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Friday, April 10 Auditions:  Disaster! 6 PM to 9 PM.  Get ready to boogie, belt, and bring the laughs—Center Stage Jackson auditions are officially COMING SOON for Disaster! our upcoming 70s comedy musical! Auditions are April 9, 10 & 11 from 6pm-9pm.  Jackson First Presbyterian Church, 743 West Michigan Avenue..  PERFORMANCE DATE ARE JUNE 19. 20, 21 & 26, 27 28. Directed by Jennifer Wagler. We’re looking for singers, actors, and dancers of all experience levels to join this wildly fun and over-the-top production. If you’ve got strong comedic instincts (or just love a good laugh), this is the show for you!  Event page here. Double Wide Ride at the Honky Tonk.  Double Wide Ride — Live This Friday at The Honky Tonk at Oak & Iron. Michigan’s rowdiest country band is rolling into The Honky Tonk at Oak & Iron this Friday night. Expect loud guitars, steel‑soaked twang, and the kind of boot‑stompin’ country that keeps the bar busy and the dance floor full.  Oak & Iron – The Honky Tonk, 151 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.  Doors open at 7pm. $10 Cover. Downriver Dan Live at Ironbark.  7 PM to 10 PM.  DownRiver Dan returns with his soulful blues…

Wake Up Jackson. 7:30 AM to 9 AM.  Presented by the Jackson Chamber. Start your morning building meaningful connections with fellow business leaders, gaining fresh networking insights, and celebrating the momentum happening across Jackson’s business community. This Month’s Featured Speaker: Olivia Steele, Vice President, Jackson Area Manufacturers Association (JAMA).   Forty Nine South, 2527 Helena Ave., Jackson.  Cost: $15 (Members) | $25 (Non-Members). Annual Pass: $125 for access to all 10 events. Register today and be part of the conversations shaping Jackson’s future.  Event page here. Y2K Pop After Dark. Your favorite 90s & 2000s pop bangers on the BIG SCREEN, loud enough to unlock forgotten lyrics you swear you don’t remember knowing. Britney. Backstreet. Usher. Destiny’s Child. TRL energy. Flip phone nostalgia. Bad decisions encouraged.  Every 2nd Thursday of the month. Starts at 8pm (and goes until we feel like stopping). No cover. The Honky Tonk at Oak + Iron, 151 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson. True Crime of Victorian Michigan. 6 PM to 7:15 PM.  Travel back over a century to uncover the dark crimes that once shocked Michigan! Join us in the Carnegie Library auditorium for a presentation by Battle Creek author Michael Delaware on his book, Victorian Southwest Michigan True…

Discover Morel Foraging.  5:30 PM to 7 PM.  Join five-time National Morel Picking Champion Anthony Williams at the Jackson District Library Brooklyn Branch as he explains how, where, when, and why to find morels. This presentation also includes morel-picking stories and folklore! No registration required. About the Presenter: The Williams family has been picking morels in Northern Michigan since the 1890s, and Anthony's pickin' advice has been proven to be enlightening for everyone from novice to seasoned pro. After winning the National Morel Hunting Championship five years in a row, Anthony retired undefeated from competitive picking to become the "Expert in Residence" for the National Morel Festival.  Brooklyn Branch, Jackson District Library. Safety Care for Families.  4 PM.  Free Training presented by LifeWays.  Safety Care for Families: Essential Skills Training This 4-hour total course provides a specially adapted version of the Safety Care curriculum, tailored to equip parents, family members, and caregivers with practical skills to improve behavior and manage potentially dangerous situations.  Tuesday 4 PM to 6 PM and Wednesday 4 PM to 6 PM. Registration and more information here. Seed Library.  Swing by the Grass Lake Branch to peruse our Seed Library! It offers a variety of seeds…

Jackson Open Interviews.  9:30 AM to 1:30 PM.  Join Dean Transportation for open interviews in Jackson on Tuesday, April 7th from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Learn more about openings for school bus driver and school bus monitor positions for routes supporting Northwest Community Schools. School bus drivers start up to $21.50 per hour and school bus monitors up to $16.50. Unable to attend? Apply online today at https://careers.deandifference.com/search/jobs/in/jackson 4000 Van Horn Road, Jackson. Tuesday TEN$.  Join us downtown for Tuesday TEN$ featuring $10 lunch specials at 18 participating Downtown Jackson restaurants. Tuesday TEN$ happens on the first Tuesday of every month, 11:00am - 2:00pm. Whether you’re on a lunch break, meeting friends, or just looking for a great mid-day meal, Tuesday TEN$ is an easy (and affordable) way to support local businesses.  Participating restaurants and featured menu items will be shared ahead of each event. Grab your friends and join us for lunch on April 7!  Safety Care for Families.  4 PM.  Free Training presented by LifeWays.  Safety Care for Families: Essential Skills Training This 4-hour total course provides a specially adapted version of the Safety Care curriculum, tailored to equip parents, family members, and caregivers with practical skills to improve…

Breakthrough T1D Annual Skate Event.  6 PM. This event is open to anyone living with or supporting loved ones with T1D. Join us for this FREE event, which includes skate rental. Since space is limited, RSVP now. Visit the ticket link to RSVP for this free event. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with T1D families and learn more about Breakthrough T1D and the Jackson Walk!   Allskate Fun Center, 1313 W. North Street, Jackson. Monster Box Improv at Ironbark. THE LAUGHS ARE BACK! Ironbark Brewing Company Presents FIRST-MONDAY COMEDY NIGHT (Free Show) Starring MONSTER BOX IMPROV. Monday April 6th. 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. (enough time to still catch the Michigan game tipoff).  Ironbark Brewing Company, 2610 Kibby Road, Jackson. “When Harry Met Sally” (1989) Film Screening. 7 PM.  Join us for a big-screen screening of When Harry Met Sally, the beloved romantic comedy that asks: can men and women ever truly be just friends? Spanning years of chance encounters, evolving friendships, and honest conversations, the film follows Harry and Sally as they navigate love, connection, and the complexities of relationships over time. Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. Blues at the Bohm. 7 PM.  Blues at the Bohm is pleased to…

Friday, April 3 Spring Break at JDL:  Ready Patron One! Jump into a warp pipe and visit the worlds of Mario, Pac-Man, Animal Crossing, and more during Spring Break week at the library - March 27 - April 5! To begin your adventure, register for the Spring Break challenge in Beanstack. This is where you will track your progress, explore what's new this year, and earn grand prize entries.  Choose your play style:  You can complete your adventure with any combination of in-person and online activities - just make sure to record your progress for all activities in Beanstack. In-Person - Visit as many of our 13 library branches as you like to complete activities and collect buttons from each location. Activities are available until 30 minutes before each library closes during the week of Spring Break. Online - Sometimes all you need to travel is your imagination! Explore online activities that count toward your completion goal anywhere, anytime during Spring Break. Links to all of the online activities can be found in Beanstack. JDL Spring Break Book Sale.  Now through April 3 during open hours.  Carnegie Library, 244 West Michigan Avenue.  Adult & Children’s Titles.  Meijer Branch, 2699 Airport Road.  Children’s Titles.  $1 books and…

Kiwanis Spring Break Movie:  “A Goofy Movie”.  11 AM and 2 PM.  $1 Kids Spring Break Film Series.   Doors Open 30 Minutes Before Each Showing.  $1 Admission. Join us for a big-screen screening of A Goofy Movie, a family favorite filled with heart, humor, and unforgettable music. When Goofy plans a cross-country road trip to reconnect with his teenage son Max, their adventure turns into a heartfelt journey about growing up, finding your voice, and strengthening family bonds. With colorful animation and iconic songs, A Goofy Movie remains a beloved classic for kids and the adults who grew up with it. Sponsored by Kiwanis of Jackson, this special Spring Break event keeps family fun affordable and accessible for our community.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. Spring Break at JDL:  Ready Patron One! Jump into a warp pipe and visit the worlds of Mario, Pac-Man, Animal Crossing, and more during Spring Break week at the library - March 27 - April 5! To begin your adventure, register for the Spring Break challenge in Beanstack. This is where you will track your progress, explore what's new this year, and earn grand prize entries.  Choose your play style:  You can complete your adventure with any…

Kiwanis Spring Break Movie:  “A Goofy Movie”.  11 AM and 2 PM.  $1 Kids Spring Break Film Series.   Doors Open 30 Minutes Before Each Showing.  $1 Admission. Join us for a big-screen screening of A Goofy Movie, a family favorite filled with heart, humor, and unforgettable music. When Goofy plans a cross-country road trip to reconnect with his teenage son Max, their adventure turns into a heartfelt journey about growing up, finding your voice, and strengthening family bonds. With colorful animation and iconic songs, A Goofy Movie remains a beloved classic for kids and the adults who grew up with it. Sponsored by Kiwanis of Jackson, this special Spring Break event keeps family fun affordable and accessible for our community.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. Spring Break at JDL:  Ready Patron One! Jump into a warp pipe and visit the worlds of Mario, Pac-Man, Animal Crossing, and more during Spring Break week at the library - March 27 - April 5! To begin your adventure, register for the Spring Break challenge in Beanstack. This is where you will track your progress, explore what's new this year, and earn grand prize entries.  Choose your play style:  You can complete your adventure with any…

JDL Spring Break Book Sale.  Now through April 3 during open hours.  Carnegie Library, 244 West Michigan Avenue.  Adult & Children’s Titles.  Meijer Branch, 2699 Airport Road.  Children’s Titles.  $1 books and movies, cash only. Kiwanis Spring Break Movie:  “A Goofy Movie”.  11 AM and 2 PM.  $1 Kids Spring Break Film Series.   Doors Open 30 Minutes Before Each Showing.  $1 Admission. Join us for a big-screen screening of A Goofy Movie, a family favorite filled with heart, humor, and unforgettable music. When Goofy plans a cross-country road trip to reconnect with his teenage son Max, their adventure turns into a heartfelt journey about growing up, finding your voice, and strengthening family bonds. With colorful animation and iconic songs, A Goofy Movie remains a beloved classic for kids and the adults who grew up with it. Sponsored by Kiwanis of Jackson, this special Spring Break event keeps family fun affordable and accessible for our community.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. Game and Media History. 2 PM to 3:30 PM.  Join us at the Meijer Branch to experience the history of video games and other media with our guest speaker, Jonah Magar! Video games have vastly grown from their "byte"-sized origins,…