Events and Happenings in Lansing this Week: Aug. 31

Wednesday, August 31 

50 over Fitness - Meridian 50 Plus Stretch and Flex Exercise group.  9-10 a.m. Central Park Pavilion, 5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos. 517-853-4600. meridian50plus.com.  

Allen Farmers Market - Corner Shepard/Kalamazoo. 2:30-7 p.m. Allen Market Place, 1611 E Kalamazoo, Lansing.  

Brown Bag Books - August 1-31.  Mystery, comedy, adventure and the chance to win prizes. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge.  gladl.org 

Concert in the Park - Matt King. 7-9 p.m. William E. Tennant Performance Shell, 801 W Park St, St. Johns. clintoncountyarts.org.  

Laingsburg Community Singers needed - Laingsburg United Methodist Church, 210 N Crum St , Laingsburg.  

LEGO Building Challenge! -  Bring your creation to the library by August 31. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge. gladl.org  

Meditation in the Thich Nhat Hanh tradition - Weekly practice 7-9 p.m. Van Hanh Temple, 3015 S. MLK Jr Blvd., Lansing. lamc.info.  

Meridian Farmers’ Market - 3-7 p.m. 1995 Central Park Dr., Okemos.  

Meridian Township Summer Concert Series - 6-8:30 p.m. 1995 Central Park Dr., Okemos. meridian.mi.us.  

Pagan Community Night - online or in-person 6-8 p.m. Weavers of the Web, 809 Center Street, Suite 7A, Lansing. weaversoftheweb.org.  

Wine Wednesday - Wine & cheese tasting 6 p.m.  Wine & chocolate tasting 8:30 p.m.  Hooked, 3142 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing.         517-721-1330.  

Thursday, September 1 

Back to School Bash - Join us for a free concert with Global Village, giveaways, resource tables, food trucks and more. 6-8:30 p.m. Benjamin Davis Park, 5500 Pleasant Grove Rd., Lansing.  

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

Citizens for Prison Reform Coffee & Conversation - 11 a.m.-12 p.m. The Fledge, 1300 Eureka St, Lansing. micpr.org.  

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

Essays on Invisibility by Paloma Nunez-Regueiro - Sept. 1-Oct. 22.  Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center, 300 S Washington Square Suite 100, Lansing.                   lansingartgallery.org.  

Meet Your Campus Art Museum - Welcome back, students! 1-4 p.m. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E Circle Dr, East Lansing.  

PeaceQuest Greater Lansing 2022 - community-wide celebration to celebrate the United Nations International Day.  Events schedule at peacequestgreaterlansing.org.  

Stitch ‘n Bitch - Come hang out with some fellow stitching witches! 5-8 p.m. Keys To Manifestation, 809 Center St. #7, Lansing.  manifestlansing.com.  

Trivia - 9-11 p.m. The Avenue Cafe, 2021 E Michigan Ave., Lansing. avenuecafelansing.com.  

Friday, September 2 

50 over Fitness - The Meridian 50 Plus Stretch and Flex Exercise group.  9-10 a.m. Central Park Pavilion, 5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos. 517-853-4600. meridian50plus.com.  

Cruise In - 5-8 p.m. Holt Farmers’ Market, 2150 Cedar St, Holt. delhitownship.com.  

Lansing 2600 Meeting - a monthly gathering of local hackers, phreaks, nerds,  geeks, sympathizers, and others of various labelability.   6-8 p.m. The Fledge, 1300 Eureka St, Lansing. 517-230-7679.  

Massage Techniques for Relaxation - 4-week class. 12-4 p.m. LCC, 515 Washington Sq. Rm. 108, Lansing. lcc.edu.  

Meet Your Campus Art Museum - Welcome back, students! 1-4 p.m. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E Circle Dr, East Lansing. 517-884-4800.  

Storytime at Rayner Park - Ages up to 6. 10:30-11 a.m. Rayner Park, 738 E. Ash St., Mason. business.masonchamber.org.  

TGIF Dinner & Dance Party - 7-11:59 p.m. Hawk Hollow, 15101 Chandler Rd. Bath.              734-604-5095. tgifdance.com.  

Tourist In Our Town - Williamston. Visit and see what makes us special.  Unique shops, antiques,  5-8 p.m. Downtown Williamston, 102 S. Putnam, Williamston.   

Saturday, September 3 

Family Day: Power of Story - 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E Circle Dr, East Lansing. 517-884-4800. broadmuseum.msu.edu.  

Tourist In Our Town - Williamston. Visit and see what makes us special.  Unique shops, antiques, 12-6 p.m. Downtown Williamston, 102 S. Putnam, Williamston.   

Sunday, September 4 

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

Introduction to “A Course in Abundance”  - 9 Week Workshop - 9:30-10:15 a.m. Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing, 2395 S. Washington, Lansing. unitylansing.org.  

Sunday School for Witches - workshop series. 3-4:30 p.m. Keys To Manifestation, 809 Center St. #7A, Lansing. manifestlansing.com.  

Monday, September 5 

50 over Fitness - Meridian 50 Plus Stretch and Flex Exercise group  9-10 a.m. Central Park Pavilion, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos.            517-853-4600. meridian50plus.com.  

Karaoke - 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Avenue Cafe, 2021 E Michigan, Lansing. avenuecafelansing.com.  

Tuesday, September 6 

Board Game Meet Up - ages 18 & up. 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Spare Time Bowling Alley, 3101 E Grand River, Lansing.  

Parent Happy Hour - Storytime for kids and wine flight specials for parents. 5-7 p.m. Hooked, 3142 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 

Preschool Family Storytime – Ages 1-6 with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. 11-11:30 a.m. Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge. gladl.org 

Preschool Storytime at CADL Mason Library - Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories. Ages 3-6.  10:30-11 a.m. CADL Mason Library, 145 W. Ash St., Mason. business.masonchamber.org.  

Sporcle Live! Trivia - Are you a trivia buff? Two games starting at 7:30 & 8:30 p.m. Crunchy’s, 254 W Grand River Ave, East Lansing. 517-351-2506. crunchyseastlansing.com.