Community Calendar

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

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

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

MSUFCU Arts Power Up artists-in-residence Carl Craig and Cecilie Waagner Falkenstrøm come together for a conversation exploring art, technology, and creative practice. Moderated by Sophia Saliby of WKAR, the discussion offers insight into how artists working across disciplines imagine and shape the future.
We’d love to see you at this event!

This event is presented in partnership with the MSU Museum, Arts MSU, and the MSUFCU Arts Power Up Artist-in-Residency program, which is generously supported by an endowed gift from Michigan State University Federal Credit Union.

On view at the MSU Broad Art Museum from Jan. 31–Jul. 12, 2026, Cecilie Waagner Falkenstrøm’s Synthetic Sirens is a gallery-sized installation developed out of generative machine-learning models and artificial intelligence programs, revealing both the limits of, and opportunities within, our algorithmic societies.

During spring semester 2026, Carl Craig—an internationally renowned Detroit DJ, producer, and techno innovator whose work spans music, performance, and visual art—is working in close collaboration with researchers at Michigan State University’s Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). Through this residency, he is translating complex scientific research and research environments into new creative and conceptual forms. The residency will culminate in a new exhibition at the MSU Museum opening in fall 2026.

MSUFCU Arts Power Up artists-in-residence Carl Craig and Cecilie Waagner Falkenstrøm come together for a conversation exploring art, technology, and creative practice. Moderated by Sophia Saliby of WKAR, the discussion offers insight into how artists working across disciplines imagine and shape the future.

During this event, participants will help transcribe handwritten historical documents from the Smithsonian Institution. These transcriptions create searchable data that supports research, education, and public access to America’s historical records.
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/15707056

Unlock a world of wonder and discovery at our Living Museum! Join us Friday, April 10, 2026, from 5 – 8 p.m. for an evening of interactive experiences that will immerse you in the world of conservation and the natural world.

Our hands-on activities are designed for guests of all ages to learn about the care of animals at the zoo and our conservation efforts both locally and globally.

This event is part of the MSU Science Festival Nights at the Museum series, a multi-day event highlighting science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) through talks, demonstrations, tours, open houses, and hands-on activities for lifelong learners of all ages.

Admission is free and open to all ages, so bring the whole family and join us for an evening of learning and fun! No registration is needed. Visit www.sciencefestival.msu.edu for more information.

Imagine some of the world’s most talented four-legged performers in a funny canine comedy spectacular that is leaving audiences everywhere howling for more! The all-star lineup includes a two-time World Champion Frisbee dog, a hilarious six-pound Pomeranian Pikachu mix, and a host of amazing rescue dogs that will dance, prance, flip, and skip their way right into your heart.

Adults
Learn and Earn your Safe Boating Certification in one day! To legally operate a boat in Michigan, state law requires anyone born AFTER 7/1/1996 to have their Safe Boating Certification.