What's up in Lansing: Artist talk and more

Here's what's going on in town today

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Good day on this sunny Thursday.

Artist Kate Terry stops by the Broad Art Museum Thursday to talk about her latest work, “Suspended Space,” which is on display until April 2. The installation employs hundreds of tightly suspended threads that form elaborate geometric patterns that intersect and create new designs within the unconventional angles of the Broad’s gallery space. 7 p.m. FREE. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing. (517) 884-4800, broadmuseum.msu.edu.

For more local events, see below.

Classes and Seminars

(TOPS) Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Weigh-in 5:15 p.m.; meeting 6 p.m. First meeting FREE. Room 207, Haslett Middle School, 1535 Franklin St., Haslett. (517) 927-4307.

A Course in Miracles. Group on peace through forgiveness. 7-9 p.m. Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing, 230 S. Holmes St., Lansing. (517) 371-3010, unitylansing.org.

Celebrate Recovery. For all hurts and hang-ups. 6 p.m. Donations welcome. Trinity Church (Lansing), 3355 Dunckel Road, Lansing, (517) 492-1866.

Mason Codependents Anonymous. Support group. 7-8 p.m. FREE. Mason First Church of the Nazarene, 415 E. Maple St., Mason.

Spanish Conversation Group. Practice speaking and listening. All levels welcome. 7-8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org.

NAMI Class for Caregivers. Class to help caregivers support individuals with mental illness. 6:30-9 p.m. FREE. McLaren-Greater Lansing Education Building, 401 W. Greenlawn Ave., Lansing. (517) 484-3404, namilansing.org.

Lean In Lead Up. Professional development group for women. 6-8 p.m. See web for location. bit.ly/leaninleadup.

Jewelry Basics: Earrings. Make your own earrings and learn to use jewelry-making equipment. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $80. Lansing Makers Network, 2400 W. St. Joseph St., Lansing. lansingmakersnetwork.org.

Literature and Poetry

Family Storytime. Stories, songs and activities to build early literacy skills. 10:30-11:15 a.m. FREE. Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. cadl.org.

Music

Joshua and Jeremy Sprague at Tavern & Tap. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Tavern & Tap, 101 S. Washington Square, Lansing. (517) 712-3014, joshuaandjeremysprague.com.

The Jauntee & Cycles with Dead Hit & Turn Up The Bricks. 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. $12/$10 adv. The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (713) 562-6800, ow.ly/J5FC308okOE.

Theater

Cabaret. 50th anniversary of acclaimed musical. 7:30 p.m. Tickets from $41. Wharton Center, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. (517) 432-2000, whartoncenter.com.

A Painted Window. Play about family, regret and love. 8-9:30 p.m. $25/$23 military and seniors/$10 students. Williamston Theatre, 122 S. Putnam St., Williamston. (517) 655-7469, williamstontheatre.org.

Superior Donuts. Comedy about embracing the past and the redemptive power of friendship. 7-9 p.m. $15/$12 seniors and students. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. (517) 482-5700, riverwalktheatre.com.

Theatre2Film. A family haunted by the past tries to move on. First shown onstage, then on film. 7:30 p.m. $17/$12 MSU students. Fairchild Theatre, 542 Auditorium Road, East Lansing. theatre.msu.edu.Events

Pop-Up Stories: It's in the Stars. Stories about fate and fortune. 6:30-8 p.m. Abrams Planetarium, 755 Science Road, East Lansing. (517) 884-6290, ow.ly/yUlT309bjA5.

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.

Book Dominoes. Ages 6-18 enjoy engineering experiment. Call to register. 7-8 p.m. FREE. CADL Holt-Delhi, 2078 Aurelius Road, Holt. (517) 694-9351, cadl.org.

12-Step Meeting. AA/NA/CA all welcome. In room 209. Noon-1 p.m. FREE. Donations welcome. Cristo Rey Community Center, 1717 N. High St., Lansing.

Drop-in Coloring. Stop by and use our coloring sheets and other supplies. 2-7:30 p.m. FREE. CADL Webberville, 115 S. Main St., Webberville. (517) 521-3643, cadl.org.

International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day. Dog treat samples and discounts. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. All Soldan's locations. soldanspet.com/events.

Ladies Silver Blades Figure Skating Club. All skill levels welcome. 9:30-11:20 a.m. $5 and yearly dues fee. Suburban Ice, 2810 Hannah Blvd., East Lansing. (517) 881-2517, ladiessilverblades.com.

Looking for Love? Play it Safe. Learn the ins and outs of staying safe when using online dating. 6-7 p.m. FREE. CADL South Lansing, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 272-9840, cadl.org.

Mardi Gras Masks. Mardi Gras mask crafting plus refreshments. Call to register. 4:30-5:30 p.m. FREE. CADL Okemos, 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 347-2021, cadl.org.

Science Thursday. Ages 6-14 drop in for science experiments. 4-5 p.m. FREE. CADL Williamston, 201 School St., Williamston. (517) 655-1191, cadl.org.

Senior Reminiscing Series. Fun and nostalgia recalling times gone by. 12:30-1:30 p.m. FREE. CADL Williamston, 201 School St., Williamston. (517) 655-1191, cadl.org.

Arts

Artist Talk: Kate Terry. Artist discusses geometric patten installation "Suspended Space." 7 p.m. FREE. Broad Art Musuem, 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing. (517) 884-4800, broadmuseum.msu.edu.

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