Get Out: Rouge River Rescue, Village Fair and More
From an opera concert to a discussion of the Mississippi Freedom Ride, there's something for everyone this weekend.
The Birmingham Village Fair will take place Friday through Sunday in and around Shain Park.
Courtesy of the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce
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It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.
Birmingham Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.
- 48th Birmingham Village Fair
Where: In and around Shain Park
When: Thursday-Sunday
Why Go: The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce is kicking off its 48th annual Village Fair at noon on Thursday. The fair features carnival rides, games and plenty of fair food. Hours are noon-10 p.m. Thursday; noon-11 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; and noon-9 p.m. Sunday. Entrance is free, but wrist bands must be purchased for the rides. - Rouge River Rescue
Where: Linden Park
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
Why Go: It's the 25th anniversary of this annual cleanup of the Rouge River, with volunteering opportunities for all ages. Fifty volunteers are needed to help collect trash and remove invasive plant species for the Birmingham cleanup. Those interested in volunteering should contact Connie Folk or Carrie Laird at 248-530-1642. - High school graduations
Where: Seaholm High School, Seaholm gym; Groves High School, Ultimate Soccer Arena in Pontiac
When: Seaholm, 1 p.m.; Groves, 5:30 p.m.
Why Go: To honor seniors from Groves and Seaholm high schools who are graduating this year. - Celebrating the Mississippi Freedom Ride
Where: First United Methodist Church of Birmingham
When: 7-9 p.m. Sunday
Why Go: Richard Gleason, a member of the Mississippi Freedom Ride, will talk about his experiences, the accomplishments resulting from the '60s civil rights movement and bridging the racial divide that remains. - Opera Faves! Broadway Raves!
Where: First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Why Go: The First Presbyterian Church has invited the Detroit Concert Choir in to perform Opera Faves! Broadway Raves! LDina Soresi Winter will narrate the performance while the choir performs Italian opera favorites and Broadway classics.
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48th Birmingham Village Fair
June 2, 2011 / June 3, 2011 / June 4, 2011 / June 5, 2011Birmingham Principal Shopping District (Around Shain Park) -
Shain Park
200 W Merrill St, Birmingham, MI -
Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber
725 S Adams Rd, Birmingham, MI (Suite 130) -
Linden Park
W Maple Rd & Baldwin Rd, Birmingham, MI -
Seaholm High School
2436 W Lincoln St, Birmingham, MI
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Groves High School
20500 W 13 Mile Rd, Beverly Hills, MI -
Celebrating Mississippi Freedom Rider 50th
Weekly on Sundays at 7:00 pm–9:00 pm -
First United Methodist Church of Birmingham
1589 W Maple Rd, Birmingham, MI -
First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham
1669 W Maple Rd, Birmingham, MI
