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'Madagascar,' Bourbon Fest, Mother's Day concert among weekend events

7 things to do in the D (May 12 - May 14)

Broadway in Detroit

By: Natalia Escalante

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DETROIT (WXYZ) — "Madagascar," "Aladdin" and Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle are some performances happening this weekend in Detroit.

The Ypsilanti Bourbon Fest returns, and the Harrison Township Public Library will have baby farm animals for families to pet and feed.

Here's a list of seven things to do in the D:

Saturday 7 p.m.
Keyworth Stadium at 3201 Roosevelt Street in Hamtramck
The Detroit City FC women's soccer team is playing their home opener this weekend against the Flint City Bucks.

Thursday and Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Fisher Theatre at 3011 W. Grand Boulevard in Detroit
A whole new world is underway at Detroit's Fisher Theatre with the production of Disney's "Aladdin." Organizers say the display, magic, comedy and performance are "unforgettable." An open-caption performance takes place on Friday.

Saturday 2 p.m.
Fox Theatre at 2211 Woodward Avenue in Detroit
During this musical, Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria escape their home at New York's Central Park Zoo and unexpectedly end up on a "journey to the madcap world of King Julien's Madagascar." The show will leave fans wanting to "move it, move it!" Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored, organizers say.

Saturday 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Harrison Township Public Library at 38225 Creuse Street, Suite A in Harrison Township
Baby farm animals will be at the Harrison Township Public Library for families to see. People will be able to feed the animals with food that is being provided. During the event, the library is also encouraging families to grab a craft to make there or at home.

Sunday 6 p.m.
Fox Theatre at 2211 Woodward Avenue in Detroit
In honor of Mother's Day, Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle will perform at Fox Theatre. Doors open an hour before the event starts.

Saturday 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Ypsilanti Freighthouse at 100 Marketplace in Ypsilanti
The Ypsilanti Bourbon Fest is back for a second year. The indoor festival will have more than 100 whiskeys, store picks and VIP section. Bourbon will be the highlight of the event, but there will be other options like beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks. Food trucks, live music and vendors will also be at the festival. Proceeds from the event will benefit Friends of the River, a nonprofit working benefit to rivers in Michigan.

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