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Get Out: 'Food Matters' Screening, Cruise Gratiot and More
Other ideas for weekend fun include open mic night at the Coffee Beanery, a production of Shakespeare's "The Tempest" and a free boater safety class.
There are plenty of options this weekend for indoor and outdoor activities for all ages. Check out these ideas, leave a comment to add your own and then head out to have some fun.
Open Mic Night
When: 7-9 p.m. Thursday
Where: , 28557 Woodward Ave., Berkley
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Why go: Try out your original tunes in a low-pressure setting as Dave Falk hosts.
Cost: Free
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What else: Call 248-336-9930 or visit coffeebeanery.com for more information.
Screening of Food Matters
When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: , 118 N. Main St., Royal Oak
Why go: Royal Oak-based Regeneration Raw will host a screening of the documentary , followed by a question-and-answer session with David Wolfe, one of the film's stars and an authority on raw foods. Part of the proceeds from Thursay's ticket sales will benefit the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation.
Cost: $10
What else: Call 248-470-4290 or visit how2eatraw.com/index.htm for more information.
The Tempest
When: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday
Where: , Crooks Road at West 13 Mile Road in Royal Oak
Why go: Enjoy the Water Works Theatre Company's outdoor production of Shakespeare's The Tempest in the park. A concession stand will offer soft drinks, popcorn and prepackaged snacks.
Cost: $20
What else: Call 248-399-3727 or visit waterworkstheatre.com for more information. Click here to buy tickets. Dogs are not permitted.
Boater Safety Class
When: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Building 38E, Training Room, Pontiac
Why go: Earn a boater safety certificate during this Oakland County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit class. The certificate is required for anyone who wishes to operate a power boat or personal watercraft.
Cost: Free
What else: The class is open to anyone 12 and older. Call 248-858-7831 or visit oakgov.com/sheriff for more information.
Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
Where: Cruise from 14 Mile Road to Wellington Crescent in Clinton Township
Why go: Just can't wait for the Woodward Dream Cruise on Aug. 20? Then head east this weekend for a day of family fun during the Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise. More than 150,000 cruisers are expected to hit the strip, and there will be parties, food and live entertainment.
Cost: Free
What else: Call 586-212-1673 or visit ctgratiotcruise.com for more information.
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