Weekend Planner: Bike Festival, Family Fun Day
A trunk show at Schubot Jewelers and a jazz concert in Bloomfield Township are scheduled.
Spectators will see tight, fast cornering by experienced riders at six turns during the half-mile race at the Birmingham Bike Festival.
Courtesy of Wolverine Sports Club
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It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend.
Birmingham Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time.
- Birmingham Bike Festival
Where: Downtown Birmingham
When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Why Go: After choking on car exhaust fumes the past month, Birmingham is celebrating non-motorized transportation with its first annual bike festival. The event includes a half-mile cycling race for amateurs and professionals through downtown, bike inspections, a "kids corral" and various activities and local vendors. - Family Fun Day
Where: Barnum Park
When: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
Why Go: The Central Birmingham Residents Association will hold a family fun day Saturday to raise funds for the iMatter program at Pierce Elementary. The day will include games and prizes, crafts, a police and fire truck and food. - Red Cross Blood Drive
Where: Baldwin Public Library
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday
Why Go: The Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the library Friday. To schedule an appointment, call 313-549-7041 though walk-ins are welcome. Also, 16-year-olds are allowed to donate this year if they meet the health and weight requirements, plus have a Red Cross Consent form completed by a legal guardian. - Italian Collection Trunk Show
Where: Schubot Jewelers
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Why Go: The Birmingham jeweler will host a special Italian Collection trunk show Friday and Saturday. Schubot advises for best service and selection to call ahead at 1-800-724-8268. - Matthew Ball and Rob Bourassa Performance
Where: Evola Music at 2184 S.Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Township
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Why Go: Pianist Matthew Ball, also known as the "Boogie Woogie Kid," and jazz guitarist Rob Bourassa will perform Friday night. Tickets are $10 for adults (children are free) and reservations are required by calling 1-248-334-0566.
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Barnum Park
Pierce St & E Frank St, Birmingham, MI -
Pierce Elementary School
1829 Pierce St, Birmingham, MI -
Baldwin Public Library
300 W Merrill St, Birmingham, MI
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One of a Find Italian Collection Trunk Show
August 26, 2011 / August 27, 2011 at 10:00 am–5:00 pm -
Schubot Jewelers
230 E Merrill St, Birmingham, MI -
Evola Music
2184 S Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Township, MI
