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Weekend Planner: Wacky Weddings, First Friday and More

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Friday's here, and we want to make the best of weekend fun. With that, here are some ideas of what's happening around town:

2012 Progressive International Motorcycle Show

  • Where: Suburban Collection Showplace
  • When: 4-9 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, and 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
  • Pricing: $15 adults, $6 children 6-11, free for younger than age 5, and $5 parking
  • Why Go: It's all things motorcycle as this show parks at the Suburban Collection Showplace for three days. Check out hundreds of new motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, products, innovations, services and more.

First Friday Experience

  • Where: City of Northville
  • When: 6-9 p.m. Friday
  • Pricing: Free
  • Why Go: Enjoy a January evening of art as participating galleries and shops downtown have exhibits, demonstrations and special events planned. Many businesses offer complimentary appetizers and treats for shoppers and browsers. Plus, Northville Art House is holding an opening reception for its latest show that night, featuring the artwork of Topher Crowder. For more on the event, visit here.

Beauty and the Beast

  • Where:Marquis Theatre
  • When: 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
  • Pricing: $8.50 per person
  • Why Go: Catch the musical, magical, fairy tale love story of Belle and her Beast, as the Marquis Theatre continues its performances of the classic story.

Our Italian Wedding

  • Where: Genitti's Hole In The Wall
  • When: Various lunch and dinner shows over the next few weeks; this weekend performances are planned for 7 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday.
  • Pricing: $49.95 for a dinner-and-show, or $35 for a lunch-and-show package.
  • Why Go: Genitti's Hole In The Wall unveils its latest show, a spoof on Italian weddings. It's interactive and loaded with laughs. Guests will start with a hearty and delicious dinner and then head to the theater for the show.

More events

  • Mustangs action: Cheer on Northville's basketball teams with freshman, JV and Varsity games, Drumline and competitive dance teams performing, and honors bestowed on the football team, beginning 4 p.m. Friday at .
  • New Year's bird count at Kensington Metropark. Take a census of the park's feathered friends. 8 a.m. Saturday, free with vehicle entry.
  • Detroit Moose vs. Red Wings Alumni, 5 p.m. Saturday, at Arctic Edge Ice Arena. $15 gets you entered into drawings, a ticket to the game, and it benefits juvenile diabetes.

Visit our Calendar page for more happenings, weekend and otherwise.

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