Events of Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Kiwanis Summer Film Series “Super Mario Brothers”.  Movie at 11 AM and 2 PM.  Doors open one half hour before show times.  Super Mario Brothers:  With help from Princess Peach, Mario gets ready to square off against the all-powerful Bowser to stop his plans from conquering the world.  Admission $1, Kids Combo, pop and popcorn, $5.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.

CLOSED TODAY DUE TO AIR QUALITY AND BOIL WATER ADVISORY. Nixon Water Park.  The City of Jackson Nixon Water Park season is now underway.  Hours are Monday thru Saturday 11 AM to 3 PM, session price $5.  3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, session price $4.  Senior Swim:  Tuesday and Friday, 9 AM to 10:30 AM, session price $2.  Closed Sundays.  400 E. North Street at Cooper Street, Jackson.

Lumen Christi Robotics STEM Movie Night: Disney Pixar’s WALL-E. 7:00 PM.  Doors open 6:30 PM.  $10 ticket includes Movie, Popcorn and Soda.  Order tickets at Michigantheatre.org or at the door!  See robots!  Free buttons!  If you’re on a Robotics Team, wear your team shirt!  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.

Family Night at Cascades.  Family Night at Cascade Falls with Entertainment by Bad Mojo and appearances by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Gates open at 7 pm.  Grand Light Show at 10pm.  Admission is $10 for a family (up to 8 members).

Summer time DJ Trivia @Not So Shabby, Oh So Chic!  6 PM to 8 PM.  DJ Trivia is the best Trivia Night ever! Featured in great restaurants and bars across the nation, DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interactive Trivia Game that includes you, your team, other teams, and a live DJ host. The live DJ Trivia host will display the questions on TV and offer up a variety of interesting trivia categories including Movies, History, Music, TV, Science, and more. It’s also great fun for private events and fundraisers! Bring your friends, family, and co-workers to Join in on the Fun with America’s Best Live Trivia Game – DJ Trivia!  2600 Kibby Road, Jackson.

Technology Help for Seniors.  Jackson College students can assist those 65 and over with their technology questions at weekly “Technology Help for Seniors” sessions, to be held Wednesdays from 12 noon to 3 p.m. in William Atkinson Hall, Room 219 on Central Campus.  Friendly student workers from the Jackson College Solution Center – who help keep the College’s computer and related technology up and running – will be available to help senior citizens. From logging onto a computer, using your mobile phone, setting up and sending e-mail to more advanced questions, they are here to help!  Sessions begin June 21 and continue each Wednesday through Aug. 23. Coffee and water will be provided, and guests may also enjoy a complimentary hot dog lunch on the Potter Center Patio from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is optional.  Presented by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Belonging and the Affinity Liaison to the Elderly Community, Katie Crowley. Registration is required each week. Contact Crowley at 517.796.8481 (press 1) or CrowleyKathleeE@jccmi.edu.

Improv at Veritas by Monster Box Theatre.  Comedy on the Third Floor, an Evening of Improv at Veritas.  Showtime 7 pm.  Monster Box Improv brings their zany comedy to the Veritas 3rd floor showroom.  Be ready for a fast-paced series of witty sketches, scenes and games created on the spot by your audience’s suggestions.  A new show every performance and hilarious every time.  Occasional mature subject matter. Tickets available at monsterboxtheatre.com.

Gordon Russ Magician.  2 PM. Families are invited to Gordon Russ’ interactive magic show, with lots of fun and audience participation!  Hanover Branch at 11 AM, Carnegie Branch at 2 PM.  Jackson District Library.  This event is part of Summer Discover programming.

AWARE Kids Summer Clothing Drive.  Help us support the children at the Aware Shelter! Every donation of new kids clothing, shoes, and/or underwear gets one entry to win 4 tickets to see Nathaniel Rateliff on August 4, 2023. This directly impacts children here in Jackson, MI please help us BE the difference! Donations can be dropped off at Nevermore Decor Store, 143 East Michigan Ave, Downtown Jackson. Regular business hours.   New Clothes Only!  Drive runs through the month of June.

Gear Up:  The Science of Bikes.  New exhibit now open at Ella Sharp Museum.  From schoolyards and mountain trails to bustling city streets, we encounter bicycles nearly every day. Since its inception in the late 19th century, the bicycle has affected how people live, work, and play. Its popularity has only grown over time, and it is as relevant today as it was 100 ago.  Visitors of GEAR UP will learn how bikes work, the science and technology behind the machine as well as the history and evolution of the bike and how bikes have impacted our culture.  Like the bicycle itself, this exhibition has been designed to appeal to people of all ages with diverse interests, from STEM to design to history to art.