5 Things You Should Know This Weekend—Aug. 19-21, 2011

While there's a chance of rain, there are plenty of activities on our calendar to brighten up your weekend:

1. The weather

Saturday may be damp, with a 40 percent chance of rain lingering through the day and evening, but today should stay bright and sunny. The National Weather Service predicts highs today and Saturday in the low 80s, with 79 as the expected high on Sunday. Evening temps will drop into the lower 60s.

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If you're 50 or older, you're welcome to join in the fun starting at noon today at the , with the showing of The Switch starring Jennifer Aniston and Justin Bateman. Cost is $7; the Costick Center provides lunch before the movie and refreshments during. You'll need to register in advance by calling 248-473-1800.

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Hawaiian food, music and dancing are on the menu tonight at one of Farmington Hills' most beautiful historic homes. Cost is $10, and "adult beverages" will be available at an additional cost. The fun starts at 6 p.m. To learn more, call 248-477-8404.

4. , music,

It's another music-filled weekend in downtown Farmington:

• Rhythmz in Riley Park: Tonight at 7 p.m., award-winning Detroit musician Carolyn Striho brings her original rock sound to the . Read more about the concert in .
• Farmington Farmers and Artisans Market: Sheila Landis and her accompanist, Rick Matle, will perform at the market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Equally comfortable with jazz, rock, bebop and Latin rhythms, Landis has earned a number of Detroit Music Awards as "Outstanding Jazz Vocalist."
• Mentobe Acoustic Music Series: If you enjoyed Potter's Field at the Farmington Farmers and Artisans Market on July 2, you've got another chance to hear them play Saturday at 7 p.m. Mentobe Cafe is located next to the .

5. Best wishes, FHS Class of 1961

This weekend, the is celebrating its 50th reunion with a golf outing and dinner. We wish them a happy and safe celebration.