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- 02/2008
- Black History Month at the Detroit Institute of the Arts - http://www.dia.org/bhm2008_events.html
- 02/2008
- Celebrate Black History @ the Henry Ford - www.thehenryford.org/calendar/cbh/default.asp
- 02/2008
- Black History Celebration @ the Detroit Public Library - http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us/events/AAHM.htm
- Now-04/20
- Holy Hip-Hop! - Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
- 04/03-04/06
- Tyler Perry's "The Marriage Counselor" - Fox Theatre - Tyler Perry's
"The Marriage Counselor" profiles relationships that put the quest to
the test and tell the story of how in the end "love conquers all."
Tyler Perry, the comedic mastermind of this genre presents stories of
the essence of marriage...love, loyalty, compromise, and dishonesty. It
transforms the art of marriage, life and family with this fun
fulfilling and hilarious experience on stage. It is a reflection of
what goes on in married life. Tickets: $42-$52
- 05/20-06/01
- Oprah Winfrey Presents "The Color Purple: The Musical About
Love" - Fox Theatre Detroit - THE COLOR PURPLE is the unforgettable and
inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds the strength to
triumph over adversity, and discover her unique voice in the world.
With a joyous GRAMMY-nominated score featuring gospel, jazz, pop and
the blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is about hope and the healing power of
love. Tickets: $39.50 to $75.
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- 02/26
- Snoop Dogg - St. Andrews - 8pm
- 02/28
- African American Family presents Christopher Garnder, from the motion
picture "The Pursuit of Happyness" - Music Hall Center
- 7:30 PM
- 02/28
- Roots Vibration - Arab American National Museum - 7:30pm
- 02/28
- "Red Tie Affair" Fundraiser hosted by Charles Pugh - MOCAD - 6-9pm -
This event will raise awareness about the spread of HIV / AIDS in our
community. Our young people are MOST at risk. THAT IS WHO WE'RE
TARGETING!! Attire: Dressy Casual with a RED TIE or red shirt (ladies).
For more info go to www.redtie4youth.org
- 02/28
- High Status Thursdays - Grand Central Lounge - 9pm-2am - Presented by
Above Average, Living Lavish, Emani Fresh & Co, MIH. DJ Polo on the
1'S & 2'S. Hosted by Dr. Darius of WJLB.
Weekly party starting 02/28.
- 02/29
- 03/01 - Chris Rock - Fox Theatre Detroit - 7:30 PM
- 02/29-03/02
- The 13th Annual Motor City Tattoo Expo - Detroit Marriott at the
Renaissance Center - Downtown Detroit
- 02/29
- Friday Night Live @ the DIA with Monica Blaire - Detroit Institue of
the Arts - 7 and 8:30 p.m.
- 02/29
- 27th Annual Black History Month Celebration: Cruisin' with FAAN, A
Celebration of Music, Motown & Ford with Keynote Speaker Smokey
Robinson - Ford Conference & Event Center - 1151 Village Road -
Dearborn - VIP Reception 5:00 - 6:00 pm; Program & Awards
Presentation 6:00 - 7:30 pm; Afterglow Reception 7:30 pm - Midnight
(Strolling Dinner, Dancing, Live Entertainment & Cash Bar). $45 –
General Tickets (Includes Program, Awards Presentation & Afterglow)
@ http://faan2008bhmcelebration.eventbrite.com/;
$150 – VIP Tickets
(Includes VIP Reception, Program, Awards Presentation & Afterglow).
Contact Alicia Woods at 313.317.9114 or email awoods52@ford.com
- 02/29-03/01
- The 13th Annual Motor City Tattoo Expo - Detroit Marriott - Info:
517.540.6055
- 02/29
- Free Love Fridays at Esko Presents... Amnesia: The 90's Music Party -
Esko - 9pm-2am - $10+ - Back by popular demand, Toronto's Go.To.Girl DJ
Lissa Monet, is going to crank the popular jams from the 90's. Get
ready to hear artists such as Notorious B.I.G., Bell Biv Devoe, Mary J
Blige, 69 Boys, MC Hammer, Brandy, DJ Quick, Janet, Jay-Z and more...
Also presenting his rare Amnesia set will be DJ Polo! For more
information: www.myspace.com/FreeLoveFridays
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- 02/29
- G Lounge Presents...WrEcK-lamation 2 "the ULTIMATE College Alumni
Event" | Brooks West Salon and Spa 2nd Annual Hair and Fashion Show -
Grand Central Lounge - Hair & Fashion Show @ 9pm, Live Music &
DJ @ 10pm - 2am, Special Guests & Gifts, Sounds by: DJ EMMETT.
Tickets are only $20 in advance and can be purchased: Brooks West Salon
& Spa
(29086 Southfield Rd - 248.552.8252), Alabama Style Chicken & Fish
(1404 E. Jefferson - 313.392.9111). RSVP or VIP Contact: Ken "Blanks"
Harrell (313-309-3223, askblanks@yahoo.com) or Darnell
Macon
(313.283.1168, partyprofessional@gmail.com)
- 03/01
- The Ladies and Gentlemen of 189 Presents 6th Annual Mardis Gras
Cabaret - Knights of Columbus
Hall - 22040 Ryan Road - Warren - 9p-2a
- Tickets are $10 in advance, slightly higher at the door. BYOB,
Complimentary Set-ups, Food available for purchase. Attire: Stylish
with a Mardis Gras Flair. Fabulous Door Prizes, Prizes for best mask.
Contact RL Hollowell @ 313.515.9346 or rl@hollowells.net
for tickets or
more info.
- 03/01
- Dance Detroit: The Newest in True House Music - Bert's Motown Room -
Eastern Market - Music by: Marc Duncan (Sound Dimensions), Bruce Bailey
(Tandem Entertainment), Delano Smith (Mixmode Recordings) -10pm until
late
- 03/01
- New Wave
Entertainment In Conjunction With Emanuel Marsh, Maurice G. Morton, Ron
Mims First Saturdays - Grand Central Lounge - 9pm - 2am - $5 Martinis
from 9 - 11pm. For Free admission before 11pm RSVP at www.GrandCentralLounge.com/1stSaturdays.htm.
For booth and bottle
service: info@grandcentrallounge.com.
Sounds by Dj Kutz
- 03/01
- Signature Saturdays - The Woodward - 9pm-2am - This event is
strictly for the party professionals. Hosted by: D. Macon and Bravo of
Game 7. Contact: D Macon @ 313.283.1168,
Email: partyprofessional@gmail.com
- 03/02
- Wayne County Wolverines Beer Bash - Golden Greek Lounge - 1800 E.
Eight Mile @ Dequindre/I-75 - 6pm- 12midnight - Hosted by Wayne County
Wolverines Minor League Football Team. $5 to enter. $5 Patron shots.
Free beer while it lasts.
- 03/05
- Van Dyke-8 Mile Gateway Collaborative presents the second "Dinner and
a Movie" Diversity Discussion - 4777 E. Outer Driver, Detroit (Just
east of Van Dyke inside of St. John Conner Creek Village) - 5:30-8:30
PM. The event will include presentation of the film "A Class Divided"
with discussion facilitated by Michigan Round-table for Diversity and
Inclusion (MDRI). A light dinner with refreshments will be served.
Space is limited, please call (586) 879-8417 or email rharrison726@
yahoo.com by Monday March 3rd to RSVP.
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- 03/06
- NADIR's Distorted Soul: Global Thursdays at Arab American National
Museum - Dearborn - 7:00pm
- 03/06
- Poetry Slam @ The Max - Max Fisher Theatre - 8:00 PM - Open mic and
slam open to the audience. Detroit's best spoken word artists tackle
issues of race, sex, culture, war, justice and virtually every topic
imaginable unleashing biting humor, incisive commentary and brilliant
wordplay. Hosted by Kalimah "Locmama" Johnson
- 03/07
- Black Data Processors & African American Employees present
DigitalDivide - Northwest Activity Center - 18100 Meyers - Detroit -
6-9pm
- 03/07
- G Lounge Fridays presents Intuition - Grand Central Lounge - 9pm-2am
- 03/08
- Motor City Blues Festival - Detroit Opera House - 3:30pm & 8:30pm
Shows
- 03/08
- Dwele Album Preview Concert - MOVED TO 3/13
- 03/08
- Radio Skool presents 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY - Oslo - with DJ's Mr. V
(NYC), Stacey Pullen and Mike Brown
- 03/08
- The Vagina Monologues - The Millennium Centre - 8pm
- 03/08
- Out the Gate Entertainment presents The Paragon Experience - Prive
Ultra Lounge - 9 pm to 2 am - Mature 21 +. Attire: No Gym Shoes or T
shirts. Free Entry B4 11pm with RSVP. Email: otgent@gmail.com
Text:
248.470.7154. More Info Contact us at www.myspace.com/livelifeoutsidethegate
- 03/08
- Signature Saturdays presents Access Granted: Burn - The Woodward -
9pm-2am - Hosted by: D. Macon and Cool C. Contact: D Macon @
313.283.1168, Email: partyprofessional@gmail.com.
- 03/09
- Burn: An Upscale Hair Show - MGM Grand Detroit - Dinner starts at
6pm. Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm sharp - Brought to you by
Below Zero & Cool C. Tix: Neptix.com. Limited tickets $75 with
dinner. Dinner RSVP with burn@cool-c.com. Info: 248.808.1302
- 03/09
- Jelly's World/The Ed Johnson Foundation/Hype World presents "The Who"
- MGM Grand IGNITE - 9pm-2am - Hosted by: Indianapolis Colts rookie Ed
Johnson and friends confirmed guest include: Colts Dewight Freeney,
Colts Bob Sanders, Brown's Braylon Edwards, Chargers Antonio Gates,
Titans Kevin Vickerson, Bears Anthony Adams and more...Only advanced
tickets available ($50) can be purchased at NEPTIX.COM or 313-363-3625.
Strict dress code enforced (no gym shoes, jeans, t-shirts, athletic
gear)
- 03/09
- Synergy brings back Chicagos hottest house music djs - Pi of
Southfield Restaurant & Lounge - 9pm-2am - $10
- 03/13
- Dwele Album Preview Concert - Millennium Center - 8:00pm-12:00am -
Contact Info Phone: 8884812747| email: lvjassociates@aol.com
- 03/14
- Monterey Jazz Festival - Music Hall Center - 8:00 PM
- 03/15
- Women in Jazz 5 - Charles H. Wright Museum of African American
History - Call 313-494-5824 for more information
- 03/15
- Sweet Honey In the Rock - Cass Tech High School - Detroit - 7:30 PM
- 03/15
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The Winter Thaw-Out - Magnolia's Key Club - 9pm-2am - $10 until 11pm -
Hosted by Rico Hooper, Marcel "Marty" Montgomery, Kevin Scott, Lenny
Bass & T-Winn. No athletic gear, no gym shoes, no saggy jeans.
Sounds by Bruce Bailey of Tandem Entertainment.
- 03/15
- Amp Fiddler - The Crofoot - Pontiac - 9pm
- 03/20
- Ravi Coltrane / Roy Haynes - Orchestra Hall - 8:00 PM - Two of
today's greatest jazz artists salute one of the giants of 20th Century
jazz - John Coltrane. First up, it's the Ravi Coltrane Quartet, led by
Coltrane's son. Roy Hanes, John's drummer, then takes the stage to
celebrate his unique musical heritage
- 03/21
- Jill Scott - Fox Theatre Detroit - 8pm
- 03/22
- O'Jays - Fox Theatre Detroit - 8:00 PM
- 03/24
- Talib Kweli - Power Center - Ann Arbor - 7:30 PM
- 03/28
- NADIR's Distorted Soul - Jazz Cafe at Music Hall - 10:00pm
- 03/28-03/30
- NCAA Men's Basketball Midwest Regional Games - Ford Field
- 03/28
- "Art After Dark" at The DIA presented by Detroit Young Professionals
- The Detroit Institute of
Arts - 6:00pm -
10:00pm - $15. For more information, please email info@detroityoungprofessionals.org
- 03/29
- The Comedy of In Living Color featuring Damon Wayans, Tommy Davidson,
Kim Coles, David Alan Grier and Damon Wayans Jr. - Fox Theatre
- 03/29
- World's Largest Skate Party with Steve Harvey - Skate World - Troy
- 03/29
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc Delta Psi Omega Chapter presents The
Mardi Gras Masquerade Scholarship Ball - Grand Ballroom @ Weber's Inn -
13050 Jackson Rd - Ann Arbor - 8p-12a - $35.00 - Attire: After 5
Preferred. Music, Great Food, Cash Bar. Ticket info: Melissa Lear @
504.231.6410; Pat Berry @ 734.665.8175 or email:aka_dpomgmb@yahoo.com
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- 04/06
- Harlem Globetrotters: Magic As Ever - The Palace of Auburn Hills -
3:00 PM
- 04/06
- 2nd Annual Pamper Me Party hosted by Vivica Foxx - Charles H. Wright
Museum of African American Museum - 5pm-11pm - Tix: $35 via Ticketmaster
- 04/10
- Kronk Boxing - The Palace of Auburn Hills - 7:30pm
- 04/11
- Etta James - Music Hall Center
- 04/13
- Pamper the Bride & Beyond Bridal Expo - Pi Banquet Hall -
Tickets: $15.00 &(2) FOR $25.00. Info: 313-544-4037 - www.pamperthebrideexpo.com
- 04/18
- Santana - The Palace of Auburn Hills
- 04/18
- Four Tops and Temptations - Stranahan Theater, Toledo, OH - 8:00 PM
- 04/19
- Poetry Slam FINALS! @ The Max - Max Fisher Theatre - 8:00 PM - It's
Finals Time! Come witness the top, spoken word artists in Detroit
battle two rounds of non-stop poetry. Hosted by Kalimah "Locmama"
Johnson.
- 04/23
- Katt Williams: It's Pimpin' Pimpin' Tour - Fox Theatre Detroit -7:30
PM
- 05/02
- BravoBravo! - Detroit Opera House - 7:00 pm-12:30 am - Tickets are
$65 pre-paid; $85.00 at the door; $1,500 VIP Tables available. Call
(313) 237-3407. For complete info, visit BravoBravo.org
- 05/10
- Professors of Jazz at MSU - Charles H. Wright Museum of African
American History
- 05/15
- Regina Carter Sextet: Black Bottom Project - Orchestra Hall - 8:00 PM
- Violinist Regina Carter's style is marked by eclectic virtuosity,
with stunning fusions of classical and modern music. Carla Cook's vocal
style is daring with touches of R&B, Motown, Blues and Gospel. See
these two Detroiters together.
- 05/22
- Kanye West with Special Guests Rihanna and Lupe Fiasco - Palace of
Auburn Hills
- 06/06
- Nancy Wilson - Music Hall Center
- 06/28
- The Professional Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. presents The
20th Annual Cruise with the Ques Detroit Boatride - Detroit Princess
Riverboat - Detroit River - Info/Tickets: www.cruisewiththeques.com
- 07/03
- KAPPA CRUISE 2008 - Downtown Detroit River
- 07/18-07/24
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. International Boule 2008 - Detroit
Marriot at the Renaissance Center
- 07/26
- The Police wsg Elvis Costello and the Imposters - DTE Energy Music
Theatre - 7:30 PM
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MARTINI MONDAYS
The Woodward Restaurant
Experience Chic Decor and Sexy Atmosphere while you enjoy Exceptional
Food and $5 Martinis. 5p-12a. Full menu available until 10pm -
Appetizers till Midnight. FREE PARKING IN THE COMPUWARE GARAGE WITH
TICKET VALIDATION AND VALET PARKING AVAILABLE
Cost: Free
Monday night Football @ Prive’ - Drinks specials and food all night.
Music by Vernon English
Cost: N/A
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Vybe Mondays
Poetry @ Prive'
Presented by NeoVintageSoul & Esquire Ent.
Host: Ben Jones
Cost: $7, 2 for $10
The Jump Off with Comedian Michael McDaniel
Hunter Supper Club - Stand up, Sketch, and Improv every Monday night
starting 02/11. Info: Michael @ 248.242.0852
CostL Admission $5 before 1pm, $7 after
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Night Artist Series - Lola's - Harmonie Park - Doors open at 4pm
Cost: N/A
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$2 Tuesdays
Cuzin's Bar and Grill
Ballroom and hustle lesson start at 8pm.
Presented by Tiba Entertainment 313-790-4797. 20 different drinks for
$2, 5 hot food items for $2. "The Undisputed
Champs Of Tuesday nights"
Cost : women $2 until 11pm, $5 after. men $2 until 9pm, $5 after!
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ByteThis
Spoken Word Series
Beans and Bytes
Comedy, Monologues, Poetry Readings, Performances, etc... 8:30pm until
11:30pm
Hosted BY LASHAUN phoenix MOORE with sounds by DJ Eitan. Presented by
The Detroit Poetry Collective
Cost: $5 admission |
Poetry Tuesdays -
Lola's - Hosted by the Renowned Sparrow and set to a Live Music Canvas
9pm to Midnite. Call 313.962.0483 for reservations
Cost: No Cover
"Soul Pleasures" Spoken Word and Jazz Series
Club Evolution
Hosted by Intellectual Divas. Every Tuesday night beginning January 15,
2008 at 8:00. Cost: $10- includes full buffet.
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Latin Lounge Wednesdays
The Rhino @ Harmonie Park
Free Salsa Lessons 7-9pm. Lounge: DJ Carlos Seda spinning Salsa,
Reggaeton, Merrengue.
Bar: Wesly Reynoso performing Latin Jazz (Live). $5 Mojitos, Tequila
Shots, & Margaritas
Cost: NA
Salsa Wednesdays
SkyClub at Sangria Restaurant
401 S. Lafayette - Royal Oak, MI - 248.543.1964
Salsa, Merengue, Bachata. DJ Cisco. Free Dance Lessons @ 8:15pm by
Duane Wrenn of Energetic Soul. Hosted by San Pablo Productions. Voted
#1 Salsa Spot 2003 by Detroit Free Press 8:15pm - 2am
Cost: $5
Wet Wednesdays
Club Intus - No Athletic Wear. Free Parking, Free Cognac, Free Buffet,
Free Hustle and Ballroom Lessons
Cost: Free until 7pm
Wind Down Wednesday's
The Woodward
Mature 21+, 9pm-2am. No athletic attire
Cost: N/A
Karaoke Night
Uptown Eatery
8p-2am - Dance-Ballroom-Hustle Music-NBA Games - Free Appetizers &
Free Beer from 8-9pm
Cost: NA
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Wednesday’s at Lola’s
Lola's
Each and every week, we offer a fine blend of delicious food, neo-soul,
r&b classics and rare grooves in an intimate setting. We will
spotlight different community and business organizations that are
making a mark in our community. Admission is complementary. However,
on occasion we will offer the opportunity to make donations to our host
non-profit organization for the week.
Cost: Free
ELITE WEDNESDAYS
The Elite Charter Club
20400 Van Dyke - Detroit
9pm-2am. Music By: La'Roc
Cost: $5 b4 11pm
SGBWednesdays.com
Sweet Georgia Brown
21+, 6pm-12pm - Power Networking Event every Wednesday at SGB.
Cost: NA
Flood's Bar and Grill
313.963.1090
Serious networking and live entertainment
Cost: $5
W.O.W. Wednesdays
Plan B 2.0
205 W. Congress St - Downtown Detroit
18+. Dj Mo Beatz on the
1's & 2's
Hosted by Kenny Valentino
Cost: $5 B4 11PM email List: wilddwednesdays@hotmail.com
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Rio Wednesdays
Tu-Can Tango
6041 Haggerty Road - West Bloomfield
Salsa Dancing. Presented by Bella Blue. Sounds by Dj Jeff & Guest
Percussionist. Contact 248-669-6160 or Email vip@liquidexposure.com
Cost: NA
Laughs in the House Comdey Night -
Prive
Presented by www.Detroitexposed.info and
Cuttmaster Syle. Hosted by
COOL-AIDE
(Bet Comic View / Bill Bellamay's Who's Got Jokes) with special guest
SHANIE D. Doors open @ 8pm / Showtime 9pm. Enjoy the sounds of Vern
English & Bruce Bailey (The Tandem) after the show. Advanced tix available - 248.497.6392
Cost: NA.
Words & Wine
The Woodward Restaurant
Host: Jessica "Care" Moore
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: Free
The Basement Groove presented by Sky
Production and Michael McDaniel
525 Monroe (above Golden Fleece Restaurant) - Detroit
Doors open at 9:30pm - A
night of Comedy & Neo-Soul
with Detroit's very own funny man, Michael McDaniel and Poetess Sky
Convington. Every Wednesday starting 02/13. Info: Sky @ 510.367.6825 or
myspace.com/skycovington
Cost: $7
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Exposure Thursdays
Hunter's Supper Club
Time: 9pm, Host: T. Miller
Phone: (313) 282-1196 or (248) 705-8242
Cost: $5-7
FEVER THURSDAYS
Club Evolution Restaurant Lounge (formerly Club Network) - Downtown
Detroit
Presented by FourGents Entertainment & AL Profit. Dress: Your best
summer flair. Get on the Guest List @FEVERNIGHT313@hotmail.com for free
entry till 10:30pm. DJ: GARY CHANDLER. 9pm-2am
Cost: $10 Early Arrival
The Harem Nightclub
Thursdays at The Harem is dedicated to the best in Salsa, Mambo, and
Cha Cha! Salsa Lessons @ 8pm & 9pm. Dancing at 10pm - 21 and over,
Casual Dress. Questions? Call 248-767-4543 Email: info@skymambo.com
Cost: $7
ABSOLUTE HOUSE
Floods Bar and Grille
10pm-2am - DJ Norm Talley/WSG. GOOD FOOD. HOT MUSIC!! Mixed CDs will be
available @ the DJ booth
Cost: Free
Listen Here
The Rhino
Presented by Nu Urban Soul & The Rhino
A Weekly Listening Session featuring
Reggie "Hotmix" Harrell & Joe Barrett
w/ special guest DJ's & Artists. Every Thursday 5pm-10pm. Weekly Giveaways
Cost: No Cover
High Status Thursdays
Grand Central Lounge
9pm-2am - Presented by Above Average, Living Lavish, Emani Fresh &
Co, MIH. DJ Polo on the 1'S & 2'S. Hosted by Dr. Darius of WJLB.
Weekly party starting 02/28.
Cost: NA
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"I Got 5 on It Thursdays"
Cuzin's Bar & Grill!!
*Premium Drinks* every Thursday for $5! Over 50 different drinks and
eats for $5 all night! Old School & New School Banging Beats by
"Rick Hines." Free: Hustle Lessons by Rodney D. Hosted by Kamal aka
Kontact. Contact Rick Hines @ 313-510-4606 for FREE Premium Birthday
Parties on Thursdays.
Cost: $5
Jazz on the Boulevard
Hotel St. Regis
3071 West Grand Blvd - Detroit
5pm-9pm. Presented by The Acquisitionist. Info: 313-221-4410
Cost: $5/person, $5 valet
Laughs in the House
The Uptown Eatery
Hosted by: Bill Hill & Michael McDaniel - 9pm-1am. Sounds by Bruce
Bailey & Vernon English. Dinner & Show packages available.
Complete Comedy Show with Afterpary. Info: 248.798.0915. Doors open @
8:00 p.m. show starts at 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 in advance
The Thursday Night Mash Up
V Nightclub (inside the new MGM Grand Detroit Casino)
With DJ's Godfather and DJ Tom T playing
Hip Hop, Rock, 80's, 90's, Reggae and House mashed up. 21+, dress to
impress
email for no waiting: djtomt@grooveman.net
The Flo...For Trendsetters Only
Esko
Presentd by Rick Hines & Friends . Music by DJ Whip. 9pm til 2am
Cost: N/A
Thursday Night @ Shadow Bar
Doors at 10pm, 21 & Up only, Ladies Free Until 11pm Dress Code In
Effect "Dress up your Jeans", No Gym Shoes or T-Shirts or Hats. Hosted
by the Bushman with DJ Fingers and G-Raw mixing Live.
Cost: NA
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Lola's
9pm-2am. A lyrical fusion of live Hip-Soul-Jazz. DJ Jewels cuts the wax
and Brandon's Ascension goes Live with essential Tracks. PREMIUM...VIP
bucket service - Wings & Catfish $10 and the exquisite $5 Martini
Cost: Free
Reggae-Hip Hop Thursdays
The Tropical Hut
14925 Livernois - Detroit - 313.506.2410
Cost: $5 ; Ladies 2 for $5 before Midnight
Rotation: 2
Latin Dance Party
SkyClub at Sangria Restaurant
401 S. Lafayette - Royal Oak, MI - 248.543.1964
Salsa, Merengue, Bachata. DJ Cisco & MC Chico. Free Dance Lessons
by Elaine Marrero of Troy Dance Studio. Hosted by San Pablo
Productions. Voted #1 Salsa Spot 2003 by Detroit Free Press 8:15pm -
2am
Cost: $5
Global Thursdays - Arab American National Museum - Dearborn
Cost: $8 Members, $10 Advanced, $12 Door. For tickets call 313-582-AANM
or 313-624-0215
Detroit Live Showcase
Prive
8pm-2am. Presented by Big Fish, Cool C & Carla. Proper Attire.
Info: 248.543.7137 or myspace.com/detroitlive. All performers must sign
in at 9pm. Music by Gary Chandler. Live Music by: The Band Playaz
Cost: N/A
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Free Love Fridays
Esko
Presented by Shed & Ellis Hayes II - 9:00 pm to 2:00 am - Indulge
in this weekly, high society event all summer long. The birth of the
Free Love movement assures socialites an overwhelming experience and
upgrade to their standards in entertainment. Join the movers &
shakers of the city and party throughout summer in this celebration of
nightlife. “Love Life…Love Swagger… Love The Night.” For more
information visit www.myspace.com/FreeLoveFridays
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Hustle and Groove Fridays
Clubhouse Tavern
West Grand Blvd - Inside Fisher Building - Detroit
6pm-2am. Drink Specials throughout the entire night. "Jamaican
influenced" Kitchen banging until you say stop! 21 and up. Sounds by:
"Notorious Mix Trickster DJ Snake". Proper Attire. Free B-Day
Parties....Manager. Jennifer M. (Cell # 313.320.5783)
Echoverse Poetry & Slam Series
Java Exchange Cafe - Techtown
The official home of the EchoVerse Poetry Series. Detroit's hottest
open mic poetry and slam venue. Recently voted Real Detroit's 2007 Best
Open Mic - Hip Hop. Home of the 2007-8 Detroit Slam Team; the acclaimed
"All Kinds of Poetry" Open Mic. Every Friday door opens at 8:00 p.m.;
Open Mic & Slam List @ 8:30 p.m.; Slam-Open Mic-Feature-Round Robin
from 9:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m
Cost: $5
3 Floors of Fun - St. Andrews - The hottest 18+ party in the city on a
Friday night... Join Bushman & DJ Don Q each and every Friday night
at St. Andrews Hall. Doors open at 10pm and ladies get in free before
11pm. Live on the radio from 10pm-2am.
Cost: N/A
The G Lounge: Elements of Music
Grand Central Lounge
Every Friday, we will bring you different elements of Music. 6pm-2am.
Complimentary Admission.
3rd Friday's at the Kappa House
The Historic Kappa House - 269 Erskine Street between Woodward and Mack
- Time: 8:00 until you get Tired. Beginning February 15 and Every 3rd
Friday of the Month. Brought to you by the Men of the Detroit Alumni
Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Cost: Free
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Mass Appeal @ THE RHINO
The Rhino @ Harmonie Park
Lounge - featuring DJ Reggie "Hot Mix" Harrell spinning Neo-Soul &
R&B. Rhino Bar: Live Jazz & R&B
Cost: NA
THE BOXX!
Pandora’s Boxx
6221 East Davison (Between Mound & Mt. Elliot) - Detroit
Featuring Blend and MixMaster Darryl G. Nu jazz/Neo Soul/Hot Classic
& New House All Night Long. Every Friday Night from 9p-2a
Cost: NA
Late Night House Set
Lola's
W/BRUCE BAILEY & AL ESTER + opening set by Kelly Holmes
EXCLUSIVE TIME SLOT: 12 am til 2 am. Full Kitchen open til 1:45 am /
Carry-out til 2 am
Cost: NO COVER CHARGE
Red Light Fridays
Elysium Lounge
Featuring The List, DJ Earl Mixxin' McKinney.
Cost: From 9-11pm, No Cover for Guest list. Call 313.962.2244
Cayenne and Chocolate Fridays
Grand Central Lounge
LATE HAPPY HOUR JAZZ GROOVE, PLUS THE URBAN NIGHT FLYTE
8pm:11pm - JAZZ BY N'CHANTED; 11pm:2am - DJ's SLOPOKE | BRUCE BAILEY
Drinks Special All Night
Cost: Complimentary Admission until 11pm
SIDEBAR
29508 Northwestern Hwy - North of 12 Mile Rd - Southfield
Next to Beans and Cornbread Bistro
9:30pm - Until. Kitchen open til midnight. Drink specials. Jazzy House
by Delano Smith
Cost: No Cover
The A List
Plan B - Downtown Detroit -Dr. Darrius and DJ Blast. 10pm-2am. Live on
the radio. 21+
Cost: N/A
The Show
1515 Broadway Theater . Time: 9pm-until
Host: Ben Jones
Cost: $10
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Reggaeton Fridays
The Harem Nightclub
Doors open at 9:00pm. DJ RC with the perfect mix of Hip-Hop, Salsa,
Merengue,
Bachata and Freestyle. Call (248)388-2088 for booth reservations
Cost: N/A
Jazz with Straight Ahead
Lola's
8pm-12am. Detroit All Female Jazz Legend Straight Ahead performs.
Cost: NA
Salsa Night
Heat
2 North Saginaw - Downtown Pontiac (corner of N. Saginaw & Pike
St.) - 248.756.4821
Salsa, Merengue, Bachata - Main Floor. Flamenco, Mediterranean Mixes -
Hookah Lounge. DJ Cisco & DJ Alfredo. Free Dance Lessons @ 8:30 pm
by Duane Wrenn/Elaine Marrero. Hosted by San Pablo Productions
8:30pm - 2am
Cost: $7
Salsa Night
Heidelberg Restaurant
215 N. Main Street - Ann Arbor, MI - 734.663.7758
Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia. 9pm - 2am
Cost: $5 cover
Live Music
The Upper Room Christian Entertainment Complex
Live Bands featuring jazz and gospel music, poetry readings,
interpretive dancing and catered food by Brenda's Beans and Greens.
Open Mic and Talent search.
8:00pm to 1:00am
Cover: $15.00 includes food
Live and Direct Friday's - Trenchtown - Featuring top sounds from
Miami, Atlanta, Toronto & Detroit
Cost: Ladies free before 2am
Luxurious Fridays - Prive' - Downtown Detroit - Laid Back Hip Hop,
R&B, NeoSoul. Featuring DJ Notorious
Back Jam with Donafay, Live broadcast on Mix 92.3 (starting 2/22)
Doors at 7pm. Drink
Specials from 7-9 PM.
Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres. 21 and older welcome. Dress To
Impress.
Cost: Free Cover b4 9pm. $10
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Semi-Pro Saturdays
Golden Greek Lounge
1800 E. Eight Mile @ Dequindre/I-75
10pm- 2am Drink Specials & KARAOKE
Hosted by Wayne County Wolverines Minor League Football Team
Cost: FREE ENTRY
X-Perience 2nd Saturdays
Icon Lounge
1431 Time Square (Downtown Detroit)
10pm - 2am. Hosted by Real Life Entertainment along with Drew. Going 3
years Strong, 2nd Saturday's @ Icon. The Elite, The Sexy, The Real.
Come X-pericence this for yourself. DJ Emmett on the sounds and video.
Contact: 248 778-8222 Ray
Cost: Free with RSVP to getthisdrew@yahoo.com or
Loyalty Card (availble
now)
VIP Saturdays - Prive' - Downtown
Detroit - Progressive Hip Hop,
R&B. Featuring DJ Gary Chandler. Doors @ 9pm. Cost: Free
Saturdays Live @ Zoo Bar - Zoo Bar - Join FOOLISH each and every
Saturday for at the Zoo Bar. Kim "The Spin Doctor" James along with DJ
Don Q are on the 1s and 2s. This is exclusively for the grown and sexy
21+. Live on the radio from 10pm-2am.
Cost: N/A
Mike B & Crew presents.. Electronic Saturdays featuring Guest DJs
Alvin's
9p til 2a
Cost: $10 Cover / Ladies free before 11p
Strickly House Saturday's
@ Bert's - Motown Room / Eastern Market
10pm until late. Kitchen open late. A Tandem Entertainment & M3
Production
Cost: N/A
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THE SATURDAY NIGHT HOUSE PARTY
The Rhino @ Harmonie Park
10 pm til 2:30 am. Resident DJ's: DELANO SMITH, BRUCE BAILEY. Barside
Entertainment with "LIVE" music by The Players. Cigar Cellar w/Plasma
Screens (5) for your enjoyment. Full Menu available til 1:30 am.
Presented by: URBAN GROOVES - THE TANDEM - MIXMODE RECORDINGS
Cost: NO COVER CHARGE
OPEN ACCESS
Grand Central Lounge - The Late Night Happy
Hour
10pm to 2am. DJ SloPoke on the 1’s and 2’s.
Spinning the music that makes you move!
Cost: Complimentary Admission til Midnight.
Fusion Saturdays
Club 1500
1500 Woodward - Downtown Detroit
Mature 21+. Casual Chic, no athletic wear. 9pm-2am.
Music:Hip-hop/R&B/ House/ Reggae. For VIP or guestlist: fusionsaturdays@hotmail.com
Urban Hang @ Lola's - Harmonie Park - Classic R&B, hip hop, reggae
and raw grooves. Music by Vernon English. Fast becoming “the” spot for
Saturday’s. Stir, sip, munch and mingle. 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Live
entertainment with Brandon and the crew. 11:00 p.m. - 2:000 a.m. -
Music by Vernon English. RSVP for your table today Lola’s 313-962-0483
Cost: No Cover
First Saturdays @ Grand Central Lounge - 10p - 2a - 21 and Older. No
Athletic Gear. For Booth and Bottle service contact us at: rmims@GrandCentralLounge.com.
Hosted by New Wave Entertainment in
conjunction with Emanual Marsh, Maurice G. Morton &
Ron Mims.
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Dance Hall Explosion
Trenchtown
3919 Woodward - Detroit - 313.831.8552
11pm - 5am. For more info, email: trenchtowndet@cs.com
Cost: N/A
Salsa Night
BedRocks
2900 Jackson Road (Inside Best Western Hotel) - Ann Arbor, MI -
734.332.4444
Salsa, Merengue, Bachata & Reggae
9pm - 2am
Salsa Night
Zebra Lounge
489 Pelissier - Windsor, Ontario, Canada - 519.255.7772
Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton, Latin House
9pm - 2am
Cost: $5
Live Music
The Upper Room Christian Entertainment Complex - Live Bands featuring
jazz and gospel music, poetry readings,
interpretive dancing and catered food by Brenda's Beans and Greens.
Open Mic and Talent search. 8:00pm to 1:00am
Cost: $15.00 includes food
Hip Hop & Reggae Fridays
Harem Night Club - 9pm-2am - $5 before 10pm - Ladies free until 10:30pm
- Sounds by DJ Row
Signature Saturdays
The Woodward
9pm-2am
Cost: N/A
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Soulounge Sunday's
STEEL - Corner of Gratiot & Brush - Downtown Detroit
Local and national artists transform the night. Live DJ & Band to
keep you moving, spoken word to inspire your soul. RSVP @ souloungesundays@gmail.com..or
call 313-207-6940
Cost: $10
Classic Sundays
ICON Lounge
1421 Times Square - Downtown Detroit
Every Sunday Night Come & Enjoy A Tasteful Mixture Of High Quality
Party People Who Really Appreciate The Peaceful & Sexy Atmosphere.
This Is Not Your Typical "old school" set... ICON's Resident: DJ Emmett
Blendz Yesteryear'z Jamz with Today'z Hottest Vibez and Welcoming Guest
DJs From Coast To Coast. For guest list info call 313.319.9440.
Cost: Admission Starts @ Only $10 And Ladies Are Welcomed Free Of
Charge Until 10p.m.
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Soul Sanctuary Sundays
Studio 51
1995 Woodbridge (South of Jefferson Between St Aubin and Orleans) -
Detroit
9 PM - 2 AM. To Book a Birthday Party Call- 313 401 2472 or 313 869
8854
Cost: $5 before 10 PM
Old School Sundays with WJLB FM98 - Elysium Lounge - 21+. Info: info@elysium-lounge.com
Cost: No Cover 7-9pm
Beatdown Sundays
Every 1st Sunday of the Month @
Oslo. Delano Smith, Norm
Talley, Mike Clark
All Nite till 2am
Cost: $5.00
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Latin Dance Party
Sangria - Royal Oak
9pm until 2 am. Free Salsa Dance lessons until 10:30 pm. DJ Cisco on
the 1's and 2's. Presented by Caliente Productions
Cost: N/A
Live Music
The Upper Room Christian Entertainment Complex
Live Bands featuring jazz and gospel music, poetry readings,
interpretive dancing and catered food by Brenda's Beans and Greens.
Open Mic and Talent search.
8:00pm to 1:00am
Cost: $15.00 includes food
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1515 Broadway - 1515
Broadway, Detroit, MI 48226 - Info: (313) 965-1515
Detroit Opera House - 1526 Broadway - Detroit, MI 48226
Gem Theatre - 333 Madison - Detroit, MI 48201
The Henry Ford Museum - Greenfield Rd - Dearborn - www.TheHenryFord.org
G.R. N'Nambi Gallery - 1435 Randolph - Detroit - (313) 831- 8700 - www.grnnamdigallery.com
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit -
www.mocadetroit.org
- 4454 Woodward Ave - Detroit, MI 48201 - (313)
832-6622
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Charles H Wright Museum
- 315 E. Warren Ave. - Detroit, MI 48201-1443
Fisher Theatre - 3011w Grand Blvd #F100 - Detroit, MI 48202
Serengeti Galleries - 2757 Grand River Ave. - Detroit, MI 48201
Black Star Community Bookstore - 19410 Livernois at Outer Drive -
Detroit - (313) 863-BOOK
Sherry Washington Gallery - 1274 Library St. - Detroit - 313.961.4500 -
www.sherrywashingtongallery.com
Johanson Charles Gallery - 1345 Division St. - Detroit, MI -
313.567.8638
Detroit Public Library - Main Library - 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit,
MI 48202 - www.detroitpubliclibrary.org
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Detroit Historical
Museum - Detroit, MI 48202-4097
Detroit Institute of Arts - 5200 Woodward Ave - Detroit, MI 48202 - www.dia.org
Detroit Repertory Theatre - 13103 Woodrow Wilson - Detroit, MI 48238
Arab American National Museum - 13624 Michigan Ave - Dearborn, MI 48126
- www.arabamericanmuseum.org
Mosaic Youth Theatre - 610 Antoinette St - Detroit - 313.833.4005 - www.mosaicdetroit.org
Gem Theatre - 333 Madison Ave - Detroit - 313.963.9800 - www.gemdetroit.com
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Grand Central Lounge -
311 Grand River Ave. - In Harmonie Park - Detroit - www.grandcentrallounge.com
Clubhouse Tavern - West Grand Blvd -
Inside Fisher Building - Detroit
Alvins - 5756 Cass Avenue - Detroit, MI 48202 - (313) 832-2355
The Buzz Bar - 546 Larnerd Street -
Detroit,MI - www.buzzbardetroit.com
Northern Lights Lounge - 660 W Baltimore - Detroit, MI - (313)873-1739
O-Zen Lounge - 21633 W. 8 Mile Rd - Detroit, MI 48219 - 313-535-GONG
(4664) - www.ozenlounge.com
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Golden Greek Lounge - 1800 E. Eight
Mile @ Dequindre/I-75 - Detroit
Floods Bar and Grille
731 Saint Antoine St - Detroit
Prive Ultra Lounge - 155 W Congress
- Detroit
Baker's Keyboard Lounge - 20510
Livernois -
Detroit, MI 48221 - 313-345-6300 - www.bakerskeyboardlounge.com
Detroit Beer Company - 1529 Broadway - Detroit - (313) 962-1529 - www.beercos.com
TV - 2548 Grand River - Downtown Detroit
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Esko - 201 W. Michigan Ave (Corner of
Shelby and Michigan) - Downtown Detroit
Cuzin's Bar & Grill - 17139
Schaefer - Detroit
The Bosco - 22930 Woodward - Ferndale www.thebosco.com
Hunter's Supper Club - 19350 Livernois Ave - Detroit, MI - Phone: (313)
282-1196
Proof Lounge - 2001 Woodward Ave. - Detroit
Pulse - 156 Monroe - Detroit - 313.420.0313 - www.PulseDetroit.com
Club Intus - 1557 E. Lafayette - Detroit
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The Woodward Restaurant
Inside Compuware World Headquarters - One Campus Martius -Downtown
Detroit
Arturo's Jazz Theatre & Restaurant - 25333 W. Twelve Mile Road -
Southfield - Contact: 248-357-4667 (main); 248-357-6009 (box office) or
www.arturosjazz.com
Pizza Papalis - 719 Griswold St -
Detroit, MI 48226 -
Phone: 313-259-4444
Hard Rock Cafe - 45 Monroe St - Detroit, MI 48226 - Phone: 313-964-7625
Caucus Club Resturaunt - 150 W Congress St - Detroit,
MI 48226 - Phone:
313-965-4970
Fishbone's Rhythm Kitchen Cafe - 400 Monroe St Ste
480 - Detroit, MI 48226 -
Phone: 313-965-4600
Sweet Georgia Brown -
1045 Brush St, - Detroit, MI
48226 - Phone:
313-965-1245
Small Plates Detroit -
1521 Broadway St - Detroit, MI
48226 - Phone:
313-963-0497
Sweet Lorraine's Cafe & Bar - 333 E Jefferson
Ave - Detroit, MI 48226 -
Phone: 313-223-3933
Sangria - 401 S. Lafayette - Royal
Oak - 248.543.1964
www.sangriaroyaloak.com
Oslo - 1456 Woodward Ave. - Detroit -
Contact: 313-962-7200
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Lola's - 1427 Randolph - Detroit -
313.962.0483 - www.myspace.com/lolasdetroit
Java Exchange Cafe - 440 Burroughs -
TechTown - Detroit
Woodward Restaurant - 1040 Woodward Ave - Detroit, MI
48226 - Phone:
313-964-4444
Niki's Pizzeria - Beaubien St - Detroit, MI 48226 - Phone: 313-961-4303 739
Astoria Pastry Shop - 541 Monroe St - Detroit, MI
48226 - Phone:
313-963-9603
Seldom Blues - Renaissance Ctr Lbby - Detroit, MI
48243 - Phone:
313-567-7356 400 - www.seldomblues.com
Opus One - 565 E Larned St - Detroit, MI 48226 - Phone: 313-961-7766
Tom's Oyster Bar Downtown Inc - 519 E Jefferson Ave -
Detroit, MI 48226 -
Phone: 313-964-4010
Coach Insignia - 200 Renaissance Ctr, - Detroit, MI
48243 - Phone:
313-567-2622
Magnolia Restaurant and Bar - 1440 Franklin St -
Detroit, MI 48207 - Phone:
313-393-0018
Atlas Global Bistro - 3111 Woodward Ave - Detroit, MI
48201 - Phone:
313-831-2241
New Center Eatery - 3100 W Grand
Blvd - Detroit, MI
48202 - Phone:
313-875-0088
Irie Caribbean Cuisine - 45580 Cherry Hill - Canton - 734.844.8892 - www.irierestaurant.com
Dona Lola - 1312 Springwells -
Detroit - 313.843.4129
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Beans and Bytes - 4200 Woodward -
Detroit, MI
Bert's Market Place - 2727 Russell St
- Detroit, MI
48207 - Phone:
313-567-2030
Carl's Chop House - 3020
Grand River Ave - Detroit, MI
48201 - Phone:
313-833-0700
Mario's Restaurant - 4222 2nd Ave - Detroit, MI 48201 - Phone: 313-832-1616
The Whitney Restaurant - 4421 Woodward Ave, - Detroit,
MI 48201 - Phone:
313-832-5700
Java Exchange Cafe - 440 Burroughs, Suite 140 - Detroit, MI 48202 - Phone: 313-822-6456
They Say - 267 Joseph Campau - Detroit, MI - 313-446-4682
Motown Soul Food Café - 3011 W. Grand Blvd. - Detroit, MI - 313-556-9993
Pi - 28875 Franklin Rd. - Southfield, MI - 248-208-7500
Blue Nile - 545 W. Nine Mile - Ferndale, MI 48220 - 248-547-6699
Vicente’s Cuban Cuisine - 1250 Library St. - Detroit, MI 48226 -
313-962-8800 - www.vicente.us
Slows Bar BQ - 2138 Michigan Ave. - Detroit, MI - 313-962-9828
Cuisine - 670 Lothrop Rd - Detroit,
MI 48202 - Phone:
313-872-5110
Asian Village - 521 Atwater - Detroit, MI 48072 - www.myasianvillage.com
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The Upper Room Christian
Entertainment Complex
23821 Grand River (1 block E. of Telegraph) - Detroit - 313. 531-5100
Bert's Warehouse Theater - 2739 Russell - Detroit, MI 48207
Bird of Paradise - 207 South Ashley - Ann Arbor, MI 48109 - (734)
662-8310
Blind Pig - 208 S First St - Ann Arbor, MI 48109 - (734) 996-8555 - www.blindpigmusic.com
Freedom Hill Amphitheatre - 14900 Metropolitan Parkway - Sterling
Heights, MI 48312 - (586) 979-7010 - www.freedomhill.net
Jack
Breslin Arena
One Birch Road; MSU, East Lansing, MI 48824
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