on the go people | places | events friday, may 18 TOT SHABBAT 5:45 pm, May 18. A child-friendly Shabbat experience with Cantorial Soloist Kelly Onickel is for children from infant through second grade. A complimentary meal will follow. At Temple Emanu-El, Oak Park. RSVP by May 17: TempleFamily@emanuel- mich.org or 248-967-4020. MATCH POINT FILM 7 pm, May 18. Showing of a film that addresses morality, guilt and the nature of justice. Following are remarks from Rabbi Jeffrey Falick and Shavuot treats. At Birmingham Temple, Farmington Hills. Info: birminghamtemple.org or 248-477- 1410. saturday, may 19 GARDEN PARTY 12:30-2:30 pm, May 19. Ma’at Shabbat at the Learning Center, home of the Temple Shir Shalom Preschool. Plant in the garden and enjoy pizza and salad. At the Corners, 2075 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Admission is an organic vegetable or flower plant or one bag of organic dirt. RSVP for lunch: marsha@shirshalom.org or 248-406-4255. Info: shirshalompreschool.com. SHAVUOT AT EMANU-EL 6:30 pm, May 19. Service with this year's confirmation and consecra- tion students will be followed by an oneg and “A Taste of Torah Study.” Shavuot morning service with Yizkor begins 10:30 am, May 20. At Temple Emanu-El, Oak Park. Info: 248-967-4020. editor's picks sunday, may 20 Lynne Konstantin Arts & Life Editor MAY 19: Zukerman Trio The Zukerman Trio — featuring revered violinist Pinchas Zukerman, cellist Amanda Forsyth and pianist Angela Cheng — closes the Chamber Music Society of Detroit season with a program including Beethoven, Dvorak and Schubert. Born in Israel to Holocaust-survivor parents, Zukerman became a prodigy since age 8, studied at Juilliard and has just completed his ninth season as principal guest conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. $25-$65. Seligman Performing Arts Center, Beverly Hills. Cmsdetroit.org. monday, may 21 MAY 24-29: JCC Music Fest The JCC Ethan & Gretchen Davidson Music Festival returns to bring its flavor of indie, folk and rock music — featuring musicians and composers with Jewish roots — plus food trucks and more to Metro Detroit. This year’s lineup includes Project Trio, who blends their classical training with eclectic styles at Go Comedy Improv Theatre in Ferndale (May 24); Grammy-winning Marc Cohn, who rarely performs and is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his landmark album containing his hit song “Walking in Memphis” (May 26); and Uprooted featuring Michael Glabicki, formerly of Rusted Root (May 27). For pricing and tickets, visit theberman.org. PJS & STORIES 10 am, May 21. Rabbi Aaron Bergman will be the guest reader at Shavuot edition of this pro- gram designed for families with preschoolers. Children may wear their pajamas. Group will do a holiday craft project and have a snack. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Community is welcome. RSVP: Debbie, dbanooni@adatshalom.org or 248- 626-2153. MAY 29: Susie Essman RESPOND TO GUN VIOLENCE 2-4 pm, May 19. Community gathering held to see “Guns: Artists Respond,” a visual arts exhibition through May 25, and discuss the ramifications of gun violence and changes that are wanted. At Swords into Plowshares Peace Center & Gallery, 33 E. Adams at Woodward, Detroit. Info: 313-963-7575 or swordsintoplowsharesdetroit.org. KIDNEY WALK 7:30 am, May 20. Registration opens for walk, which begins at 8. Benefit for National Kidney Foundation of Michigan. Event also offers food, games, prizes, music, kids’ activities area, massages and haircuts. At the Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak. $25 adult/$10 ages 3-12/larger donations encouraged. RSVP: nkfm. org/walks or 800-482-1455. Susie Essman is known as the foul-mouthed Jewish wife of actor Jeff Garlin on Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm. 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