What's up in Lansing: 'Wicked' and more

Here's what's going on in town today

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Good day on this partly cloudy Wednesday.

Some famous witches fly into the East Lansing Wednesday as “Wicked,” the blockbuster Broadway musical that offers the “untold story of the witches of Oz,” returns to the Wharton Center. The story follows the green-skinned Elphaba, aka the Wicked Witch of the West, and her unlikely friendship with Galinda, the Good Witch of the South. The bewitching musical features popular songs such as “Defying Gravity” and “For Good.” Call or see web for dates and times. Tickets from $45. Wharton Center, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. (517) 432-2000, whartoncenter.com.

For more local events, see below.

Classes and Seminars

Gentle Yoga. Relaxing pace class suitable for beginners. 11 a.m.-noon. First class FREE/$5/$3 members. Williamston High School, 3939 Vanneter Road, Williamston.

French Playtime. Playgroup ages 1-6 encouraging French language education. 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. FREE. Aux Petits Soins, 1824 E. Michigan Ave. Suite F, Lansing. (517) 999-7277, apsfrenchclass.com.Events

Allen Farmers Market — Indoor Season. Locally grown, baked and prepared foods. 2:30-7 p.m. FREE. Allen Farmers Market, 1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 999-3911, ow.ly/Bol1303O4VE.

Alcoholics Anonymous. A closed step meeting. 6 p.m. Donations. Pennsylvania Ave. Church of God, 3500 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. (517) 899-3215.

ICACS Whisker Wednesday. Pet adoptions. All animals spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Noon-6 p.m. Ingham County Animal Control, 600 Curtis St., Mason. (517) 676-8370.

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.

Family Storytime. Ages up to 6 build early literacy skills. 11:15 a.m-noon. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Webberville Branch, 115 S. Main St., Webberville.

PJ Storytime. Ages 3 and up enjoy family storytime. 7-7:30 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Holt-Delhi Branch, 2078 Aurelius Road, Holt.

Post-Polio Support Group. Share information, ideas, and support. 1:30-3 p.m. FREE. Donations welcome. Plymouth Congregational Church, 2001 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. (517) 339-1039.

Senior Discovery Group Meeting. Yvonne LaFave discusses Go Green Trikes, green delivery service. 10 a.m.-noon. FREE. Allen Neighborhood Center, 1619 E Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 367-2468, allenneighborhoodcenter.org.

Southeast Lansing Community Roundtable. Discussion for members of the 2nd Ward community. RSVP to 2ndwardintern@gmail.com. 5:30-7 p.m. FREE. Cristo Rey Church, 201 W. Miller Road, Lansing. ow.ly/WC1HY.Music

Acoustic Lunch: Dave Boutette. American roots musician in concert. 12:30-1:30 p.m. FREE. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing. (517) 884-4800, broadmuseum.msu.edu.

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