Actor Dick Van Patten, his son James Van Patten, and his daughter-in-law Nancy Valen are on the Albert Lea Civic Theatre stage this weekend for the Minnesota Festival Theatre production of “The Sunshine Boys,” a Neil Simon comedy. The play begins its three-week run tonight.

For 43 years, Al Lewis and Willie Clark played vaudeville as a team, but a falling out has kept them apart for 11 years. Now CBS wants to reunite the duo for its “History of Comedy Special.”

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. June 6-8, 11-15 and 18-22 at the Civic Theatre, 147 N. Broadway. There are also 2 p.m. performances on June 8, 9, 15 and 22. For tickets, call the box office at 377-4371.

Following is a roundup of other area events happening this weekend.

Friday, June 7

– The monthly business and community leaders prayer breakfast will be held at 7 a.m. at the AmericInn. Coffee and rolls will be provided. Those attending should bring a cash donation or non-perishable item for the food shelf. The event is hosted by the Rev. George Marin and Don Malinsky.

– The works of Tim King and Tony Barnack are on exhibit at the Albert Lea Art Center, 224 S. Broadway, from noon-4 p.m. There is no charge to attend, but freewill donations are received to help defray art center expenses.

– The Borderfest parade begins in Emmons at 6:30 p.m., followed by a street dance with music by the Full House Band at 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 8

– The Gus Macker basketball tournament takes place at the Northbridge Mall parking lot. Opening ceremonies are at 8:30 a.m. and play continues all day. The tournament wraps up Sunday afternoon. For more information on Gus Macker, see page 7.

– Albert Lea Youth for Christ will hold a Colorado Caravan fund-raiser from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Wal-Mart parking lot.

– The Albert Lea Farmers’ Market opens at 9 a.m. in the parking lot at the corner of Broadway Avenue and Water Street in downtown Albert Lea.

– The 11th annual Take-A-Kid-Fishing event will be held from 9 a.m.-noon on Fountain Lake near Katherine Island. The event is sponsored by the Fountain Lake Sportsmen’s Club in cooperation with the Conservation Department of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Kids must be 16 years old or younger to participate, and moms and dads are welcome. Kids can learn fishing tips, safety tips, win prizes and fish. No license is required for this event.

– Borderfest events in Emmons include: a flea market on Main Street from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; a 5K run at 10:30 a.m.; an all-terrain vehicle mud bog at noon; a classic car cruise and parade at 7 p.m.; and a street dance featuring the Rockin’ Hollywoods at 8:30 p.m.

– The works of Tim King and Tony Barnack are on exhibit at the Albert Lea Art Center, 224 S. Broadway, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There is no charge to attend, but freewill donations are received to help defray art center expenses.

– The Humane Society of Freeborn County will hold an adopt-a-pet event from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Gayle’s Grooming, 917 S. Broadway Ave.

– Christian musician Dallas Holm will perform in concert at 7 p.m. at the Albert Lea Assemblies of God Church. Doors open at 6 p.m. there is no charge to attend, but a freewill offering will be received to help defray expenses.

Sunday, June 9

– The annual Cloverleaf and LakeView Lions Club Flight Breakfast will be held from 7 a.m.-noon at the Albert Lea Airport. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, milk and coffee will be served. Cost is $4 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available at the door or in advance from Lions Club members.

– The Gus Macker tournament continues at the Albert Lea Family Y.

– The Tones Band will provide the weekly free program of live music in the park at the Edgewater Park bandshell beginning at 1:30 p.m. The Tones Band plays country, ’50s and ’60s music. The band is operated under the direction of Larry Weberg of Albert Lea. The program is jointly funded by the Recording Industries Music Performance Trust Funds and by the city of Albert Lea and are arranged by the Albert Lea Area American Federation of Musicians Local 567.