With the weather heating up, you’re probably itching for something fun to do this weekend. Look no further! We’ve compiled a list of fun events in areas near you! If you attend an event listed here, tell us all about it.
Super Second Saturday Sale
Where: Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Date: July 9, 2011
Time: 9:30am—3:30pm
Adult books will be for sale today at the library. The first hour of the sale is for Friends of the Library members only, then the sale is open to the public.
Website: http://www.btpl.org
Phone: 248-642-5800
10th Annual Great Lakes Bat Festival
Where: Cranbrook, 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Date: July 9, 2011
Time: 10:00am—10:00pm
The 10th Annual Great Lakes Bat Festival will have live animals, activities, games for kids, and interactive exhibits. Don’t miss the end of the festival where you can watch bat scientists catch wild insect-eating bats while they forage for food. There will also be bald eagles, owls, and more. Janell Cannon, author of Stellaluna will also be in attendance.
Website: http://www.science.cranbrook.edu
Price: admission to museum
Cinema in the Street
Where: South Main Street – Downtown Clawson, Clawson, MI
Date: July 9, 2011
Time: 6:00pm
Tonight is the annual Cinema in the Street in downtown Clawson.
The performer’s class of Wunderground magic will entertain with their special magic style.
Back to the Future will be shown at dusk on South Main Street. Â Before the movie wear a 50′s costume to get a prize, enjoy a sock hop, free popcorn and more.
Don’t forget to bring a chair.
Features: Families, Free, Open to All, Outdoor
Website: http://downtownclawson.com/
Phone: 248-435-5299
Stitch the National 9/11 Flag
Where: The Jewish Community Center, 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Date: July 10, 2011
Time: 1:00pm—4:00pm
The National 9/11 Flag comes to Michigan today. The flag, which was destroyed in the collapse of the World Trade Center, is traveling across America where some people will be given the historic privilege to stitch it back to its original 13-stripe form.
Local heroes will be stitching it in the beginning of this afternoon. Stitching will then be open to the public until 4 p.m.
Website: http://national911flag.org/
Phone: 248.661.1000
Price: free
Oscar Memories and Dinner Buffet
Where: Palladium 12 Theatre, 250 N Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
Date: July 10, 2011
The Uptown Palladium is having an Oscar Memories and Dinner Buffet tonight. Today they will be showing 2 Oscar Winning Films: Million Dollar Baby and Lord of the Rings.
Included in your cost are the two movies and the dinner buffet, pop and popcorn.
Doors open at 1:30 p.m. with Million Dollar Baby being shown at 2 p.m.
The dinner buffet will be from 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Lord of the Rings will be shown at 6 p.m.
Website: http://www.uptownentertainment.com/
Phone: 248-723-6240
Price: $10
Creating a Container Water Garden Class
Where: 6370 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (English Gardens)
Date: July 9, 2011
Time: 11:00am
Container water gardening is a trendy new way to garden. Â If you want an easy way to get plants on your deck or patio looking sensational, the experts at the English Gardens will show you the ropes in the free class. !
Features: Free, Open to All
Website: http://www.englishgardens.com
Phone: 248-851-7506
Farmington Farmers and Artisans Market Opening
Where: Walter E. Sundquist Farmington Pavilion & Riley Park, Grand River Ave & Grove St, Farmington, MI 48336
Date: Weekly on Saturdays
Time: 9:00am—2:00pm
Next on: Saturday, July 9, 2011
Shop for Michigan produce, baked goods, locally-produced honey, hand-crafted soaps, fine art and jewelry and a variety of unique hand-crafted gift items at the Farmington Farmers & Artisans Market in downtown Farmington. These Saturday markets include special events, entertainment and much more. Visit downtownfarmington.org for more information.
Features: Families, Free, Kids, Open to All, Outdoor, Seniors, Teens
Website: http://www.downtownfarmington.org
Courtyard Garden Party
Where: Simply Chiropractic, 23023 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington, MI 48336
Date: July 10, 2011
Time: 2:00pm—4:00pm
Join us for music, relaxation, summer fun and delicious food from La Marsa. All ages welcome.
2-4pm Sun July 10th in the Courtyard of Farmington Professional Park
Features: Free, Open to All
Price: FREE
Parking Lot Sale For the Cure (Breast Cancer)
Where: Rochester First Church of the Nazarene, 1799 Walton Blvd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Date: July 9, 2011
Time: 9:00am—3:00pm
Parking Lot Sale for The Cure – Fight Against Breast Cancer.
Open to Public 9am- 3pm, Saturday, July 9, 2011 – No admission
Vendors are needed. Â $15 per space.
All rental proceeds will benefit, Chest Protectors, an officially registered team for the Susan G Komen, 3-day Walk for the Cure.
Please direct any questions to chestprotectors3day@gmail.com
www.the3day.org/goto/chestprotectors
Features: Families, Open to All
Website: http://www.the3day.org/goto/chestprotectors
Price: $15 per parking space rental, Free to public
Homestyle Vegan Cooking Class
Where: Whole Foods Markets, 2918 Walton Blvd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Date: July 9, 2011
Time: 12:00pm—2:00pm
Jenney Gordon, a local vegan cooking instructor, will teach you how to make vegan comfort food that you will love. Say adios to cholesterol, saturated fats, hormones and antibiotics. To register for this class, you can go to the website or the Customer Service desk inside of Whole Foods Market.
Features: Open to All
Website: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Phone: 248-371-1400
Price: $10 plus tax
Youth Theater Production of “Alice in Wonderland”
Where: Avon Players Theatre, 1185 Washington Rd, Rochester, MI 48306
Date: July 9, 2011
Time: 3:00pm
The Avon Players Theatre of Rochester will be putting on their rendition of Alice in Wonderland, starring the Avon Players Youth Theatre. This adaptation of the play will feature updated dialogue and music. The entire family will enjoy this production!
Features: Open to All
Website: http://www.avonplayers.org
Price: $10
Tickets: Buy Tickets
Summer Music Series at the Village of Rochester Hills
Where: The Village of Rochester Hills, 104 N Adams Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Date: Weekly on Saturdays
Time: 5:00pm—8:00pm
Next on: Saturday, July 9, 2011
The Village of Rochester Hills will be hosting a summer of music at their gazebo. Every Saturday through August 27, 2011, there will be a musical guest to entertain you. You can check the schedule of upcoming performances at the Village of Rochester Hills website on the Events Calendar.
Features: Free, Outdoor
Website: http://www.villageofrochesterhills.com
Phone: 248-375-9451
Rochester Grangers Old-Time Baseball
Where: Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester, MI 48307
Date: June 4, 2011 / July 10, 2011 / August 28, 2011
Time: 1:00pm
Next on: Sunday, July 10, 2011
Watch the Rochester Grangers play a game of old-fashioned base ball. For more on the Grangers, read this report.
Features: Free, Open to All, Outdoor
Comedy Night at Main Street Billiards
Where: Main Street Billiards, 215 S Main St, Rochester, MI 48307
Date: Weekly on Sundays
Time: 9:00pm—11:00pm
Next on: Sunday, July 10, 2011
Looking for something fun to do on a Sunday night this summer? Why not check out the comedy night at Main Street Billiards? There is NO cover charge! The comedy will be local Detroit talent.
Website: http://www.mainstreetbilliards.net
Phone: 248-652-8441
Summer Sounds at Partridge Creek
Where: The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038
Date: Weekly on Saturdays
Time: 4:00pm—8:00pm
Next on: Saturday, July 9, 2011
The Summer Sounds series is now going on at The Mall at Partridge Creek. Dine, shop, walk and enjoy live music 4-8 p.m. every Saturday:
June 18: Love Sick
June 25: Stereo Kings
July 2: Dave Hamilton
July 9: Big Will & The 360º Band
July 16: Rhythm Kings
July 23: Stereo Kings
July 30: Sun Messengers
August 6: The Brian Sheehan Band
August 13: Big Will & The 360º Band
August 20: Rhythm Gypsies
August 27: Merge
Sept. 3: Big Will & The 360º Band
(Schedule is tentative. Bands and dates may change. All entertainment is weather permitting.)
Features: Open to All, Outdoor
Sawdust Festival at Wolcott Mills
Where: Kunstman Rd & 30 Mile Rd, Ray, MI 48096 (Wolcott Mill Historic Center)
Date: July 10, 2011
Time: 1:00pm—4:00pm
Wolcott Mill Historic Center is holding a Sawdust Festival on July 10. Travel back to life in the 1850s when Michigan was still being settled by pioneers, with the forests being cleared to create farmland. Attend the event and try your hand at using a two-man saw, making rope, dipping candles and more. You’ll also hear pioneer stories, discover how cooking was done back in the old days, and much more. Kids can do “chores” and make a toy.
Event is $4 per person, and children 5 and under get in free. Questions? Call 586-749-5997.
Features: Families, Kids, Outdoor
Website: http://www.metroparks.com
Muddy Buddy Adventure Race
Where: Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Dr, Shelby Township, MI 48316
Date: July 10, 2011
It’s time for the Muddy Buddy obstacle race. Teams of two will navigate a 6- to 7-mile off-road course and five obstacles, alternating challenges in between biking and running.
For details and/or to sign up, click here.
Features: Outdoor
40th Annual Outdoor Royal Oak Art Fair
Where: Memorial Park, Woodward Ave & W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Date: July 9, 2011
Time: 10:00am—6:00pm
The 40th Annual Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair will take place today at Memorial Park. Â This juried fine art show offers attendees a chance to purchase one of a kind artworks. Â Artists offer a wide variety of ceramics, painting, fiber arts, photography, wood, glass, mixed media and more. Â Food vendors will be offering tasty treats.
Features: Open to All, Outdoor
Website: http://www.royaloakarts.com/artfair.html
Phone: 248.246.3180
Mosaic Youth Theater performs “Zoo Medley”
Where: Detroit Zoological Park, 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Date: July 10, 2011
Time: 12:00pm
The Mosaic Youth Theater will perform “Zoo Medleys” which use melodies of popular songs with words about the earth and its animals. Â The group will perform them at the front zoo entrance on the hours of 12 p.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.
Features: Free, Open to All
Website: http://www.detroitzoo.org/
Phone: 248.541.5717
Price: free with admission
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