Community Corner
Weekend Planner: Comedy at Mark Ridley's, Ferndale Green Cruise and More
Other fun ideas include learning to paint, how to preserve produce from your garden or taking in a theater performance at the Detroit Zoo.
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.
KT Tatara at Mark Ridley's
When: 8 p.m. Thursday; 9:30 p.m. Friday; 8 p.m., 10:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: , 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak
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Why go: Los Angeles-based comedian KT Tatara tackles serious issues such as gender roles and race with his brutally honest sense of humor. Dave Bell will be the opening act.
Cost: $10 Thursday; $15 Friday and Saturday. Click here to buy tickets.
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What else: Call 248-542-9900 or visit comedycastle.com for more information.
Mosaic Youth Theater at the zoo
When: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon Saturday
Where: , 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak
Why go: The Mosaic Youth Theater will perform at the Wildlife Interpretive Gallery Theater. The multicultural arts organization aims to develop young artists.
Cost: Free with zoo admission.
What else: Call 248-541-5717 or visit detroitzoo.org for more information.
Green Cruise
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday
Where: Nine Mile Road and Planavon Street, Ferndale
Why go: Join the Sierra Club during Ferndale's Green Cruise and enjoy arts and crafts projects, a climbing tower, face painting, sidewalk chalk, educational programs, free bike checkups and more. There also will be a parade at noon, and you can participate bike rides from four to 40 miles. Sample free healthful foods and beverages and browse educational and vendor booths.
Cost: Admission and activities are free; food samples are free, but vendors will charge for larger portions.
What else: Visit michigan.sierraclub.org for more information.
Preserving the Harvest
When: 10 a.m. Saturday
Where: , 4901 Coolidge Highway, Royal Oak
Why go: The staff at English Gardens will teach the basics of how to can, freeze and dry garden produce.
Cost: Free
What else: Call 248-280-9500 or visit englishgardens.com for more information.
Family Day at Painting with a Twist
When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday
Where: , 320 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale
Why go: Learn how to paint your choice of owls: Hula Hooter or Hootsie.
Cost: $25 per person
What else: Call 248-850-7182 for more information or visit paintingwithatwist.com to make a reservation.
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