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Get Out! Butterflies, Art and a Fake KISS
You don't have to leave Fridley to enjoy these five great events.
Here are five things to do around town this weekend. Check the Fridley Patch events listings for more.
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When: Friday, July 8, at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave. NE, Fridley
Why Go: See the kid-friendly flick The Missing Lynx in air-conditioned comfort.
Price: Free
Banfill-Locke Reading Series
When: Friday, July 8, at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts, 6666 E River Rd., Fridley
Why Go: Hear local writers Coppoc and Peter Stein read from their work.
Price: Free
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Butterfly Survey
When: Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to noon, or 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave. NE, Fridley
Why Go: Use nets and field guides to ID as many species of butterflies as you can.
Price: Free but call 763-572-3588 to pre-register.
Strutter: A Tribute to KISS
When: Saturday, July 9, 9:30 p.m.
Where: GB Leighton's Pickle Park, 7820 University Ave. NE, Fridley
Why Go: Pay tribute to the face-painted heroes of glam rock. School of Rock opens.
Price: $7
When: Sunday, July 10, from noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts, 6666 E River Rd., Fridley
Why Go: Enjoy art demos by Karen Knutson and Judy Lieber, a recycled art sale, art treasure hunt, arts activities and Refereshments
Price: Free
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