Community Calendar

The Shark is Broken
By Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon
Directed by Amy Rickett

All aboard the Orca! The Shark is Broken celebrates movie history in this behind the scenes exploration of Hollywood’s first summer blockbuster. Notoriously unreliable, the mechanical prop shark in Jaws holds Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider trapped on a boat that is much too small to contain their egos and tempers as they attempt to keep this movie magic afloat.

Described as a drama with laugh lines, this show runs 90 minutes with no intermission.

Performances:
May 7-10 & 14-17, 2026
Thur 7pm | Fri & Sat 8pm | Sun 2pm

Riverwalk Theatre
228 Museum Drive in downtown Lansing
Additional parking is available on Michigan Ave. and the Lansing Center parking garage

Tickets are on sale now: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=288594

$20 Adult
$15 Senior/Student/Military
$10 Child (under 12yrs)
This production is in our Dart Studio Black Box and seating is General Admission

*Contains flashing lights

Generously sponsored by Driven Collision of Lansing

The WKAR Education team will be distributing books for readers of all ages at Grand Slam School Days on May 27. Lugnuts Grand Slam Schools Days are devoted to teachers and students of all ages for a special field trip together that they can look forward to year after year. We realize you have fewer outside classroom activities than ever before and you need these to be effective, educational, efficient, easy and safe to execute.

Gather in the daytime with other adults for coffee, conversation and learn how to avoid Financial Scams. Adults meet up at the Library monthly for interesting presentations, crafts, games and more. Enjoy coffee, snacks and conversation with friends you know-- and those you've just met.
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/14347920

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
Participants gather at our designated tables at BrickHaven, and everyone brings a book of their choice to read silently for 45 minutes while enjoying a drink/meal. Then they will share a bit about the book they’re reading. Registration required to reserve space.

"Wild Kratts Live 2.0 is a theatrical stage show based on the hit animated television series Wild Kratts. Martin and Chris Kratt, stars of the Emmy-nominated Wild Kratts, step out live on stage to engage the audience in a classic Wild Kratts story! Martin and Chris are sure to keep you entertained as they activate some fan favorite Creature Power Suits and go “Off to the Creature Rescue!” With the help of the Wild Kratts team—and their audience members—the Kratt Brothers confront a comic villain and help bring the creatures of the animal world to safety once again! Experience, live-on-stage, the astounding creature fundamentals, and the infectious excitement and inspiring quest of the Kratt Brothers that make the hit television series Wild Kratts so popular with kids and their families.

Since 2014, Wild Kratts Live 2.0 has performed over 225 shows for hundreds of thousands of fans in over 135 cities across North America. It was created for the stage by the imaginative minds of Martin and Chris Kratt from Zoboomafoo, Kratt’s Creatures, and Be the Creature."

The Packard Farmers Market returns for the 2026 season at the historic Packard Proving Grounds, bringing together local farmers, artisans, bakers, makers, and small businesses in a one-of-a-kind setting where history and community meet.

Formerly known as the Shelby Farmers Market, the newly rebranded Packard Farmers Market reflects its deep connection to the Packard Proving Grounds and its mission to support the preservation of this iconic historic site. The market runs Saturdays from May 16 through October 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on the expansive front lawn of the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site.

Each week, the market is arranged in neat rows across the lawn, offering a relaxed, walkable shopping experience. Vendors may park directly next to their booths, and the grass setting provides a cooler summer atmosphere ideal for tent setups. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. The market is supported by Packard Proving Grounds volunteers and local high school students earning community service hours.

The Packard Farmers Market is open on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends and will be closed Saturday, July 4. Proceeds from the market directly benefit the ongoing restoration and preservation of the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, owned and operated by the Packard Motor Car Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Dates: Saturdays, May 16 – October 10, 2026 *closed July 4th

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, Shelby Township

More information and vendor details: packardprovinggrounds.org/farmersmarket

The WKAR Education team will be distributing fun educational activities at the Teddy Bear Health Fair on May 30. This free community event promotes health awareness in a fun, family-friendly environment. Children can bring their favorite stuffed animal for a “check-up” at the Teddy Bear Hospital while adults explore local health resources and programs.

Our annual Spring plant sale is back! We will have a selection of annuals & perennials ready to transplant into your home gardens and pots. Join us from 10 AM - 2PM on Saturday, May 30th & Sunday May 31st behind the greenhouse at the Radiology Healing Gardens. Park in lot 100 and walk to the greenhouse. Proceeds support the care of the Gardens!

Our annual Spring plant sale is back! We will have a selection of annuals & perennials ready to transplant into your home gardens and pots. Join us from 10 AM - 2PM on Saturday, May 30th & Sunday May 31st behind the greenhouse at the Radiology Healing Gardens. Park in lot 100 and walk to the greenhouse. Proceeds support the care of the Gardens!