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The Lansing area is jam-packed with events this weekend, from winter-themed parties and art exhibition openings to camps and workshops for kids and the Ten Pound Fiddle's annual Mid-Winter Singing Festival, plus a whole lot more. Buckle up and prepare for a busy — but hopefully fun-filled — few days. MORE

New Lansing theater company shows much promise with first production

“These Shining Lives”
Feb. 2-3
7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday
2 p.m. Saturday
Grace Bible Church
1000 S. Canal Road, Lansing

Michigan State University Comics Forum

Feb. 2-3
MSU Main Library
366 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing

Lansing Winterfest

Every Saturday in February
Downtown Lansing

Zoinks! Scooby-Doo travels to Impression 5 Science Center

“Scooby-Doo! Mansion Mayhem”
Through May 12

9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Impression 5 Science Center
200 Museum Drive, Lansing

Out on the Town

Check out our online calendar

 

 

Thursday, Feb. 1

17th Annual MSUFCU Student Art Exhibit - Artists from 19 mid-Michigan high schools showcase their work, hoping to earn votes. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. MSUFCU Headquarters Building 2, 3899 Coolidge Road, East Lansing. msufcuart.com.

"A Course in Miracles," Facilitated by Lisa Schmidt - 7 p.m. Zoom ID: 177 417 886. Passcode: 601744. unitylansing.org.

Acting 101 Class - 7 p.m. Ruhala Performing Arts Center, 1846 Haslett Road, East Lansing. 517-337-0464ruhalacenter.com.

Acting Ensemble Class - 8 p.m. Ruhala Performing Arts Center, 1846 Haslett Road, East Lansing. 517-337-0464ruhalacenter.com.

Crafty Vibes - Bring your knitting, crochet or any other portable craft project and immerse yourself in an evening of creativity, conversation and community. 5 p.m. Weavers of the Web, 809 Center St., Suite 7, Lansing. 517-657-5800weaversoftheweb.org.

“How to Defend Yourself” - 7 p.m. Stage One Performing Arts Center, 2200 Lake Lansing Road, Lansing. 517-927-3016. peppermintcreek.org.

Jazz/Hip Hop II class - Ages 9-13. 4 p.m. Ruhala Performing Arts Center, 1846 Haslett Road, East Lansing. 517-337-0464ruhalacenter.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. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Suburban Ice, 2810 Hannah Blvd., East Lansing. ladiessilverblades.org.

Managing Digital Images: A Presentation by Corey Seeman - Learn about different photo-sharing services and how to organize photos for easy retrieval. 5:30 p.m. Charlotte Community Library, 226 S. Bostwick St., Charlotte. 517-543-8859. charlottelibrary.org.

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

Performing Arts Night at IQhub - Featuring performances by St. Johns High School orchestra, choir and theater groups, plus Alissa’s Dance Elite and the Mint City Singers. 6-8 p.m. IQHub, 1130 S. Dewitt Road, St Johns. 989-227-3847. iqhubag.org.

River Walk Trash Cleanup - Pick up the trash on the Lansing River Trail and around our building. We'll walk for about 30 minutes. 11 a.m. Weavers of the Web, 809 Center St., Suite 7, Lansing. 517-974-5540. weaversoftheweb.org.

Ruhala Broadway Ensemble - Learn to excel equally in singing, acting and dance. 5:30 p.m. 1846 Haslett Road, East Lansing. 517-337-0464ruhalacenter.com.

“Tiny Art Show” Call for Art - Participants create art that in some way depicts “Another World,” a literary place they would love to visit if it were real. Pick up your art kit starting Feb 1. Registration req. Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge. 517-627-7014. gladl.org.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Weight-loss support group. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m., meeting 6-7 p.m. Haslett Middle School, 1535 Franklin St., Haslett. 800-932-8677. facebook.com/HaslettTops.


Friday, Feb. 2

17th Annual MSUFCU Student Art Exhibit - Artists from 19 mid-Michigan high schools showcase their work, hoping to earn votes. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. MSUFCU Headquarters Building 2, 3899 Coolidge Road, East Lansing. msufcuart.com.

2024 Winter Opening Party - Explore our newest exhibitions while enjoying food, music, special guests, artmaking activities and more. Registration encouraged. 6-8 p.m. Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing. 517-884-4800 broadmuseum.msu.edu  

The Corzo Effect at Mash Bar - 10 p.m. 212 Albert Ave., East Lansing. 517-858-2100. mashbar.net.

Craft Club Jr. - Make a hot air balloon craft! Grades 1-3. Registration req. 4:15 p.m. Charlotte Community Library, 226 S. Bostwick St., Charlotte. 517-543-8859. charlottelibrary.org.

Deer & Elk at the Peanut Barrel - 8 p.m. 521 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing517-351-0608. peanutbarrel.com.

Edible Art - Children ages 2-4 and their caregivers can explore science through hands-on, inquisitive learning in a responsive, playful, exploratory environment. 10 a.m. Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Drive, Lansing. 517-485-8116. impression5.org.

 

Euchre with the Kiwanis Club and Unity - Potluck at 6:30 p.m., Euchre at 7. Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing, 2395 Washington Road, Lansing. 269-762-3189. unitylansing.org.

"Fitness Over 50" Senior Exercise Group - The Meridian Township Parks and Recreation Stretch and Flex Exercise group exercises at the Meridian Mall Food Court. 9-10 a.m. 1982 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos. meridian50plus.com 

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

“How to Defend Yourself” - 7 p.m. Stage One Performing Arts Center, 2200 Lake Lansing Road, Lansing. 517-927-3016. peppermintcreek.org.

Live Music with the Devil Elvis Show - One-of-a-kind show that combines ‘50s rock ‘n’ roll with elements of rockabilly, country, soul and R&B. 7 p.m. Lansing Brewing Co., 518 E. Shiawassee St., Lansing. 517-371-2600. lansingbrewingcompany.com.

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

Mid-Winter Singing Festival Friday Night Community Sing - Led by veterans Rachael Davis, Joel Mabus, Robert B. Jones and Frank Youngman. Lyric sheets provided. 7:30 p.m. University United Methodist Church, 1120 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing. tenpoundfiddle.org.

No School: Art - A full day of various art projects, including a fire-breathing dragon and lemon paints! Open to kids in grades K-5. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. tinkr2.0, 2650 E. Grand River Ave., Suite D, East Lansing. tinkrlab.com.

Parkour at AL!VE - A basic introduction to parkour as imagined through stories. You and your little one will learn how to safely maneuver everyday obstacles using the whole body. Ages 2-6. 10 a.m. AL!VE, 800 W. Lawrence Ave., Charlotte. 517-541-5800. myalive.com.

Storytime for Tots — Four-Week Class - Bring your littles to hear a short children's story, followed by art making and exploration. 10 a.m. REACH Studio Art Center, 1804 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. reachstudioart.org

“These Shining Lives” - Witness the lives of four women who work for the Radium Dial Company, a watch factory operating in Illinois during the 1920s and ‘30s. 7:30 p.m. Grace Bible Church, 1000 S. Canal Road, Lansing. facebook.com/TheAliveTheatre.

 

Saturday, Feb. 3

2024 Imbolc Ritual - Join us in person or on Zoom as we set our intentions and goals for 2024. Ritual is followed by feast and raffle. 4 p.m. Weavers of the Web, 809 Center St., Suite 7, Lansing. 517-657-5800weaversoftheweb.org.

Book Launch: “Once a Queen” - A mysterious house hides the keys to shocking family secrets — and rapidly fading portals to other worlds — in the opener to local author Sarah Arthur’s young-adult fantasy series. 11 a.m. Hooked, 3142 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. hookedlansing.com.

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.

Family Day: VOICE - Get loud and speak up! Join us as we make sculptures that amplify our voices. All ages welcome. Registration encouraged. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing. 517-884-4800 broadmuseum.msu.edu  

 

“How to Defend Yourself” - 7 p.m. Stage One Performing Arts Center, 2200 Lake Lansing Road, Lansing. 517-927-3016. peppermintcreek.org.

Ingham County Democrat Rural Outreach and Social - Learn how you can be more involved in your community to defend democracy, women’s rights, workers’ rights and the environment. 1 p.m. RSVP at https://bit.ly/Feb3SouthIngham to receive meeting location information, or email inghamdemparty@gmail.com.

Intermediate Ballet class - 11 a.m. Ruhala Performing Arts Center, 1846 Haslett Road, East Lansing. 517-337-0464ruhalacenter.com.

Lansing Roller Derby | 2024 Season Bout 1 - Doubleheader featuring LRD Purple vs. LRD Green and a Junior Roller Derby scrimmage. Afterparty at Mayfair Bar. 4 p.m. Court One Training Center, 7868 Old M-78, East Lansing. 517-802-7974. lansingrollerderby.com.

Lansing Winterfest Block Party - Live ice sculpting, s’mores and hot cocoa stations, winter games, local vendors, live music and more. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. South Washington Square, downtown Lansing. downtownlansing.org.

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

Meridian Township Farmers Market - Find our winter market in the JCPenney wing of the Meridian Mall. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 1982 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos. meridian.mi.us.

Mid-Winter Singing Festival Saturday Afternoon Community Sing - Sing along to songs from the two books that have sustained the community singing movement: “Rise Up Singing” and “Rise Again.” 12:30 p.m. University United Methodist Church, 1120 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing. tenpoundfiddle.org.

Mid-Winter Singing Festival Children's Concert: Lake Effect Family Band - Family roots band with tight harmonies, hilarious original songs, traditional music and a deep understanding of how to engage audiences of all ages. 11 a.m. University United Methodist Church, 1120 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing. tenpoundfiddle.org.

Mysteries of Magic with Jeff the Magician - Learn the secrets of magic from a professional magician during this four-week class. Parents are welcome to join their children. Ages 7+. 10 a.m. tinkrLAB, 2650 E. Grand River Ave., Suite A, East Lansing. tinkrlab.com.

Pokemon Day - Join us for a day full of Pokemon fun! We'll have a scavenger hunt, Pokemon valentines, giveaways and crafts. Intended for kids. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Eaton Rapids Area District Library, 220 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids. 517-663-0950. eradl.org.

“Realm of Daydreams - The Wonders of Fantasy Art” Opening Reception - Sublime images that spur the imagination and fascinate those young and old. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Art Williamston gallery, 3845 Vanneter Road, Williamston. facebook.com/ArtWilliamston/.

“These Shining Lives” - Witness the lives of four women who work for the Radium Dial Company, a watch factory operating in Illinois during the 1920s and ‘30s. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Grace Bible Church, 1000 S. Canal Road, Lansing. facebook.com/TheAliveTheatre.

Tiger and Dragon Kenpo Martial Arts Training - Based on a variety of martial arts systems, Tiger and Dragon Kenpo is designed to develop self-confidence in the warrior. 1 p.m. Weavers of the Web, 809 Center St., Suite 7, Lansing. 517-657-5800weaversoftheweb.org.

Winter Warrior Patio Party - Live fire and hoop performances, imperial stout release, ice luge shots, DJ sets, winter outfit contest and more. Bring donations for winter clothing drive. Ages 21+. 1-5 p.m. Lansing Brewing Co., 518 E. Shiawassee St., Lansing. 517-371-2600. lansingbrewingcompany.com.

 

Sunday, Feb. 4

Bottle and Can Collection for Eastern Ingham Farmers Market - 11 a.m.-1 p.m. McCormick Park, 123 High St., Williamston. 517-618-1630 easterninghamfarmersmarket.org.

GLAD Drum Circle - All ages and experience levels welcome. 2-4 p.m. Keys to Manifestation, 809 Center St., Suite 7, Lansing. 517-803-2392 facebook.com/GreaterLansingAreaDrummers.

“How to Defend Yourself” - 2 p.m. Stage One Performing Arts Center, 2200 Lake Lansing Road, Lansing. 517-927-3016. peppermintcreek.org.

Introduction to "A Course in Miracles," with Carol and Dan Maynard - This workshop aims to guide participants on a journey of understanding their minds and discovering lasting peace. Noon. Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing, 2395 Washington Road, Lansing. 269-762-3189. unitylansing.org.

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.

Junior Roller Derby Basic Skills Boot Camp - Ten-week program. Ages 7-12. 5-7 p.m. Court One Training Center, 7868 Old M-78, East Lansing. lansingrollerderby.com.

LGBC Five-Course Brunch Pairing - Includes five flight-glass pours of select craft beers that have been paired with a five-course brunch menu. Registration req. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 2-4 p.m. Looking Glass Brewing Co., 115 N. Bridge St., Dewitt. 517-668-6004. lookingglassbrewingcompany.com.

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

Power Yoga Class with Salt Yoga - Whether you’re an experienced yogi or a first-timer, this class is built for all levels. Free, no ticket required. 11 a.m. Lansing Brewing Co., 518 E. Shiawassee St., Lansing. 517-371-2600. lansingbrewingcompany.com.

Red Cedar Quaker Friends Worship - 10:30 a.m. 1400 Turner St., Lansing. redcedarfriends.org/join-us-for-worship/

Winterlude - Join musicians from the Lansing Symphony for an afternoon of brass, timpani, percussion and organ music. The concert will feature both ensemble and solo works. 3 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 218 W. Ottawa St., Lansing. lansingsymphony.org.

 

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