Detroit Metro Times

09/12/2025

“Foxy Roxi’s Disco Roulette” will feature a giant spinning wheel, fabulous prizes, and a dance party — and no negativity allowed.

For the past several months, Detroit burlesque performer Roxi D’Lite and her husband Charlie Champagne have been hard at work bringing what they’re calling “Foxy Roxi’s Disco Roulette” to life.  “It’s a ’70s game show where the audience spins this giant glittery wheel, the roulette ...

09/12/2025

🎶🪈 The Pipes Are Calling! 🪈🎶

Nothing says Celtic celebration like the powerful sound of the bagpipes! At Shamrocks & Shenanigans, the air will be filled with stirring melodies that echo across the village—bold, proud, and undeniably Irish. ☘️✨

From lively jigs to soul-stirring anthems, our pipers bring centuries of tradition to life, setting the perfect tone for a weekend of heritage, heart, and high spirits.

Raise your glass, feel the rhythm, and let the pipes lead you into the magic of the festival!

09/12/2025

“We wanted to do this out of respect for Michigan’s name as a top w**d destination in America,” says Ty Decoeur of Exotic Matter. “Michigan is in the same category as Cali or New York.”

For the fourth straight year, Michigan cannabis users are going to judge the best flower and live hash rosin in the state as part of Zalympix, a high-profile competition often called the “Grammys of Cannabis.”  I was lucky enough to snag one of the rosin kits, which featured 23 strains in glass...

09/11/2025

A Detroit demolition contractor has been suspended from city work after investigators said it used contaminated dirt to backfill dozens of residential properties.

Results show 33 of 41 properties — more than 80% — handled by Gayanga Co. failed to meet state residential standards.

09/11/2025

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It’s our favorite time of the year — and we’re guessing the same for some of the seniors at North Farmington High School, who in recent years have delighted the internet by taking funny photos for their student IDs. Let’s take a look!

09/11/2025

PUFF Cannabis is turning 4/20 into a year-round holiday.

The dispensary chain is also giving out swag bags at its 23 locations on the 20th of every month.

09/11/2025

FREE MOVIE SCREENING!
THIS FALL… bring your cat ears, grab some popcorn, and join Gabby for her BIGGEST adventure yet—at the movies! 🐾🍿

We’re giving away FREE TICKETS to our September 20 advanced screening of DreamWorks Animation's: Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie (Rated G), pouncing into theaters September 26th!

For your chance to see this advanced screening, cut and paste this address into your browser: https://gofobo.com/GabbyMT
Supplies limited.

09/11/2025

A national support group to help people in the hospitality industry who struggle with drugs and alcohol is expanding to Ann Arbor.

A national support group to help people in the hospitality industry who struggle with drugs and alcohol is expanding to Ann Arbor.  The Ann Arbor chapter of Ben’s Friends will host its first meeting from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at Echelon Kitchen and Bar, a new high-end restaurant that ...

09/10/2025

The Michigan-founded chain is bringing the Motor City classic to the masses.

The rest of the world is finally starting to get hip to Detroit-style pizza.  Hungry Howie’s is the latest pizza chain to add Michigan’s take on deep-dish pizza to its menu, which will be available from participating locations nationwide starting on Sept. 15. “Detroit is in our DNA, and intro...

09/10/2025

Avalon Cafe & Bakery, Yum Village, Parc, and other spots are offering unique dishes to help raise awareness about climate change.

Seven local restaurants have banded together for a good cause. Throughout September, the “Eat for Impact” initiative will see participating eateries offer plant-based specials to raise awareness about climate change. Meat production is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. “Ea...

09/10/2025

Coming up: A dazzling drone show over Detroit, DIY Street Fair, Murals in the Market, and more.

Select events happening in the Detroit area. Be sure to check venue websites before all events for the latest information. See our online calendar for more ideas for things to do, or add your event: metrotimes.com/AddEvent. Extraordinary Love: A 4×4 Q***r Exposure Creative Arts Exhibit Two years ag...

09/10/2025

Detroit mayoral candidate Solomon Kinloch’s megachurch owes nearly $30,000 in delinquent water bills in Detroit, according to public records.

The senior pastor at Triumph Church owns a $1.3 million, 5,100-square-foot home in the suburbs.