Community Calendar

Every Wednesday at 6pm, UrtbanBeat invites you to showcase your musical talent!

Whether you're experienced or just starting, the stage is open to all.

Not a performer? Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music from local artists. No cover charge and all ages are welcome. Come early and enjoy the local flavor of Old Town.

Sign ups are first come, first serve.

Doors at 5PM

Join us for a fascinating presentation on the Orphan Trains presented by Michigan author Sherry A. Burton. In the mid 1850’s, over thirty thousand children, some as young as four and five, were living on the streets of New York City; lying, cheating and stealing just to survive. Before any child labor laws or government programs aimed at helping these children, Charles Loring Brace, founder of the Children’s Aid Society, started the “family placement” or “outplacement” program in 1854. The Orphan Trains (as they were later called) ran from 1854 to 1929. During the seventy-five-year period, it is estimated that over 250K children left the streets of New York and Boston and rode the trains to find new homes in the Midwest and beyond.
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/15594848

Do you have excess supplies from abandoned hobbies, or have you gone overboard on buying for art projects? Clean out your craft closet and discover new interests & treasures with our Craft & Hobby Swap! Items must be clean and in good condition. Please see our Event Calendar for ideas for items to bring.
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17153187

MSU’s Percussion Ensemble presents an engaging program of contemporary works, exploring a diverse palette of sounds and textures through inventive and varied instrumentation.

Explore how law, society, and science shape where animals belong—and what happens when animals are considered to be in the “wrong place.”

What happens when animals are considered to be in the “wrong place”?

Wildlife may move into ecosystems where a species is considered non-native or unwelcome. Companion animals can be separated from their families because of housing restrictions, domestic violence, or immigration policies. Animals raised in industrial settings live in environments designed largely around human needs.

Join the MSU Animal Law Program for a multidisciplinary conversation examining these questions and more. Scholars, practitioners, and advocates will share their expertise and explore emerging questions about where animals are allowed to be and the conditions in which they live.

Throughout this thought-provoking day, participants will consider how the law responds to changing societal views and scientific understandings of animals—and whether competing interests can be addressed in ways that provide animals with greater opportunities to thrive.

Wacousta Branch
Have fun making a silly Thanksgiving turkey out of play dough! You can give your turkey fun feathers, googly eyes, and a colorful beak!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17017770

The infamous Dr. I Ball is back at The Okemos Coffee Shop, and this year he brought his horrible horde of interdimensional travelers along with him.

Together they've built a 9 hole haunted putt putt course right inside the shop - a limited time art installation that you can play! It runs October 4th through November 8th, with a few extra special event nights mixed in.

Come putt putt, drink coffee, and get spooky!

SUN: 10AM-4PM
THURS-SAT: 1PM-9PM
MON-WED: CLOSED

Advance tickets are $12 a person, or 4 for $40. At the door tickets are $15 per person or 4 for $45.

On sale starting September 27th.

This workshop is a 6-week community diabetes education program to help individuals learn the tools and techniques needed for day-to-day management.

Ages 8+
Join the ukulele 'ohana (family in Hawaiian)! In this beginning ukulele class, you will learn the basics of the uke, including: parts of the instrument, tuning, beginning chords, and simple songs to get you used to chording and strumming. Loaner ukuleles are available. Sponsored by the Music is the Foundation and taught by John French. Participants learn a brief history of the instrument and all the basics you need to get started playing right away! *Children must be at least eight years old and accompanied by an adult if under twelve.

LanSINGout presents Matters of the Heart, a cabaret fundraiser!

Join us for an evening filled with heart, harmony, and music as members of the LanSINGout chorus take the stage to share some of their favorite musical selections. This special benefit cabaret is all about celebrating love and supporting our journey toward GALA 2028!

Choose the ticket price that reflects your level of support: $40, $60, or $80. No matter which level you choose, your generous support helps LanSINGout in mission and vision.

Come enjoy the music, celebrate with us, and help make our GALA 2028 dream a reality!

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