Western UP Events

The Keweenaw is getting a new stage this spring with the debut of Keweenaw’s Got Talent, a community talent showcase and fundraiser set for Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Rachel Marie Blau Memorial Theater inside the Hancock Community Hub. Inspired by the energy of America’s Got Talent, this first-time event will bring together music, dance, comedy, and creative performances from across the region in a wholesome, family-friendly setting. Proceeds will support the Hancock Community Hub and its mission to keep the space open, active, and full of community programming for the Keweenaw.   CALL FOR AUDITIONS Community members are invited to

Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ, the former head of the Vatican Observatory, and now current head of the Vatican Observatory Foundation, with a specialty in meteorites, is a Jesuit brother who will come to both Houghton and Chassell for a series of presentations. He will be giving 1colloquium and 3 presentations for the public from February 19-21, 2026. His last presentation on February 21 st will be geared towards children and their families. The three presentations are as follows:   Thursday, February 19: 4:00pm  Physics Colloquium: “What’s Surfacing at Bennu” & 7:00pm Public Talk: “Strange Cosmologies” in Fisher 139 at Michigan

Ice Fishing Tournament hosted by Skipper’s & Northern Edge February 21st, Lake Superior Waters   4:00 pm Weigh-In @ Skipper’s Any species – single person   entry Infor:  $20.00 per person 50/50 Raffle Door Prizes   Fish Fry – 12 pm to 1:00 pm @ White Fish Hole

FLIPPIN’ FOR HOOPS All proceeds support Baraga Boys Basketball – COME HUNGRY.  LEAVE PROUD!   Saturday, February 21 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Baraga American Legion Post 444   $12 per person Free for kids 5 & under Pancakes, eggs, sausage & bacon – Takeout Available   Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast served by our Vikings and stick around for Gift Basket Giveaways