Nightlife

Video: Stand-up comedy showcase finds loyal following in unlikely venue

The monthly stand-up comedy showcase Chuckie Finster, which takes place at Recycle Here, has to be seen to be appreciated. That's why we sent filmmaker Michael Babbish there last month to find out what makes the show so popular.

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Elliot Wilhelm, director at the DFT
Despite few theaters, Detroit’s film culture proves resilient

Detroit doesn't have many options for a night out at the movies. But the selection that does exist is strong and caters to a niche market of loyal customers who love film. 

Work continues on the restoration of the Detroit Yacht Club

The Detroit Yacht Club Foundation (DYCF) is kicking off another year of major repairs to its clubhouse -- the largest of its kind in the country -- with its spring fundraiser, "Restoring the Grandeur: City Lights Gala."

Mary Aganowski has tended bar at the Two Way Inn since 1981
Detroit’s veteran bartenders reflect on over 30 years behind the bar

Most seasoned bartenders will tell you that the more things change, the more they stay the same. But for these tenured tenders, the view from the bar illustrates the story of Detroit’s dynamic transformations.

Paxahau today (left to right): Sam Fotias, Jason Clark, Chuck Flask, and Jason Huvaere
Constant ‘Movement’: 10 years managing one of the world’s largest electronic music festivals

In 2006, Detroit's renowned electronic music festival nearly disappeared for good. That is, until Paxahau took on the challenge of running it. 10 years later and the festival is as strong as ever.

From "The Radicalization Process"
Meet the Hinterlands, your friendly neighborhood theater revolutionaries

The vivid, boundary-stretching productions the Hinterlands creates are wonders to behold that reflect an unusually profound engagement with their subject matter. 

Paxahau picks up pace, moves to larger office in Corktown

Paxahau is most well known for producing electronic music shows, in particular the Movement electronic music festival, but they put on many more and hit a new high with 45 shows in 2015. 

Third annual Freep Film Festival kicks off

The film festival that showcases documentary film relevant to Detroit and Michigan is building on past success.

New neighborhood bar opens on Carpenter Street in Hamtramck

"A night here is kind of like being at a house party with a liquor license."

Detroit’s SXSW? Corktown Strut festival has bold ambitions

A large-scale music festival is coming to Corktown in July.

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