What's up in Lansing: Jim Kweskin and more

Here's what's going on in town today

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Good day on this cloudy Tuesday.Folk musician Jim Kweskin, founder of the Jug Band, comes to Elderly Instruments today for a concert. Kweskin and his band draw from diverse influences, and their Americana sound is tinged with not just country but with blues, ragtime, jazz, rock and pop. If you can't make it down to Elderly, you can watch the show live online at Elderly's Concert Window page. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $20. Elderly Instruments, 1100 N. Washington Ave., Lansing. (517) 372-7880, elderly.com/calendar/kweskin.

For more local events, see below.

Classes and Seminars

Bible and Beer Study. Scripture discussion over a casual beer. 6 p.m. Buy your own beer. Kelly's Downtown, 220 S. Washington Square, Lansing. (517) 482-0600, christcommunitylansing.org.

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.

Connections: Teen Girls Group. For girls in grades 9-12 to meet and form connections. 5:45-7 p.m. $10. Come As You Are Counciling and Consulting, 3815 W. St. Joseph St., Suite B301, Lansing. (517) 803-3125, cayalansing.com.

Course in Miracles. Relaxed and friendly study group. 7 p.m. FREE. Call for location. (517) 482-1908.Hopeful Hearts Grief Group. Learn and heal. 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) 346-9900, coda.org.

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

People's Law School. Seven-week program to teach the legal system to non-lawyers. 7-9 p.m. $7 per class/$25 for all sessions. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing. peopleslawschool.org.

Sharper Focus/Wider Lens: Brave New Workplace: The Next Careers. Panel on workplace innovation and emerging fields. 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. MSU Library, 366 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing. (517) 884-7649, ow.ly/j3J2304f9Ut.

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.

Stress Less with Mindfulness. Stress management course. 6-7 p.m. $20 for four sessions. Michigan State University Extension, 551 Courthouse Drive, Charlotte. (517) 543-2310.

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.

Music

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

Jennifer Lewis with Family & Friends. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. FREE. Stober's Bar, 812 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing.

Jim Kweskin Live in Concert. Folk legend performs. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $20. Elderly Instruments, 1100 N. Washington Ave., Lansing. (517) 372-7880, elderly.com/calendar/kweskin.

The Scratch Pilots Present: Turntable Tuesday. Featuring DJ's Dee J Butcher, Cutt-Nice, Que Luv, DJ Psycho and Eduardo Scizzahandz. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. FREE. The Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing.Events

LCC West Toastmasters. Public speaking group. 5-6:30 p.m. LCC West Campus, 5708 Cornerstone Drive, Lansing. 517-483-1314, lccwest.toastmastersclubs.org.

After School Action Program. Light meal, tutoring and activities. 4-6 p.m. FREE. Eastside Community Action Center, 1001 Dakin St., Lansing.

After School Teen Program. For teens in grades 7-12. 2:30-5:30 p.m. FREE. All Saints Episcopal Church, 800 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351- 2420, elpl.org.

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

Rat Pack Tuesday. Frank Sinatra party with $5 classic cocktails. 4-11 p.m. FREE. American Fifth Spirits, 112 N. Larch St., Lansing. (517) 999-2631. ow.ly/IrwV3021VBG.

Rejuvenating South Lansing Meeting. Talk on homebuyer education, money management, and debt reduction. 6:30-8:30 p.m. FREE. Alfreda Schmidt Southside Community Center, 5825 Wise Road, Lansing. (517) 393-0317, ow.ly/246j304fc77.Literature and Poetry

Ready & Play Storytime. Family storytime with songs and sensory play time. 10:30-11 a.m. FREE. All Saints Episcopal Church, 800 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org.

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