Get off your throne of lies — ELF: The Musical returns to the Fox

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by Jerilyn Jordan on November 20, 2018 at 2:07PM

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Everyone we saw at the Detroit tree lighting at Campus Martius

on November 17, 2018 at 3:04PM

Little Caesars mascot has a subliminal message on his toga and we swear we're not high

by Jerilyn Jordan on November 16, 2018 at 10:45AM

Feel dumb? Don't, because this wasn't always the case.

Playground Detroit celebrates a badass year of art with Hell Yes! exhibition

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by Jerilyn Jordan on November 16, 2018 at 6:00AM

It’s been one year since Paulina Petkoski and Samantha Bankle Schefman (both of whom snagged a spot on Metro Times’ People Issue this past year) opened the doors to Playground Detroit, going all in on the future of local artists. Part independent gallery, part talent incubator, Playground Detroit is celebrating a blowout 2018 full of diverse programming (not to mention cash in the pockets of working artists).

Artist Jason H. Philips debuts 'Black Girl Magic' inspired exhibition at Norwest Gallery

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by Jerilyn Jordan on November 15, 2018 at 9:22AM

All that glitters is gold. Artist Jason H. Phillips takes the gilded age of expression into 2018 by celebrating the power of women, adorning images in his latest show, "Majesty" with stunning 23-karat gold leaf.

What to expect at the fifth Detroit Fringe Festival, the biggest one yet

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by Jerilyn Jordan on November 14, 2018 at 3:00PM

Entering its fifth year, the Detroit Fringe Festival spans genres, mediums, and visions. More than 200 artists have been featured since the festival launched in 2013, giving audiences access to experimental local artists they might not otherwise encounter.

James Beard Foundation and Scarab Club team up for free diversity discussion

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by Jerilyn Jordan on November 14, 2018 at 1:20PM

For devoted American foodies, sous chefs, line cooks, and executive chefs, the James Beard Award is the top of the mountain — the crème de la crème. For 28 years, the New York-based nonprofit James Beard Foundation has provided scholarships to culinary students and championed excellence in kitchens and restaurant hospitality services throughout the country. To discuss the foundation’s philosophy and its dedication to diversifying the award process, chief strategy officer of the James Beard Foundation Mitchell Davis will be joined by writer and cook Tunde Wey, FoodLab Detroit’s Devita Davison, and Freep food critic Mark Kurlyandchik.

Here's what Detroit's freeways would look like as a subway map

by Lee DeVito on November 14, 2018 at 12:05PM

What would Detroit look like with a New York-style subway system? We'll probably never know.

Marvel Universe Live delivers all the hero on hero action at LCA

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by Jerilyn Jordan on November 14, 2018 at 10:38AM

Marvel Universe Live begins at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m., and 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, and noon and 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 18 at Little Caesars Arena; 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-471-7000; 313presents.com; Tickets start at $15.

Detroit featured as a notable travel destination in Fodor's '2019 Go List'

by Devin Culham on November 13, 2018 at 12:38PM

Detroit is getting noticed as a destination for travelers. For many of us who love to travel, it's easy to fall victim to the paralysis of analysis of choosing a travel destination.

Study confirms what we already know – Detroit is one of the worst cities for singles

by Devin Culham on November 12, 2018 at 1:23PM

You may have a tougher time finding a new bae to keep you warm this cuffing season as our fears have finally been realized – Detroit is a pretty terrible place to be single. Though this is a sentiment that many of us have felt for years, at least now we can bemoan that our banishment to singledom is backed by data, according to a new study by WalletHub.

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson will rip apart your favorite movies at Detroit's Fox Theatre

by Jerilyn Jordan on November 12, 2018 at 11:12AM

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20 weird signs that mean you’re definitely from Detroit

on November 8, 2018 at 5:14PM

Ford is now in the e-scooter business

by Lee DeVito on November 8, 2018 at 2:54PM

If ride-share scooting is your thing, Detroit's got plenty of options now. The Motor City now offers scooters from three different e-scooter companies.

Michigan-startup launches DateAha! — a Yelp-like online dating extension

by Jerilyn Jordan on November 8, 2018 at 2:39PM

If you're single and looking to mingle, the idea of Yelp for humans might sound like a dream. Thanks to a new Ann Arbor-based browser extension DateAha!, it will soon be a reality.

25 places to show out-of-towners Detroit is actually cool

on November 8, 2018 at 12:37PM

Bad boy Martin Lawrence brings 'Lit AF' comedy tour to Detroit

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by Jerilyn Jordan on November 8, 2018 at 8:00AM

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Detroit's Bill Harris celebrates new collection with launch event at Detroit Public Library

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by Jerilyn Jordan on November 8, 2018 at 7:00AM

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Shakespeare in Detroit gives 'Twelfth Night' a jazz era twist

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by Jerilyn Jordan on November 7, 2018 at 11:00AM

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All of the cosplayers we saw at Detroit’s Youmacon 2018

on November 5, 2018 at 9:51AM