Top Five things to do this weekend

This weekend's Top Five picks are filled with magic, with a giant peach, a show filled with illusions, a chance to take a magical quest, and more.
Funcoast
Jan 9, 2013

1. Nelson Illusions - Smokey & Mystery Tour
Head out to the Ritz for this rare chance to see a woman cut in half, a Ferrari helicopter and more. Nelson Illusions is a family trio of illusionists with all sorts of exciting tricks in store. You won’t want to miss this show of steampunk wonder.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12
WHERE: The Ritz Theatre, 30 S. Washington St., Tiffin
COST: $10 per person
INFO: www.ritztheatre.org or our Nelson Illusions story

2. "James and the Giant Peach"
Edison High School will be presenting the Roald Dahl classic “James and the Giant Peach.” The show times have been changed in the hope that the show will be invited to the State Thespian Conference. So go out and support your local thespians.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday, Jan. 11 & 12; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13
WHERE: Edison High School, 2603 St. Rt. 113 E., Milan
COST: $5 for students, $6 for adults
INFO: 419-499-4652 Ext. 1080

3. “Heroes Behind the Badge”
As a local tribute to Officer Andrew Dunn, the Sandusky Police Department, with the Sandusky State Theatre, will be showing a screening of the documentary “Heroes Behind the Badge.” 50 percent of the proceeds will benefit the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
WHEN: 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan 13
WHERE: Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky
COST: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
INFO: sanduskystate.com

4. "Almost Maine"
Enjoy a show made up of eight different love stories and set in a mythical town called Almost, Maine. This show sounds like it's going to be a great time for all audiences.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 10-12 & 17-19; 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13 & 20
WHERE: Playmakers Civic Theatre, 604 W. 6th St., Port Clinton 
COST: $12 a ticket
INFO: 419-734-5044 or pcplaymakers.org

5. MagiQuest
Get the kids away from their video games and playing a magical game the whole family can participate in. Round up the whole family and head to Great Wolf Lodge for a magical quest that spans four floors of the resort.
WHEN: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12
WHERE: Great Wolf Lodge, 4600 Milan Rd., Sandusky
INFO: greatwolflodge.com/sandusky/activities/magiquest