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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
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JENNIFER ILENE, KERRYTOWN CONCERT HOUSE
AUG. 24
COURTESY OF WEIRD HOME TOURS
COURTESY OF PBNSG