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Weekend Planner: Classic Car Shows, to Free Concerts

Classic cars, paddling through the past, and a free DSO concert awaits your planning pleasure.


Where/When:; 9-11 p.m. June 2.
Why Go: The first Thursday of the month means laughs at Sherwood, with Brew Ha-Ha fun. Tonight's headliner is Mike Stanley, bringing the chuckles all the way from Chicago.
Pricing: No cover. Two-drink minimum.


Where/When: ; 6:30 p.m. June 3.
Why Go: Have fun around the campfire at Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center. Tonight there is family fun planned, with a lesson on poison ivy, where you'll learn to identify it (Who couldn't benefit from that?) and then enjoy a walk through the gardens. Bring your own hot dogs, burgers, chips and drinks. The park will supply the condiments and marshmallows.
Pricing: Cost is $2 for ages 12-adult, or $1 for ages 4-11. Walk-ins welcome.


Where/When:8 p.m. June 10.
Why Go: Go old school and join the Voyageurs at the Mt. Vernon Picnic Area, by the Boat Rental Building, for a trip into Michigan's past. A park interpreter will lead an excursion in a 34-foot paddle canoe to discover life on the lake at Stony Creek. For ages 6 and older.
Pricing: Preregistration is required. Call 586-781-9113 to sign up. Cost is $4 per person.

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Where/When: ; 4-8 p.m. June 4.
Why Go: Enjoy an awesome trio at Esplendido's on Saturdays: Classic cars, dinner and drinks. If you need more classic car fun, check out the every Monday at Art & Jakes, from 4-8 p.m.
Pricing: Varies.

Where/When: ; 7:30 p.m. June 8.
Why Go: Enjoy a free concert by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra with DSO Music Director Leonard Slatkin leading the orchestra in the works of Bach, Beethoven, Schubert and Tchaikovsky and more. Perfect for aficionados and beginners alike.
Pricing: Free. Each order is limited to four tickets. Pick up tickets at the Macomb Center Box Office Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.–2 p.m. or Friday noon-6 p.m or order by phone at 586-286-2222.

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