What's up in Lansing: Record and CD show, Puzzle artist and more

Here's what's going on in town this weekend

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Good day on this warm and sunny weekend.

Whether you’re a serious vinyl collector or just looking for some new wax to throw on your turntable, Saturday’s Lansing Record and CD Show has plenty to offer. The show features over sixty tables worth of records, CDs, DVDs and other memorabilia. Vendors offer items ranging in price from $1 to rare finds at $250 or more, coming from collections across four states. General admission is free, but serious record hunters can pay to get in a few hours early. 8-11 a.m. early access; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. regular access. FREE/$7 for early access. University Quality Inn, 3121 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. Rerunrecords.com.

EagleMonk Pub and Brewery’s latest art reception features a puzzling character — literally. Sunday, puzzle maker Larry Bourland displays his hand-made puzzles and explains how they are made. A former teacher, Bourland designs and makes the pieces, hand-cutting and sanding them before treating them with a vegetable oil-based finish. 3-5 p.m. FREE. EagleMonk Pub and Brewery, 4906 W. Mount Hope Highway, Lansing. (517) 708-7350, eaglemonkbrewing.com.

For more local events, see below.

Saturday, November 5

Classes and Seminars

A Day of Mindfulness. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $20/$10 students suggested donation.. Han Hanh Temple, 3015 S. Washington Ave. Lansing. 5174205820.

Brownie Girl Scouts: Senses Badge Workshop. Girl scouts earn badge. 10 a.m.-noon $5. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Meridian Township. (517) 349-3866, bit.ly/HNCprg.

Fall Song Writing Workshop. Workshops on song structure, writers block, creativity and more. 2-5 p.m. $35. Six String Place Music/Recording, 125 E. Grand River Ave, Williamston. (517) 643-0756, deweysditties.weebly.com.

French Playtime. Playgroup ages 1-6 encouraging French language education. 9:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Aux Petits Soins, 1824 E. Michigan Ave. Suite F, Lansing. (517) 999-7277, apsfrenchclass.com.

French Club for Kids. Activity group for ages 6-12 encouraging French language use. 2-4 p.m. FREE. Aux Petits Soins, 1824 E. Michigan Ave. Suite F, Lansing. (517) 999-7277, apsfrenchclass.com.Literature and Poetry

Evergreen Haiku Study Group. All are welcome. In Snyder Hall, room C301. 1-3 p.m. Snyder/Phillips Hall, The intersection of Grand River Avenue and Bogue Street on MSU campus, East Lansing. (517) 884-1932.Music

Anne Nispel, soprano, and Elden Little, piano. Works by Fauré, Schubert, Rodgrigo and Guastavino. 8 p.m. $10/$8 seniors/students FREE. Fairchild Theatre, 542 Auditorium Road, East Lansing. (517) 353-5340. music.msu.edu/event-listing.

Jägerfest, 1 p.m. The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave.

Alistar, 8 p.m. Black Cat, 115 Albert Ave

Jammin' DJ, 8 p.m. Coach’s Pub & Grill, 6201 Bishop Rd.

Roux, 9 p.m. Colonial Bar, 3425 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

Showdown, 9:30 p.m. The Exchange, 314 E. Michigan Ave.

Narc Out The Reds, 8 p.m. Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave.

Stan Craig Band, 9 p.m. Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave.

Bobby Standall, 8 p.m. Reno's East, 1310 Abbot Road

The New Rule, 8 p.m. Reno's North, 16460 Old US 27

Kathy Ford, 8 p.m. Reno's West, 5001 W. Saginaw Hwy.

Brian Lorente & Usual Suspects, 8:15 p.m Tequila Cowboy, 5660 W. Saginaw Hwy.

Spoonful, 9 p.m. Unicorn Tavern, 327 E. Grand River Ave.

Lansing Record and CD Show. 60 tables of music and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE/$7 for early admission. University Quality Inn, 3121 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. (734) 604-2540, rerunercords.com.

Singers on the Grand show. Best of Broadway, jazz, pop and spirituals. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10 in advance/$12 at door. Grand Ledge Opera House, 121 S. Bridge St., Grand Ledge.

Arts

Greater Lansing Potter's Guild Fall Sale. Mugs, dinnerware, vases, jewelry and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. All Saints Episcopal Church, 800 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 337-1222, glpg.org.Theater

Disgraced. Play about Islamophobia and Muslim-American identity. 8-10 p.m. $15/$10 students and seniors. Miller Performing Arts Center, 6025 Curry Lane, Lansing. (517) 927-3016, peppermintcreek.org.

Freakshow Film Festival. 9 p.m. FREE. Windwalker Gallery, 125 S. Cochran Charlotte. ow.ly/FGMm305c93j.

Serious Money. Black comedy about love, lust and capitalism. 8 p.m. $15/$10 seniors and LCC faculty/$5 students. lcc.edu/cma/events.

Inherit the Wind. Play based on famous Scopes Monkey Trial. 8 p.m. $9-$16.50. Lebowsky Center, 122 E. Main St., Owosso. (989) 723-4003, owossoplayers.com.Events

17th Annual Taste of Okemos. Local food vendors provide selections. 2-4 p.m. $15/$10 seniors and ages 6-10/$5 for kids aged 5 and under. Okemos High School, 2500 Jolly Road, Okemos.

CoderDojo. 2-3:30 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Haslett Branch, 1590 Franklin St., Haslett. (517) 525-1436.

Contra and Square Dance. Beginners and regulars welcome. 7-10 p.m. $12/$10 members/$6 students and first-timers. Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 614-5858, tenpoundfiddle.org.

Creative Wellness Fundraiser. Massage therapy, acupuncture and chiropractic services to benefit Loaves and Fishes Ministries. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Creative Wellness Holistic Health Center, 2045 Asher Court, East Lansing. (517) 351-9240, creativewellness.net.

Free Public Tours. Meet at Visitor Services just before tour. 1 p.m. FREE. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing.

Introductory Meditation Class. Ages 12 and up learn simple meditation practices. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. CADL Holt-Delhi, 2078 Aurelius Road, Holt.

Lettuce Live Well Pre-Holiday Bash. Food, kids activities, prizes, Santa and nutritional resources. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. YMCA of Lansing Westside Branch, 3700 Old Lansing Road, Lansing. lettucelivewell.org.

Native Treaties Shared Rights Presentation and Exhibit. Addressing the history of treaties between the U.S. government and American Indians. FREE. Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 373-1300, ow.ly/buxB305nD97.

Spartan Young Astronomers Club. Ages 8-12 explore astronomy through planetarium shows and activities. 10 a.m.-noon $3. Memberships available. Abrams Planetarium, 755 Science Road, East Lansing. (517) 355-4672, ow.ly/Go9M304TyJu.

STEMfest. STEM learning events for grades K-6. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Lansing Community College, 500 N. Capitol Ave. Lansing. ow.ly/3kUE304om58.

Family Day, Presented by Farm Bureau Insurance. Create artwork that predicts the future. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, MSU Campus East Lansing. (517) 884-4800, broadmuseum.msu.edu.

Sunday, November 6

Classes and Seminars

Charlotte Yoga Club. Beginner to intermediate. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $5 annually. AL!VE, 800 W. Lawrence, Charlotte. (517) 285-0138, charlotteyoga.net

Juggling. Learn to juggle. 2-4 p.m. FREE. Orchard Street Pump House, 368 Orchard St., East Lansing. (517) 371-5119.Music

Organ Recital. 4-5:30 p.m. Donations welcome. Plymouth Congregational Church, 2001 E. Grand River Ave. Lansing. (517) 484-9495.

Singers on the Grand show 'All About That Music!'. Best of Broadway, jazz, pop and spirituals. 3-5 p.m. $10 in advance/$12 at door. Grand Ledge Opera House, 121 S. Bridge St., Grand Ledge. (517) 627-1443.

The Further Adventures of FatBoy and JiveTurkey. Live music every Sunday. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. FREE. Stober's Bar, 812 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing. Events

Christmas Bazaar. International baked goods and crafts. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Lansing Liederkranz Club, 5828 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing.

Free Public Tours. Meet at Visitor Services just before tour. 1 p.m. FREE. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing.

Family Symphony Series. Lansing Symphony Orchestra presents short concert for kids. 3-4 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Downtown Lansing Branch, 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing.

Introductory Meditation Class. Ages 12 and up learn simple meditation practices. 2-3 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Downtown Lansing Branch, 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing.

Lansing Area Sunday Swing Dance. 6 p.m. $8 dance/$10 dance & lesson. The Lansing Eagles, 4700 N. Grand River Ave., Lansing. (517) 490-7838.

One World One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure. Big Bird and Elmo take imaginary trip to the moon. 2:30-3:30 p.m. $3-4. Abrams Planetarium, 755 Science Road, East Lansing. (517) 355-4672, ow.ly/2VGl304fahD.

Searching for Animals: Guided Walk. Naturalist-guided nature walk. 3-4 p.m. $3/$7 per family. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Meridian Township. (517) 349-3866, bit.ly/HNCprg.

The Listening Ear Fall Classic. Fundraising run/walk for 24/7 crisis hotline. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $30 for 5K/$35 for 10K. Hawk Island County Park, 1601 E. Cavanaugh Road, Lansing. (517) 337-1728, ow.ly/f69Z303XpXD.Arts

Art Opening: Larry Bourland. Puzzle maker shows off kid-friendly, hand-crafted puzzles. 3-5 p.m. FREE. EagleMonk Pub & Brewery, 4906 W. Mount Hope Highway, Lansing. (517) 708-7350, eaglemonkbrewing.com.

Student Choreography Showcase. 4-5:30 p.m. FREE. Gannon Building 372, 411 N. Grand Ave., Lansing. Theater

Disgraced. Play about Islamophobia and Muslim-American identity. 2 p.m. $15/$10 students and seniors. Miller Performing Arts Center, 6025 Curry Lane, Lansing. (517) 927-3016, peppermintcreek.org.

Inherit the Wind. Play based on famous Scopes Monkey Trial. 3 p.m. $9-$16.50. Lebowsky Center, 122 E. Main St., Owosso. (989) 723-4003, owossoplayers.com.

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