Lansing Common News Today

Josh Oakley is a Mattoon native as well as an alum of Eastern Illinois University. This is Oakley’s second year of being a head coach for men’s soccer at Eastern, but this is his fourth year on the staff as he was an assistant coach from 2000-2002. Oakley’s head coaching experience before Eastern includes Asbury...

Whether you enjoy live music, karaoke, Shakespearean comedies, burlesque, sports, camping or just spending quality time with friends and family, Greater Lansing has fun events for everyone this weekend.

Here’s a list of prominent events in the Lansing area for community members and allies to attend during Pride Month.

This weekend is jam-packed with events for art lovers, including festivals and craft shows, exhibitions and chances to make some art of your own. There are also fundraisers for local organizations, space-themed film screenings, board game nights and a bonfire and guided hike at Harris Nature Center, plus much more.

Enjoy the spring weather with farmers markets, an edible plant walk, a soccer match and a community river cleanup. There are also plenty of art exhibits and events, theater productions, a new paranormal museum and a few Mother’s Day celebrations to round out your weekend.

Lansing Common FC is gearing up for its third season. The Robins have done plenty of winning each of the first two years reaching the league finals both times.

This weekend offers a plethora of nature- and space-themed activities and events to learn more about the world around you. If science isn’t your speed, however, there’s plenty more to do, including a soccer Fan Fest, a 5K around Lake Lansing, Taylor Swift cover shows and a Burlesque Extravaganza.

The American side did not win the World Cup, but left a lot of fun and lasting memories for the Lansing-area soccer fans who shared the ride through watch parties.

Lansing Common FC will be having its watch party at Ozones Brewhouse, with halftime trivia and prizes.

Lansing Common FC is looking for their first league championship in just their second year with semi-professional soccer back in Lansing.