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The Dakota Inn Rathskeller.

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

The nearly century-old German beer hall is now owned by Paddy Lynch, who also owns The Schvitz, Convent Detroit, and Dutch Girl Donuts

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May 28, 2025

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Da’Vinchi and Demetrius Flenory Jr. return as the Black Mafia Family brothers in BMF.

‘BMF’ season 4 boasts more action and brings back old faces

By Kahn Santori Davison

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)

Image: The 2025 Detroit Metro Times Fiction Issue (2)

The 2025 Detroit Metro Times Fiction Issue

By Nandi Comer and Drew Philp

Things To Do

Today

Image: "Short Stories" sculpture exhibition

@ Yourist Studio Gallery -- Sat., June 7, 12-6 p.m., Tue., June 10, 12-6 p.m., Wed., June 11, 12-6 p.m., Fri., June 13, 12-6 p.m., Sat., June 14, 12-6 p.m., Tue., June 17, 12-6 p.m., Wed., June 18, 12-6 p.m., Fri., June 20, 12-6 p.m., Sat., June 21, 12-6 p.m., Tue., June 24, 12-6 p.m., Wed., June 25, 12-6 p.m., Fri., June 27, 12-6 p.m., Sat., June 28, 12-6 p.m., Tue., July 1, 12-6 p.m., Wed., July 2, 12-6 p.m., Fri., July 4, 12-6 p.m., Sat., July 5, 12-6 p.m., Tue., July 8, 12-6 p.m., Wed., July 9, 12-6 p.m., Fri., July 11, 12-6 p.m. and Sat., July 12, 12-6 p.m.

"Short Stories" sculpture exhibition

Tomorrow

Image: Motor City Irish Fest

@ Greenmead Historical Village -- Sat., June 7, 12-11 p.m. and Sun., June 8, 12-7 p.m.

Motor City Irish Fest

Events

Glitterbox

@ Magic Stick

Sat., June 7, 9 p.m.

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News & Views

Bans on in-person visitation cause long-lasting psychological harm to both incarcerated parents and their children

Opinion: For incarcerated parents, video visits can’t replace hugging your child

By Alissa Johnson and Phil Mayor

Suspended Hamtramck Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri.

Suspended Hamtramck police chief told volunteer to point loaded gun at someone’s head, according to audio recording

By Steve Neavling

Michigan health officials are warning about a significant increase in nitrous oxide-related emergencies.

Michigan health officials warn of sharp rise in nitrous oxide-related emergencies

By Steve Neavling

A Domino's Pizza restaurant is accused of Islamophobia.

Muslim family accuses Domino’s of food tampering and Islamophobia in civil rights complaint

By Steve Neavling

Arts & Culture

If you’ve ever seen an episode of I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, you know exactly the level of cringe you’ll get with Friendship.

A24’s newest films ‘Bring Her Back’ and ‘Friendship’ double down on weird, raw cinema

By Jared Rasic, Last Word Features

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Free Will Astrology (June 4-10)

Nicole Curtis.

Nicole Curtis returns to Detroit for new series of HGTV’s ‘Rehab Addict’ to renovate ‘disgusting’ house

Food & Drink

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

The Chicken Coupe moved into an old concession stand on Belle Isle, not the bathrooms, as wild social media posts have claimed.

Nope, the ‘nasty’ bathrooms on Belle Isle aren’t moonlighting as a fried chicken joint

By Steve Neavling

Music

Image: Big Sean and Detroit Symphony Orchestra to collaborate for hip-hop concert (2)

Big Sean and Detroit Symphony Orchestra to collaborate for hip-hop concert

Ackeem Salmon is a harpist, art director, educator, and interdisciplinary artist from Kingston, Jamaica. He’s now based in Detroit.

Detroit-based harpist to serenade shelter pets at adoption event

By Steve Neavling

Image: Netflix star Detroit Diamond to perform first-ever concert at El Club

Netflix star Detroit Diamond to perform first-ever concert at El Club

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

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

Image: Tesla dumping ground piles up in former Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum parking lot

Unsold Teslas pile up outside former Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum

By Steve Neavling

Image: Photos: Ferndale celebrates Pride Month 2025

Photos: Ferndale celebrates Pride Month 2025

Pickleball at Beacon Park The fastest-growing sport has arrived in downtown Detroit. Through a partnership between Come Play Detroit and Downtown Detroit Partnership, Beacon Park is offering pickleball on two courts that are well-lit for after-dark play. Beginners and seasoned pros are welcome for team tournaments or open play sessions (bring your own equipment), with refreshments available from nearby Lumen Detroit. Leagues from 6-9:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, tournaments 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, and open play 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily when courts are unused at Beacon Park; 1901 Grand River Ave., Detroit; comeplaydetroit.com/beaconpark. No cover.

What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (May 28-June 3)

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