What's up in Lansing: Documentary screening and more

Here's what's going on in town today

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Good day on this partly cloudy Tuesday.

A Netflix Original documentary tackles the tough topic of sexual assault and how it affects teenagers coming of age in a new world of social media bullying. "Audrie and Daisy" follows two different girls assaulted on different nights in different towns. Local parents, Edgewood United Church and The People's Church invite parents to view the film and participate in a Q&A session with East Lansing Schools Sexual Education Advisory Council Member Melissa Fore. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a 7 p.m. screening. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Edgewood United Church, 469 N. Hagadorn Road, East Lansing.

For more local events, see below.

Classes and Seminars

Bible and Beer Study. 6 p.m. Buy your own beer. Kelly's Downtown, 220 S. Washington Square, Lansing. (517) 482-0600.

French Playtime. Playgroup ages 1-6 encouraging French language education. 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. FREE. Aux Petits Soins, 1824 E. Michigan Ave. Suite F, Lansing. (517) 999-7277, apsfrenchclass.com.

Capital Area Crisis Rugby Practice. All experience levels welcome. 7-8 p.m. $3. Gier Community Center, 2400 Hall St., Lansing. crisisrfc.com.

Capital City Toastmasters Meeting. Learn public speaking and leadership skills. 7 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 775-2697, 639.toastmastersclubs.org.

Caregiver's Support Workshop. Workshop for caregivers of aging family and friends. Call to register. 7-8:15 p.m. FREE. Holt United Methodist Church, 2321 Aurelius Road, Holt. (517) 490-8686.

Course in Miracles. Very relaxed, kind and happy group. 7 p.m. FREE. Call for location, (517) 482-1908.

H.E.R.O: How to Hire a Contractor. Class to save money and aggravation. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Greater Lansing Housing Coalition, 600 W. Maple St., Lansing. (517) 372-5980, glhc.org.

Hopeful Hearts Grief Group. 10-11 a.m. FREE. The Marquette Activity Room, 5968 Park Lake Road, East Lansing.

Lansing Area Codependents Anonymous. 5:45 p.m. FREE. Everybody Reads Books and Stuff, 2019 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 515-5559, coda.org.

Modern Dance Class. Technique, movement patterns and creative exploration. 6-7:30 p.m. $12. Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 339-0905.

Overeaters Anonymous. You are not alone. Get support in your weight loss. 7 p.m. FREE. Presbyterian Church of Okemos, 2258 Bennett Road, Okemos. (517) 819-3294.

Speakeasies Toastmasters. Improve listening, analysis, leadership and presentation skills. Noon-1 p.m. FREE. Ingham County Human Services Bldg., 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (616) 841-5176.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Have a support system, lose weight. Wheelchair accessible. 6 p.m. FREE first visit. St. Therese Church, 102 W. Randolph St., Lansing. tops.org.

Yawn Patrol Toastmasters. Hone speaking and leadership skills. 7-8:30 a.m. MICA Gallery, 1210 N. Turner St., Lansing. (517) 337-7551, yawnpatrol.com.Music

Jazz Tuesdays at Moriarty's. 7-10 p.m. FREE. Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing.

Jennifer Lewis with Family & Friends. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. FREE. Stober's Bar, 812 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing.

MSU Faculty Recital. Michael Kroth, bassoon and Deborah Moriarty, piano. 7:30 p.m. $10/$8 seniors/students FREE. Fairchild Theatre, 542 Auditorium Road, East Lansing. (517) 353-5340. music.msu.edu/event-listing.

The Scratch Pilots Present Turntable Tuesdays. Featuring DJ'S McCoy, Mr Neddles, Vandal, Cutt-Nice, & Edurado Scizzahandz. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. FREE. The Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing.Events

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.

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.

Showing of Netflix Original: Audrie and Daisy. Screening of film about experiencing sexual assault, with Q&A session. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Edgewood United Church, 469 N. Hagadorn Road, East Lansing.

LCC West Toastmasters. Public speaking group. 5-6:30 p.m. LCC West Campus, 5708 Cornerstone Drive, Lansing. (517) 483-1314, lccwest.toastmastersclubs.org.

Rat Pack Tuesday. $5 classic cocktails and Frank Sinatra party. 4-11 p.m. FREE. American Fifth Spirits, 112 N. Larch St., Lansing. (517) 999-2631, ow.ly/5d31305pMUM.

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