Here are 12 things to do around Metro Detroit this weekend
Kevin Nealon at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle
Actor and comedian Kevin Nealon will take the stage this weekend at Mark Ridley’s to perform stand-up comedy. Nealon is known for his work on “Saturday Night Live,” “Weeds” and he recently wrote a book titled “I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame,” which is part memoir and part art book. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. Fri. and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sat. $30. 310 S. Troy, Royal Oak. (248) 542-9900. Comedycastle.com.
Traveling Science Program at Michigan Science Center
Aramco Americas and the Michigan Science Center are teaming up for a free, outdoor event with live science demos, hands-on activities and giveaways. The first 250 attendees get free admission to the museum and the first 400 will get other freebies. 10 a.m.-noon Fri. Free. 5020 John R, Detroit. (313) 577-8400. Mi-sci.org.
Brighton Street Art Fair in Downtown Brighton
Browse through this collection of fine art from more than 150 creators at this outdoor event, which also has live music, stuff for kids to do and hands-on activities. There’s also easy parking and nearby restaurants and shops. 5-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat. and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. Free. Downtown Brighton. Brightonstreetartfair.com.
Bret Michaels Parti-Gras 2.0 at Pine Knob
Poison frontman Bret Michaels is joined this time by former Eagles guitarist Don Felder, Chris Janson, Twisted Sister leader Dee Snider and Lou Graham, the original singer of Foreigner for a night packed with rock radio hits from the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s. 7 p.m. Fri. $25 and up. 33 Bob Seger Blvd., Clarkston. 313) 471-7000. 313presents.com.
'Applause?' at the Ringwald Theatre
Based on the film “All About Eve,” “Applause?” is seldom-produced Tony Award-winning production that originally hit Broadway in the 1970s. The Ringwald Theatre will offer only four performances this week at their space inside Affirmations community center. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. and 8 p.m. Mon. $15-$25. 290 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale. Theringwald.com.
Made in Michigan Festival at Canterbury Village
Shop local at this fifth annual festival featuring locally made jewelry, home décor, clothing, food and even pet supplies. Browse not only the festival vendors, but also the quaint shops at Canterbury Village. There’s also plenty to eat including barbecue cuisine, craft beer, cider and co*cktails. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. $4-$5 admission for ages 13 and older. 2359 Joslyn Ct. Lake Orion. (248) 259-9749. Canterburyvillage.com.
Hazel Park Art Fair at Green Acres Park
Set in the shady, tree-filled Green Acres Park this annual art festival has something for everyone. Among the 100 artists showcasing their talents are pottery from the Clawson Clay Guild, nature paintings from Anthony Brass and demonstrations and performances from the Shadow Circus and D3 Circus Troupe. There’s also stuff for little kids, a wishing tree, food trucks and a beer tent. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Free admission. Lennox near Woodward Heights, Hazel Park.
Clawson Fest on Main Street
A one-day celebration of craft food and drink, live music and local artisans, Clawson Fest is an annual event sponsored by Weiss Distillery. The city’s social district will be filled with 100 eclectic vendors, live bands, a kids’ zone and plenty to eat and drink. Noon-8 p.m. Sat. Free. Main Street in Clawson. Clawsonfest.com.
'Raiders of the Lost Ark' at Redford Theatre
See this classic Indiana Jones film from 1981 in 35mm for free courtesy of Pluto TV. For each screening, 400 free tickets will be given away on the website with an additional 100 giveaways at the door. Use coupon code PLUTO at check-out online. The PG-rated film is an hour and 45 minutes. 2 and 8 p.m. Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. Free, or $7 for general admission and $5 for seniors and kids. 17360 Lahser, Detroit. redfordtheatre.com.
Summer Soul 2014 at Featherstone Garden
Enjoy an evening of live music, food and shopping at this neighborhood festival. Kay Bae hosts, while Brittney B. Hayden, Drey Skonie, TrealWorld, Anitra Chery and more perform. 5-9 p.m. Sat. $20. 600 Plum, Detroit. eventbrite.com/e/summer-soul-2024-tickets-946933592867.
Planet D Nonet at Cadieux Café
Detroit-based jazz outfit Planet D Nonet is celebrating the release of its latest vinyl album, a tribute to Duke Ellington titled “Echoes of Harlem: A Salute to Duke Ellington Vol. 2.” While touring for the previous CD, “Blues to Be There: A Salute to Duke Ellington,” Planet D Nonet continued adding new charts to their repertoire, realizing by last summer they had enough material for a second volume. 4 p.m. Sun. $10. 4300 Cadieux, Detroit. (313) 882-8560. Cadieuxcafe.com.
The Roots at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre
Philadeliphia’s 11-piece hip-hop group the Roots will bring their “Hip Hop is the Love of My Life” tour to Sterling Heights this weekend with special opening guests Arrested Development and Digable Planets. The Roots were formed by Black Thought and Questlove in the late 1980s and are currently seen nightly on NBC as the house band for “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” 8 p.m. Sun. $35 and up. 14900 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights. (313) 471-7000. 313presents.com.
Melody Baetens
