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Image: What we saw at the Detroit release party for Shinola’s new J Dilla collection [PHOTOS]

What we saw at the Detroit release party for Shinola’s new J Dilla collection [PHOTOS]

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May 14, 2025

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Tribute acts like the ones scheduled to perform at Wildwood Amphitheater have become popular in recent years.

Wildwood Amphitheater brings tribute acts to Oakland County

Motor City Comic Con Now in its 35th year, Motor City Comic Con is Michigan’s largest pop culture convention with celebrity guests, cosplay, panels, and other fun fan events. Highlights this year include a special screening of 2009’s searing superhero satire Watchmen hosted by Silk Spectre II actress Malin Åkerman, a live podcast and concert by wrestling legends Jeff and Matt Hardy, and a special appearance by Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye of the Marvel Cinematic Universe), among others. From Friday, May 16-Sunday, May 18 at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi; motorcitycomiccon.com. Hours are noon-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are available starting at $35 for adults and $5 for children.

What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (May 14-20)

You can catch bluesman Christone “Kingfish” Ingram on Sept. 20 at Saint Andrew's Hall in Detroit.

Metro Detroit 2025 concert guide

By Metro Times editorial staff

Things To Do

Today

Image: BOOK READING - Reggae, The Musical Philosophy that Changed the World

@ Horatio Bennett -- Fri., May 16, 3-8 p.m.

BOOK READING - Reggae, The Musical Philosophy that Changed the World

Tomorrow

Image: Detroit Symphony Orchestra

@ Max M. Fisher Music Center -- Fri., May 16, 10:45 p.m., Sat., May 17, 8 p.m., Sun., May 18, 3 p.m., Thu., June 5, 7:30 p.m., Sat., June 7, 8 p.m., Fri., June 20, 8 p.m. and Sat., June 21, 8 p.m.

Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Events

Nate Jackson: Super Funny World Tour (16+)

@ The Fillmore

Sat., May 17, 7 p.m.

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News & Views

Residents of the 1300 Lafayette high-rise (background) want to use steam heat that would impact the Historic Lafayette Park townhouses (right).

Detroit Thermal lacks green light for steam project in historic Lafayette Park — for now

By Steve Neavling

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield is running for mayor.

Detroit mayoral candidates to face off at forum focused on community issues

By Steve Neavling

Protesters demand that Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy investigate cases handled by disgraced former Detroit Detective Barbara Simon.

Detroit families still seeking answers in wake of police misconduct scandal

By Steve Neavling

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit is running for state attorney general as a Democrat.

Progressive Prosecutor Eli Savit launches campaign for attorney general

By Steve Neavling

Arts & Culture

Soft Target is a new play by Emily Kaczmarek that tackles gun violence in schools through the story of 9-year-old Amanda and her bedroom toys.

Poignant play takes aim at America’s out-of-control gun violence

By Randiah Camille Green

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Free Will Astrology (May 14-20)

Todd Strange plays President Donald Trump in The Central Park Five.

Fear and loathing at the opera

By Randiah Camille Green

Food & Drink

More than 50 food trucks will be on hand for Royal Oak Taco Fest.

Fourth annual Royal Oak Taco Fest details announced

Michal Peterson unloads hives from a truck on Wunsch Farms. May 1, 2025.

Florida bees hard at work in Michigan cherry orchards

By Izzy Ross, Interlochen Public Radio

Image: Kim Nhung Superfood expands in Madison Heights while keeping Vietnamese culture at its core

Kim Nhung Superfood expands in Madison Heights while keeping Vietnamese culture at its core

The Franklin Oyster Bar & Eatery is built in a historic 1848 carriage house.

Ex Rocket Companies CEO’s Franklin Oyster Bar readies for opening

Music

Jill Jack performs at a Whitney Garden Party in 2019.

The Whitney releases full Garden Party series lineup

Singer Regina Belle performs at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in 2021.

The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre celebrates four decades of concerts

By Kahn Santori Davison

The new J Dilla capsule by Shinola includes luxury watches and a leather record bag.

Shinola releases product line inspired by J Dilla

Weed

Michigan regulators have been cracking down on cannabis businesses that commit violations.

Michigan cracks down on 40 cannabis businesses for alleged violations in April

By Steve Neavling

Michigan regulators banned Youssef Barakat from working in the cannabis industry in the state follow several serious allegations.

Michigan permanently bans cannabis businessman Youssef Barakat, accused of serious violations

By Steve Neavling

Image: The future of Michigan cannabis depends on what you buy

The future of Michigan cannabis depends on what you buy

By Steve Neavling

Hemp-derived THC is not regulated in Michigan.

Macomb County cannabis business accused of illegally using hemp-derived THC concentrate

By Steve Neavling

Detroit in Pictures

Image: Warren’s historic Gillett-Beer Farm hits market [PHOTOS]

Warren’s historic Gillett-Beer Farm hits market [PHOTOS]

If you want a little more kick with the risk of anxiety, Hypha grows a killer batch of Princess Peach, a sativa-leaning hybrid that packs a punch.These are the strains I keep coming back to when I want to feel inspired, sharper, and more engaged, without the haze or anxiety. I’m always testing new cultivars, but these 12 have earned a spot in my regular rotation. If you’re into live rosin, a flavorful and solventless concentrate, I recommend Mandarin Zkittlez by Information Entropy, Blueberry Haze by 710 Labs, Space Guava by Eastside Alchemy, Lemon Stank, Roasted Lemons, Strawberry Candy, and the Juice Man by Wojo Co. Not every strain works the same for everyone, but these are a good place to start if you’re looking to stay active without feeling disoriented. All of them deliver a functional kind of lift. And if you’re wondering what my choice for pickleball is, it’s Carbon Fiber or Gelonade. They keep me focused and dialed in. My reactions are sharper, my movements more fluid. It’s about being present and feeling connected to your body. The noise in my head quiets down, and I can lock in on the game. Not every strain can get you there. But when you find the right ones, you’ll be hard to stop. If you want us to sample your cannabis products, send us an email at steve@metrointhed.com.

12 energizing cannabis strains you can find in Michigan

By Steve Neavling

Image: What we saw at the AEW: Dynamite wrestling event in Detroit

What we saw at the AEW: Dynamite wrestling event in Detroit

By Josh Justice

Sturgill Simpson With his 2014 breakthrough Metamodern Sounds in Country Music, Kentucky-born Sturgill Simpson helped rejuvenate the genre with a neo-outlaw sound. He’s spent the rest of his career gleefully defying expectations: tapping Amy Winehouse’s former backing band the Dap-Kings for the Grammy-winning A Sailor’s Guide to Earth, soundtracking an anime film with the hard-rocking Sound & Fury, and releasing a suite of bluegrass albums in 2020 and 2021. When a vocal cord injury seemed like it might end his career, Simpson once again pivoted. Released under the moniker Johnny Blue Skies last year, Simpson’s Passage du Desir exists somewhere between Jimmy Buffet and Pink Floyd, but the live shows are on another level. Simpson and his tight band draw from his entire catalog, interspersed with long stretches of improvisational noodling to give his voice a rest — delighting fans of jam bands. And somehow, it’s still very country. Starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at Meadowbrook Amphitheatre, 3554 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills; ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at $59.50.

What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (May 7-13)

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