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Get Out: Cinco de Mayo, Music and Wine

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The warm weather is on its way and downtown Royal Oak opened up its patios for the approaching summer. To celebrate warmer days, here's a few things going on this weekend promising a fun evening.

1.

Where/when: , 401 S. Lafayette
Thursday 8 p.m., 21 and up
Why go: It's a Cinco de Mayo celebration at Sangria & the Sky Bar. Come get your Salsa dance on! There will be gift giveaways and a lot of drink specials. 
Pricing: Free 

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2.

Where/when: , 310 S. Troy St;
Thursday 8 p.m.
Why go: Kathleen Madigan has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman and recently completed writing, producing and performing on The Root of All Evil for Comedy Central. Lewis Black has called her "the funniest woman in America." If you like comedy, don't miss this show!
Pricing: $25

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3.

Where/when: , 325 E. Fourth St;
Friday 7 p.m., 21 and up
Why go: Enjoy an evening of wine tasting and belly dancing. There will be light appetizers and a mini belly dance lesson.  
Pricing:  $20 in advance, $25 at door

4.

Where/when: , 529 Hendrie Blvd;
Friday 7 p.m.
Why go: Come and enjoy an evening of extraordinary singers at the First Presbyterian Church. It is the Rackham Symphony's spring benefit concert and will feature songs from Opera to Broadway, Spirituals and Jazz.
Pricing: $15 general admission, $10 seniors and students

5.

Where/when: , 318 W. Fourth St;
Saturday 7 p.m.
Why go: Matt Dusk is a Canadian jazz musician/vocalist he currently has two certified gold albums: Two Shots and Good News. Dusk is extremely talented and puts on an amazing live show.
Pricing: $25 in advance, $30 day of 

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