Good morning, Lansing.

Taco Shawarma opened on Lansing’s south side at a soft opening on July 7 and sold out quickly.

Management has apologized (and is preparing for a full grand opening soon).

Dam Jam Music Festival returns to Fish Ladder Music Park this weekend (July 17-18) in Old Town.

The free, 11th-year event will feature 10 Michigan-based acts including Headband Henny, Lord Kwaj and Brie Stoner.

A total solar eclipse will occur on Aug.

12 at 11:34 a.m. ET, with Michigan residents watching a partial eclipse that makes the sun look like it has a bite taken out. Viewers must use safe eclipse glasses (meeting ISO standards) to avoid eye damage.

Michigan Disaster Recovery Centers are now open to help those in 27 counties affected by April storms connect with federal aid (FEMA assistance and SBA disaster loans are available) at eight locations, and more pop-up sites will open soon.

Based on votes from WKAR and City Pulse, Asia’s Finest (6443 S.

Cedar St.), Bento Kitchen Cravings (310 N. Clippert St.), Ruckus Ramen (2021 E. Michigan Ave.), and Uni Sushi and Ramen in East Lansing were named top ramen spots. The list excluded a fifth contender.

Waverly Football Boosters 2nd Annual Car Show

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Waverly High School — Pre-registration $20, Day of show $25 — Rev up your engines for a day supporting the local football program with classic cars.

Cake in the Garden

6-9 p.m. — Horticulture Gardens — $20 — An evening of cake tasting among vibrant gardens and local bakers awaits.

Mid-America Coins Tradeshow

Buy, Sell, Trade collectible coins — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Lansing Center — Admission fee varies — Discover rare coins and connect with fellow enthusiasts.

The Dangling Participles Duo Performance

7-10 p.m. — Side Bar East Lansing — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed evening with live music from The Dangling Participles Duo in an intimate setting.

Brotherkenzie Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Green Door — Buy tickets online — Experience the enchanting indie pop melodies of Brotherkenzie in an intimate Lansing venue.

Rock Lansing 2026 @ Jackson Field

Jul 31 – Aug 2 — Jackson Field — Check back for ticket pricing — Experience an electrifying weekend of rock music featuring Blacktop Mojo.

Detroit Lions Youth Football: Lansing Fundamentals Mini-Camp

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Hope Sports Complex — Registration fee applies — Enhance your child’s football skills with expert coaching and fun scrimmages.

Slow Joy Concert

7:30 p.m. — The Green Door — Ticket prices vary — Experience the I Love You So Much I Could Die Tour in a cozy Lansing venue.

Integrated Neuromuscular & Myofascial Release

Aug 7-9 — College of Osteopathic Medicine — 20.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ — Enhance your skills in pain management and osteopathic medicine.