Whether it’s gravity-defying dirt-bike stunts or Latin beats that catch your eye, we’ve got something for everyone this week in Metro Detroit.

Upcoming events (March 26- Apr. 2)

Joyce Manor 

Majestic Theatre

March 27

$33+

Joyce Manor returns to the mitten this weekend as part of their tour for their recent album I Used To Go To This Bar. The California-based pop-punk band has awarded us with their first record in 4 years and it’s time to show our appreciation with a few mosh pits. This time around, they’re also joined by emerging bands Militarie Gun, Teen Mortgage and Combat. So get out there, kiss your partner, throw a few elbows and have a beer as the rock fuels your heart, just don’t have too many, you wouldn’t want a… constant headache. The show begins at 6 p.m. 

Monster Energy Supercross Championship  

Ford Field

March 28

$33+

Take a ride over to Ford Field this weekend to bear witness to superhuman stunts in round 11 of the Monster Energy Supercross Championship. If motorsports is what you crave, this event has your name carved into it. From high-stakes jumps to whisky-throttle levels of fast-paced racing, if there’s a feat of courage to be accomplished on a bike, it’s going down here. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. 

Latin Night 

Big Pink

March 27

$23

Mexicantown may be on the Westside, but Latin music is practically pouring out of the Eastside this weekend at Big Pink. DJ IZA and SWDEJAY are spicing things up with sounds of Reggaeton, salsa, bachata and more, so kick off your chanclas and lace up those Cortez’s because this set is about to have you grooving to dembow for a week straight once it’s over. The event begins at 10 p.m. and goes until 2 a.m. 

The Back Alley 

The Loving Touch

March 26

$26+

Stroll over to Ferndale this Friday and get lost The Back Alley. Preferably the music and not that one spot off 9 Mile and Woodward, but that’s a story for another day. The Chicago indie-rock quintet is on tour and they’re enlisting local band Moravian to help them get their footing. Bring a friend, partner or buy a 12 oz aluminum companion and get set to boogie. The show begins at 7 p.m. and is $5 extra for those under 21.  

MNTRA 

TV Lounge

March 28 

$17+

Channel surf over to TV Lounge in downtown Detroit and get ready to open the Pandora’s box of electronic music. MNTRA is spinning his Detroit debut this Saturday and you’re not going to miss it. From drum & bass to house, get ready for your chest to feel the pulse with some funkadelic, genre-fluid grooves. This set will also be opened by DJs sillygirlcarmen, JMT, Britty and JUNYXX. The event begins at 9 p.m.  

Vibrations 

Spot Lite

March 27

$17

If you’re searching for DJ sets but aren’t feeling akin to the sounds of the south, we’ve still got your back. Spot Lite is hosting vinyl sets from Rick Wilhite, Delano Smith, Norm Talley and dej.y this weekend, so be sure to keep a few extra dollars in your pocket in case you see a record in their shopping section and get ready to enjoy a cocktail while the turntable whisks you away to a realm where you don’t have work on Monday. The event begins at 8 p.m. and goes until 2 a.m. 

Latin Jazz Ensemble and Band 

Varner Recital Hall

March 27

$10

The Oakland University Latin Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band is coming together this weekend in Rochester for a performance encompassing both classic and contemporary big band works. From drums that soothe your soul to horns that ease your mind, the spirit of jazz is proving to be alive and well here in Southeast Michigan. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Sponge  

Firehouse Pub

March 28

$47

Relive the 90s this weekend and get the mini touring experience with Sponge. The Detroit-based rock band is throwing three shows across Metro Detroit. Not only does one ticket get you access to all three venues, but you’ll be riding with the band from one to the next on their tour bus! They’re set to hit Kuhnhenns, Diesel Concert Lounge and Firehouse Pub. The event begins at 7 p.m. and the bus is slated to leave from the starting location at 8:30 p.m. 

This episode of Big Sonic Heaven featured the latest from Nation of Language, Morrissey, Hatchie, Stereolab, and another track from Whitelands new album “Sunlight Echoes.”

We also heard a couple of great Alex Chilton and Cole Porter covers by This Mortal Coil and Sinead O’Connor, respectively, and, of course, a whole bunch of shoegaze, dreampop, and post-punk classics.

See the playlist below and hear this episode on demand for two weeks at wdet.org or via the WDET app.

• “In A Lonely Place” – New Order
• “Purple” – She’s green
• “Silhouette” – Nation of Language
• “Last Night” – Lush
• “I Am No God, an Effigy” – Whitelands
• “Life in Mono” – Mono
• “Want You” – Deary
• “Kangaroo” – This Mortal Coil
• “This Is Not a Drill” – Lanterns on the Lake
• “Make-up is a lie” – Morrissey
• “Crystal Wrists” – Peter Murphy
• “You Do Something to Me” – Sinead O’ Connor
• “In A Manner Of Speaking” – Martin L. Gore
• “Give up the Ghost” – Minor Victories
• “Apart” – The Cure
• “Little Galaxy” – Silk Daisys
• “Crank” – Catherine Wheel
• “Flowing” – Cigarettes for Breakfast
• “Musette And Drums” – Cocteau Twins
• “Familiar” – Piroshka
• “Come Alive” – Nitzer Ebb
• “Carousel” – Hatchie
• “Ace of Hz” – Ladytron
• “Magic Doors” – Portishead
• “Consequence.” – The Notwist
• “Fed Up With Your Job” – Stereolab
• “Up the Down Escalator” – The Chameleons
• “Here Is The House” – Depeche Mode
• “Warmth” – Glazyhaze
• “San Geronimo” – Red House Painters
• “Slomo” – Slowdive
• “The Worst Taste In Music” – The Radio Dept.
• “Glimpse” – The Giraffe Told Me in My Dream
• “Open Mind” – Moev