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Weekend Planner: 'Love List,' Fly Fishing Fun and More

The weekend is nearly here. Let Patch help you plan.

Posted Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 11:19 pm ET|Updated Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 9:27 pm ET

Wednesday is a good a day as any to start looking forward to weekend fun. Here are some ideas for your planning pleasure.

Where: Tipping Point Theatre
When: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
Pricing: $26-$30
Why Go: The Tipping Point finishes its run of The Love List, a grown-up comedy about a man who makes a list of characteristics his ideal woman should have, and then he meets just that woman. Of course, when he edits the list, the woman changes as well.

Where:
When: 6:30 p.m. Friday
Pricing: $5
Why Go: Oak Pointe Church has a father-son night planned, with pizza, dodgeball and a viewing of the movie "Courageous" planned. Preregistration required.

Where:
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Pricing: $3 in advance, $5 at the door
Why Go: Fight the winter blahs with a classic comedy at the Marquis. This weekend's film is 1963's It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, starring Spencer Tracy, Milton Berle, Buddy Hackett, Sid Caesar, Ethel Merman and many more. Show up early for a pre-movie reception at sponsor Northville Physical Rehabilitation, at 6 p.m.

Where: Brighton Recreation Area, 6360 Chilson Road, Howell
When: 2-5 p.m. Sunday
Pricing: Free, but a Recreation Passport is required for park entry, which can be purchased at any Secretary of State office or at any state park headquarters.
Why Go: The DNR is hosting this Winter Free Fishing Weekend event in order to drum up more interest in fishing. It's a family-friendly activity that includes fly fishing and ice fishing demonstrations and instruction. You'll learn about the gear you need, how to drill a hole in the ice, where to find the best fish, and how to clean your catch.

The 6th Annual Member Exhibition finishes its run at the this weekend. Stop in from 1-5 p.m. today through Feb. 18 to see the creations of more than 70 artists.
A Valentine's Dinner Dance is planned for 6 p.m. Saturday at Enjoy dinner and a performance by the Oakland Community College Dance Band. $35 per couple, $20 per person.

For more things-to-do ideas, be sure to visit our Events page.

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