Get Out: Art, Books, Music And A Bit of Charity

Charitable Texas Hold'em Night

When: 7 p.m., Saturday (doors open at 6 p.m.)

Where: , 2079 12 Mile Road, Berkley

Why go: Proceeds from the event benefit the Michigan Veterans Foundation of Detroit.

Cost: Buy in $40.00 Add on $20.00. Limit two. Limited to the first paid 99 people.

'The Sweetness of Freedom' book discussion

When: 3 p.m. Sunday

Where: Jewish Community Center, 15110 W. 10 Mile Road, Oak Park

Why go: The Jewish Historical Society of Michigan hosts authors Martha Aladjem Bloomfield and Stephen Garr Ostrander, who will discuss their book The Sweetness of Freedom: Stories of Immigrants, a 2011 Michigan Notable Book Award winner. Oak Park resident Benno Levi will share his story of escaping Germany and serving in the U.S. Army during WWII.

Cost: Tickets are $5 for Jewish Historical Society of Michigan members and $8 for nonmembers.

What else: Call 248-432-5517 or e-mail info@michjewishhistory.org to RSVP.

'When the World Renews' art exhibit

When: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; through May 5

Where: , Huntington Woods Public Library, 26415 Scotia 

Why go: The exhibit features paintings and small sculptures by Lisa Goedert and David Mikesell that celebrate the spirit spring.

Cost: Free

What else: Call 248-581-2696 for more information.

When: Thursday during normal business hours

Where: , 739 S. Washington, Royal Oak

Why go: The photography department at Oakland Community College in Royal Oak is showcasing an exhibit of student work now through April 22. There will be 113 color, black and white and digital prints in the campus lower level between B and D buildings, and on the second floor of D building next to the theater. 

Cost: Free

When: 9 p.m. Sunday

Where: , 215 W. Fifth Ave., Royal Oak

Why go: Kick back and relax with the music of Holly D and Mike Smith. Enjoy free pool, $2 drafts and half-off pizza.

Cost: No cover