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Da’Vinchi and Demetrius Flenory Jr. return as the Black Mafia Family brothers in BMF.

‘BMF’ season 4 boasts more action and brings back old faces

The new season of this Detroit crime drama premieres Friday on Starz

By Kahn Santori Davison

Michigan Lavender Festival While this fragrant purple flower is not native to Michigan, the state is becoming increasingly known for its lavender farms — and the Michigan Lavender Festival is a great way to learn more about them. Billed as the largest and oldest lavender festival on the East Coast, now in its 23rd year, the event features vendors, artisan workshops, and food trucks … not to mention ice-cold Lavender Lemonade. From noon-6 p.m. on Friday, June 6 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8 at Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds; 195 Midway St., Imlay City; themichiganlavenderfestival.com. Tickets are $10; children 12 and under get in free.

What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (June 4-10)

If you’ve ever seen an episode of I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, you know exactly the level of cringe you’ll get with Friendship.

A24’s newest films ‘Bring Her Back’ and ‘Friendship’ double down on weird, raw cinema

By Jared Rasic, Last Word Features

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Free Will Astrology (June 4-10)

Pickleball at Beacon Park The fastest-growing sport has arrived in downtown Detroit. Through a partnership between Come Play Detroit and Downtown Detroit Partnership, Beacon Park is offering pickleball on two courts that are well-lit for after-dark play. Beginners and seasoned pros are welcome for team tournaments or open play sessions (bring your own equipment), with refreshments available from nearby Lumen Detroit. Leagues from 6-9:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, tournaments 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, and open play 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily when courts are unused at Beacon Park; 1901 Grand River Ave., Detroit; comeplaydetroit.com/beaconpark. No cover.

What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (May 28-June 3)

Nicole Curtis.

Nicole Curtis returns to Detroit for new series of HGTV’s ‘Rehab Addict’ to renovate ‘disgusting’ house

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Free Will Astrology (May 28-June 3)

Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch remake made a splash Memorial Day Weekend.

‘Lilo & Stitch’ and ‘Mission Impossible’ blow ‘Barbenheimer’ out of the water

By Jared Rasic, Last Word Features

Michigan Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument Campus Martius Park, Detroit Unveiled in 1872, this monument is dedicated to Michigan’s sailors and soldiers killed during the Civil War. It was re-dedicated in 2005 following the completion of Campus Martius Plaza and those who died in wars since were also honored.

The stories behind some of Detroit’s most notable memorials, monuments, and statues

By Metro Times editorial staff

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Free Will Astrology (May 21-27)

The Motown Museum celebrates its 40th anniversary with a special performance by the Four Tops.⁠

What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (May 21-27)

In the Final Destination series, characters die in freak accidents.

What I learned binge-watching all six ‘Final Destination’ movies

By Jared Rasic, Last Word Features

Image: Creative cosplay at Motor City Comic Con Spring 2025 [PHOTOS]

Creative cosplay at Motor City Comic Con Spring 2025 [PHOTOS]

By Josh Justice

Soft Target is a new play by Emily Kaczmarek that tackles gun violence in schools through the story of 9-year-old Amanda and her bedroom toys.

Poignant play takes aim at America’s out-of-control gun violence

By Randiah Camille Green

Motor City Comic Con Now in its 35th year, Motor City Comic Con is Michigan’s largest pop culture convention with celebrity guests, cosplay, panels, and other fun fan events. Highlights this year include a special screening of 2009’s searing superhero satire Watchmen hosted by Silk Spectre II actress Malin Åkerman, a live podcast and concert by wrestling legends Jeff and Matt Hardy, and a special appearance by Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye of the Marvel Cinematic Universe), among others. From Friday, May 16-Sunday, May 18 at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi; motorcitycomiccon.com. Hours are noon-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are available starting at $35 for adults and $5 for children.

What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (May 14-20)

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