What's up in Lansing: Code Building with Scratch

It's hump day, but that doesn't mean you have to succumb to mid-week boredom. Try learning something new at East Lansing Public Library.

Code Building with Scratch. Beginner tutorials. Registration required at elpl.org 4 - 5 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.

Classes and Seminars

Alcoholics Anonymous. At 6 p.m. Donation welcome. Pennsylvania Ave. Church of God, 3500 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing. (517) 882-4114.

Mindfulness. Meditation for beginners and experienced. 7 - 9 p.m. Chua Van Hanh Temple, 3015 S. Washington Lansing. ow.ly/3aWI30crcLc. (517) 420-5820.

Shamanic Healing & Education Clinic. Shamanic demonstration clinic and talk .6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Free/Donations accepted. Willow Stick Ceremonies, 1515 W. Mt. Hope Ave., Suite 3 Lansing. (517) 402-6727.

Music

Big Time Country with the Louis Longoria Band! Concerts through summer. 7 - 9 p.m. FREE/Donations accepted. William E. Tennant Performance Shell, 805 W. Park St., Saint Johns.

Deacon Earl at Allen Farmers Market. Come enjoy a performance. 5 - 6:30 p.m. FREE. Allen Market Place, 1629 E Kalamazoo St Lansing. allenneighborhoodcenter.org

Tavern House Jazz Band. From 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tavern and Tap, 101 S. Washington Square, Lansing. (517) 374-5555.

Tejano Sound Concert in the Park. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. 7 - 9 p.m. FREE. Frances Park, 2600 Moores River Drive, Lansing. (517) 483-4277. lansingmi.gov/parks.

Events

Allen Farmers Market. Weekly market. 2:30 - 7 p.m. FREE. Allen Market Place, 1629 E Kalamazoo St Lansing. (517) 999-3911. allenneighborhoodcenter.org/food/market.

Basketball Clinic. East Lansing High School coaches and players! Ages 3-14. 10:30 a.m. - noon FREE. East Lansing High School, 509 Burcham Drive East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. elpl.org.

Children's Theatre of Michigan (All ages). Original songs bring innovation to life. 10 - 11 a.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries South Lansing Branch, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing.

Garden Project Annual Community Garden Tour. Light refreshments and speakers. 5 - 8 p.m. FREE/Donations accepted. Resource Center, 2401 Marcus St., Lansing.

Kids Festival at Allen Farmers Market. Health screenings, face painting, live music, and more! 2:30 - 7 p.m. Allen Market Place, 1629 E. Kalamazoo, Lansing. (517) 999-3911.

Ming the Magnificent--Build a Better Car (All ages). Craft a car from recycled items. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Downtown Lansing Branch, 401 South Capitol Ave., Lansing.

Paper Table Challenge (All ages). Try and build a strong table using just newspapers and tape. 2 - 3 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Dansville Branch, 1379 E. Mason St., Dansville.

Picnic Storytime. Bring your lunch and join us outdoors for this storytime. 11 - 11:30 a.m. Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E Jefferson St., Grand Ledge.

Practice Your English. Practice listening to/speaking English. All skill levels welcome. 7 - 8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. elpl.org.

Arts

Conscience of the Human Spirit: The Life of Nelson Mandela. Art of African American Quilters. 12 - 2 p.m. FREE. Lookout! Gallery, 362 Bogue St., MSU campus East Lansing. ow.ly/Df7630cQvDL.