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thursday, aug. 9

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THRILLING THURSDAYS
10-11:30 am, Aug. 9-30. Today’s
theme: “Camp CSZ Camp,” featur-
ing songs, tie-dying and s’mores.
Drop-in play times for children up
to age 5, attending with favorite
adults. Each week will offer gross
motor play, crafts, games, stories
and snacks. At Cong. Shaarey
Zedek, Southfield. Info: Kelli, 248-
357-5544.

THROUGH SEPT. 2:

Lynne
Konstantin
Arts & Life Editor

friday, aug. 10

NEW ISRAELI LAW
7:30-9 pm, Aug. 10. Rabbi Jeff
Falick leads a humanist Shabbat
service, then speaks on the “Israeli
Nation-State Law.” Rabbi Falick
will take a critical look at the
political conditions that led to the
creation of this law and the prob-
lems it presents for Israeli democ-
racy. New board members will be
installed. At Birmingham Temple,
Farmington Hills.

SOULFUL YOGA
10 am, Aug. 11. Body and soul are
connected as the wisdom of Torah
is applied to the gentle practice of
yoga. Rabbi Rachel Shere and yoga
instructor Mindy Eisenberg are the
leaders. Bring a yoga mat if pos-
sible. At Adat Shalom Synagogue,
Farmington Hills. Free. Info: 248-
851-5100.

WICKED

The untold story of an
unlikely friendship between
two women in the Land
of Oz — Glinda the Good
Witch and the Wicked Witch
of the West — Wicked has
become one of the most
popular musicals in the
world. Based on a novel
by Gregory Maguire, with
music and lyrics by Stephen
Schwartz and book by
Winnie Holzman, the cast
includes Jody Gelb (her
grandfather founded Clairol)
as Madame Morrible. $43
and up. Detroit Opera House.
Broadwayindetroit.com.

sunday, aug. 12

TRANS COMMUNITY PICNIC
1-5 pm, Aug. 12. Stand With Trans
is holding its annual family picnic,
open to all ages. Transgender youth
and the parents of trans youth are
welcome. Info: Brittany, brutland@
Mispp.edu or 586-623-8184.

BACK2SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
3:30-6 pm, Aug. 12. NEXTGen
Detroit for young adults seeks vol-
unteers to help out at the NCJW-
sponsored Back2School store.
Choose a shift or two to serve as
a “personal shopper” at a pop-up
store. Help Detroit students choose
clothing and fill their backpacks
with school supplies. At Munger
Elementary-Middle School, 5525
Martin, Detroit. RSVP: “Back 2
School Store 2018” on Facebook or
NEXTGen, 248-642-4260.

saturday, aug. 11

HONORING MUMFORDITES
9 am, Aug. 11. Shabbat morn-
ing service and a congregational
lunch to honor 1949-1969 gradu-
ates of Detroit’s Mumford High
School. Judie Blumeno and Ruthe
Goldstein are event chairs. At Cong.
Shaarey Zedek, Southfield. Grads
should contact Hilary Strasberger
if interested in having their names
included on a special insert in the
Shabbat card or to display their
Mumford memorabilia. Lunch
RSVP: 248-357-5544.

wednesday, aug. 15

AUG. 14-15:

AUG. 11-SEPT. 23:

DRAKE

HANSEL & GRETEL

Grammy award-winning rapper Drake (born
Aubrey Drake Graham) attended Jewish day
school in his native Canada and recreated his
bar mitzvah in a music video (with Lil Wayne). He
brings his Aubrey and the Three Migos Tour to
Little Caesars Arena, featuring guests “Walk It Talk
It” collaborators Migos. $49.50 and up.
313presents.com.

Looking for some fun out of the sun with the
kids (3 and up)? Head to Northville’s Marquis
Theatre, housed in a restored Victorian structure,
to see a sweetened-up version of the Brothers
Grimm classic tale. Hansel & Gretel stars a cast
of local kids. $9. (248) 349-8110;
northvillemarquistheatre.com.

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CANASTA INSTRUCTION
10 am-3 pm, Aug. 15. “Learn
How to Play Canasta in One Day.”
Instruction and supervised play for
beginners and players who need
a refresher course. At Davidson
Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard
Lake Road, West Bloomfield. $54,
includes lunch. RSVP is required.
Call to see if space remains: 248-
683-5030.

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