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Get Out: Party with the Rotary, Home and Garden Expo and Festival of the Bands

At Dearborn Patch, we try to do our best to bring you all the information about the city before you ask. Here's what's happening this weekend.

 

1. ST. PATTY'S DAY PARTY WITH THE DEARBORN ROTARY

Where/When: Park Place, 5-11 p.m. Friday

Why Go: To celebrate St. Patty's Day a little early. Cover charge includes live Irish band and Irish food.

Pricing: $20

2. BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Where/When: Hard Rock Cafe, 45 Monroe, Detroit; 8 p.m. Friday

Why Go: Dearborn-native band The Wall Clocks are one of five up for the Detroit title. The winner will go on to compete in a national competition, and the winner will play at London’s Hyde Park during Hard Rock Calling 2011, a three-day music festival.

Pricing: Free

3. DABOR HOME & GARDEN EXPO

Where/When: Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Saturday

Why Go: To garner inspiration for your own spring home improvement projects from all of the attractions, exhibits and product demonstrations. Hosted by the Dearborn Area Board of Realtors.

Pricing: Free admission and parking.

4. READING & BOOK SIGNING WITH DR. MAZIN B. QUMSIYEH

Where/When: Arab American National Museum, 2 p.m. Sunday

Why Go: Dr. Mazin B. Qumsiyeh is contributing to the conversation about Palestinian protest—misconceptions, strengths and weaknesses. Copies of the book Palestine: A History of Hope and Empowerment will be available at the signing.

Pricing: Free

5. MOTOR CITY FESTIVAL OF THE BANDS

Where/When: Ford Community and Performing Arts Center; 3 p.m. Sunday

Why Go: The ticket price is a great deal as it includes solo performances by four bands as well as two group numbers by all the bands together at the end of the show.

Pricing: $15, $12 for students and seniors

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