Everyone we saw celebrating Fusion Shows' 11th birthday at the Crofoot

They grow up so fast! On Saturday, Jan. 12, Lansing-based concert promoter Fusion Shows celebrated its 11th revolution around the sun with…

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Image: Everyone we saw celebrating Fusion Shows' 11th birthday at the Crofoot
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All of the amazing stunts we saw at the Cirque do Soleil 'Corteo' performance at Little Caesars Arena

Soaring through the air with the greatest of ease, Cirque du Soleil swung through Detroit on Jan. 10-13 for several performances of…

By Metro Times editorial staff

Image: All of the amazing stunts we saw at the Cirque do Soleil 'Corteo' performance at Little Caesars Arena
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21 Detroit restaurants that have been featured on the Food Network

When it comes to great food, Detroit may not be the first city that appears on the top of everyone's list. But…

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Prime + Proper 1145 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226 There isn’t a more exquisite and lush meat-centric eatery in all of metro Detroit. This upscale steakhouse and butcher bar is situated at the south end of Capitol Park, just steps from Campus Martius. With an in-house dry aging room visible from your table, this is the aptly named prime and proper location to have your steak and eat it too. Photo with permission from @primeandproperdetroit
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One last look at the memorabilia at Detroit's Hard Rock Cafe before it closes

Detroit's Hard Rock Cafe will close on Jan. 26 after 15 years in business. Here's one last look at its collection of…

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Image: One last look at the memorabilia at Detroit's Hard Rock Cafe before it closes
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35 of the best Twitter clapbacks in support of Rashida Tlaib's 'impeach the motherfucker'

On her very first day as a U.S. Representative, Rashida Tlaib of Michigan's 13th congressional district made headlines across the nation by…

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Image: 35 of the best Twitter clapbacks in support of Rashida Tlaib's 'impeach the motherfucker'
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All the divine people we saw at the 'Stardust at the Senate' event at Detroit's Senate Theater

On Saturday, Southwest Detroit's Senate Theater screened the David Bowie doc Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars to help raise funds for…

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Ch-ch-ch Senate Theater Detroit Michigan
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Photos from Greta Van Fleet's sold-out shows at Detroit's Fox Theatre

After releasing its debut full-length Anthem of the Peaceful Army in October, Frankenmuth retro-rockers Greta Van Fleet performed a string of three shows at…

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Image: Photos from Greta Van Fleet's sold-out shows at Detroit's Fox Theatre
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Everyone we saw at Nelly's Detroit performance at Sound Board

On Thursday, Dec. 27, "Hot in Here" singer, Nelly, treated Detroit with a rare post-Christmas performance at Sound Board Theatre at Motor…

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Image: Everyone we saw at Nelly's Detroit performance at Sound Board
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All of the flappers we saw at Neon Speakeasy at Marble Bar

We went to the future to party in the past on Saturday, Dec. 22 at the Neon Speakeasy event at Detroit's Marble…

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Image: All of the flappers we saw at Neon Speakeasy at Marble Bar
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20 of the funniest comments by Metro Times readers in 2018

We know that Metro Times readers are a tough crowd. In our comments section, we see readers go at each other daily…

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Everything we saw at Singers in the Round at Ferndale's Otus Supply

As part of the free monthly performance, Singers in the Round took to the stage at Ferndale's Otus Supply for an intimate…

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All the naughty and nice people we saw at night one of GRiZMAS at the Masonic

On Friday, Dec. 14, the holiday spirit was alive and well at the first night of the sold-out GRiZMAS performances at the…

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Image: All the naughty and nice people we saw at night one of GRiZMAS at the Masonic
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These before and after photos reveal how much Detroit has changed

For decades, Detroit has been America's underdog. The city has scrapped and fought its way through racialized urban planning and white flight, deindustrialization,…

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Image: These before and after photos reveal how much Detroit has changed
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All the Dizzy Dames we saw at 'O' Christmas Tease' at Detroit's Deluxx Fluxx

On Sunday, Dec. 9, Detroit's burlesque troupe of Dizzy Dames took to Deluxx Fluxx for an evening of holiday-themed performances at O'…

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Image: All the Dizzy Dames we saw at 'O' Christmas Tease' at Detroit's Deluxx Fluxx
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Everyone who saw the Detroit Renegades play live at Fornite Frenzy at Beacon Park

On Sunday, Dec. 8, fans of the wildly popular online video game Fortnite gathered in Beacon Park for Fornite Frenzy.  Children and…

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Image: Everyone who saw the Detroit Renegades play live at Fornite Frenzy at Beacon Park
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Everyone we saw at Punk, Paint, & Panties at Ant Hall in Hamtramck

Planet Ant's Ant Hall got turned upside down on Saturday, Dec. 8 with Punk, Paint, & Panties. Featuring burlesque dancers, punk rock…

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Image: Everyone we saw at Punk, Paint, & Panties at Ant Hall in Hamtramck
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All the pups who met Santa at Hodges Subaru's iHEARTDOGS donation drive

On Saturday, Dec. 9, Hodges Subaru in Ferndale teamed up with iHeartDogs for a canine donation drive. These precious pooches were some of…

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Image: All the pups who met Santa at Hodges Subaru's iHEARTDOGS donation drive
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Where to see Christmas lights in metro Detroit this holiday season

Nothing makes the holiday season feel more bright than seeing the night sky lit up with festive lights. We've picked a few…

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Campus Martius 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 Ice skating, holiday markets, and the famous 60 foot Norwegian Spruce covered in more than 19,000 multi-colored lights and ornaments makes Campus Martius your go to spot this holiday season. The lights, energy, and endless amounts of activities that downtown Detroit offers will put you in the holiday spirit. Photo courtesy of @felicia_fullwood
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Detroit-area dive bars to visit when you need a stiff drink

The Motor City is go go go, but sometimes you just want to take a second to relax and collect your thoughts.…

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Queen’s Bar 35 E. Grand River Ave., Detroit Grab a drink downtown at Queen’s Bar where bottles of Miller High Life are $3 and shots of well whiskey go for just $5. Photo with permission from Devin Culham
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See how Travis Scott's sold-out show turned Little Caesars Arena into 'Astroworld'

Travis Scott is hip-hop's man of the hour for his platinum-selling album Astroworld. On Wednesday, Dec. 5, Travis Scott sold-out Little Caesars Arena…

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Image: See how Travis Scott's sold-out show turned Little Caesars Arena into 'Astroworld'
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All the looks served at the Walk Fashion Show in Detroit

On Sunday, Dec. 2, Walk Fashion Show hit the runway at the Michigan Science Center to debut inspired winter looks just in…

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Everyone who dressed to impress at the Baja show in Sterling Heights

On Saturday, Dec. 1, the crowd put their best fashion foot forward to see Bosnian folk-pop singer Baja perform at the Macedonian…

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Image: Everyone who dressed to impress at the Baja show in Sterling Heights
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All of the holiday cheer we saw at Noel Night's daytime programming at DIA

On Saturday, Dec. 1, the 46th annual Noel Night debuted its first-ever 'Day & Night' programming. We headed to Detroit Institute of…

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Image: All of the holiday cheer we saw at Noel Night's daytime programming at DIA
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Everything we saw at Metro Times' Hall of Whiskey event at the Fisher Building

On Friday, Nov. 30, Metro Time threw its second-annual Hall of Whiskey event at the Fisher Building. Guests enjoyed a selection of…

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Photo by Jake Mulka
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15 ways to celebrate the holidays in Detroit so they don't suck

If you're not someone that plans holiday gifts and decorations months in advance, that's okay. Neither are we. Sometimes the holidays are…

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See Santa run in his finest speedo Briggs Detroit- 519 East Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 Dec. 2, 12pm-6pm Put on your skimpiest suit or holiday gear and run the Detroit Santa Speedo Run! Don’t worry about being in shape, it’s only a mile run downtown – you got this! Photo courtesy of Blulz60 / Shutterstock
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All the queens who sleighed at the Detroit Fillmore's Drag Queen Christmas

'Tis the season for some glam realness. On Sunday, Nov. 26, Drag Queen Christmas took over The Fillmore featuring naughty humor from…

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Image: All the queens who sleighed at the Detroit Fillmore's Drag Queen Christmas
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All of the ambitious runners we saw at Detroit's Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving

While you were dreaming of turkey and stuffing, these early birds got the worm at Detroit's Turkey Trot 5K race on Thanksgiving.November…

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Image: All of the ambitious runners we saw at Detroit's Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving
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All the craziness we saw at Danny Brown's Bruiser Thanksgiving V

Danny Brown celebrated Bruiser Thanksgiving V at the Majestic Theatre with Valee, JPEGMafia, Kyle Hall, Jay Daniel, Bruiser Brigdae, DJ Bearcat, and Sam…

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Image: All the craziness we saw at Danny Brown's Bruiser Thanksgiving V
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19 places to take people to show them the real Detroit

We all know that Detroit is coming back, but that doesn't mean that we want everything to have a new coat of…

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Lincoln Street Art Park A home for burners and graffiti artists, Lincoln Street Art Park has long been a destination for the urban adventurer. 5926 Lincoln St, Detroit, MI 48208 Photo with permission from @jennsmill
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Our A to Z guide for getting your loved ones the perfect holiday gifts

In 2018, shopping is the worst, right? We get it: Why leave the house when you could just thoughtlessly scroll through Amazon's…

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All of the cool kids we saw at the sold-out Aminé show at Saint Andrews Hall

On Tuesday, Nov. 20, Portland-based rapper Aminé performed in front of a sold-out crowd at Detroit's Saint Andrew's Theatre. Aminé was supported…

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Image: All of the cool kids we saw at the sold-out Aminé show at Saint Andrews Hall
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RÜFÜS DU SOL lit up the crowd at Royal Oak Music Theatre

On Friday, Nov. 16, Australian dance group RÜFÜS DU SOL hypnotized fans at Royal Oak Music Theatre with their mellow musical dreamscapes…

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Image: RÜFÜS DU SOL lit up the crowd at Royal Oak Music Theatre
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