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Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, Detroit’s Dirty Show offers plenty to look at.

The Dirty Show celebrates 25th anniversary with some of its greatest hits

A quarter century of Detroit’s erotic art extravaganza

Colin Christian, 2016 I was enamored with Colin’s work after seeing pictures in Juxtapoz. His sculptures are beautiful, beyond cool, and he dominated every art show he was in. He was in our earlier shows going back to the Tangent. His work always stops viewers in their tracks. He is my favorite artist. In Colin’s own words: “I love taking part in the Dirty Show, none of us would be here without the feelings that the work on display can generate, of all the shows I’ve done the Detroit crowd is the warmest, most open-minded and diverse in nature, the city should be proud of this wild event.”

Notable Dirty Show artists through the years

Highlands 400 Renaissance Center, Floor 71, Detroit; 313-877-9090; highlandsdetroit.com For an amazing view of Detroit, Canada, and the river, this is the place to be. Located on the 71st floor of the Renaissance Center, the sights are breathtaking — but you better not be afraid of heights.

The most romantic restaurants in metro Detroit

By Layla McMurtrie

Image: Detroit’s Dirty Show 2024 goes out with a bang [NSFW PHOTOS]

Detroit’s Dirty Show 2024 goes out with a bang [NSFW PHOTOS]

Goddess Opalonia.

Metro Detroit ‘Sexual Health and Wellness Sensei’ encourages people to be open-minded

By Layla McMurtrie

Friday, Feb. 9.

Detroit gets naughty at the Dirty Show 2024 [NSFW PHOTOS]

By Josh Justice

Image: The sensual portraits of Dirty Show featured artist Sas Christian

The sensual portraits of Dirty Show featured artist Sas Christian

Take them to new art exhibits Amazing art is one thing in Detroit that you can see a lot of for free. This coming month, the Carr Center has a few new exhibits opening to the public. You can also head to the Detroit Institute of Arts (free for residents in the tri-county area) or the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit to see world-class art, or drive around and see all the murals in different parts of the city. If you want to make a full day out of art, you could even do all of it.

15 ways to impress your Valentine in Detroit when you’re broke

By Layla McMurtrie

Soho 205 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale; 248-542-7646; ferndalesoho.com One of Detroit’s premier gay clubs, the stylish but casual lounge hosts trivia, karaoke, drag bingo nights, and dance parties.

The hottest hookup bars in metro Detroit [PHOTOS]

By Metro Times editorial staff

Eartha Kitten says becoming a burlesque performer taught her to love herself.

Detroit’s Eartha Kitten is challenging burlesque norms

By Alex Washington

Image: After 30 years, sex shop chain Lover’s Lane keeps things spicy (2)

After 30 years, sex shop chain Lover’s Lane keeps things spicy

Artist Mitch O’Connell is a man of refined taste.

Dirty Show featured artist Mitch O’Connell loves all things retro, weird, and titillating

Image: How Orion Story, Michigan’s first ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ contestant, turned loss into a win (2)

How Orion Story, Michigan’s first ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ contestant, turned loss into a win

By Randiah Camille Green

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