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Weekend Planner: Art Exhibit, Zombies on the Big Screen, Mushroom Walk and More
Other ideas include a free seminar on fall planting or a show at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle.
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.
Emily Vastbinder: Paintings, Drawings & Sculpture
When: Ongoing through Sept. 22
Where: , 26415 Scotia, Huntington Woods
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Why go: "I enjoy discovering the synthesis between ideas ... any and all ideas that 'stick' or haunt me, or has repetition in my own life," says artist Emily Vastbinder, who studied at College for Creative Studies and lives in Detroit.
Cost: Free
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What else: Call 248-581-2696 for more information.
Michigan-Made Movie Premier – Zombie Apocalypse: Redemption
When: Doors open at 8 p.m.; film starts at 9:30 pm. Thursday, Friday
Where: , 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale
Why go: Check out the Michigan-made movie Zombie Apocalypse: Redemption, an end-of-the-world tale that pits humans against zombies.
Cost: $5
What else: Adults 21 and older are welcome. Call (248) 544-3030 or visit themagicbag.com/welc.htm for more information.
Michael Kosta at Mark Ridley's
When: 8 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m., 10:30 p.m. Friday; 8 p.m., 10:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: , 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak
Why go: Kosta recently performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and did his first Comedy Central Presents show. You can hear him on the nationally syndicated The Bob and Tom Radio Show on XM radio. Paul Piziks will be the opening act.
Cost: $10-$18
What else: Call 248-542-9900 or visit comedycastle.com/index.html for more information.
Fall Magic Container Gardening
When: 10 a.m. Saturday
Where: , 4901 Coolidge Hwy., Royal Oak
Why go: Learn about new varieties of cold-tolerant annuals and perennials, as well as how to plan, plant and maintain flowers in outdoor pots.
Cost: Free
What else: Call 248-280-9500 or visit englishgardens.com for more information.
Nature Society Annual Mushroom Walk
When: 2 p.m. Saturday
Where: , Marais Avenue and Lexington Boulevard, Royal Oak
Why go: Join North American Mycological Association member Diane Pruden during the Royal Oak Nature Society's annual Mushroom Walk at Tenhave woods to identify mushrooms and fungi.
Cost: Free
What else: Call 248-246-3380, email naturesociety@ci.royal-oak.mi.us or visit ci.royal-oak.mi.us/portal/community-links/nature-society for more information.
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