What's up in Lansing: Choir concert and more

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

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Good day and happy Halloween weekend.

This weekend, Lansing welcomes some young guests from the west side of the state — and one guest from across the Atlantic. Members of the Grand Rapids Choir of Men and Boys, led by Dr. Martin Neary of the United Kingdom, come to Lansing’s St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Sunday. Dr. Neary is an organist and choral director who formerly served as organist and master of the choristers at London’s Westminster Abbey. The choir comprises men and boys from West Michigan who perform traditional hymns, carols and other spiritual songs. The group, formed in 1989, began its relationship with Dr. Neary in 2009, when he came to the U.S. to direct the choir for a church service. He has returned to work with the singers several times since. 4 p.m. FREE. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 218 W. Ottawa St., Lansing. (517) 482-9454, grcmb.org.

For more local events, see below.

Saturday, October 29

Classes and Seminars

Lean In Lansing. Professional development group for women. 9-11 a.m. FREE. Register online for location. leaninlansing.com.

Tai Chi at the Park. Free class for beginning and experienced tai chi players. 9-10 a.m. FREE. Allen Market Place, 1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing (517) 272-9379. Music

FlintWater Blues Band. Live rock'n' roll and dirty rock blues. 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. FREE. Colonial Bar and Grill, 3425 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing. (517) 882-6132.

Mic Massacre. Presented by Team Invasion. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $10 pre-sale/$12 day of. Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (810) 223-2120, ow.ly/sgSq305nIA9.

Spirit Song: A Night of Mediumship and Music. Musician Robert Wayne Brown and mediums Brenda Ropp and Marion Brown lead spiritual journey. 7-9 p.m. $10. Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing, 230 S. Holmes Lansing. (517) 371-3010, unitylansing.org.

Pat Zelenka Project, 9 p.m. Colonial Bar, 3425 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

Avon Bomb, 9:30 p.m. The Exchange, 314 E. Michigan Ave.

Mix Pack, 9:30 p.m. Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave.

Bamfomania, 9 p.m. The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave.

Mic Massacre, 8 p.m. Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave.

Dewaynes Halloween Party, 9 p.m. Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave.

Corey Farley, 8:15 p.m. Tequila Cowboy, 5660 W. Saginaw Hwy.

Theater

Are You Being Served? British comedy based on TV show. 8 p.m. $15/$12 seniors and students. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. (517) 482-5700, riverwalktheatre.com.

Audio Theater Halloween Double Feature - Dracula & Lights Out. Scary programs from the '30s acted by voice actors on stage. 7 p.m. $10/$5 adv. The Robin Theatre, 1105 S. Washington, Lansing. audioairforce.com

Events

Saturday, Oct. 29 >> ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Shadowcast at Studio C is unique, Featuring selected and live combined actors from for an individual local theater Separate scene. articles start 11:45 at $10; p.m. complete $15. Studio C, 1999 Central Park Drive, Okemos.

Saturday, Oct. 29 >> Tease a Gogo Halloween Burlesque Variety Show — Spooky and naughty at the same time, with a costume contest and free photo booth. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $12/$10adv., 18kknd. The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Teaseagogo.com.

Saturday, Oct. 29 >> Zombie Zoo Brew — Adults-only party at the zoo with live music, food, craft beer, a costume contest and more. 7-11 p.m. $15. Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing. (517) 483-4222, potterparkzoo.org.

Saturday, Oct. 29 >> Halloween Open House at Meridian Township Police Dept. — Meet McGruff the Crime Dog, tour the station and enjoy treats. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Meridian Charter Township, 5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos. (517) 853- 4600, meridian.mi.us.

Saturday, Oct. 29 >> Halloween in the Village — Meridian Historical Village buildings open for tours with Halloween treats available in the general store. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Meridian Historical Village, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos. (517) 853- 4600, meridian.mi.us

Saturday, Oct. 29 >> Audio Air Force Double Feature — Live radio drama presentation of "Dracula" and "Lights Out: The Chicken Heart" with live soundtrack, sound effects and local voice actors. 7 and 9 p.m. $5. The Robin Theatre, 1105 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. (517) 881-9746, audioairforce.com.

Saturday, Oct. 29 >> Tim Burton Party at Spiral Dance Bar — Costume contests, specialty cocktails, drag performances and more. 9 p.m. $7 ages 21 and up/$12 ages 18- 20. Spiral Dance Bar, 1247 Center St., Lansing. (517) 371-3221, spiraldancebar.com.

Saturday, Oct. 29 >> Special Halloween Show. Featuring Headband with Big Bucks and the Loose Change Blues Band. Prizes for best costumes. 8 p.m.-midnight. Rocky's Roadhouse, 2470 Cedar St., Holt.

Dearly Departed: An Exhibit of Day of the Dead Ofrendas. Exhibit with displays created by community members. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Lansing City Market, 325 City Market Drive, Lansing. (517) 303-9832, malec-mi.org.

Free Public Tours. Meet at Visitor Services just before tour. 1 p.m. FREE. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing.

Halloween Indie Movie Night @ Midtown Brewing Company. "Dayplanner of the Dead," and "The Accidental Exorcist." 10 p.m.-2 a.m. FREE. Midtown Brewing Co., 402 S. Washington Sq., Lansing. (989) 277-7406, ow.ly/5EML305nN1N.

Halloween Party. Ages 3 and up enjoy Halloween stories, cookie decorating and craft. 11 a.m.-noon. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Dansville Branch, 1379 E. Mason St., Dansville.

Pumpkin Decorating. Decorate pumpkin to take home while supplies last. 11 a.m.-noon FREE. Capital Area District Libraries South Lansing Branch, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing.

Study for U.S. Citizenship Series. Citizenship path class, including English, History, and USCIS.gov practice. 10-11:30 a.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Downtown Lansing Branch, 401 South Capitol Ave, Lansing.

Tease A Gogo Halloween Burlesque Variety Show. With Halloween costumes and photo booth. 10 p.m.-midnight. $10 advance/$12 at door. The Avenue Cafe, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. teaseagogo.com.

Trick Or Treat With Your Dog. Dress your dogs in style. 2-3:30 p.m. $10/$8 adv. Downtown Mason. (517) 676-1046, masonchamber.org Literature and Poetry

Annual Giant Used Book Sale. Located upstairs. Used and brand new books. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Gardner LL&G Academy, 333 Dahlia Drive, Lansing.Sunday, October 30

Classes and Seminars

Charlotte Yoga Club. Beginner to intermediate. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $5 annually. AL!VE, 800 W. Lawrence, Charlotte. (517) 285-0138, charlotteyoga.net

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

Raising the Veil: Learning to Connect to Spirit. Professional mediums teach others to connect with own inner medium. 1-4p.m. $30. Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing, 230 S. Holmes, Lansing. 517-371-3010, unitylansing.org.

Music

Ava Ordman, trombone, and Bob Ward, bass trombone. 3 p.m. $10/$8 seniors/students FREE. Fairchild Theatre, 542 Auditorium Road, East Lansing. (517) 353-5340, music.msu.edu/event-listing.

Spartan Spectacular. Spartan Marching Band and other MSU music groups perform. 3 p.m. $11-$15. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. (517) 353-5340, music.msu.edu/event-listing.

The Further Adventures of FatBoy and JiveTurkey. Live music every Sunday. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. FREE. Stober's Bar, 812 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing. Events

Sunday, Oct. 30 >> Monster Mash — Delta Township’s annual Halloween dance featuring spooky tunes, refreshments and a photo booth. 7-8 p.m. $5. Crowne Plaza Lansing West, 925 S. Creyts Rd., Lansing. (517) 323-8555, deltami.gov.

Sunday, Oct. 30 >> Screaming Banshee Halloween-themed 5K, 10K, half marathon and kids races, as well as family activities and craft beer tasting. 9:30 a.m. $15-50. Alliance Lake Softball Park, 515 Alliance Drive, Potterville. pvilleraceseries.com.

Dearly Departed: An Exhibit of Day of the Dead Ofrendas. Exhibit with displays created by community members. Noon-3 p.m. FREE. Lansing City Market, 325 City Market Drive, Lansing. (517) 303-9832, malec-mi.org.

Free Public Tours. Meet at Visitor Services just before tour. 1 p.m. FREE. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing.

East Lansing Farmer's Market. Growers-only market with produce, beef, artisan bread, cheese and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Valley Court Park, 400 Hillside Court, East Lansing. cityofeastlansing.com/farmersmarket.

Lansing Area Sunday Swing Dance. 6 p.m. $8 dance, $10 dance & lesson. The Lansing Eagles, 4700 N. Grand River Ave., Lansing. (517) 490-7838.

Monster Mash Family Halloween. DJ, refreshments, games, costumes and more. Registration required. 6-8 p.m. $5. Crowne Plaza Lansing West, 925 S. Creyts Road, Lansing. (517) 323-8555, ow.ly/xQCX304f55Q.

One World One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure. Big Bird and Elmo take imaginary trip to the moon. 2:30-3:30 p.m. $3-4. Abrams Planetarium, 755 Science Road, East Lansing. (517) 355-4672, ow.ly/2VGl304fahD.

UN Day Celebration. With keynote speaker Prof. Susan Waltz and introduction of a new initiative, Adopt a Future. 3-6 p.m. $30/$25 members/$10 students and limited income. Erickson Kiva, corner of Shaw lane and Farm Lane, East Lansing. (517) 669-6017, gluna.org

Theater

Are You Being Served? British comedy based on TV show. 2 p.m. $15/$12 seniors and students. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. (517) 482-5700, riverwalktheatre.com.

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