What's up in Lansing: English country dancing and more

Good day on this sunny Thursday.

The Lansing English Country Dancers offer an introduction to their dancing style today. Four instructors will teach and prompt the dances to beginners and experienced participants alike. And there's no canned music to step along to — the evening comes with live music provided by the Barnes Owls. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and flat, nonslip shoes. No partner is necessary. 7-9:30 p.m. $6/students $4/MSU students FREE. Snyder/Phillips Hall, 362 Bogue St., East Lansing. people.albion.edu/ram/lecd.

For more local events, see below.

Classes and Seminars

Coffee Break Series: Rigor and Reproducibility, Part 3. Program for new faculty about grants and related topics. 3-5 p.m. FREE. MSU Library, 366 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing. ow.ly/YxLp308Caio.

(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.

Home Construction Seminar with GreenStone. Industry experts discuss adding value to home, working with contractors and more. 7-8 p.m. FREE. GreenStone Farm Credit Services, 3515 West Road, East Lansing. ow.ly/Gkh83094cJu.

Mendeley Workshop. Workshop on MSU's online databases, formatting citations and using mendeley.com. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. MSU Library, 366 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing. ow.ly/alFN308Caqr.

Literature and Poetry

Chipmunk Story Time: Hurry Spring. Nature activities and stories. 10-11 a.m. $3. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Meridian Township. (517) 349-3866, bit.ly/HNCprg. Events

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 experience levels welcome. 6-8 p.m. FREE. St. Joseph Park, 2125 W. Hillsdale St., Lansing. crisisrfc.com.

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.

Baby Storytime. Stories and movement for youngest readers. Call to register. 10:30-11:15 a.m. FREE. CADL Foster, 200 N. Foster Ave., Lansing. (517) 485-5185, cadl.org.

English Country Dance. All dances taught. Live music. 7-9:30 p.m. $6/students $4/MSU students FREE. Snyder/Phillips Hall, 362 Bogue St., East Lansing. people.albion.edu/ram/lecd.

Family Storytime. Ages 6 and under build early literacy skills. 10:30-11:15 a.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 367-6363, cadl.org.

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.

Lansing Home & Garden Show. Exhibits featuring construction, remodeling and more. 3-9 p.m. $9/$4 kids. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing. (517) 328-6550, lansinghomeshow.com.

Pete the Cat Party. Ages 2-6 meet Pete and enjoy activities. 3-3:45 p.m. FREE. CADL Foster, 200 N. Foster Ave., Lansing. (517) 485-5185, cadl.org.

PFLAG Monthly Meeting. Support, education and advocacy for the LGBTQ community. 7-9 p.m. FREE. Everybody Reads Books and Stuff, 2019 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 925-1125.

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

Music

Open Mic, 8 p.m. The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave.

Lee Groove, 7 p.m. Champions, 2440 N. Cedar St.

Karaoke, 9 p.m. Crunchy's, 254 W. Grand River Ave.

Steve Cowles, 6 p.m. Eaton Rapids Craft Co., 204 N Main St.

Mike Skory & Friends, 8:30 p.m. The Exchange, 314 E. Michigan Ave.

Karaoke Kraze, 9 p.m. Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave.

Upchurch The Redneck, 8 p.m. The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave.,

Old Town Comedy Showcase, 7 p.m. Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave.

Kathy Ford, 7:30 p.m. Reno's North, 16460 Old US 27

Kathy Ford Band, 4 p.m. Tequila Cowboy, 5660 W. Saginaw Hwy

Frog Open Blues Jam, 8:30 p.m. Unicorn Tavern, 327 E. Grand River Ave.

Mark Sala, 7 p.m. Watershed Tavern and Grill 5965 Marsh Rd.

HENDERSHOTT, 7 p.m. Waterfront Bar and Grill, 325 City Market Dr.