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SHREK MUSICAL 
NOW-JULY 28
Shrek the Musical Jr. 
takes the stage at Baldwin 
Theatre in downtown 
Royal Oak. Based on the 
beloved DreamWorks 
Animation film and the 
book by William Steig, the 
story is of an unlikely hero, 
a grumpy but lovable ogre 
who finds himself on a 
quest to rescue Princess 
Fiona. For information and 
to purchase tickets, visit 
stagecrafters.org or call 
248-541-6430. Tickets are 
$15 for youth and $15 for 
adults. A $3 service fee is 
added to each ticket.

ON STAGE 
NOW-AUG.4
At Flagstar Strand Theatre, 
12 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. 
Pippin: Guided by a 
traveling theater troupe 
headed by the mysterious 
and charismatic Leading 
Player, Pippin is a story 
of a young prince who 
goes on a quest to find a 
life of fulfillment and pur-
pose. Info: 248-309-6443. 
Tickets $25.

‘CHICKEN FOR LINDA’ 
7 PM, JULY 27 (SAT.)
At Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 
Woodward, Detroit. A French 
film with English subtitles. 
Suitable for all ages. Hand-
painted animation and a 
story that blends slapstick 
comedy, music and family 
drama as Paulette and Linda 
ultimately confront the grief 
of a tragedy and the meal 
that could bring them closer 
together. General admission 
$10.50; senior, students and 
DIA members $8.50.

SUMMER CONCERT 
4-6 PM, JULY 28 (SUN.)
Temple Israel’s Schmier 
Concert Series will pres-
ent Westbound Situation! 
This quartet is known for a 
blend of classical chamber 
music, the rhythmic drive 
of bluegrass and the col-
orful expression of jazz. 

Admission is free; open to 
the community. Reservations 
requested: jlive.app/events/ 
7548. Questions? Connect 
with Maya at maya@ 
temple-israel.org.

MUSIC OF ABBA 
7:30 PM, JULY 28 (SUN.)
At Orchestra Hall, Detroit. 
With attention to costumes, 
makeup, musical arrange-
ments, movements and 
singing, nothing is left to 
chance. Adding a few of 
ABBA’s live traits such as 
great solos, musical num-
bers, and a complete live 
band with back-up singers 
ensures an extra dimension 
unheard of in most simi-
lar productions. Note: All 
tickets will be sold through 
Ticketmaster on behalf of 
313 Presents. The DSO Box 
Office will not sell tickets. If 
you have questions about 
this performance, contact 
313 Presents.

IRISH BAND 
8 PM, AUG. 1 (THURS.)
Socks in the Frying Pan was 
formed in 2014 in Ennis, 
County Clare, Ireland — the 

mecca of Irish traditional 
music. Performing at The 
Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. 
$25.

ITALIAN PICNIC SHABBAT 
5:30 PM, AUG. 2 (FRI.)
At Congregation Shaarey 
Zedek. Celebrate summer 
with an Italian picnic dinner 
(sub sandwiches and more). 
5:30 pm Tot Shabbat in the 
chapel; 6 pm dinner; 7 pm 
musical service. Register: 
shaareyzedek.shulcloud.
com.

WISDOM & COFFEE 
9:30 AM, AUG. 3 (SAT.)
At Congregation Shaarey 
Zedek. “Better than Animals 
and Holier than Robots? 
Jewish Insights on the 
Soul.” Join Rabbi Aaron 
Starr for a conversation 
on the Jewish belief in the 
soul. Offered monthly and 
includes breakfast. Register: 
shaareyzedek.shulcloud.
com.

Compiled by Sy Manello/Editorial 

Assistant. Send items at least 14 days 

in advance to calendar@ 

thejewishnews.com.

ON THE GO
PEOPLE | PLACES | 
EVENTS

Shrek the Musical Jr.

Chicken for Linda

Westbound 
Situation!

Socks in the Frying Pan

