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Artist Keith McGuire will instruct artists in grades 4-12 to draw Pokemon characters step-by-step. Bring favorite Pokemon cards and watch as Keith makes quick sketches at the end of the program. Time will be available to ask questions and to share your work.
Materials Needed: Paper and pencil, thin black...
Meet animal ambassadors native to rainforest regions including a ring tailed lemur, crocodilian, boa constrictor, macaw, armadillo and a honey bear. Kids of all ages are invited to join this live, virtual, interactive event. Presenters will be able to respond to questions and comments.
Event Cost: Free, registration required for...
Learn to draw fun caricatures of some of literature's favorite characters led by a puppet instructor. Whether artists are just beginning or more advanced, this workshop will teach the tips, tricks and techniques of caricature drawing.
Event Cost: Free, registration required for Zoom link
Event Times: 2-3 p.m.
Families are invited to join ROPL for all things magical and shiny to celebrate National Unicorn Day with songs, stories, fingerplays and a unicorn craft. Registration is required and families can contact Emily to schedule supplies pickup.
Event Cost: Free, registration required
Event Times: 7 p.m.
Gemini, the Michigan duo of San and Laz Slomovits, are twin brothers celebrating their 72nd birthdays. The group is also known for its family shows, and thanks to the budding career of Emily, San's daughter, they've revived their career to sing for adults. The brothers play songs from the...
Kids ages 5 to 8 will join Royal Oak’s OUR Credit Union to learn healthy money habits and savings strategies that will help them throughout life. Each participant will receive a free money-themed book and a craft.
Event Cost: Free, registration required; contact Amy to schedule supplies pickup
Event Times: 7...
Join instructor Kate DeGood and Scottish Highland Dancing to The Village of Rochester Hills to celebrate Tartan Day. Kate DeGood School of Dance welcomes dancers of all ages to perform this athletic and graceful form of dance. Tartan Day is a celebration of Scottish heritage and commemorates the Scottish...
Each weekend has a different theme. Visitors can warm up by oversized outdoor fires, enjoy hot seasonal alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, make s'mores, grab a sled from the Sled Shed (featuring free sleds when it snows), play synthetic ice curling and more.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 4-9 p.m. Friday, noon-9...
