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Cap City Breaking Jam to be Held in August

Cap City Breaking Jam is an annual Breaking competition hosted by All of the Above Hip Hop Academy and local Breaking Crew, 99 Stylez. This free-to-the-public event showcases dancers of all ages in a Youth 1v1 and Adult 2v2 tournament-style competition. Cap City Breaking Jam brings competitors and spectators from all over the country to our city, Lansing MI, and has become an anticipated summer competition. 

Fourth of July events in our neighborhoods

LANSING, Mich. — (WSYM) With the upcoming holiday, cities all over mid-Michigan are holding various events to celebrate. Here is a list of fireworks in out neighborhoods:

Lansing

  • Lansing Lugnuts Independence Day Celebration at Jackson Field: July 3 at 7:05 p.m.
  • Delta Township Independence Day Celebration at Sharp Park: July 3 at 8 p.m.
  • Fourth of July Celebration Parade in Downtown Lansing: July 4 at 11 a.m.
  • Fourth of July Celebration Concert and Fireworks at Adado Riverfront Park: July 4 at 8 p.m.

Head to Inaugural Lansing Fiesta with CATA

This Saturday and Sunday Lansing will host the inaugural Lansing Fiesta at the Adado Riverfront Park!

The founders of Lansing Fiesta, Daniel Ferreyra and Tony Alvarez sat down with Studio 10 to discuss what inspired this celebration.

They hope the event brings families, friends and the community together and hope to encourage new connections within the community!

There will be over 10 different vendors that include Mexican foods, bbq foods, shaved ice, ice cream, margaritas and much more.

Nelson Gallery Brings Back Live Music Thursdays for the Summer

Join the Nelson Gallery for free live music every Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. until August 29, 2024, weather permitting. Downtown Lansing is a social district, so grab some food and drinks from our restaurant neighbors and make Live Music Thursdays part of your happy hour routine. Bring a chair, invite some friends, and enjoy sweet summer tunes!

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Lansing Lugnuts host Beautiful Lives Project for an afternoon on the diamond

Thursday afternoon, the Lansing Lugnuts welcomed the Beautiful Lives Project onto the field to give people with disabilities from across our area the chance to play with the pros.

Bats cracking, leather flashing, and smiles all around the diamond. Thursday’s event allowed people with disabilities from the area to step onto the field and work on their baseball skills with Lugnuts players.

 

Black Girl Day of Play Weekend in Downtown Lansing

By Chioma Lewis

On June 29, more than 5,000 Black girls and women will gather for a big celebration of Black girlhood and joy at the Black Girl Day of Play. The annual event celebrates the joy, freedom, and empowerment of Black women and girls. It brings Black Girlhood culture to life with many activities. These include large games, a Black Girl Art exhibit, interactive installations, and inspiring activities.

SAVE THE DATE: Farmers Markets at the Capitol to Begin on July 23, 2024

By Chioma Lewis

The Michigan Farmers Market Association’s (MIFMA) Farmers Markets at the Capitol are a cornerstone of downtown Lansing’s summer scene. Shoppers can choose from a plethora of products, including fresh produce, baked goods, soaps, and more. Visitors can also enjoy numerous food trucks parked along Capitol Avenue throughout the market day.

June Business of the Month: Stop into Sylvia’s Sudsery for self-care needs

Sylvia’s Sudsery has officially opened its doors to customers in its new space at 223 S. Washington Square. The business was started in 2020 by Danielle Hastings. The grand opening of the self-care-centered store was held in May. Slyvia’s Sudsery was a recent graduate of DLI’s Middle Village accelerator program powered by Lake Trust, which empowers business owners by lowering barriers to entrepreneurship. This will be the fifth store that has opened a storefront downtown after completing the program. 

Artists brighten up downtown Lansing storefronts

Eight artists descended on downtown Lansing over the weekend carrying ladders, paint and brushes along with healthy imaginations to create works of art on the windows of mostly empty storefronts.

Local artist Bob Rose organized the paint-in by artists from mid-Michigan and Detroit as part of Best of Lansing 517 Weekend in the City.

The theme was “The Future of Downtown: Where Dreams Come True.” The artists showed their creativity from a Wizard of Oz theme by Kristina Wood to anime.

Double your Dollars - Purchase your Downtown Digital Dollars gift cards on Nov 30 and have your dollars doubled while funds last