3 powerful bands, one rad night of music!

Monolithic Architecture
https://monolithicarchitecture.bandcamp.com

Angel Of Mars
https://angelofmars.bandcamp.com

Stormfeldt
https://stormfeldt.bandcamp.com

Doors at 7, music at 8
All ages $10

https://www.facebook.com/events/1500467098760941/

An evening of Rock & Roll with -
Ypsilanti’s spooky, Fangs and Twang

Post punky, space rock from the Upper Peninsula, Hell Town Trio

and Ypsi/Arbor psychedelic blues grooves from Cyrano Jones

Doors 7:30 music at 8

$5-$10
817 E. Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti

https://www.facebook.com/events/26330777073273570/

Join us this weekend for 'A Very Dope Saturday' at Ogma! We’re 'rolling' our special stoner food menu out and celebrating the annual release of our Hazy Double IPA 'Big Rip' and Double IPA 'Lush Green' — available on draft and in mixed 4-packs (two cans of each)!

STONER MENU:

HNKLEY’S DONUT BURGER 🍩🍔
Glazed donut bun, burger, cheese, burg sauce, onion (Impossible Burger available)

COUCH LOCK LOADED DOG 🌭🛋️🔒
Wiener loaded with mac and cheese, bacon, jalapeños, Hot Cheetos (Veggie-dogs…

Originally conceived as an event to both celebrate literature and introduce the Chelsea community to visitors, this single-day event features nationally recognized authors held in public venues, with time to check out downtown between events. This year’s Walk offers attendees the chance to see one of Chelsea’s most iconic venues and experience a play reading at the Purple Rose Theatre, while engaging with the actors and playwrights. Our visiting authors include Chris La Tray, Carmen Bugan, and Nathan Pyle.

All events are open to the…

Come to the Downtown library for a pop-up record fair in the lobby, with vendors selling used records and gear. DJs will be spinning vinyl records all day while you check out the vendors, pick up a cool pinback button, or make one yourself!

Check out aadl.org/recordstoreday to learn more!

https://www.facebook.com/events/842407482185290/

Can you believe it?! HOMES IS TURNING 9!

Join us 12 - 10pm Saturday, April 18th at Campus for a day long celebration of all things HOMES:

● Bars open at 12:00pm

● Timed vintage pours throughout the day - stay tuned for the beer list and tap times!

● Anniversary beer release at 4:00pm:

Doozie Coconut 2026
Barleywine (name is TBD - got any ideas?!)
Cynosure Strawberry-Lemon
DIPA collab with Electric Brewing (name is also TBD - ideas, anyone?)

●…

All day FREE event. Doors open at 10:00am.
4:00pm The Science Fair
5:00pm Custard Flux
Many more acts too!

Custard Flux will have limited edition LPs, CDs, and some very rare 45rpms on hand, including copies our critically acclaimed album Enter Xenon.
Brings your friends!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1620112682596281/

Join state and local Democratic Party leaders and activists immediately prior to the MDP Legacy Dinner for a craft beer mixer to connect with like-minded individuals from across the state.

Because this event is being held at a craft brewery, Rank MI Vote will conduct a ranked choice beer election. Attendees have the option to buy a flight (tasting) of craft beers and fill out a ballot to rank their choices from favorite to least favorite (1st choice, 2nd choice, and so on). This election provides a…

OUR DANKEST BEER RETURNS FOR A 3RD RITUAL!

BEER! METAL! MOSHPITS!

COME ONE AND ALL!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1426608282238758/

Ethan Daniel Davidson is a veteran singer-songwriter and "performance philosopher" whose music sits at the intersection of gritty Americana, haunting folk, and unvarnished blues. After a decade-long "Six Year Tour" where he played over 900 shows across the U.S. and a period of living in the Alaskan wilderness, Davidson has built a prolific body of work that spans fourteen studio albums. His songwriting is deeply literary, earning him comparisons to icons like Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan for his ability to weave complex, philosophical narratives into homespun melodies.

Spring is in the air and so are the magically sweet sounds of...

10:00 • Of House
11:15 • Head Full of Ghosts
12:30 • Night Sky Alumni

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The annual Bicycle Day Freakout is upon us!! Turn on, Tune in, and Drop out with us as we pay tribute with our friends @_dreamshoppe_ and @sonicsmut and @eternal_eyes_light_show
All happening at the legendary @ziggysypsi on April 19th!
Poster art by @logan_belz_art
#turnontuneindropout #bicycleday #detroitmusic #ypsilantimusic

https://www.facebook.com/events/1599844551279411/

The Guild of Artists and Artisans is excited to offer its first-ever Artist Conference focused on the Business of Art — designed to inspire, empower, educate, create connections, and enhance artists careers! For artists who have been selling their work for years and those brand new to the field; individuals who sell their work full time or dabble, all levels of artists will find interesting sessions to help support their art careers. With sessions for entrepreneurs dedicated to topics to support running your own business such as individual health care,…

The Guild of Artists and Artisans is excited to offer its first-ever Artist Conference focused on the Business of Art — designed to inspire, empower, educate, create connections, and enhance artists careers! For artists who have been selling their work for years and those brand new to the field; individuals who sell their work full time or dabble, all levels of artists will find interesting sessions to help support their art careers. With sessions for entrepreneurs dedicated to topics to support running your own business such as individual health care,…

Heavy Temple, Waxed, Cleen, Ghost Pipe at The Sanctuary 4/23

tickets and information available at http://www.sanctuarydetroit.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/2326140687905065/

Mark Your Calendars!

The Pulp & Press Lit Arts Fest is coming to Southwest Michigan April 24-25, 2026.

Hosted by the Village of Vicksburg, Pulp & Press is a two-day celebration of the written word in all its forms and promotion of literacy.

With something for everyone, a schedule of events and programs will be communicated in early 2026.

More details to follow.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1924467581610031/

Have you ever wanted to hear your music on the radio, wondered if there are stations willing to play your music and how to get it there?

Come join us at Aretha’s Jazz Cafe at Music Hall for a crash course in Radio Publicity and Marketing for the DIY musician. Reservation link coming.

Learn:

- Targeted skills and marketing tools you can put into action when you walk out the door.

- How you can get started on a limited…

Jon Torrence returns to the Bloom Room stage!

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Join us for an evening of music made in the Rustbelt Featuring Chris Cranick of Grand Rapids, Matt Bastardson of Pontiac and Jennifer Westwood and the Handsome Devils from Detroit

8PM // TICKETS $10 // VIP Available

Rustbelt Sounds highlights the musical talent and songwriting tradition that is alive in the Rustbelt today.

http://www.jenniferwestwood.com

Jennifer Westwood And The Handsome Devils perform soulshaking, electrified Americana, drawing from the wells of Alt-Country, Soul and Blues. Jennifer has performed alongside acclaimed producer and Blue Note…

The Book Trail is a fun, interactive experience for festival visitors to meet and talk with authors while discovering the shops and businesses in the Village of Vicksburg. Over 30 authors from throughout the region will be located in host venues throughout the Village on a designated “trail”.

The Book Trail is open to the public at no cost.

On the Book Trail:
H&S Alvaurence ~ J. Arens ~ Michael Balter ~ Steve Boughton ~ Matt Brandenburg `~ Tracy Brogan ~ Steve Brown ~ Auntie KC ~ Michelle Cox ~ Angela K.…

The Peninsular Printmaker Fair is an all-Michigander printmaker fair. April 25th, 2025 will be the 3rd annual event, open from 12pm to 8pm. It will bring together 30 printmakers throughout our state for a market at Urbanrest Brewery in Ferndale.

At the Peninsular Printmaker Fair attendees will be able to purchase artist-made original prints and hand-printed textiles, view demonstrations, enjoy Urbanrest’s beverages, and visit food trucks. Our showcased printmakers are a collection of diverse print mediums: letterpress, woodcut, linocut, screen-printing, etching, drypoint, intaglio, collagraph, and more. Printmaking is…

Mark Your Calendars!

The Pulp & Press Lit Arts Fest is coming to Southwest Michigan April 24-25, 2026.

Hosted by the Village of Vicksburg, Pulp & Press is a two-day celebration of the written word in all its forms and promotion of literacy.

With something for everyone, a schedule of events and programs will be communicated in early 2026.

More details to follow.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1924467581610031/

Join us for an evening of music made in the Rustbelt Featuring Chris Cranick of Grand Rapids, Matt Bastardson of Pontiac and Jennifer Westwood and the Handsome Devils from Detroit

8PM // TICKETS $10 // VIP Available

Rustbelt Sounds highlights the musical talent and songwriting tradition that is alive in the Rustbelt today.

http://www.jenniferwestwood.com

Jennifer Westwood And The Handsome Devils perform soulshaking, electrified Americana, drawing from the wells of Alt-Country, Soul and Blues. Jennifer has performed alongside acclaimed producer and Blue Note…

An evening of the finest heavy stoner rock and blues

https://www.facebook.com/events/962707739599814/

Rootsy Billy Brandt dabbles in folk, rock, psychedelic, country and Celtic genres with his band The Sugarees.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1360992449045561/

Voices of Courage is happening April 29th, 2026 from 6–8 PM!
Join us for free food, free drinks, and free SHAPE shirts to show your support!

https://shapechelsea.org/

BAY-CON IS BACK, BABY! Celebrate BAY-CON's 5th year, now a two-day event!

Want to meet a favorite celebrity voice actor or animator, or be escorted by a stormtrooper? Are you looking for a special vinyl record or original artwork? Come to BAY-CON! See favorite childhood toys and pass on that love to the next generation! Re-live yester-year playing Atari, Nintendo, Sega, and more vintage games! Enjoy Star Wars? The Force is strong with BAY-CON! Want to eat tantalizing food from amazing food trucks? Come on over!

Laith Al-Saadi is one of the most powerful and influential voices in Michigan, and you can catch him live tonight at The Rumpus Room. This will be an intimate concert with limited general admission tickets available. Limited $20 tickets available.

Doors 7:00 | Music 7:30

TICKETS & MORE INFO:
https://www.rumpusroomvenue.com/event-details-registration/laith-al-saadi-an-intimate-night-of-live-music-1-2

https://www.facebook.com/events/915699604722574/

Join us for the ultimate Pitmaster showdown at Dark Horse Brewing's ANNUAL RIB & BRISKET SMOKE OFF COMPETITION 櫨

櫨 Competitive Categories: Ribs & Brisket (Main), Steak and Something Stuffed (Side)

櫨 Judging: We're excited to partner with the Steak Cookoff Association (SCA) to oversee our judging

櫨 Entry: To enter you must enter in the amateur division or pro division. Enter here https://tinyurl.com/mm86hu6r

櫨 Prize: The winner of each category will qualify for the World Food Championships

櫨 Admissions…

BAY-CON IS BACK, BABY! Celebrate BAY-CON's 5th year, now a two-day event!

Want to meet a favorite celebrity voice actor or animator, or be escorted by a stormtrooper? Are you looking for a special vinyl record or original artwork? Come to BAY-CON! See favorite childhood toys and pass on that love to the next generation! Re-live yester-year playing Atari, Nintendo, Sega, and more vintage games! Enjoy Star Wars? The Force is strong with BAY-CON! Want to eat tantalizing food from amazing food trucks? Come on over!

A killer lineup for a night of brain melting heavy music! Doors at 7PM and cover is $15!

Featuring:

Blood Rune Sigil
Debuting brand new music, absolutely do not miss!!! High-intensity alternative metal/ progressive rock band with an ever-evolving wide angle approach to musical story telling. Weaving intense rhythms, thought provoking lyrics, and emotionally expressive tones into an entrancing & thunderous presentation.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Qx21ssXzRRuDK884AlmLW?si=G8lv-M58TiCrWI6otzBcjA

Supreme Mystic
Get spin kicked out…

Doors at 7pm
All ages with a paid adult. 18+ with proper ID.
$15

08:00 • Violet Daybed
09:00 • The Lowcocks
10:00 • SCREW
11:00 • Saber Tooth Gary
12:00 • Inaudible Darling

pssst... not only is SCREW reuniting for this, but it's Tommy's birthday and last show, too! 🥳

https://www.facebook.com/events/891014840437505/

A night of psychedelic revelry ~

SONIC SMUT
https://sonicsmutdetroit.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sonicsmut/?hl=en

FICUS
https://ficustheband.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ficustheband/?hl=en

DREAM SHOPPE
https://www.instagram.com/_dreamshoppe_/
https://open.spotify.com/track/4qbHJ610kgHt7ADn066tbn?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio
https://open.spotify.com/track/4qbHJ610kgHt7ADn066tbn?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&…

Join us to celebrate the new beer release from Dragonmeade—Tres Amigas! The party starts at 5PM and we hit at 7PM. Come fill up on Tres Amigas and tacos and then dance it all off on the dance floor.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1871638110201396/

Brought to you by the Detroit Bookfest team, the 2nd annual Detroit Festival of Records (aka: Detroit Vinylfest) is happening in May!

Vendors will be selling vinyl records/LPs, CDs, cassette tapes, music-related posters, ephemera, t-shirts, and more.

Some musicians/DJs/rappers, etc, will be doing autograph signings.

And DJs will be spinning vinyl records.

FREE ENTRY for attendees!

2nd annual Detroit Vinylfest
Sunday, May 03, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Eastern Market
Shed 5
2934…

Join Pendleton Studio in celebrating spring at our Glaze-Your-Own Planter or Vase Workshop at hear.say! Just bring your creativity and make something full of spring vibes — all tools and materials are included.

Choose between a planter with drainage or a vase that holds water. Make one for yourself or as a gift for mom — firing is completed by us, with finished pieces ready for pickup by May 9th, just in time for Mother's Day. *Workshop incudes one drink of your choice*

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Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. They are often joined by a bevy of special guests and focus on the beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess that are unique to their Bluegrass roots. With a deep repertoire of traditional standards, originals, and unique covers, the Trail Blazers will keep you guessing with unexpected tunes and arrangements every week. Joining them this week is Jason Dennie on mandolin.

$10 cover.

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Join us again on Saturday, May 9th as we celebrate one of the Royal Oak Brewery's greatest traditions - Kolsching Hour! We will be serving our delicious Kolsch beer in the traditional glasses on the Biergarten Patio (weather permitting) and offering up some delicious food specials. Once again, it's time to KOLSCH IT UP!

Kolsching Hour is an adult event. 21 and over only, please!

Saufen oder nicht? Dass muss man selber entscheiden.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1378965957305130/

Join us again on Saturday, May 9th as we celebrate one of the Royal Oak Brewery's greatest traditions - Kolsching Hour! We will be serving our delicious Kolsch beer in the traditional glasses on the Biergarten Patio (weather permitting) and offering up some delicious food specials. Once again, it's time to KOLSCH IT UP!

Kolsching Hour is an adult event. 21 and over only, please!

Saufen oder nicht? Dass muss man selber entscheiden.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1378965957305130/

Fultztron Entertainment & Infused Productions Presents:

The Convalescence 15 Year Anniversary Show featuring performances by The Convalescence, Confessions Of A Traitor, Fight From Within, Exitwounds, Gates Of Gehenna, Fenrot, Darkeater, Yayo, Ghosts In Motion, Neverender, Veilborn, & Eternity Awaits on May 9th at Diesel Concert Lounge in New Baltimore, MI.

Doors at 4:00pm
$20 Advance $25 at the door
All Ages

https://www.facebook.com/events/926293343170085/

Join us at Tri City Brewing Company on Monday, May 11th for a Beer and Cheese Pairing. Beer and cheese is a classic pairing, so together with TCB, we have selected 5 beers and cheeses to illustrate just how well they can work together.

Doors open at 5, pairing begins at 6. Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased via the link below. Each ticket includes your first pint of beer, snack box and 5 cheese and beer pairings. Tickets are available on Tri City Brewing's website, or click "Tickets" on…

Sounds of the Zoo Presents: Live Local Vibes with Erin Monroe at Old Dog Tavern

📅 Friday, May 15, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💵 Suggested Donation

We’re excited to be back at Old Dog Tavern—and to introduce something new. This time, we’re creating an earlier show experience from 6–9 PM, followed by karaoke to keep the energy going. It’s a new way to experience live music with us as we continue building something special together at Old Dog.

Join us for an evening…

The C.O.I.N. and Sanctuary Detroit present:
CAGLIOSTRO FOREVER
An immersive art exhibition featuring dark art from around the nation, intimate theatrical performances, a live score, real medieval combat by Knyaz USA fight team, a curated vendor market and more.

TICKETS: https://www.thecoinlives.com/cagliostrotickets

This event will be hosted inside a 100 year old historic church and will be the soft opening for a new venue in the Detroit art scene, The Sanctuary Detroit Music and Arts Center.

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