Events & happenings in Lansing this week

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Thursday, Feb. 2

"A Course in Miracles," a Group Discussion on ZOOM - 7 p.m. Meeting ID: 177 417 886 Passcode: 601744. unitylansing.org.

Anthony Taylor Trio - Open jam after the show encouraging improvisation and collaboration — no rehearsal needed! 7 p.m. UrbanBeat, 1213 Turner St., Lansing. (517) 331-8440. urbanbeatevents.com.

Capital Area Audubon Society February 2023 Meeting - Learn about the State Wildlife Action Plan, how it helps birds and species of special concern and what the Restoring America's Wildlife Act could mean for Michigan. 7 p.m. Foster Community Center room 213, 200 N. Foster Ave., Lansing. capitalareaaudubon.org.

Curious Chemists - Ages 2-4. 10 a.m. Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Drive, Lansing. 517-485-8116. impression5.org.

Jagged Little Pill - 7:30 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. 517-432-2000. whartoncenter.com.

Ladies Silver Blades Skating Club - Join other adult women for fun, exercise, friendship and skating practice. 9:30-11:20 a.m. Suburban Ice, 2810 Hannah Blvd., East Lansing. ladiessilverblades.org.

MSUFCU Student Art Exhibit - Showcases talent from 17 area high schools. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MSUFCU Headquarters 1, 3777 West Road, East Lansing. msufcuart.com.

Wine about Winter - 4:30-6:30 p.m. MP Social, 313 N. Cedar St., Lansing. 517-487-3322. downtownlansing.org.

Working Hands | Jessica Considine, Angela Larson, & Kelly O'Neill - 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Lansing Art Gallery, 300 S. Washington Square, Suite 100, Lansing. 517-574-4521. lansingartgallery.org.

Zaha Hadid Design: Untold - 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing. broadmuseum.msu.edu.

Friday, Feb. 3

19th Mid-Winter Singing Festival Community Sing - Featuring Jean Chorazyczewski, Lori Fithian, Mark Dvorak and Joel Mabus. 7:30 p.m. University United Methodist Church, 1120 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing. 517-337-7744. Singingfestival.com.

Biggs Schmidt-Swartz Duo - Performing contemporary electronic music with saxophone. 8 p.m. Cook Recital Hall, 333 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing. 517-353-5340. music.msu.edu.

Blind Spot: Stephanie Syjuco Opening Reception - Meet the artist while enjoying first access to her newest exhibition. Registration req. 7 p.m. Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing. broadmuseum.msu.edu.

Curious Chemists - Ages 2-4. 10 a.m. Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Drive, Lansing. 517-485-8116. impression5.org.

Dogs After Dark - You and your dog can enjoy a guided walk through the nighttime woods! Approximately three miles long. Dogs need 6-foot, non-retractable leash. 7 p.m. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Okemos. 517-349-3866.

First Fridays for College Students - The Science of Love - Featuring renowned poets Rudy Francisco and Ebony Stewart. Decorate cookies, enjoy some pizza, take selfies in the photo booth or meet new people during speed friending sessions. 7 p.m. MSU Museum, 409 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing. 517-355-2370. museum.msu.edu.

Fitness Over 50 - The Meridian Township Parks and Recreation Stretch and Flex Exercise group exercises at Meridian Mall Food Court. 9-10 a.m. 1982 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos. meridian50plus.com.

Horrocks Beer Garden – The Swift Brothers - 5 p.m. 7420 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing. 517-323-3782. shophorrocks.com.

strong>Jagged Little Pill - 8 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. 517-432-2000. whartoncenter.com.

Jazz Orchestras with Bruce Forman, guitar (JAR) - 7:30 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, 542 Auditorium Road, East Lansing. 517-353-5340. music.msu.edu.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - 7 p.m. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing. 517-319-6957. allofusexpress.org.

Michigan State Hockey vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish - 7 p.m. Munn Ice Arena, 509 Birch Road, East Lansing. msuspartans.com.

MSUFCU Student Art Exhibit - Showcases talent from 17 area high schools. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MSUFCU Headquarters 1, 3777 West Road, East Lansing. msufcuart.com.

Repeat, No Skull, Dropped at Birth - 8 p.m. Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 517-484-6795. macsbar.com.

Travelogue – Central Europe - Explore cathedrals, castles, palaces and town squares in Berlin and Dresden, Germany; Vienna and Salzburg, Austria and Prague before returning to Munich. 7 p.m. Foster Community Center room 213, 200 N. Foster Ave., Lansing. 517-483-4233.

Working Hands | Jessica Considine, Angela Larson, & Kelly O'Neill - 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Lansing Art Gallery, 300 S. Washington Square, Suite 100, Lansing. 517-574-4521. lansingartgallery.org.

Zaha Hadid Design: Untold - 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing. broadmuseum.msu.edu.

Saturday, Feb. 4

19th Mid-Winter Singing Festival Saturday Workshops and Afternoon Community Sing - Featuring Jean Chorazyczewski, Lori Fithian, Mark Dvorak and Joel Mabus. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. University United Methodist Church, 1120 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing. 517-337-7744. Singingfestival.com.

Board Game Saturdays - Free fun for the whole family! 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Eaton Rapids Area District Library, 220 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids. 517-663-0950. eradl.org.

Contra and Square Dance - All dances taught – no partner needed. Come at 6:30 for a quick workshop on easy contra dance moves. 7 p.m. Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. 517-614-5858. tenpoundfiddle.org.

Darin Larner Jr. - 6:30 p.m. One North Kitchen & Bar, 5001 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing. 517-901-5001.onenorthdining.com.

Family Day: EDIT - Join us this month as we copy, cut and paste to see something new. Registration req. 11 a.m. Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing. broadmuseum.msu.edu.

Jagged Little Pill - 2 and 8 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. 517-432-2000. whartoncenter.com.

Lansing Roller Derby | 2023 Season Bout 1 - Doubleheader featuring intraleague teams Capital Corruption v Broadbarians. The second bout is a freshie scrimmage for new skaters. 5 p.m. Court One Training Center, 7868 Old M-78, East Lansing. lansingrollerderby.com.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - 3 p.m. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing. 517-319-6957. allofusexpress.org.

Mark Dvorak's Children's Concert - 11 a.m. University United Methodist Church, 1120 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing. 517-337-7744. Singingfestival.com.

Michigan State Hockey vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish - 4 p.m. Munn Ice Arena, 509 Birch Road, East Lansing.  msuspartans.com.

Musical Jubilee - Drum circle (drums provided) from 2-3 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. Piano-fueled folk music for the soul with Sammie Hershock from 3-4 p.m. Free. Absolute Gallery, 307 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Lansing. 517-482-8845. absolutegallery.com.

PFLAG of Greater Lansing General Meeting - 12:15-1:45 p.m. Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. pflag.org/chapter/greater-lansing.

Salsa Verde - 8 p.m. UrbanBeat, 1213 Turner St., Lansing. (517) 331-8440. urbanbeatevents.com.

Ursula Klein Memorial Concert - Reception and exhibits to follow. 6:30 p.m. Church of the Resurrection, 1505 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 517-482-4749. corlansing.org.

Working Hands | Jessica Considine, Angela Larson, & Kelly O'Neill - 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Lansing Art Gallery, 300 S. Washington Square, Suite 100, Lansing. 517-574-4521. lansingartgallery.org.

Zaha Hadid Design: Untold - 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing. broadmuseum.msu.edu.

Sunday, Feb. 5

“A Course in Miracles” with Dan and Carol Maynard - Noon. Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing, 2395 Washington Road, Lansing. 517-371-3010. unitylansing.org.

Bottle and Can Collection for Eastern Ingham Farmers Market - 11 a.m.-1 p.m. McCormick Park, 123 High St., Williamston. 517-618-1630. easterninghamfarmersmarket.org.

Cookie Series: shortbread three ways - Making three flavors: black sesame, masala chai and lemon-rosemary. 4 p.m. Bradly’s HG, 319 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Lansing. 517-999-0399. bradlyshg.com.

Drum Circle with Greater Lansing Area Drummers (GLAD) - 1 p.m. Keys to Manifestation, 809 Center St., Suite 7, Lansing. 517-974-5540. manifestlansing.com.

Jagged Little Pill - 1 and 6:30 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. 517-432-2000. whartoncenter.com.

JUGGLERS AND WOULD-BE JUGGLERS - Jugglers meet at the Orchard Street Pump House at 2 p.m. Sundays. 368 Orchard St., East Lansing. mikemarhanka@gmail.com.

PRISM Sunday Brunch and Bingo - 2 p.m. The Junction, 410 S. Clippert St., Lansing. 517-574-4214. thejunctionmichigan.com.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - 3 p.m. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing. 517-319-6957. allofusexpress.org.

Swan Children with Erin Wilson-Boget - Discussing the concept of birds as shamanistic totems from the motif of children turned into birds. 3 p.m. Keys to Manifestation, 809 Center St., Suite 7, Lansing. 517-974-5540. manifestlansing.com.

Winterlude - Join the Lansing Symphony Orchestra for an afternoon of rarely performed works, including Bach’s cantatas and works from Felix Mendelssohn. 3 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 218 W. Ottawa St., Lansing. 517-487-5001. lansingsymphony.org.

Zaha Hadid Design: Untold - 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing. broadmuseum.msu.edu.

Monday, Feb. 6

Fitness Over 50 - The Meridian Township Parks and Recreation Stretch and Flex Exercise group exercises at Meridian Mall Food Court. 9-10 a.m. 1982 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos. meridian50plus.com.

Intro to Fly Tying Workshops - Learn the tools, materials and techniques to tie two to three different fishing flies. Registration req. 6 p.m. Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge. 517-627-7014. gladl.org.

Jump Into Reading - Stories, songs, activities and therapy dogs. Intended for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. 11 a.m. Eaton Rapids Area District Library, 220 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids. 517-663-0950. eradl.org.

MSUFCU Student Art Exhibit - Showcases talent from 17 area high schools. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MSUFCU Headquarters 1, 3777 West Road, East Lansing. msufcuart.com.

Special Budget Workshop - 6 p.m. City Hall, 114 S. Woodhull Road, Laingsburg. 517-651-5374. laingsburg.us.

Tuesday, Feb. 7

Handmade Pasta series, session two - Braised beef and cabbage agnolotti. 6 p.m. Bradly’s HG, 319 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Lansing. 517-999-0399. bradlyshg.com.

Learning Online: Your Options, Free and Paid - Technology coordinator discusses places to learn new things online, from informal one-off topics to taking an entire class! Registration req. 4 p.m. Eaton Rapids Area District Library, 220 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids. 517-663-0950. eradl.org.

MSUFCU Student Art Exhibit - Showcases talent from 17 area high schools. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MSUFCU Headquarters 1, 3777 West Road, East Lansing. msufcuart.com.

Old Town Commercial Association Annual Meeting - 6 p.m. 1232 Turner Road, Lansing. 517-485-4283. iloveoldtown.org.

Preschool Family Storytime - Stories and literacy-enhancing activities for ages 1-6. 11 a.m. Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge. 517-627-7014. gladl.org.

Preteen Reads Book Club - Grades 4-6. Chat, eat snacks and have book-related fun. Registration req. 6 p.m. Charlotte Community Library, 226 S. Bostwick St., Charlotte. 517-543-8859. charlottelibrary.org.

Symphony Band - 7:30 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, 750 E Shaw Lane, East Lansing. 517-353-5340. music.msu.edu.

Wednesday, Feb. 8

"A Course of Love" with Lucille Olson - 7 p.m. Zoom ID: 177 417 886. Passcode: 601744. unitylansing.org.

Allen Farmers Market - 3-6:30 p.m. 1629 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. 517-999-3911. allenneighborhoodcenter.org/market.

Career Night Open House - Learn more about the exciting industry of real estate and the unique opportunity through EXIT to generate residual income that lasts! 5:30 p.m. EXIT Realty at Home, 1427 W. Saginaw St., Suite 110, East Lansing. 517-489-2550.

Fitness Over 50 - The Meridian Township Parks and Recreation Stretch and Flex Exercise group exercises at Meridian Mall Food Court. 9-10 a.m. 1982 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos. meridian50plus.com.

Meditation in the Thich Nhat Hanh tradition - All are welcome to join our weekly practice! 7-9 p.m. Van Hanh Temple, 3015 S. MLK Jr Blvd., Lansing. lamc.info.

MSUFCU Student Art Exhibit - Showcases talent from 17 area high schools. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MSUFCU Headquarters 1, 3777 West Road, East Lansing. msufcuart.com.

Read Across Time Book Group - “The Princess Bride” by William Goldman. Intended for adults. 11 a.m. Mark’s Place, 238 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids.

Sweetheart Ball - 7 p.m. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing. cityofeastlansing.com. 517-333-2580 ext. 0.

Valentine's Dog Treats - Learn how to make three kinds of treats using nutritious, human-grade ingredients. one LUCKY student will WIN a BE MINE doggy toy and treat prize pack. 6 p.m. Bradly’s HG, 319 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Lansing. 517-999-0399. bradlyshg.com.

Weaving the Web: Humility - Join us online or in person for discussions, rituals, meditations, and more! 6 p.m. Keys to Manifestation, 809 Center St., Suite 7, Lansing. 517-974-5540. manifestlansing.com.

“Whoooo's there?” It's an Owl (Full) Moon - Learn about the winter wonder of our MI owls and make an owl craft. Registration req. 6 p.m. Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge. 517-627-7014. gladl.org.

Wings of Fire Book Club - Dragon-themed activity. Intended for grades 4-6. 5 p.m. Eaton Rapids Area District Library, 220 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids. 517-663-0950. eradl.org.

Working Hands | Jessica Considine, Angela Larson, & Kelly O'Neill - 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Lansing Art Gallery, 300 S. Washington Square, Suite 100, Lansing. 517-574-4521. lansingartgallery.org.

Zaha Hadid Design: Untold - 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing. broadmuseum.msu.edu.

Thursday, Feb. 9

"A Course in Miracles," a Group Discussion on ZOOM - 7 p.m. Meeting ID: 177 417 886 Passcode: 601744. unitylansing.org.

Anthony Taylor Trio - 7 p.m. UrbanBeat, 1213 Turner St., Lansing. (517) 331-8440. urbanbeatevents.com.

Awesome Artists - Ages 2-4. 10 a.m. Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Drive, Lansing. 517-485-8116. impression5.org.

Ladies Silver Blades Skating Club - Join other adult women for fun, exercise, friendship and skating practice. 9:30-11:20 a.m. Suburban Ice, 2810 Hannah Blvd., East Lansing. ladiessilverblades.org.

Misery - 7 p.m. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. 517-482-5700. riverwalktheatre.com.

MSUFCU Student Art Exhibit - Showcases talent from 17 area high schools. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MSUFCU Headquarters 1, 3777 West Road, East Lansing. msufcuart.com.

Panel Talk: Sustainability in Fashion and Textiles - Hear from experts on earth-friendly textile design, eco-certification and the future of Gen Z fashion. 5 p.m. STEM Teaching and Learning Facility, 642 Red Cedar Road, East Lansing. museum.msu.edu.

Sweetheart Ball - 7 p.m. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing. cityofeastlansing.com. 517-333-2580 ext. 0.

Wind Symphony - 7:30 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. 517-353-5340. music.msu.edu.

Wine about Winter - 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sidecar Slider Bar, 500 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 100, Lansing. 517-487-3322. downtownlansing.org.

Working Hands | Jessica Considine, Angela Larson, & Kelly O'Neill - 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Lansing Art Gallery, 300 S. Washington Square, Suite 100, Lansing. 517-574-4521. lansingartgallery.org.

Zaha Hadid Design: Untold - 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing. broadmuseum.msu.edu.

Friday, Feb. 10

Awesome Artists - Ages 2-4. 10 a.m. Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Drive, Lansing. 517-485-8116. impression5.org.

Circulate Love: Red Cross Blood Drive - Registration req. 10 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge. 517-627-7014. gladl.org.

Error 404 Waverly Robotics Night Out – Fundraiser - Dinner, keynote speech by Michelle Masey, comedian Nicole Melnyk, jazz music, community speakers and a silent auction. 5-9 p.m. UrbanBeat, 1213 Turner St., Lansing. (517) 331-8440. urbanbeatevents.com.

Fitness Over 50 - The Meridian Township Parks and Recreation Stretch and Flex Exercise group exercises at Meridian Mall Food Court. 9-10 a.m. 1982 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos. meridian50plus.com.

Flatbreads Two Ways - 6 p.m. Bradly’s HG, 319 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Lansing. 517-999-0399. bradlyshg.com.

Frank Pfaff - Lyrical pictures that tell stories of the human condition. 9 p.m. Sirens Bar, 119 E. Walker St., Saint Johns. 989-292-4600.

From Scotland, Tannahill Weavers - Traditional Celtic music at its best! 7:30 p.m. University United Methodist Church, 1120 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing. 517-337-7744. tenpoundfiddle.org.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - 7 p.m. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing. 517-319-6957. allofusexpress.org.

Mid-Michigan Women's Expo - Exhibits, activities, main stage presentations and shopping that aim to provide a weekend of entertainment, education and enjoyment. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. kohlerexpo.com.

Minecraft Club - Play Minecraft on the library’s private server! Laptops provided. Grades 3 and up. Registration req. 4 p.m. Charlotte Community Library, 226 S. Bostwick St., Charlotte. 517-543-8859. charlottelibrary.org.

Misery - 8 p.m. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. 517-482-5700. riverwalktheatre.com.

MSUFCU Student Art Exhibit - Showcases talent from 17 area high schools. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MSUFCU Headquarters 1, 3777 West Road, East Lansing. msufcuart.com.

Paint & Picasso, a family-friendly fundraising event - Eat, paint and support underserved youth who are embarking upon a trip of a lifetime. 6-8 p.m. Peckham Inc., 3510 Capital City Blvd., Lansing. 517-316-4000. peckham.org.

Sewers Salute Quilts of Valor Meeting - Patriotic quilts for service members or veterans touched by war. Bring your project, sewing machine and supplies. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Towar Hart Baptist Church, 6157 Towar Ave., East Lansing. 517-337-0727.

The Stick Arounds - 8 p.m. The Avenue, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 517-999-7549. avenuecafelansing.com.

Travelogue – Along the Silk Road – Mary Pollock takes guests to Iran, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, where she found beautiful Islamic architecture, Silk Road artifacts and colorful markets. 7 p.m. Foster Community Center room 213, 200 N. Foster Ave., Lansing. 517-483-4233.

Symphony Orchestra: Orchestral tour de force - “Soul Force” by Jessie Montgomery, “Krakatoa” by Stacy Garrop and “Concerto for Orchestra” by Witold Lutosławski. 8 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. 517-353-5340. music.msu.edu.

TGIF Dinner and Dance Valentine party - 7 p.m.- midnight. Eagle Eye Golf Club & Banquet Center, 15500 Chandler Road, Bath. 734-604-5095. tgifdance.com/calendar.

strong>Working Hands | Jessica Considine, Angela Larson, & Kelly O'Neill - 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Lansing Art Gallery, 300 S. Washington Square, Suite 100, Lansing. 517-574-4521. lansingartgallery.org.

Zaha Hadid Design: Untold - 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing. broadmuseum.msu.edu.

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