Central UP Events

Tuesday, July 29, 2025.  3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.  Author Karen Babine reads from her recently published memoir, The Allure of Elsewhere.  In her mid-thirties and happily single, Babine sets out with her two unenthusiastic cats on a journey from her home in Minnesota to Nova Scotia to explore the place where her French-Acadian ancestors settled in North America some four centuries ago. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps.  Adults, Seniors, All Ages.  Peter White Public Library hosts a blues concert sponsored by the Marquette Area Blues Society. This month’s band:  Bahluze. Weather Contingency:  Community Room. No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info

Wednesday July 30, 2025. 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps & Lawn. Dress to get wet at our annual Bubble, Bubble, Splash summer event! There will be sprinklers, toy car wash, BUBBLES!, water play and more! Swimsuits and towels highly recommended. For youth of all ages. Youth under the age of 8 must have an adult present. Rain date – Tuesday August 5, same time/place. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call (906) 226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info

The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market will be turning the 100 block of W. Washington St. into a festive Night Market where you will find over 60 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by every Wednesday night from 5 pm – 8 pm to enjoy the local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!

Wednesday, July 30, 2025.  6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps.  Adults, Seniors, All Ages.  Peter White Public Library welcomes The Boston Imposters to the Front Street Steps.  Performers Davey Harrison and Maire Clement use their eclectic training in classical, contemporary improvisation, and traditional American, British, and Celtic folk to create an unforgettable musical evening. Weather Contingency:  Community Room.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

Happy Hour – The Legendary Bars of Marquette and the Stories You May (Or May Not) Remember: A Walking Tour with Jim Koski Wednesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. You guys did what back in the day? Join Jim Koski as he walks through downtown Marquette, stopping at the locations of the bars that live on in history, telling stories that would make your children (and grandchildren) never look at you the same way again. Meet at and return to the MRHC. $5 suggested donation. For more information visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571.

Thursday, July 31, 2025.  6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.  Join us in welcoming Michigan Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson to PWPL.  Secretary Benson will read from her recently published memoir The Purposeful Warrior: Standing Up for What’s Right When the Stakes Are High, followed by a Q & A with moderator Elizabeth Peterson and a book signing. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

https://emberlight.org/event/emberlight-photographers/   Emberlight Photographers is sponsored by The Leather & Gift Shop ——————— When Moments Become Masterpieces The striking beauty of the Upper Peninsula – its dense forests, cascading waterfalls, and charming small towns-has long inspired photographers to capture its essence. Emberlight Photographers is a special exhibition at the Historic Depot Museum, showcasing stunning images that celebrate the deep connections between art, nature, and community. This collection highlights the vistas, people, and spirit of our hometowns through the eyes of local photographers, each offering a unique perspective on what makes our region extraordinary. From sweeping landscapes to intricate close-ups of

At the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market, you will find over 70 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by the Marquette Commons every Saturday from 9 am – 1 pm to enjoy local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!

The Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club will be hosting its 49th Annual Gem and Mineral Show on Saturday, August 2 at the Ishpeming Elks Lodge. The largest one-day gem and mineral show in the Midwest is free to attend from 9:00am to 3:30pm with hourly door prizes on Saturday.   Dealers from around the Great Lakes will be in attendance with gem and mineral specimens, jewelry and other gem gift items. Children can enjoy digging for treasure in sand and finding the clues in our scavenger hunt.   The evening Crackerbarrel runs from 7pm-9pm featuring guest speaker Nathalie Brandes and a live auction