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Renegade Craft Sets-Up in Eastern Market this September for a Fall Fair

Renegade Craft is excited to return to Detroit for a Fall Fair in Eastern Market on Division Street on Saturday and Sunday, September 14 + 15 from 11 am – 6 pm. The Fair will feature over 40 inspiring local and national makers and designers, craft cocktails, food trucks, DJ sets, hands-on workshops, installations, and […]

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Mo Pop Festival 2019 Featuring Vampire Weekend, Lizzo, Siena Liggins along the West Riverfront Park

Mo Pop Festival 2019 is bringing the heat once again to the riverfront with some of the hottest new local talent and favorite national acts to Detroit for a weekend of major fun in the sun. We’ve got some hot tips to make sure you make the most of your time with highlights you do […]

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HOT LOGIC CONCERT SERIES FINALE FT. TOKiMONSTA WSG SHIGETO X MOCAD ON FRIDAY

cover photo: John Michael Fulton. MeanRed‘s “Hot Logic” series will wrap up the summer on Friday, July with their grand finale at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, featuring Grammy-nominated Californian producer Jennifer Lee, aka TOKiMONSTA rarely ceases to surprise with her eclectic electronic masterpieces with support from Dua Saleh, Shigeto, and Attak. MOCAD’S back […]

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Hot Logic Music Series at MOCAD to feature Meshell Ndegeocello, Zelooperz & Dej Loaf in July

After hosting a stellar opening on 7/6 with Bonobo, Omar-S, and Rimarkable, MeanRed‘s “Hot Logic” series continues this week with two shows at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit. Tonight’s show will feature multi-faceted creator Meshell Ndegeocello, along with one of the city’s best young, local talents in jazz, Ian Fink. After that, this Friday […]

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Body Worx Monthly at Temple Bar Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary WSG Black Noi$e & DJ Dretraxxx

Today marks the five-year-anniversary of Body Worx, a labor of love created by resident DJ Dretraxx (Andrew S.) that happens at Temple Bar monthly. Dretraxx sat down with PLAYGROUND DETROIT to discuss everything Body Worx to get you in the mood before the 5th anniversary party tonight, Friday July 12 with special guest and frequent […]

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“Hot Logic” Concert Series Kicks Off This Friday at MOCAD Presented by MeanRed ft. Bonobo, Dej Loaf & more

MeanRed has a built their reputation as a music presenter through their impressive show bookings in both New York City and Detroit. Returning to the Motor City once again this July, they have teamed up with the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit to present a new outdoor Summer music series, “Hot Logic.” “The Museum of […]

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INTERVIEW: Detroit Lines Release Of “Hit My DM’s” Vinyl + Tapes with Black Noi$e, skywalker & dream beach at El Club

Detroit Lines is a relatively low-key collaborative project compromised of the area’s most talented underground producers, including members Black Noi$e, Caleb Stone, Jonah Baseball, Megablown and Ji Hoon dream beach, Raphy, and skywlkr. Starting from casual beginnings playing at the bowling alley, the group eventually landed a solid placement with Borussia x Puma, resulting in […]

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Detroit Art Week 2019 Announces Schedule of Exhibitions and Events

Detroit Art Week returns for its second year from July 17 – 21st as an annual celebration of contemporary art and culture in Detroit. For five days, DAW invite visitors and residents to attend exhibitions, studio visits, performances, panel discussions and various special programs, alongside the parties, music, nightlife, and culinary experiences that make Detroit […]

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MOVEMENT 2019: MONDAY HIGHLIGHTS [PHOTO RECAP]

Memorial Day concluded Movement Festival 2019 after two days of nonstop music, the long weekend came to a close with the crowd favorites including Yaeji, who closed the festival out for die-hards that braved the rain. PLAYGROUND DETROIT photographer Broccoli to capture top-tier performances from artists such as Madlib and GRiZ. For more images, check […]

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MOVEMENT 2019: SUNDAY HIGHLIGHTS [PHOTO RECAP]

Sunday, May 28th was a day packed with powerhouse performances from a talented array of Detroit musicians with a focus on local hip-hop including Sheefy McFly, DJ Minx, and the unparalleled Danny Brown, along with a performance from Gucci Mane that broadened the day’s musical parameters. PLAYGROUND DETROIT photographers Bre’Ann White (@breannwhlgn) and Broccoli were on […]

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MOVEMENT 2019: SATURDAY HIGHLIGHTS [PHOTO RECAP]

Movement Festival 2019 opened on Saturday with full-force- of nature, that is- due to dangerous storm conditions, the festival was promptly evacuated around 4pm to keep attendees safe while the rains pounded down. After (the mighty) but brief storm passed, electronic music hardly missed a beat, lining up once again to enter Hart Plaza to […]

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