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Detroit lowered its lead inspection standards. Will renters pay the price?
When Princess Honeycutt moved into her apartment last April, she thought it’d be a fresh start.
After experiencing homelessness and moving in with several of her nine children, Honeycutt, 59, yearned for a place of her own. Her options are limited, because her only source of income is the disability benefits she receives following a hip replacement, but with the help of Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency she moved into an apartment at the corner of Marx Street and State Fair Avenue.
The packet of paperwork she received upon moving in included fliers detailing how to prevent lead paint and dust exposure and its impact on the body. However, during her time living at the apartment building, Honeycutt made a discovery: tickets left behind by Detroit’s Building Safety Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED), indicating that the property wasn’t in compliance.
It was far from the first time the company was in hot water with the city. Michigan Real Token and its sister
companies had received $49,385 for lead-related violations from BSEED between January 2023 and October 2024, ticket records obtained by Metro Times show.
In October, the Detroit City Council changed its rental ordinance to make its lead inspection requirements less stringent, aiming to lower the barrier to compliance for landlords and enabling the city to inspect possibly dangerous properties.
However, as the city implements the changes in the coming months, the ordinance has been criticized for putting children at risk and now faces a challenge from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Some argue that the new regulations won’t be sufficient to hold landlords accountable and keep renters safe.
Michigan Real Token is one of multiple Detroit property owners that have accumulated more than $15,000 in lead-related fines, according to an analysis of BSEED tickets by Metro Times Among the other property owners and
their sister companies with more than $15,000 in lead-related violations were Detroiter Holdings ($43,520), Silver Capital LLC ($31,000), UC Palmer ($35,000), MHMC LLC ($21,320), and FDR Investments LLC ($18,810), BSEED ticket records show.
As it turns out, Michigan Real Token’s non-compliance with the city’s rental regulations was the tip of the iceberg. In an interview with Metro Times, Honeycutt describes other problems with her building, including a roach infestation, water leaking into her walls, and heat issues. While the heat issue has since been resolved, the roach problem persists, pushing her to temporarily stay with one of her children again while she seeks another place.
“I never lived [in] housing where they didn’t care,” Honeycutt says. “I’ve been doing what I could do [about the infestation]… trying to keep them down, but, yeah, it’s rough.”
As tenants like Honeycutt shelter within distressed properties, proponents of the new ordinance aim to root out repeat offenders, though it remains
to be seen whether the new regulations will do so. Under the city’s previous rental ordinance, the city fined landlords for lead-related violations, most often for failing to obtain a certificate of compliance. Between January 2023 and October 2024, landlords accrued more than $4.4 million in lead-related judgments, but the city only collected more than $775,000 in payments, according to BSEED ticket records.
The previous ordinance required inspectors to use an X-ray fluorescence (XRF) device to check for lead paint as part of the city’s Lead Inspection Risk Assessment (LIRA), which can cost more than $650. Under the new ordinance, landlords are required to get visual inspections to look for damaged lead paint.
While visual inspections require inspectors to look for deteriorated paint on the interior or exterior of the home that may contain lead, dust wipe inspections involve using wipes on floors, window sills, and other areas to test for lead dust, according to guidelines from the U.S. Department of Housing and
An apartment complex owned by Michigan Real Token, which has been fined $49,385 for lead-related violations.
Urban Development (HUD).
According to Andrea Taverna, deputy chief operating officer at the City of Detroit, MDHHS notified the city that its dust wipe sampling conflicts with the Michigan Lead Abatement Act, so the city won’t be able to implement that component.
In a statement to Metro Times, a MDHHS spokesperson confirmed that certified professionals conducting lead-based paint activities must comply with the Lead Abatement Act.
“Michigan is committed to protecting families from lead exposure, from paint, soil, household plumbing and other sources,” the spokesperson said. “Local entities can provide lead prevention services, but these services cannot conflict with or be less protective than state law.”
“We, of course, looked at the same issue before the ordinance was passed, but we respect that the state is the final arbiter of this,” Taverna says. “We’re going to be working with the Michigan legislature to try to change the underlying state law, because we still believe that this is the best way to keep kids in Detroit safe.”
Despite that obstacle, the city is moving ahead with its plan to implement visual inspections. About threefourths of property owners in Detroit’s
ZIP codes are able to apply for a certificate of compliance if the properties have completed the home inspection and visual lead assessment for damaged paint, Taverna says. Starting May 1, properties across every ZIP code will be able to apply for the compliance certificate, and Taverna says the city plans to update its payment process to make it easier for property owners to make payments.
Third-party inspectors handle the bulk of the city’s inspections for oneto two-family unit properties, and BSEED inspectors inspect properties housing three families or more, Taverna confirms. To step up its enforcement under the new ordinance, the city hired a new rental housing safety manager in early February and is reviewing proposals to handle the inspections, she says.
Critics say that lowering lead standards will make residents less safe. The new ordinance threatens to undo the progress the city has made in reducing the number of lead-poisoned children over time, says Lyke Thompson, director of the Center for Urban Studies at Wayne State University.
The previous LIRA inspection could reliably detect lead at the atomic level, but the process was criticized for being too cost-prohibitive and unnecessary. Unlike an XRF device used during the previous inspection process, humans can’t comprehensively detect lead just by looking at it, of course. And if the city will be allowed to use lead wipes in the future, those inspections could cost landlords hundreds or even thousands of dollars, Thompson warns.
Once rental properties are inspected under the new ordinance, “they won’t need to be reinspected according to the city for a while, and the kids will be in there getting exposed to lead because the visual assessment is very, very weak,” Thompson says.
In response to visual lead inspection concerns, Taverna says landlords are likely passing the costs of LIRA inspections onto renters, and the LIRA process is “much more extensive, expensive, frankly infeasible inspection isn’t what’s needed.”
Echoing Honeycutt’s experience, the city is also concerned not only about lead compliance but also about the volume of complaints it receives from tenants, ranging from structurally unsound housing to a lack of utilities, she says.
“We spend a lot of time talking about lead,” Taverna says. “There’s a very healthy debate on that, but actually, our biggest concern is getting into houses to make sure that they meet really basic quality standards that every Detroiter deserves.”
During a Feb. 4 court hearing, a property manager for the apartment building where Honeycutt lives appeared on behalf of Michigan Real Token. BSEED had fined the company for having trash outside of the property, rodent droppings, and defective drainage on the roof. The judge dismissed both tickets for investigatory review, because the BSEED inspector failed to include photos of his findings for the court to see. However, the judge issued a fine to the company for failing to obtain a certificate of compliance, costing the company $250 for the fine and a $30 administrative fee.
Honeycutt, who attended the hearing virtually, confirms with Metro Times that the apartment complex indeed had garbage near the building. The judge’s decision to dismiss the ticket felt unfair, because the lack of pictures from the inspector gave the company leeway to avoid accountability, she says.
Taverna notes that the city is working to standardize its inspection process and create new landlord guides that show images of properties that have failed their inspections. However, she acknowledges that inspectors are supposed to take photos of each violation at a rental property.
Despite multiple requests, BSEED did not grant Metro Times an interview.
An attorney representing Detroiter Holdings declined to comment on this story. UC Palmer, MHMC LLC, and FDR Investments did not respond to requests for comment.
In response to a list of questions from Metro Times, a spokesperson from Michigan Real Token said the company has recently become aware of tenant complaints and has enlisted New Detroit PM LLC to manage the properties.
“Our growing maintenance and renovation crew of 18 employees is aware of all complaints and is responding in a timely manner,” the spokesperson said. “To attract and retain tenants, it is clearly in our best interest to be responsive to our tenants and to provide wellmaintained, safe and healthy housing.”
The new ordinance allows the city to place a lien on the property tax bill, giving it another tool to collect the blight tickets landlords owe, Taverna says.
“We’ve been clear that our goal here is to get homes into compliance because compliance equals healthy, safe housing for Detroit tenants,” Taverna says. Landlords “have all of these opportunities to work with us, but if they choose not to, then we’re going to come after them with a much larger penalty than we do currently.”
Sterling Capital Group, owned by Sterling Howard, had accumulated $31,000 in lead-related violations
between January 2023 and October 2024, BSEED ticket records show. After acknowledging that his company has “received hundreds of tickets from the city of Detroit,” Howard says he has been in communication with the mayoral administration and BSEED regarding the hurdles landlords face to reach compliance, adding that he was part of a stakeholder committee representing landlords as the city implemented its previous ordinance.
“I’ve talked to all of these people and so have other landlords and tenant advocacy groups. It is broken and it’s not working, and we need to have something,” Howard says. “Obviously, I’m speaking from a landlord’s perspective, but I think everybody’s interest is aligned. I think everybody wants to see [a] healthy environment for people to thrive in.”
The costs associated with bringing rental properties up to compliance, the inability to charge market-rate rents, the lack of grants or loans to pay for repairs, and tenants’ ability to withhold rent for non-compliant properties are barriers to meeting the city’s standards, Howard explains. If a landlord, for example, generates $200 in profit on a property but the repairs will cost $25,000, the landlord likely can’t afford that, he says.
“We’ve created this environment where you have a lot of residents that are taking advantage of some of these rules,” Howard says. “If we’re not forcing tenants to comply as well [as] participate, pay rent, pay it in the escrow, deal with those things … people will take advantage of that.”
While smaller landlords could very well be struggling to afford compliance costs, numerous landlords in the city employ property management firms to run their properties but also haven’t reached compliance, Taverna says.
“It’s certainly true and valid and a real concern for a lot of landlords, especially mom and pop landlords,” Taverna says. “And then there are other landlords who raise it as a point when it may not entirely reflect their financial reality.”
As the city tries to bring more landlords into compliance, tenants like Honeycutt are left searching for safe, affordable housing. In addition to withholding her rent from Michigan Real Token and living with one of the children, she is also looking for a new apartment, but there are waiting lists for the apartments in her price range. Reflecting on how she makes it through these living conditions, Honeycutt says, “I pray a lot… I was just hoping one day somebody will rescue us or hear the story.”
—Tatiana Walk-Morris
STEVE NEAVLING
Bernie Sanders draws massive crowd in Macomb County
Michigan is still “feeling the Bern.”
On Saturday, some 10,000 people came to Lincoln High School in Warren to listen to U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders — a figure that seemed to surprise even his own team.
The Vermont independent and former presidential candidate is traveling the country on his “Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here” tour, aimed at mobilizing opposition to President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk’s takeover of the government and urging voters to put pressure on lawmakers (like Republican U.S. Representative John James) to reject tax breaks for the rich and cuts to social welfare programs.
Sanders, 83, seemed to relish the opportunity to connect, addressing the overflow rooms separately and asking the crowd to raise their hands and tell him how it feels to live paycheck to paycheck. (“Stress!” “Survival!” “Exhaustion!” “Fear! Fear of what? A fear of everything!”) At one point, he even got on a megaphone to address supporters outside.
The event also aimed to pierce the malaise many liberals have felt since the November election (local hardcore collective The Armed kicked things off with a wild cover of the Stooges). “At this moment in history, this very difficult moment, despair is not an option,” Sanders told the crowd.
Minutes before he took the stage Sen. Sanders sat with Metro Times for a brief interview, lightly edited here for length and clarity.
Metro Times: As I understand it, you’re not running for anything. You’ve said this is your last term in the Senate—
Bernie Sanders: No, I didn’t say that.
MT: OK, well, why are you on the road right now? Why are you doing this?
Sanders: I’m on the road because I think it’s terribly important that we do everything possible to defeat the Trump initiative — which will make massive cuts to Medicaid, nutrition, and education in order to give over a trillion dollars in tax breaks to the richest people in this country. I think at a time when the billionaire class is doing phenomenally well, the last thing that we need to do is give them a tax break while we cut programs for working
families. There are a number of districts around the country where Republicans are in Congress who won by a relatively small vote, slim margins. And I think it’s important for their constituents to make it clear that they don’t support tax breaks for billionaires and cuts to programs for working families.
In addition, I’ll be talking about the attacks that we’re seeing on veterans programs. The [U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs] announced that they intend to lay off some 83,000 employees, which will be a disaster for veterans in this country. I think the plan is to lay off half of Social Security Administration employees, which will be a disaster for senior citizens in this country. So I think it’s important that we make it clear that the American people want a government that works for everybody, and not just the people on top.
MT: I work at an alternative weekly, and in our archives I found an interview with you from the ’90s. It surprised me because you were talking about all the same stuff you are talking about now.
Sanders: I have been talking about our nation moving toward an oligarchic form of society for a very long time, and now I think most people recognize that it is the reality of the richest guy in the
world, you know, running the government, essentially. You have at Trump’s inauguration the three wealthiest people in the country standing right behind him, and behind them were 13 billionaires running government agencies. So essentially, now you have a government of the billionaire class, by the billionaire class, and for the billionaire class. If that’s not an oligarchy, I’m not quite sure what is.
MT: Do you feel — I don’t know if vindicated is the right word… Sanders: Well, it’s not a question of being vindicated. It’s not a happy vindication. I would have preferred to be proven wrong. But it is what it is, and it’s a situation that is not acceptable, I think, to the American people. We have, just on this trip, we were in Kenosha and then Altoona, Wisconsin, just unbelievable turnouts. In Altoona, they got 9,000 people there. We had 2,600 people at a rally, and we had 4,000 or something in Kenosha, and this is going to be a very, very big rally, I think — 5,000 or 6,000 people. [Editor’s note: Later, on stage, an aide pulled Sanders aside to say the crowd was estimated to be at least 9,000.] I think the people are fed up. They don’t want to see us become an oligarchy. They are worried about Trump’s movement toward au-
thoritarianism. They’re worried about cuts to working-class programs, tax breaks for billionaires. So those are the issues that we have to focus on. That’s why I’m here.
MT: Last question — I don’t know if you know our mayor in Detroit, Mayor Mike Duggan is running for governor as an independent. You’ve long identified as an independent. What are some of the advantages you think that’s given you, and what are some of the consequences?
Sanders: There is, I think, increasing distaste for both political parties and more and more people, as I understand, are becoming independents. And I think the reason for that has a lot to do with the corrupt campaign finance system that we have, which allows billionaires, essentially, to buy elections. And I think people are disgusted with that. And you know, running as an independent, it suggests you’re not part of either party. There are obviously clear disadvantages from a political point of view. You often don’t have the Democratic machine beyond you, or the Republican machine. But I am the longest-serving independent in United States history, and I’m proud of that.
—Lee DeVito
Sen. Bernie Sanders greets supporters outside Lincoln High School in Warren.
DOUG COOMBE
NEWS & VIEWS
The Motor City is ground zero for Trump’s tariff-tax-trade war
By Joe Lapointe
To open its national newscast
— The National — last Thursday, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation showed video of big trucks crossing the Ambassador Bridge that connects Detroit, Michigan, United States of America with Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
With automotive parts constantly crisscrossing borders during vehicle production, it is a major chokepoint in President Donald Trump’s trade war of tariffs against Canada and other nations. All sides might suffer, Trump reckons, but he will show everyone who’s boss.
“Canada has been ripping us off for years,” Trump said last week. “They’re not going to be ripping us off anymore.” Among other reckless accusations, Trump blamed Canada for allowing the killer drug fentanyl to be smuggled into the U.S.
After announcing 25% taxes on imports from Canada and Mexico last week, Trump suddenly paused the tariffs until April 2 due to pressure from the Detroit Three of the auto industry. “It would have hurt the American car companies if I did that” (tariff), Trump said.
The next day, CBC’s local newscast — CBC News Windsor on CBET Channel 9 — ventured over to the American side of the Detroit River to see whether people around the Motor City felt as chagrined as Canadians about this economic warfare.
One voice was Michael Taylor, mayor of Sterling Heights, a Macomb County suburb heavily dependent on the auto industry. He told the Canadian interviewer that Trump won the state’s 15 electoral votes by concealing his real aims while running against Kamala Harris for president.
“Donald Trump was here campaigning several times, maybe eight, 10, 12 times or more,” Taylor said. “There was no discussion about the Canadian border, no discussion about fentanyl coming in. There was really little discussion
Thanks to Trump, Canada is mad at the U.S.A. — and Wayne Gretzky, too?
about the Canadian companies taking advantage of us. So I don’t know where this came from.”
Although the emotion is not yet widespread among Americans, Taylor expressed shame over Trump’s economic attacks against a close neighbor and ally.
“I’m less proud of my country than at any time in my life,” Taylor said. “So, when I watch the Canadians take the Tennessee whiskey off the shelf, I’m kind of like ‘Yeah, good for you, good for you. Stick it right back to him. Make it hurt.’”
Justin Trudeau — about to step down as Canada’s prime minister — told the media in Ottawa last week, “The excuse that [Trump] is giving for those tariffs of fentanyl is completely bogus, completely unjustified, completely false. What he wants to see is a total collapse of the Canadian economy because that’ll make it easier to annex us.”
Trump’s tariff pressure tactic is but one of his ugly American power moves that have domestically rattled the stock markets and internationally shocked nations (like Ukraine and those in NATO) who were once confident in their economic and military alliances with the U.S.
But while Trump never discussed this stuff while campaigning in Michigan, he said a lot about the car business.
On an October visit to the Detroit Economic Club, Trump said he was not impressed by repeated reports over the
years of a Detroit renaissance.
“It’s coming around,” Trump said of Detroit, “and never really got there.”
He warned that things would worsen if Harris was elected.
“Our whole country will end up being like Detroit if she’s your president,” Trump told the business crowd. “You’re going to have a mess on your hands.”
But don’t worry, Trump assured them. He would fix it.
“I’m telling you right now, standing here in the center of this once-great city, that, by the end of my term, the entire world will be talking about the Michigan miracle and the stunning rebirth of Detroit,” Trump said.
So far, the only “rebirth” has been that of friction between two neighbor nations who have been at peace since the War of 1812. One of Trump’s many demagogic gifts is the ability to turn friends against one another. A byproduct of this dispute is animosity of some Canadians toward Wayne Gretzky, a national icon and the greatest hockey player of his generation. (He retired in 1999.)
While insulting Canada by threatening to make it the 51st United State, Trump suggested his good friend, Gretzky, might become the governor. Gretzky — a celebrity who likes to be around celebrities — attended two of Trump’s recent celebrations and has been seen wearing a MAGA hat.
And so the Canadian backlash against Trump has splashed onto the
reputation of Gretzky, who has been lying low and not commenting about economic pressure against his home and native land. People who have talked with him — including Ontario Premier Doug Ford — report Gretzky to be deeply disturbed.
“I talked to Wayne the other day and he was so choked up talking to me,” Ford told The New York Times. “He is a patriot. He loves Canada . . . So, you know, folks, give the guy a break.”
Another irony of the current mess involves Gretzky’s legacy. His 894 regular-season goals are the most in the history of the National Hockey League. However, Russian native Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals may soon break it. As of Sunday, Ovechkin was 10 short of Gretzky’s mark.
Often in sports, when a major record is about to fall, the old record holder follows the new guy’s path from city to city for a few games until it happens. This may be awkward for Gretzky, but it could be worse. Only one of Washington’s remaining games is in Canada, on March 25 at Winnipeg.
How strange it would be for him to be booed in Manitoba while a Russian eclipses his record. Next visit to Detroit, Gretzky can behold the brand new “Gordie Howe International Bridge” just west of downtown, built to connect the U.S. and Canada, to encourage trade and to bring people together.
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It’s a new chapter for DetroIt’s self-DescrIbeD “paDDy slag” banD
s one can imagine, St. Patrick’s Day is a busy time of year for Irishthemed bands everywhere, and Detroit’s Stone Clover is no exception.
“It’s our Super Bowl, I call it,” says band frontman and guitarist Pauly Brady. And it’s literally in his blood: his grandparents built the Old Shillelagh bar downtown.
This week’s itinerary includes rehearsal on Friday, followed by a trek out to Grand Rapids for the Irish Off Ionia festival on Saturday. On Sunday, Brady and Stone Clover’s violinist have been tapped to perform the national anthem at the Detroit Red WingsVegas Golden Knights game. (Brady says Stone Clover’s track “Battalion” is also set to be played on the P.A. during the hockey match, and that it actually features Darren McCarty on backup vocals. As to how the former Red Wing wound up on the track, it’s a long story.)
All of that’s followed by a hometown show of sorts at the Lager House during Corktown’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade festivities. The venue’s former owner PJ Ryder, Brady says, gave Stone Clover its first big break as a rock band. “I’d been playing there for him on parade days, just [me] and a buddy playing Irish music during the parade,” he says. “We got everyone we knew to come out on a Thursday night. They sold so much beer. … And 10 years later, he had us headline his 10-year anniversary party. He said we were one of his favorite bands.”
And that’s not all for Stone Clover this year. On Monday, the band is set to perform at a tent party at Kudos Taproom and Fieldhouse, a former
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Gander Mountain retail store in Taylor that was converted into a facility with games like pool, ax throwing, and pickleball.
“We’re only doing a small run this year,” Brady says, adding, “This is actually light for us!”
This year marks a next chapter for the Stone Clover, which boasts a new lineup with Katie Bruin (violin), David Connors (bass and “purveyor of dad jokes,” Brady says), Chris Kaszuba (drums), and longtime friend of the band Eli Wolcott joining on highland bagpipes and the “Mandocaster,” an electric mandolin. (“We consider Paco Higdon our sixth man,” Brady adds. “He’s our producer and the owner of Tuxedo Avenue Studio.)
It’s not quite that Stone Clover has gone electric; that happened years ago. While the first version of the band featured just acoustic guitar, acoustic violin, and acoustic mandolin, Brady has tweaked the band over the years into what he calls a more rock-oriented “paddy slag” sound, which Brady sees as different than the Celtic punk of acts like the Pogues or the Dropkick Murphys. “Occasionally we slip a little of that in there, just to let people know where we come from,” Brady says. “During the St. Paddy’s day season, we pull out a bunch of [traditional] songs, because we’re playing the pubs, and people want that. But once St. Patrick’s Day is over, we go back to a far more rock-oriented sound.” The band has been known to cover rock tracks like “Aerials” by System of a Down and “Hysteria” by Muse.
Stone Clover also released its latest EP Thieves last month, which Brady sees as an evolution of the band’s sound and ambitions. That came in
part due to circumstance: Brady says he has spent much of the past few years fighting long COVID symptoms from the initial 2019-2020 pandemic outbreak that included fatigue, difficulty breathing, and having to learn how to sing all over again. “I couldn’t walk down the hall without gasping for air,” Brady says, adding, “There was a point where we thought we would have to change the keys of our songs if I was ever going to be able to sing them again. I couldn’t get my range, but I got it all back … so it took years to get this album done because of that battle.”
In the band’s downtime, Brady also began to see the songs he had been working on as creating a larger mutlialbum rock opera narrative, which he envisions could one day be adapted into a musical. Thieves is not officially part of that album cycle, Brady says, though he describes it as a “taste” of things to come. He’s coy on details about its story, but says he’s been working with a Wayne State University professor to ensure historical accuracy. The instrumental title track on Thieves “is meant to symbolize the buildup to World War I,” Brady says. A planned music video features “gallons” of fake blood, he adds.
Brady aims to play a few more local shows and be able for the band to be ready to tour by the end of the year, and hopes to release an album every year for the next few years.
He says he sees his health issues as a blessing in disguise. “The fact that I got sick, it allowed me to craft this thing,” he says. “It was going to be a rough cut diamond if we did it then, but now I feel like it’s a fully faceted stone.”
Stone Clover has a new lineup and musical vision.
So Many wayS to celebrate St. Patrick’S day in Metro detroit
by Metro tiMeS Staff
Saturday, March 15
Corktown Bar Crawl
Tickets grant access to multiple bars, no cover, with all-access tickets available Saturday.
Starts 5 p.m.; crawl begins at Corktown Tavern, 1716 Michigan Ave., Detroit; eventbrite.com. Tickets are $20-$30.
Detroit Shamrock Festival 2025
Starts noon; Detroit Festival Grounds, 401 Gratiot Ave., Detroit; eventbrite.com. Tickets $10-$70.
Bleu Detroit St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl Party 2025
From 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m. on Saturday; crawl begins at Side Hustle Lounge, 1226 Library St., Detroit; eventbrite. com. Tickets start at $12.51.
Greektown Bar Crawl
Starts 5 p.m.; crawl begins at The Well, 1228 Randolph St., Detroit, eventbrite.com. Tickets $20-$25.
Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
From 4 p.m.-midnight; crawl starts at Bookies, 2208 Cass Ave., Detroit, crawlwith.us/detroit/ stpattys#tickets. Tickets $20-$25.
Old Shillelagh: St. Practice Day
Doors 10 a.m. for brunch. Second floor live band and third floor DJ on at noon. Rooftop and heated indooroutdoor patio open all day.
From 10 a.m.-2 a.m. on Saturday; Old Shillelagh, 349 Monroe St., Detroit, see oldshillelagh.com for ticket information.
St. Paddy’s Pre-Party at Orchid Theatre
From 9 p.m.-2 a.m. on Saturday; Orchid Theatre, 141 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale, eventbrite.com. Tickets $0-$250.
Shamrock Bar Hop 2025
Bar hop across Flood’s Bar & Grille, Sandbox Outdoor Lounge, and Mix Bricktown.
From 6 p.m.-2 a.m. on Saturday; crawl begins at any of the three locations, eventbrite.com. Tickets $0-$100.
Sunday, March 16
The Annex St. Paddy’s Day
Block Party
Starts 11 a.m. on Sunday; The Annex, 24 W. Adams Ave., Detroit, eventbrite.com.Tickets $20-$250.
Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade
Starts at 1 p.m. on Sunday,; Corktown, Detroit, detroitstpatricksparade.com
Monday, March 17
Blarney Stone Pub 27253 Woodward Ave., Berkley; blarneystonepub.com
Bleu Detroit St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl Party 2025
From 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m. on Friday; crawl begins at Side Hustle Lounge, 1226 Library St., Detroit; eventbrite. com. Tickets start at $12.51.
CK Diggs
Open at 11 a.m., serving corned beef and cabbage with Guinness Irish stew and power hour drink specials all day.
2010 W. Auburn Rd., Rochester Hills, ckdiggs.com
Corktown Bar Crawl
Tickets grant access to multiple bars, no cover, with all-access tickets available Monday.
Starts 5 p.m. on Monday; crawl begins at Corktown Tavern, 1716 Michigan Ave., Detroit; eventbrite. com. Tickets are $15-$29.
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Danny’s Irish Pub
You just know there will be shenanigans at this longtime favorite Ferndale Irish pub.
22824 Woodward Ave., Ferndale.
Dick O’Dow’s
160 W. Maple Rd., Birmingham; 248642-1135; dickodowspub.com
Duggan’s Irish Pub
31501 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak; dugganspub.com
Gino’s Surf
Gino’s first-ever massive St. Paddy’s Day Festival at includes an indooroutdoor celebration with a heated tent by the lake, live band, more than 15 DJs, food specials, and whiskey and green beer deals.
Starts at 10 a.m. on Monday; 37400 Jefferson Ave., Harrison Twp., eventbrite.com. Tickets $10-$150.
Greektown Bar Crawl
Starts 5 p.m. on Monday; crawl begins at The Well, 1228 Randolph St., Detroit, eventbrite.com. Tickets $20-$25.
Gus’ Snug: St. Patrick’s Day Party in Downtown Clawson
Doors at 7 a.m. Live Irish music from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. with two live music stages. Five bands and four full bars. Starts 7 a.m. on Monday; Gus’ Snug Irish Pub, 38 S. Main St., Clawson, facebook.com/events. $10 cover.
Hamlin Pub
Doors open early at 9 a.m. Festivities include Irish menu, drink specials, swag, giveaways, and live music. Multiple locations; hamlinpubs.com
HopCat
Dozens of beer on tap at this craft beer chain.
Multiple locations, hopcat.com
House of Shamrocks
23420 John R Rd., Hazel Park; houseofshamrocks.com
Ireland’s Pub
33401 Harper Ave., Clinton Twp., irelandspubclintontwp.com
Irish Coffee Bar and Grill
18666 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms
Irish Tavern Madison Heights
Starts at 7 a.m. with brunch served until 10 a.m. Festivities continue with live music throughout the day.
29028 N. Campbell Rd., Madison Heights, itmadisonheights.com
Irish Tavern Waterford
Starts at 7 a.m. with Irish breakfast served until 10 a.m. and live music throughout the day.
4703 Elizabeth Lake Rd., Waterford Twp., itwaterford.com
John Cowley & Sons
Doors open at 10 a.m., bands noon to midnight Sunday and Monday.
33338 Grand River Ave., Farmington, johncowleyandsons.com
Kay Jay’s Irish Pub
Food and drink specials all day and live entertainment starting at noon until 10 p.m.
5491 Auburn Rd., Shelby Township; kayjaysirishpub.com
Kelly’s Irish Pub
Food and music all weekend long with a tent party starting at 9 a.m. Monday and live music starting at 1 p.m.
3701 S. Telegraph Rd., Dearborn, kellysirishpubdearborn.com
Kennedy’s Irish Pub
Live Irish bands on Saturday from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday from 3 p.m to 6 p.m. Opens at 7 a.m. Wear Irish attire for a chance to win $500 in prizes. Multiple bars, a heated cashonly tent, corned beef and cabbage, and more.
1055 W. Huron St., Waterford Twp., kennedysirishpub.com
Locker Room Lounge
St. Paddy’s Weekend includes four days and five events. See website for more information.
18290 Livernois Ave., Detroit, lockeroomlounge.com
Malone’s Tavern
Starts at 7 a.m. with green beer, Irish food, dancing, swag, live Irish music, and more.
32350 Van Dyke Ave., Warren; 586978-0055; malonestavern.com
Mangan’s Irish Hut
49 N. Rose St., Mount Clemens; 586468-5105; mangansirishhut.com
Mary Donnelly’s Public House
3011 Orchard Lake Rd., Keego Harbor; 248-681-3111; marydonnellys.com
McClenaghan’s Pub
52500 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Twp.; 586739-2913
McShane’s Irish Pub & Whiskey Bar 1460 Michigan Ave., Detroit; mcshanespub.com
MIX Bricktown and Sandbox
From 2 p.m.-2 a.m. on Monday; MIX Bricktown, 641 Beaubien St, Detroit, eventbrite.com
Mulligan’s Pub & Grub
27406 Eight Mile Rd., Farmington Hills; 248-471-0777; facebook.com/ mulliganspubandgrub
O’Connor’s Public House: St. Patrick’s Day Party in Downtown Rochester
Festivities start at 7 a.m. with a free Irish breakfast until 10 a.m. (with cover), two music stages, and seven full bars. The first 100 people get a free engraved Guinness glass. Starts 7 a.m. on Monday; O’Connor’s Public House, 324 S Main St., Rochester, facebook.com/events; $10 cover
Old Shillelagh
The Old Shillelagh’s 50th annual Saint Patrick’s Day party. Starts at 7 a.m. with music from Black Mist, Vernon David Trio, and more throughout the day. 349 Monroe St., Detroit; oldshillelagh. com
O’Malley’s Pub
Starts at 8 a.m., with live music all day. 15231 Farmington Rd., Livonia, omalleyslivonia.com
O’Tooles
From 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Live bands and DJs.
205 Fifth Ave., Royal Oak, otoolespubs. com; $10 cover.
Rock on Third Guinness, corned beef, and more. 112 E. 3rd St., Royal Oak, rockon3rd. com
Shamrock Pub 7715 Auburn Rd., Utica, shamrockpubutica.com
Sheehan’s On the Green 39450 Five Mile Rd., Plymouth, sheehansonthegreen.com
The Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub
Doors open at 9 a.m. Food and drink specials, DJ, and live band. 32456 Gratiot Ave., Roseville.
Three Blind Mice Irish Pub
Doors at 8 a.m. Large heated outdoor tent for live music, Irish food, green beer, and tons of shenanigans across three floors.
101 N. Main St., Mount Clemens, threeblindmiceirishpub.com
Trina O’Malley’s
Opens at 9 a.m. with live music from noon-4 p.m.
6752 Allen Rd., Allen Park; facebook. com/timothyomalleys
Vintage House
St. Patrick’s Day Bash with green beer, live entertainment, and food served all day.
Starts 8 a.m. on Monday; Vintage House Banquets and Catering, 31816 Utica Rd., Fraser, vintagestpats.com. Tickets $25.
Whatever you do, wear green.
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WHAT’S GOING ON
313 Day Festival
A celebration of Detroit’s hip-hop music scene is making a big return in 2025. The 313 Day Weekend, a musical showcase highlighting Detroit hip-hop’s up-andcoming stars and established acts, has turned into a 313 Day Festival. This year’s event will include an R&B concert on Thursday, March 13 followed by a hip-hop concert on Friday, March 14, and a full day of entertainment education on Saturday, March 15.
The implementation of R&B has been the most impactful addition as 23 R&B acts will see the stage. “R&B has really been doing its thing on the underground scene,” says Chanel Dominique, who organized the event with the Platinum Professionals. “And if we just continue to let it be an every Thursday R&B sing-along or once-a-month R&B concert, then how are we giving it leg room to grow?”
“Somebody gotta do it. It’s our time in history,” says crooner Drey Skonie, who’s performing on March 13. Other local acts scheduled to perform include Charity, Neisha Neshae, Nick Lavele, Motown TY, Hunxho, Ari B, Halie, and Detroit Zeus.
Over the last six years the notoriety of Detroit hip-hop has grown significantly. Detroit has nearly three dozen hip-hop artists signed to record deals or distribution contracts, and the influence of the “Detroit street” sound and flow can be heard all through the current hip-hop industry.
“Detroit is the Mecca of up and coming and thriving talent,” says Domonique. “We have a lot of eyes on us, and it’s not just the talent, it’s just overall from sports to entertainment, and film. A lot of eyes are on Detroit.”
A total of 28 hip-hop acts will be performing during the festival, including but not limited to Babytron, Detroit Diamond, BabyFxce E, Gucci Lando, Mahzi, Sada Baby, Audi Money, Babyface Ray, Peezy, Boldy James, Baby Money, Tee Grizzley, Lana Ladonna, Snap Dogg, Tay B, Icewear
Tee, 22 Da Boat, Veeze, and Doughboyz Cashout.
Domonique believes this year’s turnout will propel her into moving the festival to an arena next year. “After this year, it depends, you know?” she says. “We’re more than likely to go to an arena and then still do some activations and theater-style events for Detroit. But we’re gonna keep growing … Hopefully we’ll have our own version of Coachella in Detroit.”
—Kahn Santori Davison
313 Day 2025 starts at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 13 and Friday, March 14; Masonic Temple; 500 Temple St., Detroit; 313dayevents.com. Tickets are $34-$208.
GIRLHOOD
After a burst pipe caused “devastating” flooding damage at the Detroit Artists Market (DAM) earlier this year, forcing it to temporarily close, another local gallery has stepped up to help out.
The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) will host the upcoming GIRLHOOD exhibition that was originally scheduled to open at DAM in February.
“The flood is an immense challenge, but the support from our community and partners like MOCAD has been truly humbling,” DAM executive director Miah J. Davis said in a statement. “This collaboration ensures that GIRLHOOD and the incredible artists behind it still have the platform they deserve. We are grateful for MOCAD’s partnership in keeping this exhibition alive and for the continued engagement of our audience during this time.”
MOCAD said it was happy to lend a helping hand.
“We are thrilled to support our neighboring institution, Detroit Artists Market, through exhibitions and public programming at MOCAD,” the museum’s co-directors Jova Lynne and Marie Madison-Patton said in a statement. “We are committed to serving the community we live within and believe that this partnership will amplify
Snap Dogg performs at 313 Day.
the local arts ecosystem.”
According to a press release, “GIRLHOOD invites us to reflect on youth with a sense of distance and clarity. Girlhood is often viewed through an innocent lens, reminiscing on the bows in our hair and ballet flats covering painted toes. However, these depictions frequently overlook the diversity of experiences shaped by race, ethnicity, identity, etc.”
It adds, “Through this exhibition, GIRLHOOD seeks to expand the narrative, inviting an inclusive dialogue about what growing up means across different lived experiences.”
The exhibition features work by artists Kaleigh Blevins, Judy Bowman, Sue Carman-Vian, Bella Kiser, Mars McCuiston, Emilia Nawrocki, Sabrina Nelson, Julianna Sanroman, and Maddie Shubeck. It also includes work by featured artist Nina Ashraf, curated by Veronica Bielat.
“These artists’ works are steeped in the sentimentality of their formative years,” curator Hayla Hay said. “Watching these pieces come to life and engaging in meaningful conversations with the artists has been a profoundly connective experience that I am excited to share with the community.”
A nearly 100-year-old gallery, DAM is undergoing renovations and plans to eventually reopen. —Lee DeVito
Opening reception from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, March 14; Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD), 4454 Woodward Ave., Detroit; detroitartistsmarket.org. No cover.
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Detroit Pistons
The Pistons test their mettle against league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder. Odds-on MVP favorite Shai GilgeousAlexander has continued his torrid pace in March, getting to the line with consistency (to the chagrin of opposing fans) and regularly going for 40 with relative ease. OKC boasts the league’s best defen
SELECTIONS
are finally at full strength after missing huge frontcourt pieces Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein for chunks of the season. They’ll be tough to stop and tough to score on – this should be a great test for the Pistons and a hot ticket for Detroiters. One more thing: it’s Cade Cunningham bobblehead night, so make sure you show up early to snag one —Josh Cohen
Starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 15; Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit, ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at $64.
The 67th Detroit
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Obviously, Corktown is the place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Detroit’s historic Irish neighborhood hosts the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, now in its 67th year. This year the event honors Joan O’Halloran as its 2025 Grand Marshal. The longtime member of the metro Detroit Irish American community owned and
alongside her husband Tom, promoting Irish culture and music by hosting many bands throughout the years. Hosted by the United Irish Societies, the parade typically draws between 80,000 and 100,000 people to Corktown. Just remember to wear kelly green and have fun — but remember, this is a family-friendly event, so don’t go too crazy with the Guinness. —Lee DeVito
Starts at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 16. Parade route is Michigan Avenue from Sixth Street to Fourteenth Street; detroitstpatricksparade.com. No cover.
Vegas Golden Knights @ Detroit Red Wings
The 2017 expansion Vegas Golden Knights entered the league already in win-now mode and never looked back. The NHL’s most aggressive team didn’t make a big splash at the trade deadline this time around, “settling” for bringing back old face Reilly Smith. But make no mistake: they’re good enough to bring the cup
back to Vegas. Dylan Larkin, putting up another productive and yeomanlike season, faces off against Team USA buddy Jack Eichel as the Red Wings fight to stay in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
—Josh Cohen
Starts 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 16; Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit, ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at $88.
Il Volo @ Fox Theater
The incredible voices you know… the night you will never forget. The incredible Italian operatic pop trio, consisting of Gianluca Ginoble, Piero Barone, and Ignazio Boschetto, bring their “popera” to the Fox Theatre — an ideal date night for you and your Grande Amore.
—Josh Cohen
Starts at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18; Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit, ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at $39.50.
Corktown’s St. Patrick’s Day parade returns to Michigan Avenue on Sunday.
JOE MAROON
WHAT’S GOING ON CONTD
Select events happening in metro Detroit this week. Be sure to check venue websites before all events for the latest information. Add your events to our online calendar: metrotimes.com/AddEvent.
MUSIC
Wednesday, March 12
Live/Concert
Classic Lounge Sounds with Keshtkar & Co. 8-11 p.m.; Bowlero Lanes & Lounge, 4209 Coolidge Hwy., Royal Oak; o cover.
Exhorder, Void, Herakleion, Wanted 6 p.m.; Sanctuary Detroit, 2932 Caniff St., Hamtramck; $20.
Have Mercy, In Her Own Words, Flake, Vagabonds, Fremont Pike 6 p.m.; Pike Room, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac; $25.
Imminence, Landmvrks, Julika 6:30 p.m.; The Fillmore, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit; $26.50-$49.50.
Last Dinosaurs, Tipling Rock, Jasper Bones 7 p.m.; The Shelter, 431 E. Congress St., Detroit; $27.50.
Ray Bull 7 p.m.; The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; $18. Matt Larusso Trio and guests 8-11 p.m.; Northern Lights Lounge, 660 W. Baltimore St., Detroit; no cover.
Thursday, March 13
Live/Concert
313 Day 2025: 6 p.m.; Masonic Temple, 500 Temple St., Detroit; $34-$208.
Daily Bread, Lumasi, YOKO 8 p.m.; Majestic Theatre, 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit; $25.99-$71.
Friko, Starcleaner Reunion 7 p.m.; The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; $18.
Stephen Wilson Jr. 7 p.m.; Saint Andrew’s Hall, 431 E. Congress St., Detroit; $25. Karaoke
Drag Queen Karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Woodward Avenue Brewers, 22646 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; no cover.
Introduction: John Ryan, Geo 9 p.m.-midnight; Northern Lights Lounge, 660 W. Baltimore St., Detroit; no cover.
Friday, March 14
Live/Concert
313 Day 2025 6 p.m.; Masonic Temple, 500 Temple St., Detroit; $34-$208.
Armor For Sleep, Boys Night Out, Hellogoodbye 6:30 p.m.; Saint Andrew’s Hall, 431 E. Congress St., Detroit; $27.50.
Boyz II Men 8 p.m.; Caesars Palace Windsor - Augustus Ballroom, 377 E. Riverside Dr., Windsor; $33-$93.
Call Me Karizma, Jady, Brently Gates 7 p.m.; Pike Room, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac; $22-$70.
Frida and the Mann, Lee Cleaveland & The Lefthand Band, Sancho Fuerte 7-10 p.m.; Reware Vintage, 2965 12 Mile Road, Suite 200, Berkley; $15 suggested.
Halloween, Spitting Nails, Shadows Refection, CC Catz 8 p.m.; The Token Lounge, 28949 Joy Rd., Westland; $15.
Swamp Rat, IZAK, Dave Toennies 7-11:30 p.m.; Ghost Light, 2314 Caniff St., Hamtramck; $15. Knock2, Frosttop b2b RemK, ALEKO 8 p.m.; Russell Industrial Center, 1600 Clay, Detroit; $0.01-$114.50.
Magic Bag Presents: MEGA 80s 7 p.m.; Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; $20.
Mike Sugg & The American Ride Band (Toby Keith tribute) 8-10 p.m.; Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Rd., Warren; $52 / $39 / $25.
Paris Paloma, Sarah Julia 7 p.m.; Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit; $75.
Rockin’ the Paradise (STYX tribute) 8 p.m.; Emerald Theatre, 31 N. Walnut St., Mount Clemens; $20-$220. Terrapin Flyer (Grateful Dead tribute) 7 p.m.; District 142, 142 Maple St., Wyandotte; $10-$18.
Touch the Clouds (album release), Kind Beast, The Black List, Padre 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Small’s, 10339 Conant St., Hamtramck; $12-$15.
DJ/Dance
Ann Arbor Ecstatic Dance second Friday of every month, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Ringstar Studio, 3907 Varsity Dr, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108, Ann Arbor; $25-40 ($5 discount for cash).
Darkside, Will Epstein 7 p.m.; Cathedral Theatre at the Masonic Temple, 500 Temple St., Detroit; $32-$92. GosT, Dead Register, Access To Concrete 7 p.m.; Sanctuary Detroit, 2932 Caniff St., Hamtramck; $18. The Paxton/Spangler Band, DJ
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Sovain Sylvain 9 p.m.; Bowlero Lanes & Lounge, 4209 Coolidge Hwy., Royal Oak; o cover.
Tay Tay Dance Party with DJ SWIFTIE! 6-10 p.m.; Diamondback Music Hall, 49345 S. Interstate 94 Service Dr., Belleville; $10-$25. Karaoke
Puppet Karaoke 8-11:45 p.m.; Matrix Theatre Company, 2730 Bagley St., Detroit; $5-$15.
Saturday, March 15
Live/Concert
Agnostic Front, Murphy’s Law, Violent Way 7 p.m.; Sanctuary Detroit, 2932 Caniff St., Hamtramck; $29.50.
Club Chris Tour with Chris Olsen & Ryan Trainor 6:30 p.m.; The Fillmore, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit; $29.50.
EnCANTArolas “Música por ellas, para ellas” 7 p.m.; Crofoot Ballroom, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac; $30-$200. Frida and the Mann, New Bark Town, Jenn’s Apartment 7:30-11 p.m.; New Dodge Lounge, 8850 Joseph Campau Ave., Hamtramck; $15 door or $12 advance.
Magic Bag Presents: Marshall Crenshaw, James Mastro 7 p.m.; Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; $30.
Peace Meets West: Barber, Wagner, and a New Work by William Harvey 7:30-10 p.m.; The Whiting, 1241 E. Kearsley St., Flint; Tickets start at $18; Genesee County Residents save 30%.
Shamrock 8 p.m.; Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Rd., Warren; $35-$55.
Tapestry (The Carole King Songbook) 8 p.m.; Emerald Theatre, 31 N. Walnut St., Mount Clemens; $21-$220.
Ten Years Gone (Led Zeppelin tribute) 8 p.m.; The Token Lounge, 28949 Joy Rd., Westland; $15-$80.
The Pleasant Underground Presents: Narrow/Arrow, Petalwave, Swanton, Homes 7 p.m.; The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; $12.
ZANG Live at Label Kitchen & Bar 9-11:59 p.m.; Label Kitchen & Bar, 125 East Grand River Avenue, Brighton; no cover.
DJ/Dance
DJ Minx & Paxahau present House Your Life 9 p.m.; Spot Lite, 2905 Beaufait St., Detroit; $20-$25.
Dino Munaco, Disc Jockey
George 9 p.m.; Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit; $10-$15.
ENIGMA DUBZ, WRAZ, MILANO 8:30 p.m.; Diamondback Music Hall, 49345 S. Interstate 94 Service Dr., Belleville; $20-$35.
SOULERO with DJ Mike Agent-X Clark & Powdrblu 9 p.m.; Bowlero Lanes & Lounge, 4209 Coolidge Hwy., Royal Oak; no cover.
The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night - 18+ 8 p.m.; Saint Andrew’s Hall, 431 E. Congress St., Detroit; $15-$30.
Sunday, March 16
Live/Concert
Duke Tumatoe & The Power Trio 7:30 p.m.; The Token Lounge, 28949 Joy Rd., Westland; $15-$120.
Macseal, Carly Cosgrove, Buffchick 6 p.m.; The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; $18.
Magic Bag Presents: HelmetBETTY 30th Anniversary 7 p.m.; Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; $36.
Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings 5-8 p.m.; Zal Gaz Grotto Club, 2070 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor; no cover (tip jar for the band).
Karaoke
Sunday Karaoke in the Lounge 5-9 p.m.; Bowlero Lanes & Lounge, 4209 Coolidge Hwy., Royal Oak; no cover. Open Mic
MPR Presents: March Poetry Open Mic 3-5 p.m.; Matrix Theatre Company, 2730 Bagley St., Detroit; $5-$15.
Monday, March 17
Live/Concert
Buckethead 7 p.m.; Saint Andrew’s Hall, 431 E. Congress St., Detroit; $35. Delain, Xandria 6:30 p.m.; The Token Lounge, 28949 Joy Rd., Westland; $25. Pons, Prostitute, Day Residue, Haki! 7 p.m.; Sanctuary Detroit, 2932 Caniff St., Hamtramck; $10.
Weatherday, Postcard Nowhere, Parting 7 p.m.; The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; $20. DJ/Dance
Adult Skate Night 8:30-11 p.m.; Lexus Velodrome, 601 Mack Ave., Detroit; $5.
Tuesday, March 18
Live/Concert
Kyle Mikolajczyk (Kyle313)
Acoustic 6:50-9 p.m.; Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti; no cover.
Sean Blackman’s In Transit 7-10 p.m.; Northern Lights Lounge, 660 W.
Baltimore St., Detroit; no cover. Karaoke
Tuesday Karaoke in the Lounge 8 p.m.-midnight; Bowlero Lanes & Lounge, 4209 Coolidge Hwy., Royal Oak; no cover.
Open Mic
Open Mic: Art in a Fly Space 7-10 p.m.; Detroit Shipping Company, 474 Peterboro St., Detroit; no cover.
THEATER Performance
Birmingham Village Players Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows begin at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees start at 2 p.m. $30.
FIM Elgood Theatre A Driving Beat by Jordan Ramirez. Puckett Mateo, a 14-year-old boy with brown skin, and Diane, his white adoptive mother, take a road trip from their home in Ohio to his birthplace in San Diego. Throughout the journey, they are forced to reconcile their differing identities and what it means to be a family. Developed in Flint Rep’s 2023 New Works Festival. Tickets start at $27; Genesee County residents save 30%. Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 p.m.
Fisher Theatre Kimberly Akimbo; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Fox Theatre IL VOLO 2025 World Tour; $39.50-$200; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Max M. Fisher Music Center Detroit Symphony Orchestra; Saturday, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and Sunday, 3 p.m.
The Music Hall Moon Mouse; $15-$20; Sunday, 4 p.m.
The Back Office Studio The Hotel Del Gado. An anthology play composed of four different short plays that all take place in the same dingy hotel in the late 1970s. This play takes place in the Huron Valley Universe. (These plays are rated R for language and adult themes including drug use and domestic violence.) Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Tipping Point Theatre English, by Sanaz Toossi. In an Iranian classroom for adult English learners, the teacher, Marjan, leads four students through a linguistic playground as they prepare for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam. Their dreams, frustrations ,and secrets come to the forefront. Will “English only” expand or limit what they truly want to say? This comic and heartfelt play about language and identity won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize. $25-$55; Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30-9
p.m.; Friday, 7:30-9 p.m.; Saturday, 6-7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Musical
Ferndale High School Newsies
The high-energy, Tony Award-winning musical inspired by the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899. Featuring an electrifying score by Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin) and Jack Feldman, with a book by Harvey Fierstein (La Cage aux Folles), this beloved production follows Jack Kelly and his fellow “newsies” as they take a stand against powerful newspaper publishers. Packed with show-stopping hits like “Seize the Day,” “King of New York,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies delivers an inspiring story of resilience, unity, and fighting for what’s right. $15; Friday, 7:30-10 p.m.; Saturday, 7:30-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 3-5:30 p.m.
Fisher Theatre The Wiz (Touring) Sunday, 1 p.m.
Fox Theatre Peter Pan; $25-$70; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m., 3 p.m., and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.
COMEDY
Improv
Go Comedy! Improv Theater Go Comedy! All-Star Showdown. A highly interactive improvised game show. With suggestions from the audience, our two teams will battle for your laughs. The Showdown is like Whose Line is it Anyway, featuring a series of short improv games, challenges and more. Fridays and Saturdays; 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $25.
Planet Ant Theatre Hip-Prov: Improv with a Dash of Hip-Hop $10 second Wednesday of every month, 7 pm.
Stand-up
Opening
The Fillmore Live with Jake Shane; $39.50-$59.50; Friday, 8 p.m.
Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle
Randy and Jason Sklar began as one zygote and later guest starred in many TV shows including an Emmy Awardwinning episode of HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, the FX hit It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Adult Swim’s Childrens’ Hospital, and most recently in USA Network’s critically acclaimed comedy Playing House, IFC’s hit show Maron, and multiple Season 3 episodes of Better Call Saul. You can also catch them in the upcoming season of Glow on Netflix. In addition, the Sklars recently appeared in Comedy Central’s Roast Battle III and CNN’s The History of Comedy. $35; Thursday, 7:30-9 p.m.; Friday, 7:15-8:45 p.m. and 9:45-11:15 p.m.; Saturday, 7-8:30 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m.; $10 advance, $15 at the door.
The Music Hall Joe Gatto; $55-$75;
Thursday, 8 p.m.
The Independent Comedy Club INDIEx: A PowerPoint guided comedy show. The Independent Comedy Clubs brings you a night of hot topic presentations from some of the Midwest’s funniest comedians. With this interactive and new comedic experience, you will see PowerPoint presentations on topic, like: “Why Sharks Aren’t Real,” “Does Size Really Matter,” and “Fat Earth Theory: A Synopsis.” What ever the presentations may contain, they are sure to have “facts,” laughs, and a whole lot of chaos. Featuring:Finn St. John, Johanna Medranda, Sarah Lynn, Shelly Smith, Skippy Rose , with host Scott Sviland. Doors at 8:30 p.m., show begins promptly at 9 p.m. $10 advance, $15 day of shpw. Friday, 9-10:30 p.m.
Continuing This Week Stand-up
Blind Pig Blind Pig Comedy FREE; Mondays, 8 p.m.
The Independent Comedy Club at Planet Ant Tonight vs Everybody: Open Mic Comedy. A late night, heckle encouraged, show up, go up stand-up open mic featuring both local amateurs and touring professionals. Sign up starts at 10:30 p.m. and the show begins at 11 p.m. $5 suggested donation.
DANCE
Dance
performance
Detroit Opera House Alvin Ailey
American Dance Theater: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater grew from a now-fabled performance in March 1958 at The 92nd Street Y in New York City. Led by Alvin Ailey and a group of young African American modern dancers, that performance changed forever the perception of American dance. The Ailey company has gone on to perform for an estimated 25 million people at theaters in 48 states and 71 countries on six continents–as well as millions more through television broadcasts, film screenings, and online platforms. All programs will include Ailey’s iconic Revelations; the program’s remaining repertoire will be announced at a later date. $30-175; Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
Detroit Skating Club SOAR! presented by Ice Dance International. A breathtaking journey of artistry and athleticism that showcases the magic of skating through mesmerizing ensemble performances by world-class skaters and renowned choreographers. Ice Dance International presents SOAR!, their 10thanniversary national tour. The theatrical presentation features a cast of worldclass figure skaters including Detroit’s own two-time U.S. Champion Alissa
Czisny and renowned choreographer and Champion Rohene Ward. SOAR! takes audiences on a breathtaking journey of artistry and athleticism that showcases the magic of skating through mesmerizing ensemble performances. For tickets and meet-and-greet opportunities, seeicedanceinternational.org. $27.08 general admission; Sunday, 3-4:30 p.m. Dance lessons
Diamondback Music Hall Wednesday Line Dancing Lessons at Diamondback Music Hall. Looking to learn line dancing? Mark your calendars for EVERY Wednesday in March, and head over to Diamondback Music Hall for exciting line dance lessons taught by Amanda and Ashley! You don’t need any prior experience — just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to have a blast! This class is perfect for everyone, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced dancer. Plus, we’ll have open dancing as well! All ages welcome. $10-$15; Wednesdays, 6:30-10 p.m.
MISC.
Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center
InsideOut Main Stage Poetry Showcase with Brittany Rogers .An energetic evening of poetry performances with Brittany Rogers, InsideOut alumna, and the author of the debut collection Good Dress, fellow InsideOut alumna Ajanaé Dawkins, and the Detroit Youth Performance Troupe. $25-$60; Saturday, 7-8:30 p.m.
Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site Historical Speaker Series: Albert Kahn & Packard — Getting the Packards on the Road. Explore the works of Albert Kahn, one of the most influential architects of the 20th century — also known as the “Architect of Detroit.”
On Sunday, March 16, from 1–2 p.m. at the Packard Proving Grounds, Heidi Pfannes, President of the Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation, will examine the design and history of Packard Sales and Service buildings constructed between 1907 and 1930. Learn how these iconic structures shaped automotive history and innovation. John Cole, former Director of Mechanical Engineering at Albert Kahn Associates, will join for a Q&A session. Admission is $5 for not-yet members and free for members.
Sid Gold’s Request Room Velvetina’s Blue Moon Revue. Your host, Velvetina Taylor, from New York City presents an exciting evening of entertainment at Sid Gold’s. You’ll see ultra-glamorous, classic burlesque by sensational showgirls Olive TuPartie from NYC and Detroit’s own, Marina Casanova. This is a 21+ event. Piano karaoke will begin after the show, so stick around for more. $25.
MUSIC
‘I am her’ Rapper
Lana LaDonna is ready to get back in her bag
By Kahn Santori Davison
The upstairs lobby of Detroit’s Book-Cadillac is usually as quiet as a church library, but rapper Lana LaDonna is here today and radiating enough vivacity to fill up all 33 floors of the historic building. Dressed in an all-black bodysuit and mink coat, she’s the perfect combination of glamorous and provocative — kind of in a space between Dominique Deveraux and Nicki Minaj. And she shares the entertainment aspirations of both.
“My biggest overall dream is to be an EGOT recipient,” LaDonna says. “When I think about Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Beyoncé, Rihanna, they are people who started off as music artists but now they are literally moguls in the entertainment industry.”
A Cass Tech graduate in her early 20s, LaDonna says she has been a music fan since her pre-teens. “After I grew out of my That’s so Raven and Disney Channel era, I was a music head,” she says. “I was listening to music more than I was watching TV.”
LaDonna obtained her bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication from Michigan State University, sure she wanted a career in the entertainment business but unsure of the best route to get there. Along the way she was part of a show on Oh So Radio, tried a YouTube podcast, and wrote for the celebrity news website Baller Alert Up to this point LaDonna had never seen herself as a rapper or even considered becoming a music artist. (The closest she had come was making a twerking video to Future’s “Itchin’.”) But one evening while listening to an instrumental version of Cardi B’s “Get Up 10,” inspiration struck. “That was my favorite song at the time and I just started writing raps,” she says.
She shared the verses with her friends, including emcee Dave Hill, and all agreed she had stumbled on hidden talent. LaDonna began spending more time putting pen to pad and in 2017 she entered a performance-based hip-hop contest hosted by CrowdFreak where the winner was awarded the opportu-
nity to open up for Jeezy that next year at MSU. After coming out strong in the first round, LaDonna had to improvise in the second.
“I kinda did it a cappella because I didn’t even have any more material to perform,” she says. “I just had to do a freestyle that I put to a beat.”
She won the contest and opened up for Jeezy on the same stage she had received her degree from a year prior.
That followed with a freestyle, then the single “Get a Check,” and finally her first project, the Dumbass N!ggas, Vol. 1 EP.
“That is my first baby,” she says through a nostalgic smile. “I feel like when I listen to that project, I just remember the fun, the feeling, just the freshness of it all.”
The project was highlighted by the track “3.5” featuring Doughboy Dre, her most-viewed video to date on YouTube. “Dre pulled up, liked it, and he did his verse,” she says. “When I first put the video out I didn’t have a YouTube presence so I put it on 4sho Magazine.”
As a rapper, LaDonna is willing to punch-in but says she often prefers to write her bars. Her creative process depends on whatever headspace she’s in at that time.
“It could be in the middle of the night and I wake up and I can’t stop writing,” she says. “Or it’s times that I’ve been in the studio for four hours and
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I’m trying to punch and I’m at this mic like, ‘What the fuck,’ and I can’t develop any words to come out of my brain.”
Last year LaDonna released For The Gworls volume 1, an album she calls her favorite. Lyrically, she brings her own brand of unapologetic pussy power: “Cunty” is a racy, upbeat song where LaDonna drops titillating bars over a sample of Laid Back’s “White Horse,” and on “What’s It Giving” she hardens up her flow over a piano-driven Detroit beat.
On her On The Radar freestyle she raps, “I’m drafting my starting five so niggas look alive/ If he ain’t rich or thick in the dick then he ain’t my kind.”
“I think that I am being myself,” she says confidently. “I feel like in today’s world it’s so many internet personalities or just people who act a certain way because they feel like they’ll be received a type of way, and I think what gravitates people to me is that I am me across the board.”
Over the last five years women have been making their presence known in hip-hop like never before. GloRilla, Cardi B, Latto, and Megan Thee Stallion have become fixtures on Billboard’s Hot 100, and locally music from Kash Doll, Detroit Diamond, and Pretty Brayah gets discussed and streamed just as much as their male counterparts.
LaDonna is here for all of it, and
takes pride in the comradery.
“I feel like women, we are naturally competitive with one another,” she says. “But I feel like my brand in general, I don’t want to be like that. When I say I’m for the girls I mean that across the board.”
Beyond achieving her music goals, LaDonna is currently a model and content creator ro the Swank A Posh fashion brand. She says she wants to become more heavily involved in the modeling world. “That’s why I’m in the gym now making sure I stay a size 6,” she says.
She admits she should be releasing more music but after her fast start, she says she’s experienced some mild frustrations along the way.
However, LaDonna says she absolutely plans on filling up everyone’s playlists this year.
“I know that I’m that girl and no matter how slow the process seems, no matter how much on a low scale that it may seem like that we are on, I am her,” she says. “I am a force to be reckoned with.”
Lana LaDonna is set to perform as part of day two of the 313 Day festival. Doors at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 14; Masonic Temple, 500 Temple St., Detroit; 313dayevents.com. Tickets are $49-$80, or $90 for access to both days of the event.
Lana LaDonna.
KAHN SANTORI DAVISON
MUSIC
A Diamond is forever
Detroit
Diamond
on going from sleeping in her car to being on Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow
By Kahn Santori Davison
Ever since she burst into the public eye on the second season of Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow, Detroit Diamond’s life has been nonstop flights, interviews, and performances. Three days before our recent interview, she was the featured guest on Sway in the Morning in New York where she dropped one of the hottest freestyles of the year. The night before we speak, she held an album listening party at Club Legacy in Mount Clemens.
When I try to compare her to the lyrical genius of Rapsody, she takes a pause. “I ain’t in the Rapsody category because Rapsody is so hard,” she says, adding, “shout out to Rapsody ‘cause she actually commented and sent me a DM after the Sway freestyle.”
Before Detroit Diamond was hiphop’s newest Detroit diva, she was a standout basketball player that graduated from Cody High School, going on to play in Division 1 and semi-pro ball.
That all changed on January 29, 2014, when Diamond’s little brother D Beezy, an aspiring emcee, was murdered. The loss devastated Detroit Diamond. She’s used the hashtag “#LLDBeezy” on every social media post since.
“I was depressed and just mentally not there any more, so I was really losing the love for basketball at that time,” she says.
After four years of rediscovering herself, Diamond began writing hip-hop lyrics. She had always been an exceptional language arts student, so writing rhymes came naturally. Her evolution into a hip-hop artist was also a way for her to pull herself out of depression and carry on her brother’s legacy.
She released her first project Year of the Diamonds in 2020. On “Rock My World” she cleverly rapped over a Michael Jackson sample, and served up a strong dose of sex appeal in “Bad Mami.” She says Year of the Diamonds was a strong first project that she’s still proud of.
“I feel like it’s my baby and I honestly feel like it was ahead of its
time,” she says.
As she looked to continue to grow as an artist and explore more opportunities, she connected with a team of industry professionals who promised to help advance her career if she moved to California. Once there she made a name for herself, but says the treatment she received from the team had changed. Promises were replaced with incivility and the situation quickly became toxic, she says. With very few options Diamond was forced to start living out of her car.
“They just weren’t good people once I got out there,” she says. “This is in the midst of me knowing who I am, creating my boundaries, not allowing people to do anything, or to treat me any kind of way … and I don’t care if I am about to be homeless or figure out where I’m about to stay, I’m not going to take the disrespect from y’all.”
Diamond admits she could have easily taken the loss in stride and come back home to Detroit. “It was really fucked up,” she says. Instead, her athletic spirit took over and she decided to stay in Cali. She kept going until one day she received an invitation from the producers of Rhythm + Flow to audition.
“They found me,” she says. “That’s why I’m telling people it don’t matter how big your following is, how many people like and comment on your stuff — just keep posting, stay consistent, because you never know who’s watching, and it can change your life in that moment.”
After several auditions and a yearslong delay due to COVID, Detroit Diamond was officially cast as one of the 22 participants on Rhythm + Flow in 2023. The hip-hop reality show used high profile artists Latto, Ludacris, and DJ Khaled to critique, mentor, and judge the rappers, who were competing to win a $250,000 prize over the eight episodes. Detroit’s Sam Be Yourself was cast in season one.
Diamond got off to a fast start,
impressing Detroit all-star emcee and guest judge Big Sean in the first episode. She then won a battle rap competition in the second episode that was judged by Eminem, Royce da 5’9”, and Mr. Porter.
“Before the battle Em said, ‘Don’t let me down,’ because I was the only one here from Detroit,” she says. “That’s what he told me.”
Ultimately, Detroit Diamond appeared in all the episodes and came in fourth place.
“I don’t feel like it’s been nobody that went through a platform like that, that represented in a positive way and made the city look good,” she says. “It’s a lot of other TV shows where it’s people from Detroit on there but it’s not really them.”
After the show Diamond says she received encouraging words from Latto, an Atlanta rapper who has penned two gold albums and four platinum singles.
“She was like, ‘You got everything you need to be successful,’” Diamond says. “‘You got the look, you got the sound. You can really rap, all you need is better production.’”
Since her appearance on Rhythm + Flow Diamond has kept the momentum going by appearing on On The Radar Radio and releasing her album ROTY (Rookie of The Year) in January. The lead single “Go” exemplifies Diamond’s commitment to combine sharp lyricism with her own brand of Detroit swagger and sex appeal. Diamond says she’s received interest from record labels but nothing life-changing, and plans to continue to both stay consistent and lean on her versatility as an artist to push forward.
“You’re getting Detroit, the real Detroit,” she says. “Everything about me is authentic, I’m not fabricating my story in any type of way. I’m not trying to sound like anybody. I’m not getting boxed in either. I feel like I can make any type of song.”
Detroit Diamond is set to perform as part of day two of the 313 Day festival. Doors at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 14; Masonic Temple, 500 Temple St., Detroit; 313dayevents.com. Tickets are $49-$80, or $90 for access to both days of the event.
Detroit Diamond.
KAHN SANTORI DAVISON
FOOD
Bites
Bobcat Bonnie’s closes Corktown flagship, Street Beet to move in
Corktown’s former Bobcat Bonnie’s won’t be vacant for long.
On Friday, Street Beet announced it plans to set up a brick and mortar restaurant in the space, located at 1800 Michigan Ave., Detroit.
“This move marks a huge step for us, bringing an expanded plant-based menu, a full-service dining experience, a walk-up window for quick bites, and a vibrant community hub with game nights, DJs, and more,” Street Beet said in its announcement.
Led by chef-owner Meghan Shaw, Street Beet grew a following with its playful, plant-based pop-ups riffing on comfort food and fast food (like “McDaddy’s” and “Taco Hell”). Since 2019, Street Beet has operated on and off out of Third Street Bar and says it will continue its residency there until it’s ready to move into the ex-Bobcat Bonnie’s space.
Street Beet says the new Corktown location will allow it to expand its offerings with full-service breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch. It says it also plans to launch a bar program with an emphasis on non-alcoholic mocktails.
Eva Guillen will handle daily operations and Mary “Lou” Hammer will serve as resident pastry chef.
The space is also set to include
Washed Up Coffee by Emily Potter and Amélie Haakonsen, who comes from experience at Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters.
While a grand opening date has not yet been announced, Street Beet says it plans to eventually offer service seven days a week.
“With Street Beet serving up housemade pastries and the space designed as a welcoming spot to work, hang out, and connect — it’s set to become a new favorite for both coffee lovers and the community,” Street Beet says.
Last week, Bobcat Bonnie’s announced it closed its Detroit location — the latest in a spate of closures for the local chain.
“It breaks my heart to confirm that my flagship restaurant, Bobcat Bonnie’s Corktown, is closing immediately after a decade on Michigan Avenue,” owner Matt Buskard said in a statement, adding, “Please go out and support your neighborhood small businesses. Thank you Corktown for a great 10 years!”
Once boasting multiple restaurants in Michigan, Bobcat Bonnie’s has consolidated to locations in Ferndale and Lansing.
Buskard said most of the Corktown staff was offered jobs at the Ferndale location.
Siren Hotel opens wine bar
The Siren Hotel has added a new wine bar and newsstand, further expanding its amenities in the historic Wurlitzer Building.
Chenin, a 10-seat wine bar, opened last week with wine, cocktails, small plates, and ice cream. The bar will be led by Nick Arone, who returns to The Siren after previously serving as its food and beverage director. Most recently, he helped open and worked at the bar at Vecino, a modern Mexican restaurant in Midtown.
The bar aims to provide an intimate experience reminiscent of Parisian wine caves.
The hotel is also partnering with Periodicals, an independent magazine shop and concept store based in Detroit’s Core City. The collaboration will bring a rotating selection of art, design, and fashion publications to The Siren’s gift shop. Visitors can browse and purchase magazines, fragrances, chocolates, and body care products.
The Siren Hotel opened in 2018 after a multi-year restoration of the historic Wurlitzer Building (1509 Broadway St., Detroit), which had stood vacant for years.
—Steve Neavling
Bobcat Bonnie’s locations in Wyandotte, Ypsilanti, and Clinton Township all closed within the past year. A location in Grand Rapids also closed, though the chain said it is moving to a different location in the city.
Previously announced locations set for Kalamazoo and Toledo have not yet opened.
In recent years, Buskard also briefly owned the Fly Trap and the former M Brew in Ferndale.
In October, Bobcat Bonnie’s workers went on strike, alleging bounced paychecks.
Writing about the Corktown closure in a lengthier Facebook post, Buskard referenced financial challenges in the restaurant industry.
“It’s been a really rough few months for a lot of us out there, so as you choose where to spend your dollars, please I beg of you, choose to spend them locally,” he wrote. “I know our dollars are so precious right now — we are all feeling the pinch — so where you choose to spend them is so important now more than ever. Small businesses right now are all working overtime to try and win your dollar, so be conscious of who you’re choosing to spend those valuable dollars with.”
—Lee DeVito
La Pecora Nera to open in Birmingham
La Pecora Nera is getting ready to bring its Italian sandwiches, sandwiches, salads, coffee, and gelato to Birmingham.
The Italian deli plans to soon open its third location in the former Planthropie space at 135 Pierce St.
“We’re thrilled to open in downtown Birmingham and share the sandwiches and food that have made us popular in Detroit and Farmington,” the team said in a statement.
While an exact date has not been announced, it is expected to open sometime this month.
La Pecora Nera opened in downtown Detroit in 2017 and in Farmington in 2023. It was founded by Zach Kostegian, who came from years of experience working at Cariera’s in Dearborn Heights, and David Ayyash of Chickpea in the D.
Its name translates to “the black sheep” because Kostegian and Ayyash wanted to put their own twist on traditional Italian deli sandwiches. It prides itself on using fresh, quality ingredients, and also offers some grocery items for customers to buy.
More information is available at lapecoraneradetroit.com.
—Lee DeVito
Led by Meghan Shaw, Street Beet is known for its playful, plant-based pop-ups.
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CULTURE
Film Cinema as protest
By Jared Rasic, Last Word Features
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
Rated: PG-13
Run-time: 95 minutes
Uncle Fred has died. He died in the street across the way from a brothel in the middle of the night. Shula, Fred’s niece, is on her way back from a costume party where she dressed as Missy Elliott from “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” music video. When she finds his body, she not only has to deal with her own unprocessed trauma, but the grief of her mother and Uncle Fred’s entire extended family, who are intent on lionizing the life of a deeply evil and horrific man.
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl is set in modern Zambia. Fred’s family are mostly made up of the Bemba of the Bantu peoples who strongly believe in never saying anything negative about the dead for fear they could hear you because, according to custom, their spirits never leave the living. Shula has
recently returned home from working abroad and one can tell she has been a little Westernized and, as a member of a younger generation than her aunties, isn’t as willing to swallow the patriarchal conservatism she’s being force-fed.
Fred was a sexual predator, molesting multiple family members (Shula included) as well as marrying and impregnating a pre-teen. Almost the entirety of the film is Fred’s wake with his family and teenage widow’s family, fighting over his possessions, including the house where his half-dozen children are being raised in poverty. As an audience member, it’s hard to understand whether the family truly mourns Fred’s passing or if they’re really just trying to legitimize their own greed through performative grief.
“As a widow, her eyes should be puffy from crying. Her whole face should be swollen from crying,” says Uncle Fred’s sister, judging his widow for not mourning correctly. If your tears don’t fall heavy enough, then there must be something wrong with you. Shula plays the dutiful niece, daughter, and young
woman, while barely able to disguise her disgust at aspects of her culture’s customs that don’t remotely serve women. She fights back exhausted defeat even as she serves food to uncles more concerned with a free plate of food than mourning Fred. The men can mourn however they please.
The film isn’t wholly damning Zambian culture. Filmmaker Rungano Nyoni is much too smart to traffic in monocultural judgments. Instead she examines the lifelong lies we tell ourselves to keep broken families together with a thick paste of self-deception, guilt, and fear. The ghosts of our past live with the generational guilt of our present. Many times throughout the film we hear a character make excuses for rapist Fred by saying “that was in the past,” as if to look closely at their shared history is to invite too much introspection, and introspection only invites guilt. The living are at fault for the dead.
From Lucrecia Dalt’s score that dramatically changes the tone of the movie from jaunty absurdism to psychological
intensity within a few frames (without derailing the flow and rhythm of the film), to Susan Chardy’s incendiary performance as Shula, to Nyoni’s visionary filmmaking, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl deserves to be seen by as many people as possible. This is cinema as protest, sending its well-aimed rage at misogyny, late-stage capitalism, the colonizer’s destructive influence on Africa, and so many more topical topics that seem impossible for a 90-minute dark dramedy to cover.
One of the behavioral characteristics of the guinea fowl is a startling call to the animals around it, warning them all of impending danger. On Becoming a Guinea Fowl is also a cry of warning — not just an anguished wail for the generations of women who’ve lived entire lives without having a solitary moment of agency, but also a shout of alarm for young women to burn the customs that harm them to the ground before they’re caught spending a life chained by them.
Grade: A-
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl sends its rage at misogyny, late-stage capitalism, colonization, and more. A24
WEED
The Straight Dope
High-end cannabis brand binske launches in Michigan
By Steve Neavling
A Colorado-based cannabis brand known for its high-end, award-winning products and distinctive packaging has officially arrived in Michigan.
Recognized for its premium flower, edibles, concentrates, and vapes, binske has struck a deal with Michigan-based Pleasantrees to cultivate its genetics and produce its cannabis products.
The partnership is part of a significant expansion for binske, which has built its reputation as a luxury cannabis brand in multiple states. Founded in Colorado in 2015, binske has become one of the most widely distributed cannabis brands in North America with products also available in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, and Washington.
Its initial product rollout includes a curated selection of gummies, vapes, and cannabis concentrates produced using a solventless extraction process. Many of the strains are rare in Michigan, including Octane Mint Sherbert, Chrome Berry, Lemonberry Parfait, and Simple Syrup.
The next wave of products will include more flower strains and a variety of regular and infused pre-rolls, the company tells Metro Times
“As the founder of binske, I’m beyond excited to bring our brand to Michigan through this incredible partnership with Emerald Brands and the Pleasantrees family,” says Jake Pasternack, the company’s CEO and co-founder. “Michigan’s cannabis
culture is thriving, and we can’t wait to share our passion for quality and craftsmanship with this amazing community.”
binske’s products are available at Pleasantrees’ five locations and are expected to hit other dispensary shelves in the near future.
The debut is certain to appeal to cannabis connoisseurs and others who prioritize craftsmanship, high terpene content, and flavor. Although the state’s market is saturated with cannabis products, binske’s artisanal options easily stand out among the mass-market options that dominate many dispensaries.
The company is also known for its intricate packaging, which features hand-cut collage designs evoking its curated strains.
“Our founders are creative and wanted to bring something beautiful to the market,” Mandy Mohler, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, tells me. “The strains are dialed in to deliver a unique experience.” The company has earned multiple awards, including accolades from Leafly for Best Edibles and Best Concentrates.
Its name, pronounced “binsk,” originates from a playful evolution of the word “doobie” in a nod to its founders’ early experiences with cannabis.
Michigan’s cannabis industry has grown rapidly since the state legalized recreational marijuana in 2018, with dispensaries and cultivation operations expanding across the state. Pleasantrees has emerged as among the dominant players with one
an earthy, herbal undertone. The flavor follows suit, offering a citrusy brightness with hints of spice and pepper.
I found the high to be strong, balanced, and almost psychedelic, making it a great choice for listening to music or doing something creative. The dominant terpene is Caryophyllene, known for its anti-inflammatory and stress-relieving properties.
The THC content is 29.3%.
Octane Mint Sherbert
A strong indica cross of Sunset Sherbert and High Octane, this strain delivers a heavy-hitting, intoxicating high that I felt almost immediately. After just half a joint, I was hit with a deep, euphoric sensation, quickly followed by a full-body melt.
The buds are coated in trichomes. The aroma is a unique mix of sweet, tart berries, and the flavor follows through with herbal, kushy notes and a bright, lemony twist.
This was one of my favorite strains from binkse, providing a rich, full-bodied experience that is perfect for relaxation, getting lost in music, or tapping into your creativity.
of the state’s most advanced cultivation facilities.
I sampled binske’s four flower strains, and all were impressive, pungent, coated in trichomes, and meticulously handtrimmed.
Chrome Berry
A balanced hybrid of Runtz and Cap Junky, Chrome Berry immediately stood out for its big, resin-coated buds. Breaking it up for a joint left my scissors coated in sticky residue.
The aroma hits hard, with a mix of sweet berries, citrus, and a sharp, gassy finish. The taste carries through, blending zesty lemon and red berries with a kushy fuel exhale.
For me, the high was soothing yet uplifting, creating a warm, full-bodied buzz. It’s a great strain for unwinding after a long day or just settling in for the evening.
The dominant terpene is Limonene, which is known for mood elevation and stress relief.
The THC content is 31.9%.
Lemonberry Parfait
This potent hybrid of Frozen Lemons and Strawberry Gogurt is as visually stunning as it is powerful. The buds are so thickly coated in trichomes that they appear nearly white, highlighted by flecks of green and orange pistols.
The aroma is complex, mixing raspberry frosting and sugared lemons with
The dominant terpene is Caryopholene, and the THC content is 25.2%. Although the THC content is lower than the other three strains, this still managed to be one of the most potent, serving as another reminder that THC is just one component of a high-quality experience.
Simple Syrup
With its mysterious lineage, Simple Syrup delivers a sensory treat with sweet, fruity flavors and soothing effects.
The flavor is pure candy, with notes of tropical fruit and sugary sweetness that lingers on the exhale. For me, the high crept in gently, bringing a calming wave of relaxation perfect for winding down at the end of the day.
Whether you’re looking to unplug, destress, or just enjoy a quiet evening, Simple Syrup is an easy go-to for a sweet, smooth, and mellow indica experience.
The dominant terpene is limonene, which is often associated with elevated mood and stress relief.
The THC content is 28.3%.
The Straight Dope
binske’s arrival is a welcome addition to Michigan’s recreational cannabis scene. While the market is saturated with options, many brands prioritize mass production over craftsmanship. binske takes a different approach.
For cannabis consumers looking for something beyond the typical dispensary fare, binske’s strains hit the sweet spot.
If you want us to sample your cannabis products, send us an email at steve@metrotimes.com.
Cannabis company binske is known for its intricate packaging, which features hand-cut collage designs. STEVE NEAVLING
CULTURE
Savage Love Runaway, Bride!
By Dan Savage
: Q I’m a 28-year-old woman married to my husband, a 29-year-old man, for almost two years, and we still haven’t had sex. We met through mutual friends, dated for less than a year, and we knew pretty quickly that we wanted to get married. Things between us felt right. We genuinely liked each other, and everything felt pretty great. On our wedding night, we decided to leave the hotel early to spend time with family since many had traveled far for the wedding. After the wedding, life got hectic. Before we realized it, months had passed. I initiated intimacy a few times, but we never followed through. I’ve brought it up multiple times, and he always says he feels self-conscious about his body but promises to try harder. We even scheduled times for intimacy, but when the time came, he was either too busy or he would ask if we could try tomorrow instead. I’ve given him oral sex and a hand-job but other than that nothing. Yes, we were both virgins on our wedding night, and I guess we still are. Every time we have a heart-to-heart, he promises to do better but nothing changes. I’ve stopped bringing it up because I feel like I’m nagging, but it’s breaking me inside. We’ve talked about wanting children and when we should start trying, but it feels so painful to have those conversations when we haven’t even had sex yet. I feel heartbroken watching our friends start families while we’re stuck in this place. I don’t know if therapy would help, or if I should involve his parents, or if I need to worry about something/someone else or if I should accept that this might never change. I feel lost. Has anyone else been through something like this? What would you do?
—Married In Name Only
A: I would leave.
Zooming out for a second: Anyone out there who wants to be sexually active in the context of a sexually exclusive relationship needs to establish sexual compatibility before the wedding. If a good sex life isn’t important to you — if you don’t just wannabe married for the companionship and/or the tax break — don’t wait until after the
wedding to see if the sex works. Fuck first — before you get married, before you get engaged, before you go steady.
Alright, MINO, there’s clearly something your husband isn’t telling you something you had a right to know before you married him — but you need to ask yourself how much more time you’re willing to waste before you find out what that thing is.
Best-case scenario: Your husband agrees to therapy, MINO, and you somehow manage to find the perfect therapist right away, i.e. the kind of therapist with the power to heal their clients in one or two visits. And then at your second appointment with this miracle-working therapist, MINO, your husband tells you that thing you had a right to know before you married him and it turns out to be something silly and trivial and your husband is in such a hurry to fuck you now after that silly and trivial thing is out in the open that you wind up having PIV sex for the first time in the parking garage of your therapist’s office building.
Worst-case scenario: Your husband agrees to therapy, MINO, but years go by before your husband finally levels with you about that thing you had a right to know before you married him and it’s not something silly or trivial and saying it out loud doesn’t make it go away and you have to live with the realization that you didn’t just waste years of your life on a man who couldn’t love you the way you deserved to be loved, but you wasted them on a man who could see that sexual rejection was breaking you and he didn’t love you enough to let you go.
P.S. Don’t involve his parents.
: Q What do you recommend doing if you have a good friend who is dizzyingly hot, totally off limits, and has been flirting with you for two years?
I am conflicted because I find it pretty fun, but I periodically feel guilty because he is in a monogamous relationship and has a new baby. On the other hand, it’s limited to him making sorta mild flirtatious comments and sending occasional (fully clothed!) selfies. I don’t think I’m misreading the situation here, as I’ve spoken at length with friends and my partner, all of whom all joke about his glances and body language around me. I have pretty good self-control, and I don’t want to be party to him blowing up his life because he is my friend, first and foremost, and I don’t think he wants to blow up his life, seeing as flirting hasn’t escalated
over time. And despite the chemistry that’s obvious to the people around us, I don’t get any sense that it pisses off his partner when the three of us hang out.
However, I’m writing to you for a gut check. The photos feel like a little step over the line, and I redirect the conversation when he sends them and don’t send any photos in return, but I’ve never shut him down explicitly. Should I? I’m trying to be a good, if horny, friend, but I worry that I’m enjoying this hot, funny, tattooed guy’s ridiculous teasing too much. What are the ethics here, Dan? Do I need to shut this down entirely or lay down clear boundaries?
—Friendly Lad Is Really Tempting
A: For all you know, FLIRT, Mrs. Hot Tattoos puts on a brave face when her husband flirts with you in front of a room full of people — she clocks how he looks at you, she clocks how you look at him — and then cries herself to sleep at night from the humiliation of it all. Or Mrs. Hot Tattoos is a cuckquean and, although their marriage is monogamous, she encourages her husband to flirt with other women in front of other people and comes extra hard from the humiliation of it all. Or Mr. and Mrs. Hot Tattoos are monogamish; for some couples “being monogamish” means there’s some allowance for outside sexual contract, FLIRT, for others it means they don’t have to hide evidence they’re attracted to someone else. So long as crushes remain crushes — so long as flirtations don’t become action plans — they’re allowed. Basically, FLIRT, other people’s marriages are a mystery. In normal circumstances, these mysteries are none of our business — but seeing as your sustained flirtation with Mr. Hot Tattoos has created an ethical dilemma for you, FLIRT, their mystery is now your business. Because if what you’re doing is hurting this other woman — if this is causing her pain — you don’t (or shouldn’t) want any part of it. So, I recommend putting the dread direct question (DDQ) to this Mr. Hot Tattoos: “Does it bother your wife when we flirt? I know it can’t go any further than flirting — because your marriage is monogamous and I respect that but if what we are doing is hurting your wife’s feelings, we should stop. So, does this bother her?”
If Mr. Hot Tattoos says it’s killing his wife — if he admits she’s crying herself to sleep at night from the humiliation of it all — then you can bet he’s telling the truth. On the other hand, FLIRT, if he tells you his wife is fine with it… or that she likes it… there’s a somewhat decent chance he’s telling the truth… given as his wife seems unbothered by it… but “she’s fine with it” is exactly the sort of lie a married man might tell when asked whether his behavior
is hurting his wife. So, if you get the first response — it’s killing his wife stop flirting with him. If he tells you his wife is fine with it, FLIRT, and you want to make sure he’s not lying to you, then you’ll need to ask him the OFQ (obvious followup question): “Can I check with Mrs. Hot Tattoos about that?”
: Q My husband and I have been together for a long time and we are still massively in love with each other! A few years ago, we dipped our toes into “The Lifestyle.” It was a great experience! We felt like teenagers again, inside and outside of the bedroom. The experience brought us closer, our communication became stronger, and the experience encouraged a deeper, more honest form of conversation. Then COVID happened, and we closed things back up. Recently, we’ve begun discussing signing up on a few swinging apps and getting back into this. But I hesitate due to the political climate. I cannot fathom giving a piece of myself to a Trump supporter. It literally gives me an all-body ick to think about it. My husband feels the same way. Even though we still feel somewhat new to the lifestyle, we understand the difference between a sexy conversation and a non-sexy conversation, and we don’t think politics makes for a sexy conversation. Is it appropriate to share on our profiles that we are not interested in meeting anyone who is any way MAGA? We don’t feel a “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy is a strong enough stance to take, what with everything being taken from so many during this reign of terror.
—Must Avoid Grinding Against Trump Supporters
A: Even if you put , “NO TRUMP VOTERS, NO MAGA IDIOTS,” in all caps on your ads, MAGATS, you’re still gonna have to do your screw diligence before meeting up with other couples. Research into online dating/hookups has shown that many people don’t read the text of a personal ad — people send messages to people whose photos they like — which means we can’t assume the person we’re talking to is aware of our interests, limits, boundaries, etc., just because we listed them in the text of our personal ad. Additionally, there’s nothing MAGA motherfuckers enjoy more than inflicting themselves on people who want nothing to do with them — bone the libs to own the libs — which means you’ll have to ask one or two pointed/trick questions at some point between exchanging messages and swapping partners even if it seems like they read your ad.
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CULTURE Free Will Astrology
By Rob Brezsny
ARIES: March 21 – April 19
What can you do to show how much you care about everyone and everything that deserves your love? Now is a fantastic time to unleash a flood of gratitude and appreciation that takes very practical forms. Don’t just beam warm and fuzzy feelings toward your favorite people and animals, in other words. Offer tangible blessings that will actually enhance their lives. Find your own personally meaningful ways to nourish all that nourishes you.
TAURUS: April 20 – May 20
Ancient Egyptians loved the color blue. The mineral azurite and the semiprecious stones turquoise and lapis lazuli satisfied their fascination to some degree, but were rare and difficult to work with. So the Egyptians decided to fabricate their own pigment. After extensive experimentation, using copper, silica, and lime, they succeeded. The hue they made is known as Egyptian blue. I heartily endorse a
comparable process for you in the coming weeks, Taurus. Identify the experience, substance, or feeling you really, really want more of, and then resolve to get as much of it as you really, really want.
GEMINI: May 21 – June 20
Dandelions germinate quickly and grow fast. Because of their deep taproots, they are hardy. Once they establish their presence in a place, they persist. Dandelions are adaptable, too, able to grow anywhere their seeds land, even from cracks in concrete. Their efficient dispersal is legendary. They produce large quantities of lightweight seeds that are easily carried by the wind. Bees love dandelions in the spring when there are few other flowers yet to provide them with nectar. I propose we make the dandelion your symbol of power in the coming weeks, Gemini. Be like them! (P.S.: They are also beautiful in an unostentatious way.)
CANCER: June 21 – July 22
VIRGO: August 23 – Sept. 22
About 3,775 years ago, a Babylonian man named Nanni wrote a crabby letter to Ea-nasir, a merchant who had sold him substandard copper ingots. Nanni was also upset that his servant was treated rudely. It is the oldest customer complaint in history. With this as our touchstone, I remind you that maintaining high standards is always crucial for your long-term success. Others may be tempted to cut corners, but your natural integrity is one of your superpowers. Please redouble your commitment to providing the highest value, Virgo. And ask for it from others, too.
LIBRA: Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
greater depth and bring your identity into clearer focus. I see this mostly as a task for you to carry out in intimate conversation with yourself. It’s also fine to solicit the feedback of allies who have insight into your nature, but I urge you to rely heavily on your private investigations. How can you deepen your knowledge of the reasons you are here on earth? Can you learn more about your dormant potentials? Who are you, exactly?
CAPRICORN: Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila was selected by his country to compete in the 1960 Rome Olympics. But the honor was offered shortly before the games began, and he had to scramble to get there in time. When he arrived for the main event, he couldn›t find any running shoes in local stores that fit comfortably. So he decided to go barefoot for the 26.2mile race. Success! He won, setting a new world-record time. I propose we make him your role model, Capricorn. May he inspire you to respond to an apparent scarcity or deficiency by calling on earthy alternatives. May you adjust to a problem by deepening your reliance on your natural self.
AQUARIUS:
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
About 36,000 years ago, humans created remarkable drawings and paintings in the Cave of Altamira, located in what we now call Spain. When an early discoverer of the art published his findings in 1880, he was met with derision. Experts accused him of forgery, saying such beautiful and technically proficient works could not have been made by ancient people, who just weren’t that smart. Eventually, though, the art was proved to be genuine. I propose we meditate on this as a metaphor for your life. It’s possible that your abilities may be underestimated, even by you. Hidden potentials and unexpressed capacities may be close to ripening, but they will need your full confidence and boldness. Don’t let skepticism, either from your inner critic or others, hold you back.
Blogger Yukiko Kisaki writes about the Japanese concept of ma. She says it’s “the emptiness full of possibilities, like a promise yet to be fulfilled. It’s the purposeful pauses in a speech that make words stand out; the quiet time we all need to make our busy lives meaningful; the silence between the notes that make the music.” According to my analysis, Libra, you will be wise to make ma a central theme in the coming weeks. I invite you to research the power of pauses. Rather than filling up every gap, allow space for pregnant blankness. Trust that in being open to vacancy, you will make room for unexpected riches.
SCORPIO: Oct. 23 – Nov. 21:
Happy St. Paddy’s to all sons and daughters of the Emerald Isle and participants!! Pace yourself both young and old, and try to avoid resembling a drunken leprechaun. High Mass will begin promptly at 3 o’clock. ‘FOR SLAVERY FLED, O GLORIOUS DEAD WHEN YOU FELL IN THE FOGGY DEW’
LEO: July 23 – August 22
In 1977, NASA launched two Voyager probes to study our solar system’s outer planets. Their original mission was designed to last a few years. But in 2025, they still continue to send back useful information from the great beyond, far past Uranus and Neptune, and into interstellar space. I suspect that now is also a good time for you Leos to seek valuable information from adventures you began years ago. Even if those past experiences have not yielded relevant revelations recently, they may soon do so. Be alert for ways to harvest new riches from old memories.
The literal meaning of the Japanese word yohen is “kiln mutation.” It refers to a type of glaze that undergoes unpredictable variations in color when baked in a kiln. The finished pottery that emerges displays patterns and hues that are blends of the artist’s intention and accidental effects created by the heat. I would love to see you carry out metaphorical versions of yohen in the coming weeks, Scorpio. Suggested meditations: 1. Collaborate to create beauty with energies that aren’t entirely manageable. 2. Undertake projects that require both careful preparation and a willingness to adapt to shifting conditions. 3. Engage with opportunities that will have the best outcomes if you relinquish some control.
SAGITTARIUS: Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
A big party is underway in your astrological House of Self-Understanding and Self-Definition. The near future will be a favorable time to discover yourself in
After being part of two journeys to Antarctica, Aquarian explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874–1922) assembled a team to try what no one had ever done: crossing the entire continent on foot with pack dogs and motorized sledges. But the proposed 1,800-mile expedition failed soon after it began. That’s when Shackleton did what he is most famous for. His leadership during the harrowing struggle to survive became legendary. I don’t think you will face anything remotely resembling his challenges in the coming weeks. But I suspect that your response to tests and trials will define your success. As you encounter obstacles, you will treat them as opportunities to showcase your resourcefulness and adaptability. You will inspire others to summon resiliency, and you will bring out their best as together you engage in creative problem-solving. Trials will become triumphs.
PISCES: Feb.19 – March 20
I’m not exactly sure where you are going, Pisces, but I’m certain you are headed in the right direction. Your instincts for self-love are at a peak. Your ability to see your best possible future is lucid and strong. Your commitment to gracefully serving all that gracefully serves you is passionate and rigorous. I will congratulate you in advance for locating the exact, robust resources you need, not mediocre resources that are only halfinteresting..
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