Loonapalooza Lectures 2025 Celebrating 90 Wild Years of Seney Refuge Friday, August 22, at the Erickson Center for the Arts in Curtis, Michigan. Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Pine Performance Center, W9224 Saw-Wa-Quato St., Curtis, Michigan. Admission: Free and open to the public   2:10 – 2:50 PM Dr. Russell M. Magnaghi, Professor Emeritus, Northern Michigan University will present Seney Before the Wildlife Refuge, tracing the area’s story from Indigenous history through its wild railroad era.   2:55 – 3:35 PM James Myster, retired USFWS archaeologist, will speak on The Long and Fascinating History of the Seney National

Seney National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and the Friends of Seney National Wildlife Refuge invite you to participate in a series of Community Read events featuring the transformative book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants ! This enlightening work by Robin Wall Kimmerer weaves together narratives that seek to heal our bond with the natural world. As we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Refuge, this initiative seeks to deepen our commitment to protecting lands, waters, and wildlife.   Part 2 – August 22, 2025 3:50 PM Erickson Center for the Arts Robin Wall Kimmerer recording

Join the Marquette Area Blues Society for a two-day blues music festival in Big Bay! Experience the soulful sounds, enjoy tasty food & drinks, and immerse yourself within the culture of Big Bay. Music Festival Line-Up: Friday 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. Saturday 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Jupiter Vinyl 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Reverend Robert & Bones  5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Flat Broke Blues Band 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Nick and the Snake Charmers 8:00 PM Marquette Area Blues Society Recognitions & Awards 8:30 PM

Celebrate the end of summer at HarborFest 2025, happening August 21–23 at Mattson Lower Harbor Park! Enjoy three days of live music, tasty eats, cold drinks, kids’ inflatables, and exciting basket raffles—all with beautiful lakefront views. Hosted by the Marquette West Rotary, this long-running community event supports local causes. Best of all, admission is free! Beechgrove & Blacksmith 4:00PM – 5:15PM Family-Friendly Eclectic Acoustic Music to Tickle Your Fancy Diversion 6:15PM – 8:00PM This U.P. -Based Classic Rock Band features an Epic Keytar and 70s-90s hit covers BARENAKED 90’s 9:00PM – 11:00PM 90’s Tribute Band – Headliner

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 local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!

Join the Marquette Area Blues Society for a two-day blues music festival in Big Bay! Experience the soulful sounds, enjoy tasty food & drinks, and immerse yourself within the culture of Big Bay. Music Festival Line-Up: Friday 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. Saturday 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Jupiter Vinyl 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Reverend Robert & Bones  5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Flat Broke Blues Band 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Nick and the Snake Charmers 8:00 PM Marquette Area Blues Society Recognitions & Awards 8:30 PM

Celebrate the end of summer at HarborFest 2025, happening August 21–23 at Mattson Lower Harbor Park! Enjoy three days of live music, tasty eats, cold drinks, kids’ inflatables, and exciting basket raffles—all with beautiful lakefront views. Hosted by the Marquette West Rotary, this long-running community event supports local causes. Best of all, admission is free! Ramble Tamble 2:30PM – 3:45PM Epic MQT-Based Surf Rockers Luke Ogea 4:15PM – 5:45PM Local Singer/songwriter & Country Music Artist Tom Katalin & Highway 41 6:30PM – 8:00PM A regional favorite country music band! USED CARS 9:00PM – 11:00PM The Cars Tribute Band – Headliner

https://emberlight.org/event/five-bs/ Experience the final cadences of Emberlight’s 5th anniversary season with an evening devoted to five of the most legendary composers in history. This concert will span 300 years of music, from Bach’s counterpoint, to Broadway shows, and Brahms’ Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34. This is sure to be an unforgettable evening.   Tickets start at $20 for adults, Free for students 20 and under.