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10 things to do in Metro Detroit this Mother’s Day weekend

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Here are 10 ideas for getting out and about in Metro Detroit this weekend

Berkley Days in Berkley

In addition to a carnival with games, rides and fair food, this neighborhood festival also has a 5K/10K/1 mile race on Saturday morning, plus live entertainment, a beer tent, robotics and vendors all weekend. Celebrate the holiday with a Mother’s Day pancake breakfast 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at the American Legion. Midway is open 5-10 p.m. Thurs., 4-11 p.m. Fri., 1-11 p.m. Sat. and noon-6 p.m. Sun. $3 admission. No backpacks are allowed. 2400 Robina, Berkley. (248) 904-4300. berkleydays.org.

Glass Hearts at Glass Academy Studio

Make something for mom, or create something with mom this weekend at the Glass Academy Studios. You don’t need any glass-making experience to create a solid glass heart with sparkling colors at this 14,000-square-foot studio. The 90-minute gclass includes a glass heart of your own that you create, a chance to shop in the gallery and a 15% off coupon for a meal at nearby Ford’s Garage. Spots are still available at select times Fri.-Sun. $147 per person. 25331 Trowbridge, Dearborn. glassacademy.com/products/class-mom-me-glass-heart.

Three Year Anniversary Party at Spot Lite

This hip Detroit club, music venue, bar and art gallery is celebrating three years of business with a weekend bash. Hear electronic music and other genres spun by Aboudi Issa, Scott Zacharias, Shigeto, Ryan Spencer, Ladylike and more on Friday and Lostboy, Delano Smith, Jenny LaFemme, Stacey Hale, Vince Patricola, Blaaqgold and more on Saturday. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat. $5. 2905 Beaufait, Detroit. spotlitedetroit.com.

Art Birmingham at Shain Park

Formerly known as the Birmingham Fine Art Festival, this outdoor fair take place in downtown Birmingham among the city’s many cafes, restaurants and boutiques. Produced along with the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, the event expects to attract 80,000 people over the weekend. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Downtown Birmingham. Artbirmingham.org.

Mother’s Day Celebration at Fox Theatre

Praise motherhood this weekend with a gospel concert featuring singer, actress and host Yolanda Adams, along with Hezekiah Walker, John P Kee and Tye Tribbett. The uplifting show is hosted by comedian and entertainer Jay Lamont. 8 p.m. Fri. $54 and up. 2211 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000. 313presents.com.

Flower sale and fundraiser at Rose Hill Center

Shop for flower planters, hanging baskets, annuals and vegetables for your yard, home and garden at this annual sale. The event also has a bake sale and other food for purchase, a petting farm, face painting, hay rides and a safety expo. Proceeds support the Rose Hill Center, and the residents and staff grow and tend the flowers as part of the center’s mental health programming. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. 5130 Rose Hill Blvd., Holly. Rosehillcenter.org.

Marc Maron at Royal Oak Music Theatre

Comedian, actor and popular podcast host Marc Maron returns to the stage of the Royal Oak Music Theatre for a new stand-up comedy set. 6 p.m. Sat. $49.50-$69.50. 318 W. Fourth, Royal Oak. (248) 399-3065. Royaloakmusictheatre.com.

Patti LaBelle at Fox Theatre

Godmother of Soul Patti LaBelle brings her Salute 2 Mothers concert to the stage of the Fox Theatre with Detroit’s own R&B and soul singer El DeBarge. 6 p.m. Sun. $59 and up. 2211 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000. 313presents.com.

Found Footage Fest at Planet Ant

See the videos that time forgot at the Found Footage Festival: Volume 10. The new, live touring show is hosted by childhood friends Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher who provide live commentary and updates on the people in these obscure videos. 7 p.m. Sun. $17-$27. 2320 Caniff, Hamtramck. Foundfootagefest.com/tour.

Melody Baetens

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