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Summer festival season begins

With Memorial Day out of the way, pools are open, summer camps are starting up and a range of festivals are gearing up to celebrate music, art and more throughout the summer. This weekend, there are a few festivals to kick things off as well as car shows, art displays, a triathlon and more. MORE

Explorer in residence

Patrick Harlin caps three-year LSO voyage with world premiere

Clayton Stephenson, piano
7:30 p.m. Friday, June 2
Wharton Center Cobb Great Hall
$25-58

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Summer Send-Off Food and Supply Drive 

Saturday, June 3 
J.W. Sexton High School parking lot 
102 McPherson Ave., Lansing 

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Hiroya Tsukamoto live in concert

Saturday, June 3, 6:30 p.m.
Elderly Instruments
1100 N. Washington Ave., Lansing

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Williamston Theatre’s ‘Alabaster’ is intense but humorous and heartwarming

Through June 18 
8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday
3 p.m. Saturday
2 p.m. Sunday
Williamston Theatre
122 S. Putnam St., Williamston

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Out on the Town

Thursday, June 1

“Alabaster” - 8 p.m. Williamston Theatre, 122 S. Putnam St., Williamston. 517-655-7469. williamstontheatre.org.

Bath Farmers Market - 3-6:30 p.m. James Couzens Memorial Park, 13753 Main St., Bath. 517-641-6728. shopbfm.org.

“Blind Spot,” “DIGEST” - 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Eli & Edy the Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing. 517-884-4800. broadmuseum.msu.edu.

Capital Area Audubon Society June Meeting - Quick annual meeting followed by free ice cream social and guided walk around Fenner. 7 p.m. Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing. capitalareaaudubon.org.

Dimondale Farmers Market - 3-7 p.m. 136 N. Bridge St., Dimondale. villageofdimondale.org.

THE HENHOUSE PROWLERS - 8 p.m. Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 517-484-6795. macsbar.com.

Karaoke Thursday - 8 p.m.-midnight. The Green Door Bar & Grill, 2005 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 517-325-9897. greendoorlive.com.

Ladies Silver Blades Skating Club - Join other adult women for fun, exercise, friendship and skating practice. 9:30-11:20 a.m. Suburban Ice, 2810 Hannah Blvd., East Lansing. ladiessilverblades.org.

“The LGBTQ+ Artist in Michigan” - 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center, 300 S. Washington Square, Suite 100, Lansing. 517-574-4521. lansingartgallery.org.

Medusa - 7-11 p.m. Williamston Roadhouse, 3700 E. Grand River Ave., Williamston. 517-388-6133. williamstonroadhouse.com.

Mid-Michigan Art Guild's 16th Annual 12 x 12 show - Pieces by fine-art artists who enjoy working with many different mediums. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Framer’s Edge, 1856 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos. 517-347-7400. framersedge.net.

Summer Concerts on the Square - Sea Cruisers. 6:30 p.m. Courthouse Square, 100 W. Lawrence Ave., Charlotte. 517-543-0400. micharlotte.org.

“Wild Florescence" - Multi-dimensional collages by Lansing artist Michelle Word. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Peoples Church of East Lansing, 200 W. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. 517-332-5073. thepeopleschurch.com.

Friday, June 2

After-School Enrichment Time - Kids can get their homework done, use the computers, eat snacks and have a great, safe time. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Higher Ground Community Development Center, 3637 W. Jolly Road, Lansing. 517-894-1633.

“Alabaster” - 8 p.m. Williamston Theatre, 122 S. Putnam St., Williamston. 517-655-7469. williamstontheatre.org.

“Blind Spot,” “DIGEST” - 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing. 517-884-4800. broadmuseum.msu.edu.

Bubble Play Date - Hands-on, immersive play experience for adults and littles. Dress to get messy! Registration req. 10:30-11 a.m. Patriarche Park, 1100 Alton St., East Lansing. lansingarealittles.com.

Cruise to Holt - Bring down your classic, modern or project cars and bikes — if it has wheels, bring it, or just come take a look! DJ, giveaways and food truck. 5-8 p.m. Holt Farmers Market parking lot, 2150 Cedar St., Holt. 517-694-2135. delhitownshipmi.gov.

"Fitness Over 50" Senior Exercise Group - The Meridian Township Parks and Recreation Stretch and Flex Exercise group exercises at Central Park Pavilion. 9-10 a.m. 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos. meridian50plus.com.

“The Fourth Pedal” - For his final concert as composer in residence, Patrick Harlin presents his world-premiere piano concerto, "The Fourth Pedal." Season concludes with Jean Sibelius' Symphony No. 2. 7:30 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. 517-487-5001. lansingsymphony.org.

Friday Night Concert Series - Don Middlebrook and the Pearl Divers (tropical rock/beach music). Kids can enjoy big wheel tricycles at the tricycle track, a bounce house and a giant inflatable slide. 7 p.m. Lake Lansing Park South Bandshell, 1621 Pike St., Haslett. 517-676-2233. pk.ingham.org

“The LGBTQ+ Artist in Michigan” - 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center, 300 S. Washington Square, Suite 100, Lansing. 517-574-4521. lansingartgallery.org.

Mark Collins at Harrison Roadhouse - 6 p.m. 720 E. Michigan Ave., East Lansing. 517-337-0200. harrisonroadhouse.com.

Mid-Michigan Art Guild's 16th Annual 12 x 12 show - Pieces by fine-art artists who enjoy working with many different mediums. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Framer’s Edge, 1856 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos. 517-347-7400. framersedge.net.

National Cancer Survivors’ Day Celebration - Cake and ice cream, rock painting, beading, tai chi, drumming, door prizes, massage therapy, visits with Sparty and more. RSVP encouraged. 4-6 p.m. Karmanos Cancer Institute – McLaren Greater Lansing, 3520 Forest Road, Lansing. 517-975-3051. karmanos.org.

North of Five at The Peanut Barrel - 8 p.m. 521 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing.517-351-0608. peanutbarrel.com.

Soulstice - 9 p.m. The Green Door Bar & Grill, 2005 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 517-325-9897. greendoorlive.com.

Take-Home Crafts - Make African paper beads. Take-home kits come with supplies and instructions. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge. 517-627-7014. gladl.org.

TGIF Dinner and Dance - Sea Cruisers band on the patio. DJ in the house. 7 p.m.- midnight. Hawk Hollow Banquet Center, 15101 Chandler Road, Bath. 734-604-5095. tgifdance.com/calendar.

“Wild Florescence" - Multi-dimensional collages by Lansing artist Michelle Word. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Peoples Church of East Lansing, 200 W. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. 517-332-5073. thepeopleschurch.com.

Saturday, June 3

“Alabaster” - 3 and 8 p.m. Williamston Theatre, 122 S. Putnam St., Williamston. 517-655-7469. williamstontheatre.org.

BAD Brewing Summer Block Party - Beer, Tantay food truck, music with Be Kind Rewind and Pinter Whitnick. 1-8 p.m. BAD Brewing Co., 440 S. Jefferson St., Mason. 517-676-7664.badbrewing.com.</p

“Blind Spot,” “DIGEST” - 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing. 517-884-4800. broadmuseum.msu.edu.

Capitol City Old Car Club 2nd Annual Benefit Car Show - Car show, DJ, giveaways, food trucks, tours of the LCC auto lab. Proceeds will be donated to the CCOCC Scholarship Fund to assist students enrolled in the LCC automotive technology program. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. LCC West Campus, 5708 Cornerstone Drive, Lansing. oldcarclub.com/car-show.</p

Contra & Square Dance - All dances taught – no partner needed. Come at 6:30 for a quick workshop on easy contra dance moves. 7 p.m. Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. 517-614-5858. tenpoundfiddle.org.

Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop with Hiroya Tsukamoto - 3 p.m. Elderly Instruments, 1100 N. Washington Ave., Lansing. 517-372-7880. elderly.com.

Hiroya Tsukamoto Live - 6:30 p.m. Elderly Instruments, 1100 N. Washington Ave., Lansing. 517-372-7880. elderly.com.

Kids Go Fish! Learn Fishing Basics - Equipment provided. Receive a fishing pole and filled tackle box to take home. Ages 5-12, must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Registration req. 10-11:30 a.m. or noon-1:30 p.m. Jaycee Park Pavilion and Launch, 525 E. River St., Grand Ledge. 517-627-7014. gladl.org.

“The LGBTQ+ Artist in Michigan” - 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center, 300 S. Washington Square, Suite 100, Lansing. 517-574-4521. lansingartgallery.org.

Live Music with Atomic Annie at LBC - 7 p.m. Lansing Brewing Co., 518 E. Shiawassee St., Lansing. 517-371-2600. lansingbrewingcompany.com.

Mensa Admission Test - American Mensa is an organization open to anyone who scores in the top 2% on an accepted, standardized intelligence test. 14+. Parental permission req. for ages 14-17. Picture ID req. $60. 9 a.m. Howell Carnegie Library, 314 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. 5248-660-3181. americanmensa.org.

Meridian Township Farmers' Market - Ready-to-eat foods, produce, meat, cheese, eggs, baked goods, bread, crafts and so much more! 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Marketplace on the Green, 1995 Central Park Drive, Okemos. 517-712-2395. meridian.mi.us/farmersmarket.

Mid-Michigan Art Guild's 16th Annual 12 x 12 show - Pieces by fine-art artists who enjoy working with many different mediums. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Framer’s Edge, 1856 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos. 517-347-7400. framersedge.net.

The Powerlight Band - Come enjoy the Powerlight Band as they perform the soulful sounds of Motown, Funk and R&B. Doors 5 p.m., show 8 p.m. UrbanBeat, 1213 Turner St., Lansing. 517-331-8440. urbanbeatevents.com.

St. Johns Pride Festival - Food trucks, speakers, live music, family-friendly drag show, raffles, giveaways, kids’ corner and more. Noon-4 p.m. Clinton Ave., St Johns. 734-489-1035. facebook.com/sjcallincoalition.

Welcome Summer Festival - Vendors, food truck, workshops, public ritual, charity raffle and more. Please bring shelf-stable donations for the Pagans In Need food pantry for entry. All proceeds benefit Pagans In Need and the Temple Project. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Lake Lansing Park South, 1621 Pike St., Haslett. weaversoftheweb.org.

“Wild Florescence" - Multi-dimensional collages by Lansing artist Michelle Word. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Peoples Church of East Lansing, 200 W. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. 517-332-5073. thepeopleschurch.com.

World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - Participate in fun, family-friendly stations set up throughout the zoo and learn the importance of migratory birds, along with some simple practices you can use to help! 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. 517-483-4222. potterparkzoo.org.

Sunday, June 4

“A Course in Miracles” with Dan and Carol Maynard - Noon. Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing, 2395 Washington Road, Lansing. 517-371-3010. unitylansing.org.

“Alabaster” - 2 p.m. Williamston Theatre, 122 S. Putnam St., Williamston. 517-655-7469. williamstontheatre.org.

“Blind Spot,” “DIGEST” - 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing. 517-884-4800. broadmuseum.msu.edu.

Capital Pro Wrestling - 3 p.m. The Fledge, 1300 Eureka St., Lansing. 517-894-4589. Americanluchalibre.com.

East Lansing Farmers Market - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court, East Lansing. cityofeastlansing.com/farmersmarket.</p

Eastern Ingham Farmers Market - Locally grown produce, baked goods, prepared food, handmade artisan goods, live music, kids’ crafts and so much more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. McCormick Park, 123 High St., Williamston. 517-618-1630. easterninghamfarmersmarket.org.

Hawk Island Triathlon - Beginner-friendly event for people of all ages, body types, fitness levels and abilities. Sprint, super sprint, kids’ races and relays. Check-in 7 a.m. for adults, 10:30 a.m. for kids. Hawk Island County Park, 1601 E. Cavanaugh Road, Lansing. 517-374-5700.southlansing.org.</p

JUGGLERS AND WOULD-BE JUGGLERS - Jugglers meet at the Orchard Street Pump House at 2 p.m. Sundays. 368 Orchard St., East Lansing. mikemarhanka@gmail.com.

Kung Fu Vampire - 7 p.m. Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 517-484-6795. macsbar.com.

Make and Take Rain Sticks with Sallie Thrush - We’ll provide materials and guide you through the process, including filling the tube and sealing the ends. Then you can decorate it as you wish! 3 p.m. Keys to Manifestation, 809 Center St., Suite 7, Lansing. 517-974-5540. manifestlansing.com.

Mastermind Prayer Group - The mastermind process is a collective support of each other’s heart’s desires. Everyone is encouraged to join us and hold the vision for each other. 9:30 a.m. Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing, 2395 Washington Road, Lansing. 517-371-3010. unitylansing.org.

Mid-Michigan Art Guild's 16th Annual 12 x 12 show - Pieces by fine-art artists who enjoy working with many different mediums. Noon-4 p.m. Framer’s Edge, 1856 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos. 517-347-7400. framersedge.net.

Pure Winds – Regeneration - 4-6 p.m. UrbanBeat, 1213 Turner St., Lansing. 517-331-8440. urbanbeatevents.com.

Roller Derby Basic Skills Boot Camp Orientation - Eight-week boot camp consists of introductory, intermediate and advanced skill-level training. Proper mastery of technique is reinforced at twice-weekly practices. 5-7 p.m. Court One Training Center, 7868 Old M-78, East Lansing. 517-802-7974. lansingrollerderby.com.

Sharrie Williams Gospel Brunch - Noon-3 p.m. UrbanBeat, 1213 Turner St., Lansing. 517-331-8440. urbanbeatevents.com.

“Wild Florescence" - Multi-dimensional collages by Lansing artist Michelle Word. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Peoples Church of East Lansing, 200 W. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. 517-332-5073. thepeopleschurch.com.

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