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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