AUDITIONS Michigan Renaissance Festi- val will hold auditions for Royal Court members, street characters and the Renaissance Academy, a tuition-free education program. 1.2 p.m. Sat., June 1. Festival site, Holly. Performers should prepare a short skit, be ready to read from various scripts and participate in some improvisational acting. Dressing in Renaissance attire is encouraged. (810) 634-5552. Michigan Theatre and Dance Troupe is auditioning singers, dancers, stage technicians, actors and writers 16 years and older every Saturday afternoon through June 29 at its Southfield rehearsal site. By appointment only. Call (810) 552-5001. Oakland Community College Symphony Band/Youth Band is seeking musicians. The Sym- phony Band needs clarinets, French horns and percussionists; the Youth Band needs trombones and French horns, and applicants must be current members of a high-school band. Rehearsals are at OCC's Highland Lakes Cam- pus. (810) 360-6218. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, presented by the Stage- crafters Youth Theatre, will hold auditions open to children ages 8- 17. Parents required to partici- pate. Auditionees should bring an upbeat poem or reading not to ex- ceed two minutes and a snapshot or photo of themselves. Registra- tion: 9-10:30 a.m.; auditions be- gin 10 a.m. Sat., June 1. Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. (810) 541-6430. COMEDY DETROI T JEWIS H NEWS Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle: Kirkland Teeple, Fri.-Sun., May 31-June 2; Kevin McPeek, Wed.- Sun., June 5-9; Open Mike Night 8:30 p.m. every Tues. $6/week- nights, $12/weekends. 269 E. Fourth St., Royal Oak. (810) 542- 9900. 90 Second City: Slipped a Discus, the comedy troupe's new revue. 8 p.m. Wed., Thurs. and Sun.; 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Improv ses- sions follow the 10:30 p.m. shows. $12-$19. Next to the Fox Theatre, Detroit. (313) 965-2222. Main Street Comedy Show- case: Symba, 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., May 31-June 1; John Heffron, 8:30 p.m. Thurs., June 6, and 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., June 7-8. $10. 314 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. (313) 996- 9080. -t- Just For Laughs: Marty Pollio, 8:15 and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., May 31-June 1. Open Mike Nite 8:15 p.m. every Wed. At Sanctum, 65 E. Huron, Pontiac. (810) 334- 6512. Annual walk of solidarity begins at 1 p.m. at the Stuart J. Sachse Field behind the JCC. Sun., June 2. Maple-Drake JCC. For details or to volunteer: (810) 642-4260, Ext. 115. Chaplin's East: Norm Stulz, 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., May 31-June 1. $10. 34244 Groesbeck, Clinton Township. (810) 792- 1902. Hunchback of Notre Dame Musical Discovery Adven- ture: Inspired by Victor Hugo's novel, and in anticipation of the upcoming Disney film, the trav- eling festival of animation and music features two live shows every hour, festival tents and in- teractive games and activities. Fri.-Sun., May 31-June 2. Oak- land Mall, Troy. (810) 585-6000, option 2. Joey's Comedy Club: Nick Pa- rades, 9 p.m. Fri., May 31; 8 and 10:30 p.m. Sat., June 1. Dinner and show tickets available. Paisano's, 5070 Schaefer, Dear- born. (313) 584-8885. Holly Hotel: Ken Severn, 8:30 (no smoking show) and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., May 31-June 1. $8. 110 Battle Alley, Holly. (810) 634- 5208. DANCE 100 Years of Detroit Dance, 1896-1996: An exhibition of arti- facts, costumes, memorabilia and photographs. Exhibit through Sept. 22. Reuther Library, 5401 Cass, Detroit. (313) 577-4024. Contra Dances: Sponsored by the Oakland County Tradition- al Dance Society. Live music with early American and English Tra- ditional Dances the fourth Sat. of the month, 8-11 p.m. ($6, smoke free). All Saints Church Hall, cor- ner of Williams and Pike, Ponti- ac. (810) 569-7573. FAMILY Rabbi Joe Black: Direct from Minneapolis, the singer/gui- tarist/composer performs a fam- ily concert with pianist Mark Bloom. 7 p.m. Tues., June 4. $5, adults; $2.50/children. Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Mid- dlebelt, Farmington Hills. (810) 851-5105. bears. Visitors can see these playful newborns on exhibit at the zoo. Also on display: the Wildlife Interpretive Gallery, an indoor gallery, aquarium, but- terfly and hummingbird garden, and ongoing films. The zoo is open every day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $6 ages 13-61/$4 ages 62 and over/$3 kids 2-12. 1-696 and Woodward Ave., Royal Oak. (810) 398-0903. FILM Sinai Hospital's Program for Holocaust Survivors, Fami- lies and Friends presents Henry Ford Quadricycle Green Fields (USA, 1937, dir. Centennial Celebration and Edgar G. Ulmer, Jacob Ben- Henry Ford Birthplace Re- Ami). In Yiddish with English opening: The 100th anniversary subtitles, the comedy/drama is of Ford's first test drive is com- the story of an orphaned Cha- memorated with a ceremonial sidic scholar searching the coun- ride through the streets of tryside for a meaningful Greenfield Village Also, the new- existence. Starring Michael ly restored Ford birthplace offers Goldstein and Herschel Bernar- an intimate look into the auto- di. 7:30 p.m. Sun., June 2, at the motive pioneer's early life. 9 a.m.- Maple-Drake JCC; 12:45 p.m. 5 p.m. Tues., June 4. Henry Ford Mon., June 3, at the JPM JCC. Museum and Greenfield Village, (810) 356-6668. Dearborn. (313) 271-1976. Redford Theatre Spring Film The Fantasticks: Presented by Series presents My Gal Sal Abbott Middle School's Perform- (USA, 1942, dir. Irving Cum- ing Arts III Class. 9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., mings). Rita Hayworth plays a May 31-June 1. $5. Abbott Studio Broadway star in this nostalgic Theater, Orchard Lake Road at Gay Nineties musical. 8 p.m. Commerce Road, West Bloom- Fri.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat., May 31- June 1. $2.50. 17360 Lahser at field. (810) 738-3633. Grand River, Detroit. (313) 537- Decorate-A-Tie Contest and 2560. Why My Dad Is the Best - Es- say Contest: Sponsored by the Detroit Science Center Om- Shirt Box, in preparation for Fa- nimax Theatre presents Ti- documenting the ther's Day, kids grades K-8 can tanica, decorate a picture of a tie with expeditions to explore the any medium to win a Red Radio sunken shipwreck. 10 a.m., 11 Flyer wagon full of art supplies a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Mon., plus $100 for their school's art de- Wed., Fri.; 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Sat.- partment. Contest sheet available Sun. Destiny in Space continues from the Shirt Box. Pictures due at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon and 1 June 3, and creations will be dis- p.m. Tues., Thurs.; 4 p.m. Sat.- played through June 21. For the Sun. $6.50/$4.50 students, se- essay contest, kids can describe niors, includes admission to Dad in 50 words or less to win a museum. 5020 John R, Detroit. special gift for him. Entries must (313) 577-8400. be turned in by June 7. 19011 W. 10 Mile, Southfield. For informa- tion, call Ron Elkus, (810) 352- 1080. Celebrity Hockey Game with Gordie Howe and Dave Couli- er: Ex-NHL stars and Hollywood celebrities will compete to bene- fit three children's charities. Fol- Little Red Riding Hood, musi- lowing the game, 200 children (14 cal fairy tale for children over 3 and under) can skate and test 1/2.7:30 p.m. Fri.; 2:30 p.m. Sat. their skills with the celebrities. Through June 15. $5.50. Marquis Autograph session as well. 12-3 Theatre, 135 E. Main, Northville. p.m., Sun., June 2. $5 admission (810) 349-8110. plus $5 additional to skate with celebrities. Fraser Ice Arena, Detroit Zoo: For the first time 34400 Utica Road, Fraser (be- in almost 15 years, gorillas will tween 14 and 15 Mile Roads). be exhibited. "Sunshine," Toni" (810) 879-6426. and "Cora" are on loan from Ohio's Columbus Zoo and will be Incredible Israel Fest: Cele- "residing" at the Great Apes of brate the 48th anniversary of the Harambee complex. The zoo State of Israel with music, chil proudly announces the birth of dren's rides, activities and food. "Randy" and "Ann," twin sloth POP/CONTEMPORARY MUSIC Tori Amos: 11 p.m. Fri., May 31 (7 p.m. show sold out). $27.50. Fox Theatre. (810) 433-1515. Tim McGraw: With Faith Hill. Country. 7:30 p.m. Fri., May 31. $12.50 and $22.50. Pine Knob. (810) 377-0100. Bill Bellamy: With Reginald "Brother Man" Ballard. 6:30 p.m. Fri., May 31. $15-$50. State The- atre, 2115 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 961-5450. Dick Dale: Surf guitar legend. 8 p.m. Fri., May 31. $15.50. Majes- tic Theatre, 4140 Woodward, De- troit. (313) 833-9700. Barenaked Ladies: 7:30 p.m . Sat., June 1. $25/pavilion; $12.50/lawn. Pine Knob. (810) 377-0100. . Peter Himmelman: The singer/songwriter's music docu- ments spiritual journeys in song. His concert is in conjunction with the presentation of Aish Ha- Torah's Shomrey HaAish award to Dr. Lawrence and Natalie Lip- nik. 7 p.m. Sun., June 2. Ander- son Theater in the Museum building of Greenfield Village, Dearborn. (810) 737-0400. Chicago and Crosby, Stills and Nash: 7:30 p.m. Sat., June 9. $30/pavilion; $12.50/lawn. Pine Knob. (810) 377-0100. The Clarke/Duke Project: Fea- turing Stanley Clarke and George Duke, with guest Rachelle Fer- rell. 8 p.m. Sat., June 1. $27.50. Fox Theatre. (810) 433-1515. Roy Hargrove: Jazz trumpeter. 8 and 10:30 p.m. Sat., June 1. $17. Magic Bag, Woodward, Ferndale. (810) 544-3030. Just the Sax Featuring Ger- ald Albright, Art Porter, Walter Beasley and Bobby Watson. 7:30 p.m. Sun., June 2. $30. Royal Oak Music Theatre, 4th Street. (810) 645-6666. Arthur Fiedler Centenary Celebration: The original mae- stro of pops is celebrated by trum- peter Ramon Parcells. 8 p.m. Thurs., June 6; 8:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., June 7-8; 3 p.m. Sun., June 9. $15-$38. Orchestra Hall, Detroit. (313)833-3700. George Howard and Maysa: 8 p.m. Wed., June 5. $30. Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. 4th Street. (810) 645-6666. Barry White and the Love Un- limited Orchestra: 8 p.m. Sun., June 9. $37.50. Fox Theatre. (810) 433-1515. Janis Ian: 7:30 p.m. Sat., June 8. $17.50. The Ark, Ann Arbor. (313) 761-1451. Bela Fleck and the Fleck- tones: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Sun., June 9. $15. The Ark, Ann Arbor. (313) 761-1451. David Syme: Detroit's own per- forms a benefit concert for Far Conservatory of Therapeutic and Performing Arts. 2 p.m. Sun., June 2. $15 minimum contribu- tion. Birmingham Community House, 380 S. Bates. (810) 646- 3347.