Bats in Flight, 'Oklahoma' and More in Bloomfield This Weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend in or around Bloomfield Hills and Bloomfield Township? Here are some ideas:

Bloomfield area

Teen After Hours Event

• 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 12
• Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills
• Teens aged 13-19 are invited to compete with other teens for great prizes at the library's lock-in event.
• Free

Bloomfield Players Play Oklahoma

• 7 p.m. Friday, April 12
• Lahser Theatre, 3456 Lahser Road in Bloomfield Hills
• Bloomfield Community Theatre will bring Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical “Oklahoma” to the stage.
• Tickets $15

Bat Zone Tours

• 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13
• Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave in Bloomfield Hills
• Take a personal, behind the scenes tour with a bat expert at the Bat Zone and experience bats in flight, flying squirrels, owls, a two-toed sloth and see the largest species of bat in the world.
• $5

Nearby

Silhouette Artist Visit

• 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13
• The Purple Bear, 244 E Maple Road in Birmingham
• Joyce Redmond will hand-cut silhouettes, which will be mounted on white or off white backing, signed by the artist and dated. Appointments encouraged.
• $22

Charity Date Auction for Operation Smile

• 6 p.m. Saturday, April 13
• CJ Mahoney's, 2511 Livernois Road in Troy
• Bid on a date with some of the most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes in Troy and the surrounding area, including local firefighters and police officers.
• $10

Gardenia Bluegrass & Roots Festival

• 6 p.m. Saturday, April 13
• Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak
• Featuring a selection of cutting-edge roots and jam bands.
• Event proceeds will benefit Camp Casey.
• Tickets $25

Beer tasting with Great Lakes Brewery

• 6 p.m. Friday, April 12
• At 8° Plato Beer Company, 611 W 9 Mile Road in Ferndale
• Come sample and learn about beers fro Great Lakes Brewery, Cleveland Ohio.

• 11 a.m. Saturday, April 13
• 3601 W 13 Mile Road in Royal Oak
• Information, tours, prizes and mini-classes on comfort measures in labor, infant massage, what to do if your child is choking and more.
• Free

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