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SEE ‘FIDDLER’
NOW-SEPT. 22
Fiddler on the Roof is on stage
at the Boardwalk Theatre, 109 S.
Third St., Saint Clair, Mich. This
epic, timeless musical is both a
spirited, humorous look at rural
life and a serious portrait of
sweeping change. For tickets:
thumbcoasttheaters.com.
CRITTERS UP CLOSE
NOON-3 PM, AUG. 31 (SAT.)
At the Ann Arbor Hands-On
Museum, 220 E. Ann St., Ann
Arbor. This monthly series
features live animals from the
Leslie Science & Nature Center
site on the last Saturday of
each month. Free with paid or
membership-based museum
admission.
FILM THEATRE
7 PM, AUG. 31 (SAT.)
At Detroit Film Theatre in the
DIA. How to Come Alive with
Norman Mailer, directed by Jeff
Zimbalist; 102 min. The first film
project with full access to Mailer’s
family and archive of never-
before-seen footage, outtakes,
audio recordings and interviews.
It explores the rollercoaster life
of the writer, literary outlaw and
unrepentant social provocateur.
General admission $10.50; Senior,
students and DIA members $8.50.
TIGERS VS. RED SOX
1:40 PM, SEPT. 1 (SUN.)
2024 Jewish Heritage Day.
Tickets purchased through
link come with a co-branded
Tigers hat, while supplies last.
To redeem your item, report to
section 332 at Comerica Park
and scan ticket at the kiosk.
Visit: fevo-enterprise.com/
event/2024jewishheritageday.
Purchase deadline: Sept. 1,
11:40 am.
LABOR DAY PICNIC
10:30 AM-2 PM, SEPT. 2 (MON.)
The annual Temple Israel Labor
Day Picnic. Free and open to
the community. No pets, please.
Advance registration is requested
on the website or jlive.app/
events/8439. Questions? Connect
with Helene at hdeutch@temple-
israel.org.
BIBLE TEACHINGS
NOON, SEPT. 3+ (TUES.)
At Congregation Shaarey Zedek.
Rabbi Aaron Starr and Father
Chris Yaw of St. David’s Episcopal
Church will explore the role of
Isaiah’s teachings in Jewish and
Christian thought, the history
of the Book of Isaiah, and how
certain verses of the text unite
and divide Christians and Jews.
There is no cost to attend,
but registration is requested:
shaareyzedek.shulcloud.com/
event.
CONCERT SET
7:30 PM, SEPT. 4 (WED.)
Adat Shalom Synagogue invites
the community to the Lillian E.
Kaufman Memorial Concert.
Based on Abigail Pogrebin’s
bestselling book Stars of David:
Prominent Jews Talk About
Being Jewish, the musical
adapts the stories of well-known
American Jews into humorous
and touching songs. Tickets and
info: adatshalom.org/starsofdavid
or contact the synagogue office,
248-851-5100. All proceeds
benefit Adat Shalom.
TARTAN TERRORS
8 PM, SEPT. 4 (WED.)
At The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann
Arbor. Tartan Terrors bring their
Celtic invasion, blending the
energy of a rock show with
humor and step dance. Tickets:
$25.
KICKOFF EVENT
7-9 PM, SEPT. 5 (THURS.)
This free event will celebrate
the arrival of the Jewish Fertility
Foundation (JFF) to Detroit.
The nonprofit organization,
which launched its Detroit
office in March, provides
emotional support, educational
programming and financial
assistance to those trying to grow
their families. In Franklin (location
will be shared with registrants
week of event). Serving kosher
desserts and beverages. This is
an adults-only event. Register
at jewishfertilityfoundation.org/
detkickoff by Aug. 29.
WESTERN SHABBAT
5:30 PM, SEPT. 6 (FRI.)
At Congregation Shaarey
Zedek in Southfield. A Country
Western-style Shabbat. 5:30
pm Tot Shabbat in the chapel;
6 pm dinner; 7 pm musical
service. Register for dinner:
shaareyzedek.shulcloud.com/
event.
KAHN SONATA
8-10 PM, SEPT. 6 (FRI.)
At the Fisher Building. The
Albert Kahn Foundation will be
premiering a live, multimedia
piano performance inspired
by the architectural legacy of
Albert Kahn. The project pays
homage to Kahn’s designs and
Detroit’s architectural heritage
through a 15-minute solo piano
composition, each movement
dedicated to a significant Kahn-
designed building. This musical
piece will be complemented by
multimedia elements, including
video footage showcasing
the architectural beauty and
history of these structures.
Tickets: VIP experience $100;
general admission $40. Visit:
albertkahnlegacy.org.
ON THE GO
PEOPLE | PLACES | EVENTS
Norman
Mailer
FILM THEATRE
AUG. 31, 7 PM
TARTAN
TERRORS
SEPT. 4, 8 PM