Central UP Events

Michigan Notable Book Author Tim Schulz A Cast Away in Montana Reading Monday, June 9, 2025.  6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.  Reading from his 2025 Michigan Notable Book A Cast Away in Montana, author Tim Schulz takes us on a journey of fly fishing, nature, friendship, and reflection.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

MARQUETTE, MI- The first market of the Downtown Marquette Wednesday Night Farmers Market 2025 season is next Wednesday, June 11, from 5 PM – 8 PM on the 100 block of W.. Washington St. The Wednesday Evening Farmers Market is shutting down the 100 block of W. Washington St. in Downtown Marquette to bring the festive summer experience to the market and to the downtown every Wednesday this summer season. The Street closes at 3 pm and opens again at 9 pm. There will be no parking on the street during the closure. Businesses that line the 100 block will

Troy Graham Concert on the Steps Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps.  Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors.  For the first of this year’s Concert on the Steps, join 2022 Marquette Art Awards Performing Artist of the Year Troy Graham for an evening of indie folk music and spirituals.  A great way to welcome summer.  Weather Contingency:  Community Room.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

The Negaunee City Band plays its first concert of the 2025 season on Wednesday, June 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Outdoor Performing Arts Center at the east end of Iron Street. The band will play weekly through August 6, with all concerts scheduled for Wednesday evenings.  Some seating is available, but attendees may wish to bring their own chairs.

Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Taking place on Thursday, June 12. Food distribution will begin at 10:00am and continue while supplies last or until 11:30am. Food will be available for approximately 550 families. Due to changes with Feeding America West Michigan, proxy pickup will be limited. This will be a drive-thru event with directions given by parking lot attendants. Guests are asked to remain in their cars and have adequate space prepared in their trunk or back seat in advance to allow the distribution team

Join us for our Second Thursday Creativity Series at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum: “Red, White, and Blue!” Thursday, June 12, 2025 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Experience hands-on craft activities, music, an appearance by the Balloon Princess, and FREE Culver’s Frozen Custard. FREE to participate.

Marquette Poets Circle Thursday, June 12, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.  Join local poets, writers, and poetry enthusiasts for an evening of poetry.  Starting at 6:30 p.m., participants gather to workshop their current work, followed by an Open Mic at 7:15 p.m. New and experienced poets are welcome for either or both events.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Negaunee Public Library is hosting a Marvel Entertainment illustrator as part of our “Color Our World” summer reading program. Jerry DeCaire, a Saginaw native, has worked on Deadpool, Thor, Wolverine, and other world-famous superheroes. The event will be from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at the Negaunee Senior Citizens Center.

Marine Sale Fundraiser to benefit the Marquette Junior Yacht Club Contact: MJYC, mqtjyc.org, mqtjunioryachtclub@gmail.com or 906-250-3350 The Marquette Junior Yacht Club will host a Marine Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, June 14th from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Marquette Yacht Club, 201 E. Main Street. All proceeds will go towards upgrading sailing equipment. This event is open to the public for sellers and shoppers. -Drop-off your items between 8:00 am and 11:00 am -Sellers set their own prices -Items priced less than $499, a 20% commission will be collected for MJYC -Items priced over $500 – a 10% commission