Community Corner
Weekend Planner: Meet Author Moira Young, Take a Fall Color Walk and More
Jam at O'Mara's Restaurant in Berkley or check out nearby events including a Chalk & Chocolate Tour and an Oktoberfest Anniversary Party.
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.
The Rickety Nelsons
When: 10 p.m. Friday
Where:
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Why go: Grab a bite to eat and a tasty beverage while you rock out to your favorite country, rock, R&B and doo-wop tunes.
Cost: Depends on what you order!
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What else: Call 248-399-6750 for more information or to make a dinner reservation.
Oktoberfest Anniversary Party
When: 6 p.m. Saturday
Where:
Why go: Dance to The Good Times Orchestra, enjoy local beers, a silent auction, dancing by the Sarisan Slovak Folk Ensemble and see the largest pumpkin grown in Michigan. Proceeds will benefit the market and the Royal Oak Historical Society.
Cost: $5
What else: Call 248-246-3276 for more information.
Chalk & Chocolate Tour
When: 7 p.m. Friday; tours begin at 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: Downtown Royal Oak
Why go: Catch chalk art, music and chocolate this weekend, starting with an opening night gala Friday night at , which features delectable delights from Royal Oak restaurants. The Brothers Groove will perform and internationally renowned artists will be on hand, including David Zinn, Larry Stephens and Keith Coleman. The event will kick off the weekend tours of chocolate sculptures, chalk art and even a 12-foot Fire Breathing Dragon designed by metal artist Keith Coleman. Guests can pick up programs at the corner of Fifth and Washington – just look for the Fire Breathing Dragon.
Cost: $40
What else: Visit the Chalk & Chocolate Tour for more information.
Fall color walk
When: 1 p.m. Sunday
Where: Meet at
Why go: Learn about Huntington Woods' urban forest during a fall color walk led by arborist and Oakland Community College faculty member Marshal Baeckroot.
Cost: Free
What else: All ages welcome. Call 248-547-1888 for more information.
Moira Young at Library
When: 2:30-4 p.m. Sunday
Where:
Why go: Young readers who are fans of dystopian fiction will enjoy meeting this author. The Book Beat in Oak Park and the are pleased to welcome Moira Young to the Berkley High School Collaborative Center in conjunction with the release of her debut young adult novel Blood Red Road. She will speak and autograph copies of the first in a planned trilogy.
Cost: Free
What else: Books will be available to purchase at the event. For more information or to reserve copies, call the Book Beat at 248-968-1190.
