Listings deadline is 5 p.m. the THURSDAY BEFORE publication. Paid classes will be listed in print at the cost of one enrollment (maximum $20). Please submit them to the events calendar at www.lansingcitypulse.com. If you need help, please call Jessica at (517) 999-5069. E-mail information to calendar@lansingcitypulse.com.
APRIL 13
Squirming and wriggling with worms
Harris
Nature Center offers a variety of programs to help students use their
senses, investigate insects and balance an ecosystem. This Friday,
children 5 to 14 years old are encouraged to further their science
education during Weekday Science. Activities will focus on the theme
“Amazing Annelids” — also known as worms. “The annelid family includes
worms that are round in shape that vary in size from microscopic to
nightcrawler size,” said Kit Rich, Harris Nature Center Coordinator.
“Since the spring rains usually bring our worms up out of the ground, it
seemed the perfect time to study them.” 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. $4. Harris
Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Okemos. (517) 349-3866.
APRIL 14
Real food and real estate
This
Saturday, the Old Town Commercial Association will host its fifth
annual Taste and Tour of Old Town. Visitors and residents can experience
Old Town’s atmosphere at this progressive food sampling and exclusive
loft tour. Participants will be able to try cuisine from 13 different
restaurants, including Craving’s Gourmet Popcorn, Golden Harvest, Sir
Pizza Grand Café, Trailer Park’d, Pablo’s Panaderia and The Purple
Carrot food truck. In addition to sampling savory eats, visitors will
get to know what kinds of living accommodations Old Town offers by
exploring multiple lofts at open houses. Participants can end the tour
with a drink at The Unicorn Tavern, which will have an extended “happy
hour.” Noon-5 p.m. $13 advance, $15 day of, $5 to tour lofts only. Old
Town Commercial Association, 1232 Turner St., Lansing. (517) 485-4283. www.iloveoldtown.org.
APRIL 14
Party for the pooch
The Capital Area Humane Society is a nonprofit that cares for over 8,000 animals every year. Since the CAHS receives
no financial support from the government, fundraisers are crucial to
the success of the organization. On Saturday night, CAHS will host its
largest fundraising event, the 9th Annual Fur Ball, which has the theme
of "Mardi Paw." Guests are encouraged to wear beads, masks and other
Mardi Gras accessories. The evening includes a cocktails and hors
d’oeuvres hour, a formal dinner, silent and live auctions and much more.
During dinner, local TV personalities, sports figures, politicians and
other special guests will wait on and entertain tables to collect tips
for CAHS. After the live auction, complimentary beer, wine and snacks
will be available, along with music from Global Village. RSVPs are
requested due to limited space. 6 p.m. $100, $1,250 per sponsored table
of eight. Eagle Eye Golf Club, 15101 Chandler Road, East Lansing. (517)
626-6060. www.adoptlansing.org.
APRIL 15
Story and tradition through dance
For
over three decades the Lakota Sioux Indian Dance Theatre has educated
and entertained audiences throughout the world. On Sunday, the Act One
Family Series at the Wharton Center welcomes the company to the stage
for a performance that immerses participants in a cultural experience
that communicates the importance of dance and song in Plains Indian
society. Narratives, creation stories, video imagery and more than 20
traditional and sacred songs and dances are included in the program,
which has been hailed for its array of colors and movement. 1:30 p.m.
$12. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center, East Lansing. (800) WHARTON. www.
whartoncenter.com.
Wednesday, April 11
Classes and Seminars
Grande Paraders Square Dance Club. Round dancing and alternating and more. 7:30 p.m. $4 members; $5. Holt 9th Grade Campus, 5780 Holt Road, Holt. (517) 694-0087.
Meditation. For beginners and experienced. 7-9 p.m. FREE. Vietnamese Buddhist Temple, 3015 S. Washington Square, Lansing. (517) 351-5866.
Community Yoga. Power yoga class. 6:30-8 p.m. FREE. Just B Yoga, 106 Island Ave., Lansing. (517) 488-5260.
Drop-in figure drawing. Easels
and drawing boards provided, bring other supplies. 7:30-10 p.m. $5, $3
students. Kresge Art Museum, located at Physics and Auditorium roads,
MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517) 337-1170.
Knee High Naturalist. Ages
2-5 for a playgroup featuring a different nature theme each week. 1-2
p.m. $5. Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mount Hope Ave., Lansing. (517)
483-4224.
The Baha'i Faith. Discussion of its basic beliefs in an
ecumenical setting. 6-7 p.m. FREE. Pilgrim Congregational United Church
of Christ, 125 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. (517) 484-7434. www.
PilgrimUCC.com.
Parent Workshop. Help youth make healthy
decisions and avoid consequences of pregnancy & more. 7-9 p.m. FREE.
Eastern High School, 220 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. (517) 541-8771.
Events Overeaters Anonymous. 7 p.m. FREE. Grand Ledge Baptist Church, 1120 W. Willow Hwy., Grand Ledge. (517) 256-6954.
Practice Your English. Speaking
and listening to English in a friendly, relaxing atmosphere. 7-8 p.m.
FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517)
351-2420.
Youth Service Corps. East side youth grow food, and
develop leadership skills. Ages 11-17. 3:30-5:30 p.m. FREE. Hunter Park
Community Garden House, 1400 block of E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517)
999- 3910.
"Hop." Movie about the Easter Bunny's son going to
Hollywood. Call for showtimes, FREE 12 and under, $4 adults. Celebration
Cinema, 200 E. Edgewood Blvd., Lansing. (517) 393-7469.
Relay for Life Meeting. Team
captain meetings to prepare. 6 p.m. FREE. East Lansing High School, 509
Burcham Drive, East Lansing. (517) 319-9256.
relayforlife.org/eastlansingmi.
Music Open Jam. Rock night. 8 p.m.-Midnight, FREE. Zeppelins Music Hall, 2010 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 580-8722.
Jazz Wednesdays. Live entertainment. 7-10 p.m. FREE. ENSO, 16800 Chandler Road, East Lansing. (517) 333-1656. www.enjoyenso.com.
Jazz Wednesdays.Featuring the Jeff Shoup Trio. 7-10 p.m. FREE. Gracies Place, 151 S. Putnam, Williamston. (517) 655-1100.
Literature and Poetry Shakespeare's Birthday Party. The
evening will be open-mic, limited to the first 14 to sign up. 7:30 p.m.
Suggested donation $5, $3 students. Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St.,
Lansing. (517) 267-0410.
Baby Time. Books and songs for ages 2 years and younger, with caregiver. 10:30 a.m. FREE. (Please See Details April 4)
Lansing Area Science Fiction Association Meeting. New
location. Informal dinner and lively conversation every week. 7 p.m.
FREE. Buddies Grill, 2040 Aurelius Road, #13, Holt. (517) 402-4481.
Thursday, April 12
Classes and Seminars
Yoga 2XL. Learn to move with confidence. 7:15-8:15 p.m. $8 suggested donation. Just B Yoga, 106 Island Ave., Lansing. (517) 488-5260.
Eating Disorders Annonymous Meeting. A
group of people recovering from eating disorders who talk about
recovery. 7 p.m. FREE. CADL Mason Library, 145 W. Ash St., Mason. (517)
899-3515.
Yoga Classes for Beginners. With Gaby Kende, yoga teacher and certified yoga therapist. 9:30-11 a.m. $84 for 8 weeks. Center for Yoga, 1780 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. (517) 351-6640.
Library eBooks. Learn
all about the collection of downloadable materials. 6-7:30 p.m. FREE.
Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517)
321-4014 ext. 4. www.dtdl.org.
Farm to Table: Beginning Canning. Learn
to can safely and several canning methods. 6:30 p.m. FREE. CADL
Aurelius Library, 1939 S. Aurelius Road, Mason. (517) 628-3743. www.cadl.org/farm.
Our Daily Lives Series. A
panel discussion on topics connected to the exhibit, "The 1930s and The
New Deal." 7 p.m. FREE. MSU Museum, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517)
355-7474. www.museum.msu.edu.
Events Morning Storytime. All
ages welcome for stories, songs, rhymes. 10:30 a.m. FREE. Delta
Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517)
321-4014.
Karaoke. Every Thursday night with Atomic D. 9 p.m. LeRoy's Classic Bar and Grill, 1526 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 482-0184. Euchre. No partner needed. 6-9 p.m. $1.50. Delta Township Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth Road, Lansing. (517) 484-5600.
Mid-day Movies. Watch
recent releases on the big screen. 2 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing
Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 367-6363. www.cadl.org.
Kids Time: Ages 5-11. Help
east side youth grow food, develop leadership skills. 4:30-5:30 p.m.
FREE. Hunter Park Community GardenHouse, 1400 block of E. Kalamazoo St.,
Lansing. (517) 999-3910.
MSU Film Collective Series. Showing
"Alternative Soundtracks from the Underground." 8-11 p.m. FREE. Wells
Hall, MSU Campus, East Lansing. www.english. msu.edu/film.
Celiac Awareness Dinner. A
gluten-free dinner, including appetizers with wine, salad, lasagna and
more. 5:30 p.m. $30. Kellogg Conference Center, 55 S. Harrison Road,
East Lansing. (517) 349-02294.
Open Studio Night. The MSU Department of Art, Art History and Design invite public to demonstrations in sculpture, printmaking & more. 5-8 p.m.FREE. Kresge Art Center, Physics and Auditorium roads, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517) 355-7610.
Capital City Film Festival. Red
carpet premiere party, FREE at Troppo and more. Visit website for
details. 4:30-8:30 p.m. $5 film screening, music $10- 13, $50 weekend
pass. Downtown Lansing, Washington Square between Michigan and Washtenaw
avenues, Lansing. www.capitalcityfilmfest.com.
"Hop." Call for showtimes. FREE 12 and under, $4 adults. (Please See Details April 11)
Spanish Conversation Group. Both English and Spanish will be spoken. 7-8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517)351-2420. www.elpl.org.
Music Jazz Thursdays. Various artists featured each week. 6:30-9:30 p.m. FREE. Mumbai Cuisine, 340 Albert St., East Lansing. (517) 336-4150.
Faculty Recital. Featuring
Justin O'Dell, clarinet. 8 p.m. $10, $8 seniors, FREE students. MSU
Music Building Auditorium, MSU Campus, East Lansing. www.music.msu.edu.
Avon Bomb. Live music. 10 p.m. FREE. Dublin Square Irish Pub, 327 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2222. www.dublinsquare.net.
Jazz Concert. Featuring
Connor Mikula and the Aurum Saxophone Quartet. 7 p.m. $3 students, $5.
(SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., East Lansing. (517) 319-6832. www.scenemetrospace.com.
Theater "The Usual: A Musical Love Story." Original musical about love in a neighborhood bar. 8 p.m. $22.
Williamston Theatre, 122 S. Putnam, Williamston. (517) 655-SHOW.
Billy Bell's Lunge Dance Concert. "So You Think You Can Dance" star Billy Bell. 7:30 p.m. FREE. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517) 242-7431. www.rcah.msu.edu/events.
"The Wizard of Oz." Embark
on the journey with Dorothy and Toto as they travel to the Emerald
City. 7 p.m. $10 door, $8 online. Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 378
State St., Charlotte. (517) 541-5690. hpami.org.
Friday, April 13
Classes and Seminars
Relics of the Big Bang. Emphasizes
research currently underway at CERN. 8 p.m. $3, $2.50 students and
seniors, $2 kids. Abrams Planetarium, 400 E. Grand River Ave., East
Lansing. (517) 355-4676.
Howl at the Moon. Bring your best
friend, 2-footed or 4-footed, and walk through the moonlit woods. 8 p.m.
$3. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Meridian Township. (517)
349-3866.
Our Daily Work/Lives. Lisa Fine on the Enrico Fermi
Atomic Energy Plant and works of Downriver Detroit. 12:15-1:30 p.m. ,
FREE. MSU Museum Auditorium, MSU Campus, East Lansing. www.museum.msu.edu.
Candlelight Yoga. With
the acclaimed cellist Suren Petrosyan performing. 7-8:15 p.m. $15.
Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 333-2580.
Tedx Lansing. Energizing
environment to network, with music by the Lansing Unionized Vaudeville
Spectacle and Kinetic Affect. 9 a.m. $35. Lansing Public Media Center,
2500 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. www.tedxlansing.eventbrite.com.
Weekday Science. Enhance your child's science education, program on worms. 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. $4.Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Meridian Township. (517) 349-3866.
Swiss Steak Dinner. Swiss
steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, hot vegetable and more. 4:30-7:30
p.m. Price varies. Christ United Methodist Church, 517 W. Jolly Road,
Lansing. (517) 394-2727.
Events Alcoholics Anonymous. Open
meeting for family and friends with American Sign Language
interpretation. 8 p.m. FREE. Alano Club East, 220 S. Howard St.,
Lansing. (517) 482-8957.
Storytime. Stories, rhymes and a craft
for ages 2-5. 10:30-11:15 a.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950
Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.
Bites & Bids Library Fundraiser. Featuring
a silent auction, appetizers, live music, family fun and more. 6-8 p.m.
$30, $50 couple or family. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road,
East Lansing.(517) 351-2420. www.elpl.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous. A closed women's meeting. 7:30 p.m. FREE. St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 6500 Amwood Drive, Lansing. (517) 882-9733.
Capital City Film Festival. Screening
several films, musical guest Murder by Death. Visit website for
details. 2:30-9 p.m. $5 film screening, music $10-13, $50 weekend pass.
(Please See Details April 12)
"Spy Kids 4." Part of Flick's
Family Film Fest. Call for showtimes, FREE 12 and under, $4 adults.
Celebration Cinema, 200 E. Edgewood Blvd., Lansing. (517) 393-7469.
Music Greater Lansing Community Concert. Helix Saxophone Quartet. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Ingham County Medical Care Facility, 3860 Dobie Road, Okemos. (517) 353-9958.
The Pat Zelenka Project. Live concert. Noon- 1 p.m. FREE. Grand Cafe/Sir Pizza, 201 E. Grand River, Lansing. (517) 483-1000. www.lcc.edu/radio.
Ben Schuller. Live concert. Noon-1 p.m. FREE. Grand Cafe/Sir Pizza, 201 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. (517) 483-1000. www.lcc.edu/radio.
Theater "The Usual: A Musical Love Story." 8 p.m. $25. (Please See Details April 12)
"The Wizard of Oz." 7 p.m. $10 door, $8 online. (Please See Details April 12)
Literature and Poetry Music & Movement Storytime. Dance
and sing to music, and learn to play with instruments and more. 1 p.m.
FREE. Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing.
(517) 321-4014 ext. 3.
Jonathan Balcombe. Author on "The Inner Lives of Animals." 7 p.m. $20. Kellogg Center, 55 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing. www.animalsandsociety.org/static/events.
Saturday, April 14
Classes and Seminars
Relics of the Big Bang. 8 p.m. $3, $2.50 studentsandseniors, $2 kids. (Please See Details April 13)
Beginner Tai Chi. Can build strength and reduce stress. 8-9 a.m. $8. Just B Yoga, 106 Island Ave., Lansing. (517) 488-5260.
Tai Chi in the Park. Meditation
at 8:45 a.m. followed by Tai Chi. 9:30 a.m. FREE. Hunter Park Community
GardenHouse, 1400 block of E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. Contact Bob
Teachout (517) 272-9379.
Overeaters Anonymous. 9:30 a.m. FREE. Sparrow Professional Building, 1200 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 485-6003.
Parenting Group. Lecture
and group discussion each week. 10-11 a.m. Call to register. Women's
Center of Greater Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517)
372-9163.
Farm to Table. On soil preparation, pruning, planting bulbs and adding low care native plants. 11 a.m. FREE. CADL Haslett Library, 5670 School St., Haslett. (517) 339-2324. www.cadl.org/farm.
Homebuyer Education. Learn
about financing options & programs available to get your first
home. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Center for Financial Health, 230 N.
Washington Square, Lansing. (517) 708-2550.
Bird Watching. Give bird watching a try with the help of an experienced birder. 9 a.m. FREE. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Meridian Township. (517) 349-3866.
Herb Container Garden. Bring
own container, class size is limited. 11 a.m.-Noon, $10. Smith Floral
and Greenhouses, 124 E Mount Hope Ave., Lansing. (517) 484-5327. www.smithfloral.com.
Cooking with Herbs. Bring own container, class size is limited. 12:30-1:30 p.m. $5. Smith Floral and Greenhouses, 124 E Mount Hope Ave., Lansing. (517) 484-5327. www.smithfloral.com.
Worm Composting. Turn
food and yard scraps into gardeners gold. 12:30-2 p.m. Suggested
donation of $5. Hunter Park Community GardenHouse, 1400 block of E.
Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 999-3910.
Lummi Sticks & Sit-Upons. Make
a lummi stick, a percussion instrument used to keep time and more. 11
a.m.-3 p.m. $6, $4 seniors, $2 kids. Michigan Historical Museum, 702 W.
Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 373-1359.
Events Salsa Dancing. DJ
Adrian "Ace" Lopez hosts Lansing's longest standing weekly salsa event.
Singles welcome. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $5. Gregory's Bar & Grille, 2510 N.
Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing. (517) 323-7122.
Habibi Dancers. With special guest artist Roula Said. 8 p.m. $15, $20 at door. Aladdin's Resturant, 300 N. Clippert St., Lansing. www.habibidancers.org .
9th Annual Fur Ball. Fundraiser
for the Capital Area Humane Society. WIth an auction, beer, wine and
snacks. 6-11:30 p.m. $100. Eagle Eye Golf Club, 15500 Chandler Road,
East Lansing. (517) 626-6060. .
Art Expo. Featuring local and
neighboring artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Hannah Community Center, 819
Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 333-2580.
Taste & Tour Old Town. Attendees
can sample a variety of Old Town's fare and tour real estate. Noon-5
p.m. $13 advance, $15 day. Old Town, Grand River Avenue & Turner
Street, Lansing. (517) 485- 4283. www.iloveoldtown.org.
Need Participants. Bring
an umbrella for an umbrella mosaic, dance, and a parade. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
FREE. Downtown Williamston, Grand River Ave., Williamston. (517)
410-9307. limner@limnerpress.com.
Capital City Film Festival. Screening
several films, musical guest William Elliott Whitmore. Visit website
for details. Noon-9 p.m. $5 film screening, music $10-13, $50 weekend
pass. (Please See Details April 12)
Pierogi Day. Order fresh
frozen pierogis to be ready by May 5. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $1.25-$15. Polish
Federated Home, 1030 E. Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing. (517) 339-4604.
Discover the Park. A guided walk, to explore a new place to walk. 10 a.m. $3. Ted Black Woods, 540 E. Grand River Ave., Okemos. (517) 349-3866.
Recycle Rama. Drop
off electronics, books, fabrics, cooking oils, and more. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
FREE. Ingham County Health Department, 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing. www.lansingrecycles.com.
"Spy Kids 4." Call for showtimes, FREE 12 and under, $4 adults. (Please See Details April 13)
Breakfast with a Cause. A
variety of breakfast casseroles, coffee, tea and more. To benefit the
food banks. 8-10 a.m. Donations. Incu-Bake, 1967 Aurelius Road, Holt. www.incu-bake.com.
Pancake Breakfast. Homemade
pancakes, egg casserole, fruit and more. Donations go to a new roof. 9
a.m.-Noon. Donations encouraged. Faith United Methodist Church, 4301 S.
Waverly Road, Lansing. (517) 882-0661.
Music Benefit Concert, Chris Trapper. Front
man of the Push Stars, money raised will go to three different
organizations. 5:30 p.m. $30. Lou & Harry's, 16800 Chandler Road,
East Lansing. www.iie.lifeasazebra.com.
Live Music. Live music at dinnertime. 6:30-8:30 p.m. FREE. Altu's Ethiopian Cuiine, 1312 Michigan Ave., East Lansing. (517) 333-6295.
"The Piano Man: Billy Joel." The Lansing Symphony performs the music of Billy Joel. 8 p.m. $15-40. Wharton Center, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517) 487-5001. www.lansingsymphony.org.
Singers on The Grand. Performing
music of the silver screen, 1930s to present-day. 8 p.m. $10 advance,
$12 at door. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. (517)
482-5700. www.riverwalktheatre.com.
MSU Professors of Jazz. CD release show. 8 p.m. $25. Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., Lansing. (517) 487-9549. www.stpconcerts.com.
Billy Dean. The country music star. 8 p.m. $20-25. Margaret Livensparger Theater, 5885 W. Holt Road, Holt. www.holt.tix.com
Theater "The Usual: A Musical Love Story." 3 & 8 p.m. $22 matinee, $25. (Please See Details April 12)
"The Wizard of Oz." 1 & 7 p.m. $10 door, $8 online. (Please See Details April 12)
Literature and Poetry J. Gabriel Gates. Author
of "The Sleepwalkers!" available for book signing. Noon-4 p.m. FREE.
Schuler Books & Music, 1982 Grand River Ave., Okemos.
(517) 349-8840. www.schulerbooks.com.
Sunday, April 15
Classes and Seminars
Lansing Area Codependents Anonymous. Meets on the third floor. 2-3 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing.(517) 367-6300. www.cadl.org.
Overeaters Anonymous. 2 p.m. FREE. Everybody Reads Books and Stuff, 2019 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 485-8789.
Relics of the Big Bang. 4 p.m. $3, $2.50 students and seniors, $2 kids. (Please See Details April 13)
History of Haslett. With
light refreshments served by the Friends in the Barnes House. 3-5 p.m.
FREE. Meridian Historical Village, 5113 Marsh Road, Okemos. (517)
347-7300.
Gardener's Roundtable. Discuss various garden topics,
swap ideas, tips, and occasionally seeds and plants. 12:30-1:30 p.m.
FREE. Hunter Park Community GardenHouse, 1400 block of E. Kalamazoo St.,
Lansing. (517) 999-3910.
Events Pride Brunch & Silent Auction. With an array of
art available, omlet bar and drinks. Help raise funds Michigan Pride.
11 a.m. $30. Capitol City Grille, Radisson, 111 N. Grand Ave., Lansing. www.michiganpride.org.
Salsa Dancing. DJ
Mojito spins salsa, merengue, bachata. 7 p.m.-Midnight, $5 21, $7 under
21. Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge, 6810 S. Cedar St., Lansing.
Alcoholics Anonymous. Closed
meeting for those who desire to stop drinking, with American Sign
Language interpretation. 9 a.m. FREE. Alano Club East, 220 S. Howard
St., Lansing. (517) 482-8957.
Occupy Lansing. Direct Action
meeting. General Assembly each Sunday at 7 pm. 5 p.m. FREE. Gone Wired
Cafe, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 853-0550. www.gonewiredlansing.com.
Capital Area Singles Dance. Meet new friends with door prizes. 6:30-10:30 p.m. $8. Ramada, 7501 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing. (517) 819-0405.
Scandinavian Society of Greater Lansing Meeting. A
video on Denmark and on Norway, followed by a potluck dinner. 2-4:30
p.m. FREE. Faith United Methodist Church, 4301 S. Waverly Road, Lansing.
(517) 316-1394.
Capital City Film Festival. Screening several
films and musical guest Lights. Visit website for details. 11 a.m.-7
p.m. $5 film screening, music $10-13, $50 weekend pass. (Please See
Details April 12)
Art Expo. Featuring local and neighboring
artists. Noon-5 p.m. FREE. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East
Lansing. (517) 333-2580.
Coffee Tasting & Dessert Buffet. Tasting
of Rwandan coffee and other African coffees. 1:30-3 p.m. Donations for
Association Mwana Ukundwa. Haslett Community Church, 1427 Haslett Rd.
Haslett. (517) 339-8383. www.haslettcommunitychurch.org.
Student Art Show. The
Capital Area Career Center, New Media Students. 2-5 p.m. FREE. Coffee
and Friends Cafe, 5100 Marsh Road, Okemos. (517) 347-0962.
"Spy Kids 4." Call for showtimes, FREE 12 and under, $4 adults. (Please See Details April 13)
Music Mid-Michigan Bluegrass Association Concert. The
MMBA meets every third Sunday of the month to play a concert. 2-7 p.m.
$4, $2 seniors. Woldumar Nature Center, 5739 Old Lansing Road, Lansing.
(517) 482-2382.
All-School Recital. Support students of the MSU
Community Music School. 3 p.m. FREE. MSU Community Music School, 841-B
Timberlane St., East Lansing. (517) 355-7661. cms.msu.edu.
Stefan Koch. Recital
by Lansing Symphony cellist. 4 p.m. FREE. MSU Community Music School,
841-B Timberlane St., East Lansing. (517) 355-7661. cms. msu.edu.
University Chorale/Choral Union. Featuring
Fauré - Requiem, Britten - Cantata Misericordium and more. 7 p.m. $10,
$8 seniors, FREE students. Plymouth Congregational Church, 2001 E. Grand
River Ave., Lansing. www.music.msu.edu .
Singers on The Grand. 2 p.m. $10 advance, $12 at door. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. (517) 482-5700. www.riverwalktheatre.com.
Theater "The Usual: A Musical Love Story." 2 p.m. $22. (Please See Details April 12)
Lakota Sioux Indian Dance Theatre. Communicating
messages through dance and songs in Plains Indian society. 1:30 p.m.
$12. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (800)
Wharton. www.whartoncenter.com.
Literature and Poetry Poetry Reading. Poets
George Dila and Dennis Hinrichsen share poetry and conversation. 7 p.m.
FREE. Gone Wired Cafe, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 346-0099.
becauseeverybodyreads.com.
Monday, April 16
Classes and Seminars
Divorced, Separated, Widowed Conversation Group. For
those who have gone through loss and are ready to move on with their
lives. 7:30 p.m. FREE. St. David's Episcopal Church, 1519 Elmwood Road,
Lansing. (517) 323-2272.
GriefShare Seminar. DVD series, with
support group discussion. 6:30-8 p.m. FREE. Grace United Methodist, 1900
Boston Blvd., Lansing. (517) 490-3218.
Overeaters Anonymous. 7 p.m. FREE. St. David's Episcopal Church, 1519 Elmwood Road, Lansing. (989) 587-4609. www.stdavidslansing.org.
Chronic Pain Support Group. For those experiencing any level of chronic physical pain. 4-5:30 p.m.FREE. Women's Center of Greater Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 372-9163.
HomeWork Help. Drop-in
help for grades K-8 from the MSU Student Michigan Education
Association. 5-7 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road,
East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. www.elpl.org.
Farm to Table. Screening
of "The Vanishing of the Bees" film. 6:30 p.m. FREE. CADL Holt-Delhi
Library, 2078 Aurelius Road, Holt. (517) 694-9351. http://www.
cadl.org/farm.
Greater Lansing Against War & Injustice Meeting. To
plan local events & actions for peace and social justice. 7-9 p.m.
FREE. Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing.
(517) 410-1243.
Events Euchre. Play
euchre and meet new people. 6-9 p.m. $1.50. Delta Township Enrichment
Center, 4538 Elizabeth Road, Lansing. (517) 484-5600.
Social Bridge. Play bridge and socialize. 1-4 p.m. $1.50. Delta Township Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth Road, Lansing. (517) 484-5600.
Adding Years. Stephanie
Howard, co-author of "Give Them Something Better" on longevity secrets.
6:15 p.m. FREE. Holt Seventh Day Adventist Fellowship, 5682 Holt Road,
Holt. (517) 543-6978. www.adventist.org.
"Spy Kids 4." Call for showtimes, FREE 12 and under, $4 adults. (Please See Details April 13)
Monday Morning Movie. Get
your film fix at the library. 10:30 a.m. FREE. Delta Township District
Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext.4.
Music Open-Mic Mondays. Sign
up to play solo, duo, with your band. 6:30-10:30 p.m. FREE. Michigan
Brewing Company, 402 Washington Square, Lansing. (517) 977-1349.
Literature and Poetry Writers Discussion. Share work, get feedback, talk
about projects and try different prompts and activities. 4:30 p.m.
FREE. Stockbridge Library, 200 Wood St., Stockbridge. (517) 851-7810.
Tuesday, April 17
Classes and Seminars
Schizophrenics Anonymous. A
self-help support group for those affected by the disorder. 10 a.m.
Room 215-F, Community Mental Health Building, 812 E. Jolly Road,
Lansing. (517) 485-3775.
Yoga 40. For those in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. 7:15 p.m. Suggested $7. Just B Yoga, 106 Island Ave., Lansing. (517) 488-5260.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Anyone
wanting to lose weight is welcome. 7 p.m. FREE to visit.. Eaton Rapids
Medical Center, 1500 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids. Judy @ (517) 543-0786.
Schizophrenics Anonymous Self-help Support Group. For
persons with schizophrenia and related disorders. 5:30 p.m. FREE.
Sparrow Professional Building, 1200 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517)
485-3775.
Overeaters Anonymous. 7 p.m. FREE. Presbyterian Church of Okemos, 2258 Bennett Road, Okemos. (517) 505-0068.
Intro to Computers. Professionals
from Career Quest teach the basics. 2:30-4 p.m. FREE. Capital Area
Michigan Works, 2110 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 492-5500.
On the Way To Wellness. Barb
Geske provides nutrition and wellness coaching in a positive,
informative format. 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. $10. Presbyterian Church of
Okemos, 2258 Bennett Road, Okemos. (517) 349-9536.
Computer Class. Learn Excel. 7 p.m. FREE. Community of Christ, 1514 W. Miller Road, Lansing. (517) 882-3122.
Laughter Yoga. With
Kiran Gupta, a licensed clinical social worker. 5:30-6 p.m. FREE.
Campus Village Center, 1151 Michigan Ave., East Lansing. (517) 775-4834.
Yoga for Well Being. With Amy Noren, RYT 200, trained in
alignment based yoga. 6:30-8 p.m. $10. Full Spectrum Family Medicine,
2025 Abbot Road, East Lansing.
Speakeasies Toastmasters. Become a better speaker. 12:05-1 p.m. FREE. Ingham County Human Services Bldg., 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing.
Bicycle Safety. Learn proper sizing of your bicycle and more. 7 p.m. FREE. Dewitt District Library, 13101 Schavey Road, DeWitt. (517) 669-3156. www.dewittlibrary.org.
Coffee & Organization. A
guided discussion on all clutter-related and organization topics.
10-11:30 a.m. FREE. Espresso Royale Café, 1500 W. Lake Lansing Road,
East Lansing. rita@cluttergone.com.
Events Compassionate Friends. For grieving parents. 7:30-9:30 p.m. FREE. Salvation Army Community Center, 701 W. Jolly Road, Lansing. (517) 351-6480.
Mid-day Movies. Watch
recent releases on the big screen. 2 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing
Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 367-6363. www.cadl.org.
Game On. Play
a variety of board and video games. 3-5 p.m. FREE. Delta Township
District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 x3.
Morning Storytime. All
ages welcome for stories, songs, rhymes and fun. 10:30 a.m. FREE. Delta
Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing.(517) 321-4014.
Kids Time: Ages 5-11. Help
eastside youth to grow food, develop leadership & life skills.
4:30-5:30 p.m. FREE. Hunter Park Community GardenHouse, 1400 block of E.
Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 999-3910.
Storytime. Stories,
rhymes, songs and a craft for ages 2-5. 10:30-11:15 a.m. & 6:30-7:15
p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing.
(517) 351-2420.
"Spy Kids 4." Call for showtimes, FREE 12 and under, $4 adults. (Please See Details April 13) Return to Paradise. Lansing's orginal all-male
show. Proceeds go to
Michigan Pride. 18 & up $10, 21 & up $5. 9 p.m. Club X-Cel, 125
N. Clippert St., Lansing. (517) 333-3232.
Music Jazz Tuesdays. With
Jeff Shoup Quartet, artists from the MSU Jazz Studies Department and
the mid-Michigan jazz community. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. FREE. Stober's Bar, 812
E. Michigan Ave., Lansing.
Literature and Poetry Adult Book Discussion. This
month "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" by Jamie Ford. 6:30
p.m. FREE. Dansville Library, 1379 E Mason St., Dansville. (517)
623-6511.
Book Discussion Group. "The Leisure Seeker" by Michael Zadoorian. 1 p.m. FREE. Williamston Library, 201 School St., Williamston. (517) 655-1191.
Wednesday, April 18
Classes and Seminars
Grande Paraders Square Dance Club. Round dancing and alternating and more. 7:30 p.m. $4
members; $5. Holt 9th Grade Campus, 5780 Holt Road, Holt. (517) 694-0087.
Meditation. For beginners and experienced. 7-9 p.m. FREE. Vietnamese Buddhist Temple, 3015 S. Washington Square, Lansing. (517) 351-5866.
Community Yoga. Power yoga class. 6:30-8 p.m. FREE. Just B Yoga, 106 Island Ave., Lansing. (517) 488-5260.
Drop-in figure drawing. Easels
and drawing boards provided, bring other supplies. 7:30-10 p.m. $5, $3
students. Kresge Art Museum, located at Physics and Auditorium roads,
MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517) 337-1170.
Anime & Manga Drawing. For
teens, to learn how to draw their own characters in the popular
Japanese Anime style. 3-5:30 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950
Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.
Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
Discussion. 6-7 p.m. FREE. Pilgrim Congregational United Church of
Christ, 125 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. (517) 484- 7434. www.PilgrimUCC.com.
The Ecological Role of Fungi. With
Paul Olexia, Professor Emeritus Kalamazoo College. 7 p.m. FREE. Fenner
Nature Center, 2020 E. Mount Hope Ave., Lansing. (517) 887-0596. www.wildoneslansing.org.
Carol Hess. Professor
of Musicology, on what do we in the U.S. know about Latin American
music. 7 p.m. FREE. MSU Library, 100 Main Library, MSU Campus, East
Lansing. www.lib.msu.edu.
Events Overeaters Anonymous. 7 p.m. FREE. Grand Ledge Baptist Church, 1120 W. Willow Hwy., Grand Ledge. (517) 256-6954.
Practice Your English. Speaking
and listening to English in a friendly, relaxing atmosphere. 7-8 p.m.
FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517)
351-2420.
Youth Service Corps. 3:30-5:30 p.m. FREE. (Please See Details April 11)
Knee High Naturalist. 1-2 p.m. $5. Please See Details April 11)
Colonial Village Neighborhood Meeting. The
Association meets on the third Wednesday. 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. Grace
United Methodist, 1900 Boston Blvd., Lansing. (517) 482-5750.
"Spy Kids 4." Call for showtimes, FREE 12 and under, $4 adults. (Please See Details April 13)
Toddler Storytime. Stories, songs and activities for ages 1-3. 10:30 a.m. FREE. Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 672-4072. www.cadl.org.
Toddler Storytime. Stories, songs and activities for ages 2-3. 10:30 a.m. FREE. Okemos Library, 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 347-2021.
Preschool Storytime. Children
can enjoy fun tales, songs and craft. 10 a.m. FREE. Webberville
Library, 115 South Main St., Webberville. (517) 521- 3643. & at
10:30 a.m. FREE. Williamston Library, 201 School St., Williamston. (517)
655-1191. & at 1:30 p.m. Foster Library, 200 N. Foster Ave.,
Lansing. (517) 485-5185.
Family Storytime. Interactive group with
stories songs, and movement for children not in school yet. 10:30 a.m.
FREE. South Lansing Library, 3500 S Cedar St., # 108, Lansing. (517)
272-9840.
Drop-In Lego Club. Create something unique with the
library's Lego collection. 4 p.m. FREE. Foster Library, 200 N. Foster
Ave., Lansing. (517) 485-5185.
Music Open Jam. Rock night. 8 p.m.-Midnight. FREE. Zeppelins Music Hall, 2010 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 580-8722.
Jazz Wednesdays. 7-10 p.m. FREE. Gracies Place, 151 S. Putnam, Williamston. (Please See Details April 11)
Jazz Wednesdays. Live entertainment. 7-10 p.m. FREE. ENSO, 16800 Chandler Road, East Lansing. (Please See Details April 11)
Greater Lansing Community Concert. Double Reed Ensemble. 7 p.m. FREE. Independence Village of East Lansing, 2530 Marfitt Road, East Lansing. (517) 353-9958.
Literature and Poetry Baby Time. 10:30 a.m. FREE. Please See Details April 11)
Lansing Area Science Fiction Association Meeting. 7 p.m. FREE. (Please See Details April 11)
Fiction Book Discussion. This
month's title, "Amaryllis in Blueberry" by Christina Meldrum. FREE.
6:30 p.m. FREE. Holt-Delhi Library, 2078 Aurelius Road, Holt. (517)
694-9351.
