: Green Day’s Detroit show goes on despite interruption from security threat
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Top places in Detroit to meet new people without hitting the bar scene

Not everyone is drawn to the bar scene, and for those who prefer alternative social spaces or simply don’t drink, it can…

By Layla McMurtrie

Art Night Detroit instagram.com/artnightdetroit While this event is held way less regularly than it used to be, when it does happen, it’s an easy way to meet fellow artists and art lovers. Art Night is all about community, merging a nightlife setting with a creative work space. Sometimes it is held at bars, but other times it’s held at coffee shops, in art studios, and other local spots, offering a great variety for everyone.
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Detroit Lions 2024 game-by-game predictions

It’s an annual rite that’s seldom right, but since so many football “experts” do it every season, why shouldn’t we rank amateurs…

By Jim McFarlin, Jimmy Doom

Writers Jimmy Doom, left, and Jim McFarlin make their Detroit Lions predictions.
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Everything we saw at Arts, Beats & Eats 2024

The Arts, Beats & Eats festival returned to downtown Royal Oak with musical performances by the Ruiners, Delta 88, Cheap Trick, Hard…

By Mike Pfeiffer

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Photos from Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie’s Freaks on Parade 2024 Tour

Shock-rockers Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie returned to Pine Knob Music Theatre with their Freaks on Parade 2024 Tour. The tour, which…

By Joe Maroon

Image: Photos from Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie’s Freaks on Parade 2024 Tour
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Characters and creatures we saw at the 2024 Michigan Renaissance Festival

The Michigan Renaissance Festival 2024 has returned, bringing history buffs, fantasy fans, and cosplayers to the fictional village of Hollygrove. Since its…

By Michigan Renaissance Festival

The 2024 Michigan Renaissance Festival runs through Sept. 29.
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The best and worst Detroit-area Kroger stores, ranked

People liked the Meijer rankings we did a couple of months ago, so we decided to do the same for local Kroger…

By Layla McMurtrie

Kroger was founded in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1883.
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Rare Alden B. Dow mid-century modern masterpiece in Midland hits the market for the first time

Midland is home to a portfolio of mid-century modern homes, and this one is a crown jewel. Crafted by renowned Michigan architect…

By Layla McMurtrie

745 S Meridian Rd., Midland
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Photos from Detroit’s Feldman Automotive Children’s Miracle Celebrity Invitational

On Monday, the Feldman Automotive Children’s Miracle Celebrity Invitational returned to the Detroit Golf Club, with proceeds benefiting the Mark Wahlberg Youth…

By Joe Maroon

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Everything we saw at Bret Michaels’s ‘Parti-Gras 2.0’ tour

On Friday, Bret Michaels brought his “Parti-Gras 2.0” tour to Pine Knob Music Theatre. Don Feldman, Chris Janson, Lou Gramm (Foreigner), and…

By Joe Maroon

Image: Everything we saw at Bret Michaels’s ‘Parti-Gras 2.0’ tour
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2024 fall festivals guide: Upcoming Detroit-area events you don’t want to miss

Fall is just around the corner, and metro Detroit is ready to celebrate. There are tons of upcoming festivals to celebrate the…

By Layla McMurtrie

Arts, Beats & Eats returns to Royal Oak for Labor Day weekend.
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Hamtramck’s new taproom Florian East champions inclusivity and multiculturalism

With large windows facing the street that display the name “Florian East” in six languages, this new taproom in Hamtramck is welcoming…

By Layla McMurtrie

Florian East is set to host a grand opening during the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival.
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Best of Detroit: Top pizza winners of the last five years

Metro Times’s Best of Detroit readers’ poll is a longstanding tradition, and it’s that exciting time of year again when metro Detroiters…

By Layla McMurtrie

2019: Best Pizza (Oakland) Bigalora 3050 Washtenaw Ave., Ste. 112, Ann Arbor; 711 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 777 W. Ann Arbor Trl., Plymouth; bigalora.com
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Photos from the Haus of RAYA fashion show in Detroit

On Thursday, Detroit’s Haus of RAYA held its first-ever fashion show in Eastern Market. Founded by Raya Sacco in 2020 as a…

By Joe Maroon

Image: Photos from the Haus of RAYA fashion show in Detroit
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Everything we saw at the return of Detroit’s Afro Nation festival

On Saturday and Sunday, Afro Nation returned to Detroit for its second year at Bedrock’s Douglass site. The international festival celebrates the…

By Kahn Santori Davison

Image: Everything we saw at the return of Detroit’s Afro Nation festival
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All the shiny happy people we saw at Breakaway Festival

Breakaway Festival made its annual stop in Michigan over the weekend and brought with it a slew of great DJs, a huge…

By Mike Pfeiffer

Image: All the shiny happy people we saw at Breakaway Festival
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This Northville mansion has a basketball court, a tennis court, and Versace tile

It's literally everything you could ask for and more. This stunning estate in Northville's gated Turnberry community offers a heated five-car garage,…

By Layla McMurtrie

20910 Turnberry Blvd., Northville
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Photos: Ice Spice at the Fillmore

Bronx rapper Ice Spice brought her tour in support of her debut studio album Y2K! to the Fillmore in Detroit on Friday.

By Kahn Santori Davison

Image: Photos: Ice Spice at the Fillmore
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