Festival Of The Angry Bear Returns
2026-04-09 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-04-11 00:00 - 23:59 UTC | Ore Dock Brewing Co., 114 W Spring St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
MARQUETTE – The “big bear” of Upper Peninsula festivals returns for its twelfth year after taking a brief hiatus in 2025 due to the opening of The Trestle Building. Ore Dock Brewing Company’s Festival of the Angry Bear is a spirited and much anticipated street festival that has become an annual spring tradition in downtown Marquette. Since its founding in 2014, the festival has evolved into a weekend long celebration as thousands of enthusiastic (and often fur-clad) celebrators gather to “wake the bear” and shed their winter fur in downtown Marquette.
“After taking 2025 off so we could focus on our expansion and the opening of The Trestle, we are beyond excited to bring the bear out of hibernation,” says Curated Events Manager, Amanda Courchaine. “We could not do this without the support of our staff, neighbors, volunteers and all the folks who travel down the street or miles and miles to be a part of this.”
The 100-block of Spring St. will close Friday, April 10, and begin its transformation, emerging a mere 24-hours later with a city block’s worth of live music, food trucks, games, costumes, and a plethora of kegs. The festival plays host to the annual unveiling of Ore Dock’s barrel-aged and limited release offerings with over 30 taps of Lake Superior sourced craft beer, cocktail-inspired hard seltzers, a variety of non-alcoholic craft beverages and new this year draft cocktails. Thirsty bears gotta eat too, and festival goers will have no trouble finding tasty eats from a bounty of local food vendors.
New for 2026, 3 music stages will be featured. Headlining the festival stage will be the Pajamas to cap off an eclectic Midwest lineup including The 4onthefloor (Minneapolis, MN), Wrestle with Jimmy (Grand Rapids), and The Bootstrap Boys (Grand Rapids). Steve Leaf (Grand Rapids) and Marquette’s favorite surf rock band, Ramble Tamble, will be rocking the Community Space stage. The Trestle Biergarten will be vibing throughout the festival featuring Synergy with local DJ’s Mayple & Conway.
There will also be a multitude of events and collaborations leading up to the festival including:
the inaugural Angry Bear Pre-Pawty (4/3/26) where you can get everything needed to hit the fast-pass line on festival day.
Samara Floral Co.’s Flower Crown workshop (4/9/26),
Rise of the Baby Bear with the U.P. Children’s Museum (4/10/26),
and the third running of Queen City’s Run 4 Your Life 5k (4/11/26) with proceeds to support the Special Olympics of Michigan Area 36. Additional festival events include a costume contest and dance-off hosted by Marquette Fringe, a beer relay and growler holding competition with Queen City Running Co, and keg bowling with The Fire Station.
The festival is 21+ and festival goers will need to purchase a $10 official Angry Bear wristband to enter. Angry Bear will happen rain, snow, or shine. More information can be found at: OREDOCKBREWING.COM/ANGRYBEAR.

CONTACT
Amanda Courchaine
Ore Dock Brewing Co. 114 West Spring St. Marquette, MI
{DIRECT} 906.235.9689 | engage@oredockbrewing.com

Additional Contacts:
Baby Bear x U.P. Childrens Museum – Jess Hanley / jessicaupcm@gmail.com
Flower Crown Workshop x Samara Floral Co – Shailah Pelto / events@samaraflorals.com
Run 4 Your Life 5k x Queen City Running Co. – Paige Du Bois / paigedubois1020@gmail.com

PWPL Presents: Toddler Storytime
2026-04-09 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-13 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Mondays & Thursdays April (6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30), 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
For children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult, siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body, followed by sensory play activities.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry
2026-04-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Silver Creek Church, 219 Silver Creek Rd, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Taking place on Thursday, April 9. Food distribution will begin at 10:00am and continue while supplies last or until 11:30am. Food will be available for approximately 550 families. Due to changes with Feeding America West Michigan, proxy pickup will be limited. This will be a drive-thru event with directions given by parking lot attendants. Guests are asked to remain in their cars and have adequate space prepared in their trunk or back seat in advance to allow the distribution team to place food boxes directly in the vehicle. Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are located at 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey. Businesses or organizations that are interested in supporting these monthly mobile food pantries are encouraged to call 906.249.1715 for more information.

Fire Site Storytelling Series at NMU
2026-04-09 13:00 - 14:00 | CNAS Fire Site Pavilion, N 7th St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Thursdays: March 19; and April 2, 9, 16 and 19.
1-2 p.m
CNAS Fire Site Pavilion
The NMU Center for Native American Studies (CNAS) is hosting its Fire Site Storytelling Series on select Thursdays in March and April. These events are free and open to the public.
This series features Anishinaabe winter storytelling, oral traditions and community discussion, supported and facilitated by the CNAS director, faculty and staff.
Remaining Fire Site Storytelling events will take place from 1-2 p.m. on the following Thursdays: March 19; and April 2, 9, 16 and 19. They will be held at the CNAS Fire Site Pavillion located between Whitman Hall and The Science Building, along Norway Avenue. If weather temperatures are too cold for safety, Whitman Commons will be used as the alternative indoor location.
Stay updated about guest storytellers and culture bearers by following the Center for Native American Studies on social media: @cnas_nmu.

PSA - Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop
2026-04-09 13:30 - 15:00 | MI
Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week online workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, March 19 through April 23, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Eastern) via Zoom.
Research studies find high rates of depression and anxiety among caregivers and increased vulnerability to health problems. Caregivers frequently cite restriction of personal activities and social life as problems. In addition, caregivers often feel a lack of control over events and a sense of powerlessness which can have a significant negative impact on their physical and emotional health. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program will provide caregivers tools to help reduce stress and increase relaxation, make tough decisions, reduce guilt, anger and depression, communicate effectively, set goals and problem solve, and take better care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Caregivers will benefit from the workshop whether they are helping a parent, spouse, or friend living at home, in long-term care or across the country. The workshop focuses on self-care for the caregiver, not on specific diseases or hands-on caregiving.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is offered by Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) in partnership with Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. There is no charge for this workshop, but registration is required. Class size is limited. Registration ends when the class is full or on March 2.
To register, visit www.upcap.org (click on Events) or call 2-1-1 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for assistance.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: a drop-in craft event
2026-04-09 15:30 - 17:30 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Thursday, April 9
3:30-5:30 p.m.
The Negaunee Public Library will hold a drop-in craft event for kids ages 5 and up from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9. Children can stop by to create something fun to take home. Youngsters ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caring adult; older youth who are unaccompanied must be able to provide a caring adult’s phone number in case of emergency. This event is free. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

PWPL Presents: Pokémon Trading and Gaming
2026-04-09 16:00 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursdays, April (9, 23, 30), 2026.
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Youth Services Makerspace.
Youth of all ages who are interested in Pokémon card trading and gaming are invited to our new monthly Pokémon Trading & Gaming Sessions. Kids who attend will be able to trade & play the card game with other kids. Please note that staff do not know how to play the game, so it is not guaranteed that gaming will always happen. If your child has a friend they like to game with, come together! Kids will also be able to spend time with other Pokémon fans, chatting about Pokémon and looking through their cards. Important – Trading & gaming will be kid led. It is highly recommended that parents do not allow their children to bring cards that they do not want them to accidentally trade! See our events calendar for full event details regarding trading. Children under the age of 8 will need an adult to stay in the kids room during the event.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: poetry and short story night
2026-04-09 17:00 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Thursday, April 9
5 p.m.
The Negaunee Public Library is offering a poetry and short story night at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 9. This is a recurring event that meets on the second Thursday each month, but all are welcome to attend. Bring your own work or share a poem or story from your favorite writer or collection. This is a creative space to share the love of writing with others. This program is free and all are welcome to attend. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: interest meeting for a language club
2026-04-09 17:30 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Thursday, April 9
5:30 p.m.
The Negaunee Public Library will hold an interest meeting for a language club at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9. All are welcome to attend and help to shape a new language learning group. This meeting is free. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.
Negaunee Public Library will hold a graphic novel book club interest meeting at 3 p.m. Friday, April 10. Youth ages 10-18 are invited to attend and share ideas, decide meeting dates and times, and choose books for the group to read at this meeting. This meeting is free. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

PWPL Presents: Great Lakes Poetry Festival (GLPF) Marquette Poets Circle: Melissa Faliveno Reading
2026-04-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, April 9, 2026,
6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors. In partnership with NMU’s Visiting Writers program, Marquette Poets Circle hosts author Melissa Faliveno, former senior editor of Poets & Writers Magazine. Faliveno’s essay collection Tomboyland was named a best book of 2020 by NPR and Oprah Magazine, and their debut novel, Hemlock, was released in January 2026.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

NMU Presents "9 to 5" Musical
2026-04-09 19:30, 2026-04-10 19:30, 2026-04-11 13:00, 2026-04-11 19:30 | Forest Roberts Theatre, 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Forest Roberts Theatre
April 9-11 and 16-18.
7:30 p.m
April 11 (sensory-friendly) & 18
1 p.m.

Northern Michigan University Theatre & Dance will present “9 to 5,” a musical based on the 1980 film featuring an original score by country music singer Dolly Parton. Show dates are Thursday-Saturday, April 9-11 and 16-18.
The musical follows office workers Violet, Judy and Doralee, who reach their breaking point under their sexist and self-centered boss. Instead of backing down, they come up with a bold plan to turn the tables and take control of their workplace. What unfolds is a mix of comedy, imagination and determination as they work to create a more respectful and fair environment.
Filled with memorable songs and plenty of laughs, “9 to 5” highlights the strength of friendship and the importance of speaking up. The musical offers an uplifting story about standing together and challenging the status quo, all set to a lively score.
Please note that “9 to 5” is meant for mature audiences. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, April 9-11 and 16-18, with a 1 p.m. Theatre for All sensory-friendly matinee on April 11, and another regular 1 p.m. matinee on April 18.
Tickets are $25 for the general public; $22 for NMU employees, seniors, and military; $15 for youth; and $5 for NMU students. They can be purchased at nmu.universitytickets.com/.

Festival Of The Angry Bear Returns
2026-04-10 00:00 - 23:59 | Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, 123 W Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States

PWPL Presents: Preschool Storytime
2026-04-10 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays & Fridays April (7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28), 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Preschool age children. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Siblings welcome.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2026-04-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, April (10, 17, 24) 2026.
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library, Heritage Room.
In partnership with several area organizations, this hour-long event offers a safe space to pause, reflect, and build meaningful connections with others who are committed to cultivating kindness in our world. Each week, a different organization takes the lead, with experienced educators and leaders facilitating. This rotating format ensures diverse perspectives and practices while maintaining a shared commitment to the Charter for Compassion and the Circle of Trust principles.
For more information and to check on the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: GLPF Docu Cinema: Al Purdy Was Here: Portrait of a Great Canadian Poet
2026-04-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Friday, April 10, 2026.
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors. As part of the Great Lakes Poetry Festival, PWPL screens this portrait of a writer driven to become a great Canadian poet at a time when that title barely existed. Rated PG.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: LEGO Club.
2026-04-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, April (10, 17, 24), 2026.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Meet other LEGO enthusiasts and build LEGO projects with the library’s LEGO blocks. Family friendly, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Festival Of The Angry Bear Returns Saturday, April 11
2026-04-11 00:00 - 23:59 | Ore Dock Brewing Co., 114 W Spring St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
The “big bear” of Upper Peninsula festivals returns for its twelfth year after an extended hibernation due to the Ore Dock Brewing Company’s expansion kicking off in 2025. Ore Dock Brewing Company’s Festival of the Angry Bear is a spirited street festival that has become an annual spring tradition in downtown Marquette. Since its founding in 2014, the annual festival has grown into a weekend long celebration as thousands of enthusiastic (and often fur-clad) celebrators gather to “wake the bear” and shed their winter fur in downtown Marquette.

“We’re so excited to be waking the Bear this year,” says curated events manager, Amanda Courchaine. “With our expansion project in its final stages in Spring of 2025, we needed to focus on that. Now that things are underway in that realm, we feel ready and excited to execute the Festival of the Angry Bear and get this party going”

There is still a lot of planning to execute before any big announcements are made, but the team at the Ore Dock Brewing Company will be updating the masses as they can. So be sure to mark your calendars, make your travel plans and get ready to wake the bear on Saturday, April 11 2026!

PWPL Presents: Saturday Storytime
2026-04-11 11:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturdays, April (4, 11, 18), 2026.
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays geared towards babies through preschool with a loving adult. Older siblings and older children welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Repair Cafe
2026-04-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, April 11, 2026.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Huron Mountain Club Gallery.
Toss it? No way! The Repair Café is back thanks to a partnership with the Marquette Sustainability Coalition. Bring in broken household goods such as appliances, clothing, or bikes and skilled fixers will assist you in repairing them. This is a great way to save money, learn valuable repair skills, and reduce your environmental impact.
No admission charge.
For further information, please contact mqtsustainability@gmail.com or call 906-226-4311.

Festival of the Angry Bear﻿
2026-04-11 15:00 | MI
Festival of the Angry Bear

Saturday, April 11, 3 pm

Keweenaw's Got Talent
2026-04-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Hancock Community Hub Gym, 417 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI, 49930, United States
Keweenaw’s Got Talent
Saturday, April 11, 2026
5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Hancock Community Hub
Rachel Marie Blau Memorial Theater
417 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with concessions and pre-show activities. The event concludes with awards and a finale celebration.

About the Event
Keweenaw’s Got Talent is designed to spotlight the creativity already thriving in the region and build a new annual tradition rooted in community pride, encouragement, and fun. It is coordinated by the Hancock Community Hub Events Committee and community volunteers. Youth will kick off the event with the “Rising Stars Showcase,” and adults will showcase their talents on stage in a competition with audience voting and community judges.

Event tickets will be available for purchase online starting in February. More information will be released soon. Local businesses interested in partnering by sponsoring the event are encouraged to contact the Hancock Community Hub at: hancockcommunityhub@gmail.com.

“This talent show is about more than performances—it’s about bringing our community together, celebrating the creative arts, and giving people of all ages a chance to shine. We’re excited to see the incredible talent in the Keweenaw region showcased on stage at the Hancock Community Hub,” said Sarah Melin, Chair of the Hancock Community Hub Events Committee.

Marquette Symphony Orchestra
2026-04-11 19:30 | Kaufman Auditorium, 611 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Marquette Symphony Orchestra

Kaufman Auditorium

BEETHOVEN’S 5TH SYMPHONY
April 11, 2026, 7:30 PM

Revel in one of the greatest works ever composed: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 by Ludwig van Beethoven.

Public Forum "Working towards Sustainable Materials Management and a circular Economy in the Copper Country"
2026-04-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 604 Bridge Street, Houghton, MI, 49931, United States
The Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (KUUF) will host a free public forum online titled “Working towards Sustainable Materials Management and a Circular Economy in the Copper Country” on Sunday, April 12 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Jonathon Nagel, executive director of the Copper Country Recycling Initiative, will introduce the principles of sustainable materials management, helping participants understand how the products and resources we use every day are part of a much larger system. We will discuss efforts across the Copper County to support sustainable materials management and promote circular economies. A circular economy is an economic model that aims to eliminate waste and promote sustainability through reuse and resource efficiency.
Nagel previously worked in municipal planning for the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, where he focused on sustainable materials management, environmental policy and green building. He is a graduate of Colorado State University, where he majored in political science, with minors in development and business.
Forums are approximately one hour long. The public is invited to participate.
Join the forum via Zoom:
Working towards Sustainable Materials Management
and a Circular Economy in the Copper Country
The Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (KUUF) will host a free public forum online titled “Working towards Sustainable Materials Management and a Circular Economy in the Copper Country” on Sunday, April 12 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Jonathon Nagel, executive director of the Copper Country Recycling Initiative, will introduce the principles of sustainable materials management, helping participants understand how the products and resources we use every day are part of a much larger system. We will discuss efforts across the Copper County to support sustainable materials management and promote circular economies. A circular economy is an economic model that aims to eliminate waste and promote sustainability through reuse and resource efficiency.
Nagel previously worked in municipal planning for the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, where he focused on sustainable materials management, environmental policy and green building. He is a graduate of Colorado State University, where he majored in political science, with minors in development and business.
Forums are approximately one hour long. The public is invited to participate.

Alfred Erickson American Legion Post 186 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
2026-04-12 12:00 - 16:00 | American Legion Post #186, 1308 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Alfred Erickson American Legion Post 186
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Sunday, April 12 2026
@ the Post Home
1308 Quincy Street, Hancock
Serving from 12 noon – 4 pm
Donation $10
Curbside pickup only

We ask people to enter from birch street and exit onto Quincy st. Watch for our people directing traffic. Food will be delivered to your car. Tickets can be purchased from Legion members or at the event. The sauce is scratch made by our veteran members from a recipe we have been using for decades. Served with fresh French bread, coleslaw and a cookie. Please support our fund raiser that supports the post and its various veteran and community projects. These include veteran’s funeral services, Boys State, Girl and Boy Scouts, Legion baseball and other charitable community projects. For more information contact Public affairs officer Jim Peterson at 906-370-8144

Negaunee Public Library Presents: Storytime
2026-04-13 11:00 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Monday, April 13
11 a.m.
Storytime at 11 a.m. Monday, April 13, at the Negaunee Public Library will feature a special guest and focus on music and movement. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to attend this free event. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.
The Negaunee Public Library is hosting local poets Troy Graham and Soph at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 13. The public is invited to attend this free poetry reading. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.
