Everything we saw at the 6th annual Ooh La La Lucha event at Saint Andrew's Hall

People turned up for an action-packed night of Mexican-style Lucha Libre wrestling, burlesque, and great food and drink at Saint Andrews Hall…

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All the Jedi and smugglers we saw at Tangent Gallery's Space Dive

A wise man by the name of Obi-Wan Kenobi once warned against the seedy patrons of the Mos Eisley Cantina, “You will…

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All the fashionable people we saw at Derby Détroit at the Lexus Velodrome

The 145th Kentucky Derby may be all about the hard-working horses, but it's also an opportunity for derby-goers to flaunt Southern style…

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The most important brunches in Detroit right now

Metro Detroit is known for its outstanding restaurants, and they only get better during the daylight hours. Here are some of the…

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The Detroit area's best bars and clubs, according to our readers

From our Best of Detroit issue.

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Best New Bar (Detroit) Willis Show Bar 4156 Third Ave., Detroit; 313-788-7469; willisshowbar.com Photo from Willis Show Bar / Facebook
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Photos from Willis Show Bar's 1-year anniversary party

On Thursday, Detroit jazz club and cocktail lounge Wills Show Bar celebrated its 1-year anniversary since reopening. Originally opened in 1949, the…

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Patti Smith's former St. Clair Shores home is on sale now — let's take a tour

Punk prophet Patti Smith lived in this St. Clair Shores home that’s being sold at a listing price of $499,000. The Smiths…

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Photos from the Revivalists' performance at Royal Oak Music Theatre

The Revivalists are an eight-piece American rock/soul band formed in New Orleans in 2007. The band performed on April 20 at Royal…

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Photos from Ferndale Spring Fever night 3

The third and final night at Ferndale Spring Fever was filled with more great local and national bands. After being absent from…

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Everything we saw at the the 7th annual all-women 'Venus Rising' art show at the Tangent Gallery

The two-day celebration of women in the arts returned to the Tangent Gallery with performance art, music, live painting — both canvas…

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Photos from P!nk's Detroit concert on Saturday

P!nk graced Detroit two nights of performances on Friday and Saturday — just a few weeks after releasing new music in the…

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Everything we saw at the 2019 Detroit Music Awards

Now in its 28th iteration, the Detroit Music Awards returned to the Fillmore to honor some of the city's best musical talent.…

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Photos from Ferndale Spring Fever nights 1 and 2

Ferndale Spring Fever is off to a roaring start. The rock-centric festival started on Thursday and takes place over the course of…

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15 Detroit-area karaoke nights for when you're feeling like a star

Did Daisuke Inoue know that when he invented the karaoke machine in 1971 that he had created a monster? Suddenly people who…

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Punch Bowl Social Every night 1331 Broadway St., Detroit; punchbowlsocial.com Food, booze, games, bowling, and private room karaoke all under one roof located downtown. Impress your out-of-town family with this one-stop entertainment and Sriracha fries shop. Photo courtesy of Punch Bowl Social by Amber Boutwell
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The Detroit area's best restaurants in 2019, according to our readers

The results are in for the 2019 Best of Detroit reader's poll and our readers didn't hold back from letting us know…

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Best Seafood Bonefish Grill 660 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy; 248-269-0276 bonefishgrill.com Photo from Bonefish Grill / Facebook
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20 Detroit-area independent bookstores for the bookworm in you

While big box bookstores shutter by the numbers and mom-and-pop operations struggle to compete with Amazon and, well, the fact that most…

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Common Language Bookstore 317 Braun Court, Ann Arbor; 734-663-0036; Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. If you’re interested in feminist or LGBTQ literature, Common Language has you covered. Recently, Common Language has received an influx of online orders after a link to their store was shared on Tumblr and went viral, ushering in over 200 online orders for a store that usually only handles a few per month. With their recent boom in business, this queer bookstore has a bright future ahead. Photo via Facebook
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All the bands that will perform during The Whitney's garden party summer concert series

The Whitney's annual garden parties are in bloom with a sweet summer line-up. The outdoor series runs every Thursday from May 23…

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 August 22: Atmig ATMIG also known as After the Money Is Gone is a male/female fronted indie folk rock band. Their debut album Wishes was independently released January 19th onto white vinyl pressed at Third Man Pressing. Their sound consists of a blend of strong and delicate harmonies, driving rhythms, impassioned guitars, orchestral strings and more. Photo Credit: Amanda Mattila
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All the mischief and magic we saw at Planet Ant's Harry Potter burlesque tribute

Is that a golden snitch in your pocket or are you happy to see us? Muggles, purebloods, and squibs assembled to watch…

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Wild Belle brought tropical flair to Ferndale's Loving Touch

Indie rock band Wild Belle performed at Ferndale's Loving Touch in support of its new record, Everybody One of a Kind. Jeffertitti's…

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Some of wrestling's biggest names laid the smackdown at Legends of Wrestling Detroit

Wrestling legends Ric Flair, Bret Hart, Booker T, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Rikishi, The Nasty Boys, Tito Santana, Mr. Anderson, Al Snow, and…

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Mind-blowing desserts that we can't get enough of in the Detroit area

While Detroit might be known as the "Motor City," we've got other things going for us, too. The city and surrounding suburbs…

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Photo from M Street Baking Company / Facebook
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15 dope gifts for the stoner in your life from metro Detroit pot shops

Our canna-landscape became flush with incredible edibles, titillating topicals, and $12,000 bongs after Michigan voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana…

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Photo from Debbie Carlos, Instagram.
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'Star Wars' got naughty with 'Empire Strips Back' at Detroit Fillmore

"The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody" took Star Wars fans out of this world at Detroit's Fillmore.04/19/2019 Photos by Josh Justice…

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Everything we saw at Against the Current's show at the Crofoot Ballroom

Poughkeepsie, New York-based pop rock band Against the Current performed at the Crofoot with Guccihighwaters and Chapel.04/12/2019 Photos by Attila Hardy soniclivemedia.com

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Everything we saw at Red Bull Arts Detroit's first Resident Artist Exhibition of 2019

Red Bull Arts Detroit (formerly Red Bull House of Art) celebrated its first exhibition of 2019 on Friday with works by Patrick…

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Tommy Genesis brought her rebellious rap to Detroit's El Club

Rapper Tommy Genesis performed in Detroit on Friday at El Club with Deb Never and Amrit.04/12/2019 Photos by Josh Justice https://www.joshjusticephotography.com/

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The 10 best new Detroit restaurants to open so far in 2019

April showers may bring May flowers, but spring in metro Detroit means a lush list of new restaurant offerings. We might be…

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Sea scallops.
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'Creem' doc premiere let attendees be on the cover of 'America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine'

The documentary Boy Howdy! The Story of Creem Magazine made its Detroit premiere opening the Freep Film Festival. Alice Cooper was rumored to…

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Image: 'Creem' doc premiere let attendees be on the cover of 'America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine'
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30 essential Detroit area patios you should be enjoying this weekend

Michigan's warm season is too short, but when the weather's nice there's nothing better than finding a bar or restaurant that has…

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MotorCity Wine 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 entertainment outdoors for a more intimate party with fresh air. 1949 Michigan Ave., Detroit 313-483-7283 Photo courtesy of MotorCity Wine Facebook
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Photos from the 48th annual Hash Bash, the dawn of a new era for marijuana in Michigan

This year's Hash Bash was different — the first held since Michiganders voted to legalized recreational marijuana use in November. In a…

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The 15 coolest Airbnbs in Detroit right now

Whether you're heading to the city for business or a big sports game, you can experience the city like a true local…

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Neighborhood Beauty: Sun-filled and spacious Near Trumbull Ave. and Willist St. 2 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom $125 per night. Originally built in 1884, this renovated one bedroom apartment offers both class and charm that are perfect for a romantic getaway. Located in Woodbridge, visitors can experience the perks of neighborhood living within short driving distance from downtown.
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Spend some time alone in nature at these stunning Michigan hiking trails within driving distance of Detroit

Fresh air does the body good, they say, and Michigan is rife with indispensable nature and hiking trails. Put on some real…

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Rolling Hills Park Ypsilanti This park has five miles of paved trails, and three miles of hiking trails that have stunning views and observation decks for that perfect Instagram post. Oh, and there are sections that are accessible for people that are handicapped. The trails are dog friendly, so don’t leave Fido at home on this one. Photo via Instagram user @papajoethebuffalo
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