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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

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June 11, 2025

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Image: The search for a lost Detroit soul singer whose music still lives on overseas (2)

The search for a lost Detroit soul singer whose music still lives on overseas

By Steve Neavling

The entrance to the North End Arts Alley in Detroit.

Detroit to launch 9 new ‘Arts Alleys’ across neighborhoods

By Steve Neavling

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

Things To Do

Today

Image: Talking To Shadows, The Nuts, Petalwave, Painted Friends

@ Sanctuary Detroit -- Thu., June 12, 6 p.m.

Talking To Shadows, The Nuts, Petalwave, Painted Friends

Tomorrow

Image: Shear Madness

@ Meadow Brook Theatre -- Thu., June 12, 8 p.m., Fri., June 13, 8 p.m., Sat., June 14, 6 p.m., Sun., June 15, 2 & 6:30 p.m., Wed., June 18, 2 & 8 p.m., Thu., June 19, 8 p.m., Fri., June 20, 8 p.m., Sat., June 21, 2 & 8 p.m. and Sun., June 22, 2 p.m.

Shear Madness

Events

Close Enemies featuring Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith

@ The Token Lounge

Sat., June 14, 7:30 p.m.

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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

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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

Guatemalan farmers alleged a Michigan labor contractor, Purpose Point Harvesting, engaged in human trafficking.

Jury finds Michigan labor contractor guilty in human trafficking trial

By Steve Neavling

Brett (Ben Rappaport), Catherine (Aja Naomi King), and Alice (AnnaSophia Robb) of Grosse Pointe Garden Society on NBC.

NBC’s ‘Grosse Pointe Garden Society’ needs a streaming miracle to survive

By Jim McFarlin

Arts & Culture

Covenant tells the story of Johnny “Honeycomb” James, who has returned to small town Alabama with uncanny musical ability after two years on the road.

The devil is hiding in plain sight in Detroit Repertory Theatre’s ‘Covenant’

By Randiah Camille Green

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Free Will Astrology (June 11-17)

Elijah Ahmad Lewis and Dana Cimone star in the wonderful The Wiz.

‘The Wiz’ returns to Detroit for 50th anniversary

By Kahn Santori Davison

Food & Drink

The Dakota Inn Rathskeller.

Detroit’s long-standing Dakota Inn Rathskeller is under new ownership

Big Rock Italian Chophouse will replace the former Big Rock Chophouse in Birmingham’s old Grand Trunk Western Railroad Depot.

Big Rock Italian Chophouse readies to open in Birmingham’s former Big Rock Chophouse space

Detroit City Distillery’s Michigan 4-Berry Pie cocktail is made from Achatz Handmade Pie Company pie filling.

Detroit City Distillery made a cocktail using Achatz pie filling

Image: Bobcat Bonnie’s closes Ferndale location

Bobcat Bonnie’s closes Ferndale location

Music

Kendrick Lamar is an emcee’s emcee.

Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s ‘Grand National Tour’ stop in Detroit highlighted two artists at the top of their games

By Kahn Santori Davison

Hugh Masekela, of South Africa, warms up before performing at the Concert of Colors Saturday, July 20, 2002, at Chene Park in Detroit.

Detroit’s Concert of Colors to return to The Aretha, announces full lineup

Skilla Baby is one of the many Detroit rappers tapped to perform at the Hart of Detroit Summer Fest.

New hip-hop festival planned for Detroit’s Hart Plaza on Juneteenth

By Kahn Santori Davison

Weed

One of three grow rooms for flowing plants at Green Dolphin Craft Cannabis, a small cultivator in Detroit.

Michigan cannabis sales slip for first time since legalization

By Steve Neavling

JARS Cannabis has had a presence at Movement Festival in recent years.

JARS Cannabis to launch downtown Detroit pop-up during Movement Festival

By Steve Neavling

Terple Gang and Northern Lights are dedicated to high-quality cannabis.

Friends behind Terple Gang and Northern Lights bring craft and care to Michigan cannabis

By Steve Neavling

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

Detroit in Pictures

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

Saturday.

Photos: Motor City Pride 2025

Michigan summers don’t last long, so don’t take the time for granted. The right strain can brighten your day, whether you’re heading to a festival, strolling the Detroit RiverWalk, or hanging out on your patio. Make the best of it. And don’t forget the sunscreen. If you want us to sample your cannabis products, send us an email at steve@metrointhed.com.

Your guide to the best cannabis for Michigan summers

By Steve Neavling

Michigan Lavender Festival While this fragrant purple flower is not native to Michigan, the state is becoming increasingly known for its lavender farms — and the Michigan Lavender Festival is a great way to learn more about them. Billed as the largest and oldest lavender festival on the East Coast, now in its 23rd year, the event features vendors, artisan workshops, and food trucks … not to mention ice-cold Lavender Lemonade. From noon-6 p.m. on Friday, June 6 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8 at Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds; 195 Midway St., Imlay City; themichiganlavenderfestival.com. Tickets are $10; children 12 and under get in free.

What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (June 4-10)

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