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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

This Week's Issue

May 28, 2025

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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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The Motor City Pride Parade marches in downtown Detroit on Sunday, June 8.

Metro Detroit 2025 Pride Guide

By Metro Times editorial staff

Things To Do

Today

Image: Crescendo Detroit Benefit Concert

@ In Harmony Café Sweets & More -- Sat., May 31, 12-4 p.m.

Crescendo Detroit Benefit Concert

Tomorrow

Image: Shear Madness

@ Meadow Brook Theatre -- Sat., May 31, 6 p.m., Sun., June 1, 2 & 6:30 p.m., Wed., June 4, 2 & 8 p.m., Thu., June 5, 8 p.m., Fri., June 6, 8 p.m., Sat., June 7, 2 & 8 p.m., Sun., June 8, 2 & 6:30 p.m., Wed., June 11, 2 & 8 p.m., 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

Crescendo Detroit Benefit Concert

@ In Harmony Café Sweets & More

Sat., May 31, 12-4 p.m.

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News & Views

Image: Highland Park resident sues city, towing company over seized Thunderbird

Highland Park resident sues city, towing company over seized Thunderbird

By Steve Neavling

Melvindale cops are accused of racism and retaliation in a lawsuit filed by a Muslim corporal.

Muslim cop sues Melvindale, alleges racism, harassment, and retaliation

By Steve Neavling

Mayor Mike Duggan is running for governor as an independent.

Mayor Duggan gains bipartisan support but lags behind top candidates in governor’s race

By Steve Neavling

Protesters marched in opposition to President Donald Trump in Detroit earlier this year.

Deep political divide threatens Michigan’s economic stability, new poll shows

By Steve Neavling

Arts & Culture

Nicole Curtis.

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

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Free Will Astrology (May 28-June 3)

Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch remake made a splash Memorial Day Weekend.

‘Lilo & Stitch’ and ‘Mission Impossible’ blow ‘Barbenheimer’ out of the water

By Jared Rasic, Last Word Features

Food & Drink

Little Liberia says it will be Michigan’s first Liberian restaurant.

Detroit’s upcoming Little Liberia restaurant plans preview pop-ups at Brewery Faisan

Detroit’s Sister Pie will close temporarily while the popular business reconsiders its business model.

Detroit’s Sister Pie to temporarily close for ‘radical reconfiguration’ amid financial crisis

By Steve Neavling

Toastique is coming to 89 Monroe St. in downtown Detroit.

Toastique to open new café in downtown Detroit this fall

By Steve Neavling

The Lost Outpost brings an Indiana Jones-inspired experience to The Legendary Axe in Westland.

An immersive ‘Indiana Jones’-inspired tiki bar is coming to Westland

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

Saturday, May 24.

Everything we saw at Detroit’s Movement Music Festival 2025

By Joe Maroon, Kahn Santori Davison and Mike Pfeiffer

Image: Photos: Detroit Diaspora Day Festival 2025

Photos: Detroit Diaspora Day Festival 2025

By Kahn Santori Davison

Image: Photos: The Weeknd at Ford Field

Photos: The Weeknd at Ford Field

Image: Photos: Shakira at Little Caesars Arena

Photos: Shakira at Little Caesars Arena

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