What's Up In Lansing: Iggy Pop and a Drinking Pottery Class

Here's what's going on in town today.

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Good Friday everyone!

Do you ever wonder what happened on this day in history? Here's what happened in Michigan on this day:

Rock star, Iggy Pop [James Osterberg] was born on this day in 1947 and was born in Muskegon. Jennifer Reed, Miss USA-Michigan in 1997 was also born on this day in 1971.

If you don't really care about their birthdays and are looking for something to do tonight, Mud & Mug is what you should be doing. This class is for ages 21 and up only, because not only will you be able to take a class on pottery, you'll get to drink while you do it! Get hands on some clay, and try the pottery wheel. 7-10 p.m. $25. Reach Studio Art Center, 1804 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. (517) 999-3643.

Here's what else is going on in Lansing tonight:

Classes and Seminars

Make Your Business Legal. Course on tax, liability, contracts and more. Call to register. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Small Business Development Center, LCC, 309 N. Washington Square, Suite 110, Lansing. (517) 483-1921.

Mud & Mug. Ages 21 and up. Get hands on some clay, and try the pottery wheel. 7-10 p.m. $25. Reach Studio Art Center, 1804 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. (517) 999-3643.

Literature and Poetry

StoryTime. An interactive program with songs, stories and activities to lay the foundation to be great readers. Ages 2-5 years. 10:30-11 a.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.

Music Composetheway EP Release Show. Special guest Taylor Taylor. 7-9 p.m. $10/$8 adv. UrbanBeat Event Center, 1213 Turner St., Lansing.

Insight Preview: Wayne Shorter Quartet. Discussion will take place in the Stoddard Lounge, upper tier of Cobb Great Hall. 7:15-7:45 p.m. Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. (517) 353-1982.

Music for the Village. Evening of jazz featuring Lansing's own Twyla Birdsong. 6:30-9 p.m. $25. Cadillac Room, 1115 S. Washington Ave., Lansing.

Theater S'Moves Alive! 2017. Evening of dance, music and song entertainment. 7:30-8:45 p.m. Donations Accepted. Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing.

Event Books, Bites and Bids. 5:30-9 p.m. $30/$60 per couple or family donation suggested. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.

Campfire Science at Woldumar Nature Center. Campfire chemistry light show with Dr. Amy Pollock. 7-9 p.m. FREE. Woldumar Nature Center, 5739 Old Lansing Road, Lansing.

Magic the Gathering Game Club. Eat pizza and play Magic. Ages 12–17. Call to register. 5-6:30 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Mason Branch, 145 W. Ash St., Mason. (517) 676-9088.

Minecraft Game Night Using Library Computer. Play Minecraft. Ages 8-15. Call to register, ext. 3. 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Holt-Delhi Branch, 2078 Aurelius Road Holt. (517) 694-9351.

Pasty Dinner at the Masonic Lodge. Dine in or take out. First come, first served. 5-7 p.m. $9/$6 Half Dinner. Masonic Lodge 179, 200 W. River Street, Grand Ledge. (517) 627-7257.

Phantom of the Universe. Presentation on dark matter. 8-9:30 p.m. $3-4. Abrams Planetarium, 755 Science Road, East Lansing. (517) 355-4672.

Police Storytime. Feat. local Mason Police Officer. Ages 2-5. Call to register. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Mason Branch, 145 W. Ash St., Mason. (517) 676-9088.

Spring Thrift/Rummage Sale. Come for household items, clothes/shoes and more. 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Mayflower Congregational Church, 2901 W Mount Hope Ave., Lansing. (517) 484-3139.

Teen After-School Program. Program is for teens in 7th-12th grades. 3-5:30 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.

Music

Luxury Flux at The Avenue Cafe, 2021 E. Michigan Ave. 7 p.m.

Calling Dr. Howard at Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. MIchigan Ave. 9 p.m.

The New Rule at Reno's North, 16460 Old US 27 7 p.m.

Samantha and the Cool Cats at Unicorn Tavern 9 p.m.

Dan MacLachlan at Waterfront Bar and Grill, 325 City Market Dr. 6 p.m.

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