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Free with general admission to the Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. This exhibition highlights the artistry and influence of Detroit car designers working between 1950 and the present day. It brings together 12 coupes and sedans designed across that 70-year period to highlight significant achievements in style and technology. Design drawings and photographs allow you to imagine the creative and innovative processes that bring a vehicle from the drawing board to the street. A selection of paintings and sculptures highlight the conversation between the American art world and the car culture from the 1950s to the present day.

On Thursday mornings, we start the day by nourishing our bodies and souls. Join us for mindful morning learning and music that will leave you energized, connected and ready to start the day. Info: meetyouatthewell.org.

Jim Berk hosts participants in person at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield for gentle stretching and exercises. Cost: $5 per person per session, payable directly to Jim Berk at the conclusion of each class. For additional information, call the synagogue office at 248357-5544.

At the Detroit Film Theatre

Auditorium, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. For nearly three decades, Doug Berky has brought classic solo physical theater performances to stages all over the world, transcending age, race and culture. Using the illusion of the mime, the antics of the clown, the transformation of his own handmade, original and exquisite masks, the suspense of a good story and the excitement of improv, Doug inspires both laughter and reflection as he presents stories from around the world. Program is free and registration is required: dia.org/events.

The Annual Michigan Mitten Drop, presented by Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers, is a memorable outdoor event for families to celebrate the new year. Hosted at Canterbury Village in Lake Orion, 2325 Joslyn Court. The 6-foot illuminated mitten will drop 80 feet at 6:30 pm. There will be family-friendly activities: live entertainment, kids’ karaoke, kids’ trivia competition, friendly characters, a fire show, horse-drawn carriage rides, fire pits to make s’mores, hot chocolate and adult beverages, food trucks and more. Tickets: $7 per person; children under 2, military and veterans are free. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit MichiganMittenDrop.com.

Compiled by Sy Manello/Editorial Assistant. Send items at least 14 days in advance to calendar@ thejewishnews.com.