What's up in Lansing: Dark Matter

Happy Friday everyone.

Not sure why, but Abrams Planetarium is hosting two shows tonight, both focused on dark matter. Phantom of the Universe is a presentation on dark matter from 8-9 p.m. and From Naked Eye to the Invisible is a show about dark matter. 7-9 p.m. The presentation costs $3-4 and the show is FREE. Abrams Planetarium, 755 Science Road, East Lansing. (517) 355-4672.

If you don't want to spend your Friday night learning about dark matter, check out what else is going on tonight:

Classes and Seminars

Elementary Statistics Class Series. Grades 3-5 learn to think like a statistician. Register online. 4-5 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.

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.

Picture This! Ages 21 and up. Bring a photo and learn how to recreate it with paint on canvas. 7-9:30 p.m. $28/$50 for two. Reach Studio Art Center, 1804 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. (517) 999-3643.

Literature and Poetry Rally Warm-Up ‘Storypaloosa’. Tales from several super storytellers. 7-8 p.m. FREE. Schuler Books & Music, 2820 Towne Centre Blvd., Lansing. (517) 316-7495.

Music Monte Pride - LIVE @ Mac’s Bar. Lansing-born, Lansing-based singer-songwriter & fingerstyle guitarist performs. 7-11 p.m. $10/$8 adv. Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 484-6795.

MSU Cello Plus Chamber Music Festival: NOBILIS Trio. 8 p.m. $5-$15. Fairchild Theatre, 542 Auditorium Road, East Lansing. 517-353-5340.

Theater Alton Brown: Eat Your Science. TV star shares songs, antics and potentially dangerous food demos. 8-10 p.m. Tickets from $25. Wharton Center, MSU Campus, East Lansing. 1-800-WHARTON.

Phantom of the Universe. Presentation on dark matter. 8-9 p.m. $3-4. Abrams Planetarium, 755 Science Road, East Lansing. (517) 355-4672.

Event 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.

From Naked Eye to the Invisible. Planetarium show about dark matter. 7-9 p.m. FREE. Abrams Planetarium, 755 Science Road, East Lansing. (517) 355-4672.

Howl at the Moon: Guided Night Walk. Dogs on a non-retractable leash are welcome. 8-9 p.m. $3. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Meridian Township. (517) 349-3866.

MSU Observatory Open House. Night sky observing and hands-on activities. 7-11 p.m. FREE. MSU Observatory, located at the corner of Forest and College roads, MSU Campus, East Lansing.

Spring Break Adventures: Wilderness Rangers. Hands-on, full-day camps. Ages 5-10. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $40/$35 member. Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mount Hope Ave., Lansing. (517) 483-4224.

Spring Break Craft: Mix & Create. Ages 3-10 make snacks and crafts. Call to register. 2-3 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Mason Branch, 145 W. Ash St., Mason. 517-676-9088.

St. Casimir Church Fish Frys. One trip only of three portions. 4-7 p.m. $10/$9 seniors/$5 kids. St. Casimir Catholic Church, 800 W. Barnes Ave., Lansing.

Music

Stef Chura/Small Parks at The Avenue Cafe, 2021 E. Michigan Ave. 7 p.m.

Chris Laskos at Buddies - Okemos, 1937 W Grand River Ave.

Lee Groove at Classic Bar & Grill, 16219 Old US 27 9 p.m.

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

Blue Hair Bettys at Coach's, 6201 Bishop Rd. 9 p.m.

Rush Clement at Eaton Rapids Craft Co., 204 Main St. 6 p.m.

The Hot Mess at The Exchange, 314 E. Michigan Ave. 9:30 p.m.

Karaoke at Grand Cafe/Sir PIzza, 201 E. Michigan Ave 7:30 p.m.

Avon Bomb at Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave. 9 p.m.

Rachel Curtis at Harrison Roadhouse, 720 E. Michigan Ave. 5:30 o.m.

Terminally Skilled at The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave. 8 p.m.

Captured by Robots at Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. 8 p.m.

Greg Nagy at Reno's East, 1310 Abbot Road, 9 p.m.

The New Rule at Reno's North, 16400 Old US 27, 8:12 p.m.

Bobby Standal at Reno's West, 5001 W. Saginaw Hwy., 8-12 p.m.

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

Capital City DJs at Watershed Tavern and Grill 10 p.m.