PWPL Presents: Dungeons & Dragons Jr: Jurassic Adventures
2026-07-28 16:00 - 17:30 UTC | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesday July (21, 28), 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Kids going into 4th and 5th grade are invited to register for one shot games and adventure their way through a Jurassic D&D adventure! Expect dinosaurs and jungles! Both experienced and new players welcome. Registration is required and limited. Registration opens June 8 with the Youth Services Department.
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
2026-07-28 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: Drop-in Meditation with Meditate Marquette
2026-07-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-31 12:00 - 13:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesdays, July (7, 14, 21, 28) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fridays, July (3, 10, 17, 24, 31) 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.

Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds Monthly Meeting
2026-07-28 18:30 | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Please announce the following recurring monthly event: for Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds.The meetings are held at the Portage Lake District Library at 6:30 pm., the last Tuesday of each month.
The dates are as follow:
July 28, 2026, 6:30 pm @PLDL
Thank you for your kind attention in announcing these meeting dates. Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds is dedicated to the well-being of individuals living in our communities. Please feel free to call me (Sue Kauppi) at 906-369-4858 with any questions or concerns.

PWPL Presents: Bluesday Tuesday Concert on the Steps
2026-07-28 18:30 - 19:30 | MQT FC: Marquette Food CoOp, 502 W Washington St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesday, July 28, 2026,
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: TBA. Weather Contingency: Community Room. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

2026 Covington Township Summer Music Schedule
2026-07-28 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

July 28 Lightning Ridge
Aug 4 Chad Borgen and the Collective
Aug 11 Rolling Thunder
Aug 18 Belinda Maki
Aug 25 U.P. Gumbo

PWPL Presents: All Booked Up: On Air
2026-07-29 09:00 - 10:00 | WLUC TV 6 Studios, 177 US-41 East, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
9 a.m.-10 a.m.
WLUC TV 6 Studios.
Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Join Upper Michigan Today’s John Redfield, along with PWPL staff, for an on-air, in person book discussion. This month’s book: Son of Nobody by: Yann Martel. No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Bubble, Bubble, Splash!
2026-07-29 14:00 - 16:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Wednesday July 29, 2026.
2:00 p.m.-4:00 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 – Wednesday 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 pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Game On!
2026-07-29 14:00 - 16:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Wednesdays, July 29, 2026.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Teen Zone.
Drop in board and video gaming in the Teen Zone. For students entering grades 6-12.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of this program, call (906) 226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info or visit pwpl.info.

The Marquette Regional History Center presents: Historic Marquette Bus Tours 2026
2026-07-29 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-04 13:00 - 14:30 | 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

PWPL Presents: Concert on the Steps
2026-07-29 18:30 - 19:30 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Wednesdays, July (8, 15, 22, 29), 2026, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps.
Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Dust off your lawn chairs and unpack your picnic blankets–Concert on the Steps is back! This summer, enjoy an all-star lineup of incredible performances right on the library historical steps. Concerts run 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Front Street Steps. Inclement weather location is the Community Room.
Visit pwpl.info for the updated weather location!

Wednesday, July 8: Finding Feathers (formerly Seth Brown Duo)
Wednesday, July 15: Bluegrass Throwdown
Wednesday, July 22: Ramble Tamble
Wednesday, July 29: Copy That

CAMP 911 for SENIORS
2026-07-30 09:00 - 15:00 | Baraga Township Hall, 13919 State Hwy M-38, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
CAMP 911 FOR SENIORS
Pre-Register by July 20th to ensure you receive a complimentary shirt.

Do you know…how to use a fire extinguisher? Ever wonder what the inside of an ambulance is like? Learn to prepare for a variety of emergency situations.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Baraga Township Building, 13919 State Highway, M-38, Baraga
Registration 8:30 am
NO FEE TO ATTEND
Pre-Registration & Transportation call 906-524-6711

PWPL Presents: Gather2Grow: Feeding America West Michigan
2026-07-30 11:30 - 13:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesdays & Thursdays July (2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30), 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.

Summer Reading Events Continue at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library
2026-07-30 17:30 | Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI, 49849, United States
The Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library’s (ICPL) Summer Reading Program is in full swing! We have been busy offering events for all ages and even hit record-breaking attendance at our programs in June! 2,203 people attended programs in June, nearly surpassing our ENTIRE program attendance for last summer in a single month. Thank you to our community for showing up and supporting our library in such a big way! We love offering so many events for you to enjoy, and we have SO many more planned throughout July and August. All events are free and open to the public.
Events for adults this year have been focusing on local/Michigan history. The next event in this series is on Wednesday, July 15th at 5:30pm, and will feature Michelle Briggs, Chief Park Ranger who will present an Illustrated History of the Soo Locks alongside information about the Lock that is currently being built! Michelle Briggs will be back on Thursday, July 16th at 2pm to invite children to pretend they are aboard a freighter traveling from Marquette hauling iron ore. Throughout the course of the presentation children will learn about various jobs on board their “ship”, the importance of cargo, and how the US Army Corps of Engineers and Coast Guard work together to keep it all moving. Ages 8+.
On Tuesday, July 21st at 11am, families are invited to join us for an interactive puppet show with Alex Thomas and Friends. This show brings the prehistoric world roaring to life as adorable baby dinosaur puppets crack out of their eggs during the live performance.
On Wednesday, July 22nd at 5:30pm, author Sara Maurer will be here at the library for a presentation and book signing, featuring her debut novel, A Good Animal.
On Friday, July 24th at 1pm, join us for a performance from the Bright Star Theatre: Dino Academy where realistic dinosaur puppets will take the audience on an interactive wildlife encounter hosted by the esteemed Dr. Sarah Tops.
On Thursday, July 30th at 5:30pm, Kim Nowack, Bridge Director for the Mackinac Bridge Authority will present on the history of transportation in the Straits area and the building of the Mackinac Bridge.
These are just some of the events happening throughout the rest of the summer, so please visit the library or check out ishpeminglibrary.info for more information about all the events being offered. We also want to encourage kids and adults to keep reading this summer! Reading logs and book reviews are due by Saturday, August 8th to be entered for prizes! Thank you to our community for making our Summer Reading Program so successful!

2026 L'Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule
2026-07-30 19:00 | L’Anse Waterfront, L'Anse, Michigan
2026 L’Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule

Thursday Nights at 7:00 pm
July 30 The Knockabouts – Music from the Celtic World
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

Breakfast and Business
2026-07-31 07:30 - 09:30 | Holiday Inn of Marquette, 1951 Us 41 West, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Breakfast and Business:
Marquette County Media Landscape
Holiday Inn of Marquette
1951 U.S. 41 West, Marquette, MI
Friday, July 31 | 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Register Today!
Join the Lake Superior Community Partnership for our next Breakfast & Business as we explore the evolving media landscape in Marquette County. Hear from leaders in local television and radio as they discuss the changing industry, the importance of local journalism, building community trust, and what the future of news and storytelling could look like in our region.

Whether you’re a business owner, community leader, or simply interested in the future of local information and communication, this conversation will provide valuable perspectives on an industry that helps shape our communities every day.

Panelists include:
Rick Rhoades, WLUC TV6
Walt Lindala, Media Brew
Tammy Wixstrom Johnson, WNMU
Paul Cromell, MyUPNow

Schedule:
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. | Registration, Networking, and Breakfast
Start the day by connecting with peers over coffee and a light breakfast while checking in and settling into the event.
8:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Panel Discussion and Questions

Admission is $25 for LSCP Partners and $35 for Non-Partners.

Breakfast and Business: Marquette County Media Landscape
2026-07-31 07:30 - 09:30 | Holiday Inn of Marquette, 1951 Us 41 West, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States

PWPL Presents: Unearth a Story: Book Fair #3
2026-07-31 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-01 10:00 - 16:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Friday July 31 (10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)
Saturday August 1 (10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Youth registered for Summer Reading, and who have been tracking their reading, stop by anytime during Book Fair hours to choose your next free book of the summer! If you haven’t registered for summer reading yet, stop by the Youth Services desk and get your kids signed up! Remember your reading log. If you miss the final book fair, come in anytime before school starts with your reading log and children can pick any book(s) from missed book fairs. 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.

Blueberry Fest
2026-07-31 10:00 - 19:00 | MI
July 31, 10 am – 7 pm
Come enjoy sidewalk sales, live music, and tons of blueberry-themed food and drink at the 26th annual downtown Marquette Blueberry Festival on Friday, July 31.
Streets will be closed from 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM to allow event setup and tear down. There will be no overnight parking either, so please plan ahead for deliveries and staff parking.

Annual Gem And Mineral Show
2026-08-01 00:00 - 23:59 | MI
597 Lakeshore Dr, Ishpeming, MI 49849

Phone: (906) 204-2623

Dates: August 1, 2026
The annual Upper Peninsula Gem and Mineral Show brings together rock and mineral enthusiasts from all over the Great Lakes region to enjoy vendors showing off rock and mineral samples, fossils, gemstones, rock jewelry and other rock and mineral crafts for a weekend that really, “Rocks”!

The weekend offers rockhounding field trips to mines and quarries in the area. Dates and details are still being unearthed.

Saturday is a full day of auctions, raffles, door prizes, exploring the gems, minerals, jewelry, and fossils. The Elks Lodge has a full cash bar to keep you hydrated throughout the show.

At 7:00 PM the Ishpeming Rock & Mineral Club welcomes the general public to the Elk’s Lodge for keynote speakers, presentations, and evening social with fellow rockhounds.

Saturday Morning Farmers Market
2026-08-01 09:00 - 13:00 | MI
Saturday Morning Farmers Market

Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm

PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette Presents: A Year of Mindful Living
2026-08-01 10:00 - 11:30 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Saturday, August 1, 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room.
Join mindfulness, meditation, and yoga teachers as we discuss various topics related to mindful living. Each month, teachers will present a topic that addresses the different dimensions where we can practice mindfulness and presence. The intent is for us to cultivate mindfulness, care, and well-being individually and in our love, business, and social relationships. These are drop-in sessions, although committing to a full year is a way to build a consistent mindfulness practice.
For more information and to check on the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

Lake Linden Farmers Market
2026-08-01 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: Craft Magic Series: Felt Magic with Jody Trost
2026-08-03 18:30 - 20:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Monday, August 3, 2026, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.
Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Join fiber artist Jody Trost for a Beginner Needle Felting Workshop. Learn basic needle felting and leave with your very own handmade felted ladybug. Felting starter kits and wool provided. Please bring a small pair of scissors. Space is limited to 15 participants, so register early.
No admission charge.
Register at pwpl.info. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: 1-ON-1 Tech Coaching for Seniors
2026-08-04 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.

PWPL Presents: Gather2Grow: Feeding America West Michigan
2026-08-04 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.

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.
