Keep It In The UP!

The Marquette Regional History Center presents: Historic Marquette Bus Tours 2026
2026-08-04 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-08-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-11 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | Marquette Regional History Center, 145 W. Spring Street, Marquette, Michigan
Enjoy a tour through town in an air-conditioned Checker bus. Sit back and relax, meet a few entertaining historic characters, and learn from the tour guide along the route. Each summer the tours include something new, and delight locals and tourists as well. 90-minute tour departs from and returns to the MRHC.
Tickets are $25, and on sale now!
Advanced purchase is recommended.
These tours sell out fast. For more information and ticket purchase visit marquettehistory.org.

Eight total tours in July and August.
July Bus Tours:
6:00 p.m Wednesdays: July 15, 22, 29
1:00 p.m Tuesdays: July 21 & 28

August Historic Marquette Bus Tours:
1:00 p.m. Tuesday: August 4 & 11
6:00 p.m. Wednesday: August 5

Jurassic Art Reception
2026-08-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
August 4th, 2026
3:00pm-6:00pm

Calling all young artists! Youth of all ages are encouraged to submit art to the Peter White Public Library Youth Services desk beginning May 1st through July 31st, 2026. Artists may find inspiration in the Summer Reading: Unearth a Story theme, but are not confined to the given theme for their art pieces. We ask that your submissions do not exceed 12 inches in any direction, and that only one art piece is submitted per child. Submissions can be made at home, school, or during a library program. Informational handouts detailing submission guidelines are now available at the Youth Services Desk. All submissions will be entered into the Jurassic Art Summer Reading Installation. Art will be installed on the Lower Level Art Gallery wall of the Peter White Public Library starting in July 2026. There will be a Jurassic Art Reception on
August 4th, 2026 from 3-6pm as part of Summer Reading: Unearth a Story.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Jurassic Art Show Reception
2026-08-04 15:00 - 18:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesday August 4, 2026. 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Lower Level Lobby Gallery and Community Room.
Kids who have submitted their art for the Jurassic Art Show – dress up and enjoy food and drinks, while viewing your art with friends and family! Submission guidelines available at Youth Services desk or in the online event calendar. Submissions open May 1-July 31 at the Youth Services Desk. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

NMU Music Hosts Summer Concert Series
2026-08-04 17:00, 2026-08-11 17:00 | NMU Reynolds Recital Hall, Marquette, Michigan
The Northern Michigan University Department of Music will present a second season of Its series, Summer Concerts at Reynolds (SCR). This year’s events will all take place at 5 p.m. in Reynolds Recital Hall on Tuesdays in July and August. Admission is free, though donations will be gratefully accepted, with all proceeds benefiting the department to enhance the experience for students.
This summer, SCR is highlighting music department faculty members, who are highly trained professional musicians as well as full-time educators. They will present both solo and group performances. Further details will be shared at nmu.edu/music and the department’s social media accounts. The list of concert dates and featured artists follows:
July 7: Echoes of the Jazz Age: An Exploration of Early Jazz, featuring Mark Flaherty, Steve Riley, Steve Grugin, Christopher Schoelen, Gordon Erickson and Jim Strain
July 14: Fiddle & Folk Tunes, featuring Barbara Rhyneer and other talented community musicians
July 21: World premiere of The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse, featuring Patrick Booth
July 28: Romanza: A Classical Guitar Recital, featuring Christopher Schoelen
Aug. 4: Fluxus, Improvisation & Audience Participation, featuring Patrick Booth and Keri Lee Pierson
Aug. 11: The Complete 24 Italian Songs & Arias: Part 1, featuring Theresa Camilli, Keri Lee Pierson and Stephanie Beinlich

PWPL Presents: PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-08-04 17:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room.
Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peter White Public Library.
The meeting is open to all. Meeting agenda and background materials are available on the library’s website: pwpl.info. For more information call 906-226-4303.

Fruit Art Night
2026-08-04 17:00 - 18:00 | KBIC Health System, 102 N. Superior Avenue, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Join us for FRUIT ART NIGHT

August 4th from 5 – 6 pm
at KBIC Health System

For families with children ages 0-5
Contact Leeah at 906-201-1934 if any questions.

PWPL Presents: Drop-in Meditation with Meditate Marquette
2026-08-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-11 18:00 - 19:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesdays, August (4, 11, 18, 25) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fridays, August (7, 14, 21, 28) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer two weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation programs. Sessions will include a combination of talks, seated meditation, and movement practices.
All individuals, regardless of previous experience or spiritual affiliation, are welcome to attend.
For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.

2026 Covington Township Summer Music Schedule
2026-08-04 19:00 | Covington Township Multi-Purpose Building, Covington, Michigan
2026 Covington Township Summer Music Schedule

Multi-Purpose Building on M28
Music Starts @ 7:00 pm

Aug 4 Chad Borgen and the Collective
Aug 11 Rolling Thunder
Aug 18 Belinda Maki
Aug 25 U.P. Gumbo

PWPL Presents: Books & Banter Book Group
2026-08-05 10:00 - 11:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Wednesday, August 5, 2026. 10:00 a.m. – 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 July will be SWIMMING IN THE DARK by Tomasz Jedrowski. To learn about the group’s upcoming book selections, pick up the Books & Banter 2026 reading list and discussion guide at the reference desk.
Please call 906-226-4311 or visit pwpl.info with questions.

Dale Carnegie Sales Training: Winning with Relationship Selling
2026-08-06 00:00 - 23:59 | MI
In Dale Carnegie Sales Training: Winning with Relationship Selling, learn how to build productive relationships built on reciprocal trust that comes from established credibility and a mutual understanding of value. These relationships happen when the seller can demonstrate a genuine comprehension of the client’s world—their real needs—based on asking powerful questions and listening skills that identify opportunities and challenges and uncover unknown or unexpressed requirements.

In Person
3 Consecutive Thursdays
August 6, 13 & 20 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | West Allis/MKE, WI
In Person/Enroll
Course Brochure

PWPL Presents: Gather2Grow: Feeding America West Michigan
2026-08-06 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-08-11 11:30 - 13:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesdays & Thursdays August (4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27), 2026. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Lower Level Lobby.
PWPL is once again partnering with Feeding America West Michigan in the Gather2Grow summer meals program and will serve as a pickup site for shelf stable meals. Available at no cost to all youth (18 and under) and disabled adults up to age 26.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

2026 L'Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule
2026-08-06 19:00 | L’Anse Waterfront, L'Anse, Michigan
2026 L’Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule

Thursday Nights at 7:00 pm
Aug 6 Keweenaw Brewgrass – Bluegrass & western swing
Aug 13 Lighning Ridge – A variety of country classics
Aug 20 Chad Borgen – A rock and roll country band
Aug 27 Chasin’ Steel – Bluegrass
Sept 3 Black Pearl – Smooth Jazz/Rock/Country
Sept 10 Tapestry String Band – Roots, Country, Bluegrass

Bad weather concerts will be at the L’Anse Area School Cafeteria – 201 N 4th Street

Annual Copper Country Rock and Mineral Club Gem and Mineral Show
2026-08-07 00:00 - 2026-08-09 23:59 | Hancock Middle School, 501 Campus Drive, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
The annual Copper Country Rock and Mineral Club Gem and Mineral Show will be held again this year at a new location: the Hancock Middle School at 501 Campus Drive, Hancock, MI across from Portage Hospital. Show dates are Friday, Saturday and Sunday August 7, 8 and 9.
An array of vendors will have gems, minerals, fossils, copper, and gift items for sale.
Each day the CCRMC will hold ongoing silent auctions of local mineral and copper samples.
All kids will receive a free ‘grab bag’ of mineral samples, and can prospect with a metal detector to find real Copper Country copper in the mine pit.
This year’s special attraction is a real Wooly Rhino Skull. In presentations on Friday and Saturday at 4:00 pm, geologist and author Dr. Nathalie Brandes will discuss the details about this fascinating creature, what it ate, where it lived and why their remains are not found in Michigan.
Admission to the show is free, and every attendee is eligible for door prizes.
Friday Aug 7 – 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday Aug 8 – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday Aug 9 – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Visit the CCRMC website at www.ccrmc.info.

Ore To Shore Mountain Bike Epic
2026-08-08 00:00 - 2026-08-09 23:59 | MI
401 East Fair Ave, Marquette, MI 49855

Dates: August 8, 2026 – August 9, 2026

The Ore to Shore (O2S) is the third largest point-to-point race in the Midwest, with riders gearing up at the start line in Negaunee, where in 1844 iron ore was first discovered in the Superior region. The long distance course travels through Ishpeming, past towering head frames from the heyday of underground mining, and then heads north into the beautiful wooded wilderness, crossing or running along side of the Dead River all the way into Marquette to the Lake Superior shoreline.

O2S offers various options so all skill levels can get involved! Race options includes, the 48 mile Hard Rock, the 28 mile Soft Rock, 10 mile Shore Rock, 4 mile Junior Rock, and 1 mile Little Rock.

The registration window opens January 2025, and all participants must be registered in advance, as there will not be registration the morning of the race.

Be Kind and Lend a Hand. Learn what you can do to get involved!

Not racing but looking to come out and show your support?

8:00 AM Lakeview Arena, Marquette: 10 mile Shore Rock

9:00 AM Lakeview Elementary, Negaunee: 28 mile Soft Rock

10:00 AM Iron Street, Negaunee: 48 mile Hard Rock

4:00 PM Lakeview Arena: 4 mile Junior Rock

5:00 PM Lakeview Arena: 50 yard Littlest Rock

5:15 PM Lakeview Arena: 1 mile Little Rock

Racers finish at the Lakeview Arena and parking is available at the Berry Event Center. Check out the parking map here.
Click here for further race information and details!

Friday, August 7, 2026
Participant Spaghetti Feed – Sponsored by the Negaunee Lions Club

The Negaunee Lions Club will offer a spaghetti feed at the Lakeview Arena in Marquette from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Dinner includes salad, pasta, bread, drink AND dessert!

Tickets may be purchased at the Arena or on your entry form. Tickets cost $10 per person or $30 per family (immediate family members only please).

Packet pickup is from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM so be sure to arrive early to enjoy the feast and get registered!

Race Day, Saturday August 8, 2026

Packet Pickup Only (no registration)
10 Mile Shore Rock will be at the Lakeview Arena (401 E. Fair Ave, Marquette MI 49855) from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
28 Mile Soft Rock will be at Lakeview School (200 Croix St, Negaunee MI 49866) from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
48 Mile Hard Rock will be at Love & Bicycles, 340 Iron Street, Negaunee, MI 49866 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

KBIC Traditional Medicine Clinic
2026-08-08 00:00 - 2026-08-09 23:59 | Cultural Center, 14865 Ojibwa Park Drive, Baraga, MI, 49908, United States
KBIC Culture Committee Traditional Medicine Clinic

Todd Smith, Traditional Medicine Consultant, will be available to see people on the following dates:

Cultural Center, Baraga, MI
Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, August 9, 2026 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact:

Cultural Center 906-353-7020

**Participants are required to abstain from alcohol, marijuana and drug use for four days prior to the Clinic.
**Women on their moontime cannot participate.

Debweyendan Believe in it People's Gardens
2026-08-08 09:00 - 12:00 | DIGS Community Garden, 16307 Brewery Road, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
GITIGE he/she gardens

VOLUNTEER WITH US
Debweyendan Believe in it People’s Gardens
Saturdays: 9 am – Noon

2026 Season Dates
August 8 & 22
September 12 & 26
October 10 & 24

Lots of ways to help with gardening, including mulching, weeding, harvesting, pruning, and watering. In appreciation of your assistance, you can select a high-quality garden tool or a gardening book whenever you engage. Everyone is welcome, including beginners.

Our community Teaching Garden, located at 16037 Brewery Road in L’Anse, is cared for by the KBIC natural Resources Department. For more information, please contact Anthony Johnson at 906-524-5757 ext. 4242 or Karena Schmidt at 906-337-2079.

Saturday Morning Farmers Market
2026-08-08 09:00 - 13:00 | MI
Saturday Morning Farmers Market

Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm

Lake Linden Farmers Market
2026-08-08 15:00 - 18:00 | Lake Linden Village Park, Lake Linden, Michigan
Lake Linden Farmers Market

Fridays 3-6 pm
Located in the Lake Linden Village Park
June through to September

lakelindenfarmersmarket.com
facebook.com/lakelindenmi
instagram.com/lakelindenfarmersmarket
lakelindenmarket@gmail.com

PWPL Presents: 1-ON-1 Tech Coaching for Seniors
2026-08-11 10:00 - 15:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesday, August (4,11,18,25), 2026 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Local History Research Room, Peter White Public Library.
Need help with the settings on your phone or iPad? Want to download travel apps before you leave town? Need help utilizing the library’s Memory Lab or navigating Libby? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want, with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and teach coach, Tuesday mornings from 10 AM – 3 PM during June, July and August 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 and have your questions prepared before each session. Bring your passwords and pins as needed.

Free Oral Health Assessments
2026-08-11 10:30 | Ojibwa Senior Citizens, 208 Main Avenue, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Free Oral Health Assessments

Who: Anyone 60 years and older
When: August 11th, 2026
Where: Ojibwa Senior Citizens @ 10:30 am
What: Each participant will have an oral health assessment, including an Oral Cancer Screening – FREE! No appointment necessary!
FREE: Each participant will also receive free oral health aids (toothbrush, toothpaste, denture supplies, dry mouth products, etc.)
Purpose of this project: The Senior Smile Survey is supported by the Delta Dental Foundation. By participating in this survey you will help Michigan learn more about the oral health needs of its Senior Citizens. All of your information will be kept confidential.

For more information, contact: Smiles On Wheels, 906-282-8741

Free Oral Health Assessments
2026-08-11 10:30 | Ojibwa Senior Citizens, 208 Main Avenue, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Free Oral Health Assessments

WHO: Anyone 60 years and older
WHEN: August 11, 2026
WHERE: Ojibwa Senior Citizens @ 10:30am
WHAT: Each participant will have an oral health assessment, including an Oral Cancer Screening – FREE! No appointment necessary!
FREE: Each participant will also receive free oral health aids (toothbrush, toothpaste, denture supplies, dry mouth products, etc.)
PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT: The Senior Smile Survey is supported by the Delta Dental Foundation. By participating in this survey you will help Michigan leran more about the oral health needs of its Senior Citizens. All of your information will be kept confidential.

Smiles on Wheels 906-282-8741

2026 Covington Township Summer Music Schedule
2026-08-11 19:00 | Covington Township Multi-Purpose Building, Covington, Michigan
2026 Covington Township Summer Music Schedule

Multi-Purpose Building on M28
Music Starts @ 7:00 pm

Aug 11 Rolling Thunder
Aug 18 Rolling Thunder
Aug 18 Belinda Maki
Aug 25 U.P. Gumbo

2026 Covington Township Summer Music Schedule
2026-08-11 19:00 | Covington Township Multi-Purpose Building, Covington, Michigan
2026 Covington Township Summer Music Schedule

Multi-Purpose Building on M28
Music Starts @ 7:00 pm

Aug 11 Rolling Thunder
Aug 18 Belinda Maki
Aug 25 U.P. Gumbo

Family Fun Day for Child Support Awareness Month
2026-08-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Ojibwa Senior Citizens, 208 Main Avenue, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Join us for a Family Fun Day for Child Support Awareness Month

August 12, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Ojibwa Seniors Center, Baraga.

Strong Families. Brighter Futures. Supporting Children today for better tomorrow! Because every child deserves support. Every Family deserves success.

Enjoy Carnival Fun for Everyone!
Win a Duck
Ring Toss
Face Painting
Make & Take Activities
Popcorn
Snow Cones
