All the beautiful people we saw celebrating at Ferndale Pride

This past weekend the city of Ferndale kicked off its Pride month celebrations, with live performances, street vendors, and a whole lot of…

By Leigh Miller

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Everything we saw at the return of Kraftwerk’s 3D show at Detroit’s Masonic Temple

Pioneering electronic music group Kraftwerk returned to Detroit's Masonic Temple with its 3D show, celebrating five decades of music long beloved in…

By Mike Pfeiffer

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More photos from Detroit's Movement Music Festival

Techno and electronic music fans took over Hart Plaza all Memorial Day weekend to celebrate the highly anticipated in-person return of Movement…

By Marc Klockow

Saturday
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20 fabulous Michigan drag queens you should be following on Instagram

All hail the queens: Drag performers inspire us to embrace our true selves and say, "fuck the haters." Here are 20 drag queens…

By Randiah Camille Green

Orion Story, one of Michigan's most famous drag queens.
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Photos from the Movement afterparty at the Magic Stick with Shiba San, Gettoblaster, and Nautik on Monday

On Monday, Movement Music Festival threw an afterparty at Detroit's Magic Stick with Shiba San, Gettoblaster, and Nautik.

By Dontae Rockymore

Image: Photos from the Movement afterparty at the Magic Stick with Shiba San, Gettoblaster, and Nautik on Monday
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Everyone we saw partying at the return of Movement Music Festival at Detroit’s Hart Plaza in 2022

For the first time since 2019, techno fans gathered in Detroit's Hart Plaza for the Movement Music Festival.

Saturday.
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Everything we saw at the AJR and BoyWithUke concert at Pine Knob Music Theatre

New York-based indie pop band AJR brought its “The OK Orchestra Tour” with special guest BoyWithUke to Pine Knob Music Theatre on…

By Joe Maroon

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20 small-town Michigan restaurants worth a drive

When it comes to our definition of a “small town” in Michigan, we have to be very honest, it’s anything and everything…

By Metro Times editorial staff

Palms Krystal Bar and Grill 1535 Pine Grove Ave., Port Huron, 810-985-9838, palmskrystal.com The last existing restaurant in a chain formerly known as Chicken in the Rough that was founded in 1936 and once boasted nearly 300 locations, this spot is known for its former namesake’s eponymous dish: the Chicken in the Rough, or half a fried chicken, shoestring potatoes, and a biscuit with honey. Photo via Palms Krystal Bar and Grill/Instagram
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This $1.5 million home has panoramic views of Northern Michigan

This Northern Michigan home offers quite the view of West Bay, East Bay, Stony Point, Old Mission Peninsula, and Suttons Bay. The…

By Metro Times editorial staff

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Here’s everyone we saw at getting wild at Zoo Brew at the Detroit Zoo

Earlier this month the Detroit Zoo announced the return of its 21-and-up after-hours events, and things kicked off over the weekend with…

By Joe Maroon

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20 restaurants that have opened in the Detroit area so far in 2022

Many restaurants are still reeling from the pandemic, as made evident by the amount of restaurants we lost in 2021. Things seem…

By Metro Times editorial staff

Charminar Biryani 111 W. Warren Ave., Detroit; 313-974-6236; charminarmi.com Charminar Biryani Express opened in Detroit early this spring bringing Indian cuisine right across the street from Wayne State University.
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Everything we saw at Pine Knob’s 50th anniversary kickoff

One thing for sure, two things for certain, metro Detroiters are happy that Pine Knob is back. In January, it was announced…

By Alex Washington, Joe Maroon

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This $775K home in Detroit's Palmer Woods neighborhood is up for sale — let's take a look

A home designed by architect Louis G. Redstone is for sale in Detroit's historic Palmer Woods neighborhood. The mid-century modern home at…

By Alex Washington

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This $1.5 million Southfield mid-century modern home once belonged to a famed opera singer

This Southfield estate is named after the original owner Ara Berberian, a famed opera singer whose career included performances with the Michigan…

By Alex Washington

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Everything we saw at Tech N9ne’s ‘The Asin9ne Tour’ stop in Detroit

Rapper Tech N9ne made his return to Detroit with his latest tour, The Asin9ne Tour, on Saturday night at The Fillmore Detroit.…

By Josh Justice

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All the cosplayers and comic book fans we saw at Motor City Comic Con 2022

Motor City Comic Con returned to the Suburban Collection Showcase in Novi this weekend. Cosplayers, vendors, and fans from all genres of…

By Josh Justice

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Metro Detroiters march for Palestine on 74th anniversary of Nakba

In Dearborn, metro Detroiters gathered on Sunday to commemorate the Nakba, also known as the Palestinian Catastrophe, or the creation of Israel…

By Marc Klockow

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The essential Downriver restaurants that you should have tried by now

When it comes to local dining scenes, Downriver isn’t necessarily the first area that comes to mind. However, the group of cities…

By Metro Times editorial staff

Hops & Barley Bar & Grill 18561 Allen Rd., Melvindale; 313-586-3125; hopsandbarleybar.com If you’re looking for a great dive bar, with great food, good drinks and better people, look no further than this Melvindale neighborhood bar.
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Everything we saw at the ‘Blame Canada’ tour stop in Detroit with Simple Plan and Sum 41

Pop punk is alive and well as Canada’s own Simple Plan and Sum 41 crossed the bridge to celebrate 20 years of…

By Josh Justice

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This $525K home is a mini castle in Detroit’s University District

Some people might think castles only exist in the countryside, but this one sits in University District on Detroit's westside. The turret-style…

By Alex Washington

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Everyone we saw marching for reproductive rights in Detroit on Saturday

Detroiters took to the streets to march in support of abortion rights on Saturday, May 7, following the leak of a draft…

By Marc Klockow

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All the ‘Star Wars’ fans we saw celebrating May the Fourth in Detroit

For a few credits you could smuggle your way into Detroit's Tangent Gallery for Space Dive, and be transported to a galaxy…

By Mike Pfeiffer

Fans at Detroit's Space Dive event on Friday.
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Essential Detroit-area patios perfect for warm weather [PHOTOS]

Warmer weather is finally on its way to Michigan, and we’re ready to head outdoors to celebrate. What better way than lounging…

By Metro Times editorial staff

MotorCity Wine 1949 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-483-7283; motorcitywine.com Perhaps one of the most beloved patios in the city, MotorCity Wine is more than just a place to pop some serious red, white, or rosé. With ample seating and fire pits for chilly nights, MotorCity Wine often brings its frequent dining pop-ups and DJ entertainment outdoors for a more intimate party with fresh air.
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This $2 million Grand Rapids home was built for a cable car pioneer

Once upon a time, Grand Rapids had an electric cable car system much like the city of San Francisco. One of early…

By Metro Times editorial staff

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Detroiters march for abortion rights following news that ‘Roe v. Wade’ could soon be overturned

Detroiters took to the streets to march in support of abortion rights on Tuesday, May 3, following the leak of a draft…

By Marc Klockow

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Everyone we saw at the Disclosure show at Royal Oak Music Theatre

English electronic music duo Disclosure and DJ Boring performed a sold-out show on Friday, April 29 at Royal Oak Music Theatre. The…

By Mike Pfeiffer

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The essential restaurants in Southwest Detroit you should have tried by now

Southwest Detroit might be known for its Mexican food choices, but the food scene is quite varied in this neighborhood. Cuisine from…

By Metro Times editorial staff

Taqueria Mi Pueblo 7278 Dix St., Detroit; 313-841-3315; mipueblorestaurant.com Southwest Detroit’s Mi Pueblo long ago established itself as one of the town’s go-to spots for Mexican fare. Their guajillo spiced tortilla soup is a must taste.
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This Corktown home was built for the Detroit Tigers’ first major league owner — let’s take a look

This Victorian home located in Detroit's historic Corktown neighborhood just so happens to be a piece of MLB history. According to the…

By Metro Times editorial staff

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Detroiters march for justice for Patrick Lyoya, the Grand Rapids man killed by a police officer

Detroiters took to the streets on Sunday to protest the killing of Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Black man who was shot in…

By Marc Klockow

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All the cosplayers we saw at Astronomicon 5

Pop culture convention Astronomicon returned for its fifth year, this time at the Burton Manor in Livonia. Detroit rap duo Twiztid and…

By Josh Justice

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Everything we saw at Olivia Rodrigo’s prom in Detroit

Teen queen Olivia Rodrigo, 19, performed on Saturday at Detroit's Masonic Temple. The "Drivers License" singer asked her fans to wear their…

By Joe Maroon

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U-M coach Jim Harbaugh finally sold his California mansion — let’s take a peek inside

Even though he moved to Ann Arbor in 2015 to coach the Wolverines at the University of Michigan, former San Francisco 49ers…

By Lee DeVito

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