BAGELS & BABIES 
9:30-11 AM, SEPT. 15 (SUN,) 
Grab a bagel and some coffee 
and meet new friends, hosted by 
JFamily Detroit at The J, 6600 
W. Maple, West Bloomfield. 
This event is geared toward 
families with babies ages 0-12 
months. All JFamily programs 
welcome the diversity in our 
community, including multifaith 
families, Jews of Color, single-
parent families, members of the 
LGBTQ+ community, people 
with disabilities and people from 
various economic backgrounds. If 
you or any family member needs 
accommodations to successfully 
participate in the program, reach 
out to Shoshana Fain, sfain@
jccdet.org.

CELTIC MUSIC
7:30 PM, SEPT. 15 (SUN.) 
The Tannahill Weavers will 
perform at The Ark, 316 S. Main, 
Ann Arbor. The group plays a 
special brand of Celtic music, 
blending the beauty of traditional 
melodies with the power of 
modern rhythms. They present 
topical songs, original ballads and 
lullabies and humorous tales of 
life in Scotland. $25.

DSO PERFORMS 
7 PM, SEPT. 17 (TUES.) 
At The Hawk, Farmington Hills 
Community Center, 29995 W. 

12 Mile Road. Family-friendly 
pre-concert activities include 
instrument try-outs, crafts, and 
dance and movement workshops. 
All DTE Foundation Community 
Concerts are free and open to 
the public, yet reservations are 
required for entry. Tickets can be 
reserved at dso.org. All concerts 
are general admission (no seats 
will be assigned), and all seating is 
first-come, first-served. All concert 
venues are handicap accessible.

SAVE A LIFE 
8:30 AM-12:30 PM, SEPT. 17 
(TUES.) 
Become a safeTALK-trained 
helper and reduce the number 
of suicides in our community. At 
Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. 
Maple. Open to anyone over the 
age of 15. No prior experience is 
necessary. Register at: jlive.app/
events/8835. For information, 
contact Mayim Meyers, mmeyers@
jfsdetroit.org or 248-592-2694. 
Social work CEUs available.

ART & NEUROSCIENCE
1-2:30 PM, SEPT. 18 (WED.) 
Artist and Author Kelly Darke will 
share, on Zoom, research that 
shows how making art can help 
lower blood pressure and improve 
fine motor skills. There will also be 
a hands-on portion to make your 
own art with no previous art ability 
required. Register in advance 

at jfsdetroit.org/upcoming. After 
registering, you will receive a link 
via email to join the meeting.

DADS’ NIGHT 
7-9 PM, SEPT. 18 (WED.) 
Hosted by JFamily Detroit at 
Aldana Mexican Bar and Grill, 
2896 W. Maple Road, Troy. Take 
some time with the guys in a 
relaxed environment while you 
schmooze, network and enjoy 
good food. See some old friends 
and make some new ones. Self-
pay required for dinner and drinks.

CAREGIVER EXPO 
1-4:30 PM, SEPT. 19 (THURS.) 
At Jewish Family Service, 6555 
W. Maple. Free Family Caregiver 
Expo designed to support 
and empower caregivers. 
Expert speakers; 15-minute 
consultations with a JFS 
therapist; holistic health 
options. Register: 
jfsdetroit.org/expo. 
Registration is required 
for entry. The first 50 
people to register 
receive a gift bag.

SPANISH DINNER 
6:15 PM, SEPT. 20 (FRI.) 
Shir Tikvah in Troy will 
host a “Shabbat Around the 
World” series, starting with 
Spanish cuisine by chef and 
owner of Elwin & Co. in Berkley, 

Elwin Greenwald, who will be 
creating special menus and food 
for each dinner. Services at 6:15 
pm and dinner after services. 
Cost is $15 per adult and $5 per 
child 12 and under. RSVP on the 
website: shirtikvah.org.

NEW PLAY 
SEPT. 20-OCT. 6 
The Inspired Acting Company, 
1124 E. West Maple Road, Walled 
Lake, 248-863-9953, announces 
its first production of the second 
season: The Book Club Play by 
Karen Zacarías, a hilarious roller- 
coaster ride through the wild 
world of book clubs. Personal 
dramas collide with literary 
debates when the book club 
allows a documentary crew to film 
their intellectual banter. Secrets 
spill, tensions flare and reality 
gets a bit tangled with fiction. 
Performances are Friday and 
Saturday nights at 8 pm, Sundays 
at 2 pm. General admission: $35 
and $30 (under 30/over 65); 
online at InspiredActing.org. 

Compiled by Sy Manello/Editorial Assistant. 

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ON THE GO
PEOPLE | PLACES | EVENTS

CELTIC MUSIC
SEPT. 15, 7:30 PM
The Tannahill 
Weavers

Kelly 
Darke

The 
Book 
Club

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