What's Up in Lansing: The Bodyguard

If you’re looking to make the early-week blues go away, check out the Wharton Center’s featured production of the Bodyguard which premiers today. The play is based on the film of the same name and follows the story of superstar Rachel Marron. Marron is a pop singer who hires Frank Farmer, a former secret service agent-turned bodyguard, to protect her from an unknown stalker who threatens her.

The Bodyguard. A Broadway musical. 7:30 p.m. Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. ow. ly/l3xJ30fFdGB.

CLASSES AND SEMINARS

Capital City Toastmasters Meeting. Learn public speaking and leadership skills. 7 p.m. FREE for visitors. CADL Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 367-6300.

Duplicate Bridge. Join Meridian Senior Center members in a few games. 1-4 p.m. $2 members, $3 non-members. Meridian Senior Center, 4406 Okemos Road, Okemos.

Science Clubs: Explore Candy! Teens in grades 9-12. Registration required at elpl.org. 4-5 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.

Yawn Patrol Toastmasters. Learn speaking and leadership skills. 7-8:30 a.m. FREE for visitors. MICA Gallery, 1210 N. Turner St., Lansing. yawnpatrol.com.

LITERATURE AND POETRY

ToddlerTime. Active storytime to build prereading skills in toddlers. Ages 18-36 months with adult. 10:30-11 a.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.

MUSIC

Jazz Tuesdays at Moriarty's. From 7-10 p.m. FREE. Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 485-5287.

THEATRE

Auditions: The Flick. Cold readings. Perusal scripts are available at the library on the second floor. 3-6 p.m. Dart Auditorium, Lansing Community College, 500 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. lcc.edu.

The Great Gatsby. The Great Gatsby. Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's original book. 2 p.m. $17/ $15 Seniors/Faculty/ $12 Students. Pasant Theatre, Bogue Street and Wilson Road, East Lansing.

EVENTS

Bingo, Bridge, and Euchre. Weekly activities at the senior center.1-4:30 p.m. Cost Varies. Meridian Senior Center, 4406 Okemos Road, Okemos.

Call for Crafters. From 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m. Space rental $15, Table rental $5, Electrical access $5. Inner Ascended Masters Ministry, 5705 S. Washington Ave., Lansing.

Fall Craft Fun (Adults). Create two fun Halloween projects (while supplies last). 5-6 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Williamston Branch, 201 School St., Williamston.

Game Night at UrbanBeat. Play our games or bring your own. 7-11 p.m. FREE. UrbanBeat Events Center, 1213 Turner St., Lansing.

Halloween Magic with Jason Hudy (All ages). Magic, music and comedy. 6:30-7:15 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Haslett Branch, 1590 Franklin St., Haslett.

Knitting and Crochet Group. All ages and levels. Bring your own supplies or use our basic supplies. 11 a.m.-noon FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.

LCC West

Toastmasters. Learn speaking and leadership skills. 5-6:30 p.m. LCC West Campus, 5708 Cornerstone Drive, Lansing. 5174831314.

Overeaters Anonymous. Struggling with food? Overeaters Anonymous offers hope. 7 p.m. Presbyterian Church of Okemos, 2258 Bennett Road, Okemos. (517) 505-0068. oa.org.

Reflexology. Reflex improvement sessions. Call for appointments. 10:20 a.m.-2:50 p.m. $14/$12 members. Meridian Senior Center, 4406 Okemos Road, Okemos. meridianseniorcenter. weebly.com.

RESULTS

Kick-Off Meeting. From 6 to 7:30 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 726-3976.

Wine Cork Pumpkins. From 6 to 7 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. results.org.