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Get Out: Cage Fighting, Sock Hops and Detroit Rock City on Ice

Help the L'Anse Creuse North band fund its trip to England for New Year's 2012 and Think Pink at a benefit for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for the Cure this weekend.

Where/When: John R. Armstrong Performing Arts Center,  24600 Frederick Pankow Blvd., Clinton Township; Friday, April 29, 7 p.m.
Why Go: ’s bands are hosting a concert to help raise funds for students traveling to London, England, for the New Year’s Day parade, in which the band has been invited to march.
Pricing: $10


Where/When: Fern Hill Country Club, 17600 Clinton River Rd., Clinton Township; Friday, April 29, 7-11:30 p.m.
Why Go: If you need a little rough and tumble in your weekend diet, enjoy an evening of Extreme Cage Fighting featuring amateur mixed martial arts.
Pricing: $25 general admission, $35 for VIP ringside seating. Food will be for sale, and a cash bar will be available.

Where/When: ; Friday, April 29, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Why Go: Empire Lounge is hosting Simply Pink for the Cure, benefiting the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for the Cure. Joyride Band will perform, and DJ Chrome will play the tunes. Raffle drawings are also part of the evening.
Pricing: $20, includes one drink and appetizers.

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Where/When: Mount Clemens Ice Arena, 200 N. Groesbeck, Mount Clemens, 7 p.m. April 30, and 2 p.m. May 1.
Why Go: It's the arena's annual ice show, this year bringing you to "Detroit Rock City."
Pricing: $9 per person.

Where/When: Lorenzo Cultural Center; Saturday, April 30, 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy a night of nifty '50s fun, with the Lorenzo Center's Sock Hop. Enjoy dance contests, a game of "Name That Tune," costumed fun and hula hoop hijinks. Cash bar and refreshments will be available, too.
Pricing: $10 per person. Call 586-286-2222 for tickets, or visit www.macombcenter.com.

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Don't forget to check the Grab & Go Kids Planner for more family friendly weekend fun.

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