What's Up In Lansing: Makers Faire!

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

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Happy Weekend.

This weekend Lansing is hosting it's first ever Lansing Maker Faire. There will be exhibits, fashion show, 3D printing and more. This event is FREE and it runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and picks back up on Sunday. Meridian Mall, 1982 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos. (517) 798- 2898, lansing.makerfaire.com.

Here's what else is happening this weekend:

Saturday, April 29

Classes and Seminars

Healthy Living with Liz Mahlich. Learn simple lifestyle changes and more. 1-2 p.m. FREE. DeWitt District Library, 13101 Schavey Road, DeWitt. (517) 669-3156, ow.ly/DqPH30aOQYa.

Introduction to Nordic Walking. Outdoor total body, low-impact work-out. 1:30-3 p.m. $20. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road ,Meridian Township. (517) 349-3866, bit.ly/HNCprg.

Lean In Lansing. Professional development group for women. Check web for location. leaninlansing.com.

Reiki One Training. Intro course on spiritual healing technique. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $55. Willow Stick Ceremonies, 1515 W. Mt. Hope Ave., Suite 3, Lansing. (517) 402-6727, willowstickceremonies.com.

Music A Studio Recital: Sue Garber and Students. Featuring violin and viola students. 3-5 p.m. FREE. Donations welcome. MSU Community Music School, 4930 Hagadorn Road, East Lansing. (517) 355-7661, cms.msu.edu.

MSU Wind Symphony, Choral Union, University Chorale, State Singers. 8 p.m. $10/$8 Seniors/FREE Students. Wharton Center, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. (517) 353-5340, music.msu.edu/event-listing.

Singers on the Grand show: All About That Music! Broadway, jazz, pop and spirituals. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $12. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 242-9207, facebook.com/ SingersOnTheGrand.

Theater Auditions for Hoodoo Love. 1-4 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 775-4246, ixiontheatre.com.

AFTER/LIFE. MSU student performance. Ages 8 & up recommended. 2 p.m. FREE. RCAH Theater, 362 Bogue Street, Terrace Level, East Lansing. (517) 884- 6290, rcah.msu.edu.

Events Star-Spangled Babies. Baby shower for military parents. Register online. Noon-4 p.m. FREE. Willow Tree Family Center, 3333 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 101, Lansing. operationhomefront.org.

18th Annual Hugh Heward Canoe Challenge. All paddlers welcome. Register online. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. $10. (517) 282-8985, mgrow.org/hhc.

Lansing Maker Faire. Exhibits, fashion show, 3D printing and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Meridian Mall, 1982 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos. (517) 798- 2898, lansing.makerfaire.com.

Spaghetti Dinner. Psychic readings available. Eat in or take out. 4-7 p.m. $12/$10 adv./$5 kids/ages under 5 FREE. The Light House Chapel, 1501 Windsor St., Lansing. (517) 712-2622.

Tease A Gogo - Weirdo's Ball Burlesque Variety Show. For adults. 8 p.m.-midnight. $12/$10 adv.. The Avenue Cafe, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. teaseagogo.com.

Arts Greater Lansing Potters Guild Spring Sale. Functional and decorative pottery including dinnerware, vases, jewelry and more. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. All Saints Episcopal Church, 800 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 337-1222, glpg.org.

Music

Tease A Gogo at The Avenue Cafe, 2021 E. Michigan Ave.

Daryn Larner at Black Cat Bistro, 115 Albert Ave. 8 p.m.

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

Jammin DJ at Coach's, 6201 Bishop Rd. 9 p.m.

Gregg Smith at Darb's Tavern, 117 S. Cedar St. 9 p.m.

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

Rob Crozier at Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. 7 p.m.

The New Rule at Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave. 8 p.m.

Life Support at Reno's East, 1310 Abbot Road. 7 p.m.

Wise Guys at Reno's North, 16460 Old US 27 8 p.m.

Capitol City DJs at Watershed Tavern and Grill, 5965 Marsh Rd. 10 p.m.

Sunday, April 30

Classes and Seminars

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

Kendo Martial Art Class. Martial arts practice group. 10-11:30 a.m. $5. Westside Community YMCA, 3700 Old Lansing Road, Lansing.

Reiki Two Training. Intermediate class on spiritual healing technique. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $95. Willow Stick Ceremonies, 1515 W. Mt. Hope Ave., Suite 3, Lansing. (517) 402-6727, willowstickceremonies.com.

Music A Studio Recital: Sue Garber and Students. 3-5 p.m. FREE. Donations welcome. MSU Community Music School, 4930 Hagadorn Road, East Lansing. (517) 355-7661, cms.msu.edu.

JAMM's International Jazz Day Party. A Tribute To Sarah Vaughan and National Jazz Month. 6-8 p.m. $20/$15 members/$10 students. MSU Community Music School, 4930 Hagadorn Road, East Lansing. (517) 242-1126, jazzjamm.com.

LSO Chamber Concert: ArtNova Project. Show to introduce audiences to talented artists and innovative programs. 3-4:30 p.m. $15/$10 students. First Presbyterian Church, 510 W. Ottawa St., Lansing. (517) 487-5001, lansingsymphony.org.

MSU Russian Chorus Concert. A capella choral music of Russia, northern and eastern Europe. 4-5 p.m. FREE. Emanuel First Lutheran Church, 1001 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 646-9626.

Events Bird Watching in Our Parks. Bird watching walk with guide. 8-9 a.m. FREE. Meridian Township Service Center, 2100 Gaylord C. Smith Court, East Lansing. (517) 349-3866, bit.ly/HNCprg.

Arts Greater Lansing Potters Guild Spring Sale. Functional and decorative pottery including 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. Randolph Street, Lansing. (517) 487-3749.

Music Jazz Tuesdays at Moriarty's. Check Facebook page to see who's playing. 7-10 p.m. FREE. Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. http://ow.ly/ sagD30aUsqU. (517) 485-5287.

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