Friday, the Lansing-based five-piece hosts a “10th Anniversary Blast” gig at The Avenue Café. Openers are The Plurals, Jeremy Porter and Popular Creeps. more

This week “Locals Pick Locals” Vol. 10 picks apart two obscenely rare ’60s singles and then serves up two locally sourced ’90s underground classics. Listen along wherever you stream music. more

Making a podcast doesn’t require any in-person contact at all. Daniel Puentes and Chelsie Boodoo, the hosts of Impact 89 FM’s podcast Sci-Files, said that the pandemic hasn’t affected their output at all. more

As comic artist Ryan Claytor sat down to begin work on his latest graphic novel, “A Hunter’s Tale,” he revisited the poetry of his late grandfather. The poems lifted Claytor off into a nostalgic trance and in his mind’s eye he sees his grandfather. He’s trudging through woodlands — rifle in tow; his loyal dog by his side. The calm November air is as crisp as the freshly fallen leaves on the ground and the wind’s bittersweet bite heightens his senses.  more

Curly parsley is widely scorned by the culinary elite. Aspiring chefs absorb this disdain from a young age, and quickly understand that getting ahead in this game requires committing instead to the … more

A silly and sardonic 90-minute musical featuring the songs of local music legend Wally Pleasant, “Songs about Stuff” bristles with ‘90s angst, music references and the evergreen … more

Whether you’re looking to spend your weekend toking with friends in celebration of 420 on Saturday, enjoying nature and helping beautify outdoor spaces in observance of Earth Day on Monday, sampling a variety of craft beers, watching new and experimental films or dancing your heart out, events across Greater Lansing have you covered. more

“What if Wilhelmina,” written and illustrated by Joseph Belisle, was chosen as one of The Best Children’s Books of the Year in 2022 for ages 4 to 6 by Bank Street College of … more

Sunday, Aug. 6
11 a.m.-3 p.m. 
Potter Park
1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing

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Right on time for Halloween and the autumn rush for all things macabre, a new nostalgia driven shop focusing on ’80s and ’90s horror and geek culture has opened in Old … more

For this week’s featured dish, I consulted with our readers to take a trip to one of their top-rated places in Lansing: Zoobie’s Old Town Tavern & Bar. In addition to taking top prize … more

Music is nothing but vibrating air, but sometimes it has the power to convince you that the world is just being born — or that it’s coming to an end. Friday’s world premiere of “The Fourth Pedal,” a piano concerto by Lansing Symphony Orchestra composer-in-residence Patrick Harlin, had it both ways. more

It’s time to publicly recognize that the Williamston Theatre owns Christmas. Consider some past triumphs, including Aral Gribble’s one-man “A Christmas Carol: The Radio Show,” … more

A new, 547-page book on Hudson’s, the venerable downtown Detroit department store, drips with nostalgia. For Detroiters, the store’s name is in league with other iconic brands like Faygo, … more

Scott Bell has been a pivotal behind-the-scenes figure in Lansing’s music scene for years. He’s booked countless shows at venues and festivals throughout the area while also touring the … more

This weekend, Greater Lansing offers a variety of outdoor events, including a jazz festival, children’s movie screenings, a county fair, bike races and runs, a Mental Health Fun Day and more. If you prefer the comfort of air conditioning, there’s still plenty to do, including new art exhibitions, a high school playwright showcase, a mass garage sale and an author visit. more

The Arts Council of Greater Lansing is teaming up with the city to announce the recipients of the first round of FY2021 City of Lansing Arts and Culture Arts Projects Grants. more

Don’t strike out on your chance to try some of Michigan’s best brews. more

During a service last Sunday (Feb. 18), Zachariah Shipman, the new associate pastor of East Lansing’s University Lutheran Church, preached to the congregation, “Who can be saved? more

The 2022-‘23 theater season is officially underway in the Capitol region. City Pulse has also reconstituted the Pulsar Awards Committee, and we’re excited to hear from returning reviewers … more