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thursday, oct. 26

SPOUSAL BEREAVEMENT
6:30-8:30 pm, Oct. 26. Continues
Thursdays, Nov. 2-16 and Nov.
30 & Dec. 7. National Council of
Jewish Women/Greater Detroit
Section hosts weekly support group
for those grieving the loss of their
partner. At Cong. Shaarey Zedek,
Southfield. Donations welcome.
RSVP: mail@ncjwgds.org or
248-355-3300, ext. 0.

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HALLOWEEN RECIPES
10 am-noon, Oct. 28. “Feeding Your
Hungry Ghost.” Ages 6-12 are wel-
come to wear costumes at “creepy,
cool class offering all the fun of
Halloween without going overboard
on sugar.” Includes interactive cook-
ing, samples and take-home reci-
pes. At Henry Ford West Bloomfield
Hospital Demonstration Kitchen,
6777 W. Maple. $25. RSVP required:
dk@hfhs.org or 248-325-3890.

NOV. 2-5: YOUMACON 2017

sunday, oct. 29

Lynne
Konstantin
Arts & Life Editor

friday, oct. 27

SHABBAT-APPELLA
6 pm, Oct. 27. Service features
beautiful melodies of Kabbalat
Shabbat presented in an intricate a
cappella harmony. At Adat Shalom
Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Info:
248-851-5100.

saturday, oct. 28

WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUES
9:30 am-noon, Oct. 28. Physicians
from DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital will
discuss topics that include breast
health, infertility, weight manage-
ment, pelvic pain, fibroids, inconti-
nence, unexplained vaginal bleed-
ing and menopause. At Southfield
Public Library meeting room,
26300 Evergreen. Free. RSVP: 888-
DMC-2500. Library: 248-796-4224.

‘MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS’
9:30 am, Oct. 29. Rabbi Aaron
Bergman leads sessions intended
to help adults find their internal
spirituality and realize that Judaism
can make them happier. At Adat
Shalom Synagogue, Farmington
Hills. Free. Info: 248-851-5100.

If Japanese anime, video games, comics and animation are your thing, Youmacon 2017 is calling for
you. Named for the Japanese word youma, meaning ghost or demon, the four-day celebration of all
things Japanese pop culture was founded by Morgan Kollin to expand beyond Comic Con. This year’s
event, the 13th annual, will be held at Detroit’s Cobo Center and Renaissance Center and offer more than
50 industry anime celebrities (including G.D. Falksen, Jake Paque, Erica Lindbeck, Illuminair and more),
all-ages mix of interactive games and events, cosplay, live music, exhibitors, artists, video-gaming and
table-top gaming rooms, parties — and a Charity Masquerade Ball. Pricing options include a three-day
pass ($65) or Friday only ($35), Saturday only ($45) or Sunday only ($25) passes. Youmacon.com.

SOULFUL YOGA
10 am, Oct. 28. Rabbi Rachel
Shere and yoga instructor Nichole
Ferguson connect body and soul at
their twice-monthly class. It applies
the wisdom of Torah to the gentle
practice of yoga. At Adat Shalom
Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free.
Wear comfortable clothes and bring
a yoga mat if possible. Info: 248-
851-5100.

monday, oct. 30

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
11 am-noon, Oct. 30. “IPhone/
iPad Photography.” Make the most
of a camera phone by learning
steps to take and share photos.
Hermelin ORT Resource Center, a
division of JVS, is offering different
computer and social media topics
every Monday, through Nov. 13. At
the JCC, West Bloomfield. $10 per
class. RSVP: 248-432-5411.

NOV. 1: Bob Dylan

The legend Bob Dylan (nee
Zimmerman) and his band
return to Detroit at the Fox
Theatre, along with special
guest Mavis Staples. $35-
$129.50. (800) 745-3000;
olympiaentertainment.com.

JEWISH FOLK SONGS
11:45 am, Oct. 30. Rabbi Aaron
Bergman concludes Lunchtime
Learning series, “Jewish Folk
Songs of Love and Protest.” At Adat
Shalom Synagogue, Farmington
Hills. Free. Bring optional dairy/
pareve lunch; drinks and des-
sert are provided. RSVP required:
Sheila, slederman@adatshalom.org
or 248-851-5100, ext. 246.

NOV. 3-5: Gobsmacked!

Jack Blume — musical director and co-creator, along with Nic
Doodson — have worked with Daft Punk, Buena Vista Social Club
and more. Now they bring a high-energy unique musical experience
to Detroit’s Fisher Theatre: Gobsmacked! The Amazing A Cappella
and Beatboxing Show features world-champion beatboxer Ball-Zee
(shown), Norwegian singer and pianist Monika Sik-Holm, West End
actor Nick Hayes and many more talents while telling an urban tale of
love and loss. $39-$59. (800) 982-2787; broadwayindetroit.com.

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