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Detroit Local Buzz

Things to do inDetroit, MI

Real Local Buzz from Detroit venues — recurring weekly finds plus upcoming events, with direct source links so you can confirm the latest details.

Food Specials · 9Comedy & More · 2Karaoke · 2Live Music · 2Dancing · 1Trivia · 1Watch Parties & Events · 1

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9 local picks

Events & activities around Detroit

A focused snapshot of what is worth checking out — recurring trivia, karaoke, open mics, game nights, live music, comedy, and other local finds.

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Comedy & MoreWeekly

Free year-round Saturday group run at 8 AM with 3, 6 and 10 mile options.

RUNdetroit

Every Saturday
8 AM
1948 Division St, Detroit, MI 48207
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Comedy & MoreWeekly

Tuesday 6 PM social group run, usually 4–6 miles, followed by food. Weekly meetup location rotates; check organizer.

Detroit Downtown Runners & Walkers

Every Tuesday
6 PM
Detroit metro, rotating Tuesday start location
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KaraokeWeekly

Clubhouse Karaoke on Wednesdays from 9 PM to midnight.

Gilly's Clubhouse

Every Wednesday
9 PM – 12 AM
1550 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
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Live MusicWeekly

ELIXIR with John Ryan & Geo: weekly Thursday live music, 8 PM-midnight, no cover, 21+.

Northern Lights Lounge

Every Thursday
8 PM – 12 AM
660 W Baltimore St, Detroit, MI 48202
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Live MusicWeekly

In Transit with Sean Blackman: Tuesdays 7–10 PM, 21+, no cover. Weekly residency.

Northern Lights Lounge

Every Tuesday
7 PM – 10 PM
660 W Baltimore St, Detroit, MI 48202
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Watch Parties & EventsWeekly

Free 313 Comedy — Sunday stand-up showcase at 7 PM, with weekly rotating performers. Check the venue calendar for the latest lineup.

Detroit Shipping Company

Every Sunday
7 PM – 8 PM
474 Peterboro St, Detroit, MI 48201
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9 weekly deals

Detroit food specials

Weekly food and drink deals worth knowing about, pulled from verified Local Buzz sources.

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Food SpecialsWeekly

Monday-Friday happy hour: $8 mac and cheese balls, beef sliders, or bourbon BBQ wings.

Fixins Soul Kitchen Detroit

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
3 PM – 6 PM
1435 Randolph St, Detroit, MI 48226
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Food SpecialsWeekly

Mussel Madness Monday: all-you-can-eat mussels for $22.95.

Cadieux Cafe

Every Monday
4300 Cadieux Rd, Detroit, MI 48224
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