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The McClure’s Pickles brothers are not lawyers, no matter what the billboards suggest

Detroit-based McClure's Pickles took a page out of the attorney advertising handbook for their parody billboard.

2 years ago

Where to have a cozy (or freezing) good time in Detroit this week

What to do this week and in February in Detroit: cozy up at a film, take a sushi class or…

2 years ago

Detroit artist Kristle Marshall sends handheld joy around the U.S. via snail mail

Detroit multimedia artist Kristle Marshall created This Is Not a Bill in April 2020, a project where she sends illustrated…

2 years ago

What to do in Detroit this week: DJ yoga, rock classics on strings and Bowie pierogi

Find eats, drinks, sounds and more, from pierogi to a fashion industry discussion, with our picks for the best Detroit…

2 years ago

What to do in Detroit this week: Fire and Ice medieval extravaganza, euchre, s’mores, MLK Day art and history

This week in and around Detroit, find art, film, music and toasty outdoor events like the Fire and Ice medieval…

2 years ago

What to do this week in Detroit: Carole King musical, Detroit Cobras, superhero book club and more

Here are the best events around Detroit for the week of Jan. 5, from a Carole King musical to a…

2 years ago

A new generation of Detroit techno artists is pushing the genre forward in its birthplace

Techno, the musical genre birthed in Detroit, is all grown up -- and being pushed forward by a new generation…

2 years ago

What to do to get into the holiday spirit this week in Detroit

Here are our picks for the best events around Detroit the week of Dec. 15 and beyond -- guaranteed to…

2 years ago

Pope Francis Center provides lifeline for those experiencing homelessness during pandemic

The Pope Francis Center offers meals, laundry and showers, with Detroit guests in need increasing to 170-200 people a day…

2 years ago

The best way to show off Detroit to a visitor? On bikes.

Planning a DIY bike tour of Detroit lets you show a visitor your personal landmarks and city history, as well…

2 years ago