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The Future is Now: Psychic Fair this Weekend in Troy

Here are five options for you in the city this weekend, including the Michigan Psychic Fair.

I can hear your giant sigh of relief. It's Friday! The weekend is here. All week long we have been counting down the days to help you plan your weekend with options of events to attend.

Here's a recap:

Michigan Psychic Fair

Find out what's happening in Troyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • When: 12 noon-6 p.m. on Sunday
  • Where: Quality Inn Hotel (2537 Rochester Ct., Troy)
  • Cost: $5
  • Why Go: The Michigan Psychic Fair has been around for about 15 years to help regulars and first-timers alike have a good experience with their readers. The fair is not run by a reader, so they can give you unbiased assistance when you're trying to choose a psychic. If this is your first visit, check out frequently asked questions on their website before you go, at michiganpsychicfair.org.

15th Annual TWFA Charity Euchre Tournament

  • When: 6:15-11 p.m. on Saturday.
  • Where: Knights of Columbus (870 N. Main St., Clawson)
  • Cost: $27/player (includes beer, soda, snacks, pizza, door prizes, cash bar with wine and mixed drinks)
  • Why Go: If you love euchre, you might not need any reason to play. But if you have a chance to benefit the Troy Women’s Firefighter Association and firefighter-related endeavors, you'll take it. For tickets, call Marcia at (248) 515-2227 or email her at Schramfam@yahoo.com.

Michigan Color Guard & Percussion Competition

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  • When: 12 noon-8:30 p.m. on Sunday.
  • Where: Troy Athens High School (4333 John R Rd., Troy)
  • Cost: $7 (free for children under 5)
  • Why Go: Thirty-two color guard units and thirteen percussion ensembles from across the state of Michigan will perform, including both Athens color guard units and their associated middle school group. Color guard performances begin at 12 noon. Percussion performances begin at 5:30 pm.

    Indoor color guard performances feature dance movements and spinning of flags, sabres or rifles in a visual representation of recorded music. Percussion ensembles use an array of percussive instruments, props, movement, and skill to bring music and themes to life.

Boys & Girls Club of Troy Open House

  • When: 2-5 p.m. on Sunday.
  • Where: Boys & Girls Club of Troy (3670 John R Rd., Troy)
  • Cost: Free
  • Why Go: For over 35 years, the Club has given youth a platform which allows them to develop into self-reliant, responsible, contributing members of the community. Orientation sessions will be available on Sunday for those guests considering membership to the Boys & Girls Club of Troy, which includes an includes a games room, gymnasium, art room, learning resource center and teen room. Those who are already members will have an opportunity to take care of administrative responsibilities including registration for the 2013 BGCT Summer Program.

    There is no admission charge for the Open House and light snacks will be provided. Call the Boys & Girls Club of Troy at (248) 689-1687 or visit bgctroy.org for more information. 

Troy High School presents 'Oklahoma'

  • When: The final shows for this spring musical are scheduled for Friday and Saturday (7 p.m.) and Sunday (3 p.m.).
  • Where: Troy High School, (4777 Northfield Pky., Troy)
  • Cost: $14 adults, $8 students
  • Why Go: It's a convergence of anniversaries closing this weekend, as the Troy Theatre Ensemble celebrates 40 years with its opening of 'Oklahoma!', which debuted 70 years ago. The award-winning, extracurricular theatre troupe will perform the Rodgers & Hammerstein Broadway musical three more times beginning Friday night after a series of shows this past weekend.

Come back to Troy Patch next week for more weekend things to do in our Weekend Spotlight, or visit our events calendar.

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