Thursday, September 29, 2011
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Autumn in Royal Oak is an enjoyable time of year with lots of fun things happening in the area. Here's a few events that are going on this weekend that promise to be a good time. When/where: 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Friday, Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle Why go: Gary Gulman is a comic who can keep the laughs rolling nonstop. Gulman has appeared on Comedy Central's Last Comic Standing, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and the HBO series Tourgasm, where he starred alongside Dane Cook. Pricing: $20 When/where: 1 p.m. Saturday, Royal Oak Public Library Why go: Come take part in a bit of history at the Royal Oak Library. A time capsule representing life in Royal Oak in 2011 will be buried during the city's 90th year…
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Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle
310 S Troy St, Royal Oak, MI
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Royal Oak Public Library
222 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI
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Royal Oak Farmers Market
316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI
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Lift Designer Toys & Gallery
228 W 4th St, Royal Oak, MI
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Thursday, September 8, 2011
There's lots to do in Royal Oak this weekend. Here are some suggestions.
A variety of colorful events are going on this weekend in Royal Oak, including: 1. GOODNIGHT HISTIO When/where: Thursday 6 p.m., Goodnite Gracie Why go: Help a good cause and help raise awareness of histiocytic disorders. Shawn Parys is the father of two children who have been diagnosed with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), for which there is no cure. This charity event will contribute to awareness and bring in donations to the Histio Cure Foundation to support further research and move toward finding a cure. For more information, visit http://on.fb.me/goodnighthistio Pricing: Donations at the door. Funds will also be raised through drink sales and raffle prizes. 2. LATIN THURSDAYS When/where: Thursday 9 p.m., Sangria Sky Club Why go: …
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Memorial Park
Woodward Ave & W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI
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222 S Sherman Dr, Royal Oak, MI
Goodnite Gracie
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Sangria
401 S Lafayette Ave, Royal Oak, MI
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Fifth Avenue
215 5th Ave, Royal Oak, MI
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323 East
323 E 4th St, Royal Oak, MI
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Thursday, August 11, 2011
Check out these Patch picks for things to do this weekend in and around Royal Oak.
Take some time this weekend to enjoy yourself and imbibe on one or more of the nearby happenings in Royal Oak and Ferndale. When/where: 8 p.m. Thursday, Valentine Distilling Co., 21 and older Why go: The Paper Doll Exhibit features fashions by designer Matthew Richmond. He has created wearable art out of plastic and paper recyclable materials. The event will showcase his creative green vision. Valentine Vodka's SpeakEasy will host the fashion forward event. Refreshments will be served. Pricing: $3 donation When/where: 8 a.m. Saturday, downtown Ferndale Why go: The Green Cruise will celebrate the various forms of human-powered transportation that help to lessen potential pollution and to keep you healthy. Highlights will include a parade, …
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Royal Oak Farmers Market
316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI
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Woody's Diner
208 W 5th Ave, Royal Oak, MI
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323 East
323 E 4th St, Royal Oak, MI
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Thursday, July 7, 2011
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Outdoors the temperatures are rising and summer is in full swing. If you're looking to break out of the monotony here's a few things going on this weekend that promise a fun evening. 1. WARREN B. HALL Where/when: Thursday 8 p.m., Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle 18 and up. Why go: Warren B. Hall is a high-energy comedien who has opened for Dave Coulier, Lewis Black, Frank Caliendo and Tommy Davidson. Come out to the Comedy Castle for a good time and hilarious comedy. Pricing: $10 2. MIDNIGHT MADNESS: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Where/when: Friday 12 a.m., Main Art Theatre Why go: This week's midnight madness at the Main Art Theatre will feature Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. If you were a child of the 90s this will definitely be a fun film to …
Thursday, June 9, 2011
There are lots of options for families, singles and couples this weekend.
Always plenty to do in and around Royal Oak on the weekends. Here are some suggestion: 1. CAMILO PARDO'S FUEL INJECTED SOLO EXHIBITION Where/when: 323 East Art Gallery, 323 E. Fourth St.; Saturday 6 p.m. Why go: Camilo Pardo's artwork features beautiful women and cars. His artist reception will be at 323 East on Saturday when his new collection of work will be unveiled. The new works are displayed on silkscreen on canvas, found objects and other surfaces, metal and more. There will also be ladies wearing designs created by Pardo. Pricing: Free 1. ALLAN GOODWIN Where/when: Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St.; Thursday 8 p.m. Why go: Have a night of laughs at the Comedy Castle with Allan Goodwin. He has beeen featured on America's …
Thursday, April 21, 2011
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This weekend Royal Oak has a variety of fun things going on. Whether you're looking for a night of laughs, music, or fun with the kids there's a lot to see and do that will provide an enjoyable evening. 1. SPRING FLING Where/when: Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile; Thursday 6 p.m., 21 and up Why go: The Spring Fling is a networking event that will take place among the butterflies and humming birds at the Zoo. Ticket price includes parking, one drink ticket and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. There will also be a cash bar available. Pricing: $15 for Zoo, Detroit Young Professionals, Fusion and After 5 Detroit members. $20 for non-members. 2. A SPECIAL STORY TIME FOR EASTER Where/when: Barnes & Noble, 500 S. Main St; Thursday 6:30 p.m. Why go: …
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Detroit Zoological Park
8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI
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Barnes & Noble Booksellers
500 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI
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Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle
310 S Troy St, Royal Oak, MI
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323 East
323 E 4th St, Royal Oak, MI
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Fifth Avenue
215 5th Ave, Royal Oak, MI
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
A few ideas for a fun-filled weekend in Royal Oak.
The weekend is just about here and if you're still not sure what to do, here are some suggestions. 1. MR. B'S PUB Where/when: Mr. B's Pub, 215 S. Main St.; Thursday 11 a.m. Why go: DJ Nix and DJ Victor V will be spinning tunes to get you on the dance floor. For St. Patty's Day there will be an Irish menu and some sweet drink specials including $4 Killians and green pints, $5 Guinness draft, and $5 Car Bombs and Irish coffee. Pricing: Free 2. O'TOOLES Where/when: O'Tooles, 205 W. 5th Ave; Thursday 11 a.m. Why go: Get your Irish on at O'Tooles with a live bagpiper and Irish music. They will also feature an Irish menu and have some great drink specials. Pricing: Free 3. BLACKFINN Where/when: BlackFinn, 530 S. Main St.; Thursday 11 a.m. Why…
