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Chick-fil-A project stirs backlash
The city of Detroit abruptly halted demolition last week on a controversial fast-food project after construction crews began tearing down a building next to a Montessori school without notifying nearby residents or businesses.
The building is being razed to make way for Detroit’s first stand-alone Chick-fil-A, a 3,000-square-foot drivethru-only restaurant that developers say will serve up to 1,700 cars a day and generate $10 million in annual sales.
For families and small business owners in the East Side neighborhood, the project symbolizes something much bigger – the clash between wealthy developers and a corporate fast-food chain, and the people who live, work, and raise their children next door.
The project has faced resistance since the summer of 2023, and tensions boiled over last Monday when parents and teachers at Giving Tree Montessori School, which shares a property line with the site and serves infants, toddlers, and kindergartners, arrived to find demolition underway without warning, fencing, or safety
signage.
“There were no safety barriers, no signs, nothing,” Ben Earl, whose son attends the school, tells Metro Times “There was heavy machinery operating right next to the playground where infants and toddlers were playing. It’s deeply troubling.”
Detroit’s Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED) acknowledged the misstep.
Director Dave Bell tells Metro Times the contractor failed to notify neighbors before beginning demolition and that the city ordered work to stop until proper notifications are made.
“There is an approved demolition permit for this location,” Bell said. “We immediately halted the demo work until proper notifications are made.”
Bell added that there was no asbestos in the building and that the contractor has a required dust control plan in place. The city has since ordered the contractor to fully fence the perimeter before resuming work.
By the following Tuesday, a temporary fence had gone up, along with a sign reading “Chick-fil-A Coming Soon.” For parents, it was a short-lived
victory that showed how little their concerns mattered.
“This was literally pushed on us,” says Joe Allemon, owner of Allemon’s Landscape Center, which sits directly next to the site. His family has owned the property since 1910. “They should have just given us a pacifier and forced it in our mouths and said, ‘Thank you for coming and telling us. You are pacified.’”
Allemon says he strongly objects to the restaurant being built so close to children.
“We’re not against the brand Chickfil-A,” he said. “It’s the location that we’re really against. You couldn’t have picked a worse location. Why would you pollute the youth?”
Giving Tree Montessori School serves 116 children ranging in age from 12 weeks to kindergarten. Owner Renee Chown said the school’s outdoor playground, which backs up to the Chick-fil-A site, won’t be safe to use if the restaurant moves in.
“Basically this playground won’t be here for the babies and toddlers,” Chown tells Metro Times. “There’s no way I can expose these kids to what’s
going to go on there — the exhaust fumes, the cigarette smoke, the swearing, and the rodents. This is no place for a Chick-fil-A.”
Metro Times goes biweekly
A note to our readers:
Starting in June, Detroit Metro Times will shift from being published weekly to biweekly. That means next month, we’ll publish issues on June 11 (our Summer Guide) and June 25. Due to a previous obligation, we will also publish the consecutive week on July 2 (our cannabis industry “Dab Day” issue), but after that we plan to hit the streets every other Wednesday for the rest of the year. More information is available at metrotimes.com. Thanks, as always, for reading!
—Lee DeVito, Editor-in-Chief
Demolition was halted on a building to make way for a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Detroit.
Migrant workers say they were lured into forced labor in Michigan
A group of Guatemalan farmworkers is accusing a Michigan labor contractor of human trafficking, wage theft, and coercion in a federal lawsuit set to go to trial later this month.
The workers say Purpose Point Harvesting, LLC lured them to the U.S. with promises of legal employment and fair pay, only to trap them in grueling conditions in Michigan farm fields with long hours, underpayment, and threats of retaliation if they spoke out. They allege the company confiscated their passports and controlled their bank accounts, leaving them unable to leave or access wages they had earned.
The trial, scheduled to begin May 28 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, stems from a 2022 lawsuit filed on behalf of five Guatemalan nationals who came to the U.S. legally under the federal H-2A visa program. They are represented by attorneys from Migrant Legal Aid and Boies Schiller Flexner. The plaintiffs are all from a small, impoverished town in the mountains of Guatemala.
“They are coming 3,000 miles. They are leaving their families and putting their lives on the line to make as much money in as little time as they can and then go home,” Teresa Hendricks, of Migrant Legal Aid, tells Metro Times. “But they
Opponents also argue the project violates a Detroit ordinance that prohibits fast-food restaurants from operating within 500 feet of a school. Giving Tree’s playground backs directly up to the Chick-fil-A site. For much of the process, the city maintained that Giving Tree didn’t meet the zoning code’s definition of a school, saying it functioned primarily as a daycare.
Initially, a spokesperson for BSEED told Metro Times that the restaurant was permitted to move forward because Giving Tree didn’t qualify as a “school” under city ordinance. But about two hours later, a different city spokesperson clarified that while Giving Tree is now a licensed school, it wasn’t officially recognized as one until June 2024 — two months after the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals approved the restaurant’s special land use in April.
Because the zoning approval came before the school’s licensing status changed, the city says the 500-foot restriction does not apply.
came to broken promises. The decision is life-altering for them.”
According to court documents, the workers were charged $2,500 each in illegal recruitment fees before leaving Guatemala, a debt that tied them to their employer. Once in Michigan, they were forced to work as many as 18 hours a day, sometimes starting before dawn and ending after dark, without the pay required under federal labor law. Medical care was restricted or denied, and when workers complained, they were threatened with deportation or reported to immigration authorities, according to the complaint.
“This case is about forced labor, plain and simple,” Hendricks says. “These workers were promised opportunity. Instead, they were exploited.”
The lawsuit accuses Purpose Point and its operators, Emilto Moreno Gomez and Lucille Jean Moreno, of violating the federal Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act, as well as Michigan’s Human Trafficking Victims Compensation Act and state wage laws. It also includes breach of contract claims.
Defendants deny the allegations and have filed a counterclaim, accusing two of the workers of breaching their employment agreements by quitting early or slowing down
But critics say the city is splitting hairs to justify a decision that favors outside developers over longtime residents.
“It’s a school,” said Joe Allemon, whose family has operated a neighboring business since 1910. “The voice of reason is gone.”
The city was initially opposed to the project. In October 2023, after more than 30 people spoke out and 59 submitted written objections, BSEED denied Chick-fil-A’s original site plan, citing concerns about traffic flowing onto Marseilles Street, a quiet residential area.
But that denial was overturned in March 2024 by the Detroit Board of Zoning Appeals, which allowed the project to proceed under the condition that all traffic be routed through Mack Avenue. Critics say the city has failed to uphold that condition, and a revised site plan was quietly approved in April without public notice.
Even before demolition began, many say the approval process was riddled with secrecy and backdoor
production. But a judge limited the damages Purpose Point can seek at trial, ruling the company failed to properly disclose claims tied to its inability to hire more workers in later seasons.
If the plaintiffs prevail, they are seeking compensatory and punitive damages, as well as attorney’s fees. The case is being closely watched by labor advocates and immigration groups, who say it highlights the potential for abuse within the H-2A visa program, which ties foreign workers to individual employers.
“Even though they come on a legal program, the H-2A program, where they’ve done all the things and have their passport and traveled legally, when those passports are taken from them, they are left to be picked up and treated like anyone who would be here illegally,” Kenya Davis, of Boies Schiller Flexner, says. “If they are vocal, there is a risk of retaliation.”
Attorneys and activists say this is far from an isolated case.
“This is the tip of the iceberg,” Hendricks says. “There are hundreds of thousands of workers like this. And people don’t think about it when they eat fruits and vegetables that were handpicked by farmworkers.”
The abuse, she adds, is enabled in part by lax enforcement.
“The Department of Labor inves -
decisions.
“It’s moving through the process in a very peculiar way,” Earl says. “It’s not being done in a transparent manner.”
The restaurant is expected to open for breakfast and operate throughout the day, making it a potential traffic and noise nightmare for the school next door. When a Chick-fil-A opened in Shelby Township in 2021, traffic clogged roads for hours, and off-duty police had to be called in to direct cars.
“There are going to be tons and tons of cars,” Earl says. “And little kids are erratic — they run off. We’re going to have a line of idling vehicles right next to our school playground. That seems to have been glazed over in their reports. It was obfuscated at best.”
Chown and others have sent letters to city officials and attended public hearings, where speakers were limited to just a minute each. They say the city has rejected valid concerns in favor of an out-of-state corporation that will take money out of the com-
tigators could be more aggressive with this,” Hendricks says. “But in my experience, they pre-announce when they are going to inspect a place. In western Michigan, that has been the case each time with Purpose Point. Each time they were alerted with a lot of advance notice.”
She says the situation is bad not just for migrants but for domestic workers and ethical employers.
“We have 100,000 farmworkers in Michigan who can take these jobs, but more and more employers are using H-2A labor because (the workers) are more compliant and less likely to stand up for themselves,” she says. “This is bad for labor brokers who are doing it right because they are getting undercut, and it suppresses wages for U.S. workers.”
Hendricks says exploitative employers know how to manipulate the system.
“There is no doubt that people who want to use H-2A labor know the rules,” she says. “We know they flout these rules and make a lot of money doing it. It’s about profit and keeping their secrets in their companies and grooming the workers to make them believe they are part of the family.”
Metro Times reached out to Purpose Point Harvesting for comment, but a woman who answered the phone declined to comment.
—Steve Neavling
munity.
“They didn’t want anyone to know about it,” Chown insists. “Not only didn’t they notify us of the demolition, they didn’t even put up a fence. To me, they are nothing but corporate bullies. It’s a shame they want to do this to children.”
In February, Detroit City Councilwoman Latisha Johnson sent out a survey asking residents, along with school officials and parents, if they supported the project. She never produced the results of those surveys, residents say.
Despite the fence and signage now in place, opponents say they’re not giving up.
“Without a site plan approved, they shouldn’t be able to demo,” Earl says. “There’s a pretty substantial number of us fighting the good fight. This isn’t over.”
Neither Chick-fil-A nor Verus Development, which is handling the project, returned requests for comment from Metro Times —Steve Neavling
Two ex-Tigers elected to Baseball Reliquary’s Shrine of the Eternals
Two former Detroit Tigers known for their improbable journeys and unforgettable moments on the field were named last Monday to the Baseball Reliquary’s Shrine of the Eternals, a hall of fame that celebrates baseball’s most memorable, offbeat, and inspirational figures.
Kirk Gibson, the hard-charging outfielder who helped lead the Tigers to a World Series title in 1984, and Ron LeFlore, who went from prison inmate to All-Star center fielder, were among four inductees selected this year by the Southern California-based nonprofit.
Unlike the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, the Shrine of the Eternals is not focused solely on statistics or career milestones. Founded in 1999, the Shrine recognizes individuals who have made an indelible impact on the sport through character, eccentricity, and influence, often highlighting those whose stories transcend baseball.
The Shrine’s past honorees include figures such as Dock Ellis, who pitched a no-hitter while on LSD; trailblazing broadcaster Bob Costas; and Bill “Spaceman” Lee, a free-spirited lefty known for both his pitching and offbeat worldview.
This year’s other inductees are Felipe Alou, the pioneering Dominican manager and former player, and W.P. Kinsella, author of Shoeless Joe, which inspired the film Field of Dreams
Nessel
A formal induction ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 16 at Whittier College in California. LeFlore has confirmed he plans to attend.
Gibson, a Michigan native and former Michigan State football star, was a fiery presence in the Tigers’ lineup in the 1980s. Injuries may have limited his stats, but his playoff heroics and relentless competitiveness made a lasting impression. His most iconic moment came in 1988 with the Dodgers, when Gibson hobbled to the plate and hit a game-winning pinch-hit home run in the World Series while barely able to stand. It became one of the most dramatic moments in baseball history. Today, he battles Parkinson’s disease and advocates for others living with the condition through his foundation.
LeFlore’s story is one of the most improbable in sports history. Incarcerated for armed robbery in his early 20s, he discovered his talent for baseball behind bars. With help from thenTigers manager Billy Martin, he was given a chance to try out and quickly made his way to the majors. He became an All-Star in 1976 and went on to steal 455 bases during his nine-year career.
His story was later turned into a made-for-TV movie, One in a Million: The Ron LeFlore Story, starring LeVar Burton.
—Steve Neavling
finds Benson violated state law — but can’t be disciplined
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated the state’s Campaign Finance Act by using a public building to launch her campaign for governor, but will not face any penalties because of a “loophole” in the law, Attorney General Dana Nessel concluded in a letter released last week.
Both Benson and Nessel are Democrats. Under state law, the attorney general is responsible for reviewing campaign finance complaints involving the secretary of state.
At issue was Benson’s Jan. 22 press conference in the lobby of the Richard H. Austin Building in Lansing, where she announced her candidacy for governor. In an eight-page letter, Nessel’s office found that holding a campaign event inside a government building constituted an improper use of public resources under state law.
While Benson argued she was acting in a personal capacity and not as secretary of state, the attorney general’s office rejected that defense, saying a “reasonable person” would view the event as an official act, particularly since it occurred during the workday, inside her own department’s building, and without any clear effort to separate her official role from her campaign.
Benson also claimed that other candidates would be allowed to use the building for similar announcements, but Nessel’s office found that to be incorrect.
The Department of Technology, Management and Budget, which oversees the building, prohibits partisan political events inside state facilities.
Despite determining that Benson violated the law, Nessel’s office said there is no mechanism in the current campaign finance statute that allows
the attorney general to impose civil or criminal penalties in cases involving the Secretary of State.
Nessel’s office also raised concerns about what it described as a possible “loophole” in Michigan’s campaign finance law that effectively shields the secretary of state from penalties. While Benson’s actions violated the law, Nessel’s office noted that the statute only allows criminal enforcement by the attorney general if the secretary of state refers the matter under specific provisions, which did not occur in this case.
“It could be viewed as odd and unfair that the Secretary of State, her immediate family, her campaign, and any committee that she is connected with are the only people and entities subject to the requirements of the MCFA, but not any of the penalties for violating them,” the letter states.
Because of that gap, Nessel’s office said it had no authority to impose either civil or criminal penalties and could only issue a warning. The letter suggested lawmakers may need to revisit the statute to ensure future secretaries of state can be held accountable under the same enforcement structure applied to all other candidates.
The complaint was resolved with a formal warning and a reminder that future violations could be considered “knowing,” potentially triggering criminal liability.
Three complaints were filed against Benson by Michigan residents Christian Charette, Tyler Henningsen, and Monica Ross-Williams, each citing concerns that the press conference violated the Michigan Campaign Finance Act. Only the allegation involving the use of the Austin Building was upheld.
—Steve Neavling
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Pride
20+ LGBTQ+ celebrations in
By Metro Times staff
Summer’ s heating up, and Pride Month is nearly here — a time to be loud, proud, and full of love with festivals, parades, and parties popping off all summer long. We’ve rounded up some can’t-miss events where you can show your true colors and celebrate exactly who you are. (If we forgot something, shoot us an email at tips@metrointhed.com and we’ll gladly add it to the online version of this article.) Now go out there and slay.
Necto Pride
Since 1984, Necto has hosted inclusive Pride nights on Fridays open to everyone ages 18 and older. The Maestro DJ and DJ DigiMark play club and pop hits in two rooms, while Chanel Hunter and Perry Dox host special events planned throughout the summer including fabulous drag performances.
Starts at 9 p.m. every Friday at Necto, 516 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor; necto.com. Cover is $10.
7th Annual Interfaith Ceremony
People of all spiritualities are welcome to this interfaith service, with the theme of “transcendence” this year.
Starts at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28 at Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center, 290 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; ferndalepride.com.
Ferndale Pride
Billed as the largest free-to-the-public LGBTQ+ festival in Michigan, the Detroit area’s long-standing gayborhood goes all out for Pride with multiple stages with live entertainment, dozens of vendors, community resources, and events including drag from newbies and a DJ set by Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale, among many others.
From 12:30 p.m.-10 p.m., Saturday, May 31 in downtown Ferndale; ferndalepride.com. No cover.
Lesbian Social: Ferndale Pride
Since 2017, this pop-up series has hosted gatherings for queer women ages 21 and older.
Starts at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 31 at the Syndicate Ferndale, 140 Vester Ave., Ferndale; eventbrite.com. Tickets are $17.85.
Lesbian Social: Sunset Thursday
A more upscale version of Lesbian Social’s pop-ups, held on a rooftop bar with music from Miss Alchemist. Starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 5 at Mati’s Avli; 501 Monroe St., Detroit; eventbrite.com. Tickets are $23.18.
Ypsi Pride
Details have not yet been announced for Ypsilanti’s Pride event, but expect lots of fun in Depot Town.
From 5-10 p.m. on Friday, June 6, Depot Town, Ypsilanti; firstfridaysypsi.com/ypsi-pride. No cover.
Motor City Pride
Michigan’s largest pride celebration draws tens of thousands of attendees to Hart Plaza each year over the course of two days, with a parade on Sunday, June 8 starting at noon near Fort and Griswold Streets.
From 1-9 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, and 12:30-7 p.m. on Sunday, June 8 in Hart Plaza; motorcitypride.org. Cover is $5 for the festival each day.
Village Pride Detroit
A Pride celebration for Detroit’s Villages neighborhoods includes DJ sets by Amino808, Kindle, John Collins, and Boyfriend Dick.
From 2-8 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 at The Villages Biergarten, 1420 Van Dyke St., Detroit; more information is available on Instagram at @village_pride_detroit.
The Lesbian Social Pride: Godfrey Rooftop
This edition of the Lesbian Social pop-up series sees a takeover of the marvelous I|O Rooftop Lounge. Starts at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 8 at the Godfrey Detroit, Curio Collection by Hilton, 1401 Michigan Ave., Detroit; eventbrite.com. Tickets are $23.18.
Warren Pride
This family-friendly event includes a parade, live entertainment, and vendors, and more.
From noon-6 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, at Warren City Square; warrencitypride.com. No cover.
Downriver Pride
Downriver’s annual Pride festivities. An official after party will be held starting at 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 21 at the Brickhouse (2935 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte) featuring Jessica Wild from RuPaul’s Drag Race and performances by Aria Hard, Lotipha Renee Hunter, Victoria Sanchez, and La Bubbleina Latinx, with a DJ set by Whitney Naomi. Tickets for the after party are $20 general admission or $40 for VIP which includes a meet and greet with Jessica Wild and the other drag queens.
From noon-11 p.m. on Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21; downriverpride.com. No cover for festival, after party tickets are $20-$40.
Livonia Pride
Livonia Pride Hosted by Schoolcraft College, this Pride event features live entertainment, activities, local organizations, and more.
From 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, June 21 at Schoolcraft College (greenspace between Liberal Arts and Forum Buildings); 18600 Haggerty Rd., Livonia; schoolcraft.edu. No cover.
Grosse Pointe Pride
A family-friendly event that includes a parade, drag performances, activities for children, and more.
Howdy Fest returns with a “y’all-inclusive” hoedown at The Old Miami.
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From noon-2 p.m. on Saturday, June 21 at the corner of Kercheval and St. Clair Avenues in the Village of Grosse Pointe; wegp.org. No cover.
Howdy Fest
This hoedown features country- and western-themed fun in a “y’all-inclusive” space with performances by Tumbleweed, Winestoned Cowboys, and others; line dancing and twostepping; burlesque and drag shows; a mechanical bull; and plenty of barbecue.
From 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Saturday, June 21 at The Old Miami; 3930 Cass Ave., Detroit; eventbrite.com. Tickets are $23.18 advance or $25 at the door.
Sobrietea Tea Dance
This alcohol-free dance party features mocktails, music from DJ Reezy, and performances by drag queens Laila Grace Couture, Emma Sapphire, and Sirinity Sapphire. It’s hosted by McMillian Behavioral Health and Addiction Services.
From 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, June 22 at 215 West, 215 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; ferndalepride.com. Tickets are $10.
Canton Pride OUTside
Family-friendly event includes activities, guest speakers, musical performances, community resources, vendors, and food.
From 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 26 at Heritage Park, 1150 S. Canton Center, Canton. No cover.
Lansing Pride
This year’s pride event in Michigan’s capital is headlined by RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar Adore Delano. VIP tickets are available for $25 and offer a photo op with Delano in the
Matthew Ryan Salon & Garden.
From 1-10 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, Old Town Lansing; lansingpride.org. No cover.
2025 Ferndale Pride Golf Scramble
A benefit that raises funds for Ferndale Pride includes an 18-hole shotgun start golf tournament with games like longest drive, closest to the pin, and a Vegas hole. Tickets include a deli lunch and a clubhouse dinner. There will also be prizes for the golf winner, a tin can raffle, 50/50 drawing, and more.
Starts at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 29 at Maple Lane Golf Club, 33203 Maple Ln Dr., Sterling Heights; ferndalepride. com. Tickets are $130 per golfer.
Hotter Than July
Detroit’s annual Black LGBTQ+ Pride event is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a week of activities including a candlelight vigil at Palmer Park on Tuesday, July 22; a mixer at Griot Music Lounge on Wednesday, July 23; a film festival at the Northwest Activities Center Paul Robeson Theater on Thursday, July 24; a mayoral candidate forum at the University of Michigan Detroit Center on Friday, July 25; a Palmer Park picnic and opening party at Pandora’s Boxx on Saturday, July 26; and worship service at One Church Detroit and brunch with the Billionaire Boys Club at Phoenix of Detroit Fire Station on Sunday, July 27. Various venues from Tuesday, July 22-Sunday, July 27; see hotterthanjuly.org for full schedule of events.
Pride Royal Oak
No information has been announced yet, but Pride festivities are expected to return to downtown Royal Oak. From 1-11 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, Downtown Royal Oak; prideroyaloak.com.
Ann Arbor Pride
Ann Arbor Pride is set to expand to two stages of entertainment, expecting to draw as many as 20,000 for its biggest festival ever. RuPaul’s Drag Race queens Detox and Lucky Starzzz. There will also be a kids zone, a drag story hour, food trucks, and dozens of vendors. Hours TBA for Saturday, Aug. 2; more information available at annarborpride.com.
Macomb County Pride
Macomb’s County’s pride event is set to include live entertainment, vendors, community resources, and familyfriendly activities.
Hours TBA for Saturday, Aug. 16 in downtown Mount Clemens; macombcountypride.com.
Transgender Pride in the Park
Celebrating its 26th anniversary, this annual picnic offers networking for transgender people and allies.
From noon-6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 at Martin Road Park, Ferndale; transgendermichigan.org/ transgender-pride. No cover.
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Motor City Pride brings Michigan's largest Pride event to Hart Plaza.
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WHAT’S GOING ON
What’s So Funny About Detroit?
Hosted by WDET’s Ryan Patrick Hooper the last Thursday of the month, this comedy showcase highlights six of Detroit’s funniest comedians on the Old Miami’s patio. Thursday’s event includes sets by Josh Adams, Brett Mercer, Zech, Mary Spencer, and Johnny Mocny, and proceeds supporting the comedians and 101.9 WDET-FM Detroit Public Radio.
Doors at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 29 at The Old Miami, 3930 Cass Ave., Detroit; wdet.org. Tickets are $25.
Tales from the D: Don Was
Tino Gross’s acclaimed music documentary series Tales From the D has returned to Detroit public television, with the latest episodes screening at
the Detroit Historical Museum. Friday’s episode features Don Was — the musician, producer, and president of jazz label Blue Note Records known for his work with Was (Not Was), Bob Weir and the Wolf Bros., and more recently, the Pan-Detroit Ensemble. The watch party has a reception with cash bar and hors d’oeuvres and a musical performance by Detroit bluesman Billy Davis.
From 6-9 p.m. on Friday, May 30 at the
Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit; detroithistorical.org. Tickets are $35.
Palmer Park Art Fair
The largest event presented by the People of Palmer Park, this juried art fair includes more than 100 local and national artists along the scenic Lake Francis in Detroit’s 300-acre paradise.
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The event also includes musical performances on a stage at the park’s recently restored historic log cabin, a book fair, hands-on art activities, and food.
From 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday, May 31 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, in Palmer Park, 600 Merrill Plaisance, Detroit; palmerparkartfair.com. No cover.
Riley Green, Ella Langley
Country singers Ella Langley and Riley Green had a No. 1 hit with last year’s
school duet with spoken-word verses about a woman taking the reins in a barroom encounter. So it was only natural that Green invited Langley on his “Damn Country Music Tour.” Vincent Mason and Wyatt McCubbin.
Doors at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 31 at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, 14900 Metro Pkwy., Sterling Heights; ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at $196.
Motor City Music Convention
kinds of music-related items: new and old records including LPs, singles, CDs, cassettes, and DVDs; posters and fliers; and much more. This family-friendly event also features food concessions and door prizes.
From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at Livonia Elk’s Hall, 31117 Plymouth Rd., Livonia. Cover is $3, or $10 for early admission at 8 a.m.
Pickleball at Beacon Park
The fastest-growing sport has arrived in
ship between Come Play Detroit and Downtown Detroit Partnership, Beacon Park is offering pickleball on two courts that are well-lit for after-dark play. Beginners and seasoned pros are welcome for team tournaments or open play sessions (bring your own equipment), with refreshments available from nearby Lumen Detroit.
Leagues from 6-9:30 p.m. MondayFriday, tournaments 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, and open play 6 a.m.10 p.m. daily when courts are unused at Beacon Park; 1901 Grand River Ave., Detroit; comeplaydetroit.com/
Palmer Park Art Fair returns Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1.
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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 event to our online calendar: metrotimes.com/AddEvent.
MUSIC
Wednesday, May 28
Live/Concert
CLASSIC LOUNGE SOUNDS w/ KESHTKAR & CO. fourth Wednesday of every month, 8-11 p.m.; Bowlero Lanes & Lounge, 4209 Coolidge Hwy., Royal Oak; no cover.
Cubist Agenda 8 p.m.-midnight; First Place Lounge, 16921 Harper Ave, Detroit; no cover.
The Wonder Years, Little Kruta 7 p.m.; Cathedral Theatre at the Masonic Temple, 500 Temple St., Detroit.
Matt Larusso Trio and guests 8-11 p.m.; Northern Lights Lounge, 660 W. Baltimore St., Detroit; no cover.
Young Widows, Kowloon Walled City, Fotocrime 7 p.m.; Sanctuary Detroit, 2932 Caniff St., Hamtramck; DJ/Dance
Line Dancing Lessons at Diamondback Music Hall! 6:30-10 p.m.; Diamondback Music Hall, 49345 S. Interstate 94 Service Dr., Belleville; $10-$15.
Thursday, May 29
Live/Concert
Brit Floyd 7:30 p.m.; Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; $35-$70. DUDE Acoustic 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Alpino, 1426 Bagley St, Detroit; $10.
I Set My Friends On Fire, Enthronment, Bleeding Trruth 7 p.m.; Small’s, 10339 Conant St., Hamtramck.
Magic Bag Presents: Matteo Mancuso 7 p.m.; Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale.
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo 8 p.m.; Caesars Palace Windsor - Augustus Ballroom, 377 E. Riverside Dr., Windsor; $33-$88.
The Atlas Moth, Oriska, Cavalcade 7 p.m.; Sanctuary Detroit, 2932 Caniff St., Hamtramck.
Karaoke/Open Mic
Drag Queen Karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Woodward Avenue Brewers, 22646 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; no cover. Elixer: DJs John Ryan and GEO 8
p.m.-midnight; Northern Lights Lounge, 660 W. Baltimore St., Detroit; no cover.
Friday, May 30
Live/Concert
Casket Robbery, My Own Will, Nicolas Cage Fighter 6 p.m.; Sanctuary Detroit, 2932 Caniff St., Hamtramck; $16.
Danny D - A Tribute to Rod Stewart 7-10:30 p.m.; The HUB Stadium, 44325 W 12 Mile Rd Unit H-160, Novi; 25-120.
Enemy of Fate, Casting Shadowz, The Lion Within, Moon Date 7:30 pm; The Token Lounge, 28949 Joy Rd., Westland; $15.
Raccoon Dogs, David Bierman
Overdrive, DJ Sanford 9 p.m.; Bowlero Lanes & Lounge, 4209 Coolidge Hwy., Royal Oak; no cover.
Scott H. Biram wsg Volk and tba
7 p.m.; Small’s, 10339 Conant St., Hamtramck; $20.
Summer Sounds 5-8 p.m.; The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Rd., Clinton Township; no cover.
The Lalas Burlesque Show 8 p.m.; MGM Grand Detroit, 1777 Third St., Detroit; $45-$75.
TIED DOWN PRESHOW #2 5 p.m.; Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit.
Danny D - A Tribute to Rod
Stewart 7-10:30 p.m.; The HUB Stadium, 44325 W 12 Mile Rd Unit H-160, Novi; 25-120.
DJ/Dance
Open Air Fridays 4-10 p.m.; Woodbridge Pub, 5169 Trumbull St., Detroit; no cover.
Saddle Up Country Dance Party! 8 p.m.; Diamondback Music Hall, 49345 S. Interstate 94 Service Dr., Belleville.
Saturday, May 31
Live/Concert
Adel Ruelas 8 p.m.; Pike Room, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac.
Antisocial 4 8 p.m.; Sanctuary Detroit, 2932 Caniff St., Hamtramck.
Danny D - A Tribute to Rod
Stewart 7-10:30 p.m.; The HUB Stadium, 44325 W 12 Mile Rd Unit H-160, Novi; 25-120.
D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles) 7:30 p.m.; The Token Lounge, 28949 Joy Rd., Westland; $15.
Def Machine: America The Good,
The Bad, The Ugly Tour featuring MOD Special Guest JOLO REEVES 6 p.m.; Pike Room, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac.
Kitty’s Rave (18+) 9 p.m.; Saint Andrew’s Hall, 431 E. Congress St., Detroit.
Kush & Kandi Tour featuring brokeNCYDE 7 p.m.; Pike Room, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac; $16.
Phoneboy 7 p.m.; The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale.
Riley Green: Damn Country Music Tour 7 p.m.; Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, 14900 Metropolitan Pkwy., Sterling Heights; $30.75-$90.75.
Sea Hag, The Sugar Bombs & Black Swan Dive Bomb, DJ Marcie Bolen 9 pm; Bowlero Lanes & Lounge, 4209 Coolidge Hwy., Royal Oak; no cover.
Summer Sounds 5-8 p.m.; The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Rd., Clinton Township; no cover.
The Head And The Heart: Aperture Tour 6:30 p.m.; The Fillmore, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit; $39.50-$99.50.
TIED DOWN DETROIT 11 a.m.; Russell Industrial Complex-Exhibition Center, 1600 Clay St., Detroit; $99.99$159.99.
DJ/Dance
Belong Lending: Grand Opening 2-5 p.m.; Belong Lending: Grand Opening, 7436 woodward avenue #205, Detroit; no cover.
Saturday Grind 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Spkr Box, 200 Grand River, Detroit.
Sunday, June 1
Live/Concert
Summer Sounds 5-8 p.m.; The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Rd., Clinton Township; no cover.
The Billie Holiday Tribute performed by Sky Covington 4-6 p.m.; Pontiac Little Art Theatre, 47 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac; $35.
Carry On - A Tribute to Crosby Stills Nash & Young 5:30 p.m.; The Token Lounge, 28949 Joy Rd., Westland; $15-$120.
Jazz guitarist Stephane Wrembel (Midnight in Paris) in concert 7-8:30 p.m.; Trinity House Theatre, 38840 W. Six Mile Rd., Livonia; $30.
Magic Bag Presents: Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears 7 p.m.; Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale.
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).
Pierce The Veil - I Can’t Hear You World Tour 7 p.m.; Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, 14900 Metropolitan Pkwy., Sterling Heights; $40-$110.
The Preservation of Jazz New Residency: First Sunday Afternoons Jazz Tribute Shows at the Pontiac Little Art Theater 4-6 p.m.; Pontiac Little Art Theatre, 47 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac; $35.
Summer Sounds 3-6 p.m.; The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Rd., Clinton Township; no cover.
TIED DOWN DETROIT - SUNDAY 11 a.m.; Russell Industrial Complex-Exhibition Center, 1600 Clay St., Detroit.
DJ/Dance
SPKR BRNCH 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Spkr Box, 200 Grand River, Detroit. Karaoke/Open Mic
Sunday Karaoke in the Lounge 5-9 p.m.; Bowlero Lanes & Lounge, 4209 Coolidge Hwy., Royal Oak; no cover.
Monday, June 2
Live/Concert
Illuminati Hotties, Georgia Maq, allie 6:30 p.m.; The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale.
The Driver Era: Obsession Tour 8 p.m.; Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, 14900 Metropolitan Pkwy., Sterling Heights; $39.50-$89.50. DJ/Dance
Adult Skate Night 8:30-11 p.m.; Lexus Velodrome, 601 Mack Ave., Detroit; $5.
Tuesday, June 3
Live/Concert
MANILOW: The Last Detroit Concert 7 p.m.; Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit; $19.50-$499.50.
The Menzingers, Lucero, Queen of Jeans 6:30 p.m.; Majestic Theatre, 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit; $34.50.
Sara Kays - Reasons To Call You On Tour 6:30 p.m.; The Shelter, 431 E. Congress St., Detroit; $20.
Sean Blackman’s In Transit 7-10 p.m.; Northern Lights Lounge, 660 W. Baltimore St., Detroit; no cover.
Thee Sacred Souls 7 p.m.; The Fillmore, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit; $34.50-$75.
Karaoke/Open Mic
Open Mic : Art in a Fly Space 7-10 p.m.; Detroit Shipping Company, 474 Peterboro St., Detroit; no cover.
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Logistics Planner, Brose North America, Auburn Hills, MI. Plan, create, & coordinate logistics concepts for plants & production lines; inbound & plant-side raw & productive matls transportation modes & dlvry; container & tray mgmt; & inbound & outbound productive matls flow, to support high volume plants manufacture of mechatronic automot door & seat syss & drives at 4 Brose NA plants. Plan high volume production of mechatronic syss in compliance with bulk/batch inventory (part numbers & qtty) & logistics (transportation, plant matl flow) reqmts, & internal plants & OEM supply chain (supplier) demand. Reqrd travel in U.S./ MEX, to supplier plants to review supplier pkgg designs, matl handling syss, & plant transportation modes, to maintain part pkgg qlty, & to plants to coordinate Value Stream Mapping & support ramp up of new production lines, up to 10 days
P/A. Bachelor, Industrial Engrg, Engrg Mgmt, Supply Chain Mgmt, Business Mgmt Engrg, or related. 24 mos exp as Planner, Engr, or related, planning high volume production of mechatronic syss in compliance with bulk/batch inventory & logistics (transportation, plant matl flow) reqmts, & OEM supply chain (supplier) demand, or related. E-mail resume to Jobs@brose.com (Ref#3420).
EMPLOYMENT
Somat Engineering, Inc. seeks a Project Engineer in Romulus, Michigan. Position may telecommute one day per week from home within reasonable commuting distance of Romulus, Michigan. Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit https://somateng. com/#careers and search for the above job title.
Tuesday Karaoke in the Lounge 8 p.m.-midnight; Bowlero Lanes & Lounge, 4209 Coolidge Hwy., Royal Oak; no cover.
THEATER
Performance
Meadow Brook Theatre Shear Madness - Rochester’s Hilarious Whodunit! $46; Wednesday, 8 p.m.; Thursday, 8 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 6 p.m.; and Sunday, June 1; 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Tipping Point Theatre Lungs: This smart, funny, thought-provoking play explores the lifecycle of a relationship with all the hope, betrayal, pain and humor that exemplifies our modern-day love. Lungs centers around a couple grappling with the decision to have a child in a world fraught with environmental and ethical dilemmas. Presented as a continuous dialogue, the narrative unfolds in real-time, creating an intensely immersive experience for theatergoers; a truly moving and thought-provoking meditation on love, responsibility and the fragile balance of existence. $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, June 1, 2-3:30 p.m.
COMEDY
Improv
Go Comedy! Improv Theater Pandemonia The Allstar Showdown is 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. $25; Fridays, Saturdays.; $20 Every other Friday, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Stand-up
Detroit House of Comedy Detroit Roasts Everybody: Looking for something to do after a beautiful day exploring downtown Detroit? Look no further than Detroit’s hottest roast battle: Detroit Roasts Everybody! Ten comedians go head to head in five epic roast battles that will make you laugh, cry, and be thankful that you aren’t the one caught in the crosshairs. $25; Thursday, 8-9:30 p.m.
Diamondback Music Hall Dave Landau: Get ready for a night of laughter you won’t forget! Saturday, May 31, head over to Diamondback Music Hall for an uproarious comedy show featuring the one and only Dave Landau, with special guest Derek Richards! Starting his journey in the comedy scene at Detroit’s Second City Conservatory, Dave Landau has skyrocketed to the top of the comedy world! With his chill vibe and wickedly
funny dark humor, he’s made appearances on Comedy Central’s This is Not Happening and was a standout season 8 finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing $20; Saturday, 6:30-10 p.m.
Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle
Justin Silva was born and raised in New Haven, CT. He started doing comedy at the age of 21. Prior to comedy, he was an electrician full-time, and a server at chili’s part-time. The workforce was not working out for him. After his first comedy show, he learned it was where he belonged. Justin fell in love with being on the stage and making people laugh. A year and a half later, he quit his jobs to pursue his dream. Justin got on stage as much as he could. Attending open mics. $32; Sunday, June 1, 7-8:30 p.m.
The Old Miami WDET’s “What’s So Funny About Detroit?” Comedy Showcase: Mark your last Thursdays! “What’s So Funny About Detroit?” is coming back to the gorgeous backyard of the Old Miami with host extraordinaire, Ryan Patrick Hooper (In The Groove). $25; Thursday, 7-9:30 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.
The Independent Comedy Club
HEAVY FLOW: a night of DIRTY JOKES: From the producers of Honorary Mentions Comedy and The Independent Comedy Club, we bring you HEAVY FLOW: a night of DIRTY JOKES - four of Michigan’s dirtiest comics perform a monthly stand up comedy show! The lineup becomes complete with 2-3 rotating comedians per month. We invite you to join us for a filthy time with an open mind and an open mouth! FOR LAUGHTER. You perv! Featuring four of Michigan’s dirtiest! Plus, 2-3 fresh faces per month. Hosted by Johanna Medranda! Doors at 8:30 p.m. $25 door, $20 online.
DANCE
Dance performance
The Music Hall Next Level Dance Center; Sunday, June 1, 2 p.m.
Screening
Detroit Historical Museum Tales from the D: Don Was. $20-35; Friday, 6-9:30 p.m.
Emagine Royal Oak Ethics & Aesthetics Presents: Sinners screening in imax and community conversation: Join us for a powerful screening and live community conversation exploring the film’s bold themes at the intersection of ethics, culture, and visual storytelling. Ethics & Aesthetics is more than a film series — it’s a movement. Curated with love for Detroit, we spotlight socially relevant independent short and feature films by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color filmmakers. Each event creates space for deep dialogue and reflection through intentional community conversation. Our panels always bring the best of the best. Who’s coming this time? Take a guess $25; Friday, 7-11 p.m.
Art Exhibition
Northville Art House Stories in Stitches: Fabric Art Exhibition: Join us for the exhibition that celebrates artists who have transformed fiber into a medium for storytelling, using techniques such as quilting, weaving, embroidery, stitching, and more to create floor, sculpture, wall and installation pieces. The artwork offers a unique window into each artist’s perspective, inviting viewers to connect with the universal power of the narrative. Opening reception, Friday, May 30, 5 - 8 p.m. No cover.
Palmer Park Log Cabin Palmer Park Art Fair: Juried artists, emerging artists, art activities, music, dance and food trucks. No cover; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday June 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Yourist Studio Gallery “Short Stories” sculpture exhibition: Yourist Studio Gallery presents “Short Stories,” an exhibition of thought-provoking sculptures by Ann Arbor ceramic artist Lie Ladendorf. Exhibition hours: May 31 through July 12, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, no0n-6 p.m. Artist’s reception: Friday, June 13, 6-8 p.m. Lie Ladendorf is a sculptor who loves stories and conveys that love through the medium of clay. As a story teller and artist, Lie expresses her ideas “through use of visual metaphor and archetypal props.” Join us in the gallery to see what stories Lie’s sculptures tell you. Free Saturday noon-6 p.m. and Tuesday June 3, noon-6 p.m.
Continuing This Week
Buffalo Prescott Vernal: Newly formed Detroit-based art enclave Buffalo Prescott is kicking off 2025 with a group show in celebration and homage to the turn of the season, Vernal. The presentation will host new and recent abstract works by resident local artists and select pieces from the organization’s 2024 In Residence class. Featuring paintings, video activations, soft sculpture installations, and photography–the exhibition will be open to the public and on view
March 22-June 1, at 11411 Buffalo St., Detroit. Thursdays, Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Color & Ink Studio Gravitas — Art And Collective Healing Experience: Color | Ink Studio & Gallery is presenting “Gravitas,” a solo exhibition of powerful paintings by artist Dawn Smith centered around the topics of grief and hope. The show runs through May 31. According to Smith, “The intention behind these paintings is to cultivate understanding, healing and unity surrounding the human experience of grief — a topic that is so universal and yet still so taboo in our culture.” Part of the proceeds from art sales will benefit Six Feet Over, a nonprofit organization that provides financial and emotional support for survivors of suicide loss.
New Lab @ Michigan Central MobilityTown: Out of Our Cars and Into the World: An interactive, animated art installation by artist Carla Diana and projectionist Motomichi Nakamura that imagines a pedestrian-first Detroit through animated scenes of modular, self-driving transit. MobilityTown is on view through June 7 at Newlab at Michigan Central. Admission is free and open to the public.
Oakland County International Airport “Fly high, take chances”: A collection of impressionist Aviation works by local Greg Upshur. Runs through May. Free In the lobby at Oakland County International Airport.
Pizzo Studio “North of Movement” Art Show and DJ Experience. Three DJs at the opening spinning music that moves with the theme. The show opening is the night before Movement Detroit kicks off. Saturdays, Sundays, 5 p.m.
SHOPPING
Marketplace
Livonia Elk’s Hall Motor City Music Convention Giant sale of all things music! Dozens of dealers selling vintage and new vinyl record LPs, 12-inch, 45 rpm, CDs, DVDs, cassettes, music posters, and memorabilia. Food concession and door prizes. Admission $3 at 10 a.m. Early admission $10 at 8 a.m. Rent a table and sell your unwanted music $35. $3 admission; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
SPORTS
Baseball
Comerica Park Detroit Tigers vs. San Francisco Giants. Wednesday, 1:10 p.m.
Wrestling
The Token Lounge Midget Wrestling - Midgets with Attitude; Wednesday, 8 p.m.
CULTURE
Film
A hell of a binge-watch
By Jared Rasic, Last Word Features
Final Destination: Bloodlines
Rated: R
Run-time: 110 minutes
I watch so many movies. If you knew the sheer number of films I consume weekly, you would wonder if I ever sleep or just slip into rest mode for a few minutes here and there so I can keep filling my brain with high-brow art, low-brow schlock, and everything in between. Because of the downright reckless number of new movies I watch, movies that I haven’t seen in 10-plus years tend to disappear from my long-term memory. Special ones are in there forever, but lots of movies eventually fade.
Since it’s been around 14 years since the most recent Final Destination movie, I figured I would jog my memory of the franchise and watch the five previous films in the 48 hours leading up to the release of the new one, Final Destination: Bloodlines. I remember enjoying most of the movies when they came out and could picture some of the deaths being downright squirmy, but my only concrete memory
was the second one, where I (and an entire generation of horror nerds) developed an abiding fear of log trucks. Still, the details were all a little hazy. So, here is what I learned after consuming six Final D movies in 48 hours:
1) Each film basically has the same structure: the central character has a premonition that a bunch of people (including themselves) are going to die in a disaster of some kind. The character freaks out, tells the people around them and then they all get away before the mayhem occurs. Because all of these people were supposed to die in the disaster, Death feels ripped off and starts killing them in Rube Goldberg-ian/ Mousetrap sorts of ways… in the order they were supposed to die originally. Apparently, Death is a troll with a massive sense of irony.
2) Each film also has a massive disaster as its opening set piece. OG Final D is a plane crash, D2 is a jaw-dropping multi-car crash on a busy highway, D3 is an out-of-control roller coaster, D4 is a fiery race track wreck, D5 is the North Bay Bridge collapsing, and Bloodlines sees a restaurant set up like the Space Needle explode, collapse, and do a few other terrible things. The highway crash in D2 is still the high water mark of the
series, but the restaurant tower collapse is a close second.
3) The Final Destination series exists only to kill mostly annoying characters in progressively more insane and innovative ways. Rewatching this franchise, the one thing that started to get old for me was the shallowness of the characters, who are either all terrible people or paragons of virtue… no middle ground. While it’s fun to squirm in our seats while awaiting stupid characters getting extirpated by Death, it’s hard not to imagine how much more effective the series would be if we cared about these people. While the films are ultimately fun and have a few solid jumps, none are actually scary. Bloodlines easily has the most developed characters of the franchise and is close to the most effective of the entire franchise because of it.
4) The real star of the movies are the deaths, most of which are pretty gruesomely jaw-dropping. Aside from the roller coaster and race track disasters (both of which rely too heavily on shoddy CGI), each opening sets the tone for how bonkers the movies end up being. How bonkers, you ask? Final Destination 3 ties in 9/11 and the assassination of Lincoln to the mythology. Which, I mean, why the hell not?
5) The best death of the series is easily the log truck in D2, but then also, by film: I adored the bathtub hanging in the original, the sizzling tanning beds in D3, the disemboweling by pool drain in D4, death by gymnastics in D5, and the malfunctioning MRI machine in Bloodlines. I will now have all of these gruesome deaths in my brain until I watch another few hundred movies and must eject them to make room.
6) We still need answers for what is going on. Why does Death kill everyone in such convoluted ways? Can’t he just give people a heart attack? Why do people have premonitions of their death and get saved in the first place? Is there an opposing deity who likes taking the piss out of Death? Why do they both have such strong senses of irony? Will I ever stop being afraid of log trucks?
Honestly, Final Destination: Bloodlines is much better than it has any right to be, with solid performances, seat-squirmy deaths, genuinely inventive filmmaking, and a lovely goodbye to the dearly departed horror icon Tony (Candyman) Todd. What the filmmaking team here has done is nothing short of miraculous: not only have they resurrected a long-dormant horror franchise from the dead, but they’ve also put out what is arguably one of the best of the series. I would gladly sit through a new one of these movies every year for the foreseeable future, just don’t expect me to run the franchise from the beginning again… that was a lot.
Grade: B+
Final Destination: Bloodlines is the latest entry in a franchise started 25 years ago.
MUSIC WEED
The Straight Dope
Michigan cannabis sales slip for first time since legalization
By Steve Neavling
For the first time since Michigan legalized recreational cannabis in 2019, the state’s adult-use industry is showing signs of contraction, a troubling shift for marijuana businesses and state and local governments that depend on the tax revenue.
Between January and April 2025, dispensaries sold $1.03 billion in cannabis products, according to new data from the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency. That’s down from $1.06 billion during the same period last year, marking the first year-over-year decline.
The slide may seem minor, but it marks a turning point for an industry once defined by rapid growth. From 2022 to 2024, first-quarter sales rose sharply each year. In the first four months of 2024, for example, adultuse sales jumped 17% compared to the year before. In 2023, sales nearly doubled over 2022.
That pattern has now reversed, and the stakes go beyond businesses and consumers.
Adult-use cannabis is subject to a 10% excise tax and 6% sales tax. Since legal sales began, Michigan has collected more than $1.9 billion in cannabis-related tax revenue — money that helps fund schools, infrastructure, and local governments across the state.
In fiscal year 2024, roughly $116 million for both schools and roads, and nearly $100 million was distributed to 302 cities, townships, and counties. That money helped support local nonprofits and community projects. If sales and tax revenue continue to fall, communities across the state could feel the squeeze.
The good news for consumers is that prices are lower than ever — far less than it once was.
In April, the average price of an ounce of flower hit a record low of $62.23. A year earlier, the average was $86.61. When legal recreational sales launched in December 2019, the same product cost over $500. In total, flower prices have plummeted about 87% in less than five years.
A Metro Times analysis shows Michigan residents are buying more
cannabis than ever. They’re just paying far less for it. In April alone, dispensaries moved significantly more flower, shake, concentrates, vape cartridges, kief, and edibles than they did the year prior, even though the total sales numbers were down. Flower sales rose 31.3%. Concentrate sales climbed 29.5%. Vape cartridges jumped 28.1%.
The problem is oversupply. Records show dispensaries held more than 160,000 pounds of flower in April, up from 143,300 pounds the prior year. Many of those growers were licensed during an aggressive expansion phase between 2020 and 2022, when the market was still maturing and few saw a ceiling.
Now, that ceiling is coming into view.
“As production continues to go on indefinitely, the prices will continue to go down,” Robin Schneider, executive director of the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, says. “It’s getting to the point where the compression is not only hurting businesses but state revenue. The state should be concerned.”
Schneider and others have urged lawmakers to impose a moratorium on new cultivation licenses. Under current law, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency is required to issue licenses to applicants that meet the criteria, leaving regulators with little flexibility.
“What I’m seeing is the smaller businesses are closing at a larger rate than the well-financed businesses,” Schneider said. “The businesses that have more financial backing and more investors are going to have funding to stay afloat longer than the smaller mom and pop businesses.”
And unlike other industries, cannabis companies don’t have access to bankruptcy protections because marijuana remains illegal under federal law.
“When these small mom and pops go down, they have no bankruptcy protection,” she says. “So what ends up happening is they lose not only their business but also their homes and personal assets.”
Joanne Manning, who co-owns
Granny Farm, a small family-run cultivation business on Detroit’s east side, has felt that pressure. When the business opened in 2023, she could sell wholesale pounds for $2,500 to $3,000. Now, she’s sometimes forced to sell for as little as $600 “to keep the doors open.”
“The city would need two to three times the number of dispensaries to keep up with moving our product,” Manning says.
Even if the state doesn’t halt new grow licenses, Manning hopes the city imposes a moratorium on new grows and lifts its cap on dispensaries, even if the state doesn’t act.
Manning and her husband, both retired, spent two years navigating the licensing process to launch what she says is Detroit’s smallest licensed grow. Unlike large competitors, they don’t have investors outside of their family.
“We just kinda went for it,” she said. “These big-time dispensaries will wheel and deal us because they know it doesn’t take much to wipe us out.”
Still, she’s not giving up and is relying on the quality of her product to keep customers.
“We’re still in the race,” she says. “We’re still trying to make it through this industry.”
Jason Wilson, who operated Uncle J’s Joints in Detroit, closed in March. When he started in 2022, dispensaries were paying $2,200 per pound. Now, it’s as low as $500 — a 77% drop.
“That’s how much this industry lost in the last two or three years,” Wilson said. “It’s been very rough for a lot of us cultivators here. It’s been a rough journey.”
Even larger operators are feeling the strain. At Puff Cannabis, which has 11 dispensaries and a 30,000-plant outdoor grow, partner and chief legal counsel Nick Hannawa says the cost of growing licenses alone reached $418,000 this year.
“The price of flower has decreased so substantially that an outdoor pound of flower is going for $100,” Hannawa says. “But the cost for licenses has gone up. The state is taxing the hell out of us, charging top dollar for these licenses, and they’re giving out more and more licenses, and we’re losing the value of our product. It’s killing the growers and the processors. And it’s killing the market.”
Hannawa says only the state can intervene now.
“We’re self-cannibalizing our industry in the state,” he said. “The state has to wake up. What the government doesn’t realize is they’re the only ones who can put a stop to this. They see it happening, they know it’s happening. It’s insanity.”
Despite the industry’s warning signs, state budget projections remain optimistic. The Michigan Department of Treasury anticipates a 4.4% increase in excise tax revenue in 2026 and a 3.2% increase in 2027. Those projections depend on continued consumer demand and some level of price stabilization.
For now, the market is still flooded, prices remain low, and operators are struggling to stay afloat. What happens next will depend largely on what — if anything — lawmakers and regulators choose to do.
Plunging prices are threatening the state’s cannabis economy. STEVE NEAVLING
CULTURE
Savage Love
Jerked Around
By Dan Savage
: Q I recently came home from a short meeting to find my husband in the bathroom with the door locked — locked to keep the kids out — meaning that he was secretly jerking off to porn while I was out. This has happened a few times before while I was home or out briefly and I’ve tried to explain how hurtful it feels to me. If he’s that interested in sex while I’m away briefly, I would rather he ask me to have sex, include me in watching porn, or even tell me his plan so it doesn’t feel like a secret. I have nothing against him watching porn and we sometimes do so together. It’s the idea of him doing it at home secretly when I’m out briefly that upsets me. It makes me feel like he is waiting for an opportunity alone and jumping on it as soon as he can, and that he prefers this to sex with me. And though he insists that watching porn doesn’t mean he isn’t also attracted to me, the secret nature of this makes me feel unattractive. He says that the secret nature is not part of the desire for him. Rather, jerking off is more akin to boredom/enjoyment, like deciding to “eat a bowl of ice cream.” He travels a good bit for work, and I’ve encouraged him to watch porn freely when he’s away. He insists that he’s satisfied with our sex life, including how frequently we have sex. He says that his interest in porn is just something fun that he — like most men — likes to do, and that it’s an entirely different category than our sex life. But there’s something about looking at women with perfect/fake bodies while I’m out briefly that feeds into my insecurities as a middleaged woman and makes me extremely angry. Am I being unfair in asking him to stop jerking off to porn secretly when I could walk in on him easily? What else could we do to solve this problem?
—Porn Over Reality Needles Offended Spouse
A: “Any time porn use is causing problems in a relationship, it is important to assess whether it’s actually the porn use that’s the problem or the masturbation,” said Dr. Sprankle, a professor of clinical psychology at Minnesota State University and the author of DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History of Science and Masturbation. “How would PORNOS feel if her husband wasn’t watching porn and was just masturbating to a fantasy while in the bathroom? Would there still be concerns that he’s dissatisfied in the relationship? Would there still be feelings of insecurity and anger over the thought of him fantasizing about other women?”
Dr. Sprankle noticed that you used
“secret/secretly” a half a dozen times in your question.
“A secret would be you suspecting him masturbating in the locked bathroom, but when confronted, he lies and just says he has IBS,” said Dr. Sprankle. “But PORNOS is aware that her husband masturbates, and he’s admitting to it, so the issue isn’t secrecy. Often for couples, the true objection is not to porn in and of itself, but the fact a partner has a solo sex life, and it doesn’t make a difference what they’re using to reach orgasm alone, whether we’re talking about porn, their own fantasies, or Chris Isaak music videos.”
Focusing on the real issue — which, again, isn’t porn but your husband having orgasms on his own once in a while — could help you work through this conflict.
“PORNOS and her husband need to figure out what role masturbation has — and should have in their marriage and ensure they’re on the same page about it,” said Dr. Sprankle. “Our solo sexuality exists whether or not we are in a relationship, and masturbation does not have to compete with partnered sex. Even though an orgasm is an orgasm, there are different motivations for masturbation compared to partnered sex, and each one can meet unique needs the other isn’t equipped to meet.”
While your husband needs to be considerate of your feelings, PORNOS, you need to accept that your husband has a solo sexuality and is entitled — as we all are — to a zone of erotic autonomy. Meaning, he’s allowed to have fantasies that don’t revolve around you, just as you’re allowed to have fantasies that don’t revolve around him. So long as his fantasies don’t consume all of his erotic energy, i.e. so long as he’s not neglecting your needs, and so long as he can indulge them without neglecting or endangering your kids, attempting to police your husband’s solo sexuality is unnecessary and unwise, as doing so creates conflict.
After answering your question, PORNOS, Dr. Sprankle wanted to put one to you.
“PORNOS said that he her husband is satisfied with their sex life,” said Dr. Sprankle, “but is she satisfied? Is he meeting her sexual needs? Is she able to masturbate as often as she would like? Is she having sex as often as she would like? Have there been instances in which you tried to initiate sex, but he turned you down because he masturbated earlier that day? That would suggest his masturbation frequency is interfering with PORNOS sexual satisfaction, and that would definitely be a problem. If she communicated this to him, along with her feelings of insecurity and anger, and he continued to lock himself in the bathroom, essentially dismissing her needs and feelings, that would be an even bigger problem.”
But if you’re generally satisfied — if you’re satisfied enough (really, the best any of us can hope for! — and your hus-
band isn’t neglecting you or the kids and he’s making a good-faith effort to masturbate when you’re less likely to “catch” him (not to keep secrets, but to be considerate) — you’re going to need to shrug it off when you realize the bathroom door is locked for that reason.
“They’re both still individuals in this partnership,” said Dr. Sprankle, “and individual needs require a certain amount of space and alone time. And that alone time may include occasionally locking yourself in the bathroom, and it shouldn’t matter whether the person in there is masturbating to porn videos on their phone or taking a dump.”
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: Q
I’m a cis female in my late thirties and my partner is a cis male in his forties. We have been married for ten years, together for fifteen, and have school-aged children. I actually met my husband when I started dating his then-wife. This situation was not a trio, but I was around him a lot, so we became friends, and eventually the three of us talked about all moving in together. Ultimately, I got scared and ended the relationship with his wife. It was a confusing time in my life, and I made the decision that I did not want to be with a woman long-term. Things happened, he and his wife split, and he and I fell madly in love. In the beginning of our relationship, we had a LOT of conversations about commitment, about my sexuality and about my past (I had significantly more experience), and I explained to him that I could not be happy “going without” being with a woman ever again. He knew I was bisexual and that I needed openness. For many years we were open in this way — mostly threesomes or foursomes together, but there were a couple times where I had sex with another woman without him. He also had sex with other women without me. Over time, I began wanting to explore sex with other men, but this has been a hard “no” on his end. He says that’s not what he agreed to, which is true. We have had many discussions about this over the last five years, but I eventually gave up. It’s definitely caused some resentment on my end, and because of what I perceive to be an unfair dynamic, I closed our relationship completely a few years ago. It wasn’t out of spite; I just no longer felt good seeing him enjoy a freedom born out of MY sexuality and MY needs in the beginning. Our sex life has gone downhill since. I don’t know how to move past this resentment. I feel misunderstood and I feel locked in a cage over this issue. I think we are at an impasse, and I don’t know how to get back to a happy, healthy place together. How do we fix this?
—Bi Lady And Annoyingly Het Spouse
A: You have two shit options here, BLAAHS: you can live with a deeply frustrating status quo — no fucking other people and no desire to fuck each other — or you can issue an explosive ultimatum. And while it’s tempting to say, “What do you have to lose?” (since your sex life is a wreck and resentment is a cancer), it’s
not just your marriage that’s at stake. You have kids. If your kids are still young and/ or you can’t afford to divorce, it may be in their best interest for mom and dad to suck up a few sexless-or-nearly-sexless years before mom attempts to impose terms. (You did sign up to be parents, BLAAHS, and parenting sometimes means doing what’s best for the little shits.)
Zooming out for a second… You hammered out an asymmetrical agreement at the start of your marriage: to accommodate your bisexuality, you were allowed to sleep with other women — and so was your husband. Your husband had the freedom to pursue anyone he might be interested in while you could only pursue half the people you might be interested in. Now, I think you deserve a lot of credit: I’ve gotten countless letters from married bi women over the years who felt entitled to a get-out-of-monogamy-free card that allowed them fuck other people (with vaginas) because their husbands couldn’t meet that need… but who didn’t think their husbands should be allowed to fuck other people. Sorry, but if you get to sleep with other people, your partner gets to sleep with other people. It’s only fair.
Also only fair: if your spouse can pursue 100% of the people they’re into… you should be able to pursue 100% of the people you’re into. Still, when your husband says, “This isn’t what I signed up for,” he’s not lying, BLAAHS, which, also to your credit, you’re able to acknowledge. You agreed to a “onepenis policy” back when you weren’t interested in other penises, BLAAHS, but that’s changed — you’ve changed — and that change has already changed your marriage. You went from seeing each other as the reason you could (you could have a loving commitment and crazy sexual adventures) to seeing each other as the reason you can’t (you can’t sleep with other men; he can’t sleep with other women). When he refused to grant you complete freedom you longed for, BLAAHS, you took back the complete freedom he’d always enjoyed. So, you didn’t go from an open relationship to a closed one, you went from an open relationship to a hostage situation… and hostage situations aren’t sexy.
Getting your marriage back to a happy, healthy, and horny place is gonna involve risk. (I’m supposed to pay lip service to compromise here, but there’s no compromise position between “you’re allowed to fuck other men” and “you’re not allowed to fuck other men.”) Maybe a hostage negotiator could help you hammer out a truce — sorry, maybe a couples counselor could help you navigate these issues — but a serious conflict is unavoidable. If divorce (as opposed to sexlessness) is your worst-case scenario, BLAAHS, you may have to learn to live in that cage for a while.
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CULTURE Free Will Astrology
By Rob Brezsny
ARIES: March 21 – April 19
The strongest, most enduring parts of China’s Great Wall were the 5,500 miles built during the Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644. One secret to their success was sticky rice, an essential ingredient in the mortar. The resulting structures have been remarkably water resistant. They hold their shape well, resist weed growth, and get stronger as time passes. I hope you will find metaphorical equivalents to sticky rice as you work on your foundations in the coming months, Aries. Proceed as if you are constructing basic supports that will last you for years.
TAURUS: April 20 – May 20
The world’s most expensive spice is saffron. To gather one gram of it, workers must harvest 150 flowers by hand. Doesn’t that process resemble what you have been doing? I am awed by the stamina and delicacy you have been summoning to generate your small but potent treasure. What you’re producing may not be loud and showy, but its value
will be concentrated and robust. Trust that those who appreciate quality will recognize the painstaking effort behind your creation. Like saffron’s distinctive essence that transforms ordinary dishes into extraordinary ones, your patient dedication is creating what can’t be rushed or replicated.
GEMINI: May 21 – June 20
Gemini author Jean-Paul Sartre was offered the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1964. But he rejected it. Why? He said that if he accepted it, he would be turned into an institution and authority figure, which would hinder his ability to critique politics and society. He was deeply committed to the belief that a writer has an obligation to be independent and accountable only to their conscience and audience, not to external accolades or validations. I think you are in a Sartrelike phase right now, dear Gemini. You have a sacred duty to be faithful to your highest calling, your deepest values, and your authentic identity. Every other consideration should be secondary.
VIRGO: August 23 – Sept. 22
Virgo author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie warns about “the danger of a single story.” She tells us that authentic identity requires us to reject oversimplified narratives. As a Nigerian woman living in the U.S., she found that both Western and African audiences sought to reduce her to convenient categories. She has not only resisted that pressure, but also outwitted and outflanked it. Her diversity is intriguing. She mixes an appreciation for pop culture with serious cultural criticism. She addresses both academic and mainstream audiences. I offer her up as your role model, Virgo. In the coming weeks, may she inspire you to energetically express all your uncategorizable selves.
LIBRA: Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
there are showing resilience, though. They have developed symbiotic relationships with certain algae and bacteria that were formerly hostile. Their robustness lies in their adaptability and their power to forge unlikely alliances. That’s a good teaching for you right now. The strength you need isn›t about maintaining fixed positions or rigid boundaries, but about being flexible. So I hope you will be alert and ready to connect with unfamiliar resources and unexpected help. A willingness to adjust and compromise will be a superpower.
CAPRICORN: Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
Sometimes, disruptions are helpful prods that nudge us to pay closer attention. An apparent malfunction might be trying to tell us some truth that our existing frameworks can’t accommodate. I suspect this phenomenon might be occurring in your world. An area of your life that seems to be misfiring may in fact be highlighting a blind spot in your comprehension. Rather than fretting and purging the glitches, I will ask you to first consider what helpful information is being exposed. Suspend your judgment long enough to learn from apparent errors.
AQUARIUS: Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
Well my friends (gay, straight or indifferent) it’s finally summer ish so get outside and play. Don’t forget to stop in now and again for a libation when the urge hits, one should stay properly hydrated…Cheers!!!
CANCER: June 21 – July 22
You are now highly attuned to subtle energies, subliminal signals, and hidden agendas. No one in your sphere is even half as sensitive as you are to the intriguing mysteries that are unfolding beneath the visible surface. This may be a bit unsettling, but it’s a key asset. Your ability to sense what others are missing gives you a unique advantage. So trust your intuitive navigation system, Cancerian, even if the way forward isn’t obvious. Your ability to sense underlying currents will enable you to avoid obstacles and discern opportunities that even your allies might overlook.
LEO: July 23 – August 22
Underground fungal networks are essential for the health of ecosystems. They connect plant roots and facilitate transfers of nutrients, water, and communication signals between various species. They enhance the fertility of the soil, helping plants thrive. In accordance with astrological indicators, I invite you to celebrate your equivalent of the underground fungal network. What is the web of relationships that enables you to thrive? Not just the obvious bonds, but the subtle ones, too: the barista who has memorized your order, the neighbor who waters your plants when you’re away, the online ally who responds to your posts. Now is an excellent time to map and nurture these vital interconnections.
Where have you not yet traveled but would like to? What frontiers would your imagination love for you to visit, but you have refrained? Now is the time to consider dropping inhibitions, outmoded habits, and irrelevant rules that have prevented you from wandering farther and wider. You have full permission from life, karma, and your future self to take smart risks that will lead you out of your comfort zone. What exotic sanctuary do you wish you had the courage to explore? What adventurous pilgrimage might activate aspects of your potential that are still half-dormant?
SCORPIO: Oct. 23 – Nov. 21:
Astrologers say that Scorpio is ruled by three creatures that correspond to three ascending levels of spiritual maturity. The regular Scorpio person is ruled by the scorpion. Scorpios who are well underway with their spiritual work are ruled by the eagle. The Scorpio who has consistently succeeded at the hard and rewarding work of metaphorical death and resurrection is ruled by the phoenix — the mythical bird that is reborn from the ashes of its own immolation. With this as our context, I am letting you know that no matter how evolved you are, the coming weeks will bring you rich opportunities to come more into your own as a brilliant phoenix.
SAGITTARIUS: Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
Seas off the coast of Singapore are heavily polluted. Some of the coral reefs
This isn’t the first time I’ve said that your ideas are ahead of their time. Now I’m telling you again, and adding that your intuitions, feelings, and approaches are ahead of their time, too. As usual, your precociousness carries both potential benefits and problems. If people are flexible and smart enough to be open to your innovations, you will be rewarded. If others are rigid and oblivious, you may have to struggle to get the right things done. Here’s my advice: Focus on the joy of carrying out your innovations rather than getting caught up in fighting resistance.
PISCES: Feb.19 – March 20
Sunlight can’t penetrate deeper than 3,280 feet into the ocean’s depths. Even at 650 feet down, a murky twilight zone prevails. But nearly 75 percent of deep-sea creatures can create their own light, thanks to a biochemical phenomenon called bioluminescence. Jellyfish, starfish, and crustaceans are a few animals that glow. I propose we make them your symbols of power in the coming weeks, Pisces. I hope they incite you to be your own source of illumination as you summon all the resilience you need. If shadowy challenges arise, resolve to emit your steady brilliance. Inspire yourself and others with your subtle yet potent clarity.
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