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MUSEUM OFFER 
NOW-SEPT. 4 
The Grand Rapids Public 
Museum will join museums 
nationwide in the Blue Star 
Museums initiative, a program 
that provides free admission to 
currently serving U.S. military 
personnel and their families 
this summer. Find the list of 
participating museums at 
arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. 
Blue Star Museums include 
children’s museums, art, sci-
ence and history museums, 
zoos, gardens, lighthouses, 
and more, and hail from all 
50 states. The free admis-
sion program is available 
for those currently serving 
in the United States military: 
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine 
Corps, Coast Guard, as well 
as members of the Reserves, 
National Guard, U.S. Public 
Health Commissioned Corps, 
NOAA Commissioned Corps 
and up to five family members. 
Qualified members must show 
a Geneva Convention common 
access card, DD Form 1173 ID 
card, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID 
card for entrance into a par-
ticipating Blue Star Museum. 
Visitors must present a valid ID 
upon arrival to the museum to 
redeem tickets; tickets cannot 
be redeemed online.

‘NOISES OFF’ 
MAY 26-JUNE 25 
At Meadow Brook Theatre 
on the campus of Oakland 
University. A backstage farce. 
Tickets range from $37 to $46 
and are available by calling 
the Meadow Brook Theatre 
box office at 248-377-3300 or 
going online at ticketmaster.
com. 

SHAVUOT PARTY
5-6:30 PM, MAY 26 (FRI.) 
Royal Oak Chabad, 514 E. 4th 

St., Royal Oak, is hosting an 
ice cream party celebrating 
Shavuot. Jewish kids have a 
special place in this holiday: a 
pasta dinner bar, hear the Ten 
Commandments, viral fruit roll 
up ice cream. Register: jlive.
app/events/4462.

FAMILY SHABBAT 
10 AM-NOON, MAY 27 (SAT.) 
At Congregation Shaarey 
Zedek in Southfield in the 
Tikvah Chapel: songs, prayers, 
games, challah and grape juice 
snack, and fun. Open to the 
congregation and the com-
munity. Activities for kids ages 
0-12.
 
TOT SHABBAT 
10:45-11:45 AM, MAY 27 (SAT.) 
At Congregation Beth Ahm in 
West Bloomfield for tots, their 
parents, grandparents, friends. 
Join Helayne Shaw for sing-
ing, stories and celebrating 
Shabbat. The celebration will 
finish on the bimah at the end 
of services. Kids celebrating a 
birthday during the month will 
also receive a special bless-
ing and gift. Contact Rabbi 
Rubenstein with questions at 
ravsteven@cbahm.org.

MEMORIALS SET 
MAY 28 (SUN.) 
The Jewish War Veterans Dept. 
of Michigan will hold a ser-
vice in the Veterans Sections 
of Machpelah Cemetery on 
Woodward, south of 9 Mile, in 

Ferndale at 10:30 am and at 
Hebrew Memorial Cemetery 
on Gratiot, north of 14 Mile, in 
Mt. Clemens at 1 pm. Rabbi 
Michael Moskowitz of Temple 
Shir Shalom will lead the ser-
vice at Machpelah and Rabbi 
Jennifer Kaluzny of Temple 
Israel will officiate at Hebrew 
Memorial.

HOUSE TOUR 
10AM-4 PM, MAY 31 (WED.) 
Sponsored by Temple Israel 
Sisterhood. Tickets: advance 
$30; tour day $35. Info: tem-
ple-israel-events/HouseTour.

LEARNING & LIBATIONS 
5:30 PM, MAY 31 (WED.) 
Sponsored by the 
Congregation Shaarey Zedek 
Sisterhood. “Torah, Tequila 
& Tex-raeli” on the Saulson 
Pavilion at Congregation 
Shaarey Zedek. Cooking 
demo, recipes and tips by 
Silver Linings Catering; “So 
Shavuot is Over: Now What?” 
Jen Rube teaches how to bring 
Torah to every day. To attend 
email: sisterhood@shaareyze-
dek.org.

CANINE HOUR
6-8 PM, MAY 31 (WED.) 
Organized by NEXTGen 
Detroit. At Zoom Room Dog 
Training, 2642 W. 11 Mile, 
Berkley. An exercise session 
and the chance to play catch 
and catch up with fellow dog 
parents. Bonus: There’s agility 

equipment for the pups to play 
on. 6-7 pm is for small dogs; 
7-8 pm is for large dogs. Dogs 
must be friendly, vaccinated, at 
least 12 weeks old and spayed/
neutered if over 9 months old. 
Must bring (or show on your 
phone) proof of vaccinations. 
Register by May 29: jlive.app/
events/4458. This event is 
intended for young adults ages 
21 to 39 and their dogs.

OPEN STAGE 
8 PM, MAY 31 (WED.) 
At The Ark, 316 E. Main, Ann 
Arbor. Whether you’re looking 
for your big break, want to 
perfect your live performance 
skills or just want to perform 
live for the sheer fun of it, 
Open Stage nights offer 
supportive audiences and a 
terrific space. $3, $2 members, 
seniors, students.

DANCE CLASS SERIES 
6:30-7:30 PM, JUNE 1+ 
(THURS.+) 
At Temple Beth El in 
Bloomfield Township. 
Organized by JARC. The free 
series brings together people 
with and without disabilities 
to learn a new hobby and 
connect. A Musical Theatre 
Dance Class series will 
take place June 1, 8 and 15. 
Attendees must be able to 
attend all three sessions. Sign-
up required: jessicatierney@
jarc.org or (248) 940-2607.

DUETS CONCERT
7 PM, JUNE 1 (THURS.) 
“What about Love: A Concert 
of Musical Theatre Duets” will 
be at Temple Beth El, 7400 
Telegraph Road, Bloomfield 
Township. A summer evening 
under the temple tent, where 
Cantor Rachel Kalmowitz and 
Cantor Laurie Akers bring their 
voices together in beloved and 

ON THE GO
PEOPLE | PLACES | EVENTS

MEMORIALS SET 
MAY 28 (SUN.)

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