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WEIRD HOMES

The second annual Detroit Weird Homes Tour is an annual self-paced, self-driving 
tour that seeks to show off the city’
s most unique, creative and interesting homes. 
On Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., seven amazing homes of collectors of 
oddities, rare art collectors, performance artists, painters, sculptors and architects 
will open their doors to the public. Ten percent of all ticket proceeds will be donated 
to Southwest Solutions to aid in their work in affordable housing. Tickets are $30-
$45. Kids under 13 are free. Get tickets at universe.com/events/the-weird-homes-
tour-detroit-2019-tickets-detroit-PLMYF7. 

AUG. 24

WORLD’
S LARGEST PLANT-
BASED POTLUCK PICNIC 
Head to Seaholm High School in 
Birmingham from 1-5 p.m. to join the 
Plant Based Nutrition Support Group 
(PBNSG) for the world’
s largest plant-
based potluck picnic. Enjoy live music, 
comedians, games, raffles, T-shirts and 
more! Eat in the tent or bring a blanket 
or lightweight lawn chair to sit on to 
enjoy your meal and entertainment. 
Speakers include Dr. Joel Kahn and 
Paul Chatlin. Bring a plant-based dish 
for 10 to share and a copy of the 
recipe. Price: $5 at the door.

AUG. 25 - WINE, WOMEN & SONG

This women and song gala will benefit the Kerrytown Concert House. By popular 
demand, the women are back for a one-day performance at The Ark, 316 S. Main 
St., Ann Arbor. The long-running cabaret series, comprised of compelling Ann Arbor 
area artists, including Carolyn Burnstein and Susan Shipman, has been captivating 
sold-out Kerrytown audiences for nearly two decades. These phenomenal women will 
take you on a journey of song that is, in turns, hilarious, profound and moving. This 
event will be combined with a silent auction and other surprises. Doors open at 3 p.m. 
followed by the show at 4 p.m. Tickets range from $25-$75 and are available through 
kerrytownconcerthouse.com or theark.org.

Editor’s 
Picks

FRIDAY, AUG. 23
BRAIN HEALTH DISCUSSED
RSVP for Aug. 29. Whether our cogni-
tion changes as a result of age or out-
side influences such as chemotherapy, 
there are steps we can take to fight 
back. Join the Cancer Thrivers as they 
welcome Jewish Family Service’
s Lynn 
Breuer and Mary Martella to share the 
latest research on lifestyle changes and 
the critical role of cognitive training in 
maximizing brain health. Also on Aug. 
29 at noon at JFS in West Bloomfield. 
$12 admission includes kosher lunch. 
RSVP: Sarah Strasberger, 248-592-2267 
or sstrasberger@jfsdetroit.org. 

SATURDAY, AUG. 24
PARSHAH RIDERS
9 am, Aug. 24. Come along for the 
ride for Torah study, exercise, friends, 
Kiddush and fun. Meet at Adat Shalom 
in Farmington Hills for Shabbat Torah 
Study; 9:30 am group bicycle ride; 
return by 11:30 am to enjoy Kiddush. 
There is no fee to attend. Open to the 
community. For info: Mickey Levin, 
mlevin48@aol.com. 

SOULFUL YOGA
10 am, Aug. 24. Join Rabbi Rachel 
Shere and yoga instructor Mindy 
Eisenberg for Soulful Yoga at Adat 
Shalom. Connect body and soul as they 
apply the wisdom of Torah to the gentle 
practice of yoga. No yoga experience is 
necessary. Free and open to the com-
munity. Dress comfortably and bring 
a mat if you have one. Info: 248-851-
5100.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 
10 am, Aug. 24. At Isaac Agree 
Downtown Synagogue, honoring Dr. 
Martin Herman on his 90th birthday. 
Shabbat services with luncheon and 
reception to follow. 

SUNDAY, AUG. 25

END-OF-SUMMER BRUNCH
11:30 am, Aug. 25. NEXTGenDetroit will 
host at Collect, 1454 Gratiot, Detroit. 
Food, music and a rooftop view. Info and 
cost: jewishfederation@jfmd.org.

TUESDAY, AUG. 27

DEDICATION OF HILLEL EEC
9-10 am, Aug. 27. Hillel Day School in 
Farmington Hills invites the community 
to dedicate the expanded and reno-
vated Early Childhood Center, thanking 
the Samuel and Jean Frankel Jewish 
Heritage Foundation and the William 
Davidson Foundation for their lead gifts.

 
SIMPLY DANCE
11 am, Aug. 27. At Adat Shalom in 
Farmington Hills. Led by Christine 
Stewart. No partner needed. Cost: $7. 
RSVP: 248-432-5467.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28
VIDEO LECTURE
1 pm, Aug. 28. Three Philosophies 
of Three Israeli Tribes: Secular Israel, 
Religious Zionist Israel and Ultra-
Orthodox Israel. At Beth Ahm, a video-
stream lecture by Dr. Micah Goodman, 
faculty member at the Shalom Hartman 
Institute in Jerusalem. Free and open to 
the community; walk-ins welcome. Brief 
informal discussion will follow the video. 
5075 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield. 
Info: Nancy Kaplan, 248-737-1931 or 
nancyellen879@att.net.

MOVIE MATINEE
1 pm, Aug. 28. At the Jewish 
Community Center in West Bloomfield. 
Avalon (2 hrs.). Free.

MONTH IN REVIEW
2 pm, Aug. 28. Join David Higer, a 
retired social studies teacher, as he 
reviews the highlights of the month’
s 
current events. This free event at 
Temple Kol Ami is open to the communi-
ty. RSVP: cspektor@tkolami.org or 248-
661-0040.

THURSDAY, AUG. 29
POTTERY CLASS
11 am-1 pm, Aug. 29. At the West 
Bloomfield JCC. This class for adults is 
taught by Allison Berlin. Cost: $15. All 
supplies are included. RSVP: 248-432-
5467 or rchessler@jccdet.org.

Sy Manello/Editorial Assistant
Send items at least 14 days in advance to 
calendar@thejewishnews.com.

JENNIFER ILENE, KERRYTOWN CONCERT HOUSE

AUG. 24

COURTESY OF WEIRD HOME TOURS
COURTESY OF PBNSG

