Keep It In The UP!

PSA - Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop
2026-04-09 13:30 - 15:00 UTC | MI
Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week online workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, March 19 through April 23, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Eastern) via Zoom.
Research studies find high rates of depression and anxiety among caregivers and increased vulnerability to health problems. Caregivers frequently cite restriction of personal activities and social life as problems. In addition, caregivers often feel a lack of control over events and a sense of powerlessness which can have a significant negative impact on their physical and emotional health. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program will provide caregivers tools to help reduce stress and increase relaxation, make tough decisions, reduce guilt, anger and depression, communicate effectively, set goals and problem solve, and take better care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Caregivers will benefit from the workshop whether they are helping a parent, spouse, or friend living at home, in long-term care or across the country. The workshop focuses on self-care for the caregiver, not on specific diseases or hands-on caregiving.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is offered by Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) in partnership with Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. There is no charge for this workshop, but registration is required. Class size is limited. Registration ends when the class is full or on March 2.
To register, visit www.upcap.org (click on Events) or call 2-1-1 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for assistance.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: a drop-in craft event
2026-04-09 15:30 - 17:30 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Thursday, April 9
3:30-5:30 p.m.
The Negaunee Public Library will hold a drop-in craft event for kids ages 5 and up from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9. Children can stop by to create something fun to take home. Youngsters ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caring adult; older youth who are unaccompanied must be able to provide a caring adult’s phone number in case of emergency. This event is free. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

PWPL Presents: Pokémon Trading and Gaming
2026-04-09 16:00 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursdays, April (9, 23, 30), 2026.
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Youth Services Makerspace.
Youth of all ages who are interested in Pokémon card trading and gaming are invited to our new monthly Pokémon Trading & Gaming Sessions. Kids who attend will be able to trade & play the card game with other kids. Please note that staff do not know how to play the game, so it is not guaranteed that gaming will always happen. If your child has a friend they like to game with, come together! Kids will also be able to spend time with other Pokémon fans, chatting about Pokémon and looking through their cards. Important – Trading & gaming will be kid led. It is highly recommended that parents do not allow their children to bring cards that they do not want them to accidentally trade! See our events calendar for full event details regarding trading. Children under the age of 8 will need an adult to stay in the kids room during the event.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: poetry and short story night
2026-04-09 17:00 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Thursday, April 9
5 p.m.
The Negaunee Public Library is offering a poetry and short story night at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 9. This is a recurring event that meets on the second Thursday each month, but all are welcome to attend. Bring your own work or share a poem or story from your favorite writer or collection. This is a creative space to share the love of writing with others. This program is free and all are welcome to attend. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: interest meeting for a language club
2026-04-09 17:30 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Thursday, April 9
5:30 p.m.
The Negaunee Public Library will hold an interest meeting for a language club at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9. All are welcome to attend and help to shape a new language learning group. This meeting is free. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.
Negaunee Public Library will hold a graphic novel book club interest meeting at 3 p.m. Friday, April 10. Youth ages 10-18 are invited to attend and share ideas, decide meeting dates and times, and choose books for the group to read at this meeting. This meeting is free. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

PWPL Presents: Great Lakes Poetry Festival (GLPF) Marquette Poets Circle: Melissa Faliveno Reading
2026-04-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, April 9, 2026,
6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors. In partnership with NMU’s Visiting Writers program, Marquette Poets Circle hosts author Melissa Faliveno, former senior editor of Poets & Writers Magazine. Faliveno’s essay collection Tomboyland was named a best book of 2020 by NPR and Oprah Magazine, and their debut novel, Hemlock, was released in January 2026.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

NMU Presents "9 to 5" Musical
2026-04-09 19:30, 2026-04-10 19:30, 2026-04-11 13:00, 2026-04-11 19:30 | Forest Roberts Theatre, 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Forest Roberts Theatre
April 9-11 and 16-18.
7:30 p.m
April 11 (sensory-friendly) & 18
1 p.m.

Northern Michigan University Theatre & Dance will present “9 to 5,” a musical based on the 1980 film featuring an original score by country music singer Dolly Parton. Show dates are Thursday-Saturday, April 9-11 and 16-18.
The musical follows office workers Violet, Judy and Doralee, who reach their breaking point under their sexist and self-centered boss. Instead of backing down, they come up with a bold plan to turn the tables and take control of their workplace. What unfolds is a mix of comedy, imagination and determination as they work to create a more respectful and fair environment.
Filled with memorable songs and plenty of laughs, “9 to 5” highlights the strength of friendship and the importance of speaking up. The musical offers an uplifting story about standing together and challenging the status quo, all set to a lively score.
Please note that “9 to 5” is meant for mature audiences. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, April 9-11 and 16-18, with a 1 p.m. Theatre for All sensory-friendly matinee on April 11, and another regular 1 p.m. matinee on April 18.
Tickets are $25 for the general public; $22 for NMU employees, seniors, and military; $15 for youth; and $5 for NMU students. They can be purchased at nmu.universitytickets.com/.

Festival Of The Angry Bear Returns
2026-04-10 00:00 - 23:59 | Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, 123 W Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
MARQUETTE – The “big bear” of Upper Peninsula festivals returns for its twelfth year after taking a brief hiatus in 2025 due to the opening of The Trestle Building. Ore Dock Brewing Company’s Festival of the Angry Bear is a spirited and much anticipated street festival that has become an annual spring tradition in downtown Marquette. Since its founding in 2014, the festival has evolved into a weekend long celebration as thousands of enthusiastic (and often fur-clad) celebrators gather to “wake the bear” and shed their winter fur in downtown Marquette.
“After taking 2025 off so we could focus on our expansion and the opening of The Trestle, we are beyond excited to bring the bear out of hibernation,” says Curated Events Manager, Amanda Courchaine. “We could not do this without the support of our staff, neighbors, volunteers and all the folks who travel down the street or miles and miles to be a part of this.”
The 100-block of Spring St. will close Friday, April 10, and begin its transformation, emerging a mere 24-hours later with a city block’s worth of live music, food trucks, games, costumes, and a plethora of kegs. The festival plays host to the annual unveiling of Ore Dock’s barrel-aged and limited release offerings with over 30 taps of Lake Superior sourced craft beer, cocktail-inspired hard seltzers, a variety of non-alcoholic craft beverages and new this year draft cocktails. Thirsty bears gotta eat too, and festival goers will have no trouble finding tasty eats from a bounty of local food vendors.
New for 2026, 3 music stages will be featured. Headlining the festival stage will be the Pajamas to cap off an eclectic Midwest lineup including The 4onthefloor (Minneapolis, MN), Wrestle with Jimmy (Grand Rapids), and The Bootstrap Boys (Grand Rapids). Steve Leaf (Grand Rapids) and Marquette’s favorite surf rock band, Ramble Tamble, will be rocking the Community Space stage. The Trestle Biergarten will be vibing throughout the festival featuring Synergy with local DJ’s Mayple & Conway.
There will also be a multitude of events and collaborations leading up to the festival including:
the inaugural Angry Bear Pre-Pawty (4/3/26) where you can get everything needed to hit the fast-pass line on festival day.
Samara Floral Co.’s Flower Crown workshop (4/9/26),
Rise of the Baby Bear with the U.P. Children’s Museum (4/10/26),
and the third running of Queen City’s Run 4 Your Life 5k (4/11/26) with proceeds to support the Special Olympics of Michigan Area 36. Additional festival events include a costume contest and dance-off hosted by Marquette Fringe, a beer relay and growler holding competition with Queen City Running Co, and keg bowling with The Fire Station.
The festival is 21+ and festival goers will need to purchase a $10 official Angry Bear wristband to enter. Angry Bear will happen rain, snow, or shine. More information can be found at: OREDOCKBREWING.COM/ANGRYBEAR.

CONTACT
Amanda Courchaine
Ore Dock Brewing Co. 114 West Spring St. Marquette, MI
{DIRECT} 906.235.9689 | engage@oredockbrewing.com

Additional Contacts:
Baby Bear x U.P. Childrens Museum – Jess Hanley / jessicaupcm@gmail.com
Flower Crown Workshop x Samara Floral Co – Shailah Pelto / events@samaraflorals.com
Run 4 Your Life 5k x Queen City Running Co. – Paige Du Bois / paigedubois1020@gmail.com

PWPL Presents: Preschool Storytime
2026-04-10 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-14 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays & Fridays April (7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28), 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Preschool age children. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Siblings welcome.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2026-04-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, April (10, 17, 24) 2026.
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library, Heritage Room.
In partnership with several area organizations, this hour-long event offers a safe space to pause, reflect, and build meaningful connections with others who are committed to cultivating kindness in our world. Each week, a different organization takes the lead, with experienced educators and leaders facilitating. This rotating format ensures diverse perspectives and practices while maintaining a shared commitment to the Charter for Compassion and the Circle of Trust principles.
For more information and to check on the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: GLPF Docu Cinema: Al Purdy Was Here: Portrait of a Great Canadian Poet
2026-04-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Friday, April 10, 2026.
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors. As part of the Great Lakes Poetry Festival, PWPL screens this portrait of a writer driven to become a great Canadian poet at a time when that title barely existed. Rated PG.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: LEGO Club.
2026-04-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, April (10, 17, 24), 2026.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Meet other LEGO enthusiasts and build LEGO projects with the library’s LEGO blocks. Family friendly, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Festival Of The Angry Bear Returns Saturday, April 11
2026-04-11 00:00 - 23:59 | Ore Dock Brewing Co., 114 W Spring St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
The “big bear” of Upper Peninsula festivals returns for its twelfth year after an extended hibernation due to the Ore Dock Brewing Company’s expansion kicking off in 2025. Ore Dock Brewing Company’s Festival of the Angry Bear is a spirited street festival that has become an annual spring tradition in downtown Marquette. Since its founding in 2014, the annual festival has grown into a weekend long celebration as thousands of enthusiastic (and often fur-clad) celebrators gather to “wake the bear” and shed their winter fur in downtown Marquette.

“We’re so excited to be waking the Bear this year,” says curated events manager, Amanda Courchaine. “With our expansion project in its final stages in Spring of 2025, we needed to focus on that. Now that things are underway in that realm, we feel ready and excited to execute the Festival of the Angry Bear and get this party going”

There is still a lot of planning to execute before any big announcements are made, but the team at the Ore Dock Brewing Company will be updating the masses as they can. So be sure to mark your calendars, make your travel plans and get ready to wake the bear on Saturday, April 11 2026!

Festival Of The Angry Bear Returns
2026-04-11 00:00 - 23:59 | Ore Dock Brewing Co., 114 W Spring St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States

PWPL Presents: Saturday Storytime
2026-04-11 11:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturdays, April (4, 11, 18), 2026.
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays geared towards babies through preschool with a loving adult. Older siblings and older children welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Repair Cafe
2026-04-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, April 11, 2026.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Huron Mountain Club Gallery.
Toss it? No way! The Repair Café is back thanks to a partnership with the Marquette Sustainability Coalition. Bring in broken household goods such as appliances, clothing, or bikes and skilled fixers will assist you in repairing them. This is a great way to save money, learn valuable repair skills, and reduce your environmental impact.
No admission charge.
For further information, please contact mqtsustainability@gmail.com or call 906-226-4311.

Festival of the Angry Bear﻿
2026-04-11 15:00 | MI
Festival of the Angry Bear

Saturday, April 11, 3 pm

Marquette Symphony Orchestra
2026-04-11 19:30 | Kaufman Auditorium, 611 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Marquette Symphony Orchestra

Kaufman Auditorium

BEETHOVEN’S 5TH SYMPHONY
April 11, 2026, 7:30 PM

Revel in one of the greatest works ever composed: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 by Ludwig van Beethoven.

PWPL Presents: Toddler Storytime
2026-04-13 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Mondays & Thursdays April (6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30), 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
For children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult, siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body, followed by sensory play activities.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: Storytime
2026-04-13 11:00 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Monday, April 13
11 a.m.
Storytime at 11 a.m. Monday, April 13, at the Negaunee Public Library will feature a special guest and focus on music and movement. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to attend this free event. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.
The Negaunee Public Library is hosting local poets Troy Graham and Soph at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 13. The public is invited to attend this free poetry reading. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: Storytime
2026-04-13 11:00 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Monday, April 13
11 a.m.
Storytime at 11 a.m. Monday, April 13, at the Negaunee Public Library will be a special Financial Literacy Month program. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to attend this free event. Every family in attendance will receive a free book to keep. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

PWPL Presents: D&D Junior Campaign #2: Grades 4th & 5th
2026-04-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Saints Peter and Paul Lutheran Church, 1010 Madeleine Street, Houghton, Michigan, 49931
Mondays, April (13, 20, 27), 2026.
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
In-person registration at the Youth Services Desk required to claim your spot in a fantasy adventure! Registration opens on March 23. Registration will be for all 3 sessions of campaign #2. Experienced and first-time players welcome.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: GLPF Dinner & A Movie Block Busting Cinema: A Quiet Passion
2026-04-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Monday, April 13, 2026.
5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Teens. Bring your dinner, sit down, and enjoy this haunting 2016 biopic about the life of Emily Dickinson, starring Cynthia Nixon in the title role as the doomed poet. Rated PG-13.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

The NMU Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Concert
2026-04-13 19:30 | NMU Reynolds Recital Hall, Marquette, Michigan
Monday, April 13,
7:30 p.m.
Reynolds Recital Hall
Northern Michigan University’s Music Department will present its final ensemble concerts of the semester featuring Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble, Trombone Choir and the NMU Orchestra. The University Choir and Arts Chorale will also join the Marquette Choral Society for two performances later this month. Admission to all but the latter is free.
The NMU Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, in Reynolds Recital Hall, under the direction of Steven Riley. The program features 19 graduating students, 12 pieces and three guest artists: Christopher Schoelen, NMU guitar professor; Timothy Oliver, director of bands at the University of Mississippi; and Derek Jenkins, associate professor of music at Missouri Western State University.
Schoelen will perform a guitar concerto by Juan Perez with the Symphonic Band, while Jenkins will conduct his original work “Solar Flare.” Oliver, this year’s guest conductor, will lead “I Am” by Andrew Boysen.
The Wind Ensemble will open with “Fracas” by Randall Standridge and present the world premiere of Jenkins’ “Bowers Bloom By Waters Still,” written in memory of Riley’s mother. Oliver will also conduct “Incantation and Dance” by John Barnes Chance, and the concert will conclude with “Angels in the Architecture” by Frank Ticheli.

Tickets are available at nmu.universitytickets.com.

PWPL Presents: 1-ON-1 Tech Coaching for Seniors
2026-04-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, April (7, 14, 21, 28), 2026
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Local History Research Room.
Need help with the settings on your phone or iPad? Want to download travel apps before you leave town? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want, with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and librarian, Tuesday mornings from 10 AM – 1 PM during April and May in the Local History Research Room of the Peter White Public Library.
Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule a 30-minute session.
Please charge your electronic device before each session and bring passwords with you.

PWPL Presents: Tasty Reads Book Group
2026-04-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.
A book group for readers, who love to cook. With a focus on food-themed literature, the group explores a variety of books from cookbooks to culinary memoirs. Participants can enjoy tasty treats inspired by the book of the month while sharing their thoughts and connecting with others who share their passion for both literature and food. This month’s book is Like Water for Chocolate
by Laura Esquivel.
No admission charge.
For more information call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.
