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Weekend Planner: Arts, Beats & Eats, Detroit Jazz Festival and More
Events abound during long Labor Day weekend, including largest Zumba class world record attempt, Romeo peach festival and a brunch and Chinese auction at Aish in the Woods.
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.
Ford Arts, Beats & Eats
When: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday
Where: Downtown Royal Oak
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Why go: More than 175 artists, 250 bands and 70 food vendors will participate in what Art Fair SourceBook ranks the fourth-best art show in the country. Headliners this year include Panic at the Disco, Bret Michaels, Vince Gill and George Clinton and the P-Funk All Stars. There also will be Ford vehicle displays, cooking demonstrations and the Meijer Kids zone, which will have games, live entertainment, karaoke and more.
Cost: $3 admission
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What else: Visit artsbeatseats.com for more information.
Largest Zumba Class Record Attempt
When: 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday
Where: Michigan Lottery Stage/Main Stage at Arts, Beats & Eats in downtown Royal Oak
Why go: Help the YMCA break the record and make it into Guinness World Records.
Cost: $3 entrance fee to Arts, Beats & Eats
What else: Open to the public. Call 248-547-0030 for more information or visit artsbeatseats.com.
Aish Brunch and Chinese Auction
When: 10:30 a.m. Sunday
Where: , 25725 Coolidge Hwy., Oak Park
Why go: Come celebrate the educational accomplishments of Aish HaTorah during a community benefit brunch and Chinese auction.
Cost: $36 per person or $50 per couple for brunch; auction prices vary.
What else: Call 248-327-3579, visit aishinthewoods.com or email talkopstein@yahoo.com for more information.
Detroit Jazz Festival
When: 4-11 p.m. Friday; 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; noon to 8:30 p.m. Monday.
Where: Downtown Detroit, from Hart Plaza on the riverfront north to Campus Martius Park. Click here for a map.
Why go: Groove to the music of internationally and locally known artists, enjoy fantastic food and people watching and celebrate the best of what Detroit has to offer during this highlight of the cultural calendar.
Cost: Free
What else: Visit detroitjazzfest.com for more information.
Michigan Peach Festival of Romeo
When: Today through Monday
Where: Locations throughout downtown Romeo
Why go: Enjoy carnival rides, beers from around the world, a DJ, Harley Night, a 5K/10K fun run, arts and crafts, a parade and all kinds of foods, including fried chicken, spaghetti and peaches, of course!
Cost: Prices vary by activity; some activities are free.
What else: Visit peachfestromeo.com for more information.
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