5 Things You Should Know This Weekend in Berkley, Huntington Woods

Find out what's happening the weekend of Aug. 1-4 in Berkley and Huntington Woods and leave a comment if you have an event to share.

1. Shakespeare in the Park will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, through Saturday, Aug. 3, and 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4., at Starr Jaycee Park in Royal Oak. The outdoor professional theatre event will feature The Merry Wives of Windsor and Much Ado About Nothing. Tickets are $8-$20.
   
2. Blackthorn will play Celtic music at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at O'Mara's Irish Restaurant in Berkley. Cover costs $5; call 248-399-6750 or click here to make a dinner reservation.
3. The Berkley Dad's Club announces the Berkley 9U Cubs will hold tryouts from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, and noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at Community Field 3 at the Berkley Community Center. Players may not be older than 9 as of April 30, 2014. E-mail Tony Flanagan at Flanagan.Anthony04@gmail.com for more information.
4. The Oak Park Summer Splash will kick off at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Oak Park Community Pool. The event will include swimming, music, games and more.
5. The Oak Park Art (OPA!) Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Oak Park Community Center. The event will feature glass artists, fiber artists, photographers, ceramic artists, painters, jewelers, sculptors and mixed media artists.