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PLAYGROUND PICK // TWIN PEAKS ROCKS DETROIT FROM CHICAGO AT EL CLUB

Chicago five-piece lo-fi DIY rock darlings, Twin Peaks, are no strangers to churning out riotous and anthemic jams. Cadien James, Clay Frankel, Jack Dolan, Conner Brodner and Colin Croom are chasing the tail of their third and most well-rounded record Down In Heaven released earlier this year. Known for their disheveled psychedelia, Twin Peaks found […]

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ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE LUKE MACK & SO HEE KIM EXHIBITION PRESENTED BY PLAYGROUND DETROIT

PLAYGROUND DETROIT presents artists-in-residence, Detroit-based artist Luke Mack and visiting artist So Hee Kim with a weekend-long exhibition. The opening reception marks the conclusion of the six week Fall 2016 Artist Residency program on November 25th, from 6-9PM at Ponyride. On view together are two different bodies of work that are the result of time, […]

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PLAYGROUND DETROIT PICKS // YOUR COMPLETE DO-NOT-MISS HALLOWEEN WEEKEND GUIDE 2016

Do you have your costume ready? Detroit is the perfect city to celebrate Halloween- and with all the clowns that have dominated the headlines, both political and literal- it looks like this year is going to be another weird one! Check out our top pick events and parties that will keep the candy flowing and […]

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BEVLOVE READY TO ‘TALK THAT SH*T’ WITH EP RELEASE AT EL CLUB WSG LA’BRITNEY & SYBLYNG

Detroit’s baddest femme fatale, Bevlove will debut her highly anticipated EP album release Talk That Shit on October 22nd at El Club.  The vivacious recording artist will perform her new music live alongside an incredible supporting line-up of emerging Michigan talent, featuring guests La’Britney, SYBLYNG (Executive Producer on Talk That Shit) and Alexander Lynch. Talk That […]

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INTERVIEW: SINGER-SONGWRITER SKYLAR GREY TO PERFORM AT EL CLUB ON OCTOBER 4TH

It’s hard to believe a Grammy nominated singer/songwriter who also happens to be rap superstar Eminem’s right-hand woman is just scratching the surface, but in the case of pop seductress Skylar Grey, the top of the mountain is within reach but is equally of no concern. On the tail of the September release of her […]

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FIRST ANNUAL DETROIT FLOWER WEEK FESTIVAL BLOOMS THIS OCTOBER FROM THE FOUNDER OF DETROIT FLOWER HOUSE

Last October, the Detroit Flower House exhibition was presented by a mix of local and national florists led by Lisa Waud. By re-purposing an abandoned Detroit home, over 4,000 American grown flowers were installed in 48 hours, resulting in a unique installation that caught the world’s attention. Starting with the seedling of reuniting Detroit Flower […]

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DETROIT DESIGN FESTIVAL 2016 RETURNS THIS SEPTEMBER 21-25TH TO CELEBRATE UNESCO CITY OF DESIGN

The sixth annual Detroit Design Festival (DDF), returns September 21-25th with a citywide celebration of creativity. This week-long event brings together designers and enthusiasts alike to celebrate Detroit’s role as a global design capital. In celebration of Detroit’s recent designation as a UNESCO City of Design, DDF events and programs will explore the ways in which […]

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PLAYGROUND PICKS // UPCOMING SEPTEMBER CONCERTS AT EL CLUB FT NAO & HEALTH

El Club, Southwest Detroit’s latest bar is evolving into one of the city’s top all ages venues. The bar and music space is a new favorite- even the name stuck after the change of ownership- to catch some of the best and unique local and international musicians, thanks to their booking agent, Virginia Benson of […]

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OPEN STREETS DETROIT RECLAIM PUBLIC SPACES BY TRANSFORMING STREETS INTO ACTIVATED PARKS ON SEPT. 25TH & OCT. 2ND

Open Streets Detroit is part of a global movement to reclaim public space for people by temporarily transforming streets into paved parks and public spaces, led by Downtown Detroit Partnership and presented by DTE Energy Foundation. It is free and open to participants of all ages; the large-scale event will temporarily close almost four miles […]

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“SUBJECTIVE COSMOLOGY” SANFORD BIGGERS SOLO EXHIBITION TO DEBUT AT MOCAD ON SEPTEMBER 9TH

As Americans strained, disbelieving eyes beg for mercy with fatigued fingers from a non-stop feed of bloody videos, articles and news, the US cannot disregard the relentless confrontation of fatal racial inequality, police brutality, identity and America’s dark history. These bleeding open wounds and battle cries have created a torrential downpour of displaced questions and […]

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HATCH ART GALLERY WANTS YOU TO HELP SAVE HAMTRAMCK DISNEYLAND WITH CHARITY AUCTION EVENT

Join Hatch Art Gallery for an evening to support Hamtramck Disneyland! Hamtramck Disneyland is a “yard folk art installation located in Hamtramck, Michigan that was owned by a man named Dmytro Szylak, (until his recent passing). It was started in 1992 and came to be finished in 1999 and is built on a 30-foot backyard […]

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SERAPHINE COLLECTIVE PRESENTS BFF FEST 3 AT EL CLUB FT BEVLOVE, BRITNEY STONEY, BONNY DOON & DJ HOTWAXX HALE

Unity. If there’s one thing we could use right now, that would be it. Seraphine Collective plans to spread harmony by bringing an inclusive, all-ages festival to El Club in Southwest Detroit July 29-31. BFF (Best Fest Forever) Festival is a summer festival with a clear goal in mind. Participating artists and organizers alike seek […]

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