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Weekend Planner: Live Music, Holiday Ball and More Fun Around Dexter

Here's a look at what's happening around town the area this weekend.

Posted Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 7:26 pm ET|Updated Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 2:31 am ET

The weekend is here! What to do? Let Patch help you plan.

Where:
When: 6:30 p.m. Friday
Pricing: Free
Why go?: Enjoy a free flick, part of the library's Friday movie series for adults. The evening's pick is The Grace Card, a story about a man who loses his faith after one of his sons dies. The movie stars Michael Joiner, Mike Higgenbottom and Louis Gossett, Jr.

Where:
When: 9 p.m. Friday
Pricing: No cover charge
Why go?: Stop at Terry B's for a bite, a beverage and some live music by the Unusual Suspects, who'll play their mix of classic and modern rock, funk, country and more. Drink specials will be available, too.

Where: Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor
When: Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m., with a 7 p.m. dinner on Friday.
Pricing: $55 for dinner and dance, or $20 for the dance only.
Why go?: Dress up in your formal best and head over to Cobblestone Farm for St. Vladimir's annual Nativity Ball. You'll dance, enjoy games and contests, entertainment, a cash bar and more. (Plus, dinner, if you're inclined.) Proceeds help the church building fund and parish ministries, which assist area needy.

Where: Briarwood Mall, , Ann Arbor
When: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday
Pricing: Free
Why Go: Get ideas for your special day at this bridal show, where you'll enjoy fashion shows, giveaways, meet vendors and more. For details, visit www.elegantweddingshows.com.

Bernhardt on Broadway, a one-woman show about the life of eccentric and legendary actress Sarah Bernhardt. The show takes place at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Towsley Auditorium, Washtenaw Community College. Tickets are $25.
Music for a New Year, a concert by the Ann Arbor Concert Band at Hill Auditorium, University of Michigan, downtown Ann Arbor, featuring music by Jenkins, Husa, Wagner and more. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 seniors/students, free for children 12 and younger.

Seeking more things-to-do? Visit our Events page for plenty of ideas.

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