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THE SWEET WATER WARBLERS

AT THE ARK / 8 PM, MAY 6

NEW OPERA 7 PM, MAY 5

At Bethel Community Transformation Center, 8801 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Overture to Opera, X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X. In celebration of Detroit Opera’s new production, join the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Breakers Covenant Church International and Detroit Opera for an evening of discussion and performance, examining the life and legacy of Malcolm X. Featuring Rabbi Ariana Silverman, Pastor Aramis Hinds, Detroit Opera Artistic Director Yuval Sharon and others. To attend, RSVP to awhite@detroitopera.org.

MOCK TRIAL 1-3 PM, MAY 6

The SOAR Mock Trial, a recurring program offered by SOAR Lifelong Learning Institute (formerly the Society of Active Retirees) is back. This free event takes place at the Hawk Community Center Auditorium, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills. This event puts audience members in the jury box as they listen to a cast of real-life expert witnesses and attorneys who offer testimony as to whether President Gerald Ford was justified in his decision to pardon his predecessor Richard Nixon. At the conclusion of the event, the “jury” will render its decision. Reservations are required. SOAR follows current CDC COVID guidelines. For information and tickets, go to soarexplore.com or call 248626-0296.

AT THE ARK 8 PM, MAY 6

The Sweet Water Warblers at The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. Michigan songbirds Rachael Davis, Lindsay Lou and May Erlewine’s organic vocal harmonies and seamlessly interwoven instrumentation leave listeners breathless. Cost: $25-$50. Info: theark. org/events.

ICE CREAM OUTING 7 PM, MAY 7

BBYO: Meet at Clark’s Ice Cream, 3312 12 Mile Road, Berkley. We’ll buy your ice cream treat and then we will all hang out together. Open to all 8th-12th graders. Info: abloomberg@bbyo.org.

ART FAIR MAY 7-8

Originally known as the Birmingham Fine Art Festival, this art fair takes place on the streets surrounding the Shain Park in downtown Birmingham. Convenient parking for fairgoers. The event will showcase jury-selected artists in an elegant and extraordinary setting. The event is free to attend and is a Mother’s Day weekend tradition.

SPRINGFEST 2-3:30 PM, MAY 8

Chamber Soloists of Detroit “Springfest” concert at the Hawk Community Center in Farmington Hills. Violinists Amy Schwartz Moretti and Timothy Braun, and cellists Edward Arron and Erik Ásgeirsson join pianist Pauline Martin and guest violist Paul Laraia in a program featuring Mozart’s elegant Piano Quartet K. 493 in E flat, the delightfully witty Piano Trio by Jean Francaix and Schubert’s monument of string chamber music, his beloved Cello Quintet. Info: chambersoloistsdetroit.org.

COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE 7-8 PM, MAY 10

Have a teen getting ready to apply for college? Join this one-hour virtual free event designed to help Jewish families in Michigan get their high school juniors application-ready. Three experts will share helpful advice about navigating the college application process, writing an effective college essay and locating funding sources to help pay for your teen’s higher education. Sponsored by JFamily Detroit and Hebrew Free Loan. Register: jive.app/events/1957.

EXPLORING GOV’T 10:30 AM, MAY 11

Join the Jewish Community Relations Council/American Jewish Committee for its annual Legislative Series, which explores different levels of government and the current priorities of elected officials. The next program will feature State of Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Register at jlive.app/events/2091.

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS 4-5 PM, MAY 11

American Friends of Rabin Medical Center organized this Zoom presentation. “Extreme Weather Trends” with Robert Siegel (former senior host of NPR’s All Things Considered for 31 years). He will interview Elizabeth Kolbert (Pulitzer Prize author; The New Yorker magazine), Dr. Gavin Schmidt (NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies director), Dr. Rachel Cleetus (Union of Concerned Scientists, Climate and Energy Program). Free registration: rb.gy/ix9llk.

AUTHOR SPEAKS 7 PM, MAY 11

Andrey Kurkov, one of Ukraine’s most renowned authors, will speak at Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church, 17150 Maumee, Grosse Pointe City. This event is sponsored by the Grosse Pointe library. Register to attend: the bookbeat.com.

BAKING LESSON NOON, MAY 15

The Adat Shalom Synagogue Sisterhood invites the community to meet Israeli Idan Chabasov, known as the “Challah Prince,” during his world tour. He is the viral sensation teaching gorgeous ways to braid dough along with a mindfulness of baking. Join us to learn about how to braid and leave with a fresh challah to bake at home. For info, fees and registration: adatshalom. org/challahprince or call 248851-5100. Registration dead-

line May 11.