Michigan

Dark Michigan Links

• Detroit Gothic (dot) Net (aka DetGoth or DGN)
  
• New Goth City - Michigan

Dark Michigan Facebook Links

• Michigan Goth/Industrial
  
• [https://www.facebook.com/groups/744897128928266/ MI Industrial - Goth Community
• The Midwest Goth/Industrial/EBM & Fetish Scene
  
• Gothic Community of Michigan
  
• Michigan-Midwest Witches Ball
  (Warren, MI)
• [https://www.facebook.com/groups/538612259597189/ Michigan goth vendor's/etsy/crafter's group and contacts group
  
• Detroit Gothic Community
  
• Detroit Goth Network
  
• DetroitGothic.net
  
• Old School Detroit Punk/Goth/Rockabilly
  
• Ann Arbor Goth Collective
  
• A2/Ypsi Gothic Gatherings
  
• West Michigan Goth/Industrial Complex
  
• World Goth Day Mid-Michigan
  
• Gothic Community of Grand Rapids, MI
  
• Goth Grand Rapids
  
• Goths of Muskegon
  
• The Darkness Underground Hosts goth events in Muskegon
  
• Traverse City Industrial/Electro/Goth Music Fans
  
• Dark Side of Northern Michigan
  
• Central Michigan Goth/Industrial Collective
  
• Dark Side of the UP
  

Weekly/Bi-Weekly Clubs & Events

Factory Mondays

When: Every Monday 9PM-2AM
Where: Necto
516 E.Liberty
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Directions: Downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan between Thompson St. and Maynard St.
About: Established in 2004, Factory is an internationally known Goth-Industrial night. In the booth are resident DJs Jay Mysenthropia and Remnant, along with rotating guest DJs that spin Industrial, Synthpop, Aggrotech, Alternative & EBM in the Main Room. In the Red Room there is also music some may be interested in as well. Best known for it's unique theme parties, among the annual favorites are Halfway to Halloween and the Goth Prom. Factory has brought in special guest DJs such as Andy Laplegua, Ronan Harris, Twiggy Ramirez, Mark Jackson, Joe Letz, Nero Bellum and END: the DJ. They have hosted numerous live concerts as well under the Factory banner. Artists that have performed live include: VNV Nation, Combichrist, Aesthetic Perfection, Faderhead, X-Rx, BlakOpz, Suicide Commando, Icon Of Coil, Panic Lift, Surgyn, Straftanz, [:SITD:], and Mindphazer.
Observations: The rebrith of an Ann Arbor legend, Industrial Monday's at the Necto. State of the Art lighting, sound, and video, immersing the crowd in soul-pounding industrial, gothic, new romantic, and more.
DJs: Jay Misenthropia, Remnant, and various guest DJs
Cover: $5 entry or free with pass (sometimes more for concerts)
Door Policy: 18+
Drinks: All night special: $2 Labatt & $2 Vodka drinks
Phone (club line/event info): 734-994-5436
Phone (office M-F 1PM-4PM): 734-994-5835
Email: info@necto.com / booking@necto.com
Website: https://www.necto.com/factory-monday.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FactoryAtNecto/
Last edited by: Scary Guy on 2024-07-18

Goth Night

When: Friday/Saturday, though it skips around, usually weekly though depending on other events. 9PM-3:30AM
Where: Leland City Club
400 Bagley Street
Detroit, MI 48226
Observations: Detroit's oldest dark alternative nights running since 1983! Crowd and staff are friendly but professional. Has two very large sound systems on two very large dance-floors with different DJs each. Really more of an Emo night these days. Lighting in the back room is concert level, while the front room is a little less intense.
DJs: Jay Misenthropia, with various guest DJs.
Door Policy: 18+ - $10 if the front room is open $20 if both rooms are open. If you show up on a concert night I'm sorry.
Drinks: I don't drink, so I can't comment.
Website: https://lelandcityclub.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LelandCityClub
Last edited by: Scary Guy on 2024-07-18

Industrial's Not Dead / Thirst Wave

When: Friday/Saturday It skips around, usually bi-weekly though on one or the other. 9PM-2AM.
Where: Small's
10339 Conant
Hamtramck, MI 48212
Observations: These nights focus on either new school (IinD) or old school (TW) goth. Sometimes they combine the nights into one as well. DJs: Pleasure Kitten, Aaron Hingst, and DJ Elektrosonik, sometimes with various guests.
Door Policy: $5, 18+
Drinks: $2 Wells and Domestics Until 10pm. $1 Off Tallboys all night.
Phone: (313) 873-1117
Website: http://smallsbardetroit.com
Last edited by: Scary Guy on 2021-06-14

The Gathering

When: Saturdays from 6PM-9PM
Where: IHOP
24140 Ford Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 481277
Observations: NOT A CLUB NIGHT! This is just a hang out hosted by DetroitGothic(dot)Net where people eat and talk (but hopefully not at the same time.) Not exactly kid friendly, but everyone is welcome. For more info please check their website.
Website: https://www.detroitgothic.net/forum/5-nightlife-events-concerts/
Last edited by: Scary Guy on 2022-11-18

Monthly Clubs & Events

Black Planet

Date: Second Saturday of the month (usually) Hours: 9PM-2AM
Where: The High Dive
11474 Joseph Campau Ave.
Hamtramck, MI 48212
Observations: An actual goth night where DJ Saint and Justin Carver spin vinyl records for your listening pleasure. There is a pool table if you play.
Cover: $5
Door Policy: 21+. Proof of vaccination or negative test required for entry.
Drinks: Pricey, but good. No free refills on soda.
Venue Website: https://www.thehighdivedetroit.com
Last edited by: Scary Guy on 2024-07-18

Something Cold

NEEDS UPDATING! When: The Third Saturday of the month, 10PM-2AM.
Where: The UFO Factory
110 Trumbull Street
Detroit, MI 48216
Observations: Minimal-synth, Industrial, Coldwave and traditional EBM. So much fog that visibility is about five feet in front of you.
DJs: Justin Carver with various guests
Cover: No cover (unless bands)
Door Policy: 21+
Drinks: I don't drink so I have no info.
eMail: somethingcold313@gmail.com
General Manager contact: Dion D. Fischer
Email: ufofactory@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somethingcold/
Last edited by: Scary Guy on 2022-12-18

Chaos

When: Monthly
Where: Papa Pete's
502 S. Burdick Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Hours: 9PM-1:45AM
Cost: $5
Door Policy: 18+/21+ to drink (with I.D.).
Dress code: Not enforced but proper scene attire is encouraged and expected.
DJ: Wyrmwood
https://www.facebook.com/ChaosKalamazoo/

reVamp

When: Monthly
Name of the night: reVamp
Club Name & Address:Billy's Lounge in Eastown
1437 Wealthy St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-2716
DJs: DJ Kermit | DJ Nurse Jane | DJ Silvahalo
Cover: $10
URLs: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552025931834

CHVRCH

When: Monthly
Name of the night: CHVRCH
Club Name & Address:Turnstiles
526 Stocking Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
DJs: Rev. Worm and Sister Malum
Cover: $5 cover
Drinks: Don't drink? Don't despair. Turnstiles has an amazing assortment of food and mocktails that won't leave you wanting.
Door Policy: Doors at 8PM, 21+
URLs: https://www.facebook.com/CHVRCH.GR

The Dark Art of Michigan

Monthly events, roughly
Lansing, MI
The Dark Art of Michigan is a group of like minded artists of many different mediums coming together to express their love for the Dark side of life.
darkartmichigan@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/DarkArtMichigan

Midnight Mass

When: Monthly
Name of the night: Midnight Mass
Club Name & Address: The Exchange of Lansing, 314 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
Observations: Bring your dark hearts and dance the night away to classic and new Goth, Industrial, Synthwave, Darkwave, EBM, Synth-Pop, 80's, and more! Lansing's only Goth Night Returns once again to cloak The Exchange in dark and heavy beats.
DJs: Mary X, VividWitch
Cover: No cover.
Door Policy: Music starts at 8pm and will end at midnight!
Drinks: There will be drink specials.
Directions: There is parking in the back of the building and front.
Email: digital.black.maryx@gmail.com
Phone: (517) 319-4500
Website: https://www.facebook.com/djmaryx
URLs:
https://www.facebook.com/ExchangeLansing
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555064703967

Crypt

When: Quarterly
Name of the night: Crypt
Club Name & Address: Historic Masonic Temple, 700 N Madison Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Observations: A place where bats young and old can gather and enjoy the sights and sounds of goth culture.
DJs: DJ Mary X
Cover: $20 cover charge, at the door and online
Door Policy: Ages 16+
Drinks: They have some deliciously dark mocktails for you to enjoy.
Note: Please note that due to stairs leading to the front door, as well as to the restrooms, our building is not yet accessible to all.
Email: erica@hmtbc.org
Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091743751848
URLs: https://www.hmtbc.org/