Puppy yoga: A 60-minute therapeutic yoga session filled with free-roaming puppies is the perfect place to socialize over the upcoming spring break. Release Detroit, located at 3155 Bermuda St., Suite 100 in Ferndale, offers yoga classes incorporating slow-paced flow and movement for about $45 per person. Take this opportunity to boost serotonin while bonding with friends and family, while also updating social media with the cutest fuzzy friends. Puppies are from local rescues and shelters, and sometimes are available for adoption, so you can visit and help a puppy find a forever home. The schedule is constantly updating with multiple class times each day, making it easy to find a convenient time to visit.
Michigan State University science festival: Michigan State University is hosting a science festival on campus, free to the public from April 1 to 30. Welcoming all ages, get involved with hands-on STEM activities, and listen to performances featuring chemistry experiments and poetry slams. There is an opportunity to create “exotic nuclei” and to participate in quiz-style game shows, so don’t miss out on this chance. Expect to gain knowledge while spreading positivity through interactive learning throughout April.
Mamma Mia and the Lion King Musicals: The Fisher Theater is bringing Greek charm to Detroit, while hosting the 25th anniversary of the iconic ABBA-themed musical “Mamma Mia” on its farewell tour. This charming, romantic comedy show is running Tuesday, March 24, through Saturday, March 29 at 7:30, with the exception of the 6:30 and 1 p.m. shows on Sunday, for about $100-120 per ticket. Get tickets quickly, before they slip through your fingers! The Serengeti biome also makes its way north, as Broadway’s Lion King musical takes the stage at the Detroit Opera House for a two-hour, 30-minute show. Tickets range from $45 to $180, and invite ages six and above. Elaborate costumes, including large-scale puppets, strut the stage, so purchase tickets to experience Simba’s journey through outstanding choreography and prominent melodies of The Lion King.
Hazel’s Seafood Restaurant: If staying home this spring break, you can still get a taste of the beach at Hazel’s. Based in Birmingham, Hazels features an endless variety of seafood options, along with classic lunch specials. Throughout March, Hazel’s is featuring sunshine-state cuisine, otherwise known as “crab trap,” including lobster rolls, fresh grouper and stone crab. The fan-favorite lobster rolls can be served with warm Connecticut lobster topped with butter or the Maine lobster, which comes cold with mayo. With indoor and outdoor seating, Hazels offers an unforgettable experience while bringing spring vibes to the table.
