'Artful' Exhibit, Book Debut and More in Ferndale This Weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend in or around Ferndale? Here are some ideas:

Ferndale

"Artful" Exhibition by Metro Detroit's Alice Frank at Lawrence Street Gallery

• 6 p.m. Friday, May 3
• Lawrence Street Gallery, 22620 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale
• "Artful,” a show of work by Metro Detroit artist Alice Frank, will be exhibited throughout May with an official opening 6-9 p.m. Friday.
• Free and open to public

Karoke with DJ Mike Shea

• 9 p.m. Friday, May 3
• Dino's Lounge, 22740 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale
• Free

Happy(ish) Book Launch and Staged Reading

• 8 p.m. Saturday, May 4
• Ferndale author Cara Trautman will debut her first original book Happy(ish) on Saturday with a special reading event.
• The Ringwald Theatre, 22742 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale
• $5

Nearby

Walk for Wishes benefitting Make-A-Wish

• 9 a.m. Saturday, May 4
• Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
• This non-competitive two-mile walk through the zoo will raise funds for Make-A-Wish Michigan. Walkers will enjoy a family-friendly day, refreshments and more.
• $15

Angiosarcoma Awareness 5K Road Race and Walk

• 9 a.m. Saturday, May 4
• Troy Athens High School, 4333 John R Road, Troy
• The purpose of this race/walk is to raise awareness and money to fund Angiosarcoma research. The race was set up by Ryan Humphrey, an Athens graduate who now suffers from Angiosarcoma.
• $30

22nd Annual Crop Walk

• 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5
• Greenfield Presbyterian Church, 2312 Greenfield Road, Berkley
• Berkley Crop Walk Against Hunger begins and ends at Greenfield Church and walkers can choose either a one-mile or five-mile route, with stops along the way at three participating churches.
• Free

2013 Walk Like MADD

• 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4
• Oakland Mall Shopping Center, 412 W 14 Mile Road, Troy
• This is a 5k non-competitive fundraising and awareness walk for Mothers Against Drunk Driving Michigan. Event includes fun activities, live entertainment and food.
• $20

Breathe Deep Michigan

• 9 a.m. Saturday, May 4
• Booth Park, North Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham
• This 5K (3.1 mile) untimed walk will raise money for critical lung cancer research. The course is friendly to strollers, wheelchairs and pets.
• $20

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