What's up in Lansing: High fructose comedy and more

Good day and happy International Yoga Day.

Author Bob Tarte speaks on his book about bird watching today at Schuler Books & Music. Read about the book and the event in Bill Castanier's article from June 15.

Does a spoonful of sugar help the comedy go down? Lansing-based all-female comedy group Comedy Coven presents its latest show, “Just Desserts,” Tuesday at REO Town’s Robin Theatre. The ladies of Comedy Coven — Tricia Chamberlain, Stephanie Onderchanin and Emily Syrja — are joined by Sarah Jean Anderson, Mikey Hall, Heather Jay and Will Savino for an evening of high fructose entertainment. 8-9 p.m. $10/$7 adv. The Robin Theatre, 1105 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. comedycoven.com.

For more local events, see below.

Classes and Seminars

Capital City Toastmasters Meeting. Learn public speaking and leadership skills. 7 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 775-2697, cadl.org.

Hopeful Hearts Grief Group. Learn, grow and heal together. 10-11 a.m. FREE. The Marquette Activity Room, 5968 Park Lake Road, East Lansing. (517) 381-4866.

Lansing Area Co-Dependents Anonymous. 5:45-6:45 p.m. FREE. Everybody Reads Books and Stuff, 2019 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 515-5559, coda.org.

Overeaters Anonymous. Support for weight loss efforts. 7 p.m. FREE. Okemos Presbyterian Church, 2258 Bennett Road, Okemos. (517) 819-3294.

Speakeasies Toastmasters. Improve listening, analysis, leadership and presentation skills. Noon-1 p.m. FREE. Ingham County Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (616) 841-5176.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Have a support system, lose weight. Wheelchair accessible. Weigh-in 6:30, meeting 7 p.m. FREE first visit. St. Therese Church, 102 W. Randolph St., Lansing. tops.org.

Writing a Business Plan. Intro course on business planning. 9-1:30 a.m. FREE. Small Business Development Center, LCC, 309 N. Washington Square, Suite 110, Lansing. (517) 483-1921, sbdcmichigan.org.

Yawn Patrol Toastmasters. Learn public speaking. 7-8:30 a.m. Studio 1210 Place, 1210 Turner St., Lansing. (989) 859-2086, yawnpatrol.com.

Music

The Scratch Pilots Present: Turntable Tuesdays. Featuring DJ's Bizzy B, Don Black, Enyce, & Leeky. FREE. Green Door Blues Bar & Grill, 2005 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing.

DJClarinet Does Lunch at Lansing City Market. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Lansing City Market, 325 City Market Drive, Lansing. (517) 483-7460.

Evening Classical Concert Series On Board the Michigan Princess. With Lansing's international talent. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20. Michigan Princess Riverboat, 3004 W. Main St., Lansing. michiganprincess.com

Jazz Tuesdays at Moriarty's. 7-10 p.m. FREE. Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing.Events

Downtown River Market. With nutrition demos and live music. 3-7 p.m. Lansing City Market, 325 City Market Dr., Lansing. (517) 483-7460, ow.ly/sqJs300GI5W.

Google Drive Basics. Learn about collaborative documents. Call to register. 5:30-7 p.m. FREE. CADL Foster, 200 N. Foster Ave., Lansing. (517) 485-5185.

Jug and Mug General Meeting. Singles activity club. 6:30-8 p.m. FREE. Buddies Pub & Grill, 2040 N. Aurielus Road, Holt. jugandmug.org.

Knitting and Crochet Group. All ages and skills welcome. 11 a.m.-noon. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org.

Magician Jeff Wawrzaszek. Get a free magic trick to keep. 2-3 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 367-6363.

Read and Play Storytime. Family storytime with kids under age 6. 10:30-11 a.m. FREE. All Saints Episcopal Church, 800 Abbot Road, East Lansing.

Reminisce: The 1960s. Meetup for reminiscing, fellowship and refreshments. 2-3 p.m. FREE. CADL Aurelius, 1939 S. Aurelius Road, Mason.

Capital Area Crisis Rugby Practice. All levels welcome. 6-8 p.m. FREE. St. Joseph Park, 2125 W. Hillsdale St., Lansing. crisisrfc.com.Theater

Comedy Coven Sweet XVI: Just Desserts. Occult-themed comedy with skits and standup. 8-9:30 p.m. $7/$10 at door. The Robin Theatre, 1105 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. ow.ly/rEGj3015wf1.