August 22 • 2019 53 jn people | places | events on the go 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