• Breakfast and Business Series: 2026 Economic Outlook

    Holiday Inn of Marquette 1951 Us 41 West, Marquette, MI, United States

    Holiday Inn Marquette 1951 US-41, Marquette, MI Friday, January 30 | 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Register Today! Join us for a special Breakfast & Business focused on the economic outlook for 2026 and what it could mean for local employers, workers, and the regional economy. Start your morning with coffee, breakfast, and time to connect before diving into a timely conversation with regional leaders. Our panel will share insights on trends they’re seeing, challenges ahead, and opportunities shaping the year to come, with plenty of time for questions and discussion. This is a great chance to stay informed, hear different

  • PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection

    Peter White Public Library 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI

    Fridays, January (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 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

  • Holiday Inn of Marquette 1951 Us 41 West, Marquette, MI, United States

    Breakfast & Business January Topic // 2026 Look Ahead  Holiday Inn Marquette 1951 US-41, Marquette, MI  Friday, January 30 | 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.  Join us for a special edition of Breakfast & Business focused on looking at the economic outlook of 2026.  Start the day by connecting with peers over coffee and a light breakfast while checking in and settling into the event.   Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and be part of the conversation. Registration encouraged-space is limited!   Breakfast and plenty of networking opportunities are included.  7:30 – 8:00 a.m. | Registration, Networking,

  • Upper Michigan Ice Races

    150 West Johnson Lake Road, Gwinn, MI 49841   Dates: January 3, 2026 – March 14, 2026   Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Saturday   Get Ready For This Winter’s Biggest Adrenaline Rush: The Upper Michigan Ice Races   Are you ready to take your thrill-seeking to the next level? Join the Upper Michigan Ice Racing Association for an action-packed series of Weekly Ice Races held on Saturdays, where dirt bikes and quads tear up the ice in a battle of speed, skill, and sheer power!   The Upper Michigan Ice Races are open to the public for spectating or bring

  • Staged Reading of ‘Tragedy Sound’ Play

    Jamrich Hall, NMU Campus Jamrich Hall 1100, Marquette, Michigan

    Jan. 31 2026 Saturday 3 p.m.  Jamrich 1100 Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will host a staged reading of “Tragedy Sound,” a play written by NMU alumna Karen Saari, at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, in Jamrich 1100. The reading is free and open to the public. The production follows three U.P. women who are lifelong friends as they find themselves stranded on Lake Superior after accepting a dare to embark on a canoeing trip. “It’s about motherhood, friendship, self-acceptance, awareness and sacrifice,” said director Keli Crawford-Truckey. “They come to a place with one another where they can all

  • UP Children’s Museum Annual Culinary Journey

    Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum 123 W Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI, United States

    Join us for our 23rd Annual Culinary Journey. Offering you a world on a plate. Enjoy signature dishes crafted by the region’s most talented chefs, paired with great drinks and live music. Must be over 21 to attend.   Sunday, February 1, 2026   6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.   Tickets $75 for one or $140 for two   Tickets are available at the front desk, by calling 906-226-3911, or at the door on the day of the event. Tickets are also available online. https://upchildrensmuseum.org/shop/tickets

  • PWPL Presents: Preschool Storytime

    Peter White Public Library 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI

    Tuesdays & Fridays February (3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27), 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

  • PWPL Presents: Baby Storytime

    Peter White Public Library 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI

    Wednesdays February (4, 11, 18, 25), 2026.  10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  Peter White Public Library Great Room.  Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult. Older siblings are 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: Books & Banter Book Group

    Peter White Public Library 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI

    Wednesday, February 4, 2026.  10:00 – 11:00 a.m.  Peter White Public Library Peter White Conference Room.  This Book Group welcomes readers interested in a variety of contemporary fiction on the first Wednesday of the month at 10 AM. Book discussions will be led by Reference Desk staff. Book selection for February 4th will be WILD DARK SHORE by Charlotte McConaghy. Please call 906-226-4311 or visit www.pwpl.info/news-events/book-groups with questions.  

  • PWPL Presents: Director Chat

    Peter White Public Library 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI

    Wednesday, February 4, 2026.  11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. & 5:00-6:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Circulation Lobby.  Stop by the Library to chat with Library Director Andrea Ingmire. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.