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Josh and Jase Plan ‘Exciting,’ ‘Bucket List Stuff’ for Detroit
Two British nationals lit up the internet when they arrived in Michigan last January. Now, after braving the elements and broadcasting their travels to...
12 Don’t-Miss Events in Metro Detroit in June
Film
June 5
Ernie & Emma with Special Guest Bruce Campbell: Actor, director, and writer Bruce Campbell will be on hand for this screening of his...
14 Pride Celebrations Taking Place in Metro Detroit
Ferndale Pride
The annual Ferndale Pride event strives to recognize and support all corners of the local LGBTQ+ communities. Enjoy live musical performances, drag shows,...
Best of Detroit 2026: Health & Beauty
Aesthetician
Winner: Kelsey Dorjevski (The Aesthetic Method), Ferndale; theaestheticmethod.com
Finalists: Alexa Prabel (Alexxa Esthetic), Brianna Sapienza (Belle Santa Medical Spa), Danielle HueVine (HueVine Wellness + MedSpa), Michele Kaminer...
Best of Detroit 2026: Services & Retail
Services
Afterschool program (non-school)
Winner: YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit, multiple locations; ymcadetroit.org
Finalists: Alternatives for Girls, Downtown Boxing Gym, Ernest T. Ford Recreation Center, Metro Detroit Youth ClubsAfterschool classes (non-school)
Winner:...
Charlotte: A Regal Visit to the Queen City
In early spring, as I leafed through my newly purchased copy of Eric Wareheim’s Steak House: The People, the Places, the Recipes, I was...
Best of Detroit 2026: Community & Sports
Community
Author
Winner: Mitch Albom; mitchalbom.com
Finalists: Brian Bartes, Josh Malerman, Kristy Robinett, Nandi Comer, Stephen Mack Jones, Viola Shipman (Wade Rouse)Bartender
Winner: Asher Miller (Grey Ghost); greyghostdetroit.com/team/asher-miller
Finalists: Ann...
Best of Detroit 2026: Arts & Entertainment
Arcade or entertainment venue
Winner: Barcade
Detroit; barcade.com
Finalists: Breakout Escape Rooms, Escape Room, Free Play Pinball Arcade, Offworld Arcade,Art fair
Winner: Ann Arbor Art Fair
Ann Arbor; theannarborartfair.com
Finalists: Art & Apples Festival,...
Mid-Century Detroit Photos by Norman Zadoorian on Display at Detroit Historical Museum
As an industrial photographer for Detroit Edison (now DTE Energy) where he was hired following his battle-scarred World War II service in the Philippines,...
Inside the CCS Student Exhibition: Process, Experimentation, and Detroit’s Next Generation of Artists
The annual Student Exhibition at the College for Creative Studies transforms the college into a massive gallery space each spring. It showcases work from emerging artists...
Best of Detroit 2026: Food & Drinks
Food
African food
Winner: Baobab Fare
Detroit; baobabfare.com
Finalists: Blue Nile, Fork In Nigeria, Maty’s African Cuisine, Yum Village
All night eatery
Winner: O.W.L.
Royal Oak; owlwoodward.com
Finalists: Detroit One Coney Island,...























