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Your guide to the best cannabis for Michigan summers

Summer is approaching, and there’s no better time to stock up on fresh, flavorful cannabis. Whether you’re planning a long day at…

By Steve Neavling

Michigan summers don’t last long, so don’t take the time for granted. The right strain can brighten your day, whether you’re heading to a festival, strolling the Detroit RiverWalk, or hanging out on your patio. Make the best of it. And don’t forget the sunscreen. If you want us to sample your cannabis products, send us an email at steve@metrointhed.com.
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Arts & Culture

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

Select events happening in the Detroit area. Be sure to check venue websites before all events for the latest information. See our…

By Lee DeVito

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.
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News & Views

Unsold Teslas pile up outside former Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum

There’s something almost poetic about a suburban shopping center crumbling into irrelevance as more than 100 unsold Teslas sit there like a…

By Steve Neavling

Image: Tesla dumping ground piles up in former Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum parking lot
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Photos: Ferndale celebrates Pride Month 2025

Looking fabulous, Ferndale!

By Li Miller

Image: Photos: Ferndale celebrates Pride Month 2025
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What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (May 28-June 3)

Select events happening in metro Detroit this week. Be sure to check venue websites before all events for the latest information. See…

By Lee DeVito

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.
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Music

Everything we saw at Detroit’s Movement Music Festival 2025

Movement Music Festival returned to Hart Plaza for three days of techno, house, hip-hop, and more.

By Joe Maroon, Kahn Santori Davison, Mike Pfeiffer

Saturday, May 24.
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Photos: Detroit Diaspora Day Festival 2025

On Sunday, the Detroit Diaspora Day Festival returned to The Norwood to celebrate house, soul, jazz, and beyond.

By Kahn Santori Davison

Image: Photos: Detroit Diaspora Day Festival 2025
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Music

Photos: The Weeknd at Ford Field

Canadian singer The Weeknd performed on Saturday, kicking off two back-to-back nights at Ford Field. The show continues Sunday.

Image: Photos: The Weeknd at Ford Field
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Music

Photos: Shakira at Little Caesars Arena

Colombian pop star Shakira performed Thursday night at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena.

By Joe Maroon

Image: Photos: Shakira at Little Caesars Arena
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Arts & Culture

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

You’ve likely driven past them, walked in their shadow, or even stepped over some while paying your respects to a loved one.…

By Metro Times editorial staff

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.
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Music

Photos: Chart-topper Teddy Swims at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre

Riding off the chart-topping success of last year’s soulful “Lose Control,” Georgia-born crooner Teddy Swims brought his “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy…

By Joe Maroon

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

Select events happening in metro Detroit this week. Be sure to check venue websites before all events for the latest information. See…

By Lee DeVito

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

Photos: Post Malone and Jelly Roll’s ‘Big Ass Stadium Tour’ stop in Detroit

On Sunday, rappers-turned-country stars Post Malone and Jelly Roll brought their “Big Ass Stadium Tour” to Ford Field.

By Joe Maroon

Image: Photos from Post Malone and Jelly Roll’s ‘Big Ass Stadium’ Tour stop in Detroit
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Creative cosplay at Motor City Comic Con Spring 2025 [PHOTOS]

Motor City Comic Con returned to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi this weekend. With a plethora of celebrities, like MCU’s Jeremy…

By Josh Justice

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

City of Detroit honors Amp Fiddler by renaming Conant Gardens street

The city of Detroit has honored the late Amp Fiddler by renaming a street in his Conant Gardens neighborhood after him. The…

By Kahn Santori Davison, Doug Coombe

Image: City of Detroit honors Amp Fiddler by renaming Conant Gardens street
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Music

What we saw at the Detroit release party for Shinola’s new J Dilla collection

On Thursday, luxury watchmaker Shinola celebrated the release of its latest collection, inspired by the late Detroit hip-hop beatmaker J Dilla, at…

By Kahn Santori Davison

Image: What we saw at the Detroit release party for Shinola’s new J Dilla collection [PHOTOS]
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What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (May 14-20)

Select events happening in metro Detroit this week. Be sure to check venue websites before all events for the latest information. See…

By Lee DeVito

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.
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Warren’s historic Gillett-Beer Farm hits market [PHOTOS]

A historic farm in Michigan’s third-largest city has hit the market — and the price looks good.The Gillett-Beer Farm has been listed…

By Lee DeVito

Image: Warren’s historic Gillett-Beer Farm hits market [PHOTOS]
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Weed

12 energizing cannabis strains you can find in Michigan

Welcome to The Straight Dope, our new weekly series that explores the best cannabis products in Michigan. Cannabis doesn’t have to knock…

By Steve Neavling

If you want a little more kick with the risk of anxiety, Hypha grows a killer batch of Princess Peach, a sativa-leaning hybrid that packs a punch.These are the strains I keep coming back to when I want to feel inspired, sharper, and more engaged, without the haze or anxiety. I’m always testing new cultivars, but these 12 have earned a spot in my regular rotation. If you’re into live rosin, a flavorful and solventless concentrate, I recommend Mandarin Zkittlez by Information Entropy, Blueberry Haze by 710 Labs, Space Guava by Eastside Alchemy, Lemon Stank, Roasted Lemons, Strawberry Candy, and the Juice Man by Wojo Co. Not every strain works the same for everyone, but these are a good place to start if you’re looking to stay active without feeling disoriented. All of them deliver a functional kind of lift. And if you’re wondering what my choice for pickleball is, it’s Carbon Fiber or Gelonade. They keep me focused and dialed in. My reactions are sharper, my movements more fluid. It’s about being present and feeling connected to your body. The noise in my head quiets down, and I can lock in on the game. Not every strain can get you there. But when you find the right ones, you’ll be hard to stop. If you want us to sample your cannabis products, send us an email at steve@metrointhed.com.
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What we saw at the AEW: Dynamite wrestling event in Detroit

AEW: Dynamite, an event that bills itself as “where the best wrestle,” returned to Detroit on Wednesday for an action-packed evening at…

By Josh Justice

Image: What we saw at the AEW: Dynamite wrestling event in Detroit
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What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (May 7-13)

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By Lee DeVito

Sturgill Simpson With his 2014 breakthrough Metamodern Sounds in Country Music, Kentucky-born Sturgill Simpson helped rejuvenate the genre with a neo-outlaw sound. He’s spent the rest of his career gleefully defying expectations: tapping Amy Winehouse’s former backing band the Dap-Kings for the Grammy-winning A Sailor’s Guide to Earth, soundtracking an anime film with the hard-rocking Sound & Fury, and releasing a suite of bluegrass albums in 2020 and 2021. When a vocal cord injury seemed like it might end his career, Simpson once again pivoted. Released under the moniker Johnny Blue Skies last year, Simpson’s Passage du Desir exists somewhere between Jimmy Buffet and Pink Floyd, but the live shows are on another level. Simpson and his tight band draw from his entire catalog, interspersed with long stretches of improvisational noodling to give his voice a rest — delighting fans of jam bands. And somehow, it’s still very country. Starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at Meadowbrook Amphitheatre, 3554 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills; ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at $59.50.
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All the colorful characters we saw at Detroit’s Space Dive ‘Star Wars’ fan event [PHOTOS]

Star Wars fans have once again banded together for Detroit’s Space Dive event, now in its tenth year. The brainchild of the…

By Mike Pfeiffer

Image: All the colorful characters we saw at Detroit’s Space Dive ‘Star Wars’ fan event [PHOTOS]
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AC/DC electrifies Detroit on Power Up Tour [PHOTOS]

Australian rock band AC/DC brought its Power Up Tour to Ford Field on Wednesday, with New York City’s Pretty Reckless opening the…

By Joe Maroon

Image: AC/DC electrifies Detroit on Power Up Tour [PHOTOS]
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Detroit park turns art gallery, for Earth Day festivities

Sunshine, blue skies and vibrant green trees created a perfect atmosphere for Art in the Trees Sunday in Detroit’s Palmer Park. The…

By Erica Hobbs

With a similar embrace of the natural surroundings, artist James Rodriguez sat painting a landscape, surrounded by his other paintings of the natural world hanging from trees nearby with a Henry David Thoreau-type vibe.
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What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (April 30-May 6)

Select events happening in metro Detroit this week. Be sure to check venue websites before all events for the latest information. See…

By Lee DeVito

60th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta This year’s Cinco de Mayo festivities in Southwest Detroit are extra special. Not only is Detroit’s Latino community celebrating six decades of its cultural parade, but it’s also commemorating the election of Mexico’s first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum. A two-day Cinco de Mayo Fiesta starts on Saturday at Patton Park with vendors, food trucks, musical performances, and more. The parade starts at noon on Sunday at Patton Park, ending at Clark Park.Fiesta from noon-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 at Patton Park, 8151 Dix St, Detroit; detroitcincodemayoparade.com. No cover.
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Sprawling barn-themed Ann Arbor mansion hits market [PHOTOS]

This real estate listing looks like it could have come straight out of the hit TV show Yellowstone.A sprawling complex in Ann…

By Lee DeVito

Image: Sprawling barn-themed Ann Arbor mansion hits market [PHOTOS]
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2025 summer movie preview

With the release last week of the Michael B. Jordan-Ryan Coogler instant classic Sinners, we have officially entered the 2025 summer season…

By Jared Rasic, Last Word Features

July 11: Superman Yes, we’ve had a lot of comic book movies over the years, but this is James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) relaunching the DC Universe under his own supervision. I want to see characters like The Green Lantern, Swamp Thing, Animal Man, and Constantine through his twisted lens, so I hope Superman does well enough that we finally get some really weird comic stuff. I really want an R-Rated Swamp Thing movie.
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What’s going on in metro Detroit this week (April 16-22)

Select events happening in metro Detroit this week. Be sure to check venue websites before all events for the latest information. See…

By Lee DeVito

Bridging Our Friendship Rally As anyone who’s ever had the pleasure of interacting with our neighbors to the north knows, Canadians are nice people. The nicest. One time, while visiting a record store in Windsor, I overheard the clerk politely say, “Well, which Nickleback albums don’t you own?” This would never happen in the U.S. The point is that you have to fuck up pretty bad to piss Canadians off, and it seems President Donald Trump has done just that. His bizarre threats to make Canada the “51st state” or slap it with tariffs have riled our nation’s closest ally, with some Canadians even calling for a boycott of U.S. products. This weekend, Americans and Canadians will set aside our differences for “Bridging Our Friendship,” an international gesture of solidarity. All across the U.S.-Canada border, people on both sides plan on gathering at 1 p.m. on Saturday to wave flags, sing each others’ national anthems (time to brush up on the lyrics to “O Canada,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner” for that matter), and show the world some of that famous Canadian kindness. Detroit’s protest will take place at Hart Plaza, organized by the group We the People Dissent. Protests will also be held in Port Huron by Blue Water Indivisible and in Sault Ste. Marie by Yoopers Unite. Hundreds of people showed up at the Detroit-Windsor border for a similar protest last month. Let’s see if we can top it. Starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday; Hart Plaza, Detroit. No cover.
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April indie movie roundup

There are a ton of low-budget, international, and just plain off-the-radar films coming out over the next few weeks, most of which…

By Jared Rasic, Last Word Features

Freaky Tales This passes the vibe check. A batshit-crazy anthology of interconnected stories (set in 1987 Oakland!!) following a goofily animated green lightning that shapes the fates of several disparate Californians. If you’re like me, this movie has it all: punks vs. Nazis, rap battles, narration by Too $hort, fake cigarette burns to give the film that old-school theatrical texture, a deep love of 1980s Oakland and Bay Area hip-hop culture, a deep obsession with genre movies, the Golden State Warriors, kung-fu, cartoonish violence, Pedro Pascal, sword fights, and so very much more. Filmmakers Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck take all the tricks they’ve learned in 20 years as writer-directors (including their toe-dipping into studio blockbusters with 2019’s Captain Marvel) and made what feels like a deeply personal and goofball love letter to their youth and the things that make them happy. It’s not perfect, but what is? At the end of the closing credits, there’s a brief moment where the statement “This movie was made in its entirety by human beings” appears. Just a group of people making a movie about Oakland in the 1980s with sword fights and rap music. Humanity at its best. Freaky Tales Grade: B
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Thousands protest Trump in Detroit as part of nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ rallies [PHOTOS]

Metro Detroiters gathered on Saturday for a rally and march down Woodward Avenue against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. According to…

By Lee DeVito

Image: Thousands protest Trump in Detroit as part of nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ rallies [PHOTOS]
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Everything we saw at Astronomicon 8 in Ypsi [PHOTOS]

Pop culture fans packed the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest for Astronomicon 8. Twiztid and Majik Ninja Entertainment hosted a…

By Josh Justice

Image: Everything we saw at Astronomicon 8 in Ypsi [PHOTOS]
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Detroit Tigers fans celebrate opening day 2025 [PHOTOS]

On Friday, the Detroit Tigers started the team’s 25th season at Comerica Park, defeating the Chicago White Sox 7-4.

By Mike Pfeiffer, Joe Maroon

Image: All the Detroit Tigers fans we saw on opening day 2025 [PHOTO]
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Detroit’s long-standing Dakota Inn Rathskeller is under new ownership

By Lee DeVito

The Dakota Inn Rathskeller.

Big Rock Italian Chophouse readies to open in Birmingham’s former Big Rock Chophouse space

By Lee DeVito

Big Rock Italian Chophouse will replace the former Big Rock Chophouse in Birmingham’s old Grand Trunk Western Railroad Depot.

Suspended Hamtramck police chief told volunteer to point loaded gun at someone’s head, according to audio recording

By Steve Neavling

Suspended Hamtramck Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri.

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