Community Calendar

MSU Libraries presents the African American Women Scholars on Race, Racism, and Living Black in America book talk series. A four-part series centered in the American academy exploring contemporary topics from Black social media, police brutality, community health inequalities, and parenting young Black boys and girls. The scholarship is new, innovative, and engaging and will surely be educational. Join us in conversation with these dynamic authors. For more information visit MSU Libraries Book Talk event page. https://libguides.lib.msu.edu/booktalk

To access zoom visit https://msu.zoom.us/j/92697587153%20

Wednesday, April 1 session features Tamura Lomax , Associate Professor of Religious Studies, MSU- featuring her book Freeing Black Girls: A Black Feminist Bible on Racism and Revolutionary Mothering with moderator Professor Rashida Harrison (James Madison College).

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

Adults
Scientists want to know! Step into a new kind of space mission by looking at a set of NASA online images for signs of clouds above Mars. Every cloud you spot helps NASA scientists understand daily and seasonal weather patterns on the Red Planet, informing future missions and research.
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/15706640

First Saturday means Family Day at the MSU Broad Art Museum! Make creative connections with our exhibitions through free hands-on and interactive family fun throughout the museum. All ages are welcome.

Why do artists play with ideas? Let’s find out as we celebrate the young artists in the Saturday Morning Art (SmART) pop-up exhibition, in collaboration with the MSU Department of Art, Art History, and Design.

We’d love to see you at this event!

"The kids are bored... again...! What to do with YOUR Thing One and Thing Two?!

Here’s an idea: Bring the whole family to the World's Number 1 ‘The Cat in the Hat’ show for an experience they’ll never forget. The story has been around for over 50 years and kids still love it… just like you did!

Two bored kids (This was way before iPads). One rainy day (We’ve all had a few of those) And one crazy cat wearing a red-striped hat (Where was the background check for that babysitter?!)"

Lincoln Brick Park
Dr. Susan Elbin from Capital Area Audubon presents an exploration of the benefits/costs of strategies used by migrating birds. Learn the birds to see during migration, the importance of dark skies and how to make our windows safer! Crafting of bird strike abatement materials, an early spring birding hike- & s'mores.
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/16247397

A Caregiver’s Butterfly Garden – Exhibit at the City of East Lansing's Hannah Community Center

Event Description

Experience A Caregiver’s Butterfly Garden, a powerful art and storytelling exhibit created by MSU's IMPART Alliance and AgeAlive, in partnership with the City of East Lansing.

This vibrant installation honors Michigan’s Direct Care Workers (DCWs) — the professionals who provide essential daily support for older adults and people with disabilities. Each butterfly in the exhibit carries a handwritten message from a caregiver, folded into art that transforms individual reflections into a collective symbol of compassion, resilience, and advocacy.

Curated by East Lansing artist-in-residence Zahrah Resh, the exhibit combines creativity, community, and awareness to highlight the urgent need for a stronger direct care workforce across Michigan—one that receives fair wages, training, and recognition for their vital work.

Visitors are invited to explore the garden, learn about the project, and reflect on the importance of caregiving in our communities.

Exhibit Dates: November 18, 2025 – April 30, 2026
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Monday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Location: Hannah Community Center, East Lansing
Admission: Free and open to the public
More Information: dcwgardens.com

Nearly 50 vendors spanning Food and Nutrition, Education, and Traditional Arts and Crafts will be open to the public as part of the Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit. It is free to attend the vendor portion of the Summit both of these dates and it is recommended to bring cash to purchase items.

Nearly 50 vendors spanning Food and Nutrition, Education, and Traditional Arts and Crafts will be open to the public as part of the Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit. It is free to attend the vendor portion of the Summit both of these dates and it is recommended to bring cash to purchase items.

Join us for a fun and engaging afternoon of Bingo complete with light refreshments and prizes for the lucky winners! No registration required, just show up ready to have fun!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/15934859