Detroit Metro Times

11/28/2025

The Zeus Arc GT5 delivers pure flavor, smoother v***r, and real portability.

I traded an ounce of w**d for my first dry herb v***rizer about 15 years ago, and it was roughly the size and weight of a car radio. It sat on a table, plugged into a wall, and I drew from it through a plastic tube. It was more of a clunky household appliance than a portable or discreet v**e.Since t...

11/28/2025

Celebrate the season at HollyDazzle! 🎄⁠
Explore a world of enchanting lights, festive decorations, and holiday treats while enjoying fun experiences for the whole family. From heartwarming music to charming surprises along the way, HollyDazzle is filled with magic that will delight every visitor. Make this holiday season unforgettable!⁠
Plan your visit today: https://hollydazzle.com/ ❄️⁠
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11/26/2025

Joe Louis Southern Kitchen is planning on bringing its chicken and waffles and other Southern-style brunch dishes to downtown Detroit.

Joe Louis Southern Kitchen is planning on bringing its chicken and waffles and other Southern-style brunch dishes to downtown Detroit. The local chain is named after the Detroit boxing champion and led by his son Joe Louis Barrow II and local restaurateur Johnny Cannon. “Detroit helped shape my fa...

11/26/2025

The Detroit City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Living Wage for Musicians Act, a federal proposal introduced by U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib to overhaul the way artists are paid for digital streams.

The Detroit City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Living Wage for Musicians Act, a federal proposal introduced by U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a Detroit Democrat, to overhaul the way artists are paid for digital streams.Detroit is the latest major city to formally endo...

11/26/2025

The Detroit Urban Craft Fair is an opportunity to discover and connect with local makers and one-of-a-kind finds, enjoy festive holiday music, and get your entire season’s worth of shopping done in one day — all on a budget to boot.

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Two crafters walk into a bar late at night. One’s got some T-shirts, and one’s got some stained glass. For both of them, already, this is more than just a hobby.  Twenty years later, they’re successfully living their scrappy dreams, having helped to ...

11/25/2025

Duggan chose to duck on live TV when given the chance to condemn Trump’s dangerous rhetoric.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan had an opportunity this weekend to say whether he thinks President Donald Trump’s threats of jailing and executing political opponents has gone too far.

11/25/2025

Step into a magical winter wonderland at HollyDazzle! ❄️
Wander through festive lights, enjoy delicious holiday treats, and take part in fun activities for all ages. From joyful music to enchanting holiday scenes, there’s magic around every corner. Bring the whole family and create memories that will sparkle all season long!
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11/25/2025

Powerful Detroit show layers art and activism into one collective voice.

Art is such a beautiful demonstration of freedom of expression, and Detroit’s Fall of Freedom show reminded me exactly why. The national call to artists held its exhibition at Playground Detroit this past weekend.  “Our Democracy is under attack. Threats to free expression are rising. Dissent i...

11/25/2025

These are some of the best deals you’ll find at metro Detroit dispensaries.

Utopia Gardens in DetroitOne of Detroit’s first dispensaries, Utopia Gardens cultivates its own flower and live resin, and it carries numerous other brands. On Wednesday and Friday, the entire store is 35% off.

11/24/2025

A Detroit fire lieutenant illegally padded his paycheck by submitting time sheets for hours he never worked, and his supervisors failed to stop it, according to a new investigation from the city’s Office of Inspector General.

11/24/2025

Do these films want to revere the classic ‘The Wizard of Oz’ — or demystify it?

My obsession with musical theater switched off one day before I was able to join the Wicked fanbase. The music from Les Mis, Hedwig, Spring Awakening, Rent, Once, Rocky Horror, Phantom, and a few more still spin round in my head some weeks, but shows like Cats, Rock of Ages, and Frozen felt lukewarm...

11/21/2025

During her Thursday performance at the Fox Theatre, Erykah Badu called Detroit her “third home.”

A towering figure with shoulders pointed to the sky like mountains appears onstage to an atmospheric soundtrack. When the lights come up, who else would it be other than Erykah Badu glowing under red lights in an oversized hat and floor-length golden cape like a celestial deity? Badu stopped at Detr...