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Weekend Planner: Student Theater, Black History and ABBA

No plans this weekend? We're here to help.

 

It's the end of the week. You're bored. You want something to do. Dearborn, you've come to the right place.

1. CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY

Where/When: Henry Ford Museum; daily through Feb. 26

Why Go: The Minds on Freedom discussions run several times daily, while Feb. 11 and 12 will feature a musical performance by the Rev. Robert Jones and a dramatic presentation of “Elijah: The Real McCoy.” Plus, take an African-American Innovator tour–free with admission

Pricing: Museum admission is $17 adults, $15 seniors (62 and up) and $12.50 youth (5-12)

2. NIGHT OF STUDENT DIRECTED SCENES

Where/When: Dearborn High School; 7:30 p.m. Friday

Why Go: Dearborn Area High School Theatre Troupes will come together to present a Great Evening of Comedy and Drama Scenes to raise funds for the Dearborn Area Theatre Association's Student Scholarship Fund.

Pricing: $6

3. ARRIVAL PERFORMS ABBA

Where/When: Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m. Saturday

Why Go: See a performance by the only group licensed to perform ABBA songs. The concert is followed by an Ultimate Dance Party benefitting the Dearborn Community Fund.

Pricing: $25-100

4. BLOOD DRIVE

Where/When: Sacred Heart Parish; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday

Why Go: Donate blood to the American Red Cross. Appointments or walk-ins both welcome.

Pricing: Free

5. THE DOMESTIC CRUSADERS

Where/When: Arab American National Museum; 7:30 p.m. Thursday

Why Go: Enjoy a staged reading of this hit play by Arab American playwright and journalist Wajahat Ali.

Pricing: Free

Related Topics: Arab American National Museum, Black History Month, Dearborn Area Theatre Association, Dearborn Community Fund, Henry Ford Museum, and Sacred Heart Parish

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