5 Things You Should Know This Weekend in Ferndale

Find out what's happening the weekend of Aug. 8-11 in and around Ferndale and leave a comment if you have an event to share.

1. The Detroit Improv Festival continues through Sunday, Aug. 11, at five venues in Ferndale and Detroit. The event will feature more than 200 improvisors, a beer tent and a variety of workshops.
   
2. Ferndale's Local Kitchen and Bar and One-Eyed Betty’s will compete in the Detroit Burger Brawl 2013 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, at Fairway Packing, 1313 Erskine, in Eastern Market.
   
3. Shakespeare in the Park will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, through Saturday, Aug. 10, and 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11., at Starr Jaycee Park in Royal Oak. The outdoor professional theatre event will feature The Merry Wives of Windsor and Much Ado About Nothing. Tickets are $8-$20.
4. The ninth annual Green Cruise celebrating human-powered transit will be held Saturday, Aug. 10, in Ferndale. The event will include several bike rides, food, music, kids activities, free bike tune-ups and more. 
5. Articipate in Berkley will hold a "Welcome Day" from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. The event will include an "all you can create" buffet of fun, easy art projects. Teachers will be on hand and information about upcoming classes will be provided.