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NBA star Kyrie Irving plays a plays a Mr. Miyagi presence in "Uncle Drew," taking Lil Rel Howery's Dax on a road trip that includes meetings with real-life hoop heroes such as Shaquille O'Neal, Chris Webber and Reggie Miller. Rated PG-13.Also Showing: • The Detroit Film Theatre's Sci-Fi Summer series at the Detroit Institute of Arts continues with: "Fantastic Voyage," 3 p.

Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets first toured together for a holiday show during late 2014. Now it's a gift for the middle of the year as well.The veteran British rocker and the masked surf rock troupe are back together for a summer go-round, supporting the new "Tokyo Rising/Crying Inside" EP that was released on June 15.

A 20-year-old Shelby Township man who threatened a mass shooting at Lakeside mall was sentenced to one year in jail and given youth status that will allow his conviction to be erased from the public record.Tyler Tindell apologized Thursday before he was ordered to serve two years probation, with the first year in the county jail, by Judge Jennifer Faunce of Macomb County Circuit Court.

DEAR ABBY >> My parents went through a bitter divorce five years ago and have had little to no contact since then. During the process of the divorce, their communication was through my siblings and me, which took a toll on us. However, despite the turmoil of the divorce, we are still close to both of them.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Firm up an agreement you have with someone. Holding up your side of an arrangement will push others to follow suit. Take nothing for granted and leave little leeway. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Aggressive behavior will not be in your best interest. Use your energy wisely and get the grunt work out of the way first if you want to avoid complaints or interference.

According to the US National Weather Service, a heat wave around this time of the year is normal. Temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s on Friday and Sunday, with the real heat on Saturday."The heat index will eclipse 100 degrees on Saturday with a low potential for urban corridors potential to touch 105 degrees," said the National Weather Service in a post on Facebook.

The longest day of the year was also the coolest in part because of Dairy Queen's Ice Cream Social in Mount Clemens. The familiar DQ is a hotspot for neighbors in the surrounding area of 353 North Gratiot, visitors coming to town and travelers passing through. Just for fun here's the scoop on one of America's favorite summertime treats: • The top ice cream producing states are California, Indiana, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Minnesota.

The Bass, Brews & BBQ Festival returns to Lake St. Clair Metropark on Friday to coincide with the arrival of another major bass-fishing tournament on the water.Several local entities have partnered to present the three-day festival, which will include craft beer, barbecue taste treats, live music and more.

Another new batch of performances for the metro area. On sale Friday, June 29 unless otherwise noted...888, Aug. 25 at the Shelter. Tickets $13 advance, $15 day of show. Visit saintandrewsdetroit.com.Self Help Festival with Limp Bizkit, Asking Alexandria, Nothing More and others, Sept.

"Daddy's Boys," a play by Garrett Davis about African-American men's roles as fathers, is on stage at 1 and 6 p.m. Saturday, June 30, in the Detroit Film Theatre at the Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave. The shows are free with museum admission. Call 313-833-7900 or visit