Super Science Saturday

2015 has been named the International Year of Light, and in an effort to celebrate such recognition, the Padnos Hall of Science will be hosting Super Science Saturday: The Wonder of Light. The event is a science extravaganza for the West Michigan community, which will provide educational activities and opportunities for attendees to experience light in different forms. The event integrates activities into categories such as science, engineering, technology, history, art and more. The event will be on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

Reading and Book Signing

Todd Kaneko and Beth Peterson will be showcasing their work at the Cook-DeWitt Center tonight from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Kaneko’s poems have appeared in the Los Angeles Review, the Collagist and many other journals. Peterson is a nonfiction writer and a new assistant professor of writing at Grand Valley State University. The appearances are a part of The Grand Valley Writers Series, which enables emerging writers to read from their recent work and interact with students across campus. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://www.gvsu.edu/writing/grand-valley-writers-series-24.htm

The Mousetrap

Agatha Christie’s murder mystery will be gracing the stage of the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre through Feb. 1. The play follows snowed in, stranded houseguests who become subject to a classic “whodunit” murder case. This play has the longest initial run of any play in history, recently surpassing its 25,000th performance. Christie’s show follows a tradition of secrecy that involves a twist ending; something the audience is typically asked not to reveal after seeing the play. Curtain times are 2 p.m. for matinee and 7:30 p.m. for evening. Tickets range from $16-$28. For more information, visit www.grct.org.

Dr. Grins Comedy Night

John Heffron will be taking over Dr. Grins at The B.O.B. on Saturday, bringing a range of comedic material. His show content ranges from bar hopping adventures to married life. This Detroit-native burst onto the comedic scene during his college days, and continues to bring his youthful personality to his shows today. His show will be making an appearance throughout the weekend, starting tonight at 9 p.m., two shows on Friday and three shows on Saturday. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://20-monroe.seatengine.com/venues/dr-grins/events/5960/shows

Sun Stereo at The Intersection

For those interested in electronic music with a blend of Beatlesque vocal harmonies, The Stache will be presenting Sun Stereo Saturday night. This seven-piece group has shared the stage with bands such as The Main Squeeze, UV Hippo, Parliament Funkadelic and Keller Williams. They have also performed at numerous festivals around the country, including the Mumford & Sons Gentlemen of the Road Tour, SOHO Music Festival and at the Navy Pier. The group recently released their 2nd full-length album in the fall of last year, and will be featuring a taste of the album at their show on Saturday. The show is open to those 16+ with doors opening at 7 p.m. and tickets sold at $10.