Lea Kalisch in SHTETL CABARET
2025-11-22 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Detroit) | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
SHTETL CABARET, a night of Jewish entertainment and Yiddishkayt, delivered
with young, zestful, sexy energy. Lea gives tradition a face lift. Yiddish
Theater, forgotten melodies, original songs and mashups – From Rap to Rumba,
Folk to Feminism, Lea blends styles and languages like a smoothie. She slips
into different characters to make you laugh with one eye and cry with the
other. You will meet her alter ego REBBETZIN LEA, so if you need a matchmaker,
you better be there!
"The most unique and refreshing act I’ve seen in a very long time!" -Brian
D.

"Fantastic Performer! Wonderful singer, dancer and actress. What a treat!
Very heimish!" -Catherine L.
"A rebbetzin walks into a bar."..seriously, amazing performance with great
chutzpah + neshuma!" – Martha H.
Multicultural, multilingual cabaret, full of Yiddishkayt! Lea will make you
cry with one eye and laugh with the other.
TICKETS $35-$50
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12504

School Break - Movie + Play at The J: Featuring Toy Story
2025-11-26 09:00 - 11:30 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
Looking for something fun to do with the kids while school is out?
Spend the morning at The J with a special family event featuring Toy Story!
Doors open at 9:00 AM. From 9:00–10:00 AM , kids can dive into a huge
play space filled with bounce houses, games, hands-on crafts, and a cozy
reading area. The play space will remain open throughout the entire
event—including during the 10:00 AM big-screen showing of Toy Story —so
families can choose to play, watch, or do both!
It’s the perfect way to spend the Wednesday of Thanksgiving break! Kids burn
off energy, parents, grandparents, and caregivers get a break, and the whole
family enjoys a classic movie together.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12904

Winter Community Blood Drive
2025-12-02 08:30 - 14:30 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
The J Detroit Community Blood Drive
Tuesday, December 2
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
This Giving Tuesday , give the gift of life. After the incredible success
of our last blood drive, we’re coming together once again to make a lifesaving
difference.
Every donation matters. Every drop counts. Your gift strengthens our local
blood supply and helps meet urgent needssupporting emergency medical services
in Israel through Magen David Adom, in partnership with Blood Centers of
America.
Spots are limited. Reserve your appointment today and be part of something
truly lifesaving.
Chairperson: Josh Yaker
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12911

Monthly Men’s Discussion Club
2025-12-02 11:00 - 12:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
To register, e-mail
([REDACTED]/) or call
(248) 432-5418
Monthly Men’s Discussion Club
Meets the first Tuesday of the month
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Facilitated by Alex Resin
To register, e-mail
([REDACTED]/) or call
(248) 432-5418
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10095

School Break - Movie + Play at The J: Featuring Minions
2025-12-29 09:30 - 12:00 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
Looking for something fun to do with the kids while school is out?
Spend the morning at The J with a special family event featuring Minions!
Doors open at 9:15 AM. From 9:15–10:15 AM , kids can dive into a huge
play space filled with bounce houses, games, hands-on crafts, and a cozy
reading area. The play space will remain open throughout the entire
event—including during the 10:15 AM big-screen showing of Minions —so
families can choose to play, watch, or do both!
It’s the perfect way to spend a break! Kids burn off energy, parents,
grandparents, and caregivers get a break, and the whole family enjoys a
classic movie together.
Popcorn will be available for purchase. Free water bottles, coffee, veggie
straws, and applesauce pouches will be provided while supplies last.
Please bring socks for your children to wear in the play space. Socks will
also be available for purchase.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13721

Pop-up Stroller Walk at The Somerset Collection
2026-02-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Somerset Collection 2800 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy
Escape the cold and stay warm by joining Parent Connector Adina Goss for a
stroller walk at The Somerset Collection in Troy.
We will meet on the north side of the mall in front of Starbucks on the first
floor.
Babies in strollers/carriers welcome!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14414

School Break - Movie + Play at The J: Featuring Sing!
2026-02-16 09:30 - 11:30 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Looking for something fun to do with the kids while school is out?
Spend the morning at The J with a special family event featuring Sing!
Doors open at 9:15 AM. From 9:15–10:15 AM , kids can dive into a huge
play space filled with bounce houses, games, hands-on crafts, and a cozy
reading area. The play space will remain open throughout the entire
event—including during the 10:15 AM big-screen showing of Sing —so families
can choose to play, watch, or do both!
It’s the perfect way to spend a day of school break! Kids burn off energy,
parents, grandparents, and caregivers get a break, and the whole family enjoys
a classic movie together.
Popcorn will be available for purchase. Free water bottles, coffee, veggie
straws, and applesauce pouches will be provided while supplies last.
Please bring socks for your children to wear in the play space. Socks will
also be available for purchase.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14183

Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends
2026-03-01 13:00 - 15:00 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends, A THEATERWORKSUSA Production, is a fun
musical based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and
Ada Twist Scientist by Andrea Beaty, which spotlights the STEM curriculum
(focusing on science, technology, engineering and math).
Ms. Greer’s classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers.
Rosie Revere has big dreams, Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for
architecture, and Ada Twist’s curiosity can drive her teacher crazy. On a
field trip gone awry, they are faced with the ultimate test of their problem-
solving skills that can only be conquered with teamwork. Recommended for ages
4-9.
Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends is written by Lauren Gunderson, the most
produced living playwright in the U.S. (book), Bree Lowdermilk (music), and
Kait Kerrigan (lyrics), and based on the book series by Andrea Beaty and
illustrated by David Roberts. The original creative team includes direction by
Peter Flynn, choreography by Marcos Santana (Broadway: Rocky, Associate
Choreographer), orchestrations by Lloyd Kikoler, original music direction by
Dan Garmon; set design by Anne Mundell, and costume design by Jenifer Caprio.
ABOUT THEATERWORKSUSA
TheaterWorksUSA has led the Theater for Young and Family Audiences movement in
New York City and across North America for over half a century. At TWUSA, we
believe that access to art—and theater, in particular—is vital for our youth.
Since 1961, the 501(c)3 not-for-profit has captured the imaginations of 100
million new and veteran theatergoers with an award-winning repertoire of over
140 original plays and musicals.
Acclaimed alumni include Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Disney’s
Frozen), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent), Jerry Zaks (The Music Man), Benj
Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen), Miguel Cervantes (Hamilton) ,
Kathleen Chalfant (Angels in America), and Chuck Cooper (Tony award winning
actor, The Life).
Prior to suspending live production due to the pandemic, TWUSA’s 2019-2020
season included touring eleven shows around the country, the Broadway premiere
of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musica l and three world
premieres: Warriors Don’t Cry , based on the autobiography of Melba
Pattillo Beals; Dog Man: The Musical Off-Broadway; and The Pout-
Pout Fish which opened the New Victory Theater’s season in October 2019.
Visit www.TWUSA.org for more information.
Photo by Jeremy Daniel. L-R: Kalilah Black, Kiani Nelson.
TICKETS $18 – $35
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12516

Buckets and Boards
2026-03-15 16:00 - 18:00 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Buckets N Boards is a hilarious and high-energy show chock-full of amazing
percussion, ridiculous songs, spectacular tap dancing, inventive
instrumentation and an incredible variety of musical talents!
Matthew Levingston and Gareth Sever have hand crafted a fresh and unique clean
comedy experience for the entire family to enjoy! The show was born from their
shared passion for music, comedy, and rhythm, but it truly comes to life
through the nonstop hilarious interaction between these two AND their
audience.
Buckets N Boards have toured the world and are currently one of the top
requested headlining acts for Disney Cruise Lines!! BNB has been featured
twice with the Kansas City Symphony and is currently heading into their 14th
Award Winning season in Branson, MO!
Regarded as a must see show for any evening out with the family! Their
unexpected comedy, upbeat personalities and improvisational audience
interaction make Buckets N Boards Comedy Percussion Show a theatrical
experience you’ll remember for years to come!
Supported by Irwin and Sadie Cohn Fund.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12791
