Happening This Weekend: Cruising, Soaring Fun

ARMADA FAIR
Where/When: The Armada Agricultural Society, 74280 Fair St., Armada; daily through Sunday, Aug. 21.
Why Go: Enjoy all the fun the Armada Fair has to offer, with animal judging and displays, a petting zoo, live music (Steel Magnolia performs at 8 p.m. Friday), a carnival, festival foods, a beer tent, eating contests,  chainsaw art, and much, much more. Visit Shelby-Utica Patch for daily highlights.
Pricing: $7 adults; $2 kids age 9-12; free for kids 8 and under; parking is $5 for the day or $25 for a weekly pass.

Where/When: Selfridge Air National Guard Base, near I-94 and Hall Road, Harrison Township. The party starts at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, for VIPs or at 8 p.m. for general admission.
Why Go: Selfridge kicks off the air show weekend fun with a launch party the eve of the show. Head to Hangar 36, where the action happens. If you buy VIP tickets, you can arrive when the doors open at 5 p.m. and enjoy dinner at 6 p.m., plus premium seating for the Eddie Money concert at 8 p.m. and the fireworks at dusk. General admission can enter at 8 p.m. for the concert and pyrotechnics.
Pricing: $10 general admission, $40 VIP.

Where/When: , dusk, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 19-20.
Why Go: Fancy a movie under the stars? This weekend the Detroit Institute of Arts' (DIA) Detroit Film Theatre (DFT) and MI Community Media present Summer Cinema Evenings (SCE) in cooperation with Huron Clinton Metroparks. Two animated, family-friendly films will be shown, Eleanor's Secret on Friday and Mia and the Migoo on Saturday. The winning entrants of the Romeo Student Film Festival 2011 will also be shown both nights. Moviegoers are invited to bring along blankets, chairs, food and beverages (no glass, please). Refreshments will also be available.
Pricing: Free with park admission ($5 for a daily pass).

Where/When: All along Woodward Avenue, from Ferndale to Pontiac, from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20.
Why Go: If you love cars, this is the king of all events, with the 17th annual Woodward Dream Cruise under way. Park it or cruise it and enjoy classic cars, hot rods, music, memories and more.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When:Selfridge Air National Guard Base, near I-94 and Hall Road, Harrison Township, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20-21.
Why Go: The Selfridge Air Show takes to the skies this weekend. Enjoy flying demonstrations by modern and historic military aircraft, military ground vehicles on display and more. One highlight is the B-1B Lancer, which will be parked for public viewing and in flight that weekend. Flying begins late in the morning on both days and approximately three dozen aircraft will be on ground display. FYI: No visitors will be allowed entry after 2 p.m. either day.
Pricing: Free admission and free parking.

Where/When: River Bends Park, 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 24.
Why Go: The Shelby Township Senior Center is holding its annual picnic at River Bends Park, in the Hickory Grove Pavilion. There will be food, entertainment and prizes to be won.
Pricing: $12. Call 586-739-7540 if you have questions.