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Gemini, the Michigan duo of San and Laz Slomovits, are twin brothers celebrating their 72nd birthdays. The group is also known for its family shows, and thanks to the budding career of Emily, San's daughter, they've revived their career to sing for adults. The brothers play songs from the...
Kids ages 5 to 8 will join Royal Oak’s OUR Credit Union to learn healthy money habits and savings strategies that will help them throughout life. Each participant will receive a free money-themed book and a craft.
Event Cost: Free, registration required; contact Amy to schedule supplies pickup
Event Times: 7...
The idea behind a wish bracelet is that you make a wish, and tie it on. Eventually, the hemp wears out, and you will lose the beads. When this happens, your wish is then “released” and is supposed to come true. Tweens and teens ages 11-18 are invited to...
Families with kids ages 0-7 can celebrate Israel's Independence Day with a bag with all of the supplies you need to join Temple Shir Shalom in a Zoom gathering. Registration is required to schedule bag pickup.
Kids in grades 3-5 will follow the nutrient trail of consumers, producers, and decomposers while meeting goats, chickens and red wiggler friends, the worms. Visiting the garden, greenhouse, orchard, and animal barn, students will investigate how plants depend on animals and insects for their survival and how the energy...
Kids ages 4-8 and their families can virtually join Miss Tracy for a mindful story time that incorporates yoga poses, stretches and relaxation exercises with stories and music. Everyone is encouraged to wear comfortable clothing, and yoga mats or towels are suggested.
Event Cost: Free, registration required
Event Times: 7 p.m.
Children ages 2-6 and their parents are invited to attend an English-Arabic Storytime in celebration of Ramadan and Eid, from the comfort of your home. CTune in as resident storyteller Sari Mira reads the books "Ramadan Around The World" and "Eid Ka’ak" in both English and Arabic.
Event Cost: Free,...
The Association of Chinese Americans (ACA), the Detroit Chapter of OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates, is hosting a virtual Lunar New Year Celebration for the arrival of the Year of the Tiger via Zoom. The Celebration includes Chinese folk dance, Chinese traditional operas and other performances.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2:30...
In honor of Earth Day and in celebration of the Detroit River, the Belle Isle Conservancy has elevated the annual Spring Cleanup into a week-long event and will be working as part of the Detroit River Coalition in a joint mission to protect, preserve and celebrate the Detroit River....