Something fun, unique and free to check out. There are QR codes for donation. They host different…read moreartists and do community events occasionally!

Honestly thought this place was going to be interesting and fun but it was very small located in…read morethe heart of Hamtramck and very unique but could tell they had kind of let the place fall apart. But still a experience at least stop by and see for yourself. Does have a strong artistic vibe.

It was a quick graffiti walk, but it was neat and colorful. We found one of the local artists…read morealong the way and they gave us fliers for the upcoming events. We didn't see the whole alley as there was some riffraff under the bridge, but what we did see what pretty cool

It's a snowy Monday on December 25 and hubby and I are on the lookout for graffiti art. We plugged…read morein the address in our GPS but we ended up in a residential area. Hubby drove further down Wyandotte St. toward Downtown Windsor and we spotted the graffiti on our left. It was a perfect time to cruise the alleyway because the majority of people were still at home, and most businesses were closed for the day. To get to the beginning of the alley look for the Tessonics building on the corner of Wyandotte St E and Ouellette Ave, drive to the parking lot behind the building; you'll be able to spot graffiti alley from there. You can either drive or walk through, but keep in mind traffic is suppose to travel Northwest from Wyandotte St W to Park St W. Not a destination place but a nice stop to appreciate some cool graffiti art when you're in downtown Windsor.

I hadn't been to Theatre Bizarre in a couple of years but this year was aces. Adding a second night…read morereally seemed to alleviate a lot of the congestion I spoke about in my first review. It was way easier to get from one place to another this time, despite it being sold out, and I never felt crushed or overwhelmed like I had in the past. Performers were still incredible and the set up is just visually stunning. I spent a lot of the night just taking video or pictures, I just couldn't help myself! It's all so so cool. The only complaint I have from this year is the line to get in was wild. We had tickets and it still took an hour to get in. Maybe because we came at peak time around 9pm? But I was a doozy. Luckily they make the line engaging with performers out front. It helped that this year was a warm night. When it's cold it's not so fun! But either way, it's a blast to watch all the costumes walk by and chat with fellow attendees in line, so while it's kind of a bummer standing outside for so long it could definitely be worse! If you've never been, mark you calendars for October 2018. It's something everyone in the Detroit area should experience at least once!

Just plain fun. Spooky, creative, entertaining as hell. Hope to go again if it ever returns.read more

Must see spot in the city. The artists rotate and with each rotation is a great party hosted in the…read moregallery. The building itself is beautiful and just a short stumble from the Sheds in Eastern Market. My favorite night of all my experiences at RBHOA was the Secret Walls live mural competition. It was an amazing night where (4) teams of 3-4 artists painted murals to be judged at the conclusion of the night by the crowd. Amazing to see the artists at work. Being that the building and events are sponsored by Red Bull there is always all you can drink Vodka Redbulls (plus a few other selections, miller light, gin & tonic, etc.) Great experience every visit. This is definitely a spot I like to introduce slowly to friends from outside of the city.

One of my favorite parts of Detroit's art scene. Red Bull HoA selects resident artists that rotate…read morethrough the studio, where they focus on producing what they love and then displaying it to the public on Saturdays during the Eastern Market. The building is basically a gentrified warehouse and the first floor is where the residents work. If you go on a Saturday, you can hang out with the resident artists and talk with them as they paint, etc. After that, head downstairs to the gallery. There, completed works are displayed next to a tiny number on a thumb tack that you can use to look up each work's price if you are interested. You can browse the whole gallery in about ten minutes, but the art in invariably outstanding and I highly recommend it. It draws from a lot of College of Creative Studies talent in Detroit, and a lot of the art has contemporary and urban undertones. I've heard that they also throw parties about once a month. I can't go to the one in July, but will update this review as soon as I'm able to attend! Stop by the Red Bull House of Art whenever you are in the Eastern Market!

Do you know how lucky we are to have such a wonderful holiday pop up in the heart of downtown…read moreDetroit? Because WE ARE! Starting in mid-December (through the first week of January), Cadillac Square is taken over by a beautifully constructed set of glass walled shops housing popups from wonderful local business, from brick and mortar shops a curating a specific experience (like the POST sponsored gift wrapping area) to local brands without storefronts showcasing their wares, there's plenty to see here. I popped in last week and saw so many wonderful things, from artisan snacks from Folk, pet friendly items, baking supplies, (I may have dropped a pretty penny on their beautiful sprinkles), accessories made from reclaimed wood, gifts for kiddos, hair products, permanent jewelry, board games, and so much more (see all the vendors for 2023 here https://www.deckedoutdetroit.com/winter-markets). And the vast majority of the businesses are women and/or Black-owned! Oh, and there are delicious smelling Belgian waffles, though I had just come from dinner and was too full to enjoy that particular offering. In addition to the markets you can enjoy the Cadillac Lounge, a cozy pop up ski lodge with seasonal food and beverages, loads of vignettes to take holiday photos at, and the Monroe Winter Midway which has an arcade, a massive arctic slide, bumper cars, art installations, concessions, and more. Oh yeah, and there's the skating rink and the massive lit tree and menorah across the road in Campus Martius. Weekends get pretty batty here but hours extend later into the evening. But if you're able to make it on a weeknight I recommend that as you'll likely have an easier time navigating all the fun things without the crowds.

I'm jealous! I can't stop thinking: "how will I bring this model to Indy?"... watch out, ya'll, I'm…read moreserious. There are so many things to celebrate about this new holiday tradition in the heart of downtown Detroit: -fun fact from my research: 22 of the 30 local makers represented in the glass greenhouse booths are minority owned businesses (yeah!) -the Cadillac Lounge tent is home to stunning clusters of couches, long communal tables, woodland decor, heaters, a long bar filled with hot cocktail options (shout out for the delicious hot Toddy) and eats from a local restaurant like butternut squash soup -outdoor ice skating rink standing in the shadow of the huge and gorgeous twinkling tree -Christmas music playing for all to hear -family friendly options like Jenga and event programming for the kiddos -twinkling lights over the streets leading up to the market

BURN IN HELL Or at…read moreleast while attached to a hearse. The man that designed this custom built bar and grill does just that at least once a year when he treks with the trailer to Hell, Michigan with his "open casket" grill. The grill, which was built over the course of 80 to 100 hours at The TechShop of Allen Park, is made out of a modified casket. The shell of the casket is mounted to a portable tow-behind trailer, so it draws onlookers when being transported behind a hearse, but with no visible tie-downs. (Video of the creator talking about the grill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0RXI8DHWgo) It contains a four-burner stainless steel grill that boasts 48,000 Btu of power. It boasts 496 square inches of cooking space, with electronic ignition and porcelain-coated, heavy-gauge wire cooking grates and a 20-pound propane tank. The other half of the casket includes a marine style waterproof radio and a 27-gallon cooler with built-in drainage features. Of course, the grill wouldn't be complete without tools that all have "Open Casket Bar and Grill" laser etched into their handles, and custom-made salt and pepper shakers. Why a hearse? Because the creator, Steven Frye, is also the founder of the Nightmare Cruisers Hearse Club for car enthusiasts. The club boasts more than 120 members, mostly from around Michigan, though some join from across the country. "We like to get together and do the cruises," Frey said. "When we do these cruises, we like to hang out with our friends, old friends and new friends. Anyone that has a hearse is welcome to join us, even if you are just a hearse enthusiast." Frey first bought his hearse to promote a product, "Dr. Frybrain's Pumpkin Embalmer," though most people thought it was just a name for his hearse, rather than an actual product. After a couple of years of explaining the product on the car, Frey grew tired of answering questions and instead just painted over the advertising. For a time, the club also held the record for most hearses assembled in a parade in 2011. Frey said the rule for any gathering of cars is that is has to be a parade; otherwise, the record would be held by the manufacturer. "We held the record for about 11 months," he said. "Then a group in the Netherlands broke the record. Almost all of them were 'in the business,' though. Only three of our hearses were owned by funeral homes.

This is awesome! I…read morehave seen this set up at the different car cruises around town, and I also saw it out at Hell Creek Ranch last year. The attention to detail is very professional. I've seen other casket grills, and none of them even compare. This one looks like it came direct from the factory. No other casket grill has a built in cooler, or on-board tunes! They normally only cook for club members, but you can generally get a casket-grilled hot dog for a donation to charity! Well done!

Hamtramck Banksy Authenticated…read more (Posted on April 1, 2014 by Hillary) A stencil on the corner of Sobieski and Commor in Hamtramck was painted by none other than British street artist Banksy. This work is based on an earlier piece, "Laugh Now", commissioned for a Brighton night club in 2002. The new message can only be a reference to the 555 Gallery and their intention to sell part of a wall taken from the Packard Plant in Detroit. We couldn't believe it either, but when we heard from a friend of a friend that Banksy had again visited Detroit to make a statement about "commercialism, capitalism and the mechanics of the art market", we sent a request to Pest Control, a service that issues certificates on behalf of the artist. Despite their promise of a "lengthy and challenging process", they were quick to reply in this case. "Graffiti art has a hard enough life as it is - with council workers wanting to remove it and kids wanting to draw moustaches on it, before you add hedge-fund managers wanting to chop it out and hang it over the fireplace." "For the sake of keeping all street art where it belongs I'd encourage people not to buy anything by anybody unless it was created for sale in the first place." This entry was posted in Hamtramck by Hillary. This proved to be an April Fool's joke, but we had tons of fun visiting and discussing Albert Kahn, the Packard Plant, Banksy, the Packard Banksy, the 555 Gallery, and this "Banksy".

The Z-Lot and it's adjoining alley, know as the Belt is a great place in Detroit to enjoy a wealth…read moreof public art, something the city has a lot of. Both the Z-Lot and the Belt Alley contain a wide range of artwork, from artists around the globe. A lot of it is quite edgy,fun and colorful. This is one of those unusual places I enjoy visiting in cities. The Belt Alley also has an outdoor bar called the Skip. The Z-Garage has artwork on all it's floors and you don't have to park there to see it. The view from the top of this parking lot is awesome. You get an amazing view for free. You can see many city sites from here. It is a must see point for great pictures. On a Sunday evening, this garage is reasonably priced at $10. We were able to park, and walk all the levels to see the murals. The garage is split, and you can cross over between levels 4-10. The view from the top is pretty great, too.

Total rip off for Tigers games.. made the mistake of passing all the lots near Comerica advertising…read more$40 parking specifically bc I thought the Z Lot would be more reasonable - nope, surprise! $60 "event rate" taped over the usual rates. Will go out of my way to NOT park here going forward. What a money grab.

Detroit skyline mural is just what the tieless says. It is the Detroit skyline depicted inside the…read morewords of "Detroit". Located at the top of what appears to be a Sphere shaped concrete amphitheater in the super cool and impressive hart plaza in downtown Detroit. Located in about the dead center of all the doll sites of hart plaza me and my family poses for some touristy and fun photo ops in front of this mural after we discovered hart plaza while walking the surroundings are of our nearby hotel. Overall we had fun with this and it was a cool pice. Very well done and large and located in a cool spot and backdrop. Made for perfect photo ops for our little mini vacation.

I absolutely LOVE Kaws & if I'm in a city country or state that has a Kaws statue I will be there…read more The waiting statue is so cool. It's in front of the building for all to see.

This 17-foot statue titled "Waiting" was created by contemporary artist Kaws and is a popular…read moreattraction overlooking Campus Martius Park. It was made from 2 tons of bronze, it's a towering artistic accomplishment that commands attention yet blends in with the greater urban landscape thanks to its subtle black patina finish set against the grey modernist architecture here.