What's up in Lansing: REO Town Sessions and more

Good day and happy weekend.REO Town Sessions, a new artist-driven event that launched in December, returns to the Robin Theatre Saturday. The monthly series highlights local artists from a variety of genres, including music, photography, dance and painting. This month’s edition features Elzie Cannon, the photographer behind the LACED photography brand. Saturday, 3 p.m. FREE. The Robin Theatre, 1105 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. therobintheatre.com.Keyboardist Stephanie Gewirtz and saxophonist Jon Gewirtz team up for a Sunday afternoon performance at Central United Methodist Church. Stephanie Gewirtz, director of music and liturgy at Plymouth Congregational Church, is an active performer and accompanist in the Greater Lansing area. Jon Gewirtz, a frequent performer at local jazz festivals, is also on faculty at Lansing Community College, Hillsdale College and Olivet College. Sunday, 4 p.m. FREE, donations accepted. Central Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 485-9477, lansingcentralumc.net/music.Old Town’s MICA Gallery celebrates the poetic side of love with the 22nd annual "Burning Desires: An Afternoon of Love in Performance and Art." Local poets like Ruelaine Stokes, Dennis Hinrichsen, Aram Kabodian and Rosalie Petrouske present poetry on themes of love and desire. The event also features and open mic session. Sunday, $10 suggested donation. MICA Gallery, 1210 Turner St., Lansing. (517) 371-4600, micagallery.org.Mid-Michigan’s largest burlesque and drag event is back for its annual Valentine’s Day edition. The evening’s slate of performers includes Vivacious Miss Audacious, Mabel Syrup, Ed Venture, Curly Kat and more. Saturday, 9 pm. $15/$12 adv. 18kknd. The Avenue Cafe, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. teaseagogo.com.Lady Dice presents a packed slate of hip-hop artists with Be Mine! Valentine! The Love of Music. The evening offers performances by Valo, Wojie, DAT Boy Spook, Blak Hatchet, Frank Nitty of Project Born, SOP, A.I and DJ Lunatik. Saturday, 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Ladies free until 9m. $10/$7 adv.18kknd. Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 484-6795, macsbar.com.Local party planners Sweet Little Parties gives children a chance to build a teddy bear for Valentine's Day. Participants also receive a “birth certificate,” T-shirt and coloring sheets, and the event includes a dessert buffet. Saturday, 3-4:30 p.m. $16 per child/parents FREE. Call or go online to register. Elite Dance Co., 4750 Hagadorn Road Suite 70, East Lansing. (517) 898-6261, sweetlittleparties.com.The Lansing City Market is hosts its first-ever Valentine’s Scavenger Hunt Saturday. The event takes hunters on a photo scavenger hunt through Lansing, and participants who complete the hunt have a chance to win a suite at Cooley Law School Stadium for a Lugnuts game. Meet at the Lansing City Market to get the list, then return with photos of each Lansing location. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Lansing City Market, 325 Market Drive, Lansing (517) 483- 7460, lansingcitymarket.com.Stop in to the Woldumar Nature Center Saturday and make a nature-themed card for your valentine. Visitors can also sip on complimentary hot cocoa while observing some feathered friends at the Woldumar bird feeders or while walking through the hands-on discovery zone. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE/$1 suggested donation per card. Woldumar Nature Center. 5739 Old Lansing Road. (517) 322-0030, woldumar.org/events.For more local events, see below.Saturday, February 11Classes and SeminarsBeginning Fly Tying: A Hands on Workshop. Registration required. 1-3 p.m. $15. Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 373-1300, michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan. Photography Class. With award-winning photographer Ron St. Germain. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $60 for 4 sessions. Woldumar Nature Center, 5739 Old Lansing Road, Lansing. (517) 322-0030.MusicAn All School Recital. Featuring student musicians. 3-5 p.m. FREE. Donations welcome. MSU Community Music School, 841-B Timberlane St., East Lansing. (517) 355-7661, cms.msu.edu. Alistair, 8 p.m. Black Cat Bistro, 115 Albert Ave.Karaoke, 9 p.m. Crunchy's, 254 W. Grand River Ave.Jammin' DJ, 9 p.m. Coach's, 6201 Bishop RdGreg Smith, 9 p.m. Darb's Tavern, 117 S Cedar StDJ Brendan, 10 p.m. Esquire, 1250 Turner St.Smooth Daddy, 9:30 p.m. The Exchange, 314 E. Michigan Ave.Glamhammer, 9 p.m. Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave.The Floozies, 8 p.m. The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave.,Be Mine! Valentine!, 7:30 p.m. Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave.Greg Nagy, 9 p.m. Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave.The Tenants, 8 p.m. Reno's East, 1310 Abbot RoadLife Support, 7 p.m. Reno's North, 16460 Old US 27The New Rule, 8 p.m. Reno's West, 5001 W. Saginaw Hwy. Mustang Sally, 5 p.m. Tequila Cowboy, 5660 W. Saginaw Hwy.Time to Play, 9 p.m. Unicorn Tavern, 327 E. Grand River Ave.Capitol City DJs, 10 p.m. Watershed Tavern and Grill 5965 Marsh Rd.TheaterA Painted Window. Play about family, regret and love. 8-9:30 p.m. $27/$25 military and seniors/$10 students. Williamston Theatre, 122 S. Putnam St., Williamston. (517) 655-7469, williamstontheatre.org. Heathers: The Musical. Cult classic onstage. 8 p.m. $20/$17 students and seniors. Miller Performing Arts Center, 6025 Curry Lane, Lansing. peppermintcreek.org.Happy Days. Songs from the '50s and dessert. 6:30 p.m. Waverly East Intermediate School, 3131 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing. starlightdinnertheatre.com.Events517 Living Community Night. Family-friendly game night. 7-11:30 p.m. FREE. Harry's Place, 404 N. Verlinden Ave., Lansing. (517) 420-1942, 517living.com.Build a Cardboard Sled. Bring your own cardboard. Other supplies provided. 3-5 p.m. Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge. (517) 627-7014, grandledge.lib.mi.us.Family Drive-In Movie Matinee. Bring a cardboard box to transform into a car, then watch a movie. 3 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. Owl Prowl Campfire. Campfire and guided owl walk. 7-8:30 p.m. $3/$7 per family. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Meridian Township. (517) 349-3866, bit.ly/HNCprg. Second Saturday Supper. Baked chicken dinner. All welcome. 5-6:15 p.m. $9/$5 kids. Mayflower Congregational Church, 2901 W. Mount Hope Ave., Lansing. (517) 484-3139, mayflowerchurch.com. Tease A Gogo Valentines Day Burlesque Show. Burlesque variety show. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $12 adv./$15 door. The Avenue Cafe, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. teaseagogo.com.Valentine's Day Fun. Teddy bears and treats. Register online. 3-4:30 p.m. $16. Elite Dance Company, 4750 Hagadorn Road, East Lansing. (517) 898-6261, sweetlittleparties.com. ArtsWilliamston Pop Up Art & Crafts Show. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Keller's Plaza Upstairs, 107 S. Putnam St., Williamston. (517) 485-6277, ow.ly/Qb7i3088u4G. REO Town Sessions. Featuring the work of photographer Elzie Cannon. 3-5 p.m. FREE. Robin Theatre, 1105 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. ow.ly/rOyE308JeYX.Sunday, February 12Classes and SeminarsCharlotte 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 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. (269) 425-6677, koyokai.wordpress.com/about.MusicStephanie and Jon Gewirtz. Organ and saxophone performance. 4 p.m. Donations welcome. Lansing Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 485-9477, ow.ly/2jua308Ce84.TheaterA Painted Window. Play about family, regret and love. 2-3:30 p.m. $27/$25 military and seniors/$10 students. Williamston Theatre, 122 S. Putnam St., Williamston. (517) 655-7469, williamstontheatre.org. Heathers: The Musical. Cult classic onstage. 2 p.m. $20/$17 students and seniors. Miller Performing Arts Center, 6025 Curry Lane, Lansing. peppermintcreek.org.Happy Days. Songs from the '50s and dessert. 2 p.m. Waverly East Intermediate School, 3131 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing. starlightdinnertheatre.com.EventsLansing Area Sunday Swing Dance. 6 p.m. $8 dance/$10 dance & lesson. The Lansing Eagles, 4700 N. Grand River Ave., Lansing. (517) 490-7838.One World One Sky. Big Bird and Elmo take imaginary trip to the moon. 2-3:30 p.m. $3-4. Abrams Planetarium, 755 Science Road, East Lansing. (517) 355-4676. Unconditional Love Celebration and Pop-up Market. 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Avenue Cafe, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. ow.ly/7Jqr308JyQG.