Michigan

Dark Michigan Links

• Detroit Gothic (dot) Net (aka DetGoth or DGN)
  
• New Goth City - Michigan
  
• Moonlit Michigan's Discord server

Dark Michigan Facebook Links

• Michigan Goth/Industrial
  
• The Midwest Goth/Industrial/EBM & Fetish Scene
  
• Gothic Community of Michigan
  
• Ann Arbor Goth Collective
  
• A2/Ypsi Gothic Gatherings
  
• West Michigan Goth/Industrial Complex
  
• Michigan goth vendors/etsy/ crafter's group and contacts group
  
• Traverse City Industrial/Electro/Goth Music Fans
  
• World Goth Day Mid Michigan
  
• Gothic Community of Grand Rapids, MI
  
• Gothic Grand Rapids
  
• Michigan-Midwest Witches Ball
  
• Dark Side of Northern Michigan
  
• MI Industrial - Goth Community

Weekly/Bi-Weekly Clubs & Events

Factory Mondays

When: Every Monday 9PM-2AM
Where: Necto
516 E.Liberty
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
About: Established in 2004, Factory is an internationally known Goth-Industrial night hosted by MC Yoda. In the booth the resident DJs Remnant and Jay Mysenthropia, along with rotating guest DJs 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. DJ Void 6, brings a new view on to a scene screaming for something new. Void 6's mixing, technique, and creativity bring a new element to old and new tracks.
DJs: Graphite, Jay Misenthropia, and various guest DJs
Cover: $3 entry or free with pass (sometimes more for concerts)
Door Policy: 18+
Drinks: All night special: $2 Labatt & $2 Vodka drinks
Directions: 516 E Liberty in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan between Thompson St. and Maynard St.
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 2022-03-12

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. Lighting in the back room is concert level, while the front room is good if you have epilepsy (fanciest thing is a mirror ball.)
DJs: Jay Misenthropia, with various guest DJs.
Door Policy: 18+ - $5-$10-$20 depending on the event. If you show up on a concert night I'm sorry.
Drinks: I don't drink, so I can't comment.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LelandCityClub
Last edited by: Scary Guy on 2022-03-12

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: Saturday from 6PM-9PM
Where: Ram's Horn
27235 Ford Rd.
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
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.
Last edited by: Scary Guy on 2021-06-14

Monthly Clubs & Events

Dis/Order

When: Third Friday of the month from 9PM-2AM
Where: The High Dive
11474 Joseph Campau Ave.
Hamtramck, MI 48212
Observations: DJ Pinknoise & DJ Mikey spin current post punk & dark wave (w/a few classics in the mix) in a beautiful gothy room with amazing craft cocktails! Dance to: Cold Cave, Joy Division, Drab Majesty, The Cure, Twin Tribes, Gary Numan, TR/ST, Korine, Boy Harsher, New Order, Actors, Bootblacks, Echo & the Bunnymen, IAMX, Panic Priest, Wingtips, Clan of Xymox, Bauhaus, Creux Lies & more! Features a rotating collective of Detroit area DJ's! 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.
Website: https://www.thehighdivedetroit.com
Last edited by: Scary Guy on 2022-03-12

Something Cold

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: 18+ or 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
Website: https://somethingcold.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somethingcold/
Last edited by: Scary Guy on 2022-03-12

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/