Keep It In The UP!

PWPL Presents: Craft Magic Series: Felt Magic with Jody Trost
2026-08-03 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | 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.

Suicide Prevention Training for Gwinn Area Schools Athletic Coaches
2026-08-03 18:30 - 20:00 | The Up North Lodge, 215 S Co Rd 557, Gwinn, 49841
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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, 2026-08-06 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.

SHF Grant Application, Made Easier: Free Webinar
2026-08-04 12:00 - 12:45 | MI

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 | 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 | 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 | 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.

Wednesday Night Market
2026-08-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St., Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th 5 pm – 8 pm
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!

Also Saturday Farmers Market
August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th : 9 am – 1 pm
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 the local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!

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

Wild Ones Keweenaw Plant Sale
2026-08-06 00:00 - 2026-09-15 23:59 | MI
It’s time to plant!
With summer in full swing, the woods and meadows are alive with flowers. You can bring that natural beauty home by adding native plants to your yard.
The Wild Ones Keweenaw Chapter is holding its late summer plant sale online at keweenaw.wildones.org. More than two dozen species are available, including scarlet bee balm, purple coneflower, and Jack in the pulpit, plus two different mini-gardens for monarch butterflies. After ordering, plants can be picked up in Houghton. The birds and pollinators will thank you for it.
The sale is ongoing through the summer; order early for best selection. Most plants are $3.50 or two for $6. For more information, visit keweenaw.wildones.org or email wildoneskeweenaw@gmail.com.

Marquette City Commission Special Budget Meeting
2026-08-06 09:00 | Marquette’s City Commission Chambers, 300 W. Baraga St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
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Small Business Debt
2026-08-06 12:00 - 13:00 | West End Economic Hub, 910 US Highway 41 W, Ishpeming, MI, 49849, United States
Don’t forget to register for our next HUB event, coming up on Thursday, August 6!

Hear from Daniel Yoder, Regional Director of the Michigan Small Business Development Center about how business debt can be the next strategic decision you make to grow your business.

Business debt is something that many small business owners fear, but it doesn’t have to be! With properly structured and managed business debt, you can unlock opportunities to grow your business faster, generate greater cash flow, and increase your return on equity.

Daniel brings extensive experience in supporting small businesses along with commercial lending and banking, and he has great insights to share. This is also a great event to meet fellow small business owners in our area!

Event details:
📅 Thursday, August 6
⏰ 12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
📍 West End Economic Hub | 910 US-41, Ishpeming, MI 49849
💲 FREE to attend
💻 Attend in person or virtually

Curious to learn more about this event and what resources you’ll hear about? Head to our website to learn more about this event.

Join us on August 6 in person or virtually! Register in advance using the link below.

Register Here

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

Century 21 Affiliated Summer Concert
2026-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Kestner Waterfront Park-City of Houghton, 1100 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, Michigan, 49931
Century 21 Affiliated Summer Concert Series Returns to Ray Kestner Park This August

The City of Houghton is pleased to share the 2026 Century 21 Affiliated Summer Concert Series at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park. This August tradition brings free, outdoor, family‑friendly music to the lakeshore every Thursday evening. It continues a long community favorite that celebrates local talent and the easy summer rhythm of gathering by the water.

2026 Concert Lineup
All performances take place at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park, 1100 W Lakeshore Drive, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.

Thursday, August 6
Rewind A high‑energy mix of classic hits and modern favorites to start the season with a bright, familiar sound.
Thursday, August 13
Tom Katalin and Highway 41 Rock, Americana, and Upper Peninsula storytelling from a regional favorite known for connecting with the crowd.
Thursday, August 20
Outlaw’D Country rock with a bold, crowd‑pleasing style that fits perfectly into a summer night at the park.
Thursday, August 27
Uncle Pete’s Red Hot Revue Blues, swing, and classic revue‑style entertainment to close out the month with a lively finish.

About the Series
The Century 21 Affiliated Summer Concert Series has been part of Houghton’s waterfront programming for many years. The concerts are free and open to all ages, offering a relaxed setting for residents and visitors to enjoy live music, spend time outdoors, and take in the views along the canal. The series supports a welcoming, community‑centered atmosphere that reflects the spirit of summer in Houghton.

Century 21 Affiliated Summer Concert Series
2026-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Kestner Waterfront Park-City of Houghton, 1100 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, Michigan, 49931
Century 21 Affiliated Summer Concert Series Returns to Ray Kestner Park This August

The City of Houghton is pleased to share the 2026 Century 21 Affiliated Summer Concert Series at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park. This August tradition brings free, outdoor, family‑friendly music to the lakeshore every Thursday evening. It continues a long community favorite that celebrates local talent and the easy summer rhythm of gathering by the water.

2026 Concert Lineup
All performances take place at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park, 1100 W Lakeshore Drive, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.

Thursday, August 27
Uncle Pete’s Red Hot Revue Blues, swing, and classic revue‑style entertainment to close out the month with a lively finish.

About the Series
The Century 21 Affiliated Summer Concert Series has been part of Houghton’s waterfront programming for many years. The concerts are free and open to all ages, offering a relaxed setting for residents and visitors to enjoy live music, spend time outdoors, and take in the views along the canal. The series supports a welcoming, community‑centered atmosphere that reflects the spirit of summer in Houghton.

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.

65th Annual Eagle harbor Art Fair
2026-08-08 00:00 - 2026-08-09 23:59 | St. Peter’s By the Sea Church, Eagle Harbor, Michigan
One of the Upper Peninsula’s longest-running and most beloved summer traditions returns this weekend as the 65th Annual Eagle Harbor Art Fair welcomes visitors to the shores of Lake Superior on Saturday, Aug. 8, and Sunday, Aug. 9.

Hosted on the picturesque grounds of St. Peter’s By the Sea Church, the juried fair brings together approximately 70 artists representing 74 booths from across the Midwest and beyond. Everypiece offered for sale is original and handcrafted, making the Eagle Harbor Art Fair a true celebration of fine art and craftsmanship.

Unlike many larger festivals, the Eagle Harbor Art Fair is entirely juried, ensuring visitors encounter exceptional quality across every medium. From fine jewelry, pottery and ceramics to paintings, photography, stained glass, woodcarving, textiles and mixed media, attendees have the opportunity to meet the artists behind the work, learn about their creative process and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces directly from the makers.

“The Eagle Harbor Art Fair has become one of those signature Keweenaw traditions that people plan their summers around,” said Visit Keweenaw Executive Director Brad Barnett. “It’s an incredible combination of nationally recognized artists, local talent and one of the most beautiful settings you’ll find anywhere in Michigan. Whether you’re a serious art collector or simply looking for a memorable day trip, this is an event that captures the creative spirit of the Keweenaw.”
In addition to the outdoor artist booths, visitors can browse artwork created by members of the Copper Country Associated Artists inside the church, including work by this year’s featured artist, Jerome Patryjak, whose mixed-media creations explore pattern, texture and sculptural form.

The Eagle Harbor Art Fair has been organized by the Copper Country Associated Artists for more than six decades and continues to be one of the premier fine art events in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Its intimate setting overlooking Lake Superior, combined with a carefully curated collection of artists, creates an experience unlike any other in the region.

The 65th Annual Eagle Harbor Art Fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at St. Peter’s By the Sea Church in Eagle Harbor.

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.
