Art + Culture
Four things you could do if you’re not going to the Beyoncé concert
June 10, 2016·By BLAC Editorial
t may be a Tuesday night, but when Beyoncé is in town it’s practically a holiday. For those of us who couldn’t get our money right after her short-notice Super Bowl announcement, don’t put away y
June 10, 2016
t may be a Tuesday night, but when Beyoncé is in town it’s practically a holiday. For those of us who couldn’t get our money right after her short-notice Super Bowl announcement, don’t put away your freakum dress just yet. Here are four events you can check out on #beyday (or, as the rest of the world will call it, June 14).
Sing Beyoncé karaoke all night long
Briggs Sports Bar will have their “Beyoncélicious” theme night, replete with her music videos flowing all night at the bar. You can grab a pint of one of their 22 draft beers and let out your inner Sasha Fierce on the karaoke mic.
519 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit
6 p.m.-2 a.m.
Sip and soul
Keep it low-key at Acoustic Soul Sexy Time at Thomas Magee’s Sporting House Whiskey Bar. Dimming the lights every week for this event, you can sip on a drink while enjoying the soulful music and vibes.
1408 E. Fisher Freeway., Detroit
9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Partner yoga and beer
If you’ve got a yoga mat and a limber pal, you can take part in this social yoga experience at the Loving Touch. Hosted by Renegade Yoga, this event is suitable for beginners and serious yogis, alike. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale
7 p.m.
Take in some jazz in the park
The Carr Center is hosting the Obed Succari Trio for a performance in Harmonie Park as part of the center’s summer concert series. Best part: It’s free. You can catch Carr Center events in the park through August.
311 E. Grand River Ave., Detroit
6-8 p.m.
Every question deserves a better answer than a search result — here's where this story leads.
Why Every Metro Detroit Nonprofit Should Be Thinking About AI
How a local workshop is helping nonprofit leaders turn curiosity into practical action. For many nonprofit leaders, artificial intelligence still feels like something meant for Silicon Valley or Fortune 500 companies. It isn’t. Whether your organization has three employees or three hundred, AI is quickly becoming another tool that can help teams spend less time […]
Althea Gibson’s Second Act
Most people remember Althea Gibson as a tennis legend. Fewer know she also became the first Black woman to compete on the LPGA Tour, breaking another barrier and opening doors for generations of Black women golfers.
Detroit Jazz Festival 2026 Guide
A local guide to navigating the Detroit Labor Day weekend jazz celebration.
Help Us Get It Right
This coverage is a community project.
Spot something outdated? Know a person, business, or organization this story should connect to? A story we should tell next? It goes straight to our editors — privately.