Patch’s Pick 5: Father’s Day Laughs, BRU Fest, Jazz, Fish Rodeo, Michael Bolton

By Courtney Bledsoe

Here are five can’t miss events for the weekend.

4th Annual BRU Fest Michigan: Get a taste of Michigan craft beer from Bell’s Brewery and food from Buffalo Wild Wings and Bagger Dave’s at this event, which benefits the Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan. Entertainment is also offered. When: 7-11 p.m. Saturday | Where: Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. Eleven Mile, Royal Oak | Price: $39 general admission, $60 VIP admission includes a 6 p.m. entry, private beer tastings with food, a mug and more.

Fathers Day Comedy Fest: John Witherspoon, George Willborn, Dominique and Mark Curry will unite at the Music Hall on Sunday to make you laugh out of your seat. It’s a show you won’t want to miss, contact Ticketmaster to purchase tickets. When: Sunday June 15, 2014 at 7 p.m. | Where: Music Hall Center of the Performing Arts, Detroit | Price: Prices vary; contact Ticketmaster here

Discover Jazz Series Live At Kola Restaurant and Ultra Lounge: Family Circle Productions is bringing independent musicians to Farmington. Bringing trumpeter Willie Bradley and husband and wife duo Butch and Rhonda Coleman just to name a few, Family Circle Productions is starting this years series off right. You won’t want to miss this celebration of jazz. When: Sunday, June 15, 2014- Oct. 12, 2014  | Where: 32523 Northwestern Hwy, Farmington | Hours: 7 p.m.- 10 p.m. | Prices: Prices vary go to brownpapertickets.com

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Grand American Fish Rodeo:  he first Grand American Fish Roded will include an evening of boat parades, live music, casting competitions, relay races and fish themed outdoor movies. If you feel like traveling head out to Adado Riverfront Park for some weekend fun. When: Thursday, Friday and Saturday | Where: 300 N Grand Ave, Lansing | For more information: call (517) 371-4600

Michael Bolton in Detroit: Enjoy a memorable night with Grammy award-winning singer Michael Bolton this weekend. With over 53 million records sold head to the Music Hall this weekend and hear this soulful iconic voice. When: Friday | Where: Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Detroit | Prices: Prices vary; contact Ticketmaster here