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BACKYARD SHABBAT 4-7 PM, AUG. 13

Join Detroit City Moishe House and The Well for a backyard Shabbat service and dinner for young adults. Welcome Shabbat with a short service and Jewish learning led by Rabbi Jeff and then dive into a vegetarian catered Shabbat dinner. Nosh, schmooze and celebrate together and then finish off the night with s’mores and songs by the fire — the best parts of a summer Shabbat evening. Due to the generosity of donors, the event is free, but advance registration is required: meetyouatthewell. org/calendar/ backyardshabbat.

DSO CONCERT 8-10 PM, AUG. 13

Join live and on-demand for a digital concert featuring Lizz Wright. Theacclaimed vocalist presents her unique blend of jazz, gospel, R&B and folk music. Cost: $12. The content will be available for on-demand viewing for two weeks following the livestream event. Info: 313576-5111 from 11 am-5 pm Mon-Fri.

TOT SHABBAT 10-11AM, AUG. 14

The Well invites you to Franklin Park, 26495 Carol Ave., Franklin. Shabbat songs, dances and stories, led by Rabbi Jeff, Keith and Marni. To create an environment that is safe and comfortable for all, this free event will be limited to 20 families (it’s a big park where we can all spread out). Bring your own blanket to sit on. Snack and craft bags will be provided. As our littlest kiddos have yet to be vaccinated for COVID-19, we ask that all participants (who are old enough to do so) wear a mask until safely seated on their blankets. Once your family is in your own area, masks may be removed. Info: contact Family Educator Marni Katz at marni@ meetyouatthewell.org.

YOGA + LIVE MUSIC 7-8 PM, AUG. 17

Practice yoga outdoors to live music performed by DSO ensembles. A Detroit Yoga Lab certified instructor leads a limited-capacity socially distant group yoga session in the DSO’s Sosnick Courtyard open to all skill levels. Experience the bliss of warm summer air, and the sense of community that comes from safely enjoying live music and yoga with others. Please follow health and safety protocols. The DSO is following all current recommendations by the state of Michigan for masks. Visit dso.org/ safetyplan for more information. Tickets: $20

BE IN STYLE 11 AM, AUG. 18

Hadassah Greater Detroit invites you to a virtual Wellness Wednesday program, “The Colors and Styles for Fall” with Terri Cooper of Village Boutique. Register by Aug. 16, hadassahmidwest. org/GDWW2021. There is a $10 event fee. Info: contact greater detroit@hadassah. org or call 248-683-5030.

DFT AT HOME THROUGH AUG. 21

“Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones and D-Man in the Waters.” The creative process that culminated in choreographer, dancer and director Bill T. Jones’ tour de force ballet, D-Man in the Waters, one of the most important and influential works of art to come out of the AIDS crisis, is brought to life in this extraordinary new documentary. In 1989, D-Man in the Waters gave physical manifestation to the fear, anger, grief and hope for salvation that Bill T. Jones and Arnie Zane (both partners at the time) felt as they were embattled by the AIDS epidemic. Cost $12. Visit dia. org/events. (Closed captions available; 90 min.)

SHALOM SHABBAT 10:30 AM-NOON, AUG. 21

At Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. Hazzan Dan, Rabbi Dan and Rabbi Nosanwisch, director of spiritual care, lead us in a fun and musical Shabbat celebration outdoors. This special morning is geared to families and their children entering up to 4th grade. Advanced registration is required. Space is limited to 100 attendees (all adults and kids need to have a ticket). We will follow current CDC guidelines for masks and social distancing. Restrooms will be available; masks are required for entering the building.

JET SEASON OPENS 8 PM, AUG. 27

JET opens its 31st season Aug. 27-29 with Grease performed under the stars at the Walled Lake Farmers’ Market. The show starts at 8 pm Aug. 27 and 28, and at 7 pm Aug. 29. Adult beverages will be available for purchase at the show, which is appropriate for ages 13 and up. Tickets are $49 for reserved seating, $20 for adult general admission, $16 for students, 10 and under are free. Subscriptions are $225, and 2020 subscribers will have their tickets applied. Call 248-788-2900 for more information.

Compiled by Sy Manello/Editorial Assistant. Send items at least 14 days in advance to calendar@thejewishnews. com.