Western UP Events

Copper Country Community Band Announces Summer Concert Series The Copper Country Community Band is proud to present a series of five summer concerts across the Keweenaw. Under the direction of Amy Johnson and Micah Erickson, this all-volunteer group of approximately 35 musicians from across the Copper Country will bring audiences a lively mix of marches, classic concert band repertoire, and popular medleys. All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. – the Monday, August 4th concert has an admission fee of $5 for adults at the door, to help the Keweenaw Heritage Center with their roof replacement. All other concerts are free to attend.

Money Talks for Young Adults   August 7th and 14th 3:30 – 4:30pm Portage Lake District Library   Real Talk.  Real Tools.  Real life.

Omega House Grief Awareness & Education Alliance presents   A Free discussion focused on: Pregnancy and infant loss – Available to Everyone Regardless of Gender   Portage Lake District Library Thursday, August 7, 2024 from 5:30 – 7:30pm

August 7th – Keith Meyers – Travelling Finland exploring Finnish heritage and culture.   7pm – Chassell Heritage Center   Hear about 18 action packed days in Finland this winter exploring Keith’s Finnish heritage along with his wife Julie, including cross-country skiing, hiking and museums from Helsinki to the Arctic Circle.

Courtney Lake Horse Camp and Ride August 9, 2025   ride with MI-TRALE equestrians members on the beautiful Courtney Lake Trails and Campground.  The 14 miles of mostly sandy trails takes you through a diverse forest landscape, around and near two lakes and across the Firesteel River.   Six of the 21 campsites are set up for horses with corrals.  Campsites are on a first come first serve basis and you pay at the campground.  There are dispersed campsites options nearby, as well as parking areas for day-use visitors.   Your are about 4 miles from the Bill Nicholls Multi-use

Western U.P. Housing Summit hosted by WUPPDR   Tuesday, August 12th from 10am – 5pm Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, MI   Tickets are free, Contact 906-482-7205   Join us to: Hear from housing experts who will demystify grant programs Celebrate local housing wins Explore the future of home energy in the Western U.P. Network with fellow housing advocates and stakeholders

FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula – FREE   August 12th at 7pm Baraga, KBIC Senior Center, 208 Main Street, Baraga, Mi   August 13th at 5pm Lac Vieux Desert, Boys & Girls Club, E23975 Pow Wow Trail, Watersmeet, MI   Adventure, Conservation, Inspiration. Featuring a curated collection of documentary films from the Midwest’s premier adventure film festival.   Seeds to Screen Creative Workshop:  Bring your story to life using cinema, led by special guest Ojibwe artist and filmmaker Jonathan Thunder.  An award-winning painter and digital media artist, Thunder is known for his surreal animations and powerful storytelling

FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula – FREE   August 13th at 5pm Lac Vieux Desert, Boys & Girls Club, E23975 Pow Wow Trail, Watersmeet, MI   Adventure, Conservation, Inspiration. Featuring a curated collection of documentary films from the Midwest’s premier adventure film festival.   Seeds to Screen Creative Workshop:  Bring your story to life using cinema, led by special guest Ojibwe artist and filmmaker Jonathan Thunder.  An award-winning painter and digital media artist, Thunder is known for his surreal animations and powerful storytelling rooted in personal and cultural experience.  He is an enrolled member of the Red

Copper Country 100 Women Who Care Hosts Second Giving Meeting August 13th   HLocal women looking to make a difference in their community are invited to attend the second giving meeting of Copper Country 100 Women Who Care on Wednesday, August 13th, at 6:30 p.m. at The Lodge Luxury Suites, located at 101 Front Street in Hancock.   Copper Country 100 Women Who Care is part of a growing national movement that brings women together to create a powerful collective impact, quickly and efficiently. Members commit to giving $100 four times per year. At each quarterly meeting, three local nonprofit

UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event. Wilderness Walk Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. McLain State Park – Beach Pavilion The Wilderness Walks are opportunities to connect with God and each other in an outdoor natural setting.  Each walk has a leader who will guide the walk and stop along the way for readings and reflection.  The walks are appropriate for all ages including families and children. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.